Indictment of Franklin P. Mays and Co-Conspirators
Grand jury in Portland charges Franklin P. Mays state senator and attorney with conspiracy to defraud the government of public lands in township 24 south range 1 east. Named co defendants include Horace G. McKinley S. A. D. Puter Mike L. Ware Emma L. Watson D. W. Tarpley Robert Simpson and others. Mays bonds set at 4000. He proclaims innocence and vows to prove no criminal ties to the Puter Watson group.
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Portland
Grand Jury
United States
Franklin Pierce Mays
Horace G. McKinley
A.D. Puter
Mike L. Ware
Emma L. Watson
D. W. Tarpley
Robert Simpson
John Doe
Robert Roe
Bellinger
Heney
Mays
Puter-Watson
Doings in Congress on December 19 with little business
Both houses met in session but transacted no major business as discussion focused on minor measures. Many senators and representatives were absent and adjournment was taken until Wednesday.
Senate adjourns after brief session until January 4
After a four minute duration the senate adjourned today until January 4 next. The session opened with a prayer by the chaplain and included the journal reading and receipt of nominations from the president. In the house a rural mail equipment bill and two leper care bills were introduced before adjourning to January 4.
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Senate
House
United
Japanese claim Chinese used by Russians to disrupt lines
General Oku reports in Fusan that Japan believes Russians employ Chinese to damage Japanese lines of communication. They accuse Chinese workers who burned magazines at Liao Yang and warn of execution if any Chinese are found fulfilling their employers' orders. The Japanese say Moscow spends vast sums to support this.
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Oku
Fusan
Liao Yang
Squeezing the Poor Chinese
London dispatch reports that China will pay the Boxer indemnity in gold while Russia Germany and France press for new terms to profit from the payment Great Britain backs China and hopes for a fair settlement with America and Japan supporting it for balance.
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London
Pekin
The
Times
China
Russia
Germany
France
Great Britain
America
Japan
Goode Returns from East Promoting Lewis and Clark Exposition
H W Goode president and director general of the Lewis and Clark Centennial exposition arrives in Chicago after a tour of the East. The trip aims to attract Eastern visitors who will tour the coast and view the exposition along with its renowned scenery.
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Chi
H. W. Goode
Chicago
Work Given to Widows At Schuylkill Arsenal
Secretary Taft orders the quartermaster general to award the making of about 55 000 pairs of trousers for enlisted men to seamstresses in Philadelphia mainly widows and orphans of soldiers. This settles a question longstanding in the present lot.
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Washington
Taft
Quartermaster General
Schuylkill Arsenal
Philadelphia
Kaiser Warns of Immediate War If Britain Declares
The Kaiser asserts England could have war immediately if it desires and orders British cabinet contact. German and British ambassadors are recalled to discuss the crisis. Articles in the Army and Navy Gazette sparked Berlin’s tough stance, warning Britain not to curb German naval expansion or merchant marine.
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Army and Navy
England
Eee
T Wolff-Metternich
London
F. ©. Lascelles
Berlin
Army and Navy Gazette
Great Britain
Aes
r.Balfours
Ite Na Salle
National Review
Fatherland
Britain
London in a Black Fog Grips City at Christmas Eve
London endured a dense black fog on December 24, halting traffic and creating chaos in the center. Omnibuses and cabs clogged streets as police and pedestrians struggled to navigate, with heightened anxiety and distorted visibility under bright electric lights. Torchboys patrolled amid the eerie scene.
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London
British Docking Cheaper Sparks Navy Docking Protest
Representative Humphrey reports constituents protest Bremerton docking rates as 10 cents a ton for the Shawmut versus 3 cents at Esquimalt. He says high charges drive work to Britain, harming American interests. Navy officials will review the issue.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Humphrey
Bremerton Naval Station
Esquimalt
Navy Department
Examination of the Nigretta cargo and crew at Sasebo
Tokio reports the Nigretta cargo passengers and crew are being examined by Japanese authorities at Sasebo. It remains unclear if Russian officers are aboard. Japanese investigators weigh how Chinese officials may handle Russians seeking refuge at port in China.
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Tokio
Sasebo
Porte
China
Treatment of the Wounded Reports from Mukden
Prince Vassilitchkoff submits a Red Cross report from the northeastern district. October saw 10 691 sick treated with 89.98 percent slightly ill and 10.02 percent seriously sick. About 53 percent recovered under treatment while others were invalided or transferred. Deaths were under 1 percent. Wounded figures vary.
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Mukden
Red Cross
Vassilitchkoff
Philippine Tariff Bill Nears Completion for Congress
Secretary Taft and Colonel Edwards finished drafting the Philippine tariff revision for presentation to Congress. The prepared bill outlines the proposed tariff changes and details for the inaugural bureau of the War department.
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Washington
Taft
Edwards
War Department
Congress
Bailey Gatzert Regulator in Dalles City Metlako
The Bailey Gatzert regulator at Dalles City near Lyle Washington connects with the dMBIA River & Northern Railway for operations. The report notes the route and company involvement in regional rail activity.
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Lyle, Wash
Dmbia River & Northern Railway
Portand Goldendale Klickitat River Steamer Route Schedule
Steamer runs from Portland daily except Sunday at 7:00 a.m. connecting with C N trains at Lyle at 5:15 p.m. for Goldendale arriving 7:35 p.m. The Dalles steamer leaves daily except Sunday at 7:00 a.m. with OQ R N trains from Goldendale at 6:15 a.m. connecting to Portland arriving at 6:00 p.m. Meals on all steamers and wagon team accommodations. Inquiries to 8 McDonald Portland agent and the Portland General Office.
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Ptee Goldendale
Klickit
Portland
Lyle
Goldendale
Dalles
McDonald
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Corvallis
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Detroit
Edwin Stone
Thos. Cockrell
H. H. Cronise
Jarrest Cir
NN & Co
New York
Oregon
And
Union Pacific
Rene
Sie Ae
Saiones Ritada Woul Tech
San Francisco
Bustley
A. L. Craig
Oregon Railread & Navigation Co
Portand, Oregon
Bailey Gatzert
Dalles City
Metlako
Reasoner
Iowa
Poley
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