Prove Alibi in Botkin Trial as Defense Opens
Defense for Ida Botkin argues alibi and attacks state character claims in ongoing trial. Jurors hear testimony about alleged enlistment intent for Philippine service and questions over a candy box letter and governor’s request. Court proceedings continue with defense attorney Arment and state prosecutor Royington expected to rest the case tomorrow.
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Botkin
Isco
Cal
Apri
Theihe Botkin
Budd
Philippines
Smith
Cook
Fransa for Hearst Amid April Conventions and Protests
In April reports from That State and Ou around Hearst linked to county actions, congress prospects, and political tensions. References mention a resolution in the Senate, threats of lawsuits, and a convoluted strand of events involving Redding, Evans, and unnamed locales as a subway morning scene and smoke disrupts daily life.
Senator Burton Sentenced to Six Months in Missouri Jail
In St Louis on April 6 Senator Burton received a six month jail term in Iron County Missouri and a $2,400 fine for crimes cited by Judge Adame. The sentence aims to bar him from future public office. Burton appeared with counsel, visibly nervous, and declined to speak to the press.
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Kansas
St. Louis
Burton
Iron County
Missouri
Iimbo
Adame
Supreme Court hears cases of Turner and Walsh extradition
In Washington on April 6 the Supreme Court heard United States v. John Turner an English anarchist to be deported under the anti anarchist immigration law and United States v. Thomas Walsh or James Lindeham extradition sought by Britain for an alleged murder in Ireland.
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John Turner
Washington
Supreme Court
United States
Engishman
Cortelyou
Thomas Walsh
James Lindeham
Ireland
President Smith to address Mormon conference in Salt Lake
Salt Lake April 6 It is understood President Smith of the Mormon church will this afternoon address the assembled Mormons in conference. He is expected to state the church attitude toward politics polygamy and other issues raised in the Smoot investigation.
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Salt Lake
Smith
Mormon Church
Kaiser
Berlin
Magde Bure Jet Zeitung
Loubet
Monaco
Hearst Wins Suit Against Coal Trust in Supreme Court
Washington April 6 The Supreme Court ruled in favor of William Randolph Hearst in his suit against the coal trust, affirming a citizen’s right to expose the monopoly and compel the Baer syndicate to produce records and testify. The decision advances Hearst in his bid to smash the coal trust amid Republican opposition. The day also reports a Jersey City restraining order hearing on stock reduction, grain prices in Chicago, a telegraphers strike in Toronto, a Pennsylvania Republican nomination, Roosevelt extradition treaty talks, Morgan and daughter at sea, and arbitration actions by bricklayers in New York.
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April
Supreme Court
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miNet
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Hearn
Paper Trust Threatens Newspapers As Prices Soar
News reports from Washington and New York feature hearings on high white paper costs, with New York World and New York Times managers testifying that six papers may default due to price hikes. International Paper Co dictates prices and roll widths, fueling fears of conspiracies and bankruptcies amid a broader war in the Far East and Liberia crisis measures.
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New York World and Times
Washington
House Committee On Judiciary Today
Lilley
Secretary of Commerce
Don Zetz
New York World
John Norris
New York Times
American Publishers’ Association
International Paper Company
New York
England
Coal and Coke Deal Chooses Tacoma Plant Purchase
San Diego reports Pa elie Steel Company selected negotiations to buy 40 acres of coal land with the Tacomas Coal & Coke Company’s facility 42 miles from Tacoma. Purchase price not stated. Plan to ship coke to San Diego for a new Pacific steel plant, with title subject to attorney approval.
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Pa Elie Steel Company
Tacomas Coal & Coke Company
Tacoma
GMM
Pacific Steel
Resignation of Los Angeles Chief of Police Elton
The Los Angeles police board accepted the resignation of Chief Chas Elton and appointed ex-Sheriff W A Hammel to succeed him after a protracted battle led by the Los Angeles Record. The paper accused Elton of protecting gambling dens and Elton once arrested several Record staff at a card party. Police reported that a number of Record staff are being shadowed.
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Cal
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W A. Hammel
Elton
Los Angeles Record
Crite
Aleutha
Record
Sensational Gold Finds in Mokelumne Hill Calif
A mining man from Calaveras County reports a rich gold gravel strike in Mokelumne Hill center. Last Sunday dirt paying from $2 to $17 per pan was found in large quantities, with over $6,000 worth unearthed. Residents dig in their yards as excitement runs high.
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California
Stockton
Cal
Doc Kina
Calaveras ‘County
Mokelimne Wi
King
Panama Crisis Halted Shipments Amid Labor Tensions
Washington reports that the Jethmus of Panama has been halted due to labor tensions. Orders were sent to the U S naval commander in isthmian waters to take measures to protect American private property.
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Washington
State Department
Panama
United States
Isthmian
Republicans Fix Up Late Republican Meeting Plans
Delegates from across the country gather to ratify White House wishes for party leadership. Former Secretary Root is a leading candidate for temporary chairman, with Senator Platt of New York meeting the president and endorsing Root. The scene hints at Horace Portier as a potential key figure in New York party control.
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Washington
Platt
New York
Matt
Depew
White House
Horace Portier
Santa Fe Affairs Set for Machinists Strike Fight
Washington on April 6 the executive board of the International Association of Machinists met to consider the Santa Fe dispute and awaited a referendum verdict, aiming for amicable settlement. Los Angeles reported April 6 that Santa Fe federal strike preparations were underway with many deputies and special policemen sworn in for defense against potential disorder.
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Washington
International Association of Machinista
Los Angeles
Banta Fedecy
Crisis at hand in San Francisco streetcar dispute
In San Francisco a crisis surrounds the dove street car situation as an April time limit nears for imported men said to be brought in to take older workers’ jobs. Unions warn they will refuse to break the strike if ordered to depart, and a discharge for refusal could trigger a strike that cannot be prevented.
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San Francisco
Dove Street
Southern Pacific Election Overhaul at Louisville Meeting
The Southern Pacific held its annual meeting in Louisville Kentucky on April 6 electing a new board. Directors include W. D. Cornish George F. Gould Harriman Edwin Howley J Huntington James Hyde OF Kohn Milly W. Piero J HW Sebi J Peyer J Auliman CM Tweed Maxwell Mvarin AK Vandenventon. Officers to be elected next week in New York. Five officers attended by proxy representing 176000000.
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An Vyl
Southern Pacific
Theachmont
W. DD Cornish
George F. Gouldreff Harriman
Edwin Howley
J . Huntington
Jamee Hyde
Kohn
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Piero
J HW. Sebi
J Peyer
J Auliman CM Tweed
Maxwell Mvarin
AK Vandenventon
New York
Persecuting the Jews in Bulgaria Riots Reported
Private advices from Lempalanks Bulgaria describe anti Semitic riots Tuesday with mobs injuring Jews. Victims were gassed, nails driven into hands and crowns of thorns placed on heads. Authorities pledged decisive action while Bulgarian authorities suppress Jews to avoid angering international supporters. A gunboat Helena arrived at Shanghai after wintering in Yokohama.
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Herlin
Lempalanks
Christ
Arbitration bill push hears Bishop Spaulding plea
Washington April 6 Bishop Spaulding a member of the late ... Uned texitive commission testified before the house labor committee in support of the Fosse bill to create a national arbitration tribunal He said Sherman s War la holt could be read Strike lo hell Three were aaphyxiated in Philadelphia April 6 Howard Harawond Jacob Hammond and Oscar Servernon were found dead in bed this morning aaphyxiated with ruminating gas An earthquake in Servia Holgrade April 6 a severe quake shock was felt throughout Servia last evening causing great damage at Veranda
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Bishop Spaulding
Uned Texitive Commission
House Committee On Labor Today
Sherman
Holt
Philadelphia
Kaward Harawond
Jacob Hammond
Oscur Servernon
Servia
Veranda
Invasion Threat Strains Bulgaria Turkey Relations
Apr 6 report from Bate: Bulgaria tightens frontier guards amid fears of imminent Turkish invasion. Diplomatic ties possible to break if the Turko Bulgarian accord remains unsigned. Additional dispatches note Kaiser visits and European gold shipments, with a Phoenix saloon incident ending in a funeral.
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Turkey
Bate
Apri
Hae
Democrats in Pendleton Organize Precinct Slate Meeting
A Pendleton Democratic meeting at the courthouse drew over a hundred party representatives to approve and debate precint ticket nominations. Ward caucuses selected delegates to the county convention with a focus on giving veterans choice, producing a wide, open slate for the primaries and county offices. The report lists numerous named nominees for Pendleton and surrounding precincts, followed by notes on committee members and adjournment.
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Jowt Overtiog
Pendleton
Colonel Paley
Central Committee
Mato Ts
Booth Fendleton
Primariew
Thinie
Purner
Lee Brown
John Wakter
Arthur Lotne
George Ohadel
George Binet
Mearns
Chae Lotter
William Baker
Frank Onelieth
Othe Jones
Jon Hinkle
Darnell
Wintersferry
Lee Teutson
Charlie Peter
Nan
Tom Milarkey
North Pondieton
Te Wade
A. Zoneie
Murphy
Paul Hemmemgarn
J Smith
Willon Mumphrey
Atchinson
Will Moore
George A Permumon
J. W.ada Joney
Five Die as Blaze Destroys Columbia Hall in Mount Vernon
Five persons died and another was fatally burned when a blaze gutted Columbia Hall, a three story frame building in Mount Vernon, Nova Scotia, early April 6. Nathan Frye, a shoe dealer, and three children, along with Bessie Deering, a 74 year old maid, perished in the fire. Several others were seriously injured. Firemen arrived about twenty minutes after alarms were raised.
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Columbia Hall
Nathan Frye
Bessie Deering
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