Bribes in Coal Gifts Tied to San Francisco Officials
San Francisco January 8 The Nemera Fuel company's beneficiary list extended from liners' engineers to port workers and military men, with four customs officers and one army officer receiving gifts to influence duties on imported coal. Names include E Farmer D Finneran A H K Freand J B Twigs and others. gifts dated 1867 to 1912. The government argues Western Fuel used favors to suppress investigations into coal shipments.
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San Francisco
Nemera Fuel Company
Customs House
Army
II Wot
E. Farmer
D. Finneran
A. H K. Freand
Ictani Weicher
J B. Twigs
Neigher
Major Grant
Grant
Major Young
United States Army Transport Service
Aid Offers to Carranza Campaign Rejected by Huerta Regime
Reports from Sonora detail numerous foreign agents seeking to aid General Carranza in his campaign. The Huerta government refused all offers from cosmeck officers and pilots to enter the combatant army. A Canadian promoter proposed ending the Russian cavalry and many letters from promoters flooded translators.
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Herm Sillo
Sonora
Mer
Jan
Cosmeck
Carravea
Huerta
Nine teen Vessels bar-bound at mouth of Columbia
Portland reports that nine teen vessels held at the Columbia bar by heavy swell begin crossing again as weather improves. Beaver leads inbound from San Francisco with 175 passengers and 1090 tons freight, towed by Oleum, Herrin, and Porter. Outbound ships include Breakwater, Pear John A Hooper, Multnomah, and others.
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Portland
Ore
Columbia River
Astoria
Beaver
San Francisco
Panger Oleum
W. F. Herrin
W. & Porter
Breakwater
Pear John A. Hooper
Multnomah
Fen Ramen
Daiey Gadistler Daler Putnam
Portand
Atlag Christian Bore Craighall
Yellowstone
Parsai
Fenwick
President Wilson to Return From Vacation in Health
President Wilson is reported fully recovered by Dr Cary T. Grayson secretary Tumulty said Wilson, in excellent health, will leave Pass Christian Sunday night and arrive in Washington early next Tuesday.
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Washington
Jane
Tumulty
Cary T. Grayson
Wilson
Woman 32 Varied Interests Social and Club News
A feminine column roundup covers social and club news, personals, fashions, home hints, and assorted items of interest to readers. reflects era’s domestic and social life with brief notes on activities, trends, and community happenings.
Reception and wedding mentioned in society notes
A social event opens with a reception at the Exghk-Wheeedrean Kall featuring five prominent society leaders as hostesses. The morning wedding of Patrick Coussidy to Mary Balrotm is reported from the Catholic church, with a dinner at the Balcolm home after.
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Mary Balrotm
Catholichurch Br Ret
Father Dorgan
Hazel Balcolm
E. M. Murphy
James Marpie
George OF
Denter
Alva Balcolm
Cm. McReynolds
Mile
Kemier
Augnee Freem
Mae Marple
Etta MreReynolds
Abbie Levey and
Tittle Rebecca Kemier
Harts K. Balcolm
Daniel Kemier
A. L. Balcolm
Willow Street
Secretary Daniels Praises Parker for Daring Rescue
Secretary Daniels commends Oscar B. Peterson of the cruiser Boston for risking his life to save an elderly man from drowning in the Willamette River at Portland on the night of November 2. Upon hearing man overboard, Peterson jumped in and pulled the drowning man to safety.
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Washington
Daniels
Oscar B. Peterson
Boston
Portland
Peterson
Willamette River
Chamberlains Couch Remedy Ad Claims Cough Cure
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Couch Remedy as a superior cough cure for colds. It claims the remedy is pleasant to take contains no opium or narcotics and always cures. It notes availability from 21 dealers.
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Chamberlain
Lids Dewer
Milwaukee
Wis
Oregon Income Tax Collectors Named Washington
The treasury department has not appointed deputies for Oregon income tax collection. Names will be sent soon. Collector Miller of Portland submitted a set of names to the commissioner of internal revenue, though his role is advisory only. He recommends potential appointees, while the agent oversees local work and answers to Washington. Planks for making out individual returns have been mailed to Portland.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Oregon
Miller
Portland
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Tax on widows and spinsters fuels Kansas debate
In Topeka Kansas the state tax on spinsters widows and bachelors prompts repeated push to repeal. Under state law the family head gains a 266 dollar annual rebate while widows spinsters and bachelors pay taxes on personal property. A bachelor becomes exempt only after marriage.
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Topera
Kan
Kansas
Judge and Witness Exchange Haunting Prisoner Image
A terse courtroom exchange centers on a prisoner as the judge and witness discuss the unsettling impression left by the man at the bar. The witness recalls a memorable moment, noting a strong suspicion about his character.
Garden pests to remedy recounted in old homemaking note
A reader recalls writing to the Department of Agriculture for help with snails in a large garden. Instructions urged placing large raw potato pieces on a board edge near ground, which attracted thousands of snails in a week. The piece discusses home tips on mail slots, curtains, scrim, crocheted buttons, weight tables for cooking, framed kitchen charts, and fashion notes on hats and dress accessories from period newspapers.
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Aoman
Baresa of Agriculture
Washington
St. Louis
Corsage Flower Trends From Velvet Rose Designs
The New York Press notes a huge velvet rose corsage in pink purple or red with black velvet leaves edged in green. The New York Times reports shoulder scarfs brocaded with velvet figures, unusually wide and made in pale pink and pale blue. Velvet floral designs border the ends of the scarves.
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New York Press
New York Times
Last Medicine Man of Klamath Tribe Dies in Oregon
KLAMATH FALLS Ore Jan 7 Dr John the last medicine man of the Klamath tribe is dead. He was old nearly blind and known for his wisdom. Indians believed he would never die. The article notes White Cinda and Dixie two squaws who practice medicine and curiosity among visitors. Dr John participated in the Modoc War but was not deported and was not present at General Canby’s massacre.
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Klamath Falls
Ore
John
Dixie
Canby
Chronic Constipation Cured by Chamberlains Tablets
Testimonial from F. Fish of Brooklyn Michigan stating a five year battle with chronic constipation was cured by Chamberlains Tablets. Advertisement notes availability through all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Brooklyn
Mich
Confidence grows in Peter Brooklyn economy amid boom talk
A Peter Brooklyn Eagle report notes chatter of a boom and suggests increased confidence in the local economy. Analysts cite rising consumer activity, but warn against overstatement as sectors show mixed signals. Officials urge continued caution and strategic investment.
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Peter Brooklyn Eagle
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