Shortage Rumors Sweep Sheriff Office Amid Audit
The county investigates reports of a possible funding shortfall in the sheriff's office as experts review ledgers. Sheriff T J Taylor defends accounts, says a $12,000 check was provided, and notes delays in turning over funds to the treasurer occur weekly. No official finding of fraud. focus on Saturday transfers and a reported $4,000 likely short in ex sheriff Willem Blakeley's prior term.
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Willem Blakeley
Theerlands
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Binkeley
Disorder in French Chamber Debates on Amnesty Bill
July 12 Paris scene of great disorder in the chamber of deputies during the discussion of the amnesty bill for those linked to the 1899 revolutionary conspiracy. The bill had passed the senate on Tuesday. In a sensational turn Minister of War Berleaux withdrew his name from the amnesty project.
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Chamber of Deputies
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Berleaux
Unclear Deputy Ties in Fraud Case Mentioned
The report notes Chief Deputy P. Davia headed the office end of the work alongside Mr. Taylor. No charges have been filed against Davia to date, and nothing publicly connected him to fraudulent activity has been revealed yet.
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P. Davia
Lawson Party in St Paul Speaks on Dream of Dollar
Thomas W. Lawson and party arrived by special car in St Paul and were welcomed by Governor Johnson and local citizens. Lawson planned an address at the People's church, the largest in the city, with seats sold out, after a city tour and dinner in Minneapolis. He described his tour view of east and west, calling attention to white male workers.
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St Paul
Thomas W. Lawson
St. Paul
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People’s Church
Minneapolis
Chicago Wheat Market and Related Legal News
Chicago wheat closed at 88 median corn 66 and oats 175. Justice Davis announced sufficient evidence to try Abe H Rummell and Benjamin F Steinhart for conspiracy and subornation of perjury in the Dodge Morse divorce case, set for September 18. In London, Holcomb Ward of New York defeated Germot 6 2 6 3 in Davin cup tennis at Queen s Club.
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Baron Rosen Visits Warren Hill and Teton Trip Planned
Baron Rosen the new Rue fitn ambassidor was greeted by President at Sagamenm Dill aboard the naval yacht Sylph. Assistant Secretary Merce escorted him from New York, with L oeb and family planning a month in the Yellowstone region near the Teton mountains while Mrs Roosevelt and relatives head to New York. The visit included a luncheon with the president and cordial speeches.
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Fight with Kansas Outlaw in Cedarville
July 1 reports a Santa Fe detective Calhoon killed by two outlaws near Cedarville after a bank robbery in which Ed Madigan and William Chadburn were fatally injured. Citizens pursued, firefights occurred near the Oklahoma border, a merchant J. M. Pope was shot in the foot, and a woman named Malone was struck by a stray bullet. Outlaws fled toward Hewling, police and residents shot them from cover. both were killed. Malone was killed during the conflict. In Army, Wyoming a dynamite blast destroyed the Rocky Mountain Coal & Iron Works plant, causing $40,000 in losses.
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Eight Die In Giant Powder Explosion At Sobrante
Point Richmond Cal July 13 Eight men were killed when the Giant Powder works mixing house at Sobrante blew up. Foreman Frank Dwyer and seven Chinese laborers perished in the blast. A Chinese worker was badly injured but expected to recover. The razed complex included the mixing house and two auxiliary buildings. The blast created a 49 foot deep crater under the structure and hurled body parts into San Francisco Bay.
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Sobrante
Here
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Testimony in ouster action and Tarbell reply
The report covers United States ouster proceedings against the Standard and Republic oil companies with Henry Whalen claiming refinery origin and rebates to dealers. It also notes Ida Tarbell’s response to Rockefeller charges, defending her critique of his business ethics and citing his public declarations about god and truth.
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Trepoff to Join Cabinet Amid Terrorist Pressure
From St Petersburg to Moscow and Paris reports July 13 14 details unfold as M Boutigan slated to resign and Trepoff expected to become minister of the interior while terrorists renew threats Trepoff anticipates assassination but remains unshaken Witte named peace plenipotentiary to replace Muravieff with orders for him to sail aboard the Wilhelm der Grosse July 26.
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Austin
Witte
Washington
Cherhowre
Paris
Muravief
Co Ittelin
United States
Judge grants injunction against power company over Bridal Well Falls
In a United States court ruling Judge Beatty enjoined the Shoshone Falls Power company from diverting Snake river water to protect the Bridal Well Falls scenery. The action halts planned diversions and preserves the falls' scenic beauty.
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Bolse
Judge Beatty
United States
Shoshone Falls
Hanged at Salem for Oregon City murder
Salem July 17 G W Lauth aged 23 was hanged at noon in the penitentiary for the murder of his mistress Mrs Leonora B Jones at Oregon City in September last Jealousy provoked the crime.
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Salem
G. W. Lauth
Leonora B. Jones
Roosevelt declines Australia invitation for Miss Alice Roosevelt
Melbourne July 13 President Roosevelt declined the invitation from the commonwealth government for Miss Alice Roosevelt to visit Australia with Secretary Taft and party. F A Huntley of North Yakima is named horticultural commissioner of Washington by Governor Mead.
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Roosevelt
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Alice Roosevelt
Australia
Taft
F. A. Huntley
North Yakima
Washington
Mead
Fragmented report on sectarian violence and cruelties
A damaged text fragment describes acts in which many people are harmed and communities divided. It notes women and men affected, a mosque being formed, and claims about propaganda grounds found in brutality of local groups. Authorities and officials are said to protect perpetrators, fueling tension.
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Leaders Hanged After Disturbances in Motera Oden
Twenty four leaders in recent disturbances were executed today. Seventeen more are to be hanged on General Ignatieff’s arrival. Mutiny rumors spread from Moscow to Warsaw. In St Petersburg rumors say four grenadier regiments mutinied and Warsaw officers refused to command troops against demonstrators.
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St. Petersburg
Death Valley miner Walter Scott in Chicago crowds
Chicago July 13 a crowd pressed corridors of the Great Northern to reach Walter Scott the Death Valley miner. Thomas Lane and Charley Hagley were arrested trying to break into his rooms. Lane claimed knowledge of Scott in California. Scott balked at a $25 daily bridal suite bill but paid and prepared to depart this afternoon on the Michigan Central special to New York.
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California
Deaths From Heat Reported in New York July 13
Three deaths and numerous prostrations attributed to the heat were reported today in New York with no relief in prospect.
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American-Hawaiian Lines Expand Sugar Transport
New York July 14 The American-Hawaiian Steamship Company has closed a contract with Tehauntepec National Railroad of Mexico for transit of all business between the Atlantic and Pacific over the railroad to be completed next year. President Dearborn announces two new steamers from the Turon Iron Works San Francisco with 12 000 ton capacity and speed of 12 1/2 knots to boost Hawaii sugar shipment to the United States.
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american-Hawaiian Steamship Company
Tehauntepec National Railroad Company
Mexico
Atlantic and Pacific
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Intentvy
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Burny Ol
Yellowstone Park Pictures at Portland Fair Delights Visitors
Biograph show and moving pictures of Yellowstone National Park presented at the Portland exposition. Guests ride a five day journey through the park from Gardner to inns including the One Faithful Inn. Exhibits include troops policing the pork, geysers, geyser imagery, and colored photos of terraces and blue pools with vivid rock colors. A lecturer explains each image as it is projected.
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Sam
Portland Exposition
Yellowstone Na- Honma Park
Wyoming
Hx Pork
City finances discussed as sinking fund needs rise
City council debated using sinking funds for bond payments over the next two years and considered transferring funds from the general fund. The street ordinance banning livestock at large was adopted, a sidewalk paving request on North Mare Street approved, Jeff Stephens confirmed as deputy city marshal, and June treasurer’s report totaled 15 746.99 dollars with funds in four accounts.
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North Main
Jeff Stephens
Finance Committee
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Marshal Coffman
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Levee
Mutiny and murder on a Gulf trading schooner
New Orleans reports detail a brutal crime aboard the Olympia bound for Truxillo. A Norwegian steamer says Robert McGill killed all aboard except one passenger who swam ashore after being struck. McGill escaped to shore but was captured in El Provenior, Honduras. The captain had 1400 dollars believed to be the motive.
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Olympia
Truxillo
Robert MccGil
Nero
McGill
el Provenor
Honduras
Defense Are Quibbling In Williamson Trial
Portland July 19 The day focused on defense motions to strike testimony and a motion for a mistrial in the Williamson congressional trial as arguments continued.
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Williamson
New Mexican Ambassador to United States Arrives in August
Joaquin de Casacas will arrive with his wife and seven children as Mexico's new ambassador to the United States. The ceremony and reception are planned for August in Washington D.C.
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Imebascador
Mexico
United States
Augrat
Depew Not Resigning From Falstable Society
Depew not resigning as Falstable Society director despite saying he would quit before leaving for Europe Chauncey M Depew’s term as special counsel ended August 4 with the office abolished He retains special counsel services and continues in the role despite the announced departure
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Chaiman Morton
Chauncey M. Depew
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Depew
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Sprela Council
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