Will Ruef Face Added Indictments in San Francisco Graft
Ex boss Ruef likely to be tried again on remaining indictments as Heney presses all cases. Convicted of bribery yesterday, Ruef faces possible new trials next Monday with prison terms looming. Prosecutor Heney and aides vow to pursue every charge. jurors faced pressure amid lingering legal threats.
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Powder Trust Inquiry Heads to New York
In Cleveland data from the powder trade inquiry, President Lintoot of Austin Powder Co testifies about a $10000 guarantee paid by entrants to the powder trade association. He cites secret price controls and unsure if the group still exists. Hearing adjourned to reconvene in New York on February 17.
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Falling Coal Kills Two in Scranton Area
In Scranton Pennsylvania on December date two laborers Thomas Rusko and Michael Rusko were killed by a falling coal piece at an Exeter mine. Miner Vedere from West Pittston suffered serious injuries.
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Plain Clothes Men For Police Force Debate Scheduled
Councilman J. Johnson Flehey will propose a roundtable Monday night to draft an ordinance for hiring plain clothes officers. The council weighs police fund viability and the need for two additional officers, with Mayor Luxkila backing the plan though current funds are seen as tight.
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New trial refused for capital graft defendants in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on December 1 United Press reports Judge George Kunkel denied a new trial to ex-Auditor General W P Snyder ex-State Treasurer W L Muthene Superintendent J W Shumaker and contractor John H Sanderson all convicted in March 1908 of conspiring to defraud the commonwealth through fraudulent contracts for the new capital Each defendant was ordered to surrender for sentence on Friday December 10.
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Castro silence urged as French demand grows
Paris officials press to keep Castro quiet amid uproar over his Fr ench visit and pending actions. Council of ministers debates three options including a regret letter or a cable to Caracas while avoiding formal diplomacy and urging calm. Special emissary sent to Castro to limit public statements.
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Prisoner Pick Lee Freed After Model Behavior
Pick Lee, once jailed for gambling, was released today after serving a nine day sentence. Described as a model prisoner at the jail, he served as a trusted inmate for the sheriff.
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Woman Charged With Swindling in Massachusetts Case
Lawrence Massachusetts December report says Clara Hare, also known as Clara Carver, faces charges of check swindling after police say she confessed following arrest. Authorities allege she operated for years across northeast Massachusetts, targeting merchants including two in Lawrence.
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Feast Of Ellwood City Board Of Trade Banquet Highlight
Ellwood City hosts the second annual Hil wood board of trade banquet at Hotel Lawrence with about 50 members and guests, including out of town visitors. Notable speakers and entertainers, Matt, Hartman, Martin, Stiefel, and others, provided stories and wit as the event celebrated local business and manufacturing.
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Fuece
Otto
Millionaire's Wife Missing Sparks City Alarm
Undated report from Untontown recounts the disappearance of Mrs. Stone, wife of millionaire banker and coke operator William A. Stone. Police and detectives search without results while suspicions range from illness to travel, and Emery Martin, a wealthy merchant, also vanishes from the scene. Five children are left behind as rumors spread.
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Poison Mystery in San Francisco Deepens as Inquiry Extends
San Francisco police pursue a tangled poisoning case linking J Walter Wilson of a Philadelphia lineage to the death of Harry Leas. Detectives press for a confession while handwriting and powder analyses guide the probe across suburban drugstores and corporate theft angles amid an era of medical and criminal intrigue.
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Congress Debates Secret Service for Members
Washington date the House introduced a five member committee to study the presidents secret service proposal affecting members of Congress. Perkins Denby Weeks William Lloyd led the resolution amid strong opposing and supportive reactions as debate continued.
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Death Record Mer. Mate Herr 63 Shenango rowneshirp
Mer. Mate Herr, 63, of Shenango, and Maes Rec, 88, of Los Angeles, Tal, t pee Mende, 4, 2 Duquesne.
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Keivan’s Arrest Northern Delays Faithful Fund Scheme
New York on December 11 reports friends of P K Keivan, head of Fidelity Funding, say he will surrender soon. They insist he harmed no one and financed Catholic churches at church leaders’ request, denying fraud claims and arguing misstatements stem from mistakes rather than crime.
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Russia braces for Finnish uprising amid fortress key shift
Russia steps up military moves at Sveaborg fortress near Helsinki as Finland’s diet prepares to reconvene in February. Guns now target the city, with Moscow reportedly aiming to hostage the capital to compel a 100000 dollar Neva bridge appropriation. The Finnish legislature is expected to refuse and use the dispute to challenge restrictive reforms.
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Sedition law to be punished by death in India
Us United Press reports Calcutta where proceedings to implement the sedition act provide for a seminary trial and execution of those guilty. Government pushes the measure as imperative and immediate, with the law now in effect throughout India, aimed at suppressing anti-government activity and ensuring swift punishment.
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Taft Warns of Veto in Tariff Revision Fight
President elect Taft pressed his veto threat in talks with Speaker Cannon and Ways and Means allies over tariff revision. He warned he would not sign any bill failing to honor party promises, forcing stand patters toward compromise. Taft plans close scrutiny with advisers ahead of the extraordinary session in March 1908.
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Alleged Offender Charles Madson Arrested by State Police
Charles Madson was arrested by state police on a larceny charge in Lowellville. He was held for the next term at court after being caught this morning.
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School fund to be short about eight thousand dollars
School finances show a projected deficit of about 8000 dollars for the next six months as expenditures rise from salary hikes repairs and book changes. With 88000 available and 96000 needed there will be a shortfall affecting May pay for teachers and staff and possibly a millage increase next year.
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Coliseum Changes Hands In New Castle Opera House
John P. Harris assumes control of the Coliseum in New Castle to run the Grand Opera house. The Harris Family Theater plan includes daily vaudeville and a rotating bill with acts like Lueter Mrowr, Buster Brown, Harmony Trio, Pat Fitzgerald, and Tay and Manning. Admission set at 6 and 10 cents, with weekly changes in cast and 3 shows on opening night.
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