Williamsons Land Fraud Trial Opens In Oregon
In Portland on July 7 Judge J J De Haven presided as the second land fraud trial began. Congressman J N Williamson Van Geaner and Marlon R Biggs a former US land commissioner faced charges of conspiring to obtain land near Prineville Oregon by pressuring witnesses to swear falsely before land officials. The indictment under section 1440 carries fines up to 10000 and up to two years in prison. The case centers on fake declarations by about 100 witnesses to secure timber and stone act lands for Williamson and Van Wesner to use as a cattle range. The jury selection opened and over 100 prosecution witnesses are ready.
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Scripps News Association
Portland Or
Federal District Court Today
J J de Haven
J N Williamson
van Geaner
Marlon R Biggs
United States Land Commissioner
Prineville
Oregon
Representative Williamson
Ander
United States
Peraone
Marion R Biggs
Williamson and van Wesner
Partoore
Pear Prineville
Mitchell
Oregon congressman on trial amid state political figures
A special jury of 70 talesmen was drawn to try Congressman Williamson and others in a high profile Oregon political-case. Brenda J Heney leads prosecution for United States attorney while defense teams include Jaige A S and Lionel R Webster. Williamson has long service dating to 1886 and earlier roles as Crook County sheriff and congressman.
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Crook County
Congress
Malcom M Moody
Williameon
Meade
Federal Court Jurisdiction Upheld in Goebel Case
Judge Cochran ruled the federal court has jurisdiction in the Cast Powers death sentence case tied to the Goebel assassination. Powers’ attorney argued for removal to state court, but the federal forum was retained.
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Scrippa News Aradciation
Mayaville
Cochran
United States District Court Today
Cast Powéra
Goebel
Powers
American Librarians Association Elects Officers
The American Librarians Association elected officers including President Hal of Brooklyn Vice President O W Andrews of Chicago Second Vice President Caroline Garla of Dover NH Secretary JJ Wyer Lincoln Neb Treasurer Gardner Jones of Salem MA Recorder Helen Haines of New York Trustees for the endowment fund from New York Washington Asheville Nashville and Atlantic City. The association also announced the next convention dates.
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Scripps News Association
Portland
American Librarians Association Today
Hal
Brooklyne
O W Andrews
Chicago
Caroline Garla
Dover
JJ Wyer
Lincoln
Neb
Gardner Jones
Salem
Second Tunnel Through Scrippa Near Brigne Finished
The Sunplan project reports completion of the second tunnel during the night near Brigne Switzerland on July 7. The milestone marks a major advancement for the Scrippa News Association backed line.
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Brigne
Switzerland
Tried to Cheat the Gallows in Kentucky Hanging
Robert Mathey was hanged in the jail yard at 6:46 AM in Owenboro Kentucky. He attempted to cheat the gallows by cutting his wrist, but the death watch thwarted the plan. He was convicted of murdering Mira Fame Watkins and killed her cousin James Gregson who opposed the marriage.
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Borlops Newe Association
Owenaboro
Robert Mathey
Jall
Mathey Wre
Mira Fame Watkins
James Gregson
Endeavor Delegates Plan Excurions to National Convention
Christian Endeavors in Baltimore report plans for national meetings with delegates to travel to Washington DC Gettysburg Seattle and Los Angeles for upcoming convention efforts. The text notes uneven progress but shows goal of securing the next national gathering.
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Baltimore
Juiz J
Obsistas Endeavor
Washington DC
Gettyeburg
Seattle
Los Angeles
Huattio
Little
Bank Officer Arrested in Davenport Misappropriation Case
A Davenport National Bank officer, identified as president, was arrested this afternoon in Davenport Washington on charges of misappropriating funds totaling eighty thousand dollars. He is jailed on a five thousand dollar bail. Several details remain unclear due to the OCR.
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Boston
Default National Bank of
Davenport
Washington
Amicable Agreement Report From Paris Ministers Meeting
Paris July 7 Prember Kouvier told the Council of Ministers there is every reason to hope for a complete understanding with Germany on the Moroccan question after this morning's cabinet meeting.
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Paris
Council of Ministers
Prember Kouvier
Germany
Steamer Liveup Detained Over Found Munitions
Saigon July 7. The steamer Liveup has been detained after authorities discovered munitions aboard. The seizure follows a routine inspection and underscores security concerns in maritime traffic through the harbor.
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Scripps News Association
Saigon
Liveup
Root Accepts State Portfolio and Plans Return
Oyster Bay July 7 The executive office announces Elihu Root has accepted the tender of the presidency of the State Department and will assume charge in about two weeks He will not be in Washington permanently until September The president travels to Ocean Grove NJ then to Jersey City and Ocean Grove to address the National Educational Association The convention is expected to elect a new head Nathan Schaffer of Pennsylvania and California is tipped for the next meeting
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Heripps News Association
Oyster Bay
Wea
Elihu Root
Hosinese
Wallington
Oysnor Bay
Ocean Grove NJ
Long Inland
Long Island City
Jurney City
Ocean,Gove
National Educational Association
Loeb
Secret Service
Jeneoy City
Dryden
Kean
Redbury Park
Oocean Grove
Autoriation
Nathan Schaffer
Pennaplyania
California
Stokes
Potemkin Crew Rallies Amid Black Sea Tensions
Dispatches report that the battleship Catherine the Great crew joined mutineers in Port Petersburg area. The Potemkin halted a British steamer at Theodosia, forcing its crew to follow, with coalding and evasive movement as reports claim Potemkin left Theodosia and later was sighted near Yalta amid bombardment fears.
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Londor
Petersburg Cays
Theolense
Kuier Potamkin
Potemkin
Theodesia
Gas Company Ousted In Topeka District Decision
Topeka July 7 The district court ousted the Kanens Natural Gas Company from the state. The Delaware chartered firm had a capital of two million dollars and was described as the largest owner of national gas in the world.
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Crippe News Association
Topeka
Kan
District Today
Kanens Natural Gag Company
Delaware
Ex Senator Dead Helena July 7 Wilbury Fish Band
Former United States Representative from Montana and early vigilante leader died today in Helena at age seventy two. The obituary notes his role in local reform and his prominence in state politics.
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Helena
United States
Repati
Montana
The Sultan Ill, Amid Alarm, in Constantinople
The illness of the sultan continues causing concern in Constantinople as he remains unable to attend to any business affairs. Rumors of decline and possible breakdown prompt officials to monitor the situation closely.
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Constantinople
Igorgis
Refinery Law Declared Unconstitutional by Supreme Court
The Topeka supreme court ruled the state oil refinery law unconstitutional as an internal improvement, calling prison refinery practices a subterfuge. Governor Hoch voiced a hostile stance toward oil interests and suggested a special session to counter the oil companies.
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Scrippa News Association
Topeka
Kan
Supreme Court Today
Govenor Hoch
John D. Rockefeller
Expressed Regrets By Serippa None Association
The Sultan of Constantinople exposes formal regret over a misinterpretation by an American interpreter and reports the incident closed.
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Serippa
Constantinople
American Surgical Association Elects Officers
The association met in San Francisco and elected officers for next year. President is Dr A Yan Veeber of Albany New York. vice president Dr J Ki Moore of Minneapolis. second vice-president Dr Jt Munroe of Boston. secretary Dr P Allen of Cleveland. treasurer R Fowler of Brooklyn. recording secretary Dr U Hi Hart of Philadelphia. The meeting also set dates for a future gathering in Cleveland.
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Scrippa News Association
Ban Francisco
American Surgical Association Today
Cleveland
Ohio
A Yan Veeber
Albany
J Ki Moore
Minneapolis Minn
Jt Munroe
Boston
P Allen
R Fowler
Brooklyn
U Hi Hart
Philadelphia
Eight Tramps Arrested After Attempted Wreck Near Laramie
Laramie July 7 eight tramps are under arrest for attempting to wreck the Union Pacific Overland Limited at Borford. Obstructions were placed on the track but the engine halted in time to avert a disaster. The incident occurred around two thirty in the morning.
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Laramie Wyche
Bora
Union Pacific
Overland Limited
Boford
Port Blakely Nabbed Prisoners Near Town
Police were notified by Port Blakely marshal that three escaped inmates from McNeil's Island are corraled in Port Blakely Washington. Authorities believe they are little threat and not armed.
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Seattle
Wawh
Marabal
Port Blakely
McNeil's Island
Milwaukee official jailed for bribery in building project case
Michael Dunne, former Milwaukee building superintendent, is sentenced to five years at the Home of Correction for taking a $1500 bribe from Colingrave Pabet, brewer, for a building permit and illegal pacification. He turned state's evidence.
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A. L. Association
Christian Endeavors
Borippa News Association
Royal Tailors
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Genuine
Ae Aaugh
Root
Boripps News Association
Theodosia
Smetilvy
Yalta
Crimea
Sbclipps New Association
Scrippa News
Borippa Newa Association
Berippa News Association
Geddes Bros
Newlin Drug CO
Wellman & CO
Tb Jor
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