Darrow Cleared in Bribery Case as Jury Finds Not Guilty
Clarence Darrow was acquitted today of corruptly influencing a juror in the McNamara trial. After 37 minutes deliberation the verdict was read at 9 55 AM. Darrow thanked the court and pledged to continue aiding the poor amid questions of possible further prosecutions.
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Darrow
Los Angeles
Cal
Clarence Darrow
George N. Lockwood
Ford
McNamara
Fredericks
Thurrow
McNamar Brothers
Los Angeles Times
Earl Rogers
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Cyrus McNutt
Harry Dehtn
McNutt
Horace Appel
John DD
Absiglint
Joseph Ward
Arthur Veitch
George H. Hutton
Los Angeles County
McNamiuras
McManigal
Ortie McManigal
Whit Ted
James J. McNamara
McMan'gel
McNamara Brothers
Los Aneles
Jall
McManient
McMaanigal
Hoover
Ayoa Hale
McManigial
Hutton
Dar- Tow
Howie
Gary Toin
Roosevelt Pleased With Rhode Island Speech
Col Roosevelt expresses satisfaction with reception in Providence after his nomination speech. He leaves for Boston and plans to speak at Revere Beach this afternoon, confident about his chances in New England.
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Providence
R. T
Honbllant
Col. Roosevelt
Boston
New England
Roosevelt
Revere Beach
Chronology of the Darkow Case Chronology of the Darkow Case
Timeline of juror bribery cases surrounding the McNamara trial and related actions from Sept to July. Key figures include McNamara, Darrow, Franklin, Lockwood, Bain, and Bain, with dates covering bribe offers, arrests, indictments, and trial milestones. The record notes bribery allegations, indictments, pleas, and courtroom proceedings through July.
China Pheasants Released Here Near Corvallis
Six pheasants from the state pheasant farm near Corvallis were released on the branch hospital grounds this morning after arriving on train No 6. The birds appeared to take to their new home, with Captain Murphy, state superintendent, hoping they stay within the preserve as all state property is now a game preserve and hunting is forbidden.
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Corvallis
Branch Hospital
Murphy
Government ready to quell Ulster trouble
Dublin reports the government plans to sternly suppress Ulster anti home rule trouble. Ulster rifle clubs are being watched and regular conferences occur between the readers of the military constabulary for Dublin Castle. Military plans have been completed to cope with any emergency.
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Dublin
Irish Times
Ulster Rifte
Military ‘Constabulary
Officuila
Dublin Castle
Roosevelt Opens Mass Campaign on Progressive Ticket
At Revere Beach Massachusetts Colonel Roosevelt launched his Massachusetts campaign for president on the progressive ticket. He denounced the democratic platform and Governor Wilson as tainted by boss influence and warned that Taft won’t survive if Lorimer’s corruption taints his support. He accused Taft of accepting Lorimer’s aid in the Missouri primaries knowing Lorimer’s senate election was bought with a slush fund.
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Kinsman
Ohio
Lin
Chicago
Chicago & Northwestern
Los Angeles
Biut
Revere Beach
Mass
Taft
William Lorimer
Gov. Wilson
Col
Roosevelt
Massachusetts
Democratic Party
Wilson
Lorimer
Senate
Laborer Beaten by Angry Russian in City Street Fight
Frank Anderson a Stanfield farm hand is jailed after beating John Ryan a laborer with a rock near the City Cafe. The victim is hospitalized at St Anthony’s with skull injuries but not fracture. Anderson, intoxicated, has a prior police court record including seven visits and resisting officers.
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Frank Anderson
Russlin Finn
John Ryan
Stanfield
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Anderson
Bart Coyne
Ryan
J. Lb Sharon
Ren
Hoewitel
Veterans Pension Bill Signed By Taft For 160 Million
President Taft signed the pension appropriation bill totaling about 160 million dollars. It covers over 200,000 veterans and dependants whose pensions were delayed since early August. Those with held vouchers can cash them on Monday.
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Washington
Taft
Redmond Officials Guilty of Gambling in Crook County
In Redmond Oregon a jury found the mayor and town marshal guilty of gambling at 2 am. The governor, alerted by a Redmond wire, demanded their reelection or Redmond would be declared under martial law. He dismissed Pendleton complaints as unfounded.
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Redmond
Croyernor West
Crook County
Nigainet
Maovor
East Oregonian
Governor Wilson Hosts Open House in New Jersey
Governor Wilson opens his New Jersey residence to the public. Hundreds visit to shake hands with the governor, and about a hundred women join the Wilson and Marshall League of New Jersey during the event.
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Fon Guess
Wilson
New Jersey
Wilson and Marshall League of
Newport Sinks After Dock Collision at Balboa
San FranciscoAug 17 A wireless report says the Pacific Steamship Newport passenger and freight steamer sank at midnight after a collision with a large government shed on Balboa dock Isthmus of Panama No loss of life reported The Newport cargo valued at 200000 and ship at 500000 will partly be salvaged and plans made to raise the vessel The ship was laden with iron steel dry goods and merchandise and was due in port Sept 12.
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San Francisco
Cal
Wireless
Pacific Steamship Companie
Newport
Balboa
Panama
Lfe
Mayor Nominates Jack Johnson For Legal Case
Chicago August 17 Mayor Harrison has put Jack Johnson down for the count legally. The case DeChampion Wit closes promptly at 1 am. City regulations note alleged after hours activity at the Mauer emporium of the ebony boxer with hands of the clock turned back and the venue kept open.
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Chicago
Harrison
Jack Johnson
Jiek
Washington State Senator Arrested in Misappropriation Case
Tacoma reports a warrant for State Senator Peder Jensen of Frern Hill on charges of misappropriating 1180 of state pharmacy board funds while secretary. Jensen surrendered and was remanded to raise bail of 509 cash or 200 in bonds.
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Tacoma
Peder Jensen
Frern Hill
State Pharmacy Board
Jensen
Ewins
Los Angeles Women Oppose Free Lunch Ordinance
Nine thousand Los Angeles women oppose the passing of free lunch, oppose the compulsory plan in a recently adopted city ordinance. A referendum petition on file with the city Clerk contains 27000 names, more than a third from women voters.
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Los Angeles
Thousands Feared Dead in Turkish Earthquakes
Constantinople August 17 official dispatch from A R Upham of the American embassy reports as many as 3000 dead in southeastern European Turkey after a series of earthquakes. Many buried under crumbling walls. hundreds at risk from hunger and disease. urgent funds and food needed to relieve suffering.
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Constantinople
Turkey
Metsige
Ciptan Upham
Scorpion
Upham
Calbraith Consideration for Eastern Oregon Hospital Lead
Governor Oswald West disclosed Dr J F Calbraith, former Salem state hospital superintendent, has been tendered the Eastern Oregon Branch Hospital superintendency. The acceptance remains uncertain as Dr Calbraith will inform the board tomorrow, with annual pay listed at 8600 dollars.
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Eastern Oregon
J. F. Calbraith
State Hospital
Salem
Oswald West
East Oregonian
Calbraith
Hall
Prisoners Attempt Escape Ends With Recapture
In Reno district eight inmates used improvised broom handles to bend cell bars at Yerrington era, Deputy James Poe stopped the effort, and the men were returned to their cells. Ring leader Joe Reynaldo received four years for grand larceny.
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Reno
James Poe
Yerrington
Joe Reynaldo
Ringivner
Uprising Reported in Oaxaca State Feds Ambushed
Mexico City Aug 17 reports say Serratia Indians rose in Xia Oaxaca state. Federal troops were hospitalized after initial dispatch and later ambushed by the Indians. Two federals were killed and one wounded in the clash.
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Xia
Oaxaca
Aviator Edwards Flies At Pendleton This Afternoon
Pendleton residents gaze skyward as aviator Walter Edwards prepares to fly the first aerophone in the area. Weather looked threatening but if cleared, conditions were ideal for the exhibition flight this afternoon. A second flight was planned for tomorrow afternoon in connection with the Boise Pendleton game.
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Pendleton
Walter Edwards
Edwards
Ion
Boise
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Rhode Island
Hobt
Venireman
TD McNuinim
Walldine
Dain
Mppeor
Tert H. Franklin
Geo. N. Lockwood
McNamara Trieal
John d. McNamara
Los Angeles County Grand Jury
Geo. H. Hutton
Erand
Bern HH
Franklin
Bain
Lockwood
China
Uunnegts Taft
Lorimier
Illinois
Nom the
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Rvant
Lum Tere
Dr. Hall
SUSF
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Aviator Edwards
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