Japan patrols and Russian fleet actions near Cochin China
Saigon and Singapore reports detail the Descartes watch near cape St Jacques and Japanese cruisers patrolling along Cochin China to prevent Russian provisioning. A Singapore dispatch cites a 43 vessel Russian fleet and questions about a fleet split, while St Petersburg notes a court martial demand for Utok tomak.
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Saigon
Eruleer Descartes
Cape St. Jacques
Acheron
Styx
Cochin Ching
London
Lloyds
Singapore
Rojestvensky
Secretary Taft Approves Canal Labor Experiment
Washington April 12. Secretary Taft meets the Isthmian canal commission to hire 2000 Chinese and 2000 Japanese laborers for canal work. If the experiment succeeds, most work will be done by these two groups. Panama railroad directorate to be reorganized next week.
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Ped
Washington
Taft
Isthmian Canal Commission
Toflay
Panama Railroad
Spreckles Loses Decision In Austrian Suit
Vienna April 12 a civil court ruled Rudolph Spreckels the San Francisco millionaire must pay Dr Edgar Gana 2060 marks for treating Spreckles for appendicitis. Spreckles objected claiming the bill excessive and contended the case as a champion of ail tourists.
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Vienna
Rudolph Spreckles
San Francisco
Edgar Gana
Spreckles
Bpreckles
Ail Tourlata
Mrs Hill shoots husband then drinks carbolic acid
Insane From Worry, Chicago, April 12. Driven to insanity by the threatened death of her railro ad husband, Mrs Ralph Hill shot him twice near the heart and then drank carbolic acid. Both are likely to die.
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Chicago
Ralph Hill
Warrant Issued for AM Mercantile President Breunin Ger
In St Joseph Missouri April 12 a warrant is issued for Henry Breuning er president of the American Mercantile company a get rich quick concern that has collapsed Secretary Miles and Manager Nordeau have disappeared Two thousand locals mostly workers have lost about 30000 dollars by the failure
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph, Mo
Henry Breuninger
American Mercantile Company
Miles
Nordeau
Sheriff Hoag Killed by Mob at Tate County Jail
Missisetown April 12 Sheriff Hoag was shot and killed by masked men who burst into the jail to free Jim White a Tate county murder suspect. Six armed men stormed the jail, Hoag refused the release, guards blocked the escape and the mob fled. Bloodhounds to pursue with lynching threats if they identify the assailants. Lotta's mother Mary Ann Crabtree dies in New York after managing her daughter through a 40 year stage career. Change of venue granted for Johann Hood the bigamist charged with wife murder. trial set for April 18. Independent Oil wins contract controlling estate institutions breaking Standard’s monopoly.
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Missietop
Benntobha
Miss
Hoag
Jim White
Tate County
White
Lotta
New York
Mary Ann Crabtree
Thoft
Chicago
Johann Hood
Mulley
Kerraten
Evidence Found In Trunks On Pack Crate Price Violation
Evidence in trunks seized by government officers in the beef investigation shows packers sold casings at a minimum price of 40 cents per hundred in pursuance of an agreement to regulate by products. Five packers’ employees were questioned by the federal grand jury. Transcripts of their testimony are being prepared for Judge Grossoup to determine if the restraining injunction against the packers’ combination has been violated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Federal
Grossoup
Chicago Grain Markets Reported By Clark Grain Co
Wheat opened at 1.16 and closed at 1.15 with April 22 dates. Corn quoted at 48% and 30% with steady activity. Market remains uneventful as global wheat prospects hint at a heavy yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Rockefeller Gift Favor in Congregational Church Case
A Boston subcommittee report approves accepting the Rockefeller gift of 100000 to the Congregational church and mission board. It argues wealth ethics matter but gift acceptance should not be blocked by church or court judgment, urging caution against hindering charitable aid. Mrs Polly has returned from Spokane with notes on letters from Ross and Polly. Milan message. fortunes transfer arranged. Ross to return soon.
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Rockefeller
Boston
Prudential Committee
American Board of Foreign Missions
Congregational Church
Miss
A. Polly
Spokane
Joseph Rowsl
Polly
Mr. Ross
Italy
Milan
America
Lewinton
Tribune
Plans for six room residence on Washington street
Howard and Swingle plan a six room two story dwelling for A J Howard to be built on Washington street at an estimated cost around 2000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Howard & Swingle
A. J. Howard
Washington Street
Murder at Bellingham Chief Suspect Unknown
In Bellingham Washington on April 12 F B Dames meat market owner was found murdered in his sleeping room with a hatchet in his head and a skewer through his temples. Clothes rifled and robbery suspected though police have no leads.
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Bellingham
Wash
F. B. Dames
Odemilant
Teamsters Endorse Garment Workers Stand Amid Strike Fallout
Chicago April 12. Police increased to guard Montgomery Ward wagons after strike leaders appeal. Mayor Dunne backs compulsory arbitration and aims to form a permanent labor arbitration board. Employers and labor falter. talks break off as union leaders demand garment workers inclusion. A citywide business merger plan seeks to counter solid union front with non union convoy plans for Montgomery Ward.
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Chicago
Montgomery Ward Company
Dunne
Montgomery, Ward Company
Teamsters
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Montgomery, Ward & On
Musical union proposed by Pendleton musicians
City musicians discuss forming a permanent musical union comprising both singers and players to promote musical interests and public projects. Key supporters include G. M. Mosher C. E. Troutman C. A. Hill W. A. Crank Dr. McNabb A. J. Owen John Wilson A. W. Lundell M. A. Rader and several performers. Also noted: mining man John Treloar died after falling from a 10 foot embankment while intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mose
Pendleton
Messrs. G. M. Mosher
C. E. Troutman
C. A. Hill
W.A. Crank
John Treloar
Butte
Water Commission presents four year water system report
At council night the water commission submits a four year comparative statement of receipts and expenses through January 1, 1906. Totals show receipts 57002.08 over four years with yearly profits ranging from 5902.26 in 1901 to 7067.63 in 1903 and 6187.74 in 1904, plus figures for extensions, sinking fund, and general fund balances. The board, including W H Jones as chairman and Frank B Clapton as clerk, notes current water user counts and the reconstituted commissioners.
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The
Water Commission
Board of Water Commissioners
W. H. Jones
Frank B. Clapton
Defendants All Make Common Cause In Land Fraud Case
Portland April 12 Charles A Waitron Coe D Bernard and Charethe H Zachery arraigned in federal district court on perjury charges linked to land frauds. They filed a plea of abatement similar to Mitchell as all indicted parties share same defense and attorneys. All pleas set for Friday. Salem April 12 State land board suspends deeds for adout lands purchased until grand jury probe completes involving 1 900 000 acres. Attorney General Crawford may cancel certificates based on fraudulent applications. Washington April 12 Ex Senator John M Thurston of Nebraska retained as chief counsel for Senator Mitchell of Oregon as he faces trial on indictments for alleged land frauds.
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Portland
Charles A. Waitron
Coe D. Bernard
Charethe H. Zachery
Federal Grand Jury
Federal District Court
Mitchell
Washington
John M. Thurston
Nebraska
Oregon
Pawnbroker failed to identify Smith in pistol case
New York April 12 pawnbroker Simon Stern said to have sold the pistol used in the Cas sar Young killing did not identify J Morgan Smith as the buyer. Smith and his wife faced indictments for conspiracy. hearing and bail set for Friday. Also notes Spokane cash short and Greek King George appointed to admiralty post.
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New York
Simon Stern
Cassar Young
Rand
J. Morgan Smith
Plato
Stern
Smith
Mercer Street
Foster
Lumberger
Smiths
Antil
Tomba
Plans for the New Gymnasium and Facilities
Plans outline a commercial gymnasium with separate dressing rooms for gentlemen and ladies, about 40 lockers each, a main room of 50 by 60 feet, a gallery seating three rows, a seven foot high running track around the room, and a steel truss roof. Entrance from Court Street via stairs or through the club room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard & Swingle
Ens
Court Street
Supreme Court Decision Reinforces State Jurisdiction Over Indian Liquor Sales
Judge Lewell summarizes U S Supreme Court ruling on Indian land citizens and state power to regulate intoxicating liquor sales. Oregon judge Lowell cites local statute from 1814 and urges city councils to enact stronger ordinances, noting federal enforcement gaps and state responsibility to prohibit sales to Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the United States
Indiana
Pendleton
Stephen A. Lowell
East Oregonian
Brewer
Staten
United States
Minora
Oregon
Fire at boarding house leaves child dead and mother harmed
In Grand Rapids on Broadway and Elizabeth streets a boarding house and saloon fire in April killed five year old May Herrick and seriously injured Mrs Charles Herrick, with the mother among the fatally injured and five others seriously hurt.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Broadway and
Elizabeth Streets
May Herrick
Charles Herrick
Racial tension erupts after incident in Coffeyville
In Coffeyville Kansas on April 12 a violent incident involving a Black suspect escalates racial conflict. The city swears in 100 deputies to keep order and the mayor orders all Black residents disarmed by nightfall if needed.
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Coffeyville
Kan
John Griffth
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Permanya
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Independent Oil Company
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East Court Street
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Musical Union
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Thurston
Hadows
Case
Nan Patterson
Woodman Clerk
George H. Koontz
Spokane Camp
Woodmen of the World
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Mead
King George
Athens
Emperor William
Corfu
King George of Greece
John H. Hagen
Z Houser
L. B. Reeder
California
M. Pierce
Robert Kilgore
Los Angeles
Mr. Pierce
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Eagles
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Mivorve
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T C Taylor
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