Ruef faces more indictments as Heney presses graft cases
In San Francisco the ex-boss Abe Ruef awaits a new trial on another indictment after a bribery conviction. Prosecutor Heney plans to pursue all remaining charges to ensure prison sentences remain, while Heney recovers and other prosecutors step away from further proceedings.
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United Press
San Francisco
Abe Ruef
Ruef
Heney
Johnson, Sullivan
Dwyer
Powder trust inquiry heads to New York
At the second day of the powder trust hearing in Cleveland Ohio President Lent of Aus Powder company testified that the 000 guarantee paid by his firm upon joining the gunpowder trade association has never been refunded. He said the agreement governing prices in the United States and abroad was in operation until 1905 and could not say if it still exists. The hearing adjourned to meet in New York on December 17.
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F Cleveland
Powder Trust
Lent
Aus Powder Company
Gun Powder Trade Association
New York
Falling Coal Kills Two at Exeter Colliery
Scranton report says two laborers Michael Thomas and Michael Rusko were killed by falling coal at the Exeter colliery in West Pittston. Miner John Federe was badly hurt.
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Scranton
Michael Thomas
Michael Rusko
Exeter
West Pittston
John Federe
Plain Clothes Men for Police Force
Councilman Fisher to propose an ordinance to hire two plain clothes officers for the local police. The council and city officials say funds will cover salaries for the rest of the year, with Mayor Lusk and supporters backing the measure.
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J. Johnson Fisher
Fisher
Lyman C. Hughes
Lusk
New Trial Refused in Capitol Graft Conspiracy Case
In Harrisburg Judge George Kunkel denies a fresh trial to ex-Auditor W P Snyder ex-State Treasurer W L Mathues ex-Superintendent J W Shumaker and contractor John H Sanderson who were convicted in March 1908 of conspiring to defraud the commonwealth with fraudulent capitol contracts. Each sentenced for December 18 at 10 a.m.
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United Press
Harrisburg
George Kunkel
W. P. Snyder
W. L. Mathues
J. W. Shumaker
John H. Sanderson
Wild Rich Boy Abducts Yonkers Girl Released on Bail
Robert H Fuller ton, claiming ties to St Louis millionaire 8 H Fullerton, was charged with abducting Gladys Hobart of Yonkers. The Cornell graduates reportedly traveled together before he deserted her in Jamaica. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment and posted 2000 bail for trial. Detectives pursued him from Jamaica to Seattle San Francisco and beyond.
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United Press
New York
Gladys Hobart
Yonkers
N. Y
Robert H. Fullerton
H. Fullerton
St. Louis
Chicago Lumber & Coal Company
Fullerton
Cornell University
Jamaica
Seattle
San Francisco
Pick Lee Released After Model Prisoner Record
Pick Lee, sentenced to 90 days for gambling, was released today as his time expired. He was described as a model prisoner at the jail and one of the sheriff's trusted officers.
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Pick Lee
Pick
Sheriff's
French Demand Castro Be Silent
Paris officials told President Fidel Castro to keep his mouth shut during his stay in France. The council of ministers discussed three proposals and rejected two as too severe, sending a special emissary to remind Castro to speak only privately.
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Paris
Castro
France
Council of Ministers
Fallernes
Caracas
Woman Charged With Swindling in Massachusetts
In Lawrence Massachusetts a woman named Clara Hayes is in custody on suspicion of check swindling. Authorities say she operated for years in northeast Massachusetts and has victimized two local merchants. She reportedly confessed after arrest.
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Lawrence
Mass
Clara Carter
Memorial Hospital
Monroe
Mich
Massachusetts
Clara Hayes
Feast Of Good Cheer At Ellwood City Banquet
The Ellwood City Board of Trade held its second annual banquet at Hotel Lawrence with about 50 members and guests from business and professional circles plus local manufacturers. Speeches, stories, toasts, and music by Stevenson's Ellwood orchestra highlighted an elaborate evening with exceptional dining and socializing.
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Ellwood City
Ellwood Board of Trade
Blatt
Hartman
Martin
Stiefel
Hesson
Humphrey
Whistler
Cobler
Bittner
Todd
Poister
Boynton
Lawrence
Stevenson
Ellwood
Millionaire's Wife Missing Stuns Uniontown
William A. Stone, Uniontown banker and coke operator, reported missing wife since December 2. Police and detectives search with no trace. theories include insanity after pneumonia, she visiting an elder son or wandering. Stone is heartbroken. he has five children. Emery Martin, also vanished, last seen at Manley hotel in Fairmont West Virginia.
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Uniontown
William A. Stone
Martin
Manley Hotel
Fairmont
W. Va
Mrs. Stone
Poison Mystery in San Francisco Deepens as Searches Continue
San Francisco report shows experts examined a letter with the powders and searched suburban drug stores for strychnine sales tied to the case. J Walter Wilson, heir to a Philadelphia family, is held over the death of Harry Boas while Detective Gallagher claims a confession of funds theft from Pennant Electrical. Handwriting analysis could reveal tablet use against stomach pain.
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San Francisco
J. Walter Wilson
Philadelphia
Harry Beas
Gallagher
Wilson
Boas
Pennant Electrical Company
Congress to appoint panel on secret service use in regard to members
Representative Perkins introduces a five member committee to study the president’s reference to secret service scrutiny of Congress. The panel includes Denby Weeks William and Lloyd. Perkins defends the dignity of the house and urges careful action without debate. The measure is adopted and a follow up vote is planned.
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United Press
Washington
House
Perkins
Congress
N. Y
Denby
Mich
Weeks
Mass
William
Dem
Miss
Lloyd
Treasury Department
United
United States
Congress of the
Mr. Perkins
Deaths of Mrs Kate Kerr and Reed in Shenango and LA
Death records show several individuals: Mrs Kate Kerr aged 39 of Shenango township died recently. Reed aged 68 from Los Angeles is also listed with a connection to 26 Duquesne Street and a child named Phitena Pleott aged 1.
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Kate Kerr
Shenango Township
Ee Reed
Los Angeles
Phitena Pleott
Duquesne Street
Keiran to be Arrested Soon
A brief note announces that Keiran is slated for arrest within a few days. No additional details or context are provided.
Keiran Financier Denied Fraud In Fidelity Foundations Case
Friends of P K Keiran head of Fidelity Funding insist he did no wrong and will surrender soon. They say his Catholic church financing aimed to help churches and institutions, disputing defrauded reports while noting blank parish papers aided misstatements. Receiver Gilroy remains cautious, hoping to recover assets through privacy.
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United Press
New York
P. K. Keiran
Fidelity Funding Company
Pittsburg
Keiran
Gilroy
Fidelity and Allied
Russia fears Finn uprising over February diet
Russia strengthens Sveaborg fortress near Helsinki as Finns prepare to reconvene the diet in February. Weapons are now pointed toward the city and a demanded 1.6 million rouble bridge appropriation may trigger a clash over Finland's liberties as Russian rule tightens.
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Helsingfors
Finland
Russia
Sveaborg
Gulf of Finland
Diet
Neva
Sedition Bill Enacts Quick Trials and Death Penalty in India
In Calcutta on December 11, the India council approved a sedition bill for summary trials and death sentences. The viceroy signed it, extending its reach as needed, abolishing juries, and creating a three English-judge court for such cases.
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United Press
Calcutta
India Council
India
Taft Pressures Cannon on Tariff Revision Strategy
President-elect Taft warns that he will veto any tariff bill not meeting party promises. He presses Speaker Cannon and the Ways and Means Committee, with Payne and Dalzell backing protectionists, while Taft vows strict scrutiny of every line at extraordinary session. Taft meets senators and lawmakers as he plans further talks with the president and Secretary Root.
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Washington
Taft
Cannon
Ways and Means Committee of the House
Payne
Dalzell
Congress
Root
State Police Arrest Alleged Larceny Suspect
Charles Madson arrested by state police on a charge of larceny in Lowellville was committed to jail by Squire C L Martin of Hillsville today. He is accused of petty theft, was caught this morning, and will be held for the next term of court.
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Charles Madson
Lowellville
Squire C. L. Martin
Hillsville
Madson
School millage may be raised to cover six month deficit
City Controller Lyman C. Hughes reports the November school fund shows a projected six month shortfall of about 8 000 dollars, with 88 000 available and 96 000 needed for the term. Building fund should end slightly ahead, balances listed.
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Lyman C. Hughes
Harris Family Theater Opens in New Castle as Coliseum Renamed
John P. Harris assumes control of the New Castle venue, renaming the Coliseum the Harris Family theater. Admission drops to 5 and 10 cents, with two bill changes weekly and vaudeville headlined by Little Buster Brown and the Boy and the Burglar, plus Harmony Trio and Dan & Ida Manning.
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Grand Opera House
Pittsburg
Coliseum
Harris Family Theater
New Castle
Braddock
McKeesport
Harris Family
James Mooney
New Castle Amusement Company
Harris
Dempsey
Buster Brown
Nae Ieta
Boyd Coleman & Co
Harmony Trio
Pat Fitzgerald
Dan & Ida Manning
Thursay
Little Buster Brown
Tiger
Mr. Coleman
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