Railroads Behind Push For Free Passage In Canal Fight
Sen O Gorman of New York and Sen Lodge challenged British protest against the Panama canal bill arguing the United States may grant free passage to American vessels under the Hay Pauncefote treaty. They warned literal construction could hinder defense and cited railroad influence behind British objections.
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Washington
O'Gorman
New York
Bens
Great Britain
Benator Lodge
United States
Senate
Senator O'Gorman
United
Cumming
Reed
Missouri
Burton
Ohio
McCumber
Canada
British Office of Foreign Affairs
Gorman
England
British protest on Panama Canal bill handed to Knox
A. Mitchell Innes, head of the British embassy, presented Britain's formal protest against the Panama canal bill to Secretary Knox in Washington. Knox will send it to President Taft for transmission to Congress with a special message. The note strengthens objections to free toll provisions in the legislation.
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Knox Washington
Great Britain
Senate
Knox
A. Mitchell Innes
Taft
Congress
Innes
Morrow Verdict Anticipated in High Profile Trial
Chicago July 1 1. A verdict was expected tonight in the case of Mesa Tene t Morrow a prominent woman's club figure charged with shooting her husband on their porch last December. The defense argued the husband was murdered by someone else or that his own actions ended his life. The motive discussed linked to family disclosures after his death. the Morrows shared a home. Most spectators were women.
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Chicago
Mesa
Morrow
Mia
Omaha grain dealers demand new rate
The Omaha and South Omaha grain dealers claim interstate railroads discriminate against market routes from Poland in Montana and through routes to Chicago with transit privileges. They seek a rate not exceeding 70 cents for wheat and 39 cents for coarse grain, arguing currier refusals and inconsistent domestic privileges.
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Washington
Omaha
South Omaha
Moon Butts
Chicago, Burlington & Quincey
Great Northern
Interstate Commerce Commie
Oiiha
Polnia
Monturmt
Tlhesie Peints
Chienge
Death of Entertainer Ends City Lecture Circuit
New Moines July 18 Deputy editor of the Northwestern Hunker and noted lecturer and entertainer died at home after a sudden illness contracted recently while traveling in Minnesota. He was well known across the middle west for his public speaking and stage appearances.
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New Moines
Hinerson
Northwestern Hunker
Minnestatu
Regatta Continues at Brookholm With Hungary Defeat
The Olympic regatta at Brookholm opened with many international entries. Work continued today in the second round as Mansorus of Hungary defeated Vermun of Helgi in the single scull.
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Brookholm
Mansorus
Hungary
Vermun
Helgi
Death Farm mystery spurs investigation in Centralia region
Reports from Mount Yorion claim the 10th death linked to the Death Farm case, with Jan Ackerman’s death alleged but denied by the Ackerman family. No updates on well water tests or the broader probe. other details unclear. In a separate item, Nell McNell of Vancouver is named archbishop of Turuaty.
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Centralia
Dole
Mount Yorion
Jan Ackerman
Jorn” Youlerdas
Ackerman Hanaily
Bitte
Hetivta
Slayers Son Confesses Bigamist Gas Death
New York July 1 The body of Nathan Swarts found on a Chelette Street tenement floor after his father told police his son killed Julia Connors then died by gas. A note on Swarts implied guilt and a letter to his mother confirms the confession. His brother Philip identified the body.
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New York
Nathan Swarts
Julia Connors
Chelette Street
Swarts
Philip Swarts
Connors
River
Luke
Miller locomotives at New York harbor tests reveal engineer duties
A fragmented July report from New York notes heavy Miller type locomotives being examined at Manhattan Beach harbor. Engineers Warren and Stone lead demonstrations to show throttling responsibilities and railroad duties, highlighting the risk and complexity of operating a monster engine.
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New York
Mornithattan Beach
Mission
Warren 4. Stone
Rebels advance as Juarez and Moston organize for escape
In a fragmented report, rebels in Juarez and nearby Moston mobilize to preserve vital control and move toward safety. Insurgent forces plan a retreat within miles, with a proposed departure line and order for regrouping on the western front.
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Juarez
Moston
Inedi
Bette
Ribroned
Family of Nine Drowns in Barren Hill Flood
Free Jacobs Creek Pennsylvania reports a cloudburst near Barren Hill that drowned nine family members, including John Raymond and others. The storm swept a creek area, dragging the family during a search for missing relatives.
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Jacobs Creek
Barren
Fere Eur
Mek
John Raymond
Tikit Sin
Mike Novinsky
Bei Motheit
Raymond
Ile House
Tiorn
No Grand Jury Action in the Funk Scandal
A dated report states no grand jury action was planned to attack Clarence Funk, manager of the International Harvester Company, amid testimony. Baden and Mrs. Henning provided statements to the effect of an attack on a prominent business personality.
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Chicago
Uh Mallore
Grand
Bn Une
Clarence &. Munk
International Uiarvester
Mene
Danaie Miiena Thom
Sheriling Wim
Baden
No Senate Vacancy Informed By Deneen
News notes that Deneen was informed there is no senate vacancy and references a lengthy attorney general opinion to Governor Lenore and the governor’s view on the line of succession after the death of the United States Senate. The piece mentions the U.S. Senate vacancy and the election of William Lorimer.
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Senate
Deneen
United Bites
United Sigted Senate
William Lorknier
Geneva bank cashier commits suicide amid bank debt
Geneva Ind townspeople report cashier Wallin Hale of the Geneva Bank hanged himself after a debt of about 500 dollars and a bank capital of 50 000 dollars. Bank examiners and stockholders consider a plan to cover the loss and preserve the bank’s solvency.
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Geneva
Ind
Wallin
Cishler
Maamk
Cioneva
Dew & Subiry
Din aHbon Bile
Jowan Heads Sheriffs Linked With National Group
The text notes Jowan as head of sheriffs with Davenport and Backae joons figures and Willan A. Giewhor as secretary treasurer. It mentions re election, a monthly journal, and a national sheriffs organization with a new editor to be based in St. Paul.
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St. Paul
Ebluert
Davenport
Uanibnoualy
Osdowlation
Culiker
Backaejoon
Winhee
Peremdilenit
Willan A. Giewhor
Bil. Phau
Wea
T Thowieurer
Wee
Aberiffs
Sheri
Body of Murderer Found in the Hudson River
The body of Nathan Swartz, once indicted for the murder of 12 year old Julia Connors in the Bronx, was identified in Hoboken. Grand jury hearings reveal Swartz admitted the crime and an indictment for first degree murder was voted.
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New York
Hudson
Hoboken
Nathan Swarts
Julia Connors
Bronx
Frank Alexander Swartz
Nathan Swartz
Samuel Swarts
Frances Alexander
Swarts
Charges Placed Against Judge Hanford by House Panel
Seattle July 18 The House Judiciary sub committee opened unfinished business with four charges against United States District Judge Cornelius H. Hanford. Allegations include excessive fees to revolvers and attorneys in fisheries receivership and alleged denial of justice to a worker whose arm was torn by machinery in a large corporation. Testimony on drunkenness may extend to end of hearing.
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Seattle
Wash
House
United States
Cornelius HH. Hanford
EU Melevieh
Rosenthal Murder Case Spurs New Arrests in NY
In the Rosenthal murder case a fresh arrest was made as investigators and the district attorney pursue clues linking police and gamblers to the slaying of Herman Rosenthal. District Attorney Whitham plans grand jury action as he probes graft allegations tied to the crime.
Filibuster Succeeds in Senate Tariff and Excise Bill Move
Democratic forces push to bring tariff bills and the excise tax bill to a vote after a Senate filibuster led by Senator Simmons. Republicans in conference aim to satisfy demands while some leaders seek amendments to the wool bill, with a plan to take up the Panama Canal measure next.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Simmons
Smoot
Panama Canal
Six Men Die in Gayton Coal Mine Blast Near Richmond
A mine explosion at Gayton Coal Company near Richmond claims six lives. Two white miners William Donnelly and George Hosch and four Black workers Thomas Williams Matthew Butts Henry Billups Norman Cade perish. The blast injures three other Black miners as crews investigate cause.
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Richmond
Gayton Coal Company
Here
William Donnelly
George Hosch
Thomas Williams
Matthew Butts
Henry Billups
Norman Cade
Darrow Bribery Trial Delays and Witness Testimony
In Los Angeles July, Watt resumes cross examination as District Attorney Fredericks questions ties between Clarence Larrow and J. Watt. Watt testifies he aided Darrow defense while Franklin mentions Samuel Gompers leading labor aims. Several editors and lawyers from San Francisco attend, linking labor leaders to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Clarence B. Larrow
J. OF Watt
Fredericks
Watt
Darrow
Bert H. Franklin
Franklin
theYolii
Samuel Gampers
American Federation of Labor
Man Vronesses Bulletin
George Appell
Hert Polhowinger
San Janchico
D A. Tyeltrie
Bagbranelien
National Hay Dealers Convene Largest World Meeting
Delegates at the 19th annual National Hay Dealers convention in Kansasity toured the city, heard committee reports and discussed alfalfa with FD Coburn of Topeka and A Prouty, chair of the interstate commerce committee, before a closing session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Prouty
Interstate Commerce Committee
Woshington Wie
American Doom The Long Search For a Mexican Death Row Inmate
Washington reports a Mexican death sentence on Pulvick Dunne and Aneto Vlifaen with consular officers instructed to locate Dulite and intervene. Representative Kinkuki of Nebraska relays that the State Department has learned of the case and will pursue every effort to save him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mexico
Pulvick Dunne
Gi Aneto Vlifaen
Privan
State Department
Nebraska
Variett Juts
Dulite
Hin Mite
Body found in Plum River sparks murder probe in Savanna
The 60 year old Haseell CHE, once a wealthy Savanna resident, was found dead in Plum river. A bruise behind his left ear leads police to suspect murder though no money was on him. Duane Biesegn, a local watchman, and others were noted as nearby.
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Savanna
Inl
Haseell Che
Plum River
Duane Biesegn
No Trouble Feared As U S Maintains Neutral Policy
The message from Washington on July 1 states no serious trouble is expected. The United States adheres to neutrality while awaiting developments along the Mexican Northwestern railroads and related military movements in that direction.
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Washington
Northwestern
Jong Ce
United States
Nebraska Shippers Seek Large Refunds on Freight Rates
Washington July 17 The Omaha Elevator Company Trans American Chain Company Cavers Elevator Company and M Peters Mills all Nebraska concerns have filed for refunds after railroads including the Wabash Burlington and others reduced rates on carload train and alfalfa feed from Dunwtie and Cornell Blat to Altoona Hl and southern routes Refunds totaling over 4000 are sought
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Washington, D. C
Omahualevator Company
Transisvianippi Chain Company
Cavers Elewator Company
M. Peters Mill
Beet Sugar Rate Contested as Too High in South
Beet sugar manufacturers and shippers urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to cut freight rates in the southern territory. W H Roger & Son of Detroit protested that 40 cents per hundredweight from Cincinnati to the south is unreasonable and discriminatory versus other sugar rates. The Cincinnati south rate is 23 cents per hundred pounds.
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Washington
Telany Ubercines Chane
Interstate Comineee Commission
W. H. Roger & Son
Detroit
Migh
Clocknaatt
Polis
Krapw
Cincinnath
Lost child found with Indians in Cravity Cravity
Darrell Farrow the 17 month old son of Mr and Mrs Hugh Farrow Burt Iowa who was kidnapped in May was recovered near Cravity. The child was in the possession of a Cherokee Indian band who claim it as the child of a band member. The Indians are herded and under arrest in Bedford. Deputy Sheriff Hoane Union county will receive the reward for the arrest. The child wore dirty clothes but immediately bonded with the Indian children. The camp was in a school house yard and the stories of wanderings varied. The child belongs to a woman of the tribe.
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Darrell Farrow
Hugh Farrow
Burt
Bedford
Lone Rock
Hoane
Union County
Farrow
Swedes Win Riding Honors in Olympics
Stockholm July 18 The military riding competition for teams at the Olympic games concluded this morning. The Swedish team won with 139.08 points, followed by Germany 198.48 and the United States 137.38. The regatta opened with rowing heats in rigged four events, where Stockholm defeated Christiana and Denmark beat Gothenburg.
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Stockholm
Germany
United States
Christiana
Denmark
Gothenburg
Norway
France
Australia
Sweden
Trial of Archbald in Senate Impeachment Proceeding
The impeachment trial of Judge Robert W. Archbald of the commerce court began in Washington with the Senate sworn in as a court of impeachment. A summons had issued for him to appear July 1 as he remained in Scranton. The court will reconvene Friday at 12:90 to decide whether to proceed or delay until fall, while prosecutors from the House push for speedy action.
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Washington, D. C
Robert W. Archbald
Commerce Court
House
Senate
Archbald
Scranton
Benate
Rebels Loot Madera Lumber Storehouse in Mexican Campaign
Rebels under Gen Antonio Mojas with 1,000 men looted Madera Lumber storehouse worth about 25000 and robbed foreigners of horses and saddles. They moved west through Sonora toward Guyana and the Pacific coast, heading for Dolores where 1000 Moderista volunteers await the invasion.
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Ge Madera
Chihuahua
Madera Lumber Company
Antonio Mojas
Soronora
Guyanus
Pacife
Dolores
Sonora
Moderista
Rates from Gulf Point to Midwest to be cut by September
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered first class freight rates from Galveston to Wichita, Denver, Oklahoma City, and nearby routes reduced by September 1 after a plea by Southwestern Shippers' Traffic Association. Wichita and Oklahoma City rates dropped from 1.47 to 1.92 and 1.12 per 100 pounds respectively, with other classes reduced accordingly.
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Washington
Galveston
Wichlta
Denver
Wiehlin
Oklahoma
Iy Crom
Athantic Hwad Territory
Oklhomiy
Haldvin endorses black trade schools at conference
M. I. Haldvin of Wilmington told the Newton National Educational congress session he favored establishing negro trade schools for the region. He cited support for promoting a school for refugee children and urged action at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Ming
M. I. Haldvin
Wilmington
Tuewley
Prisoners Recaptured After Salem Jail Break
Centratia reports three inmates from Salem jail escaped by digging to the brick wall. Tomalson was run down near Kinnwundy by Sheriff Vursell, while Laswell and Otto escaped into the woods near Sulem and were captured.
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Centratia
Era
OCL
Otto Laswell
Thomas Tomalson
Salem
Lowtomht
Tomalson
Kinnwundy
Vursell
Sulem
Turkish cabinet resigns after army revolt in Constantinople
The Turkish cabinet quit today in response to the army revolt against the methods of the Committee of Union and Progress in Constantinople.
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Constantinople
Mystery in Death in Parkersburg
The body of an unidentified man was found in Parkersburg West Virginia on July 17. A paving block was lifted and a wire fragment found near the head while the skull showed fractures, indicating foul play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. Va
Ian
Rex Hove
New Postmasters Named in Washington Districts
A list of newly appointed postmasters includes officials in four percent zones with Pres Gaunt Tatt Dias and others named for duties in Washington. Names such as Wilson, Leonard P., and William P. are noted alongside locations like malls and Wagner as appointment targets in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dias Noord
Chic Gabbaites
Rua Dee
Few A. Wilson
Ae Dav Malls
Das Leonard P. Wloaatina Platty
William PD Dusenia
Wagner
Noted chorus girl found unconscious in New York
Ethel Conradt, chorus girl, and Lilian Graham, a chorus dancer, were involved in a mounting murder case from months earlier. Police say Miss Conradt was found unconscious in a vacant lot with a chloroformed handkerchief over her mouth and ropes on wrists and ankles. She named no one until Miss Graham identified her. DC Stokes, a millionaire hotel man, is hospitalized today after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ethel Conradt
Heer Ehom
Lilian Graham
Fey
DC Stokes
Graham
Railroads Face Bankruptcy If Wage Demands Granted
B A Worthington told the arbitration commission that approving wage increases for engineers could push many eastern railroads toward bankruptcy. He argued that while engineers’ demands are before the commission, other classes such as freemen shopmen and others seek similar raises, potentially costing railroads about 20 million dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eastern Railrounds
Arbitration Commission
Raiiroad Locomotive Engineers
Wold
Plague Flea Scarce Report From Washington
Washington reports July progress against bubonic plague in Porto Ries. Lt Col Jefferson R. Kean says fleas on a Danish ship are spreading the disease but cautions it is not a sea issue. War Secretary Stimson awaits rat-killing and disease suppression work to curb spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Porto Ries
Jefferson KR. Kean
Kean
Bru
Stimson
Iowa Railroad Discrimination Case to Interstate Commerce Commission
Des Moines July 1 Railroad Commissioner Thorne announced after talks with railroad officials that Iowa will proceed to the Interstate Commerce Commission without delay over discriminatory rates. Officials admitted some discrimination but offered no remedies. Delegates from several towns supported Thorne who was chosen to present Iowa’s case to the federal panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Thorne
Iowa
Interstate Commerce Commission
Interstate Comomerce Commission
Noted Mathematician Jules Poincare Dies in Paris
Paris reports the death of Jules Henri Poincare at 58 after a recent operation. The Paris University professor, member of the Institute and French Academy, inspector general of mines, and corresponding member of the Washington Academy of Sciences, was a prolific author of scientific works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Jules Henri Poincare
Paris University
Institute
French Academy
Oof Mines
Academy of Sciences
Washington
Europe
Mitchell Case Delayed In Bucks Stove Boycott Court
In Wiekington July 17 John Mitchell convicted of contempt of court and Samuel Goanpers and rank Morrison of the American Federation of Labor face delays over an injunction violation in the Bucks Stove and Range boycott case. Mitchell sent a waiver of his right to be present. prosecutors request the sentence be imposed in his absence when received.
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Wiekington
John Mitchell
Samuel Goanpers
Rank Morrison
American Foderation of Labor
Bucks Stove & Range
Wee Ggao
District Supreme Court
Mitchell
Oregon
Sentenee
Mrs Morrow Denies Knowledge of Husband's Death
In Uhiee, July 17, Mrs Hene B Morrow denied knowledge of her husband Murrow's death during their murder trial. The defendant testified she did not know two shots fired in the evening ended his life and that blood on his clothing was not noticed until the body was found.
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Mre
Hene B. Marrow
Tharkes
Murrow
Wen Wal Ey
Alien
Morrow
Thompson on Job
Carmi Thompson of Ohio, fourth secretary to President Taft, visited the White House this morning as nominations circulate. Expected to be sent to the Senate are Sherman B. P. Allen for assistant secretary of the treasury and Granville W. Mooney of Ohio for an assistant secretary at the White House offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carmi Thompson
Ohio
Taft
White Hose
Senate
Sherman BP Allen
The
Treasury
Gud Granville W. Mooney
White House
Labor Department Created as Cabinet Aide
The house approved a bill to establish a department of labor with a secretary who would sit in the cabinet. The measure has long been urged by organized labor and was pushed by labor groups awaiting passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Department of Labor
Organized Labor
Morgan Coming Home From Southampton
Pierpont Morgan sails from Southampton at noon aboard the Wiymple bound for New York City. The return voyage marks Morgan’s transatlantic passage after a stay in England in July.
Gambler Rosenthal Shot After Grand Jury Probe
Herman Rosenthal proprietor of a New York gambling house was shot and killed in front of the Metropole Hotel while investigators prepared to examine police grafting charges. Police later seized a Washington Square garage tied to taxi robbers and identified Louis Libby as the chauffeur. Rosenthal had accused police officials of corruption and warned of danger before his murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herman Monansthal
Rosenthal
Whitham
Laula Libby
William Shapiro
Wor
Horenthan
Guindlers
Thea Grand Jury
Citv
Police Department
Herman Rosenthal
Louis Webber
Bridgey
Webber
Tony
Herman Rorthal
Metropol
Lore Gray
Roventhal
Whitman
Washington Squeue
Koowin
Robina Bank Teesengers
Oo Iman
Leute Libby
Chaurge
Homleite
Dougherty
Eve Withieeses
Rotennthal
Libby
Silewalk
Hire
Chen Teal
Sadie Rosenthal
Dougherty Wald Teehay
Louis Libuy
South Washington Square
Montana
Tientenant Brecked
Holle
Jwolive
Becker
Bring Back Parents Who Deserted Child
The governor ordered the return of Rube and Winnie McClagks to Exline to answer charges of desertion of their child. The couple, who left their baby with the justice of the peace while seeking bond on a petty charge, were later arrested in Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chis Atte Aeri Nun
Towa
Rube
Winnie McClagks
Exline
Bond
Danek Jinave
Denver
Possible wreck victim identified near Burlington railroad crash
A man from Altowna is believed to be one of the victims of a Burlington to Chicago rail wreck Sunday. Debris yields a name and papers bearing initials. Further confirmation expected as investigators probe the crash site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brubaker
Altowna
Wiis
Fereone
Chicago
Robaker
Son of Hanford Beaten by Old Man in Seattle Hall
July 1o in foutt Washington an incident near the Seattle courthouse saw Joan T Whithoek a deed lawyer attacked by Ned Hanford son of Judge Hanford after Whithok testified before a House judiciary subcommittee. The scene involved a crowd and a street confrontation with Whithock beaten and the judge’s son alleged to have struck him.
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Son OF
Hanford
Old Man
Foutt
Waeh
Joan 'T. Whithoek
Judge Hanford
Seattle
Ned Hanford
Whitlock
Mane Whitlock
Mim
Pavia
State Educational Board In Session Sees Education Policy Advances
The State Educational Board meets to discuss proposed reforms and new instructional standards. Topics include university governance, teacher licensure, and seasonal budget allocations.
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Hulls
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Louis Eckhart
International Order
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Filibuster
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Hunt
War Department
Bon
Taylor County
Cherokee Band
Rebels
Gulf Point
TURK
Ethel Conrad
W. E. D. Stokes
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