Calhoun Trial to Belin Ian Four Prosecution Prep
Prosecution prepares to present case in the Calhoun trial related to the Streat Railway Company. Key figures include company president and other named parties as part of the legal proceedings.
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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1908
Page
1
Bribery Trial of Patrick Calhoun Delayed to January
In San Francisco on December 15, the bribery trial of Patrick Calhoun, president of United Railways, was postponed to January 4 due to holidays and trial prep delays. Prosecutor Heney calls it the key graft battle as top lawyers are retained by firms, complicating the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Patrick Calhoun
Calhoun
United Railways
Heney
Hains Case Opens On Murder Trial In Bayside
T Jenkins Hains brother of publisher Will iam E Annis slayer faces first degree murder charges. Prosecutors say both brothers armed themselves and forced bystanders away at Bayside Long Island where the crime occurred. Hains contends the meeting was a surprise and he carried a pistol as a habit for 14 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flushing
L. A
T. Jenkins Hains
William E. Annis
Annis
Ne Nee
New Warships Are Best Yet
Rear Admiral Bob Evans retired asserts the eight new monster battleships now under construction will form the world’s most powerful squadron. He calls the new American dreadnaughts the most effective type yet and capable of matching any foreign warships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bob Evans
United States
America
Ptomaines in Decayed Beef Suspected in Prometheus Lunch
San Francisco reports that investigations into the illness from the Prometheus luncheon found ptomaines in beef served at the event. Tests on samples fed to guinea pigs supported the conclusion, with a waiter among those fatally poisoned.
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San Francisco
Prometheus
Pacific Fleet Arrives Early at Panama for Stay
The Pacific fleet reached Panama ahead of schedule and was greeted with a large welcome. Plans are arranged to entertain the officers and men during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Friendly welcome for Venezuela’s Castro in Berlin visit
President Castro of Venezuela arrived in Berlin amid a large friendly reception. He was escorted to reserved lodgings and met Emperor to discuss matters in a cordial conference. He remained calm despite reports of seizures of Venezuelan navy ships and Dutch tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Castro
Venezuela
Netherlands
Papke Set To Meet Kelly In Los Angeles Card
Billy Papke faces Hugo Kelly tonight in a pugilistic carnival headlining a card of near-champions in Los Angeles. Papke is seen as the likely winner with little betting activity surrounding the bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Billy Papke
Hugo Kelly
Papke
Remains of Chief Biggy Found in San Francisco Bay
The late Chief Biggy was found in San Francisco Bay after 16 days in the water. Identification came from clothing at the morgue. The discovery unsettles the Ruef case narrative, as rumors of the chief faking his death or fleeing had circulated amid inquiries from distant cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Bigey
San Francisco Bay
Biggy
Ruef
Trust organizer Cale aids Alaska venture against Smelter trust
John Ryan, aided by Thomas Cale, Alaska congress delegate, is in New York organizing a large Alaskan trust to compete with the American Smelter trust. New York capitalists show interest and Ryan hopes to float the company big. Cale reportedly receives an interest for using his name and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Ryan
Thomas Cale
Congress
Alaska
Ryan
Cale
Great Rewards for Highwaymen in Spokane Train Hold Up
Rewards for capture dead or alive of the three masked highwaymen who held up a Great Northern train in Spokane last week have risen to 18000 dollars. Pursuers have closed in several times but the bandits have evaded capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Great Northern
Dutch Gunboat Mayo Seized Off Venezuela
Advices from Venezuela report a second capture by the Netherlands fleet. The gunboat Mayo was seized by the Jacob van Heemskerck from Curacao and is being taken to a Dutch port. The Mayo offered no resistance and surrendered without battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Venezuela
Mayo
Jacob van Heemskerck
Curacao
Netherlands
Boundary delimitation funds sought for Alaska Canada line
Congress requested an additional 100000 dollars to cover costs of marking the boundary between Alaska and the Dominion of Canada. The action was announced from Washington on December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Alaska
Dominion of Canada
Alaska Roads Subject Ot Report
A special report to Congress details railroad projects in Alaska including proposed routes surveys and construction with information on 146 individuals operating or intending to operate railways in the territory. The study is the most comprehensive treatment yet published and reflects careful investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alaska
Congress
Trunk Riflers Make Big Haul
Mrs. A M McKillopp of Vancouver British Columbia arrived in San Francisco and reported to police that a diamond necklace valued at 15000 dollars was stolen from her trunk. She is the wife of a wealthy liquor dealer in British Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
A. M. McKillopp
Vancouver
B. C
Congress Takes Xmas Vacation
United Press story from Washington reports Congress adjourned until January 4 to allow members to spend the holidays at home. Press notes a busy week ahead and many members leaving on today’s trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Alaska Banking and Safe Deposit Company's New President
Seattle December 15 H A Taylor formerly assistant secretary of the U S treasury has been elected president of the Alaska Banking and Safe Deposit company of Nome Taylor succeeds Dr Caleb Whitehead who died at Nome last fall from injuries after a railway wreck
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
H. A. Taylor
United States Treasury
Alaska Banking and Safe Deposit Company
Nome
Taylor
Caleb Whitehead
Like Rich Folks Quote Sparks Odd Habit
A Washington Herald snippet quotes a passerby and friend discussing frugality. The man notes Marshall Field, Jay Gould, and Potter Palmer carried little money, while the friend quips that after his death you can truthfully say the same about him.
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Marshall Field
Jay Gould
Potter Palmer
Washington Herald
Roosevelt Urges U.S. Libel Suit Against World Publisher
President Roosevelt asks Congress to sue the New York World and publisher Joseph Pulitzer for libel, asserting every charge against the government and people is false and that Pulitzer knew it. The move follows sensational World charges over Panama canal equipment purchases.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
New York World
Joseph Pulitzer
United States
Pulitzer
Panama Canal
King Edward III In Grave Health Warning In London
London dispatch reports King Edward III in very ill condition after weeks of failing health. Doctors ordered strict rest and renewed caution as officials monitor his recovery prospects amid continued concern from the royal household.
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London
Edward
Allen
Kick That Never Reaches Its Target
A terse aphorism notes that many men deserve retribution, yet the blow never lands. The saying reflects a frontier pessimism about vengeance and justice.
Dorando Races Indian Tonight at Madison Square Garden
Dorando and Tom Longboat, famed Canadian distance runner, meet in a marathon at Madison Square tonight. Dorando is favored but Longboat has a real chance, after serious training by both, with odds leaning toward Dorando.
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New York
Dorando
Tom Longboat
Madison Square
Theatrical Quip Sparks Exchange on Runs and Walks
A tragedian notes a short run is bad in theater while a critic counterpoints that a long walk is worse, sparking a witty exchange about performance and endurance.
One Good Turn Deserves Another in a Houston Chronicle Brief
A lighthearted note cites a persistent suitor who visits a woman's home each evening, only to be turned away by her. The exchange emphasizes witty persistence in a social vignette from the Houston Post.
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Houston Post
Government Wins Suit to Dissolve Tobacco Trust
In New York on December 15 the government won its long running case against the American Tobacco Company, declaring it an illegal corporation. The final decree ordering dissolution of the trust will be entered immediately and the company plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tobacco Trust
American Tobacco Company
Supreme Court
Chief Biggy Death Suspected Suicide by Drowning
San Francisco December 15 reports state detectives confirm chief Biggy likely chose suicide after his body was recovered. Morgue exam shows hands clasped behind the back with no sign of a struggle, suggesting voluntary immersion.
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San Francisco
Biggy
Trial Calender of Night Riders Shocks Union City
Union City, Tenn. night riders face murder charges in a major trial. One hundred thirty four defendants are held to answer for crimes linked to raids over the past year. The town is crowded with sympathizers and a heavy deputy presence raises fears of trouble during prosecution.
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Union City
Tenn
Tennessee
Japan to Exclude Coolies From United States
Washington reports from official channels say Japan will handle the exclusion of coolies and no action by the American government is needed to inform Japanese of entry restrictions. The accord allows Japanese business professionals students officials and tourists to visit the United States freely.
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Washington
Senate
Japan
United States
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United Press Service
Aepede
HAINS
Riendly
Castro al Ali
Kelly
Thunderbolt
Biugy
Whe Bay
Ington
United Fresh Service
United Press
DR. Whitehead
Secretary of Treasury
U.S
King Edward
BREA
Tered
Limited Press Service
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