Hermann Jury Five Discharged in Defraud Trial
Portland February 14 The Hermann jury was discharged after failing to reach a verdict with eleven voting to convict and one for acquittal. Prosecutor Heney moved for a new trial but faced court objections over the trial schedule and juror panel status as Judge Gearin and others debated next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binger Hermann
Heney
Portland
Herman
C. F. Pearson
J. B. Thompson
Williard Myers
Foreman
Ben F. Sheffield
Friend D. Simmons
Smith Stephens
Henry B. Stone
Charles W. Risley
J. C. Snook
Wesley Houck
Alberine H. Metcalf
George Selkirk
F. J. Heney
John M. Gearin
Col Worthington
Washington
Greatest professional foot race to be held at Madison Square Garden
New York February 14 Harry Pollock predicts the indoors greatest professional foot race in the country will feature eight of the world’s fastest middle distance men in a fifteen mile contest at Madison Square Garden. Entrants include Alfred Shrubb Hans Holmer Accoose Charley Mueller Jim Crowley Hrng Hiertberg Ljungstrom Red Hawk Tom Becks Indian and Fred Meadows.
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New York
Harry Pollock
Maddison Square Garden
Alfred Shrubb
Hans Holmer
St. Yves
March
Hayes
Longboat
Accoose
Charley Mueller
Jim Crowley
Hrng Hiertberg
Shrubb
Ljungstrom
Tom Beck
Red Hawk
Fred Meadows
Riot in Canton as foreign troops quell China riot
Canton China February 14 foreign drilled soldiers and police clashed leading to heavy casualties. Chinese naval forces landed to quell the rioting and the city closed to foreigners, slated to reopen in two days as officials regain control. Many residents flee toward Hong Kong amid fears of a wider outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
China
Hong Kong
Gulf States Merchant Marine League Aims at Hearst Visit
The Gulf States convention in New Orleans opened a two day session to act on merchant marine issues and form a Gulf States Merchant Marine League. Key speaker William Randolph Hearst, owner of a chain of newspapers, addressed the gathering.
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Hearst
M. M. League
New Orleans
Gulf States Convention
Gulf States Merchant Marine League
William Randolph, Hearst
Tug Nina Reported Lost At Sea In February Search
Washington report says vessels went out to seek the Tug Nina and found no trace of the missing ship. It is long overdue and while blowing off course could bring her to port, officials fear she is lost.
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Washington
Nina
Secret Investigation Involving Dr Burke Over Attempted Killings
Santa Rosa the district attorney and sheriff conduct a covert inquiry into charges that Dr Willard P Burke head of the Burke sanitarium attempted to kill Luella Smith and her baby. Aimed at uncovering new facts, the probe remains tightly sealed with further inquiries planned in other cities.
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Santa Rose
Calif
Lea
Smith
Luella Smith
Williard P. Burke
Burke Sanitarium
H. Hoyle
Hiis
Quarrel Over Fight Triggers Assault With Intent to Kill
Tom Lair and Thomas Pruitt argued over the upcoming Johnson Jeffries fight. Lair allegedly attacked Pruitt with a rock and knife after Pruitt shoved him. Lair was jailed on assault with intent to kill after initial disorderly conduct charges.
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Tom Lair
Thomas Pruity
Lair
Johnson-Jeffries
Thomas E. Pruitt
Columbia
Pruitt
Prultt
Tanders
Walla Walla Man Reports Long Distance Wireless Contact
Frank Moore of Walla Walla recalls February 3 early midnight when Honolulu tried to reach Point Loma Cal. The private station heard Point Loma but not Honolulu and a second operator confirmed the Honolulu message. The 1100 mile overland and 2600 mile air line distances suggest amateur distance records broken.
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Spokane
Wash
Frank Moore
Walla
Miles C. Moore
Honolulu
Point Loma
Cal
Walla Walla
Paul Hackett
Walla Wallis
Moore
Anoair
Six Royal Heads Descend From Barber namesake tale
Berlin reports that Professor Otto Forst has shown that two emperors the Kaiser and Czar four kings Spain Portugal Italy Saxony Archduke Ferdinand of Austria and a French duke all descend from a 15th century Paris barber Babou. The claim stirs German court concern over imperial lineage secrecy and reputation.
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Berlin
Otto Forst
Kiser
Czar
Spain
Portugal
Italy
Saxony
Archduke Ferdinand of
Austria
Babou
Paris
Barbou de la Bourdaisien
Gabrielle Dostree
Henry the Fourth
France
Vendome
Dimmitt from Walla Walla Seeks Sheep in East
G. W. Dimmitt representing eastern capital arrived from Walla Walla this morning and will stay a few days to purchase sheep.
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G. W. Dimmitt
Walla Walla
Ality
Life sacrificed to save train at landslide
John Lewis, a Starbuck track walker, ran toward passenger train No. 4 to avert a collision with a Saturday night landslide in Walla Walla County. The engineer saw him but could not stop in time. Lewis died on the track. Coroner investigation and burial plans follow as Starbuck mourns a likely married man with a family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lewis
Walla
Paesenger
Walla Walla
Starbuck
Lewis
Ald
Walla Walla County
George MacMartin
Huntington
Columbia County
MacMartin
Leart
Etutinerr
Slater and Associates Tied to State Treasury Robbery
Columbus report states J E Brelsford confessed to investigators that he and Mark Slater divided 13700 dollars drawn from the state treasury on vouchers for bindery supplies never delivered to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
J. E. Brelsford
Mark Slater
Slater
Zbyszko Mahmout Wrestling Handicap Tonight in Chicago
In Chicago on February 14 a handicap bout pits Zbyszko against Mahmout with Mahmout to throw Zbyszko twice in one hour or forfeit. Frank Botch plans to meet the winner at the Coliseum, aiming to stay in the ring post bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pole
Zbszko
Mahmout
Frank Botch
Largest crowd witnesses Glavis testimony in Ballinger probe
Washington February 14. The Ballinger investigation resumed with the largest crowd yet. L R Glavis, former chief of the field division of the General Land Office, testified again as the committee met in executive session for over a half hour. Associate Forester Price attended for the first time, and Mrs Pinchot, Ballinger’s ally, sat in the chamber as Glavis was allowed to correct typographical errors in his transcript.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ballinger Investigation Committee
L. R. Glovis
General Land Office
Forester Price
Lodar
Semelon
Taft Speech Triggers Stock Market Drop in New York
Disappointment in Taft financiers shocks Wall Street as Taft speaks saturday night. Opening session sees heavy selling with nearly all stocks falling one to three points, led by general markets in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Taft
Stock Exchange
Genera
Body of late Brazilian envoy Toaquim Nabuco moved home
In Washington on February 14 the body of the late Brazilian envoy Toaquim Nabuco was moved from a vault at a focal cemetery to the Mayflower naval yacht. The vessel will take the body to Hampton Roads for transport to the armored cruiser North Carolina. J L Clermont, second secretary of the Brazilian embassy, will accompany, with a stop at Santa Lucia. Mme Nabuco and her children accompany, minus Brazil on a merchant steamer portion.
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Niluco
Waeshington
Toaquim Nabuco
United States
Hampton Roads
Armored Cruieer
North Carolina
J. L. Clermont
Santa Lucia
Mme. Nanbuco
Braxi
Vice President Fairbanks Visits Berlin Reception
Vice President Fairbanks and Mrs Fairbanks arrived in Berlin to attend a large reception hosted by Ambassador Hill. The event will honor him with the emperor represented by the crown prince or another high court official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Germany
Berlin
Mrs Fairbanks
Ambassador Hill
Emperor
Gunboat Paducah to be Sent to Nicaragua Ports
New Orleans Feb 14 Officers of the United States gunboat Paducah said orders were issued to sail today for Nicaragua. It is believed the ship is being sent to protect American interests at Nicaraguan ports.
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Nicaragua
New Orleans
United States
Paducah
Nicaraguan
Traction Fund Growth Amid Slow Commitments
The traction fund surpasses twenty thousand dollars as committees report progress and merchants back the movement. New signups include Geo Darveau Sheriff T D Taylor Col J M Bentley and George Clarke. The Washington Oregon company urges rapid progress fearing steel delays and higher later costs, with heavy property owners warming to support.
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Geo. Darveau
T. D. Taylor
Col. J. M. Bentley
J. L. Vaughan
Gritman Bros
George H. Clarke
Jake Welch
Lyman Bros
Washington-Oregon
Traction Company
Pendleton
Hamilton Must Pay $5 To Go To Pen
Olympia Washington February 14 Former Adjutant General Ortis Hamilton must pay five dollars to permit his transfer to the penitentiary a ruling by the state supreme court clerk announced today The filing fee must be paid before the appeal dismissal petition is filed and Hamilton would then head to Wall a Walla following dismissal orders in process while other charges against him await action in the local superior court district and the prosecutor seeks dismissal of those informations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Wilson
Hamilton
Reinhart
Supreme Court
Helix Man Dies Digging Well in Farm Accident
Petey I. Wilson, about 38, was killed near Helix when scaffolding collapsed atop a 47 foot well on Frank Richmond’s farm. A 4x6 plank struck him, fracturing the skull. He died within half an hour after reaching town. Unmarried, with relatives in Iowa and Sunnyside, Washington. remains at Folsom parlors awaiting shipment east for burial.
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Petey I. Wilson
Helix
Frank Richmond
Mith
Leashan
Iown
Sunnyside
Washington
Folsom Undertaking
Rich treasure found in peasant house near Jassy
In Vienna reports from Jassy say police uncovered cases containing gold silver jewelry and diamonds worth several million kronen in the home of peasant woman Safta Chadinarin near Jassy. Her daughter Maria moved several sealed cases home but avoided sale fearing exposure. The Khiki family, residents in Vienna, are said to be connected to the find.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Jassy
Safta Chadinarin
Nikalo Khiki
Paris
Maria
Montreal Tourist Foils London Australian Con Men
Rome-Lt. Marcher, a Montreal visitor, narrowly escaped a robbery by two con artists identified as James O Connor and John Williams. The men claimed 800 pounds and sought temporary safe keeping. Marcher withdrew 600 pounds and met them at Cafe Argino, but police intervened in time. William A. Towsier, eastern Oregon factory inspector, departed on the local train for the west.
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Rome
Marcher
Montreal
James O'Connor
John Williams
O'Connor
Williams
William A. Towsier
Oregon
West
Editors Want Teddy Back Editors Favor Roosevelt West of Alleghenies
The Tribune reports a west of Alleghenies canvass of Republican editors on presidential preference. Roosevelt leads with 1969 votes, Taft 1095, La Follette 197, Hughes 131, Cannon 14, Pinchot 30, Bryan 40, with 114 scattering. In Pacific coast totals Roosevelt narrowly ahead in Oregon and Washington.
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Alleghany Mountains
Roosevelt
Taft
la Follette
Northwest
T. R
Big Bill
Oregon
Chicago
Ills
The
Tribune Today
Lleghany Mountains
Lafollete
Hughes
Cumming
Pinchot
Cannon
Bryan
Tribune
Allegheny
Pacific Coast
Washington
LaFollette
Hayes
Dolliver
Cane Non
Kansas City Editor Sees Taft Failure
A Kansas City paper once urging Taft’s nomination, and whose editor is a friend of the president, declares Taft admitted declining popularity in New York. It argues the party may lose the House and contends only Roosevelt could beat a Gaynor/Folk ticket, noting broad sorrow over lost confidence in a once promising leader.
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Kurs City
Kansas City
Taft
W. Nelson
New York
House of Representatives
Roosevelt
Gaynor
Explosion on torpedo boat burns seven men in San Diego
Seven torpedo boat crewmen were seriously burned when a boiler tube failed on the Hopkins during a routine practice run in San Diego. The injured were rushed ashore to Agnew sanitarium. officials feared several deaths.
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San Diego
Calif
Hopkins
Agnew Sanitarium
Valentine shortage feared after Whitney plant fire
In Worcester Massachusetts on February 14 it is reported that a Valentine shortage may spread nationwide. The Whitney Valentine company, the nation’s largest maker, suffered a major fire last month destroying most of its stock. Dealers nationwide struggle to restock after the loss, with nearly a year of production wiped out.
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Valentines
Worcester
Mass
Whitney Valentine Company
United States
Cook Seen Aboard Steamer in Chile
Dr. Frederick A. Cook explorer and his wife arrived at Valdivia Chile aboard the German steamer Callis after cabin passage from Montevideo traveling under the name T Craig. He declined interviews as the Osiris had recent departures from Hamburg and Antwerp.
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Valvidia
Chile
Frederick A. Cook
Montevideo
Cook
T. Craig
Osiris
Hambure
Antwerp
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Barber
Gies
Walker
Slater and Associates
Stateh Treasury
Zbyszko-Mahmout
Congressional Committee
Ballinger
Kkf. Williams
Milton
Jevere
Traction Fund
Comvent
Peter
Nes Wihihin
Teddy
Chicago Tribune
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