Veagh Blames Custom House Corruption on Politics
Franklin MacVeagh in his annual report to Congress cites ongoing frauds at the New York customs service and the sugar trust as symptoms of a larger disease. He argues local politics corrupts officials, urges reform, and says the government should sell bonds or certificates to cover deficits while seeking banking and currency changes. He contends the U S has never had a true two percent borrowing power and outlines proposed parity adjustments for bond taxes and circulation.
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Alen
Trevosters
Washington
Franklin MaucVeugh
the Treasury
Congress
Customs Service
New York
American Sugar Refining Company
Bie
Wwe
Prtce
Department of Justice
MacVeagh
Pandeennal
Treasury
Sage
United States
Newey
Miner Guards Treasure Train to United States
Samuel Pagan, an Alaskan miner, transferred a fortune of gold valued at $100,000 to the United States. He and his wife guarded the treasure overnight, deposited it with Wells Fargo Express in Portland, and then moved it toward San Francisco. Hogan alerted authorities, but the cash remained secure as the journey continued by rail and express to its destination.
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Wells-Fargo Tixprese Company
Portland
San Francisco
Hogan
Aris
Wigan
Proth Campaign Plans British Tour After New York Arrival
Coffrath states Proth will campaign in London to woo England’s top figures and align with American partners. Moran and Wilms report Proth could attract San Francisco fans with bouts featuring Welsh, Nelson, Derimroll, and Atte battles, completing a notable set of events.
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New York
Ines Cotfyoth
London
England
Ameriain Ela
Owen Moran
Ad Wilms
Coffrath
San Fracine
GIMENTS BATTLE WHILE ON PV En Park
Scores of Morecein carriers were killed early today in a military preview to the sultan. Dispatches report two regiments from the Carring desert tribes allied and savagely attacked each other in front of the sultan's reviewing stand.
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Dee
Morecein Carliers
Acorn
Fes
Mistige
King Leopold in Critical Condition Amid Paralytic Attack
An official bulletin claimed the king’s condition had improved, but reports say King Leopold is dying after a paralytic attack. Brussels dispatches note his consort is by his side as doctors monitor his health.
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Leopold Very
Hirussels
Der
Leopold
Guggenheim Bought Claims in Spokane Mining Probe
The government inquiry into Cunningham coal claims reveals Guggenheims purchasing six claims through HB V Winchell of Minneapolis. Frederick Burbidge of Spokane testifies he opposed a 1907 deal and that Winchell offered $15,000 for claims while detailing efforts to consolidate and form a company amid negotiations with Guggenheim interests.
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Spokane
Dec
Cunningham
Guggenheims
HB. V. Winchell
Minneapolis
Frederick Burbidge
Governor Hay On The Grill In Embezzlement Trial
Governor M. E. Hay testified five hours in the embezzlement case against former Adjutant General Ortis Hamilton. He faced a sharp defense cross examination as prosecutors seek to close the state case tonight. Witnesses include Frank M. Dallam and O. A. Free with the defense planning to move for an insult on the theory the state failed to prove embezzlement.
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Wsmpln
Wash
M. E. Hay
Ortis Hamilton
Ellin
Hazel Moore
Hamilton
Hay
Bell
W. F. Magill
Frank M. Dallam
O. A. Free
National Guard
Mors MelIntyre
Trainmen in East to Demand Wage Increase
Fifth Vice President Murdock of the Railway Trainmen Union said a broad strike is unlikely that would halt freight from the northwest to the Atlantic coast. He added that conductors and other workers on 20 eastern railroads will seek higher pay and fewer working hours starting January 3, to be pursued by the men as road employees, not as union members.
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New York
Murdock
Railway Trainmen's Union
Northwest
Atlantic Seaboard
Noted newspaper man dies after six month illness
Cincinnati. Lemuel T. Atwood, financing head of the Scripps-McTune league of newspapers, died at his home last night after an illness of six months. He is survived by a widow and five sons. The funeral will be held Friday.
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Cincinnati
Dee
Lemuel T. Atwood
Scripps- McTune League of Newspapers
Tragic Drowning Reported After Slip in Ditch
A man named George Tallon slipped and drowned in a gutter after water accumulated from recent rains. The body was found in shallow ditch water, with clothing and head injury described in the report.
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Newallity
George Tallon
IAPRENA MACHISI House Incident Reads Like Local Turmoil
In Youtistown Ohio Dee reports a tense scene as a strikebreaker's father is linked to disturbances at a house. The foundation was allegedly moved early today amid an outrage over the event. Police were summoned around 8 PM amid commotion and confusion.
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Youtistown
Ohio
Dee
Rimnes
Wis Budhe
Explosion injury at Denver and Rio Grande plant hospitalizes Kinkaid
An explosion at a Denver and Rio Grande facility hospitalized Ser Kinkaid. Firemain A Bh Kinkaid was taken to a local hospital today after a boiler blast. A fire and boiler failure caused severe injuries to an operator described as cooking before rescue.
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Senata
Kinkaid i
Loral
Denver & Tia
Cora
Kinkall
Untitled sports item with scattered names and events
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a boxing event and a plea for a fight outcome. Bert Keyes, a lightweight boxer, is mentioned with an arrest tied to a shooting claim. Manuel Friomiley of Helix is noted for a business matter.
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Manuel Friomiley
Helix
Podey
Suelp en charged with grand larceny in New York
An indictment for grand larceny was returned by the grand jury this afternoon in New York. The charge names Georges Preatch Sheldon as the person involved, with the Phoenix organization cited in the proceedings. The indictment was handed down by Judge Foeter in the general sessions court.
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New York
Chereine
Georges Preatch Sheldon
Phoenix
Judeo Foeter
Los Angeles Mayor Ablsender Reappointed Amid Campaign
In Los Angeles today Mayor Georg Ablsender is reported to have been reappointed amid a charged political climate. The action comes as challenger Chores Simlih remains in the field, with observers noting shifting support and ongoing debates over city governance and fiscal policy.
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Los Angeles
Tarly
Indienate
Georg Ablsender
Chores Simlih
WHEGA AT HORGESHOE GURVE DEMONALIZES TRAN TRAFFIC
A derailed freight wreck near Horgeshoe Curve disrupted transcontinental service. Reports note a broken wheel and cars scattered on the tracks, delaying other trains and prompting officials to inspect the line. High officials riding a special car were not harmed.
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Horgeshoe
Gurve
Electric light signals warned customs weighers in New York
Harry Van Duren testified that an elaborate system of electric light signals warned weighers when government officials approached. Alexander McGilvey showed apparent collusion between the customs house and trust headquarters at the sugar docks in Brooklyn.
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New York
Harry van Duren
Brooklyn
Alexander McGilvey
Customs House
Trust
Kermit Roosevelt Bags Game in the Jungles
Kermit Roosevelt arrived after weeks in the forest and bagged tie bull bongoe, the rare African antelope. He reported excellent health and prepared to continue the hunt toward Mombasa, pursuing cows and other trophies with his gun.
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Natrobs
Dec
Kermit Roosevelt
Mombasa
Hunt Gable
Defeated General Doomed in Insurgent Victory Tale
Mexico City reports confirm a decisive insurgent victory near Rama and Corinto. General Vansqueq tried by court martial for defeat and condemned to death. Between 200 and 400 men reportedly fell in yesterday’s fighting as Zelayan forces retreat.
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Mexico City
Dire
Mongun
Nicaragua
Vansqueq
Balle
Reybriana
Del
Corinto
Relaya
Vue Quce
Rama
Eam Det
Meso to Confer with Us on Nicaragua Embrolio Settlement
Meston Cle, Dee and Henrique Creel, the former Mexican ambassador to Washington and now governor of Chihuahua, heads to Washington to represent Mesto in ongoing efforts. Creel will meet with President McKinley aides to push for an immediate settlement of the Nicaragua embroglio, with Cavitt Magcott named as American counterpart.
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Meston Cl
Dee
Henrique Creel
Washington
Chihauhaw
Wishineton
Mesto
Chilles FE
Magcott
Cuba
Hondaras Proclaims General Martial Law
Fragmented OCR report states Hondaras declares general martial law nationwide with apparent support from the president and allied factions. Mentions Fusritic and Dew Wielhiieton as figures in the imprecise account while referencing Bonilla and Nicaricu allies.
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Hondaras
Wielhiieton
Dew
Mette Bonilla
Olen Wlyiow
Tony Honiilk
Tacit
Brosifem Zw
Nicaricun
Perringer Denies Harvey Date Poker Scam Involvement
Pendleton man George Perringer denies being fleeced by the Harvey Date poker scheme. Journal reports had claimed he sat with the Dale gang at the Green Table, but recent investigation finds the assertion untrue and Perringer says he never played with the Harveys Dale group. Portland Journal
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Harvey Date
George Perringer
Pendleton
Mr. Perenger
Portland Journal
Massive gasometer blast in Hamburg tragedy claims many lives
Hamburg reports a blast in the Kleines Grasbrook gasometer on the Elbe, triggered by a leak in a new gasometer. Twenty five workers vanished in a fire that rapidly spread, with ten dead and 17 missing by nightfall. Firemen battled the blaze but could not approach due to danger. four injured, rescue efforts ongoing with incineration feared for the missing. The gasometer tower, the world's largest by some measures, contained 73 000 cubic meters and its destruction sent glowing debris across the city.
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Hamburg
Kleines Grasbrook
Elbe Front
Ol Giasometer
Hs Econetraetion
Cook Observations Reach Copenhagen From Denmark
Dr Frederick A Cook's north polar observations arrived in Copenhagen aboard the steamer United States. Precautions were taken to safeguard the iron box containing original entries. Walter Lonsdale, Cook's secretary, guarded the box after landing at the pier.
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Copenhagen
Dec
Frederick A. Cook
United States
Feprt
Weriea
Walter Lonsdale
Cook
Thay Tet Ie
Tie Explorar
Panama Pacific Exposition Plans Delay Funds and Subscriptions
Fragmented OCR notes describe a panama pacific fair funding plan in framing stages. Hoyer and Kile of Hayk of Callfortea propose opening the Panama Pacific Exposition with backing from merchants and promoters but subscriptions remain untaken as organizing meetings proceed.
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Franvieco
Dec
Este
Panama
End of Record Time in New York Race Distances
In New York, the final marks show a record about 11 miles behind last year's pace as the field nears the 428 mile stretch. The seating appears to favor McFarivod and Clark as the event approaches the finish.
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Nive York
Ove Satay
Keyenne
Pais
Clark
Former President Shapes Exile Mission to Nicaragua
Former president im Biehl of New Orleans linked to a Costa Rica led expedition against the Nicaraguan dictator, Zeliva, after his ouster in S08. The plan places the ex leader at the forefront of a bold intervention from Central America.
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New Orleans
Dee
Curienu
Nicaragia
Zeliva
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Todayy
Aleve
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