Calhoun Trial Closes as Prosecution Presses Bribery Case
In San Francisco on June 14, closing arguments began in the Patrick Calhoun bribery trial. Assistant District Attorney John O Gara urged the jury to find Calhoun guilty of paying two hundred thousand dollars for the overhead trolley franchise, with funds routed through Abe Ruef to supervisors. The transcript reportedly runs about 1,476,000 words.
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San Francisco
Patrick Calhoun
United Railroads
Fred Nichols
Calhoun
John O'Gara
Heney
United States Mint
O'Gara
Abe Ruef
Ruef
Nicholas
Two Counterfeiters Caught in Seattle
Seattle June 14 Police and government agents have arrested two men, Carl H. Mahon and Morris Ralston, on counterfeiting charges. They are believed to have flooded Seattle Tacoma and other Northwestern cities with spurious silver halves and dollars since March. Ralston was caught in the act with parts of a complete counterfeiters’ outfit.
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Seattle
Secret Service
Carl H. Mahon
Morris Ralston
Tacoma
Ralston
Lightning strike hits Holy Cross Church in Green Bay
Lightning struck Holy Cross Catholic church during mass in Green Bay Wisconsin yesterday killing one and injuring sixteen others with two possibly dying. The incident caused a panic among worshippers as debris scattered and emergency responders rushed to assist victims.
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Green Bay
Wis
Holy Cross Catholic
Death-Seekers in Baker Jail Attempt Fatal Self Harm
John Norton an insane prisoner in Baker City Oregon attempted to kill himself using a hidden prison fork in his cell. Deputy Sheriff had arranged the cell for escape aid but Norton concealed the implement and plunged it into his throat, bleeding heavily until fellow inmates startled and overpowered him. A surgeon warned death would have followed if left alone another moment.
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Baker City
Ore
John Norton
Nimenelf
Norton
George Herbert
H. Franks
Hob Alexander
California Men Tour Northwest Promotion Train
A special train bearing about 100 members of the California promotion committee and Chamber of Commerce arrived in Portland at 6 this morning then departed at 7:80 for the Seattle fair. Described as the most handsome and complete on Southern Pacific lines, the train includes wireless equipment. Oregon businessmen joined en route and Tom Richardson, official Portland booster, joined the party for a visit before it returns to Portland briefly.
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California Promotion Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Portland
Seattle
Southern Pacific
Oregon
Tom Richardson
Laws of special session take effect tomorrow in Oregon
Salem Ore June 14 Tomorrow the laws and amendments to the laws of the regular session enacted by the special session of the legislature will become effective. Today is the last day petitions may be filed for referring to the people any of the enactments of the special session.
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Salem
Ore
Brazilian President Pena Reported Dead in Rio Dispatches
Washington June 14 Alfonso Pena president of Brazil died this morning according to dispatches reaching here from the American minister at Rio de Janeiro.
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Washington
Alfonso Pena
Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
Prospects for Wheat Crop Bright in Nolin Area
Reports from Nolin and Pilot Rock describe a improving grain outlook. J A Hawks notes a recent heavy rain supports an average crop with heads well filled despite short straw. Countywide indications point to a strong barley and wheat harvest, though some areas show reduced growth from moisture shortages.
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Nolin
J. A. Hawka
Hawks
Pilot Rock
Mutiny in Philippine Constabulary at Davao
A native sergeant twenty two Visayans and a private mutinied at Davao on June six and fled to a mountain retreat. A constabulary company heads to Davao with Twenty third Infantry guarding the town. Unconfirmed report says an American named Libbey was killed. Brigadier General Bandholtz commands field forces pursuing the mutineers with aim to make an example of them. Several troop columns are already in the field.
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Pereces
Poriveessil
Company of Constabulary
Sceene
Manila
Philippine Constabulary
Davao
Mindane Tland
Twenty-third Infantry
Libbey
Bandholtx Will Mcumge
Insilar
Fsat
Fortune Unexpected Fortune for Young Engineer in San Rafael
Hugo Chance, a young mining engineer of San Rafael, California, is told of a fortune from a frozen north gold mine after an accidental hotel lobby meeting with his former Alaska prospecting partner, Gus Cornelius. They plan to depart for the north to work the claim.
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San Rafael
Calif
Hugo Chance
Chance
Gus Cornelius
Cornelius
North
Fire destroys mountain town in Caliente blaze
Bakersfield California June 14 Almost every building in Caliente a mountain village twenty four miles east of Bakersfield is in ashes after a stubborn fire roared through the town late yesterday Three thousand pounds of dynamite at the Southern Pacific warehouse where the fire began exploded wrecking nearby structures Residents were helpless until the blaze burned out.
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Bakersfield
Calif
Caliente
Southern Pacific
Marriage talk fuels secret royal departure from Naples
Naples reports plan for the marriage of the Duke d Abruzzi to Katherine Elkins. The secret departure of the Duke and Duchess De Fulse aboard the Stampish Herlin en route to New York is linked to the match. Objections reportedly overcome. Miss Biking expected to join the ducal party on return.
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Naples
Plana
Duke d
Railroad Day in Klamath Falls Ends First Rail Link
Klamath Falls Oregon June 14 marked the completion of the first railroad into the city with a celebration featuring Beeches and other customary events. A large delegation from California and Oregon attended as the Weed California line on the Southern Pacific main line was completed to Klamath Falls. Some observers quip about finding heaven by looking for hell.
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Klamath Falls
Ore
California
Oregon
Weed
Callf
Southern Pacific
Injured Captain Faces Paralyzing Injury After Shooting
Des Moines June 4 Captain John Raymond commanding officer of Troop B second United States Cavalry Fort Des Moines was shot by Corporal Lisle Crabtree. He will be paralyzed for life. First sergeant James H. Washburn and Corporal Elijah Such were wounded while trying to disarm Crabtree but expected to recover. Crabtree attempted suicide and is in critical condition amid a conflict over a reprimand for overstaying leave.
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Raymond
Second United States Cavalry
Crabtree
Des Moines
John. Raymond
Fort Des Moines
Lisle Crabtree
James H. Washburn
Elijah Such
American Financiers To Handle Chinese Loan
New York June 14 Intervention by the state department is believed to drive the action to form an American syndicate to handle the Hankow Szehguen railroad loan in China International Banking corporation was admitted to membership despite objections from Taft of the International Banking corporation Today Morgan company First National bank City National bank and Kuhn Loeb representatives met as members of the syndicate admitted to the International company
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New York
State Department
China
International Banking Corporation
Taft
The
International
Morgin Company
First National Bank
City National Bank
Kuhn & Loeb
International Company
Milwaukee Road completes coast to Chicago line
Tacoma June 14 three bright yellow coaches mark the completion of the Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound railway line from Chicago to the coast. The first passenger from Tacoma, the western terminal, will run through to Malden tonight with a hundred passengers. Passenger trains will back into Seattle to pick up Seattle passengers.
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Tacoma
Chicago, Milwaukee and Puget Sound Railway
Chicago
Western Terminal
Malden
Seattle
Widow of Lucky Baldwin May Wed Dr Landone
Los Angeles reports intrigue as Mrs. Lillian Bennett Baldwin widow of the late Lucky Baldwin is rumored to marry Dr. Leon Landone. Both denying and declining comment, the claim persists despite official statements. Dr. Landone, noted for child life culture study, avoided specifics when asked.
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Baldwin
Landone
Los Angeles
Lillian Bennett Baldwin
Lucky” Baldwin
Leon Bibert Landone
First Caesarean twins born in California headline
Mrs M Tully of San Francisco is mother to the first California Caesarian twins. The twins were born two days ago, one died within 24 hours, while the surviving healthy boy is expected to live.
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San Francisco
M. Tully
California
Chicago Aims Blow At Textbook Graft
Chicago school officials consider replacing bound textbooks with teacher created leaflets to cut costs. The plan, if approved, could save thousands yearly by reducing per pupil costs from about $3 to under $1.25, affecting publishing companies.
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Chicago
Board of Education
Fines Paid and Rests in Police Court Session
Judge FitzGerald presided as six defendants faced disorderly conduct charges after a Columbia judging house rally. Fines totaled 60 dollars with three men and three women jailed for 7 days or 15 dollars, while others paid 25 and 10 dollar penalties. One man defaulted a 50 dollar fine and an Indian offender forfeited a 5 dollar ball.
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Farmer
Prescott
Saunders
Poe
Heatham
Tom Balcom
Balcom
LaCouse
Trian
Decision Upholds Interior Ruling in Umatilla Water Case
Circuit Judge H J Bean ruled for the Irvin faction in the Umatilla Water Users association dispute, upholding the secretary of the interior’s prior decision and declaring Irvin chairman responsible for directing the board. The court found Yates remains secretary, though resignation may follow, and deemed the by laws reasonable guiding voting.
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Secretary of Interior
Irvin
Skinner
Yates
Bean
H. J. Bean
Umatilla
Upthegrove
Many Changes Expected in Japanese Administration
Tablo reports broad changes predicted in governing the kingdom as Viscount Sone assumes duties as resident general after formal inauguration. Sone was inaugurated this morning, signaling shifts in administration likely to take effect under his leadership.
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Tablo
Viscount Sone
Sone
Kansas Senator Attacks Philippine Tariff Clause
Washington June 14 Senator Bristow of Kansas charged the Philippine tariff paragraph would aid the sugar trust by furnishing 300 tons of raw sugar at a lower price and refining it to sell at the higher prevailing price. The discussion began as Aldrich opened the free trade clause between the Philippines and the United States, with several changes proposed to strengthen the section on Filipino manufactured goods.
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Kansas
Sugar
Aldrich
Washington
Senate
Sugar Trust
Bristow
Philippines
United States
Washington Statue Unveiled at Seattle
Seattle June 14 The exposition week opened with flag day celebrations and a concert. The statue of George Washington near the main entrance was unveiled with music and mortars as Eleanor Washington Caldwell drew aside the veil. Speakers included Professor F S Meany and Governor Hay. Ambassador and Mme Jusserand of France will attend a reception at the state building tonight.
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Seattle
George Washington
Eleanor Washington Caldwell
John Augustine Washington
Mount Vernon
Washington
F. 8. Meany
University of Washington
Hay
T. F. Kane
Mme, Jus Serond
France
Washington State Building
Son of Rich Brick Manufacturer Disappears
Seattle, June 14. Charles P. Oudin Jr., twenty second son of Spokane brick and tile magnate Charles P. Oudin, escaped from the Sisters Hospital in Spokane and vanished in Seattle. He wired his father for a ticket and then disappeared, leaving his father to search independently of police.
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Seattle
Charles P. Oudin, Jr
Charles P. Oudin
Millonaire
Spokane
Sisters’ Hospital
Oudin
Northwest Indians Attend Revivals at Warm Springs
Northwest Indians with religious leanings gather at the Warm Springs reservation for an 11 week camp meeting revival. Participants aim to replicate the Tutailia success on a smaller scale with attendees from Umatilla, Nez Perce, and nearby regions. Local delegates Rev. J. M. Cornelison Philip Minthorn Amos Pond and wife William Barnhart and wife depart. Attendance expected to be modest due to accessibility.
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Warm Springs
Tutailia
J. M. Cornelison
Presbyterian Church
Philip Minthorn
Amos Pond
William Barnhart
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