Resignations and legal woes sweep diverse districts
Clugh resigns from Great Northern as Hill moves to replace him. Geary exclusion law faces renewed opposition while Paige files a bank petition amid 160 liabilities. Armenian refuges and Caucasian districts issues surface. A series of murders and legal actions grip towns from Philadelphia to Red Rock, with life terms and imprisonment pursued in several cases.
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Clugh
Great Northern
Hill
Nose
Paige
Mila
Philadelphia
Quimby
Ithaca
Mich
Aly
Alva Bate
Red Rock
C. T
Unitad
London
Portand News Summary of Uncertain Event and Movements
A disjointed account reports various relocations and incidents involving military and civilian figures. Mentions Oregon National Guard actions, Frances Hew am and Albert Klockman, and events in Spokane Sausalito and Portland with multiple unspecified dates. Notes about jail observations, Baker City and Carter, and a missing Wheeler ship captain in Nehalem area.
Opening of the Fifty Seventh Congress In Washington
Practically full attendance marked the opening of the Fifty Seventh Congress in Washington with large galleries and visiting interest. The Senate and House proceedings were brief, including sworn statements for Dietrich Millard Gilon and Kitteridge, with a thirty minute recess and Senate adjournment at two.
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Washington
Dev
Senate
Dietrich
Millard
Nebraska
Gilon
Montana
Kitteridge
South Dakota
Renpeet
Kyle
Washington House Elects Speaker in Brief Session
Washington reports that at noon the hone was called to order by Clank McDowall. At 1 PM Dr Trenderson of Towa was elected speaker of the house of Mryresen tativers of the fifte-seventh congrom. Henderson gave a short thanks and at 1 10 PM was sworn in by Congressman Bingham of Pennsylvanta.
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Washington
Clank McDowall
Trenderson
Towa
Henderson
Supreme Court rules Philippines part of United States
The Insular tariff case Pepke v United States upholds that the Philippines have been part of the United States since the 1898 treaty and no duties apply on goods from the islands. Porto Rico tax ruling follows Foraker act. Justices White, dissenters in part, join district opinions. House adjourns amid broad anti oleomargarine and antitrust bills debate.
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Washington
Dee
le Todaya
Claio
Fuller
Supreme Court of the
United States
Emil J. Pepke Ve
Philippines
Paris
Henry W. Dooley
Supreme Court
Dowley
Porto Rico
United Staes
White
Gray
Shiras
McKenna
Harlan
Brewer
Peckham
House
McCleary
Minnesota
Littlefield
Maine
Corliss
Jones
Sherman
They Are To Retaliate Says Von Buelow
Berlin December 2 Chancellor von Buelow announced Germany will retaliate to defend its own interests while stating the tariff measure is not a departure from commercial treaty policy. He emphasized protection of national interests amid ongoing tariff discussions.
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von Buelow
Berlin
Serious charges against a federal commissioner documented
In Nome a sensational affidavit alleges Federal Commissioner L B Sheppard told arriving investigators the case would “grease the wheels of Justice.” The affidavit, filed in federal court by H L Make of Nome, claims notices concerning placer claims were backdated and recorded on blank pages.
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Nome
Sheppard
San Francisco
H. L. Make
L. B Sheppard
Wheat Prices Jump at Local Market Picnic
Wheat sold again as prices rose to 47 cents, the highest since 1900 harvest. About 1,000 bushels were sold countywide Saturday afternoon. Local dealers had no quotations. eastern markets opened and closed stronger, suggesting further local gains ahead.
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Hirnest & Tusheen
Magnates Move to Break Lawson and Keen in Copper Market
A Wall Street report claims Standard Oil magnates, controlling Amalgamated copper, led a bear move to pressure Lawson and Keen after their September dividend decision. The market fell sharply as Keene faced a setback and Lawson faced a backlash amid loan settlements, leaving trading unsettled.
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New York
Wall Street
Standard Oil
Lawson
Keen
Amalgamated
Keene
Lawcon
Furious storms batter Alaskan shore on voyage to port
The slowmehip Alki arrived from the north with forty pamengees and a $0 treasure, reporting furious storms along the Alaska route. Crossing Queen Charlotte Sound, monstrous waves washed decks from stem to stern.
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Port Townsend
Queen Charlotte Sound
Wounded royal adjutant in duel with princes court
The condition of Major Vantecots, adjutant of the royal household, is serious after a recent duel with the princes consort over treatment of the queen. He is not expected to recover quickly, but officials say he may live.
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Amsterdam
Nec
Vantecots
Hompebold
Gas Struck Near Brigham City Utah
A gas event near Brigham City Utah reports a 20 foot depth strike creating a column of rocks mud and water six inches in diameter rising about 100 feet high and smashing machinery as reported from Salt Lake City on December 2.
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Salt Lake
Ian
Brigham City
Utah
National Live Stock Association Meets in Chicago
Delegates from the United States Canada and Mexico attend the eighth annual conven tion of the National Live Stock Association in Chicago. President John W Springer of Denver presides at Studebaker Theatre with prominent cattle raisers dealers and packers present. Sessions run forenoon while afternoons inspect stock shows and packing plants. Officials debate bills on national livestock laws and government inspections with speakers including Secretary Wilson Senator Warren and Dr B Salmon.
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United States
Canada
Mexico
Chicago
John W. Springer
Denver
Studebaker
Bth
National Live Stock Association
West
Colorado
Idehelawa
Nebraska
Texas
Arisone
Wyoming
New Mexico
Utah
Montana
Tinketas
Livestock Organizations
Yates
Harrison
Epringer
Iventech
Wilson
Warren
B. Salmon
Bureau of Animal Industry
Frederick V. Colville
Those in High Places Anniversary Events
Washington observes the fifteenth wedding anniversary for President and Mrs Roosevelt amid mourning. Vienna marks the fifty third anniversary of Emperor Franz Joseph's accession with business paralysed and churches holding thanks. London celebrates Queen Alexandra's birthday with telegrams and gifts from royalty and officials.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Vienna
Francia Joseph
Temperance Workers Converge at League Convention
Washington December opening of the American Anti-Saloon League shows many delegates present led by Rev. Lither BH. Wilson. Officers report six years of growth to 36 states and territories with nearly 2 national, state, and local leaders devoted to suppressing liquor traffic.
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Washington, D.C. Dee
Tdemperanes
American Anti-Saloon League
Lither
BH. Wilson
oMeers
First House Members Named by Alphabetical List
Washington reports an alphabetical list in which the first man in the new house of representatives is Achevop of Pennsylvania and the last is Zeenor of Indiana. It notes two members with names starting with Q or X, and counts 43 letter O occurrences.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Achevop
Pennsylvania
Zeenor
Indiana
Election in Olympia for mayor and city officers
An in progress municipal election in Olympia Weal today features a contest between a temperance supported ticket and a wide open policy faction. The vote targets the mayoral post and other city offices amid local issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Weal
Dew
Dutch Reiniger Dies From Ring Injuries In Chicago
The middleweight pugilist Dutch Reiniger died in Chicago this morning from injuries suffered in Saturday night’s match with Jim Driscoll. The immediate cause was a brain lie. He was not knocked out in the bout.
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Chicago
Reininger
Jim Driscoll
Bank Clerk Coudie Captured in Liverpool Fraud Case
Liverpool bank fraud case figure Coudie was arrested in hiding with 300 pounds on him. He will be brought to London for trial with Dirk Burge and Bookmaker Kelly, who were remanded after a partial hearing.
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Coudie
Liverpool
Houdle
London
Dirk Burge
Kelly
Ottawa Celebrates Queen’s Birthday With Royal Salute
Reports from all quarters indicate general jubilation on the Queen's birthday across Canada. In Ottawa a royal salute was fired at dawn and flags were displayed on public and private buildings everywhere.
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Ottawa
California fruit growers hold 25th annual meeting
San Francisco December 2 fruit growers of California convened in Pioneer Hall for the twenty fifth annual session. The morning featured the annual address by president Elwood Cooper. The afternoon discussed the prune industry outlook and the deciduous fruit outlook in the San Joaquin Valley and related grower concerns.
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San Francisco
Fruit Growers of
California
Pioneer Hall
Elwood Cooper
San Joaquin Valley
Oberlin Cartel Case Heard by Supreme Court
The case of J. M. Carter versus Robert Wo Me Claughrey came before the United States Supreme Court on appeal from a Kansas court. It arises from habeas corpus denial seeking Carter’s release from imprisonment for a ten year term tied to a scheme defrauding the government concerning bar Bayard tone patients at Savannah.
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Washington
J. M. Carter
Robert Wo MeClaughrey
United States Supreme Court
Declan
Dou Court of
Kansan
Carter
Bavannal
Labor Man's Troubles in Porto Rico Trial Opens
San Juan Porto Rico Jew 2 San tiago Iglesias delegate sent by President Gumper of the American Federation of Labor to organize the workers of Puerto Rico stands trial today. He is charged with conspiracy to persuade the local federation of labor to order a strike unless all labor organizations were paid in gold at the same rates as they had before.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Santiago Iglesias
Gumper
American Federation of Lator
Cone Plancy
Focal Federation of Labor
Wilaen
Wheat market activity shows gains and mixed closes
The New York wheat market climbed to a day high with a 1 percent rise over Saturday. May contracts opened at 6 and closed at 5 ? percent. New York opened 82 and closed 42 percent. Chicago opened TT and closed 56.44 percent. Visible supply rose by 464000, totaling 62,391,000 metric tons year to date. Stocks fell. Prices ranged across regions from 128 percent in Alan Bugar to 101 percent in San Francisco and Avalon Pacific.
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Liverpool
New York
Chicago
Alan Bugar
St. Paul
Avalon Pacific
San Francisco
Wreck Rafael Death Toll Uncertain In San Francisco
San Francisco on December 2 reports no new bodies found from the wrecked Rafael. The total death toll remains uncertain as searchers assess the scene and confirm casualties.
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San Francisco
Charleston Exposition Opens At Noon With Roosevelt Touch
Charleston opens the Exposition on the Ashley River bank with a noon ceremony led by President Roosevelt’s telegraphed presence. Senator Chauncey Depew and Governor McSweeney speak as a military parade, cannon salutes, and unfurled flags set a festive mood. The 100 acre site features cotton, commerce, agriculture, mineral, and textile pavilions, a 50000 square foot Cotton Palace, and exhibits including Hooker T. Washington’s Negro development display. The event highlights southern styling, roadways, and entertainment including a notable livestock show and Indian islands displays.
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Charleston
Roosevelt
Washington
Ashley River
FG. Weaner
Charlewton
South Carolina
United States Army
Chauncey MM
Depew
New York
KF. G. Wagner
Eximesition
McBweoaney
J Admer Smyth
Eth
United States Marines
Ae Era
Toe Ool
Canon
Foo
Ansley River
Coton Palace
Oqucre
Gexato Department
Hooker T. Washington
Ut Ar
Orie
They’re Alive Again Belief Quelled in Telegram
Washington December 2 a state department telegram reports belief that Milas Stone and Mme Tellke are alive and well. The message notes the pair were thought dead but are now believed living.
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Washington
Gonatanlinopie
Wales
Milas Stone
Mme. Tellke
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Ik Northwest News
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Albert Klockman
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Portland
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Portland County
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Nehalem
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