Court Martial Rebuke Over Incompetent Panel
Washington July 7 General Funston denounces the court martial for leniency toward Arthur Armstrong of the 26th battery charged with breaking out of Alcatrax prison and aiding other inmates. Armstrong pled guilty. court sentenced him to three months confinement. Funston calls the officers incompetent and the court dishonorable.
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Washington
Funnston
Arthur Armstrong
26Th Battery
Field Artillery
Alcttrax Island
Econplig
Butt
Armstrong
Funston
Mont Des Poerste
Teland
Courre
Alter Pickering
George Bomford
Capitan
Lawrence Curtis
Harry Graham
John Aaker
Edward McComma
Edward Terry
Tooden
Washinawon
Treasury Ane
Congress
Texas
Charleston
Five Cul de Sac men charged with Letton murder
Lewiston and Cul de Sac inmates Te-Leo Phinney Charles Vickers G Brookaway and Jeff Letton a carpenter died after morphine injections believed to be for robbery. Phinney allegedly administered the morphine. Letton age 45, from Coeur d Alene, had a family. Preliminary hearing set for the afternoon.
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Lewiston
Tutaho
Leo Phinney
Charles Vickers
G. Brookawy
Cul de Sac
Jeff Letton
Acarpenter
Phinney
Letton
Coeur d'Alene
Wheat Market Opens and Closes Mixed in Chicago Trade
Wheat opened 78, closed 78 3/4 with corn at 71 1/2 to 71 3/4 and oats at 41 1/4 to 41 1/2. The brief market report notes mixed movements while ending on a remark about faith in mankind’s efforts toward an ideal.
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Chicago
Ovrse
Mary Spillman Acquitted in California Preliminary Hearing
Sacramento report states Mrs. Mary Spillman was acquitted at a preliminary examination after killing her drunken husband Sunday. The defendant shot the man as he attacked her, while he and her father struggled during the incident.
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Sacramento
Cal
Mary Spillman
Miners Lose 12 Million in Idle Period in Boranton
Figures compiled under the coal company president show wage losses during a suspension from April 1 to May 16 amounting to over 12 million dollars. April and May production tonnage and wages per ton are detailed, noting union allowances kept workers afloat during idleness and the broader push for a living wage scale.
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Boranton
Pfiguren
Worl
John Mitchel
Wveee Aome
Mutiny by Russian sailors aboard cruiser in Terrien Vico
About 200 sailors aboard a Russian cruiser in Terrien Vico harbor attempted desertion on July 7. Some dressed in civilian clothes and left the ship while officers were challenged by armed guards. The crew had reportedly retreated earlier.
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Terrien Vico
Spain
Teriek
Celebrating birthday in Birmingham on Chamberlain’s seventieth
In Birmingham England on July 7 the entire populicers celebrate the seventieth anniversary of Chamberlain's birth with public festivities and reflections on his life and career.
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Birmingham
England
Chamberlain
Great San Joaquin flood threat topples levee near Stockton
July 7 Stockton California reports warn of a breakthrough in the Lower San Joaquin levee as high water rises. Victoria Island and portions of Union and Roberts Islands are at risk while three inches of river height over previous records push authorities to expect a break this afternoon or tonight. The San Joaquin River remains free at some points but rising waters threaten island areas and nearby settlements.
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San Joaquin
Victoria Ieland
Union and Roberts
Stockton
Cal
Cofton Court
Union Island
Vietoniz Island
Roberts Island
Shooting near Walla Walla ends in arrest
In Washington on July 7 a dispute over horse handling led to McGriff shooting employer Fred Hopkine in the head near Snake River, 40 miles north of Walla Walla. Hopkine was taken to hospital, condition critical. McGriff was stopped by Sheriff Painter while headed to surrender, claiming self defense against a shotgun threat. The pair had been friends for five years.
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Walla Walli
Wash
McGriff
Fred Hop- Kite
Snake River
Walla Walla
Walia Walia
Painter
Hopkins
Walle Wali
Hopkine
Bryan and Reid engagement denied amid London visit
Bryan in passing the week’s end with the Reids at their country house near Belle. Automobiles transported them this morning. Chicago reports Stephen Hekles denies candidacy for New York Life presidency or any related plan.
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Bryan
London
Jere Reid
Reids
Peountry House
Chicago
Stephen Hekles
The
New York Life
Orr
Startling Insurance News Schedule Tuesday Meeting
Oakland rumors drive ahead of a joint session of Insurance adjusting committees, with 15 and five-dollar company groups meeting to resolve subcommittee control. Reports say dollar companies plan aggressive rate cuts to push through lower premiums before state regulators expose them.
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Oakland
Daly
Aiop
Commis
Silonere
Indictments loom as Rockefeller case moves forward
Special Attorney Morrison to lead probes into Standard Oil at multiple sites. Warrant issued for John D Rockefeller in Findlay Ohio as Sheriff Groves heads to Cleveland for potential long stay. Alton rebating case hints at broader prosecutions. Judge Banker to hear anti trust actions. Proceedings extend to July 7 with efforts to curb price manipulation and central output schemes.
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Rockefeller
Juder Maker
Findlay
Ohio
Alton Railroad
Morrison
Cleveland
Pagin le
Bandard Oil Company
Pagin
Groves
John D. Rockefeller
John Dow
Banker
Puter Sentenced for Land Frauds to Two Years Jail
King of land frauds Puter received a two year jail term in Muli nomih county jail and a $87500 fine after exhausting all legal options. His lawyers failed to secure a stay and he prepared to begin serving immediately. The case followed months of appeals and public attention. Separately, six Bibles were added to the North German Lloyd Grosser Kurfuret passenger list on the Bremen to New York voyage ending July 6.
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Jal
Portland
Oregon
Puter
Welverton
Aire
Mulinomih
Bremen
New Yurk
Free trade and Philippine reorganization urged by General Corbin
General Corbin, in Washington, says he will greatly reduce the Philippine force once president, proposing a permanent 6000 soldier garrison. He cites 700,000 Filipino children in public schools and urges free trade with the United States. Commander Sutherland reports actual warfare in San Domingo as government forces clash with rebels and guerrilla tactics persist.
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General Army Staff I
Ereorgminiaal
San Domingo
Sutherland
Washington
Corbin
Philippines
United States
Dominican
Navy Department
Cholfta Abates as New Cholera Cases Drop
Washington July 7 Governor Ide reports improvement in the cholera situation. A death occurred on July 4, and a Caldwell Idaho contact is notified. The daily case average fell to about half with eighteen cases in twenty four hours ending at dawn.
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Washington
Ide Jenbles
WH. Hart
Lizele Peppard
Caldwell
Idaho
Dei
Grand jury opens to indict tobacco trust
Nashville as of July 7 reports a federal grand jury began hearing witnesses with a view to indicting the tobacco trust on complaints filed by tobacco growers. The proceedings mark a step in the government’s antitrust efforts against tobacco interests.
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Nashville
Federal Grand Jury
Tobacco Trust
Railroad conductor named to Interstate Commerce Commission
Oyster Bay July 7 The president appointed Ebbe Clark grand chief of railroad conductors as a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission. Realty transfer filed records show Thomas W Ayers and wife selling land to Eugene A Vaughan for 2500 in Pendleton block 9.
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Interstate Commission
Oyster Bay
Ebbe. Clark
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chirk
Thomas W. Ayers
Eugene A. Vaughan
City of
Pendleton
Hagerman Takes Second in Broad Jump at International Contest
London reports J. P. Hagerman of Los Angeles won second place in the broad jump at the International championship contests held July 7.
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London
J. P. Hagerman
Los Angeles
Weather cools wheat damage after heat wave
Farmers report cool cloudy conditions offer some relief from recent heat that damaged spring and early fall wheat not fully mature. Areas tributary to Helix face pinching wheat, with W B railroad belt grain variability. Recovery possible if cooler days persist, but total yield depends on next week’s weather.
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Helix
T. G. Montgomery
Torpedo boats delayed on way to Asiatic station
Norfolk officials report difficulty in preparing torpedo boats for transfer to the Asiatic station. boats were to depart in April but remain idle with no clear return, requiring onshore testing and coastal convoy drills. Naval authorities in Asia favor the move, while local leaders fear potential mishaps and responsibility.
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Norfolk
Asiatte
Matuni
Iken
Denver Stockyards to Double Capacity Growth in Denver
The Denver Union Stockyards company plans to enlarge and improve facilities doubling capacity as the packing industry grows. Capital stock rises from 750000 to 1500000 with amended incorporation signed by President Edward Tiklen and Secretary Albert H Vedder Jr. Additional pens sheds and possibly new ground will be added to handle increasing livestock volumes.
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Colorado
Caplin
Denver
Denver Union Stockyards Company
Edward Tiklen
Albert H. Vedder, Jr
Lapwat Fourth Encampment Noted For War Parade Photos
Major Lee Moorhouse returned from the Lapwal reservation in Idaho after attending a 12 day encampment that celebrated the Fourth of July. He observed a split religious and traditional program with a war parade and dance. Moorhouse received exclusive photograph rights and captured views of the parade and ceremonies.
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Lee Moorhouse
Lapwal
Tdaho
India
Moorhouse
Major Moorhouse
Washington Insurance Rates Up Twenty Five Percent
The twenty six percent rate increase in Washington Insurance went into effect today to replenish reserve funds drained by the Frisco fire. The rise does not affect sawmills dwelling houses or public buildings.
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Wash“ston
Seattle
Washington
Joseph A Hull Arrested in Seattle Murder Case
Buffalo reports Joseph A Hull, known by many aliases, arrested amid murder accusations in Seattle and other crimes including jail breaking at San Quentin. Also Youngstown reports Mrs Jonnie Anderton held by coroner’s jury for beating her stepdaughter to death.
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Seattle
Buffalo
Joseph A. Hull
Jall
San Quentin
Cal
Georgs
Youngstown
Jonnie Anderton
Elate
Revolution Backing and Treason Sweep Russia
Chicago reports a widespread revolution with strikes and bombings across Warsaw Tiflis Riga Kiel and Moscow. Peasants clash with administration forces in Kile and Samara, the government defeated. Army defections rise as Cossacks and officers grow disloyal. czar uncertain. czarina consults a clairvoyant. Women and children flee abroad while Jews migrate to America.
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Chicago
The
Daily News
St. Petersburg
Warsaw
Defense Going Lame in Thaw Case
In New York on July 7 headlines report that Thaw’s attorney may drop the insanity defense and drop the plea of justification by continued persecution. Evelyn’s visit to her husband is noted, with prison missionaries ordered to refrain from interference. Dr. Hamilton, the alienist hired by Thaw’s counsel, consulted with Olcott and William Thaw, a Harry Thaw nephew, who visited and encouraged his uncle.
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White
Forth- Sonning
New York
Thaw
Evelyn
Dr. Hamilton
Eel
Olcott
William Thaw
Harry
Shawano men re-arrested on Oregon land fraud charges
United States Marshal Thomas P B Reid arrived in Shawano with warrants for John Bunck Joseph Buyck and August Anderson who were recently acquitted on Oregon land fraud charges. They were transported to Appleton for a hearing before Court Commissioner RR Kellogg. The Oregon case hearing at Appleton was adjourned for 17 days.
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Shawano
Wis
Thomas PB. Reid
Milwaukee
John Bunck
Joseph Buyck
August Anderson
Oregon
Appleton
RR. M. Kellogg
Dane
Open Bids Set for August Dates in Several Cities
Washington July 7 Congress authorized building rides on public works will have bids opened August 7 in multiple cities including Great Falls Lewiston Missoula Moscow Eugene Logan North Yakima Provo Bellingham and others, with dates listed for each location.
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Washington
Congress
Great Falls
Mont
Lewiston
Idaho
Missoula
Moscow
Eugene
Ore
Logan
Utah
North Yakima
Wasrh
Provo
Bellingham
Wash
Shipowners to Arbitrate Strike Dispute
San Francisco July 7 report says ship owners will arbitrate the mill ore strike. A meeting is planned at Schiata’s suggestion to conclude the proceedings. Lenders allegedly urged the mayor to block a third arbitration request, which was viewed favorably.
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San Francisco
Schiatta
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