Abe Ruef Pleads Guilty in San Francisco Extortion Case
In Judge Dunne's court on May 16 Abraham Ruef pleaded guilty to extortion, delivering an emotional address as his attorneys withdraw one by one. He asked for mercy and pledged to expose corruption harms, then left the courtroom as sentences were postponed by two weeks.
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Abraham Ruef
Dunne
Ity
Ruef
Adi
Uporm
Sanuel Shortridge
Shortridge
Frank Murphy
Elisory'is
Burns
Sacramento
Webber Streets
Finmore Street
Denied Petition Forces Burnham Trial in New York County
Frederick A. Burnham president of Mutual Reserve Life Insurance and G D Eldridge indicted on grand larceny charges must face trial in New York County after a denied venue change. George Burnham Jr formerly general counsel sits in Sing Sing serving a two year sentence. Frederick Burnham’s trial is set to begin tomorrow.
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New York
Frederick A. Burnham
Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company
G. D. Eldridge
New York County
Supreme Court
Dowling
George Burnham, Jr
Mutual Reserve Life
Sing Sing
Frederick Burnham
Pacing Drainage Debate Postponed by Assembly
Springfield Illinois May 16 The general assembly adjourned until Oct 15 without action on extending the drainage canal. Joliet city and sanitary district trustees failed to agree on compensation for taking power privileges at the point. Action deferred until drainage trustees can continue work toward a deep waterway.
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Springfield
General Assembly
Joliet
Pittsburg Railroad Conspiracy Arrests Linked to Franchises
Pittsburg broker R. Richard son and associate A. J. McGrew were arrested on conspiracy to bribe in a Pittsburg and To be City railroad scandal involving 79000 dollars and franchise bills from McKeesport to Pittsburg. William A. Martin, a former common council member, was convicted in the same case and awaits appeal.
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Pittsburg
R. Richardson
A. J. McGrew
Hummel Begins Sentence Sunday in Dredge Morse Case
Under Chief Justice Cullen’s ruling, Abraham H. Hummel must start a one year prison term on Sunday for conspiracy in the Dredge Morse divorce case. The decision comes from the New York state court of appeals.
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New York
Cullen
New York State Court of Appeals
Abraham H. Hummel
Dredge-Morse
Crowd Witnesses Sheriff Destroy $5,000 Quar in Street
Independence Kansas reports a large crowd watching as the county sheriff destroyed $5,000 worth of quar in the street. The quar had been seized earlier from saloons in the county. An accompanying note quotes David Parker of Fayette New York praising Electric Bitters for stomach trouble and general health.
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Independence
Kan
David Parker
Fayette, N. Y
Ciettyeburg
Moe
Chas D. Knoefel
Tribune Company Looms Over Gne Ich Printing
The Tribune Company considers Gne Ich Printing, eyeing control amid industry consolidation. Officials weigh strategic options, aiming to expand regional reach and secure favorable contracts in a competitive market.
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The
Tribune Company
Plot to Assassinate the Russian Emperor Revealed
Tsarskoe Selo reports a soldier of the guard confessed to accepting a large bribe to aid in a plot against Emperor Nicholas I. The conspiracy, tied to expropriations during last fall and winter, involves high court officials and remains partly unsolved, with details kept by secret police.
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Sto Petersburg
Eng Peror Nicholas
Tsarsko Selo
Regigienut
Alis
Secret Service
St. Petersburg
Password Named Foraker At Negro Meet
At a May 16 meeting of African Americans in the city, Secretary Taft was condemned as Roosevelt’s instrument. The group adopted the password Foraker for all future meetings and stated Roosevelt has not been fair to Afro-Americans. They pledged support for Senator Foraker for any aims he pursues, and said Taft cannot gain Black votes while linked to Roosevelt.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Cleveland
Derren
Cansinis
Riseeiebtecu
Pais
Pemeenais
John Foot
Milltown
St. Edward's Hospital
Foot
Briscoe
Submarines Lake and Octopus Enter 24 Hour Test
The Lake and Octopus submarines, under the naval trial board, submerged for a 24 hour habitability test off Newport. Nine crew aboard the Lake and sixteen on the Octopus, with board members remaining on nearby ships Hist and Nina during the underwater period.
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Newport
R. L
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Octopus
Naval Trial Board
Hist
Nina
Respite for Glover in Georgia murder case
Augusta Ga May 16 Arthur Glover the man who sparked a court sensation by defying a death sentence for Maud Deans murder will not be hanged on May 26. A new trial hearing is set for June 18 and, if denied, the case goes to the Georgia supreme court.
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Augusta
Arthur Glover
Maud Dean
Supreme Court
Baseball Scores From National and American Circuits
National League results include Philadelphia 2 Chicago 4 at Philadelphia and Boston 2 Pittsburgh 1. New York 4 Cincinnati 3, Brooklyn 3 St. Louis 4. American League games show St Louis 6 Philadelphia 8. American Association action lists Minneapolis 3 Indianapolis 1 and Kansas City 10 Toledo 8.
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Chicago
Boston
Pittsburg
New York
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Toledo
Divided Ohio House Feuds Boost Foraker Senate Outlook
Gossip over Republican discord in Ohio boosts prospects for Senator Foraker’s successor as Democrats claim a stronger fight in the incoming general assembly. The current House representation tilts with two Democrats and two Independents amid GOP splits and a close vote outlook statewide.
Jury Selection Underway in Idaho Has Wood Case
Prosecution and defense discuss about twenty peremptory challenges in selecting a jury for the Has wood case. One challenge has been used with both sides expected to exhaust their peremptory rights. Defense questions jurors on general attitudes while the state probes labor union membership and potential prejudices for or against them.
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Boise
Talesmmen Ly
Wheat Prices Slip as Market Fails to Recover
Chicago wheat prices moved little with May futures showing a net drop of about two cents per bushel. The market failed to rebound from a fresh setback, closing near the day’s lowest level after a weaker session following Tuesday’s decline.
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Chicago
City Considers Takeover If Streetcar Line Resumes
San Francisco officials report Geary Street streetcar line may be operated by the city if private operators do not resume service. The board of supervisors warned the line to restart or city control would begin, with a proposed eight hour day and three dollar wage basis discussed.
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San Francico
Geary Street
Board of Supervisors
Lingafelter forgery case reversed for new trial
In Coshocton Ohio the circuit court overturned the lower court ruling in the Mary J Lingafelter matter and ordered a new trial. Lingafelter had been convicted of forgery and complicity in a Newark bank wreck and sentenced to three years in the penitentiary.
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Coshocton
Mary J. Lingafelter
Mra.Lingafelter
Newark
Father Williams Indian Hert Tablets Offer Laxative Relief
For travelers and others, Father William's Indian Hert Tablets provide the same excellent results as the tea. Made from pure herbs, these tablets offer a mild laxative for constipation headaches indigestion dyspepsia and biliousness. A useful liver regulator priced at 70 cents for 2 doses and 34 cents for 0 doses. Available at Chea D Kooefel druggist 1108 Side Market Street State and Pearl, New Albany, Ind.
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Kooefel
State Sud Pearl
New Albany
Lod
Second Entrance into Muncie Indiana by Pennsylvania System
Announcement states after clearing debt of the Chicago Indiana and Eastern railroad now operated by a receiver, the Pennsylvania company has secured stock and bonds and integrated it into the Logansport division of the Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago and St. Louis line. This marks a new entrance into Muncie and many other Indiana shipping points.
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Muncie
Pittsburg
Maine
Chicago, Indiana & Eastern Railroad
Pennsylvania Company
Logansport
Pittsburg, Cincinnatii, Chicago
New Discovery Cures Severe Cough Says Westfield Man
G S Clark of Westfield credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving him from death after a dry hacking cough nearly killed him. He reports the cough quit after the first bottle and two more bottles completed his cure. Guaranteed by O D Knoe medicine and a $1 trial bottle offered.
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G.S. Clark
Westfield
Lows
O. D. Knoefel
Pine Job Printing a Specialty at This Era
A brief notice notes Pine Job Printing as a niche service. The copy highlights specialized printing work for period journalism and local advertisements.
Board meeting details and personnel shifts discussed
A provincial board meeting addressed resignations and replacements for the board and school superintendents. The session covered trade actions, personnel changes at South Bend and South Pend ean, and potential relinquishment of seats. The discussion referenced broader regional ties and stated timelines for staffing decisions.
Conflicting Accounts Reach a Tapeless Test Debate
A fragmented report discusses opinion on a proposed tax measure and its impact on costs and access. It cites Mr Pinehiini death and claims the tax was intended to reduce tree costs while noting tensions within a Jewish community.
Fragmentary crime note on raid and arrest claims
An OCR fragment mentions a midnight raid on a homestead and individuals named Thad Mas Warrants Jeanie Lambert, with unclear details. It alleges arrests and warrants and questions about permit to remain and recovery from wounds, but the text is garbled and hard to parse for concrete facts.
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Faa Tien
Jeanie Lambert
Illness spreads among eighteen on milk poisoning in Fort Wayne
Eighteen persons in Fort Wayne became sick after consuming poisoned milk and nearly fainted. City health officers test the milk on Swantes avenue as investigators seek the cause of the illness and assess responsibility.
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Fort Wanee
Tiel
Unclear robberies at Galvertan bank described
A garbled report details a bank robbery at Galveston involving a safe blown, cash drawer looted, and suspects attempting to breach inner doors. The outer door was breached but the inner barrier held. authorities think the robbers fled without a successful escape.
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Galvertan Tdi
Galveston
Edo Shedwe Bhitumier
Divorced From Bank Wrecker
In Indianperiis Mars 280 a superior court granted Hertha Brown a divorce from Wiarkter Dtraswan who is serving a federal prison term at Fort Leavenworth for wrecking an Mikharttuk. The divorce proceedings followed Mrs trowh's testimony about her husband’s conviction and alleged misconduct.
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Indianperiis
Mars
Hertha Brown
Wiarkter
Evansville Streetcar Strike Over Wage Demands
Streetcar conductors and motormen in Evansville voted to strike after wage demands were refused. Management says non union workers will be assigned to operate cars, signaling a possible disruption in service amid rumors of a circus fair.
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Evansville
Fod
Mary Be
Testimony Links Negro Soldiers to Brownsville Shooting
Direct testimony presented to the senate committee investigation ties black soldiers to the Aug. 13 Brownsville Tex shooting affray. The chamber probes the incident and seeks accountability amid conflicting accounts.
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Brownsville
Tex
Senate Committee
Local notes on services sales and funerals in Corydon
A stream of small town items lists funerals and church events in Corydon. Details include obituaries for Mary Roogita and Joseph Crolding, church services led by Rev. Borres, and a planned gathering at the Highland Counties Club with a skeliing party and a dance.
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Tne
Mary Roogita
Jus Fisher
St Mary's Cathe Re Church
Patoer Borrels
Joho Merl
Oelock
St Mary's Catholic Church
Farber Borries
Se Mure
Cenetery
Clarkestowe Road
Knights of Pythias
Ity
E. A Neville
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Janet
Beneficial Results in Mosquito Extermination Effort
An article notes large scale war on mosquitoes across temperate regions including New Jersey. It cites a $3500 appropriation for control, claims elimination would raise property values, and references public health efforts and related public discourse.
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New Jersey
New Jercer
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