Attorney General Denies Alaska Contract Fraud Claims
Washington July 25 Attorney General Wickersham branded as false the charges by Delegate Wickersham of Alaska that he shielded criminals and let the statute of limitations run in a alleged contract fraud case. He cited an affidavit by H H J Douglas as purported proof, denied by Assistant Attorney General McNamara, and noted the statute would not run to March 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wickersham
Alaska
House Committee On the Judiciary
HH. J. Douglas
Muurifier
Alaskan Syndicate
Northwestern Commercial Company
John J. Lesner Company
Douglas
Captain Jarvis
Nudd
Alaska Syndicate Company
Seattle
John H. Butler
Lesnar Company
Ir. Wickersham
McNamara
War Departments
Jowan Soon Tires of Sunny Jim Role
Washington July 26 William J Chambers of Corwith Iowa has left Washington vowing not to return as James S Sherman is vice president. Chambers met a coastguard party with his wife and had a fine time but decided to quit Washington. He approached a street parade and a tall woman offered hospitality while others mistook him for a visiting dignitary.
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Washington
Wiliama J. Chambers
Corwith
James S. Sherman
Chambers
Ani
Nession
Capitol
Lara
Ayeny
Pepyes
Whedy
Tata
Pope Pius III News: Health Update From Vatican
Rome July 23 Pone Pron contracted a cold and throat trouble with hoarseness. Doctors Etlors Mar chiafava and Guiseppe Petacc attended the pontiff finding a slight fever and ordering the postponement of large public audiences. Recovery expected after a few days rest.
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Rome
Etlors Marchiafava
Helinesa
Guiseppe Petacc
Wyatt Earp Arrests Reported in Los Angeles Jail
Ungood OCR yields scattered text about Wyatt Earp being jailed in Los Angeles and mentions a gambling house, marked cards, and a planned appeal. Names Mary Geet and Tom Sharker appear in fragmented form. details are unclear due to corrupted source.
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Wyatt Earp
Los Angeles
Angeles
Cal
Jas
Avettate
Rizgiatifeed
Seeto
Pb Dupe
Jeth
Deterzen
Drakes
Karp
Filvp
Mary
Postponed hanging of Bell Gage shocks Louisville crowd
A large Louisville crowd gathered to witness the postponed execution of Bell Gage, negro condemned for murdering his wife. Judge McLean requested a short delay from Governor Neel to avoid influencing a murder trial jury. The postponement angered many in attendance.
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Louisville
Bell Gage
Mclean
Neel
Newark Grandstand Fire Rages In Tent Destruction
A chaotic blaze tore through a Newark grandstand injuring several spectators and forcing evacuations. Fire crews battled the flames amid dense smoke as a crowd scattered from the stands and a lone portable stage burned. Local officials investigated the cause and secured the area.
Memory of Dolliver Official Publication
A memorial notice records the sale of the commemorative item honoring Setmator Deailiver by the Senate. The item was auctioned to Praneis T Tomar, a Fraltimners attorney, for $420,000 at the morning newspaper auction.
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Cincunmat
Taft Credits Democrats for Reciprocity Support
Treverly Mass July 25 President Taft acknowledges Democratic help in passing the reciprocity bill. He praises Secretary Knox and underscores bipartisan backing in Congress, noting the agreement could boost US Canada trade and relations. He cautions against partisan amendments and expresses cautious optimism for the pact’s enduring impact.
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Treverly
Mass
Senate
Taft
White House
United States
Canada
Knox
Anss
State Department
House
Weoean
Havoc Across Constantinople Amid Fiery Destruction
Report from Constantinople describes a massive firestorm starting after noon, engulfing quarters including central government districts. Two square miles burned, numerous houses destroyed, with essential stone structures damaged and civilians fleeing toward the north and west as siege forces advance.
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Constantinopie
Tuly
Ingezei
Stanibil
Ministry of War
Tiambul
Dan Saith
Witis
Gatthers Gervass
Stumons
Mirmara
Labor Leaders Enter Pleas of Not Guilty
In Taringa on July 25 labor leaders faced pending charges and entered not guilty pleas before Justice Wright. The proceedings concern contempt charges linked to activities of the American Federation and related groups. The German government position was discussed in Washington as part of broader arbitration discussions.
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LABOR
Taringa
Ales Samuel Dian
Mitelwedl
American Federation of Ped
Avid Plese Ad Cnet
Justices Wright
Bloodhounds Track Suspected Train Wrecker
Bloodhounds are on the trail of a train wreck suspect in New York. Police and investigators pursue clues as residents report the incident near the rail line and a possible motive remains unclear amid a flurry of official activity and public concern.
Premier’s Commons session erupts in furious din over veto bill
London July 23 scenes in the House of Commons feature Premier Asquith repeatedly rising to push the Lords amendment to the veto bill while din drowns speakers. Rasputith attempts to speak as crowd fury grows and Speaker Lowther suspends the sitting until tomorrow amid a charged political crisis.
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London
House of Commons
Lords
Rasquith
Asmith
A. J. Balfour
Lowther
Aggust
Thanyy Yas
Gane
Aspulth
Lewther
Kotvarive
Owl Jnreesanthy
Padleal
Explosion Wrecks Building Hears Totals in City
A three story structure housing a restaurant was wrecked by a blast. Residents say the explosion caused extensive damage across a city section, with lives reported and casualties feared. Police and investigators cordoned off surrounding blocks as emergency crews tended to victims and secured the scene.
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Garry
Dah
Week in Grain and Trade Outlook From Bradstreet and Dun's
Bradstreet and Dan report a mixed week with grain exports for the week ending July 20 at 1 078 505 bushels of wheat and 534 511 bushels of corn. Trade remains slow though sentiment improves as crop prospects brighten, with southern and southwest regions showing confidence and early steel orders signaling growing demand.
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New York
Canada
Pradstreetts
United States
Dun
Maura Us P
Anrly
Lending Intereats
Lords Sure to Lose Power of the Veto
London reports a constitutional revolution that weakens the Lords and strengthens the Commons. The radical mood grows as speculation centers on a future Conservative government pursuing reform and limiting peer power, with the King’s assent pending on constitutional changes.
Sunday Harvest Season Brings Mixed Results in Prolific Week
Fragmented report notes varied outcomes with emphasis on evangelistic work versus professional pursuits. Mentions wage disputes, profits from seasons, and travel to towns with references to officials and places, reflecting a broad, unsettled mood from the era.
Hysteria disrupts Camorra trial in Viterbo hearing
In Viterbo on July 22 the Camorra trial erupted over a dispute between Captain Fabroni and lawyer Livy. The session adjourned as carabinieri dragged out fighters amid volleys of insults while prisoners jeered and guards struggled to restore order.
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Viterbo
Camorrist
Fabroni
Livy
Enrico Alfano
Gennaro Abbattemaggio
Carabineers
Giovanni Bartolozzi
Biach
Fabioni
Belhe
Camorra
Febron
Neapolitan
Ministry of Justice
Joy
Iiey
Fabion
Castaliere Santoro
Zanelli
Marshal Capizutti
Abbattemagsiio
Enrich Alfang
Camerra Red
Abbattemaggio
Abbatemsegid
Alfang
Branka
Wahroni
Liey
Fabiani
Counrel
Dafenge
Esteel
cNqua
eEheir Fewryer
Jastaig
Vanni Bartolonzi
Franesseq Camiterin
Barininaz
caEe
Vianch
Thea Camerra
Poe
President Simon Fights Rebel Offensive in Capital Defense
Haitian government forces, strengthened by 1000 soldiers from a German steamer, defend the capital as rebels threaten Archapaie and nearby districts. General Sylvain commands the government with Interior oversight, while revolucionary factions form committees led by Geno Antenor Firmin. American authorities report foreign residents raising colors amid unrest.
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Part Ai Princa
Wagu
Simon
Sylvain
Tie
Archapaie
Tert Au Vrineve
Geno Antenor Firmin
Sines
Vesarl
Hese
Steel Trust Gobbles Raw Material Supply
United States Steel controls Tennessee Coal and Iron assets amid a drive to secure ore supplies from the American continent. The move consolidates key Southern holdings as the steel trust binds independent concerns to access iron ore.
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Steel Trust
Washington
United States Steel Corporation
Tennssree Cagh Aind Teen Company
Hinds Veinehel
Fis Monenidy
Avedlabie Glenis
Ilhairmiui
Sranickeyv
iTouse “Steen Trust
Texday
Veto Bill Passes Third Reading in House of Lords
London July 22 The house of lords passed the third reading of the veto bill after a brief debate. The insurgent peers failed to mobilize and leaders argued for and against the measure. Prime Minister Asquith plans to move rejection of amendments in the commons and warn that if lords persist, the king may be advised to ensure passage.
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London
House of Lords
Baron Stanmore
Lord Morley
Lord Lansdowne
Lord Uaisbury
House of Commons
Asquith
Commons
Lords
Howe of Lords
Haisbury
Sugar Trust Pleas for Freedom From Regulation
New York July 2. John E L Parsons former attorney of the American Sugar Refining company testified before investigators and argued against government interference. He said there should be no limit to capital and accused critics of fraud while denying that he or the sugar trust held unilateral power over the company.
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New ‘York
John EL Parsons
Sugar Trust
American Sugar Refining Company
CL Whaids
Parsons
Parson
Mir
Parsone
American Sugar Ba Sning Company
American Tubacca Company
Woman of 100 Dogs Dies in Atlanta Mourning
Mrs. Sarah F. Gabbett, known as the Irish Peerose, dies at 77 in Atlanta. Once married to an Irish nobleman famed for his title, she lived in widowhood with a large entourage, wearing costly attire and displaying jewels.
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Sarah F
Gabhett
Erin
Gabbett
Amd
Farrape
Malan
Scotland
Ireland
Eines
Adirmuasum
Atlanta
Arbitration Treaty to Be Signed at Beverly
The article discusses a proposed general arbitration treaty to be signed in Beverly, comparing it to historic peace pacts like Portsmouth. It notes hopes for a lasting settlement and references political figures and locations such as Washington and Massachusetts.
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Beverly
Waslington
New England
Japan
Portsmouth
Thomas
Wankington
Massas
ehUsAt
Jewelry theft lands two suspects in Fort Mader court
A daring overnight jewel theft aboard a railway line train led to the arrest of suspects Mrs EL Og Seagnour and others. Items valued at £4,045 were stolen including rings, bracelets, and pearls. Police traced the case to a chamois-lined chest and connected the defendants to the Fort Mader area.
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Pololado
Atchison
Renev
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