President Flays Publisher in Panama Canal Purchase Critique
The President submits to Congress information countering false accusations of U S corruption in Panama canal acquisition. He blames The World and Joseph Pulitzer for libelous stories, naming Taft and Robinson among those improperly alleged to profit. The president insists no proof supports the charges and condemns the widespread press slander.
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Indianapolis
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Delavan Smith
Smith
New York
the World
Joseph Pulitzer
Pulitzer
Charles P. Taft
William H. Taft
Douglas Robinson
Cromwell
Panama Canal Company
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Mr. Tat
Mr. Robinson
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Public servant accused in national disgrace and Pulitzer case
The piece contrasts a public servant who betrays trust or commits blackmail with theft or financial dishonesty, noting Mr Joseph Pulitzer’s guilt in this instance. It declares a high national duty to prosecute and mentions the attorney general considering proceedings against Pulitzer, followed by a long account of canal property purchases.
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Joseph Pu-litzer
Pulitzer
Dutch Seize Venezuelan Coast Guard Ship at Curacao Harbor
The Dutch cruiser Gelderland towed the Venezuelan Alexis after forcing a boarding at Patrio ybello. Dutch marines stayed aboard as the crew went ashore despite threats of Venezuelan fire. In Willemstad, the battleship Jacob Van Reems Kerk arrived with the prize 23 de Mayo amid cheering crowds.
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Willemstad
Curacao
Jacob van Reemskerk
Explosion at Bas Obispo kills many workers near Panama
An 80 000 pound dynamite blast at Bas Obispo railroad camp fifteen miles from Panama killed two score or more and injured about fifty. Fifteen bodies were recovered with fifteen to thirty more believed buried. Most victims were Spaniards or native mixed race laborers. a train carrying American engineers passed moments before the explosion, with no injuries to those on board.
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Colon
Panama
Bas Obispo
Canal
Canal Zone
Wreck of the Clemson Survivors Reported Lost
The steamer Wells recovered two hatches from the Clemson, sunk in a recent Lake Superior storm. The Wells arrived at Fort William with the cargo near Whitefish Point. All 24 crew members are declared lost.
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Fort William
Ont
Wells
Clemson
Lake Superior
Whitefish Point
Attempted poisoning alleged in Belle Fourche case
John Karinen of Belle Fourche reportedly fed doped liver to hogs causing their deaths. Investigators found strychnine in the liver and Karinen believes someone attempted to poison him and his family, an act thwarted when the liver was not consumed.
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John Karinen
Belle Fourche
Karinen
Champion Hog of State Claim Emerges
Olof Gilbertson a farmer near Irene declares himself champion hog raiser of Southern South Dakota after selling a 650 pound hog for 35.42 more than four good cows would bring. He emphasizes the extraordinary market premium and his farming prowess.
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Olof Gilbertson
Irene
South Dakota
Justices Split Over Harriman Inquiry Privacy Limits
The Supreme Court debates whether the Interstate Commerce Commission may compel Harriman and Kahn to answer questions about private transactions involving railroad securities. Justice Holmes upholds privacy limits and narrowed inquiry scope, while Justices Day and Harlan urge broader responses. Justice Moody did not participate.
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Messrs
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Commission
Harriman
Union Pacific Railway
Harlan
McKenna
Justice Day
United States Circuit Court
Southern District of New York
Kahn
Moody
Perkins Resolution Creates Five Member Special Committee
Washington reported that Representative Perkins of New York moved a resolution for a five member special committee to address the president's criticism of Congress over detailing secret service men. The measure was adopted with Perkins Denby Weeks Williams and Boyd named to the panel.
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Perkins
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Denby
Mich
Weeks
Mass
Williams
Miss
Boyd
Ruef Convicted of Bribery in San Francisco
Abraham Ruef former political boss of San Francisco was found guilty of bribery after a 24 hour jury deliberation. Judge William P Lawler warned the crowd as police kept order amid intense courtroom excitement and attempts to disrupt the trial.
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Abraham Ruef
San Francisco
William P. Lawler
Train Strikes Hand Car. One Worker Killed on Burlington Line
An ore train on the Burlington narrow gauge line east of Lead derailed into a hand car carrying railroad workers. Five men were injured and one fatally hurt as the collision sent workers to their jobs. Rescue crews responded and authorities inspected the scene for causes and safety lapses.
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Burlington
Lead
Firebug confession rocks state crime ring case
State's Attorney Carlson went to Sioux City and secured a confession from Stanley, implicating six others in a scheme including the Mutual Lumber Yard hotel elevator warehouses and barns valued at over 60000. The Hemstock leaders also confessed after pressure.
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Aia
Hemsock
Vic Oro Andersons
Joe Dunn
Marvin Stanley
Charles Rene
Iegent
Carlson
Sioux Zai
Stanley
Bi Mutual
Stanyi
Res
Canton
Hemstocks
Uniform Pure Food Law Move Reported At Mackinac Island
A committee led by Dr. Foust of Pennsylvania was formed at the State and National Pure Food Commissioners meeting on Mackinac Island August 4 to 7 1908 to draft a Model Pure Food Law. The aim is a uniform law across states aligned with U S rulings and law to end disputes among manufacturers dealers jobbers and commissioners.
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Pure Food Commissioners
Seni
Mackinac Island
Dr. Foust
Pennsylvania
United States
Wolsey News Notes Share Local Happenings and Visits
Mrs T R Hulbert recovers from illness. Ida Cooper visits from Bonilla. Ostlunds drive to Huron then return. Presbyterian Ladies annual pie sale a success. Various locals travel for work and school. Christmas tree preparations begin. Several Wolsey residents called as witnesses in a murder case locally. Quo Vadis Club forms a weekly program and social. Rev Boslough holds M E church meetings with small crowds. Mr Agar of Huron gives Sunday address with Mr Notestein assisting.
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Carl Smith
Watertown
E. C. Willis
D. E. Evans
Goodwill
Sisseton
Noble Brothers Theatre Co
Goodykoontz
Mason City
Roy van Voorhis
Bances
Texas
A. Oe
Henry Miner
Gov. Crawford
Normal School
Aberdeen
H. J. Ward
Huron
North Carolina
Kathryn N. Adams
Eng
Oxford University
Adams
Huron Ice Co
Huon
Ruggles
Roggles
Harry
G. S. Hutchinson
James Valley Bank
Stanford University
Hutchinson
Calif
Great Lick
James Lick
Hum Ostland
En Pie Sa
Fred Eagar
Bonilla
Quo Vadis Club
Charley Jefferson
Boslough
M. E. Church
Notes From Cavour Truncated Local Item Montage
Community notes report changes at the depot night operator role and the new section boss for Cavour. Residents include Mrs Nolan and family visits, deaths of Mrs Schneller and a sister of Mrs McDermott, and a completed railroad sidewalk improvement.
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