Bryan roasts Tammany in Commoner editorial
In the Lincoln Commoner Bryan prints a long signed statement charging insincerity and unfair dealing by New York’s Tammany organization. He claims Tammany either laid down during the recent campaign or was powerless to aid democracy as investigations showed little service to the election.
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Lincoln
the Commoner
William Jennings Bryan
New York
Tammany Organization
Tammany
Kaiser Interview Sparks Bitter Attack on England in London
A leaked digest of Emperor William II's interview, prepared for Century magazine, shows a vehement anti English stance and hints at a defensive alliance between Germany and the United States against England. London papers debate whether the remarks reflect the Kaiser personally or German sentiment.
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London
Germany
United States
William
England
Kaiser
Great Britain
China
America
Greater London
T le Bounds
Pinchot Said To Be Promised Secretary Of Agriculture
Washington dispatch reports that Gifford Pinchot former forestry chief has been definitively promised the appointment as secretary of agriculture.
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Washington
Gifford Pinchot
Bureau of Forestry
Agriculture
New York Campaign Spent About 1.5 Million
The Republican State Campaign Committee announced that roughly 1.5 million dollars was spent in New York state for the campaign, one of the most costly in history. A donor list with names will be filed in Albany next Monday.
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United Press Service
New York
Republican State Campaign Committee
New York State
Albany
Rockefeller Evasion Defeats Kellogg in Oil Case Cross‑Examination
New York Nov 20 Frank Kellogg special prosecutor grilled John D Rockefeller for hours in the Standard Oil case cross examination. Rockefeller avoided giving a direct answer to whether 589 million dollars equals trust profits since organization. Archbold is to be subpoened for testimony today.
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New York
Frank Kelolgg
Standard Oil
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Kellogg
Archbold
Stolen funds returned inBevington defalcation case
Federal authorities recover most of the money misappropriated by George Gibson deputy field marshal at Hot Springs. About 2,000 in gold dust and jewelry were converted to cash and sent to Nova Scotia and Los Angeles. Returned sums total 2,048 with further cash found on Gibson and another 300 intended for counsel.
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George Gibson
Hot Springs
Fairbanks
Gibson
Bevington
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Los Angeles
James Gibson
John A. Rutland
James Farquhar
West Hamps
Marshal’s
Haas Inquest Establishes Guard Involvement in Pistol Story
Detective Burns shows Haas killed himself with a pistol received in jail after arrest. Prison search found no concealed weapon in his shoe. Burns files charges against Haas guards, citing a prison conspiracy and hostility with graft prosecutors to blame police.
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San Francisco
Burns
Hass
Haas
Chicago Forger Goes To Prison After Confessions
Peter van Vlissingen, an aged Chicago millionaire, admitted to a long career of forgeries spanning 18 years. He reported details of his crimes and was sent to Joliet prison to begin a 14 year sentence after his emotional reaction upon entering his cell.
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Chicago
Peter van Vlissingen
Joliet
Dan Vlissingen
Notable figure suffers nervous breakdown fears
The individual wept bitterly and soon entered a dangerous state of nervous prostration. Authorities fear he may lose his mind.
Kaufman Barry Set for December 3 Showdown
Los Angeles reports Al Kaufman and Jim Barry are signed for a 15 round clash at the Jeffries club on Thursday December 3. Fans expect a decisive finish in this anticipated heavyweight bout.
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Los Angeles
al Kaufman
Jim Barry
Jeffries Club
Ruef Bond In Question Amid Court Examination
San Francisco November 20 William Dingee one of Ruefs bondsmen on the 1 6 million bond was ordered to appear Saturday for an examination into bond sufficiency. Rumors say Dingee may be insolvent due to failed financial transactions and not good for the amount.
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William Dingee
San Francisco
Ruef
Dingee
American fleet to sail from Manila December first
The American fleet will depart Manila on December 1 for the next leg of its round the world voyage from the chief port of the Philippines to Colombo in Ceylon.
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Manila
Colombo
Ceylon
Mayor Johnson Gives Up Beautiful Home And Car
Mayor Tom Johnson abandons his luxury residence and sells his automobile as he claims the Cleveland company’s schemes ruined him financially. He moves to a modest home amid alleged corporate vengeance and poverty.
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Cleveland Company
Gas Main Explosion In Brooklyn Kills And Maims
A Brooklyn gas main blast kills several and maims many others, causing widespread fear and emergency response. Police and firefighters cordon off the area as crews assess the damage and pull survivors from the debris.
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Brooklyn
Long smoldering fire breaks out at Never Sweat mine
A long smoldering mine fire on the 700 level of the Never Sweat mine in Butte has breached a bulkhead and driven 2,000 miners from the workings. Sulphur-rich ore and underground smelting complicate control, with heat and toxic fumes hindering operations.
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Butte
Met
Ester Couple Married at Valdez
Jack Bigelow and Marie Bradberry were quietly married in Valdez last Wednesday after arriving from the interior. A few friends en route to Seattle attended. They depart for Seattle for a several month honeymoon and plan to return to Fairbanks by spring. Both are well known locally with Bigelow at Berry & Bigelow and Bradberry running the claim's boarding house for about two years.
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Valdez
Jack Bigelow
Marie Bradberry
Fairbanks
Interior
Seattle
Trail
Bigelow
Berry & Bigelow
Rich 8
Ester
Return of Ester Will Signal Big Creek Demonstration
The text notes that Ester’s return next spring is expected to trigger a sizable demonstration on the creek, highlighting anticipated public action linked to her appearance and the regional issue surrounding the creek.
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Ester
Gallagher Named for Place at Fort Gibbon
Valdez Nov 26 Phil Gallagher formerly in the United States commissioner s office at Fairbanks has been appointed to succeed Commissioner Bathurst at Fort Gibbon. The appointment takes effect January 1. Bathurst’s retirement has been long anticipated since last summer due to unpopularity over officials acts.
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Bathurst
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