Banker's Extradition Probe Triggers Graft Grand Jury
Pittsburg news reports a preliminary proceeding to extradite wealthy banker Frank N Hoffstot to compel his testimony before a grand jury. The panel hints his statements could implicate other local bankers in alleged bribes to city officials as part of a statewide graft exposure.
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Pittsburg
Frank N. Hoffstot
Seymour
Hoffsatot
Cimax
Frank N. Hoffatot
Pressed Steel Car Company
Emil Winter
Workingmen's Savings and Trust Company
Glass Company
Federal Grand Jury
Imperial Window Glass Company
Imperial Company
United States
Unidentified man falls to death through depot glass roof
Seattle April 7 an unidentified man crashed through a glass roof at Union depot platform and fell thirty feet to the cement. He died early today. presumed he climbed to the lisse roof intending to drop onto a car roof for a ride. Olympia April 7 women delegates to the state DAR assembly dine after the bar room of a local restaurant closes for seating overflow. The bar remained closed until the women finished singing patriotic songs and departed.
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Seattle
Union Depot
Saloon
Olympia
Wash
Daughters of the American Revolution
Notisa Jonefio Kills Wife Then Himself in San Francisco
In San Francisco on April 7 Michele Notisa Jonefio fatally shot his wife at their home and then killed himself. The motive remains unknown and under investigation by authorities.
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San Francisco
Michele Notisa Jonefio
Quick Action Saves Train From Wreck
In Walla Walla on April 7 Fred Hoff spotted a washed out track bed and rode to Dixie on a horse to warn the Day ton passenger train. The crew halted the train just as it arrived, preventing a possible disaster.
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Walla Walla
Fred Hoff
Dayton
Hoff
Dixie
Aged Man Hunts Daughters in San Francisco
Frank Schaum an 89 year old man walked from New Orleans with five dollars seeking his two daughters in San Francisco He entered Mayor McCarthy s office asking aid and was directed to police assistance He said his oldest daughter Josephine Gleischamp and his other daughter Francis were last known in the city as he begged for food during his long trek
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San Francisco
Frank Schaum
P. EH
McCarthy
New Orleida
Elmore Leffingwell
Leffingwell
Schaum
Josephine Gleischamp
Francis
T Cannot Locate Her.” Schaum
New Orleans
Pormer Governor Gage Leaves for Portugal
Los Angeles dispatch says Pormer Governor Gage will depart for Washington to meet the president and Secretary Knox before sailing for Lisbon to assume duties as minister to Portugal. He will sail from New York later this month.
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Los Angeles
Pormer
Gage
Washington
Knox
Lisbon
Portual
New York
Roulette Gambling Raid Ends With Fine For Operator
Police raided a basement wheel at Matlock Brownfield building on Main Street below the barbershop. Operator John Estes pleaded guilty to gambling and paid a $25 fine. conduct of gambling would have brought a $100 fine. A second participant remained unnamed after failing to report to the police court. Chief Gurdane and Night Officer Kearney seized the roulette setup and took the wheel and manipulator into custody.
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Gurdane
Kearney
John Estes
Matlock-Brownfield
Main Street
Estes
Roosevelt Seeks National Reception on Return
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt desires a national reception on his return from abroad if a celebration is held in New York. A P Moore of the Pittsburgh Leader had urged a local event by all the people, but Roosevelt replied a national celebration is preferred if held at all.
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Pittsburg
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
A. P. Moore
Ellensburg Chief of Police Cleared of Bribe Charge
Hilensburg April 7 A jury last night found former Ellensburg Chief of Police Joseph Shull not guilty of accepting a bribe to permit gambling. The prosecution called Chinese witnesses who testified they paid money, but the jury deliberated only ten minutes.
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Hilensburg
Wash
Joseph Shull
Shull
Kling Ordered to Report to Play for Chicago Team
Kling receives orders from President Murphy to report in Indianapolis April 6 or 7. He plans to join the Chicago Nationals in Columbus, Ohio, on April 10, as the case involving catcher John G. Killing nears its end.
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Kling
Kansas City
John G. Killing
Chicago
Charles W. Murphy
Indianapolis
Murphy
Columbus
Ohio
Roosevelt Leaves Rome After Triumphant Visit
Ex president Theodore Roosevelt and wife depart Rome after a cordial reception from Catholic and Methodist leaders. In Italy they begin a “second honeymoon” tour to Genoa and Vienna, promising daily movement updates to newspaper correspondents and vowing to share hotel vouchers to prove their candor. Col Roosevelt and wife exit amid cheers, with friends and clergy extending congratulations.
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Spegia
Italy
Col. Roonevelt
Roosevelt
Rome
Genoa
Porto Maurizio
Rotl
Vienna
Nowspiper
Roosevelts
Taft Praises Jews as World Aristocrats at Banquet
Washington April 7 President Taft lauded Jewish Americans at the Bnai B’rith banquet declaring Jews are the most entitled aristocrats of the earth who nonetheless are strong Republicans. He praised their devotion to liberty and education while noting his Orthodox faith. Adolph Kraus spoke of Washington’s letter to Newport’s Hebrew society. Speaker Cannon argued for organization in progress and quipped about employment tests and immigration. Uncle Joe Cannon received hearty applause during Hebrew greetings.
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Rome
Roosevelt
Vatican
Lawrence Pansens
Congregation of Affairs of Religions
America
Mr. Roosevelt
Merry del Val
Walling Clerk
Methodist
Italy
B. M. Tipie
Tipple
Washington
Taft
United States
House
United State
Cincinnati
Oodelion
Rabbi Wise
Adolph Kraus
Chicago
B’nai B’rith
George Washington
Hebrew Society of
Newport
R. 1
Releign
Cannon
Ireland
England
Alsace
Joe
Kiver
Disastrous Fire Destroys Pago Saloons and Buildings
A major fire swept through Pago early this morning causing heavy property loss estimated between 25 000 and 40 000. The Keystone saloon and The Darwin joint were destroyed along with The Palace rooming house and City Cafe. Northern Pacific Railway crews aided with water, reducing potential further damage. Insurance on the Keystone saloon fixtures was around 26 000.
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Pasoo
Northern Pacific Pathway Company
Northern Pacific
Northern Pacific Company
Keystone
Palace
City Cafe
Kitchner Arrives in Fiasco in San Francisco Visit
Lord Kitchener commander of the British forces in the Mediterranean arrives in San Francisco aboard the Mariposa from Tahiti after a tour of Australia. He plans a brief stay and asks to be received in private. Customs officials will pass his baggage without examination per orders from Washington.
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England
San Francisco
Lord Kitchner
Department of the Mediterranean
Mariposa
Tahiti
Australia
Lord Kuchner
Pettizens
Washington
Sailor Dies of Beri Beri in Port Townsend Hospital
Port Townsend Washington April 7 Saxon a sailor on the British ship Elginshire died today in the United States marine hospital of beri beri. Six others are infected and three expected to die. The Elginshire arrived yesterday from Glasgow after a 140 day voyage. Quarantine officials found the crew in poor condition, blamed on lack of fresh water and meat. Apprentice James Young fell from the rigging and was killed during the voyage.
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Port Townsend
Wash
W Saxon
Elginshire
United States Marine Hospital
Berihers
Glasgow
James Young
Mrs Johnston to Hear Indian Cases in Eastern Oregon
Eastern Oregon's first federal term closes as Bank of La Grande wins $480 claim against Bramwell. Mrs Vida Johnston named referee to hear Indian heirship cases, with several local attorneys admitted to practice before district and circuit courts.
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Oregon
la Grands Bank
Venlet
Johnston
R. Bean
G. H. Mareh
Portland
United States
John McCourt
Farmers’ & Trailers’ National Bank of la Grande
F. c. Bramwell
Rosa Parr
Umatilla
Raley
Will M. Peterson
WC. E. Pruitt
S& D. Peterson
Milton
S. A. Newberry
Union Bank Closures Shock Brooklyn Banks
On April 7 the Union Bank of Brooklyn closed along with the borough bank of Brooklyn. President Shears cited withdrawals driven by the Union Bank’s failure, though assets were enough to repay depositors in full. The borough bank showed two hundred thousand dollars in capital and deposits of a million and a half.
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New York
Union Bank of Brooklyn
Borough Bank of Brooklyn
Shears
Union Bank
Borough Bank
Washington Bill Extends Letter Franking to Roosevelt
In Washington on April 6 the house passed a bill extending the letter franking privilege to former President Roosevelt by a vote of 120 to 76. Only one Republican voted against the measure.
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Washington
Rooosevelt
Bloody battle near Riversiab rages two days in Constantinople
Several hundred killed and wounded as Albanian rebels clash with Turkish troops in a brutal two day battle near Riversiab. Hand to hand fighting predominated, with rebels threatening to topple the Young Turk regime and awaiting reinforcements to renew the assault. Large numbers of prisoners were taken.
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Strizzle
Young Turks
Constantinople
Riversiab
Mountaineer
Fatal Explosion Triggers Overhaul Plan for Navy Cruisers
After a series of fatal blasts in Pacific fleet warship engine rooms, a thousand workers will overhaul engine and fire room gear on the Maryland California and West Virginia. Repairs exceed six hundred thousand dollars. The Maryland boiler tube explosion killed coal passer Amberson and injured two others.
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Maryland
Mare Island Navy Yard
Cruse
California
West Virginia
Amberson
Tiburon
Robbers at Goa City Bank Raid Wounds Three Bandits
Five men entered the Goa City bank at Mazon and bound staff before rifling the vault. They fled by train after a pistol duel with officers. three bandits were wounded, one fatally. Officers and deputies pursued, finding the three wounded in a boxcar while the others remained at large.
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Chicago
Goa City
Mazon
Morris
Guatemala Must Pay For Attack On American Citizens
The American minister to Guatemala was instructed by the State Department to insist on prompt redress for an attack on two American citizens by a drunken Guatemalan firing stationed at Panzo. The note cites many similar attacks as precedent.
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Washington
Guatemala
State Department
Panzo
Mondell Measure Passes in House for Homestead Rights
Washington April 7 The house approved the Mondell bill granting a second homestead entry right to entrymen who forfeited before approval. An amendment by Mr Martin of Colorado extended the same right to desert land entrymen.
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Washington
Martin
Colorado
Passengers Safe as Ship Cairnrona Burns
Nine hundred passengers were transferred from the burning steamship Cairnrona to the British ship Kanawha off the British channel amid a half gale. The Cairnrona was bound from London to Portland Maine when a fire broke out. orderly lifeboat lowering and disciplined conduct allowed a safe evacuation with no casualties.
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London
Cairnrona
Kanawha
Pnelish
Portland
Maine
Irebont
Kanawaha
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Frank Hoffster
Portugal
Joan Estes
Ellensburg
Rooievel
Teddy
Conference of B'nai B’rith
Earth
Tey
Unele Doe
Pago
Wold
Kitchner
Mrs. Johnston
Hank
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