New Trial of Thaw Set to Start Monday in Tombs Quest
Judge Dowling vows speedy proceedings as Harry Kendall Thaw faces a jury for the murder of Stanford Witte. The prosecution will reuse the same hypothetical questions, with Jerome following a similar prosecutorial line as in the first trial. Public mood and lynching statistics appear in the surrounding summaries. Prominent Salvation Army officers gather in Pay City for four days of congress and the unveiling of a new barracks.
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New York
Barry Thaw
Sigha
Stanford Witte
Harry Kendall
Victor J. Dowling
Mapes
Johne Fitzgerald
Wyite
Dowling
Tivelokter
Jerome
Pay City
Mich
Salvation Army
Lynchings Decline in 1907 Reports in Louisiana and New York
New York January 3 reports show fewer lynchings in 1907 with Louisiana experiencing a notable drop. The statistics indicate a continued decrease in mob violence compared with the previous year, reflecting social tensions and law enforcement responses across the states.
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New York
Night Raiders Burn Two Tobacco Warehouses in Russellville
About 100 horsemen rode into Russellville under darkness and set fire to two Independent tobacco warehouses. Three policemen defending the buildings were captured and held until the blaze spread beyond control. Total loss estimated at 40000 dollars.
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Russellville
Horgeback
Loxta
Hope Chapter 19 to Install Officers at Masonic Hall
Hope Chapter No 19 will hold its installation at the Masonic hall this evening. The retiring officers listed include Mae Noyes and Mary Forrest, with Mary Forrest to be W M and Louise Wood to serve as treasurer. Installing officer Mrs Fredike will oversee the ceremony and a banquet will follow.
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Mra
Fred Jackson
Lina Reynolds
Mov Bay
W. Avery Harrisn
Mies Pauline Lederle
Ada
Fred Bebnke
Ruth
Fred Swaney
Bether
Ona Berber
Martha
Bese Bohnenkimp
Nellie Niet
Mary Forrest
Rachel EB. Worstell
A. C. Williams
W. P
Mary Warnick
Louise Wood
Treas
Pauline Lederle
Carrie Hunter
M. Reed
Frank Jackson
Hoyt
M. Reynolds
Edna Swarts
H. C. Grady
M. K. Hall
Esther
William Vdohnenkamp
Miners Entombed In Ely Stay Hopeful Amid Rescue Efforts
Reports from Ely Nev indicate 10 days or more will pass before rescuers reach Brown MacDonald and Batley three miners trapped since December. They communicate by telephone and report good health though unhappy with quarters. water and food are supplied and they pass time with occasional singing.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Ely
Nev
Brown
Mac Donald Wod Batley
Deceember J
Giraus
Ciel Reacher
Alr
Pettibone Case Heads to Jury Amid Defense Remarks
Hawley argues the defense dares not present witnesses and asserts Orchard’s testimony remains unshaken under cross examination. Judge Wood instructs jurors to consider the testimony and statutory conspiracy law as the case nears adjournment.
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Hawley
Orchard
Pettibone
Juge Wood
James H. Hawley
Judie Wood
Hy Hawley
Parryns
Darrow
Walertt
Bank clerk admits padding assets to deceive state banker officials
H. L. Storrs, a bookkeeper for J. Jarrett Brown of California Safe Deposit & Trust, confessed that over 1,000,000 dollars were falsely added to bank assets to mislead state commissioners. The testimony followed a tense cross examination and Storrs claimed the confession is complete in every detail.
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San Francisco
H. L. Storrs
J. Jarrett Brown
California Safey Deposit & Trust Company
County high school urged to keep students home
A county official argues for establishing a county high school to reduce out-of-county attendance. About 100 local students currently attend high schools elsewhere, with many more likely to join if costs rise. The plan outlines petition requirements, voter submission, location choice, and a four-year program beyond eighth grade with superintendent guidance.
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Superintendent of Public Instruction
New Store Opens with Snodgrass as Proprietor
James G. Snodgrass, son of a well known Union County pioneer family, takes over E. P. Staples grocery at opening. Staples built a large local business during four years of active service and Snodgrass, as former head clerk, is expected to bring continued success.
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E. P. Staples
James G. Snodgrass
Union County
Staples
Snodgrass
Weather Update for Pacific Northwest and Intermountain
Eastern Oregon and Washington expect rain and snow tonight and Saturday with cooler conditions. Southern Idaho forecast shows fall tonight and a brief Saturday mix.
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Oregon
Washington
Idaho
County high schools urged to free pupils, funded by tax
A letter from C. D. Huffman argues county high schools should be free for all pupils in Union County who pass exams. He proposes funding through taxes like other levies, noting Union County spends about 250 dollars per student sent to distant schools and invites taxpayers to respond.
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Union County
C.D. Hupfman
State Democratic Committee Meeting Plans Convention
Portland January 3 The state democratic committee will meet at the imperial hotel January 18 to discuss convention plans. About eight delegates will attend. The election method for a new state committee and whether delegates to the national convention are chosen by state convention or by primary will be decided at this meeting.
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Portland
State Democrate Committee
Imperial Hole
Deogelaten
Tate
Wystem
German editor found guilty of libel in Moltke case
Berlin reports editor Harden was convicted of libel for charges against the Knights of the Round Table and Von Moltke. He received a four month prison sentence after an earlier trial was halted by the Kaiser’s order. The case centered on articles printed by Harden alleging Immagisties against Von Moltke.
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Berlin
Harden
Knights of the Round Table
Germany
von Moltke
Kalwer
Russian Democrat Leader Milyukov to Sail for New York
Paul Milyukov, leader of the democrats in the Russian Duma, will sail from Liverpool to New York where he is expected to deliver a sensational address on Russian conditions before the National Civic Forum. He plans a brief three day stay in America before voting again on the Duma leadership upon reconvening.
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San Francisco
London
Paul Milyoukov
Democrats
Liverpool
New York
National Civic Forum
Constitutional Democrate
Duma
Milyoukov
America
Tewte
Springfield lawmakers return to capital to reconvene assembly
Springfield legislators prepare to resume business in the capital today with plans to reconvene the general assembly tomorrow.
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Hilnels
Springfield
Til. Dom
Tsinete
Aenoral Assembly
Suspended Seattle News Plant Bought by Tacoma Buyer
The plant of the suspended Seattle News has been purchased by BR. F. Radebaugh of Tacoma who will take it to that place. He refuses to state whether or not he intends to start a paper.
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Tacoma
Seattle News
BR. F. Radebaugh
Tacomin
Indictment Targeting State Treasurer and Bank Officials
Portland journal reports imminent indictments of State Treasurer George A. Steg for allowing use of state funds by defunct bank officials. Also named are J T Ream, Burkhardt, Hit, and Atchinson for allegedly taking deposits after insolvency was known. Further indictments may follow.
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Portland
Portland Journal
Ghes
George A. Steg
TM Ila Conranive & Trust Company
Jt 14
Chat J.T Ream
Insuinetions
T. ‘J. Burkhardt
George Hit
John Atchinson
Bank to Liquidate as Stockholders Vote Tomorrow
New York January stockholders of the Bogger National Bank Beaver and Pearl streets will meet to ratify directors action to liquidate the bank. Gaylord Wilshire editor of a lifestyle magazine and former bank president says the bank will wind down after determining assets can cover deposits and expenses.
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New York
Natonal Bank
Beaver and Pearl Steeats
Nauidate
Gaylord Wilshire
W Woedalixt Magasine
Neevols
Iowa Teachers Exposition Closes With Education Ladder Talk
New Moines Iowa Ian Dr Ele mer Elleworth Brown United commissioner of education delivered the principal address at today's session of the Iowa State Teachers exoclation speaking on The Educational Ladder State Superintendent John F Mite and Chicago Superintendent Edwin G Cooley spoke as the convention closes this afternoon
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New Moines
Iowa
Elemer Elleworth Brown
United Commissioner of Education
Washington
John F. Mite
Edwin G. Cooley
Chicago
Wu Ting Fang Sails to the United States
Shanghai January 3 Wu Ting Fang recently named to head the Chinese mission to the United States will depart early this month. He travels with several young Chinese students as part of the delegation.
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Shanghai
Wu Ting Fang
United States
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