Perkins Freed Over Campaign Funds Larceny Case
The New York appellate division discharged George W. Perkins from grand larceny charges tied to New York Life Insurance campaign contributions. Justices criticized the facts as insufficient for larceny, noting the money was advanced openly to reimburse Perkins and that officers may lack authority to fund such payments. Civil restitution possible but not a criminal finding.
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New York
Appellate Division
Supreme Court
George W. Perkins
Grand Jury
New York Life Insurance Company
Republican National Committee
Jerome
Perkine
Court of Appeals
McLaughlin
Finance Committee
Justice Ingraham
McCall
Perking
Portland Defendants File Revised Bill of Exceptions
J N Williamson Van Gesner and Marion R Bigge filed a revised bill of exceptions in federal court through Judge Bennett. The 1050 page document largely reproduces trial testimony from their conspiracy to defraud the government case. Judge Hunt of Montana may review the filing around June 10 after declining the earlier bill.
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Portland
J. N. Williamson
van Gesner
Marion R. Bigge
Bennett
Federal Court
Hunt
Stir About Forest Reserves Amendment Spars With States
In Washington on May 26 the Senate debated an amendment to the agricultural appropriation bill to allocate 10 percent of forest reserve receipts to states for schools and public trade. Senator Fulton urged 20 percent but faced strong opposition and it appeared the proposal would be withdrawn.
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Washington
Senate
Fulton
Senate edges omnibus lighthouse bill with new entries
The senate interstate commerce committee voted to report the house omnibus lighthouse bill adding items: a Juan de Fuca lightship for Washington at 150000, light and fog signals. Cape Hinchinbrook lighthouse Alaska at 475000. a Hawaiian islands lighthouse tender at 150000. a lighthouse inspector tender for California district at 130000. and Red Rock lighthouse and fog signal at San Francisco bay for 30000.
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Pacific
Washington
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce Today
Juan de Fuca
Cape Hinchinbrook
Alaska
Hawaiian Islands
California
Red Rock
San Francisco Bay
Foreign Commerce in April Totals 261 Million Dollars
The United States foreign commerce for April totaled 261 million dollars with 107 million dollars in imports and 144 million in exports. A statistics bulletin notes only one earlier April reached or exceeded 200 million in combined imports and exports.
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Washington
United States
Bureau of Statistica
Zulus Gain Force As Britain Plans South Africa War
Pretoria May 26 British garrison ordered to field and Natal reports say Bambata gains by reinforcements from many Zulu tribes. Arms shipments and trap escapes complicate colonial efforts while regulars are mobilized to crush Bambata within days.
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South Africa
Pretoria
Natal
Hambata
Zululand
Zalu Aples
Bambatas
Bambata
Admitted Rebates Draw Court Testimony in Rail Conspiracy Case
In Kansas City a U S court heard testimony in the conspiracy case against George H. Croaby traffic manager of the Burlington railway George L. Thomas a New York freight broker and L B Taggart his clerk. Witnesses described large payments from New York after freight bills were paid and an agreement for 25 percent rebates to Freyechlag Mercantile Company. The money was deposited in New York to the firm’s credit by a man named Jackson whose identity remained unknown. The witnesses used the term this business to describe the rebates and concealment.
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Kansas City
United States
George H. Croaby
Burlington Railway
George L. Thomas
New York
L. B. Taggart
George A. Barton
Barton Brothers’ Shoe Company
George W. Taylor
Robert Keith Furniture Company
E. W. Freyechlag
Jackson
Thomas
Earthquake Wrecks City Uniankai Mongolia May News
Mail advice from the Orient states an early May earthquake near Uniankai in Mongolia caused a wide chasm and near total destruction of the walled city with heavy loss of life. Pekin officials report exceptional severity and relief arrangements. Additional shocks hit Fokien China with many buildings destroyed.
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Victoria
B. C
Orient
Uniankai
Mongolia
Pekin Times
Pekin
Fokien
China
Chuen Chou
Chinese exclusion history report cites boycott by Chinese government
Secretary Metcalf submits to the House a lengthy Immigration Bureau history of Chinese exclusion enforcement. The final chapter covers the Chinese boycott of American goods and includes proclamations from Chinese officials. It notes officials show the government is not discouraging the boycott.
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Washington
Metcalf
House
Hargent
Immigration Bureau
Panama Election To Be Fair
Panama officials pledge fair election process as Secretary Guarda and President Amador emphasize freedom of action for governors and government employees in the upcoming vote. No special instructions issued. authorities reiterate noninterference and adherence to prior orders.
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Panama
Guarda
Guarda Alo
Ama'or
Hermann's Trial in June in Washington
The trial of Representative Hermann is scheduled in Washington between June 5 and 10 subject to delays. Franela J Heney has notified District Attorney Parker that he will return to Washington to conduct the prosecution. The case is expected to last three to four days.
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Hermann
Washington
Aries
Franela J Heney
Paker
Oregon Boys and Girls Aid Society reforms and reports
At the annual meeting J Aineworth W B Gilbert and Robert Farrell were re elected directors. Misa Helen F Spalding was chosen to fill the vacancy from Mrs W A Buchanan. The society oversees 498 children in Oregon Washington and Idaho with 70 girls in Portland homes. Assistant Superintendent Gardner to monitor private-family placements and county advisory boards expand oversight across counties.
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Portland
Boys’ and Girls’ Aid Society
J. ©. Aineworth
W. B. Gilbert
Robert 8
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Gardner
Oregon State Fair Preparations Underway in Salem
The State Fair Board begins preparations for Oregon's largest fair. Funds saved from last year’s cancellation funded improvements to buildings grounds and racetrack. Main buildings repainted sheds extended race track graded and new park seating exhibit cases and statuary relocated from Lewis and Clark grounds repaired for display.
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Salem
State Fair Board
Oregon
Pupil Infects Half the Town With Chickenpox
An Aurora-A public school pupil sent home with suspected chickenpox returned to class. After doctor guidance the pupil was allowed to attend, and the illness spread to about half the town's children.
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Aurora
Meldrum Facing Maximum Penalty In Oregon Case
Judge Wolverton will pronounce sentence on Henry Meldrum former surveyor general of Oregon on Friday June 8. If the maximum penalty is imposed Meldrum could face 210 years in prison and a possible $21000 fine. A motion for a new trial is pending.
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Meldrum
Portland
Wolverton
Henry Meldirum
Oregon
Registration Short in Baker County
Baker County faces registration delays as the clerk's office struggles since reopening after primaries. An estimated 700 voters in the county have not registered and about 500 to 600 may be short for election day. Some will be sworn in at the polls.
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Baker
Baker City
It Ia
Baker County
Labor demand widens to berry fields and rail camps
Portland employment agencies face demand from Hood River and White Salmon strawberry fields for pickers, joining the call for railroad and construction labor. Thousands are wanted, intensifying pressure on labor agents already scrambling to supply workers.
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Portland
Hood River
State Superintendent Ackerman to retire after next term
Salem J H Ackerman the state superintendent of public instruction plans retirement at term end. He is listed as both Republican and Democratic nominee but accepted only the Republican nomination and will appear on the ballot as the Republican candidate.
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Salem
J. H. Ackerman
Mr. Ackerman
Klamath Land Reopened After 1904 Reserve
In 1904 1 600 000 acres of public lands in the Klamath region of Oregon and California were reserved pending feasibility studies for the Klamath irrigation project. Half the area is now open to entry while the rest remains reserved for reclamation sites or rights of way for reservoirs.
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Klamath
Washington
Oregon
California
Hop Prospects Rise in Aurora Hope District
In this valley section of Oregon the banner hop-raising district shows improved prospects this year. Large acreage and well-appearing yards suggest advancement over prior seasons in this time period.
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Aurora
Oregon
Oregon Holds Solvent Insurers, Will Not Oust Firms
Secretary of State Dunbar, as ex officio Insurance commissioner, says Oregon will retain licenses for solvent insurers that comply with state law. About 60 companies have deposited 3.1 million dollars in securities to secure potential liabilities. Only Traders Insurance of Chicago plans to withdraw. agents instructed not to write for that firm.
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Salem
Dunbar
Califoria
Nevada
San Francisco
Oregon
California
Commissioner of
Treasure mine sale links Eugene-A to Manchester buyer
Charles Harding Park of Eugene has sold the Treasure mine in the Blue river district to J Rowland Ragsdale of Manchester England. The price is undisclosed but reputedly the highest paid for a mine in the district, with Park having invested heavily in development and a ten stamp quartz mill on the property.
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Eugene
Charles Harding Park
Blue River District
J. Rowland Ragsdale
Manchester
England
Blue River
Park
Ihs
McCary Ditch Company Incorporation Filed
Articles of incorporation for the McCary Ditch company were filed with the county clerk. Incorprators are G. J. Dowman, C. Johnson and W. Faull with capital stock of 350 shares at $10 each, totaling $3,500. The purpose is to irrigation water from Powder river under prior rights.
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Baker City
McCary Ditch Company
G. J. Dowman
C. Johnson
W. Faull
Powder River
Cherries Ripening Early In Marion County
In northern Marion County cherries are ripening rapidly as fruit crops lead ahead of former years. A March cold snap of two days had no noticeable impact on fruit trees in the area with multiple varieties maturing ahead of schedule.
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Aurora
Marion County
Portland Markets mixed prices for farm produce and livestock
Market notes list wheat, barley, hay, apples, berries, vegetables and livestock prices across Portland. Includes No 1 white feed at $20 and ton, hay timothy $12.15, apples $2.50 3.50 per box, potatoes Burbacks 60 65c per hundred, eggs 19 20c per dozen, poultry and hogs with varied cents per pound figures.
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Binestem
California
Oregon
Bermuda
Burbanks
Fairbanks City Burns in Alaska Fire Disaster
A major blaze in Fairbanks Alaska destroyed the entire business district including the Washington Alaska bank and the National bank. The fire starting at 4 pm damaged warehouses of the Northern Commercial company endangering the towns food supply with losses estimated at 1 000 000 and no lives reported.
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Alaska
Fairbanke
Washington-Alaska Bank
Cashman Street
National Bank
Seattle
Post-Intelligencer
Fairbanks
Ameka
Third Avenue
Stacey
Turner
Great Tanana
Koesia
United States
Tanana
Oklahoma and Indian Territory to Become One State
Washington reports a conference report this week will codify a plan admitting Oklahoma and Indian Territory as one state immediately. Arizona and New Mexico would vote separately on joining a single state, at a territorial election with territorial officers on the ballot. The Foraker amendment guides the approach.
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Washington
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Arizona
New Mexico
Foraker
Garfield to Submit Oil Inquiry Reports to President
Commission er James BR Garfield said he would submit further information on the oil industry to the president. He noted the creation of potential separate reports on production refining pipelines organization foreign trade and competitive methods. No dates set for delivery before Congress adjournment.
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Washington
James BR. Garfield
Congress
Garfield
Readjust Philippine Coinage Bill Introduced in Washington
Senator Lodge introduced a bill at Secretary Taft's request to readjust Philippine coinage. The measure, backed by the Philippine commission, would authorize changing weight and fineness of the silver peso and recoining existing pesos with presidential consent to improve elasticity of the monetary system.
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Washington
Conference on Morales Move Amid Santo Domingo Tension
Washington officials from the State and Navy departments held a conference after disturbing reports of Morales planning military action in Santo Domingo. Early details are unclear, but sources indicate Morales, once inactive, is near St Thomas and aims to drive out Caceres.
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Morales
Washington
Santo Domingo
State
Navy
Bt. Thomas
Caceres
Japanese relief drive totals rise with new contributions
The American Red Cross reports an $80,000 fine paid by the Japanese Red Crows for San Francisco relief. This adds to the organization’s relief fund bringing the Red Cross total contribution to $80,000.
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Wobinetor
Redrom
Philadelphia coal mining elations and railroad probes
Testimony in a Pennsylvania railroad commission inquiry exposed coal stock ownership and ties to coal properties. Key figures include Vice Presidents Patton and Hamel, with witnesses detailing stock value and connections to coal outfits and car distributions amid ongoing investigation.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvanie
Os Commission
John
Hamel
William A. Patton
Reno
Railroad 2
Bia Sock Mg
Green
Ows P
Aceech
Dire T
Pennsylvania Railroad
May Clashes Over Canal Type Spark Senate Debate
The May canal dispute centers on choosing a sea level versus lock design. Roosevelt and White House aides discuss the Senate inquiry and anticipated votes as officials seek a united path, with Taft informed the decision hinges on congressional preference and engineering board signals.
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Washington
Senate
Panala
Dent Roosevelt
White House
Taft
Congress
Board of Gineers
Shall Moody Prosecute Washington May 24 Conference
A White House conference among the president the Attorney General and J R G??field discussed Garfield reports and whether a legal remedy or a rate bill will provide a remedy. The meeting focused on corporations and planned actions pending final legislative passage.
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Moody
Washington
Avtorney Ge
J R. Firfield
Garfield
Alaska Town Faces Rising Waters and Barricades
A United States cable office report from Fork Alaska warns of a rising river endangering the town. Eight tent fore and other workers scramble to repair cables and keep communications alive while residents may flee to higher ground.
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Alaska
Peril
Seattle
United States
Fork
Catina
New Dominican Revolt Reported From Washington May 4
A report from May 4 states a Dominican revolt has reached Washington with officials noting an uprising at a station. The message says prisoners are withdrawing and no interests are endangered. Further details on location and scale are unavailable.
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Washington
M . Ral
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