Suit Aims to Break Bell Telephone Pacific Coast Trust
Portland July 26 An Antitrust suit by Attorney General McReynolds seeks dissolution of the Bell Telephone trust on the Pacific coast. The government accuses American Telephone and Telegraph and related entities of monopolizing service in Oregon Washington Montana and Idaho. The filing asks court to divest Bell control of Independent Telephone of Seattle Home Telephone Puget Sound Northwestern Long Distance and other lines and to appoint a receiver if needed. The action names numerous defendants led by AT and T and seeks restoration of competitive conditions with stock and property dispositions to Bell stockholders or related parties. The government emphasizes restoring competition and preventing further consolidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
McHeynolds
Pacific Coast
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Socalled Bell Telephone Trust
Oregon
Washington
Montana
Idaho
Bell Telephone Company
Independent Telephone Company
Beatile
Home Telephone Company
Puget Found
Northwestern Long Disance Telephone Company
Interstate Consolidated Telephone Company
Independent
Long Distance Telephone Company
McReynolds
Standard Oil and Tobacco
Independenta
Bell Company
Pice
Bell Companies
Theil
Fom
Atlantic and Pacific Telephone Company
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company
Sunset Telephone and Telegraph
Northwestern
Ckene Telephone Company
Puget Sound
Heattle
Title Insurance and Trust Company
Corporation Securities and Investment Company
Independent Long Distance Telephone Company
Washington County Telephone Company
Granger Telephone and Telegraph Comp Iy
We Innville
Lebanon Mutual Telephone Company
Theodore N,ll
Union N. Bethell
Edward J. Hall
Kingsbury
H. B. Thayer
New York
William
Driver
Chorles P Ware
Mansachuseux
HE. Sunny
Uiiiola
Henry T. Seob. Bradley
F. W. Eaton
Kine I. Og. Drumm
Timothy Hopkins
W.I. Brocker
William Mead
Gry Oo
Petty
California
Edward i. Field
Edward Field, Jr
KF. M. Gurgesn
Colorado
A. E. Adama
W. H. Foster
Ohio
G. Hugom
Forest Grove
John I
Aview
Thaddeus
Lane
United State
Clarence L. Reames
Constantine J. Smyth
James A. Fowler
Carroll Todd
Pacific Sonar Telephone Trust
Indian Bride Throws Tomahawk Divorce Fight Unfolds
Harry Campbell once US agent at the f hui le Indian reservation in South Dakota sues Blanche Campbell a Siwash Indian in Chicago for divorce after under two years of marriage Civilization in Chicago proved too strenuous for her and she left returning to tribal tents. He testified she chased him with a stone hammer and threw a tomahawk narrowly missing his head.
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Chicago
Harry Campbell
United States
Firule
South Dakota
Blanche Campbell
Campbell
LIKES HIS KISSES OPPOSES BUN DIET
Baltimore July 26 Kisses and puns mark meals for Mrs Rosie Schwanke since her July 7 marriage to Frederick Schwanke. She loves her husband but finds buns cumbersome. Schwanke is slated for a hearing tomorrow.
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Baltimore
Rosie Schwanke
Frederick Schwanke
Mra. Schwanke
Chores
Schwanke
Standard Oil Pays Fine and Raises Gasoline Price
Austin July 25 The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey paid 500 000 dollars as penalty in the Texas anti trust case. The payment coincided with a 2 cent per gallon increase in gasoline price nationwide.
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Austin
Tex
Standard Ol Company
New Jersey
Texas
Wilson to Announce New Antitrust Plan
Washington July 26 The president plans a new antitrust policy focusing on structural changes without necessarily amending the Sherman Act. He will not detail the plan until Congress and the economy are ready for disclosure.
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Wilson
Washington
Wil Wn
Pankhurst Nears Death After Blood Transfusion Ordered
London July 26 Conjoining physicians tending Emmeline Pankhurst who was freed from Holloway jail yesterday ordered an immediate blood transfusion Today her weakness and anaemia from hunger and throat strike are described as grave though not extreme One attendant says she could be no worse and details remain cautious
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London
Emmeline Pankhurst
Holloway
Calumet Sheriff Requests Troops Amid Miner Unrest
July 24 26 Calumet Mich reports say Sheriff pleads for state troops as mob scenes erupt near Calumet and Ahmeek. Injuries include George Danblom and J Kenneth McLeod while Adjutant General Warren Van dercook mobilizes militia as strikes intensify and mines halt operations.
Ferris delays troops call over Copper Strike danger
Governor Ferris, delayed by a train wreck on the way to Aspen, says he will not send troops to Cop per mining district except as a last resort to protect lives and property. He plans to consult Michigan National Guard officials and may dispatch a representative to Calumet. He urges Sheriff Crane to enforce sobriety in the strike zone.
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Calumet
Mich
Sitrike
Ferris
Alpena
Lanning
Copper Country
Vandercook
Loaneing
Lina
Militoa
William Richards
Heela
Crane
Hecla
Tomoruck
Numeroia
Theela
Ao Omining
Ion
Hay Chiy
Forria
Aspen
Todas
Te Aaid
Aherif
Michigan National Guard Officiila
Calumetus
Troopa
Houghton County
Siquor Lane
Boy Burned in Oil Well Blast Near Tule, Oklahoma
In Tule, Oklahoma on July 25, Charles M. Wright a well driller died from burns and five coworkers were seriously injured when a nearby oil well two miles south caught fire after a youth reportedly lit a cigarette igniting gas. The incident remains under investigation with authorities seeking witnesses.
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Tulan
Okla
Charles M. Wright
Tule
O& Burn
Railway Dispute Mediation Sparks Secrecy in Talks
In New York in July 86 secret mediation conferences involve federal mediators and railroad interests. Reports say railroads push for a compromise allowing partial submission of issues to arbitration while negotiations resume on unresolved matters between roads and unions.
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New York
Chinese Revolution Gains Ground Backed by Sun Yat Sen
A Shanghai to Portland cable notes the revolution's serious tone and favorable government outlook in Shanghal. Telegraph dispatches from London describe martial law, the northern government’s desperation, and potential confederate maneuvers at Nanking with growing southern strength and reinforcements. Dr Bun Yat Ben pledges continued resistance, while Pekin and Times reports discuss troop movements toward the Hwai Ho and reactions in Hunan and Cheklang.
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Portland
Ore
Shanghai
Maya
Shanghal
Nanking
Kwo Ming Tang Party
Ben
Bun Yat Ben
A_Pekin
the Times
Hwai-Ho
Shanting
Hunan
Yuchaw
Eapoime “Cheklang
Mont Persiatent
Huan Sun
Mutinous Sing Sing Convicts Spark Second Fire Riots
Ossining N Y July 25 A second blaze at Sing Sing prison this week followed by renewed riotous demonstrations. The clothing shop fire was fought by the prison fire brigade with no outside aid as guards were doubled after yesterday’s disturbance. Two hundred of the worst offenders known as the knitting gang were kept under heavy guard and 60 to Auburn. the rest to follow. Warden Clancy cites transfer anger as a key factor with inmates from New York City objecting to state confinement.
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Ossining
N. Y
Sing Sing
Nen
Tia
Clancy
Ansder
Auburn
New York City
Illa
Millionaire Brady Dies in London Hotel
Anthony N Brady, a New York City financier famed for controlling multiple public utilities and leading firms such as New York Edison and Brooklyn Rapid Transit, died in a London hotel from angina pectoris. His body will be sent to the United States aboard the Olympic, with wealth estimated around 26 million dollars.
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London
Anthony N. Brady
New York City
America
Brady
New York Traction
Righland Power Ecomounes
New York Edison Company
Brooklyn Rupid Transit Company
Consolidated Gas Company
Bank runs end as Xenwood Trust reassures depositors
Chicago May 24 Depositors were told Xenwood Trust and Savings bank is solvent as the bank opened after a run. President A K Brown carried $200000 inside to calm fears and the cashier reported more money was deposited than withdrawn. The state bank examiner stated depositors have no cause for concern.
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Chicago
Xenwood Trust & Savings Bank
Grand Boulevard
East Forty Seventh Street
A. K. Brown
State Bank
Boston Tennis Tourney Sees Third Round Progress
The Longwood courts tournament reaches the third and fourth rounds in singles for the Longwood bowl and the third round in the eastern doubles. Notable morning match features W M Johnston of San Francisco versus Grduer Douis of Boston amid warm, sunny weather.
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Boston
Longwood Courts
W. M. Johnston
San Francisco
Grduer Douis
Hostoy
Lords Reject Welsh Bill Amid Debate In July Session
London notes the House of Lords voting 242 to 48 to refuse a second reading and to not proceed with the Welsh Disestablishment Bill after debate in the July session. The measure had been admitted to the judgment of the court but encountered strong opposition.
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London
House of Lords
Ords
Fire at Sing Sing Prison Destroys Workshops
A Wednesday fire at Sing Sing prison in Ossining New York damaged multiple shops. The blaze began late yesterday afternoon and spread rapidly through the wagon house and lime house, destroying the carpentry and wagon departments. estimated loss around 10000 dollars.
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Qwaslniog
Sing Sing Prison
Lee House
Flees to Escape Obeying His Wife
Milwaukee July 26 Three months ago Edward Mickle a salesman promised to be good and to give his wife his salary and obey her in all things. He fled when ordered to obey and was arraigned again for abandonment. Sentence was deferred.
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Milwaukee
Edward Mickle
Chicago
Peace Parley to Take Place Soon in Bucharest
Bosia and Greece agree peace negotiations with Bulgaria will occur in Bucharest. An armistice to be arranged in Nish and signed with the peace terms within days. Roumania declines Turkey’s participation while the powers approve the plan. Lieutenant General Nelson A. Miles appeals to the American Red Cross for Macedonian refugee aid.
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Bosia
Bulgaria
Servia
Greece
Bucharest
Nish
Roumania
Turkey
Nglvon
A._ Miles
VU. B.A
American Red Cross
European Powers Scramble Over Adrianople Reoccupation
London reports a tense European diplomatic crisis as Turkey reoccupies Adrianople and Kirk Kilisse, confronting Bulgaria and risking a broader conflict. Constantinople announces the move, prompting an immediate exchange of views among the powers to curb Turkish action.
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London
Europe
Adrianople
Kirk Killssoh
Hulgaria
Constantinople
Turkey
Turks say army was greeted with roses at Kirk Kilish
The Ottoman government issued a formal account of the re occupation of Kirk Kilish by Turkish troops to counter Bulgarian claims of attacks. It describes residents showering flowers from windows as women wept with happiness, saying the emotion was indescribable.
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Constantinople
Kirk Kilish
Kirk Killah
Sioux delegation petitions for tribal fund distribution
A delegation of Sioux Indians led by Chief Red Dog from Pine Ridge Reservation urged the House Indian affairs committee to direct the pro rata distribution of the $1,600,000 tribal fund. The committee referred the matter to the interior department.
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Washington
Red Dog
Pine Ridge
8. D
House Indian Affairs Committee
Interior Department
Mutinous Vatican Guards Rebuffed by Holy See
In Rome on July 22 the mutinous Swiss guards received an ultimatum condemning their demands. The commander stated the term could not be accepted by the Holy See, citing discipline as the core principle of the service.
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Tome
Vatican
Holy See
Majority Favorable To Bank Legislation
Washington reports a partial Senate canvass shows 24 of 61 Democrats support prompt passage of a currency bill. Senator Owen expects to add more votes today, signaling that supporters will control the caucus and a bill's passage this session seems probable.
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Washington, DC
Senaior Owen
Senate
Mine disaster: Fourteen miners killed in Germany cave-in
Geblenkirchen Germany July 24. Fourteen miners were found dead after a cave-in at a coal mine caused by a recent cloudburst. A large section above the mine collapsed trapping the workers yesterday.
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Germany
Geblenkirchen
Cape May Ball Curbs Animal Themed Dances At League Event
Cape May New Jersey July 24 The tenga bunny hug and grisly bear were barred from the Commercial Law League of America annual balls just after a discussion of modern dance during the afternoon session.
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Cape May
N. J
Bunny Hug
Commercial Law League of America
Fire disaster at Binghamton Clothing Co claims many lives
State and local officials opened an inquiry into the Binghamton Clothing Co fire in which at least 60 people mostly women and girls perished. Inspectors from the labor department marshal s office and safety committees joined the search as 28 bodies were found with 34 reported missing and 54 survivors accounted for.
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Binghamton, N
Binghamton Clothing Company
Giris
State Department
Iabor
State Factory Investigating Commission
Committee of Safety of New York
Accused of Killing His Wife With File
William Hutler of Kenvil was shot and killed by Dover officers who mistook him for William Corduan husband of the Newark murder victim. Corduan was arrested nearby after the shooting. Police say the victim was killed by a sharp file forced through the mouth into the brain.
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Newark
WN. d
William Hutler
Kenvil
Dover
William Corduan
Corduan
Ethelbert Byram
Boulder Announces Shade Mandate To Curb Revealing Skirts
Boulder Colorado on July 26 reports city marshal Lawrence P Bass plans to regulate fashion in public streets. The shady side rule aims to curb diaphanous garments that reveal figures and attract crowds outside the courthouse square. Enforcement will challenge shop districts with sunny displays.
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Boulder
Colo
Lawrence P. Bass
Buss
Rose
Court House
Millionaire fugitive hid in hayloft charged with wife desertion
E C Manney once heir to a $500000 fortune is jailed in McPherson Kansas for wife desertion after a long manhunt. Sheriff Jackson found him in a haymow while searching a local farm. He awaits Reno county officers to transfer to Hutchinson for trial. Manney worked as a day laborer on a threshing crew.
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McPherson
Kan
E. C. Munney
Jackson
Manney
Reno County
Hutchinson
Manuscripts of Burns Sold Stirring Nation
London reports that the Glenriddell manuscripts of Robert Burns were sold by the Liver pool Athenaeum to a London dealer for at least 25000 dollars. A rumored American buyer has sparked protests over the loss of the priceless works.
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London
Robert Burns
Liverpool Athenaeum
Portuguese Revolt Grows Serious, Say Travelers Arriving Madrid
Reporters traveling from Portugal say the revolutionary movement there has become highly significant and even supporters of the republican government view the situation as serious.
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Madrid
Portugal
Wat king admits embezzlement in Mississippi case
Leigh Wat king deputy state land commissioner pleaded guilty to embezzling state funds. He was arrested July 16 and sentenced to one year in jail in Jackson Mississippi.
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Jackson, Miss
Leigh Watking
Japan Denies Supplying Chinese Insurgents
Tokyo reports the government denies charges from China that the Japanese army and navy secretly aid the southern insurgents in China. It reiterates a neutral stance and desire for peace.
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Tokyo
Japan
China
Planning an Incident at Shanghai Arsenal Reported
London dispatch notes a Shanghai Arsenal incident being planned with 1600 volunteers and public safety supplies arriving from Nekling. The Shanghai correspondent cites unrest and rebel efforts to seize control amid unclear details and local security measures referenced in the Telegram Company report.
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London
Nekling
Shanghai
Exchange Telegram Company
Phymo
Mississippi seeks 50 million in penalties against railroads
The state sues Yazoo and Mississippi Valley and Illinois Central alleging illegal consolidation. Attorney General Collina says the majority stock of Yazoo and Mississippi Valley is owned by Illinois Central and the state seeks 50 million dollars in penalties to stop the alleged anticompetitive agreement.
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Barkesdale
Mian
Missiseippi
Tilinole Central
Yazoo
Missinaippi Valley
Contendieo
Collina
Misaineippi Valley
the _Tllinois Central
Shoots Wife While Pleading for Kiss in Kansas City
Albert Schneider a machinist fired a bullet into his wife’s head and then shot himself at the store entrance where she worked. Mrs Olivette G Schneider had filed for divorce alleging three marriages including two other wives. The couple married in 1902 and had lived in Omaha and Waterloo.
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Kansas City
Albert Schneider
Olivette G. Schneider
Omaha
Neb
Waterloo
Mis
Schneider
Hornell
N. Y
Salt Lake City
Colombia Pushes Panama Claim in President's Message
President Carlos Restrepo told Congress references to the Panama Canal dominated his annual address. He urged closer understanding with the United States, rejected Jules Du Bois proposals as lacking justice, and said Thaddeus Thomson’s arrival gives hope for new settlement terms.
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Bogota
Colombia
Panama Canal
Carlos Restrepo
Congress
Ceast
United States
Jules du Bois
Washington
Wilson
Bryan
Thaddeus Thomson
Panama
35 Convicts Burned to Death at Oakley Convict Farm
In Jackson Mississippi on July 23 a fire trapped 35 African American prisoners on the second floor of an antiquated convict cage at Oakley farm. The barnlike structure lacked firefighting gear and a stairway collapse, costing all inmates their lives.
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Jackson
Miss
Oakley
Oakley Farm
Hayden Withdraws From Slavery Case
Thomas K. E. Hayden the associate counsel for the government in the Diggs Caminett white slave case submitted his resignation to Attorney General McReynolds saying he would be absent from California much of the trial. The attorney general will not appoint a successor and Attorneys Sullivan and Roche will prosecute the case.
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Washington
Thomas KE. Jayden
San Francisco
Cunsel
Diggs-Caminett
Thay
Attorny
McReynolds
Hayden
California
Sullivan and Roche
Unheard of Son Claims Estate in Meriden Probate
Meriden Connecticut July 22 The will of Major Theodore Byxbee a well known war veteran left a hole interest in property valued at 110000 to no son The dead man was said never to have acknowledged any son during his life and the discovery surprised heirs and probate officials
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Meriden
Conn
Theodore Byxbee
Lovina Tugs From Washington to Tuxpan War Zone
A damaged dispatch notes the battleship Lovina under heavy orders proceeding from Washington toward Tuxpan to protect lives and property amid tense coastal tensions. The report emphasizes naval movements and safety concerns in the region.
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Washington
Lovina
Vera Crug
Annick
Taghtiing
Local Theft Case Tied to Family Tactions
Police report a $22,000 currency theft linked to a family confrontation on Saturday. The suspect, described as Luke, allegedly assaulted a relative and fled, with investigators tracing the incident to the Welles area.
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Luke Hehe
Iriver
Aeb Amy
Open Fight to Stop Postal Extensions
Washington lawmakers summoned Postminster Foner Botleon to explain plans behind proposed postal extensions. The Senate appearance is viewed as a test of opposition to expanding the post office network.
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Washington
Postminster
Foner Botleon
Senate
Japanese Refuse to Lend Support to Huerta Plans
In El Paso on July 28, a report says Japan will not aid Huerta against the United States. Huerta allegedly sought Japan’s sympathy, but Tokyo assured no resistance would be offered. Mexico City announced Japan asked the provisional government to avoid anti American demonstrations. Japan values friendly Mexico ties but wants to prevent straining U.S. relations.
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Paso
Tex
Mexicn
Japan
Huerta
Mexico
United States
Ats
Mexico City
Jopat
Constitutionalists gain on Monclova and surround Torreon forces
From Coahuila July 24 the constitutionalists advance against northern Mexico elites holding Torreon Saltillo Monterey and Nuevo Laredo. A Monclova detachment reportedly killed officers and scattered. Monclova is cut off from supplies as the balance of power shifts. Americans are shielded by Carranza orders though refugees near Sabinas total about 1000 in box cars on rations.
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Coahuila
Mex
Eagle Pass
Tex
Constitutional
Lsts
Mexico
Torreon
Saltillo
Monterey
Lampit
Monclova
Nuevo Laredo
Maas
Carranza
Huerta
Durango
Jesus Carrango
Carrango
Sabinas
Constitutional Headquarters
Washington Cabinet Not Held as Secretaries Leave Town
Washington July 23 The regular cabinet meeting was not held as most secretaries were out of town. President Wilson studied state department reports on Mexico and the Nicaraguan treaty while Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson preparations shift to New York by sea. Senator Fall urged immediate action to protect American citizens abroad, debating whether to authorize armed force in Mexico.
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Washington
Wilson
State Department
Henry Lane Wilson
Mexico City
Havana
New York
Key West
Bevan
Mexico
United States
Fall
New Mexico
Chalyon
Cam Naithy
Nikita Carer
Full
Bonniier
Capeddoney
Favon
Blane
Mexicaa
Alfalfa Bill Seeks Senate Vote on Mexico Intervention
Representative William A Murray of Oklahoma nicknamed Alfalfa Bill introduced resolutions urging Senate concurrence to intervene in Mexico if order and peace are not restored within days after a presidential proclamation. The move aims to compel a government response under Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huerta Washington
William A. Murray
Okiadors
Alfalfa Hi
Senate
Mexico
Wilson
Paul Cunningham Proves Alibi in Watseka Case
Des Moines, July 22. Paul M. Cunningham of Des Moines won the right to stay home denying the charge of muniering a Souls turnover mined Melvin Broderick near Watseka on September 8, 1801. After examining witnesses, Des Moines officials ruled Cunningham’s alibi credible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Paul M. Cunningham
Watseka
Melvin Broderick
Gavernon Clarke
Former Justice Moody Shows Notable Recovery
The article notes Justice Moody's substantial improvement after a recent health setback. It references observers from Pine End and mentions Pine End Site and related individuals in a cautious tone. Weather and timing hints accompany the report, with optimism about recovery by month’s end.
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Ahmeek
George Danblom
George Unaworth
Superior
August Beck
Calumet and Hela
J. Kenneth McLeod
Red Jacket
Hancock
South Range
Sun Yat Sen
Pekin
Daily Telegraph
Pustow
Kwang Tun
Bun Vat @en
Provietyrne
Yuan Bhai Kai
Blaze
Millionaire Brady
Court
Jerseyman
Burns
Shanghai Arsenal
State of
Mississippi
Restrepo
Tuxpam
Burleson
Paul Cunningham
Moody
Haverit
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