Slaughter at Wong Kong as Rebels Strike in China
Rebels in Wong Kong join natives from neighboring provinces to topple officials in the Uping district. Officials killed and yamens burned as military guards move toward the outbreak. Local police curb excesses while Chinese bankers organize a coast patrol. Disturbances reported at Pakhel and Lien Chow with serious outlook.
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Ruef Defends Himself In San Francisco Bribery Case
Abraham Ruef, once an indicted San Francisco power broker, appears as his own attorney in a temporary court setup amid tense surroundings. Mayor Schmitz sits nearby as Ruef’s bond remains at nearly 400000 dollars behind him. Delmas, famed Thaw defense lawyer, is hired to represent others facing graft charges.
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Steunenberg murder trial interrupted by exhausted jury
Boise Idaho jury panel exhaustion halts the Steunenberg murder trial as the second special venire is disqualified. Judge Fremont Wood postpones to Friday with Sheriff Hodgin to summon 61 more men amid defense hopes for a luck change.
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City to make landlords ban on tenant chil dren a misdemeanor
Los Angeles council votes unanimously to urge a city attorney drafted ordinance making it a misdemeanor to refuse renting to tenants with children. The measure, punishable by fine or imprisonment, will be considered at the next meeting. A copy will be sent to President Roosevelt. An accompanying War Department notice reports abandonment of Fort Assinniboine and Fort Keogh.
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Many Local Developments Mark Utah County Regions
New residences rise in Green River while Summit County reports assessed value at 4 625 866 dollars. Rail line progress extends Western Pacific 136 miles west of Salt Lake City into Nevada. A box car theft at Colon ends with suspects captured. Weather boosts Parowan crops and river levels rise. Park City confronts union activity near 200 escort. Randolph grain and hay crops prosper as range grass flourishes. Miner James Ward fatally injured at Bingham from a premature blast. Salt Lake board of health notes 38 births and 20 deaths for the week. A Salt Lake child dies after laxative pill ingestion. Providence man Horton Hammond injured, stitches required. Sylvan Park opens as Weber countys temperance resort. Price projected to become a 5000-population city within five years. Summit assessor lists livestock values: 2 152 horses and cattle, 37 807 sheep and goats, 26 swine valued at 377 201. Lightning kills livestock at Mt. Pleasant barn. Lehi buys liberty pole for city square. Summit schools report record graduates and higher average marks. Park City boy Burns after live wire injury. expected recovery. Aged Lewis Wilhelm of Greenville may lose sight in one eye from bottle and axe mishap. Balt Lake yards incident injures Perret Noorda and Thomas Frederickson. one foot loss likely. Pioneer David Morgan dies in Idaho at 77. George Searles Jr. home burned near Roosevelt. Mrs. Searles saves the baby. Provo boy John Swan dies after toy balloon mouthpiece suffocation.
Strike ends in Newark journeymen carpenters victory
A May 1 strike by Newark journeymen carpenters ended on the 29th with a complete victory for the men. Other items note Leah Boyer’s death by suicide after a marriage rejection, a Texas drowning tragedy, Burlington salary advances for workers, and various crimes and political news from across the country.
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Mines and Mining Notes From Fremont County Idaho
Ore is shipped at a live rate from the Gilmore lead mine on Birch Creek in Fremont County Idaho. Utah Consolidated held firm amid heavy liquidation while Oxanna Gold Mining near Custer Idaho eyes the 20 stamp mill restart after snow melts.
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Cold Water Canyon
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Multiple Fires Deaths and Unrest Hit Western States
Fire destroys half a block in Lovelock Neb and death follows for Temple King in Spokane after a rock attack. Denver Union Water president Walter Cheeseman dies suddenly in Denver. Tonopah and Goldfield railway warns of fuel famine next winter as Rock Springs mines close. Weld Hendes dies from blood poisoning after a horse attack. Goldfield contemplates blanket streetcar franchise. Portland highwayman shoots motorman Nevins. Convicts Preston and Smith begin 25 and 10 year terms for murder in Goldfield. Esmeralda deputies present a gold star to the county sheriff. Asha Clark, 90, a pioneer woman, dies in Bellingham. Two miners injured in Nevada’s Nil Desperandum mine fight. Washoe smelters case nears decision. Oregon Governor Chamberlain invites officials to Irrigation Congress in Sacramento. Western Union suit filed in Cheyenne over use of incorporation articles. Henry Weber plans a New York to Goldfield auto trip. Gerkins shot in Toledo amid arrest efforts.
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