Captain Taggart Allegations Testified In Turbulent Trial
Witness deposition describes Captain Taggart as irritable yet devoted, with claims of heavy drinking in Manila and tropical postings. Accusations include alleged abuse of wife Mrs Taggart and inappropriate conduct with Filipina servant Augustina, with detailed accounts from multiple caregivers and staff.
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Editor and reporter face court for assault to commit murder
Acting city editor Ian Fiitinco Clarenes Holwarte appeared before Judge Morgan on a charge of assault to commit murder after a shooting at H Harwood on Sunday evening. Harwood and the editor were in court seemingly unhurt. Bail for Ed wards was set at $2000.
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Bank Robber Sentenced to 45 Years at San Quentin
John Zimmerman the lone highwayman who robbed two Central Bank of Oakland messengers near Stage, Santa Mare, of 10 400 was sentenced today to 45 years at San Quentin. The judge denied the motion for a new trial and a 10 day stay of execution was granted. His counsel will seek a writ of probable course before the supreme court.
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Absorbed by Standard in gas industry shake up
Absorption of Bin Francisco Gas Electric by The Standard Oil Company is reported with a major reorganization planned at headquarters on Post Street. Stock surged from 57 to 77 amid rumors of a new rival San Francisco Coke and Gas company and pending opposition. Controlled by John D. Rockefeller's Leviathan trust, the deal signals significant gas industry shifts in San Francisco.
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Washington officials detail Chickasha warrants and Burton payouts
Washington reports reveal investigations by justice and interior departments into Chickasha warrants. The figures show 26 warrants totaling about $14,000 paid to Burton or his brother T. Burton since March 1901. Also noted is Bertha Knowirth’s death and Gerry Shea’s critical injuries from Sumay Street incident.
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Gerry Shea
Panama Canal Mismanagement Moonlighting as a National Issue
Reports from Workington quote growing charges against Panama Canal managers and a looming congressional investigation. Allegations claim vast sums wasted, procurement favoritism to favored contractors, and plans to move the project to Nicaragua. Witnesses hint at broader schemes and urgent scrutiny ahead.
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Nicaragua
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Reed Will Sustained In Beneficiary Bequest
Portland court sustains will of Amanda W. Reed who died in Pasadena, leaving 100000 to the Reed Institute in Portland. Contest argued Reed was California resident and ineligible for Oregon benevolent bequest. Court rules Mrs Reed a resident of Oregon for estate administration.
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Amanda W. Reed
Pasadena
Reed Institute
Saghalien and liberal reimbursement debate rages
A garbled telegraph from St Petersburgh reports on Russia and Japan over indemnity and territorial claims. The foreign office cautions against war indemnity while stressing national interests. Reports from Moscow and Portsmouth describe envoy travels, meetings, and hopeful steps toward peace, with casualties noted along the Siberian railroad.
Japan warns against Saghalin division in peace terms
Tutor of the Hoghi Shimbun in Tokyo quotes a cable claiming Japan will not favor any alteration of peace demands within Saghalin, insisting the island is vital to Japan. He notes past Russian proposals to divide the island and argues for indemnity costs as part of war reparations, warning that Russia’s current stance risks breaking peace.
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Spokane Seeks Coast League Expansion Status
Officials of the Pacific Coast Mi shall league heard Spokane's conti tution for addition and rejected. The Magnatte will ratify this afternoon. Agreement named Portland Seattle Tacoma and California cities for a three year term.
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Chicago Wheat Market closes as prices rise
Quotations from the Chicago wheat market show August 24 closing at 80 1 8 for September wheat, 14 3 4 for corn, and 20 7 8 for oats, reflecting activity in the greatest wheat market in the United States.
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Chicago
Grande warehouse fire wipes out several structures
A morning blaze in Grande Ore destroyed a large frame warehouse owned by A. V. Oliver & Co and spread to two corrugated iron warehouses. The loss totaled about 15000 with the main building valued at 6000 and insured for half. Three box cars and contents burned. several firms held rolling stock. Cause undetermined but suspected incendiaries or a passing locomotive.
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New Street Car System for Walla Walla Inauguration
Walla Walla Auk 24 Several car loads of metal rails and new equipment for the Walla Wallin Valley Traction Company’s electric railway will arrive at the W. & C. R. freight depot today. President J. W. Anderson, back from Santila, says the rails and gear will complete the system in the business districts. Construction of the city’s new street system will start before August ends, an official states.
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Twelve New Cases Reported in New Orleans
A late August bulletin lists twelve new cases of yellow fever in New Orleans and three dertha, with scattered notes on Michigan outbreaks and a Grand Rapids county case. The report mentions Ottawa county near Grand Rapids and a New Orleans patron, Godfrey Limber, amid broader health notes.
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Pendleton Japs Call For More War in Press and Celebrations
Pendleton Japanese residents urge continued battle with Russia and favor a hard line over peace talks. Reports from Garden Street describe three days of celebrations by the Pendleton colony as they anticipate a decisive Manchuria campaign and doubt any peace settlement. Local dispatches are closely watched as tensions rise and front activity is hoped to resume amid growing doubts.
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Widow of Senator Hanna Reported Improving in Harbor
Mrs Hanna widow of the senator has been very fat Bor Harbor Me but is reported better.
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Irrigation Congress Hosts Reception in Portland
Portland reports the Irrigation Congress closes its general meeting with speeches on immigration India and land laws. William Burtin chairs talks on irrigation and development, followed by committee reports and officer elections. James J Hill’s paper condemns land fraud and landholding abuses as delegates prepare for Halve as the next meeting site.
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Trrigalho Congress
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India
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Sheep Tax Plea Spurs County Review in Wenktehed
Aug 24 Wenktehed Washington records show only 378 sheep taxed while an estimated 136 70 head graze over six months. Officials say the tax issue will receive attention as sheep activity increases in Custades foothills and neighboring counties. Taft visit noted in Tacloban with Governor Curry introducing a delegation of 500 native children from his province.
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Custades
Cholan County
Tacloban
Thotoboy
Taft
Coos Moon
Curry of
Simar
Tragic Bay City Murders Close in Virginia Guard Incident
Suffolk reports Captain HB W Jones aged 30 of the Virginia National Guard murdered Maud Robinson 22 then severed his own throat over jealousy. Separate California item notes A M McRae family killed by dynamite blast in Bakersfield Longie canyon this morning.
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Longie Canyon
Analie Diniret
Oh Man Hargett Dial Prominent Merchant Dies in City
Aug 24. J Jaek eon, aged 73, prominent merchant and pioneer, ended his life in the biteemiint of Wik dtore morning. No cause is aeigened.
Supreme Court Grants Writ in Hoch Case for Review
The supreme court today issued a writ of super sede in the Hoch case to be reviewed by the supreme court. Adeelalon will not be reached before October.
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