Indictments Loom in Fraud Case as Jacturers Bribed Officials
Jury to consider fraud scheme with seven manufacturers accused of paying thousand dollar bribes to gain government favors over three years. Samuel Groff charged in conspiracy related to government contracts. A W Machen and Groff brothers linked to alleged payoffs. Federal indictment filed. trial timing to follow.
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Gaid
Federal
Samuel Groff
Connect
AW. Machen
Pidt
Groff Brothers
Lea
A. W. Mafe
French Bombard Algerian Tribesmen in Morning Attack
Reports describe French forces bombarding rebel positions in Algeria at dawn, inflicting heavy losses despite tribal resistance. A flag of truce was raised to warn civilians, with scattered casualties on both sides amid continuing hostilities. Heavy rains in the Adirondacks hinder relief efforts and intensify ongoing fires.
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Figuiga
Mins
Strong
Itlack
France
Moates Arrested and Union Officials in Court
Unclear text reports Moates and several union figures facing police court charges after a Saturday incident at a Chicago department store. Evidence from Chase aide links to a young family. multiple relatives referenced with earlier incidents in San Francisco.
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Walkerar
Taployes
Chicago
Wah
Chase
Linha
Thes
San Franago
Personal crisis report heavy with forgery in Moon Idaho
An unclear note from Moon Idaho reports a Baker City Oregon resident involved in a forgery case. The fragmentary text mentions death threats, a bulleted temple detail, and references to racing and yachts, but the details are scrambled and unreliable.
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Moon
Heme
Idaho
Baker City
Ake
Torg
Escape and murder mark Holdup at Montana jail
A prisoner escape from Valley county jail leaves guard Jack Williams dead and sheriff Pillard severely beaten. William Hardee, under death sentence for murder, and three other inmates fled across the Missouri River armed and mounted. A posse pursued them. Hardee is believed dead or missing after crossing the river, with a pending execution set for June 26.
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Montana
Missouri
Havre
Mont
Glasgow
Cosner
Valley County
William Hardee
Death Watch
Jack Williams
Pillard
Hardee
George Snearly
Jack Brown
Rutter
Dillard
Ritter
Winchester
Jay
Yee Hardee
Mormon Mission Exiled From Prussia In Mass Expulsion
In Prussia the Mormon mission leadership led by Hugh J. Cannon and four officials were ordered to leave within three weeks. Some 86 missionaries face similar expulsion as authorities deem the group undesired. Cannon will relocate headquarters to Zurich Switzerland while remaining missionaries visit Prussia communities totaling about 1,200 members. German pastors continue services in the region. Elsewhere, Governor Halley plans to marry Ida Weed in Kansas City after leaving Topeka for the event.
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Berlin
Hugh J. Cannon
Germany
Prussian
Prussia
Cannop
Zurich
Switzerland
Calvin Cook
France
Grain Markets Report From Minneapolis
Wheat opened slightly lower amid lower cables and heavy receipts. Southwest weather shows slight improvement though Kansas forecast rain next 24 hours. Domestic and foreign cash demand remains good, signaling a rebound. corn and other grains show varied quotations amid market anticipation.
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Coe Commission
R. L. Boulter
Court Street
Minneapolis
Kansas
Chicago
Clowe
Mneapolia
St Louis Flood Wrecks City as Levee Breaks
Water rises to a record high as the granite city levee breaches flooding West Venice. Thousands displaced. steamers assist, rail links cut, deaths feared but uncertain. Refugees flood Granite City and surrounding areas. Topeka pontoon bridge washed away while a Spokane train wreck delays persist.
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St. Louis
Missouri Pacific
Madison
Cltlet
Granite City
West Venice
Weather Bureau
Hare
Alton
Delle
Love
East St. Louis
Venice
Marsral
Topeka
Kan
South Topeka
North Topeka
Call for Aid Issued as City Battles Floods
Kansas City residents, mostly wage workers, held a mass meeting on June 8 to appeal for aid. About 52,000 are homeless as the city faces depleted treasury and widespread inundation. Outside relief totals only about 75 dollars, with the mayor set to acknowledge contributions.
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Kansas City
Citheons
Fraud Alleged As Creditors Meet In San Francisco
In San Francisco creditors of Eppinger & Co. convene at 4 PM amid allegations of irregular warehouse certificates. Banks pressured payment after the discovery. In Minnesota, Young pressed the defense in the Northern Securities suit, arguing consolidation served Northern Pacific interests against stock manipulators tied to Southern Pacific.
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San Francisco
Eppinger& Co
St. Paw
Young
Northern Securities
Northern Pacific Railway
Southern Pacific
Prisoners chained to posts in Manila prison heat
Complaints reach the War Department alleging cruelty at the Malachi military prison at Laguna de Bay near Manila. Six inmates allegedly refused to work over food issues and were chained to posts in the sun, one man collapsing from exhaustion after a second refusal.
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Washington
War Department
Malachi
Laguna de Bay
Manila
Relia
Salem Woman Honored Miss Kittie Harbord Appointed to State Board of Pharmacy
Miss Kittie Walker Harbord of Salem was appointed by Governor Chamberlain to the state board of pharmacy succeeding J W Moody of Portland. She is the first woman pharmacist to receive a state board appointment and perhaps the first in the United States to attain such an honor. A Philadelphia College of Pharmacy graduate from the class of 1901, she led her class of 118 and is the only lady physician in Oregon. A native of Yamhill County, born in 1876, she has over 71 years in the drug business and remains thoroughly qualified for the post.
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Oregon
Turks Meet Defeat in Fierce Frontier Fight
Adapted from Sofaware reports fighting between insurgents and Turkish troops in frontier villages of Zeargo and Awe for. A full Turkish battalion was compelled to retreat after insurgents destroyed an entire Turkish company and caused heavy losses.
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Viena
Sofaware
Thore
Zeargo
Awefor
Flanagan the Colored Murderer Executed at Sing Sing
Flanagan the colored man who killed Keeper Me Govern on the west side prison grounds was electrocuted at Sing Sing this morning after fervent efforts for executive clemency failed. The execution seals a high profile case that drew public attention to the death penalty process.
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Flannagan
Sing Sing
New York
Flanagan
MeGovern
West Side
Scientists Escape Foundering Off the Carolines
A party of distinguished scientists aboard the schooner Van Name bound for Hakamas was driven ashore by a terrific storm off the Carolinas. Foundering was narrowly averted as the crew and passengers endured a perilous voyage and will await calmer weather before resuming their two months expedition.
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Carolines
Norfolk
van Name
Hakamas
Carolinas
Sue
Pope Leo XID's Decline Reported From Rome Dispatch
A Paris Temps dispatch from Rome reports Pope Leo XID's health failing with little appetite and prolonged rest. He reportedly consumes milk and broth as his strength wanes, while attendants at the Vatican city remain hopeful yet cautious about his condition.
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Paris
Rome
Leo Xid
Severiny Ogalin
Vatican
Centra
Holy Father
Leo
Manves
Leo XII
Two Thousand Paper Makers Strike for Higher Wages
Holyoke Minnesota June where two thousand paper makers struck this morning demanding wage increases. Twenty eight mill area affected by the action.
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Massachusetts
Holyoke
Flood Desolation at Parolet River Deepens Loss
In Columbia G C June and relief teams scan miles of mud for bodies after a flood on the Parolet river. Fourteen bodies recovered, many dismembered, over a hundred missing from Clifton. Estimated property losses exceed 5 million dollars. Officials consider troops. governors issue aid proclamations. relief committees issue rations for 8,000. The Columbia railway bridge over Congares was swept away.
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Columbia
G. C
Parolet
Clifton
Mil
Columbin
Congares
Fire wipes Stockton club house. boats, shells saved
A $15,000 fire hit the Stockton athletic association’s club house in Stockton California early morning, damaging the handball court boat house and billiard rooms. The loan stood at $15,000. Some racing equipment and shells were saved and the crew will continue training.
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Stockton
Cal
Stockton Athletic Association
Appointed Archbishop of Manila in Rome report
Rev. J. J. Harlin of St. Louis has been officially appointed archbishop of Manila in a Rome ceremony. The announcement confirms his leadership over the Philippine see following formal papal approval and church proceedings.
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Manila
Rome
J. J. Harlin
St. Louia
Bouquet for Emperor: Banker’s Wife Hurls at Kaiser
In Berlin today the Kaiser and empress were driving when a bouquet struck his majesty and caused a minor head injury. The empress feared an assassination attempt and jumped up in alarm. The woman who threw the bouquet, tied to the wife of a prominent banker, has been arrested.
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Berlin
Wleebaden
William
Deadly collision off southern France sinks many
A massive maritime disaster near the southern French coast results in 186 dead and 29 bodies recovered. Reports blame the Liban steamer’s captain for improper steering and the Tabane captain for inaction as passengers react to the catastrophe. The Liban allegedly hit the shore at 12 knots, unable to avoid the collision.
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France
Marcoilles
Tire
Liban
Divera
Weevers
Hhoduee
Marie
State of siege rock Kentucky as trials fire up town
Turbulent night in Jackson Kentucky with shells fired near town edge. Jurors housed in courthouse under guard as armed forces secure the area. The Hargriss faction claims the defense had favored summons. White and Jett brought to court under heavy guard this morning.
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White
Jett
Kentucky
Jackson
anthHargis
Ag Wetal
Do You Mean Business Mr Clark bid on a three cent fare road
The Los Angeles city council narrowly votes 4 to 3 to offer Senator Clark a chance to bid on a three cent fare blanket franchise for a road paralleling the Huntington line. Despite a public works adverse report the bid proceeds under oversight.
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Los Angeles
Clark
Public Works
Body of James McCormick Found in Lumber Car
Washington mill workers discover the body of James McCormick in a lumber car on the Ky and NM spur in Spokane. Coroner says suffocation likely. the man had entered the car willingly before locking. Letters on him tie him to Silver King Idaho, Milan, and a four day track gang job, ending May 29. Gene Rowe of Inter Mountain appears in letters.
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Washington MI Company
Dan Ky & NM
Aster
Apokane
Hillyard
Milan
Bimith
James McCormick
Silver King
Idaho
McCormick
Gene Rowe
Inter Mounais Pesbenas Company
Butte
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Spokane
J. Christian
Iing
Troutdale
Eppinger & Co
Salem
South Carolina
Boquet
MR. Clark
Washington Mill
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