Grand jury turns 115 attention to Schmitz case
San Francisco a grand jury focuses on the United Railroads and Home Telephone Companies franchise and bonds after mayor Schmitz is subpoenaed. It will probe alleged bribery of city officers and leases for temporary municipal offices, with graft discoveries kept secret until Schmitz’s appearance.
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Schmitz
Scripps News Association
San Francisco
Grand Jury
United Railroads
Home Telephone Companies
President Transferred to Mayflower for Washington Arrival
The Navy department was notified that the President and his party were moved to the Mayflower at three o'clock and are scheduled to land in Washington at ten thirty.
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Scrippe News Association
Ington
Navy Department
Washington
Attorneys seek extra time for Agnes Mayers appeal
In Washington on November 26 Attorneys for Agnes Mayers convicted of murdering her husband in Kansas City must file a brief with the Supreme Court by tomorrow or lose the chance at further respite. The defense cites lack of funds and asks for an extension until the day after tomorrow.
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Scripps News Association
Washington
Agnes Mayers
Kansas City
Supreme Court
Eureka Public Building Site Picked in Colorado
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw announced a Eureka Colorado public building site at Fifth and H Streets. In Guthrie Oklahoma the constitutional convention moved to recombine boundaries as the focus, with election contest disputes likely to be resolved by courts.
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Scripps News Association
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Shaw
Eureka
Colorado
Fifth and
H Streets
Guthrie, Okla
Committee On
Indian Territory
Racing season ends in the east with bookmakers’ gains
The eastern racing season ends with a long lull till April. Bookmakers reportedly took all the money as players, aside from a few, mostly lost, with bookmaker winnings ranging from $5,000 to $100,000.
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Scripps News Association
Brooklyn
N. Y
East
Evidence of Drowning in Grace Brown Case
Physicians testified that Grace Brown died from concussion of the brain caused by blows to the head before her body was thrown into the lake. They said all signs of drowning were absent.
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Scripps News Association
Herkimer, N
Gillette
Grace Brown
Wealthy Kentucky farmer slain in feud
Middlesboro Ky Nov 26 John Up ton a wealthy farmer was killed this morning by miner James Hearald who escaped to the mountains after the long running feud between them.
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Scripps News Association
Middlesboro
John Upton
James Hearald
Jeffries and O'Brien in Benefit Exhibition in Los Angeles
Retired heavyweight Jim Jeffries and former titleholder Philadelphia Jack O'Brien boxed tonight at the Pacific Athletic Pavilion for the Police Relief Fund. The Simpson Auditorium drew a crowded house with thousands turned away as Abe Attell, the featherweight champion, refereed.
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Scripps News Association
Los Angeles
Jim Jeffries
Philadelphia
Jack O'Brien
Jim Tremble
Fred Cooley
Pacific Athletic Pavilion
Police Relief Fund
Simpson Auditorium
Abe Attel
Anniversary of Pike's Peak Victory Established
Denver observers mark one hundred years since Lieut. Pike planted the national flag on the peak now named Pike's Peak. Ceremonies described as national in character honored the occasion today in Colorado.
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Scripps News Association
Denver
Colo
Pike
Pike's Peak
Nationa
Monkey dies in Caruso's cage after candy feast
New York reports the famous monkey from Caruso's act died today in its cage. Officials suggest overfeeding with candy by eager crowds may have caused the death. The incident adds to the actor’s famed publicity.
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Scripps News Association
New York
Caruso
Wreck on Chicago and Alton Bandit Captured
Glasgow Missouri reports officers captured a man identified as Claud Randall or Tobe Truehart, 21, accused of robbing passengers on the Chicago and Alton train. He allegedly took about $2,000, later recovered by train men. He claims California origin and says he and his brother also robbed a Rock Island train on the 7th of this month.
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Scripps News
Glasgow
Chicago and Alton
Claud Randall
Dix inquiry hears crew statements on Jeanie collision
Seattle reports during the inquiry this morning Second Mate Gustafson of Wieslewiie Jeanie testified that the Jeanie did not sound the reverse gong until the ships were together. Investigators planned grappling to tear the cabin off and recover the bodies.
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Scripna News Association
Seattle
Dix
Gustafson
Wieslewiie
Jeanie
New Gold Find in Northwest Sparks Rush at Maidstone
Experienced miner Boyce reports placer diggings east of Maidstone Sask between here and Bir ling with samples that assayed well. News spreads as crowds flock to stake claims and form companies to mine the extended gold area.
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Scripps News
Maidstone, Sask
Boyce
Here
Birling
Outlaws Arrested in Cuba After Clash with Rurales
Acting Governor Magoon reports Rurales captured a band of outlaws who were disarmed and taken to Cienfuegos to face charges of disturbing the peace and plotting against the government.
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Scripps News Association
Washington
Guba
Magoon
Cienfugos
British Fleet Arrives in Manila for Four-Day Visit
The battle ships King Alfred Doadem Astrea and Monmouth of the China Squadron arrived at Manila under Vice Admiral Moore. They were saluted by the American armored cruiser squadron and will be hosted by American officers during a four day stay.
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Scrippe News Association
Manilla
King Alfred
Doadem
Astrea
Monmouth
Moore
Manila
Burnham Family Charged With Forgery in Mutual Reserve Case
Frederick A. Burnham president and his son George Burnham vice president faced Supreme Court in New York on forgery charges involving the Mutual Reserve and Like Assurance Go. A special jury was sworn in the criminal branch today.
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Scripps News Association
New York
Mutual Reserve
Frederick A. Burnham
George Burnham
Justice Greanbaum
Supreme Court
Oklahoma corn carnival opens to celebrate prosperity
The Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce inaugurates a corn carnival showing state grown products and agricultural machinery. The fair, opened today, runs until December 8 and marks a celebration of the state's prosperity.
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Scrippa Newe Association
Oklahoma City
Chamber of Commerce
Oklahoma
Memorial to Clarke Erected Shaft Bid Received
Springfield Illinois November 26 The Daughters of the Revolution received bids for a shaft to honor George Rogers Clarke and his man with plans to place the memorial in a public location.
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Scripps News Association
Springfield
Ill
the Daughters of the Revolution Today
George Rogers Clarke
Coffin Plant Destroyed in Denver Fire
A Denver blaze this morning leveled the Coffin Supply plant and the Colorado Casket Company plant, causing about a hundred thousand dollars in losses.
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Scripps News Association
Denver
Coffin Supply
Colorado Casket Company
Mayor Johnson sues Chicago Journal for libel
Chicago November 26. Mayor Johnson of Cleveland filed a suit for one hundred thousand dollars against the Chicago Journal. He alleges a libelous editorial on November 20 criticizing his interference in Chicago traction affairs.
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Scripps News Association
Chicago
Johnson
Cleveland
Chicago Journal
Chicago Traction
Carnegie is sixty six
New York date line notes that sixty six years ago a baby boy born in Dumferline Scotland would grow to become a world famous philanthropist. The boy is Andrew Canagie.
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Scripps News Association
New York
Dumferline
Scotland
Andrew Canagie
Prosecution of Railroads in Ohio Freight Rates Case
The Railway Commission opened hearings on charges by the National Association alleging 41 Ohio railroads favor Standard Oil in unjust freight-rate discrimination. Proceedings focus on alleged preferential treatment and rate practices across lines and terminals.
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Scripps News Association
Columbus
Ohio
The
Railway Commission Today
National Association
Fire traps family in locked house. MRS Pres ezkie and children burned
In Chicago on November 26 Mrs Sophia Pres ezkie and two children were burned when a fire started while the father was away. The house was locked and the occupants could not escape.
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Scripps News Association
Chicago
Sophia Presezkie
Tramp James Rogers Arrested in Dana Colman Murder Case
Dayton authorities say Jas Rogers a professional tramp was arrested after the Dana Colman body was found in a vacant lot near the National Cash Register plant. Bessie Colman reportedly taunted her mother after Dana's death. The family physician notes Bessie has a history of hysteria.
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Scripps News Association
Dayton
Jas. Rogers
Dana Colman
National Cash Register Company
Dona
Bessie
Grain Markets Open Higher as Wheat and Oats Rally
Chicago grain prices show Wheat opening at 7 2 percent and closing 7 4 percent. Corn opens 4 7 percent and closes 4 2 percent. Oats start 3 3 percent and finish 3 3 4 percent.
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Scripps News Association
Chicago
Farmers not thankful for Great Northern rates claim
J J Hill president of Great Northern and other railways argued the railways aim to offer lowest rates for agricultural products and that farmers show no appreciation. He said hard to help people who want help themselves. Congress commission hearings on second class mail resumed led by Senator Penrose with Periodical Publishers Association and E G Madden urging law reform. Judge O Sullivan signed order to review Caruso case at general session. Caruso, Italian signer, arrested in New York last week for pursuing women amid scandal.
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Scripps News Association
St. Paul
J. J. Hill
Great Northern
Devic Lie Ske
Stig
Washington
Congress Commission
Senator Penrose
Periodical Publishers Association
E.G. Madden
New York
O'Sullivan
Caruso
Insurance Men Arrested in New York Fraud Case
Frederick Burnham president Geo Burnham and Geo Elgridge second vice president of the Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company were arraigned today on charges of grand larceny and forgery in New York.
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Scripps News Association
New York
Frederick Burnham
Geo. Burnham
View
Geo. Elgridge
Mutual Reserve Life Insurrance Company
Federal grand jury to probe anti trust rabating cases
The federal grand jury convened in St. Louis was instructed to investigate alleged rabating violations of anti trust and interstate commerce laws. Railroad men from across the country will testify.
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Scripps News Association
St. Louis
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