Disastrous Ruef Trial Sees Defense Rebuked In Court
In San Francisco on November 20 the Ruef trial opened with courtroom rebukes to defense attorney Ach as he tried to cast doubt on Prosecution Chief Witness Jax Gallagher. The session proved disastrous for Ruef while Detective Burns filed charges against guards Charles Kelley and John Attridge, signaling probing friction between police and graft prosecution.
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San Francisco
Ach
Ruef
Jax Gallagher
Galligher
Burns
Charles Kelley
John
First National Bank in Fort Scott Closed by Federal Order
The First National Bank of Fort Scott Kansas was closed today by President Grant Hornadey. Washington authorities proposed appointing a receiver. The bank’s assets and liabilities are unclear and the cause of failure was not announced.
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Fort Scott
Kan
First National Bank
Grant Hornadey
Washington
Horraday
Court notes indicate trust bank filing and divorce actions
Receiver Walter Neidner seeks a $25 000 mile bill for Farmers & Traders National Bank building with action pending after Knowles returns from Wallowa. Mabel Mitchell sues EB C Mitchell for divorce alleging desertion. J N Watsachke sues Perry DaLappe over alleged payment. Matthias Jandiag sentenced to hang for the murder of Mary Seamraker with January execution date. Wall a Walla valley fruit crop valued around 1.6 million dollars.
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Walter Neidner
Farmers & Traders National Bank
Knowles
Wallowa County
Mabel Mitchell
EB. C. Mitchell
Circuit Court
J. N. Watsachke
Perry DaLappe
Oregon City
Sov
Matthias Jandiag
Mary Seamraker
Pinchot Offered Agricultural Secretary Post
Washington reports that Pinchot chief forester has been offered the agriculture secretaryship in Taft's cabinet. It is also said that Overton W. Price will succeed Pinchot as forester.
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Washington
Ford Pinchot
Taft
Overton W. Price
Pinchot
Workmen in Fatal Accident in Brooklyn Explosion
Fifteen men killed when a gas main exploded five feet below street level during sewer work. A burning mass of planking and a cave-in trapped and buried workers as a water main flooded the area. Samuel Prout died trying to save a woman and child. his wife narrowly escaped.
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Brooklyn
Saumuel Prout
Prout
Bryan Tammany Impotent in NY Campaign, Bryan Writes
In Lincoln Neb Nov 20 W J Bryan says Tammany was impotent or failed to aid the Democratic ticket in New York. He questions whether the candidate, the platform, or Tammany itself caused the loss and suggests nominating a new candidate and letting Tammany write the platform to secure victory.
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Lincoln
Neb
Tammany
Democratic Party
W. J. Bryan
The
Commoner
New York
Milton faces $18,000 fee for cost adjustment
A Milton case cites a significant fee totaling eighteen thousand dollars tied to cost adjustments. Details specify the amount and the party seeking compliance, with no additional context provided.
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Milton
Frank Pry Elected Trustee in Scriber Bankruptcy Estate
Frank Pry was unanimously elected trustee with bonds set at $10 000, to be increased as the referee deems necessary. The meeting showed several thousand dollars in liabilities not listed on Scriber’s schedule. Referee John B Hudgens presided over creditors from outside points filing verified claims in what was described as one of the county’s largest bankrupt estates.
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Cove
Contey
Conley
Frank Pry
Scriber
John
Hudgins
J. We
Ber
Kaiser Interview Supposedly Forecasts British Losses and Asia Pivot
London reports a claimed interview with the Kaiser aboard the imperial yacht at Bergen on July 19. The Century Magazine publication allegedly reveals bitter anti England views, predicted colonial losses to Japan, planned open doors with China, and expectations of a U.S.-Japan confrontation within a decade.
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Bergen
Norway
Portland boys Edward and Harry Eaton Charged with Counterfeiting
Edward and Harry Eaton of Baker City were released on their own recognizance in Portland on November 20 as their case awaits grand jury action. They could not post $1500 bonds.
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Portland
Ore
Edward
Harry Eaton
Baker City
Baby dies in North La Grandes residence
The infant of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Gilmore, formerly of Elgin, died. Funeral arrangements are being made. The Gilmore couple moved to this city from Elgin about the year.
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J. C. Gilmore
North la Grands
Rockefeller silent on many questions during croga inquiry
New York, Nov 20 Rockefeller refused to answer questions about 1882 trust formation and large holdings saying he would decline unless government attorneys insisted. Deputy AG Kellogg pressed about cash, property and trust details amid the croga examination. Morton Rostenthal drafted the defiant response. In Chicago the same day a car plunge into Calumet River killed Joseph Meyer and Margaret Atkins. four drivers and four women passengers were rescued.
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New York
John D.rockefeller
Kellogg
Mortie Rosenthal
Standard Oil Company
Rockefeller
Chicago
Calumet River
Joseph Meyer
Margaret Atkins
Suburban Train Collision Kills Seven in Illinois
Chicago report states seven members of the Pittsburg Quincy railroad section were killed when a suburban train struck a hand car west of the city. Authorities investigate cause as emergency crews respond to the scene.
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Chicago
Ethideen Pitsssan * Pe ' Quincy Railroad
Here
Congreve 14 Failing in Paso Robles
Governor-clad Congreve of Washington shows little improvement at Paso Robles as doctors monitor a serious Brights disease condition. Early signs suggested progress but his health has worsened, prompting concern among officials and supporters.
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Congreve
Paso Robles
Washington
Brieht
Water company sued for 17 million in San Francisco fire damages
A suit for 17 million dollars was filed in federal court alleging the Spring Valley Water Co failed to place water mains properly, causing greater fire damage in the quake. The action, by 100 property owners with 23 000 claims, also targets a gas company for explosion damage. The case seeks a broader ruling affecting the capital.
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San Francisco
Valley Water Company
Weeter Company
United States Circuit Court
Atockhold
New Change Tonight Promises Family Evening At Pastime
The Pastime unveils a new change this evening designed to delight every family member with a specially adapted program. The lineup includes songs by Messia Filatt and Ferrin and a coon song by Mr. Hiatt, promising engaging entertainment for all patrons.
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Messia
Filatt
Ferrin
Curtain Delayed at Stewards Opera House
The curtain at Stewards Opera House will not rise until 9 p m tomorrow to allow local business men to attend after finishing daytime duties.
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Steward’s Opera House
Whisky and Jealousy Fatal in Portland Hotel
William Grandjean enraged by jealousy and whisky attempted to kill Carrie Swofford with a meat ax, then committed suicide with carbolic acid in a Terminal hotel room. Swofford was attacked in the hotel kitchen where she worked as a cook but was saved by a bystander named Waltress.
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Portland
William Grandjean
Carrie Swofford
Staire
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