Thaw Heads Own Case as Mother Speaks on Evelyn
Evelyn Holman’s mother Mrs. Holman delivers a public statement detailing family struggles, support by sewing, and Evelyn’s stage ambitions with the Florodora company. She alleges White, seen as a protective figure, promised help but pressured Evelyn toward acting as his interest grew. She claims she would have killed White if Evelyn had revealed abuse, and defends Thaw's involvement while noting no one yet speaks for the case.
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White
Posas
Evelyn
Mr. Holman
Delmas
New York
Thaw
Peabody
Ote
Jeaning
Pittsburg
Destructive Phoenix Fire Destroys Major Boston Store
A major blaze in Phoenix Arizona gutted the Boston store, the city’s largest, in the early hours. Loss estimated at 116,000. The third floor housed Foomers, with many workers displaced.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Boston
Foomers
American Cardinals in June Reported by Rome
Rome reports that the pope has assured Bishop O Gorman of South Dakota that one, perhaps two American cardinals will be created in June. The disclosure comes as church officials anticipate a cardinalate list from the Vatican.
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Rome
O'Gorman
South Dakota
State Bank Robbery in Hinselion Iowa nets $4000
The State bank in Hinselion, Iowa, was blown open on April 16 and robbers escaped with $4000 in cash. Nearby repairs continued as contractors Moseu & Co work on replacing defective gutters along Court and Main streets, following city council commitments.
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Hinselion
Towa
Warren Construction
Moseu & Co
Rate Case Hearing in Portland Rail Terminal Valuations
Portland April 16 witnesses before the interstate commerce commission included N D Miller chief engineer of Portland Seattle contractor Winston Charles Hayden tax commissioner of the Great Northern Fred B Grinnell Spokane realty dealer and former Governor John H McGraw Washington They testified on valuation of railroad terminals rights of way construction and transportation costs.
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Portland
N. D. Miller
Seattle
Winston
Charles Hayden
Great Northern
Fred B. Grinnell
Bpokane
John H. McGraw
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Spokane
Harriman and Walsh in a Complicated Deal
Federal court allows Baltimore and Ohio to assume 15 million dollars in bonded debt and end receivership of the Chicago Termine Transfer railroad. Supposedly controlled by Harriman and associates, the move aims to raise Walsh tied securities of his defunct bank. Packing Company fined for rebates. Alton officials penalized. Louis Gourdain sentenced to four and a half years.
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Harriman
Walsh
Chicago
Baltimore & Ohio
Chicago Termine Transfer
Trow
Harriman and
Asaoclites
Hie Hnes
Federal Court of Appeals
Alton
Schwarteschild & Suleberger Company
Louis Gourdain
Gourdain
Fire in San Francisco Threatens Block Of Frame Buildings
A morning fire on Golden Gate Avenue near the Vanness building endangers a block of temporary frame structures. The blaze destroyed several eateries including the Vines Girl, the Little Louvre restaurant, Wentilly and Johnston's clothing store, and Loa. Mary Peterson, a Louvre cook, was partly asphyxiated and is in serious condition. Damages estimated at fifty thousand dollars.
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San Francisco
Golden Gate Avenue
Vanness
Vines
Louvre
Wentilly & Johnston
Mary Peterson
McGill Museum Burned in Second April Fire
In Montreal on April 14 a second fire at McGill University destroyed the museum, worse than the prior blaze. The buildings were valued at 360,000 dollars and the total monetary loss could not be computed due to the extent of the damage.
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VCS
Montreal
McGill University
Edward Sexton Executed for Murder in Auburn
Edward Sexton, who was convicted three years ago of murdering Thomas Mohany, was electrocuted this morning in Auburn Wyoming. Five distinct contacts were required to complete the execution.
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Auburn
N. WY
Edward Sexton
Thomas Mohany
Trolley Line In Operation Opens to Freewater Area
The Walla Walla traction company announces service to Freewater with future extension to Milton. A 12 mile trip takes 45 minutes with single fare of 25 cents and round trip 40 cents. Cars run every two hours, a substation will be placed at Freewater and Milton, and tracks will connect to the cannery. Residents buy 5 to 10 acre plots along the line to live closer to the city as development expands orchards and homes between Milton and Walla Walla.
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Fpreewater
Wiolha Wallt Traction Company
Dogar
Freewater
Milton
Walla Walla
Evartone Ao
Willa Walla
Ian Follette
Walla Walls
Wally Walla
Final Organization Forms Freewater Canning Company
Final gathering set in Freewater for organizing the Freewater Canning & Provolving company with $16,000 capital. Plant nearing completion and machinery soon to be installed, enabling preparation for this year's crops. Capacity 16,000 three pound cans daily or 1000 cases. Stockholders include business men and nearby fruitgrowers.
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Freewater
Freewater Canning & Provolving Company
Businew
Freedom of the City Tendered to General Nothin Hero
London April 18 crowds cheered General Nothin as he rode in the first gala parade to celebrate his role as hero of the hour. The event saw the ag comited colonial premiers in attendance and praise for the relief he provided during the heat.
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Botha
London
Sam Toder
General Nothin
Kroger
War ends as Zelaya signs on peace at Washington
President Roosevelt announces an end to hostilities with Zelaya and confirms Guatemalan Salvadorean peace guarantees. Figuera receives assurances of no trouble between Salvadoran troops and Guatemalans as a peace conference convenes in Washington.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Zelaya
Daughters of the American Revolution criticize treasurer report
Washington April 14. The daughters of the American Revolution met two days after Mrs. Donald McLean, president general, accused treasurer Mrs. W E B Davie of failing to have her report ready.
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McLean
Washington
Daughters of the American Revolution
Donald McLean
W. EB. Davie
Cause of Car Shortage Ties to Merchants and Rails
Seattle freight agents blame merchant delays and unused cars for shipment bottlenecks. Great Northern and Northern Pacific report cars sit on tracks, unloaded too slowly, and warehouses overflow after long storage of cargo for Nome season. A separate note reports Thomas Skoles killed by a horse kicking him in Brownlee Idaho.
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Seattle
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Siys
Seattle News
Digby
Rill
Transport
Thomas Skoles
Prownlee
Idaho
Oil Companies File Denials in Federal Suit
In St Louis on April 16 the Waters-Pierce Oil Co and United Oil Co of Colorado filed answers in federal court denying restraint of trade and denying Standard Oil control claims. United Oil admits Standard owns 17 percent but says it did not conspire with Florence Oil Refining or Continental to fix prices. Railroads Burlington, Chicago and Milwaukee? to fight Missouri maximum freight law. hearings set for May 13 with three railroads arguing the law is ruinous. Concord reports May 18 as date for petitions by Mrs. Eddy trustees to intervene.
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Standard
United
St. Louis
Watere-Pierce Ol Company
United Oil Company of Colorado
Waters- Pierce
The
Florence Ol & Refining Company
Continental
Concord
Mra. Eddy Trustees
Twenty Two Injured In Car Derailment Near Baker Siding
A Sedro Woolley to Seattle telegraph message reports a Creat Northern Rockport branch derailment near Baker siding last night. Twenty two people were injured, most of them laborers, with no further details available.
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Seattle
Sedro Wooley
Creat Northern
Rockport
Baker Siding
End of Telephone Bribery Inquiry Expected Without Indictments
San Francisco on April 16 reports the telephone bribery investigation nearly finished with no indictments expected today though several are being drawn up. The slot machine Bratt probe is expected to be completed tomorrow.
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San Francisco
Bratt
Women Lead Third Day at Peace Conference in New York
At the New York peace conference on April 16, Mrs. Anna Garilo Spencer presided as third day opening. Guests of honor Julia Ward Howe and May Wright Sowell spoke while women addressed various aspects of peace propaganda.
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New York
Anna Garilo Spencer
Julia Ward Howe
May Wright Sowell
Ancient volcano active in Colima Mexico
Volcan Colima in Colima state has shown violent activity for three days. Natives flee the valley fearing a lava flow and possible downpour of lava as authorities monitor the eruption closely.
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Mexico City
Mex
Colima
Belmont for Publicity
Perry Belmont headlines the opening meeting of a group supporting a national publicity bill to ban secret campaign expenditures in New York on April 16. The event frames a push to curb concealed political donations and enhance campaign transparency.
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New York
Onions Prove Profitable Market in Spokane Area
A March shipment of young onions to Epokine netted $1.60 per twelve dozen inches after freight, with a 25 cent express charge. The buyer Davenport's restaurant notes the onions were oversized but could have fetched $2.65 if sent earlier. The piece urges growers to plant in fall, citing strong local demand from Hotel Portland and Spokane market.
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Roadrick
Davenport
Portland
Spokane
Second Trial of Mrs Warner to Be Held at Court Term
Mrs Mabel Warner or Warner to be tried again after a hung jury on forgery and a $40 000 will at the current term. Judge James A Fee presides for the state while Mogrsre Winter Collier defend. The prior trial ended with nine jurors in favor of conviction and three for acquittal.
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Mabel Young Warner
McManus
James A. Fee
Mogrsre, Winter & Collier
Warner
Fireman Motortridge’s Body Still Missing After Wreck
Searchers continue daily efforts for Fireman Motortridge who died in the Coyuse wreck last Wednesday. A fragment of glove found beneath the engine amid river sand raises hopes the body lies nearby as the engine is raised. A large force remains at work to aid the body’s recovery.
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Motortridge
Coyuse
Itte
Governor Chamberlain Says He Is Not A Candidate For Senate
In Spokane Governor Chamberlain of Oregon says he is not a candidate for senator, but would not rule out acceptance if conditions differ. He denounces Senate corruption and favors direct popular election for senators, advocating the legislature elect the highest vote getter only if reform moves prevail.
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Spokane
Chamberlain
United States States
Senate
Oregon
Ife
Uye
United States Senate
Sénitir
Somitore
La Follette Caps Industrial Power with Speaker on Trusts
Senator La Follette spoke at the Christian church on a five hour address attacking corporate influence in government. He traced U S economic development, cited Bryce and Tocqueville, warned of watered stock dividends and inflated capital, and accused rail and finance interests of dominating legislation. He concluded with a roll call display showing senators’ votes on railroad control measures and urged public awareness.
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Robert M. la Follette
Christian Church
la Follette
United States
de Tocqueville
Bryce
American Commonwealth
Corr Corporte
Congress
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Freewater Cannery Company
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Belmont
Chamberlain I5
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