Worden Confession Links Railwreck Plot and Knox
Warden D Worden admits a 1908 Sacramento rail wreck plot involvement, naming Harry Knox and others, claiming coercion and seeking commutation. He details roles, routes to Davisville, and a gang that planned to remove rails near the Yolo bridge to wreck a troop train. He asserts innocence of murder despite pressure from allies and the state’s officials.
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Bax Trisusco
etrihera
Yolo bridge
Anil
Folcom
Budd
Worden
Harry Knot
grievanus
Sacramento lodge
American Railway Union
Mullin
Compton
Knox
Sacramento
Southern Pacific
Davisville
Tom Kelly
Jamey Daan
Hatch
Appleman
Wheeler
Barratt
alent Appleman
Mechanics Elect Officers at Lasabexa Meeting
The State overof Umed American Mechanics w14 held here to discuss annual reports and elect officers. JoS Van Buskirk as chair, Li Ganfield as state secretary, Tease Smith as state treasurer, J. H. Liewan as inductor, George N. Lockwood as ide protector, John A West as out aide protector, GC MioLatrbank as representative in Los Angeles, with terms three years. The Burned Tunnel Repair in Los Angeles area cleared. Santa Fe railroad reports tunnel near Willame, Arzons, ready for trains tomorrow.
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Lasabexa
sprial
Stata counalor
JoS Van Buskirk
Loa
Lngeleesta
Filo Gunnelor
Li Ganfield
Pasadena
Tease Smith
Los Angeles
treaeuver
oH Waleon
J. H. Liewan
San Pedro
Bate
George N. Lockwood
stata
ide
John A West
MioLatrbank
Log Angles
Backbanke
Loa Angeles
Price of Wine Sp Uetixs Lebruary Meeting Plans
The Wine Monopolies' Corporation, controlling 11 000 000 gallons, pushes to prevent further price cuts and to steer wine production in the state. A public meeting is set for Saturday at St Helena with speeches by Charles A Wetmore of Stockton and Maller of Ponomsa County.
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Sp Uetixs Lebruary
monkers’ Corporation
St Helena
Charlea
Wetmora
Stockton
Maller
ponomsa county
German Scientists Fear San Jose Bug in Insect Panic
The San Jose bug scare spreads from San Jose to Germany amid reports of German sugar trade friction. Entomologists warn of a dangerous insect, while officials in the United States and Germany discuss legitimate concerns over beet sugar and fair customs practices.
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Berus Febrasry
Blutlaus
San Jos
Change of Basis as Boies Briefs On Currency Views
Ea Governor Boies speaks on financial policy here tonight endorsing a government currency plan. He references the 16 to 1 silver coinage controversy and urges the Democratic party to abandon 1896 platform planks in favor of a united approach to monetary reform.
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Boies
Horace Boiss
polla tha Damocratic party
ney
Barrios Dead He Was a Man of Liberal Ideas in Cali
February 9 report on the assassination of Guatemala President Jose Maria Roma Barrios in San Francisco. He and his wife were well known there with ties to local merchants. he had married an American woman in New Orleans. Barrios, born 1809 in San Marcos, was nephew of former president Justo Rufino Barrios, killed in 1880.
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Cali
Sn Frascisco
Joze Maria Roma Barrios
Guatemala
berango
New Orlegna
Jose Varia Roms Barrio
republic of Guatemala
San Varcos
Junto Rufino Barrios
Zola Trial Turmoil Near Desperate Court Scene
A chaotic court session erupts as Dreyfus case witnesses protest loudly while Al Zola faces crowd threats outside the courthouse. Police intervene as supporters shout Viva Zola and cries of down with Zola echo through the street.
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Dreylun
dresed
Laboris
Paty da Clam
AL Zola
Dreyfun
cia
Mme Dreyfun
M de Castro
Mathiau Dreyfus
roga
shouta
Zola
Caemar Perez
Miolan
republican guarda
withola
Mola
ayan
St Michael bridge
Bane
pohes
mick
M_ Rochefort
great eriea
Vive
L’Arme
Vive la France
De Lome Letter Sparks Demands and U S Diplomatic Action
The De Lome letter alleging weakness in President McKinley provoked a demand for the minister's recall and threatened Spanish U S relations. Officials prepared a reply to Woodford, asserting the minister did not deny writing the letter while hinting at Spanish government accountability. Senate reactions varied, with calls for immediate passport and strong statements from several members. Also notes a Denver oil case seeking a receiver and Klondyke ship arrivals from Australia with Alaskan gold prospects.
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Wasniserios
Sonor De Lome
pamak
Unite States
othuasla
mimater bimsell
Day wad
Woodford
atepa
atate
big panaports
Juhan Pooncelore
Murchison
Vasarvaros
de Lome
esid
Grain
committee on loren relations
Lfit
gaid Senstor Foraher, lalse
Spooner
magrose
Hawley
state department
congresa
Stewart
Spain
gs poly
Bpamiarda
Prosilenat WicKinley
congress
Weyler
Wehinley
bundea
LEng Et ON TED Sentenced for Life in Luetgert Murder Case
Adolph L Luetgert was convicted of murdering his wife and sentenced to life in prison. His lawyers moved for a new trial as Luetgert expressed surprise at the verdict, saying he may be acquitted on appeal. The jury announced the verdict after a late evening deliberation and Judge Gary ordered a new trial motion to be heard.
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Dunn
Kelly
Barrett
Wheeler
bright
Appleman
dynamie rlich
Sacramento
eleap thera
Inox
heneurer Parker Koox
Knox
Mullin
Compton
wes
Knos
Clark
Harry Knox
gaddie
Hatch
Vullin
Barratt
Applemen
Hart
Strong
Tam
Laginesr
societim
anyonseles
Sam Clark
Sarth
Repreeas
tras
Cranes
RJ Momus
Omeaco
Adolph L
Tustgert
aid
tra
criminal court
burling
Gary
Lustgert
Luetgert
imquines
evidanen
supreme court
Windy talk in the house over Reed action sparks Senate rebuke
The Nebraska episode opened with debate on appropriations as the Senate approved amendments to the bill, while Senator Allen of Nebraska attacked Speaker Reed for blocking meritorious legislation. A point of order about quorum led to adjournment after a roll call showed lack of a quorum.
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Allen
Nebrseka
Sperker
Nebraska
congress
Vir Allen
Thurston
oreras
Watley
Perkins
Iowa
Charles McAhesney
C J Holman
Handy
Bailey
Tayeey
Minnesota
Batley
Bayard
Datzell
Dalzell
Wallhame
Mienasippi
Batlay
Delawarela
Mr. Batley
Harbor Contract Bids Opened Amid Heavy Attendance In San Francisco
At noon today the bids for the San Pedro harbor improvement contract were opened in the Blood Building by Mayor Davis. Seventeen bids were read by Major Davis and assistants, with firms large and prominent represented. The project includes building a jetty or breakwater and allows contractors to source material from any site or use San Clemente quarry rock. The lowest bid will likely win, but final award depends on the bond and decisions by the Secretary of War.
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San Fancisco
San Pedro harbor
Davis
United States engineer corpa
notehouse
panella
ansiovely
Davia
thin harbor
San Clemente
government reservation
chere
Congress Debates Rules As Lawmakers Clash In Session
The House grappled with conduct rules amid clashes over a pending pension or bankruptcy bill. A member invoked a rule after an attack, others pressed adjournment as Democrat Dingley urged debate on private bills. The tally 125 to 116 approved adjournment plans and set votes for the coming week.
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arevker
Bailey
Dingley
Richardson Democrat
Tennessee
Tne
Henderson
Iowa
judiciary
All Clear Up On German Fruit Prohibition
February 10 report shows the state department and Ambassador White pursued prompt action after Germany banned American fruit. Germany disavowed intent to block trade, claiming it aimed to stop importing infected apples. Secretary Sherman notes diplomatic steps secured admission of American fresh fruit into Germany in all cages and packing.
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Wasnrverov
state department
eut
Germany
Ambsssader White
Sherman
Berlin
Poisoning at Capitol boarding house leaves many ill
February 10 at a large Capitol boarding house, twenty boarders and servants fell ill after dinner from poisoning. Representatives Bodine and Lloyd of Missouri were affected but recovered enough to leave the building. Mrs Bodine and Mrs Lloyd remained bedridden with two children. Michelton, Farrell secretaries to the lawmakers, and Captain Williams, a doorkeeper, were also badly affected. Doctors have not yet determined the poison’s cause.
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Capitolatreat
capitol
Bodine
Lloyd
Musgouri
Michelton
T & O Farrell
Wiliams
honce of
Cold in Nebraska A Genuine Blizzard Strikes Home
A four sleet storm smashed Nebraska from Lincoln to the southwest and central regions, crippling telegraph and telephone lines and damaging countless fruit and shade trees. In J. Bryans home area the cold spell worsened, threatening stock. The report also notes Barrios was killed in Gattemals City as President Cabrera’s forces remained in motion.
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waa
Hunter
Gattemals City
Cate
Barrios waa
Cabrera
Muley
Murer
Fresno
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