Bribery Tale Shocks City Legislature in Pittsburgh
Confessions photographs checks and other evidence form the core of the Voters league case against councilmen and associates accused of bribery and selling votes. A flashlight photo shows a councilman accepting money from a promoter in a downtown hotel room. The contractor admitted the plot and named co-conspirators while a dramatic arrest followed a money handoff. Harrison Nesbit, a national bank examiner, is named as a potential witness.
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Goundlman
Pittsburg
Voters’ League
Waa
Cunciilman
Sanciiman
Ike
Harrison Nesbit
National Bank
King loses land in famed West Virginia suit
Charleston reports the U S Supreme Court issued three opinions in the King land suit, Henry C King of New York losing title to thousands of acres in Southern West Virginia after years of contentious claims against numerous squatters. Separate items note a foreseen white Christmas in New York, and William H Howman resigning after forty years with the New York Central system.
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West Virginia
Supreme Court
Charleston
W. Va
King
New York
Virginia
Hing
Central
Great New York Central System
William H. Howman
Packing Firm Employees Summoned Before Grand Jury
In Caiougo on December 23 the federal grand jury issued about 100 subpoenas, 25 served on employees in the packing industry at stockyards. Rumors say the panel will probe price fixing among large packing firms. District Attorney Sims would not confirm reports, while a leading packing house attorney said twenty-two writs were served. A Washington trip by Sims and special attorney Kellogg is linked to the move.
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Caiougo
Triffic de ‘Pietmedih
Federal Grand Jury
Sims
Arm
Washington
F. B. Kellogg
Hazel Jury Charged in Hazel Case Verdict Expected Tonight
In Toledo on December 23 the case of seventeen year old Harvey Hazel charged with the murder of his mother on January 11 was given to the jury this morning after closing arguments by both sides. Judge Morris postponed the charge until today.
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Toledo
Harvey Hazel
Big Mother
Morris
Holland Expects Visit From Stork Queen Wilhelmina Condition
The Hague December 23. It was officially announced in the chamber of deputies that Queen Wilhelmina was in an interesting condition. The statement was greeted with joyful bravos from practically the entire house. Only残 remains unclear due to fragment.
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the Hague
Depu
Wilhelmina
Bryan Lauds Prince of Peace Lecture in Altoona
William J. Bryan II rated his speech The Prince of Peace in the Altoona high school auditorium. Afterward he dined with the Wauiveraity club and said he found Carnegie's testimony before the Ways and Means Committee amusing the way Judge Gary of the Steel Corporation was dubbed a panky chief, with several other prominent figures to be watched.
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Gary
Bryan
Altoona
William J. Bryan
Farmer Murdered Likely by Tree-Scalers Near Fluntington
In W V on December 23 farmer Chaz M Wilson was found dead in a cedar grove near his home. Suspects include several young men cutting Christmas trees on the Wilson farm. The scene yielded multiple cut trees suggesting a confrontation between Wilson and trespassers. Abrasions noted on the body. Garrie Nation to headline Aberdeen music halls with managers promising protection and respectful treatment. Financial terms not disclosed.
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Fluntington
W. Va
Chaz. M. Wilson
Wilson
Garrie Nation
Aberdeen
Scotland
Witnesses Detail Night Rider Attacks in Union City Trial
Emma Jackson testifies of masked riders whipping her family including her father and sister. She names about twenty seven members, identifies Garrett Johnson as leader, and recalls multiple visits to her home with threats to kill if talk. Will Russell and Jad Fehringer corroborate, as defense questions continue.
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Union City
Tenn
Crongs
Will Russell
Jad Fehringer
Ransell
Ranken
Russell
Emma Jackson
Judge Jones
Dore Jackson
Camp Nemo
Einma Jackson
Garrett Johnson
Mia. Jackson
Johnson
Ricci Executed in New Jersey Prison Murder Case
Giacinto Ricci was electrocuted at midnight in New Jersey prison. No resuscitation test was performed as County Physician Scammel did not appear. Scammell had opposed the test after being advised by the attorney general that he had no rights or duties on the premises. Ricci had been convicted of assault and murder of a three year old girl in Duffwood, New Jersey, in September last.
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Trenton
Giacinto Ricci
New Jersey
Scammel
Scammell
Osborne
State Prison
Ricot
Duffwood
N. J
Coopers Seek Bail in Carmack Murder Case Hearing
In Carmack murder case in Nashville Tennessee Dec 23 the bail application for Colonel Duncan B Cooper his son Robin Cooper and John D Sharp is heard after witnesses with legal police arguments to be decided in time for potential Christmas freedom. William Penn party name pre empted for 1909 elections by five Philadelphians.
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Carmack
Nashville
Senn
Duncan B. Cooper
Robin Cooper
John D. Sharp
United States
Senator Carmack
William Penn
Harrisburg
James F. Campbell
Robert R. Wallace
Jacob H. Yocum, Jr
Leo Belmont
Geo. Widowt
Philadelphia
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Bean
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Holland
STORK
Seared
Slater
Fehringer
Ricci
Coopers Ask Freedom
See Pound
McCoy & Long
Phila
St. Indiana
Court House
Indiana, PA
Henry H. Steving
Pennsylvania
Newdiana House
India
Terro
The
Equitable Life Assurance Society
S. W. Guthrien, Agt
Kerr
Christ
Presbyterian Sabbath School
Presbyterian Church
Sabbath School
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