Hitchcock charges prompt Ballinger probe in interior waste
Rep Hitchcock of Nebraska accuses Secretary Ballinger and officials in the Interior Department of improper use of a one million dollar fund. He cites furniture purchases, a large brick chimney project, hiring eighty clerks, and inflated salaries as alleged misappropriations. The case is to be examined by House committees with subpoenas anticipated.
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Fragmented OCR hints at political scandal and career shifts
The garbled text recounts accusations of misused funds and cabinet issues involving a judge and land office expenses. It mentions March 1908 events, alleged disclosure delays, and praise for law practice in Washington. The narrative cites Hitchcock and Olin amid treasury concerns.
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Invited to Ride Shoots Judge Near Towanda
Henry Rich In, a Sullivan County judge, was shot in the left side by neighbor Charles Kapal near Dushore three miles away. Kapal was arrested. the motive cited as political, the two men longtime neighbors with no prior trouble.
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Henry Rich
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Bullivan
Charles Kapal
Kapal
Dushore
Sullivan county
D D Mills Wealth Divided After Death In 1908 Will
The will of D D Mills of New York names Ogden Mills and Mrs Whitelaw Reid as executors and divides an estate valued at about 700000 dollars each for the American Museum of Natural History and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The document, dated November 4 1908, also leaves bequests to institutions and sets contingencies for executors.
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Corset Saves Woman as Bullet Strikes Hip
Mrs. Homer Shickel of Goldinboro, aged 21, was accidentally shot by her Philadelphia niece Miss Pauling McFadden. The bullet aimed for her heart was deflected by the corset steel, causing a hip wound and fears of blood poisoning. The two were upstairs when the niece retrieved a 32 caliber revolver and fired. the gun was empty.
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Homer Shickel
Goldinboro
Miss Pauling
McFadden
Philadelphia
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Young Pastor Axell Dies by Gunshot in Pittsburgh
Rev. Paul Axell, 28, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Sewickley, died by a self-inflicted revolver shot. Authorities report a troubled state of mind after preacher served in ministry. The incident occurred in Pittsburgh on July 18.
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Brazilian Envoy Nabuco Leaves Washington After Long Service
The Brazilian ambassador to the United States, Senor Nabuco, resigns after many years as envoys to Great Britain and Washington. He leaves behind a widow and four children, including Mile. Caroling, with the family headed by the eldest daughter. The narrative notes his role in U.S. relations, his rank, and the historic ties of Brazil to the United States, while mentioning the wider diplomatic context.
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Leaven. Kan
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Philadelphia merchant sues for damages over drought losses
A Philadelphia trader sues Aut Co for damages totaling 670,008 dollars alleging losses from drought and salt effects. The civil action targets a bridge and involves multiple parties including Routlere and others in a claim filed in January.
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