Mitchell Gon Tells Vivid Land Fraud Trial Story
Harry C. Roth former private secretary to Mitchell testified in court about a stormy interview with the defendant. He said he was asked to commit perjury to help Senator Mitchell and Judge Tanner avoid appearing in court. He described fear at facing Tanner and delaying delivery of a damaging letter.
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Land
Harry C. Roth
Mitchell
United States
Roberts
Tanner
Robertson
Jory
Ichel
Judge Tanner
Portland
Lena Mitchell
Max Pracht
Ho Tanner
Panama Canal Chief Engineer Wallace Resigns Under Pressure
Theodore P. Shonts says he cannot discuss the matter and Roosevelt will issue the official announcement. Wallace’s departure follows stormy canal board sessions over policy for construction and a rift with President Roosevelt and Chairman Shonts. No board reorganization promised, though rumors persist of changes.
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New York
John F. Wall Wece
Panama Canal Commission
Roosevelt
Taft
Theodore P. Shonts
Shonts
Shorta
Canal Board
Wallace
Shouts
Panama
Velt
Bhonta
Commission
Anxiety over peace terms and armistice prospects in Russia
An anxious dispatch from Anshu Pass on June 27 reports official papers edited for the army offer vague details on a possible peace by armistice. Despite signals from Generals Linsevitc h and Kuropatkin that Russia leans toward peace no armistice action has occurred. Commanders fear losing momentum of a potentially decisive victory as the army reaches its peak strength.
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Anshu Pass
Washington
Peace Terms Refused by Chicago Teamsters Union
In Chicago on June 27 the teamsters narrowly rejected employer terms that included previously published conditions and a provision on workers wearing union buttons to be decided by each employer. Only two unions voted on the quantion while others accepted the employers’ decision.
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Chicago
Teamsters
Senator Mitchell’s Day in Trial Across Ex Judge Tanner Testimony
In Portland Judge De Haven presided as Senator Mitchell’s trial progressed with ex Judge A H Tanner on the stand. Tanner, favorable to the defense, faced sharp cross examination, while Judge Bennett limited attempts to lead. Heney said he would test his case Monday and Thurston anticipated defense wrapping by Tuesday evening with Mitchell likely to testify.
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Portland
Mitchell
de Haven
A. H Tanner
Bennett
Tanner
Burnett
Thurston
Heney
France Faces War Fever Over Morocco Crisis
Paria reports France swayed by war fever after the Fashoda incident as Germany's response to the Morocco note will shape any move toward arms. Officials say no crisis exists though markets dip. diplomats note no casus belli despite calls for a conference. Premier Rouvier signals flexibility.
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Paria
Germany
Morocco
France
Rouvier
Birth Rate Surges in New York City Says Health Department
The Health Department reports New York City records a birth every five minutes with 2 011 births in the past week. Officials note the city’s birth rate now about 1 per 1 000, higher than any U S city, up from 26 per 1 000 five years ago and 30 per 1 000 last year.
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Mace
New York
Health Department
United States
Roosevelt Orders Fair Treatment for Exempt Chinese
President Roosevelt directs the Immigration Bureau to speed and standardize landing procedures for exempt Chinese classes. Diplomatic officials must issue proper certificates recognized nationwide. The move follows pressure from Chinese merchants and American Asiatic and commercial groups seeking improved treatment.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Clase
Immigration Bureau
United States
China
American Asiatic Society
Metcalf
Department of Commerce and Labor
Big Fire Destroys Nashville Retail District
A major blaze in Nashville in the retail district caused 500000 to 600000 dollars in damage. The Palace department store at Fifth Avenue and Union Street burned, along with the Mains six story building housing Nashville Dry Goods and other adjacent structures. Several smaller firms including Wright Bros and Cumberland Baking Powder were affected as walls collapsed and shops burned.
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Nashville, Tenn
Palace
Fifth Avenue
Union Street
Morris Bros
Jacobus Bros
Norman Kirkman
Nashville Dry Goods Company
Kress &C
Browne Heirs
Wright Rroe
Cory
R W. Turner
Cumberland Raking Powder Company
Alfred Steam Dye Works
Timber Land Notices From Roseburg Oregon 1904
Public Land offices in Roseburg Oregon publish sworn statements for timber land purchases in California Oregon Nevada and Washington Territory as extended. Names include ERNE HORSFALL RAYNUM CANNON and BRIDGES with witness lists and deadlines in November October 1904 for claims on various lots sections and townships.
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United States Land Office
Roseburg
Oregon
Annie I. Linn
Aber
Washington
Portland Sregon
NOTIC
Ore
California
Nevada
Washington Territory
Robert Scott
Aberdeen County
Chehalis
Chehalis, State of Washington
Rosebumary
Oreges
Erne&st Horsfall
Roy
Pierce
Bevilun
Buouth
Hange & West
Wilder
Wednesquay
J Rogers
Hutte
Wilber
Franklin Storneburg
Benjamin Horsfall
Simen
Ravaum Bay
Washington Bay
T Bries
Nova
Simon A. Raynum
Owl
Nig Butte
Wilber Franklin
Ernest Hornfall
Roy Washington Ray
Bridges
Ifice
Ure
Act of Congress
Cannon
Douglas
Aman Valley
John O Eansen
John Givens
G. Gilbertson
Glendale
J T Bringes
Register
Natlee la
Timoerlands
WILLIAM J @OON
Thia
Bay of By
Rertion
Routh Range
United States Land Fire
Oiregon
George C. Glanzer
Cook
el Huahin
Timber Land Sale Notices From Roseburg Oregon
Public land notices dated 1904 report timber land sales under the 1878 act. Names Lester B French and William J Oon appear with sworn statements for lots in Roseburg Oregon and Camas Valley, with witnesses listed and deadlines for claims in September 1904.
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Camas Valley
Aay
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JT Bridges
Tie Namen
Hale Trevey
Fred G Stewart
Verner N Barker
Fairview
Regon
Arthur L Brown
McKinley Oregon
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Fou Thorslar
Mack's Hall
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Sir K Com
Mander
Siar Doak
Belen
Hapter
Grannis Kanwere
Ips
McClosmry
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TM Heamary
Laoon
Cantsa
Nobie Urand
L. A Rouerrts
Myrtle Point
K. A Leep, M. D
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S. D. Pulford
Perkins’ Drug Store
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