Grand jury probes labor bribery and strikes in Chicago
Chicago June 15 judge states grand jury will press indictments if charges are supported. John C Driscoll testifies on alleged conspiracies involving bribery of union leaders to influence strikes and activities at packing houses. Board of Arbitration seen unable to resolve the beef trust and labor disputes amid ongoing inquiries and anticipated indictments.
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Driscoll O Ifers
State Board of Arbitration
Ecoring
Gram Jury
Investiiliom
Privet
Chicago
Qabur Denders
John C Driscol
Driscoll
Tilstine
Healdy
Beef Trust
Moerrison
Waehington
Biswult Company
Elkes
Genevera
Moody
Morrivan
Federal Grand Jury
Saloon Ordinance Seeks All Night Operation Permit
June 15 La Grande City Council introduces ordinance to allow saloons to stay open all night for a fee of 800 dollars yearly or 300 dollars above standard license. Robbery Case Opens Safe at Bourne Saloon in Oregon.
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Baenpier
Faris
Bourne
Yellow Fever Fatalities Grow Across Isthaous Region
Three deaths and three new cases of yellow fever were reported by Governor Magoon in Panama on June 18. The deceased include American engineer C. B. Griffiths American conductor A. C. Aiken and Italian Vincent Mosomin. The illness is described as alarming from coast to coast.
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Washington
Magoon
Panama
C. B. Griffiths
A. C. Aiken
Vincent Mosomin
Defense breaks attacking ships at Fort Hunt and Fort Washington
Fort Hunt Virginia reports success as guns from Fort Hunt and Fort Washington fire on enemy vessels in the early hours. The attack sees dozens of shells hit the terror and biren, with attempted mine clearance failing under steady fire from the forts.
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Fort Hunt
Forts Hunt
Washington
Gerom
Mirrehall’s Point
Traveling show riot leaves several injured in Hungary
Report from Vienna on June 15 describes a brawl at a Derckyphos performance where a peasant boy volunteered as a subject for a security attempt and was severely bitten by a caged wild man. Three people were seriously injured and 40 slightly hurt in the melee.
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Trople
Vienna
Derckyphos
Hungary
Russia and Japan split over plenipotentiary plan
Washington reports indicate the two powers could not agree on a parley method and Washington is selected as venue for plenipotentiary meetings. Mutinies ripple Newport and Manchester By the Sea as naval crews clash with officers. In St Petersburg protests grow against the Tsarist regime demanding a national assembly. Teleston Tolstoy interview blocked by the government. Peace plenipotentiaries not yet chosen and mutinous mood on ships persists.
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Washington
Rusa
Japan
Chee Koowr Parla
Uarkex
Neleotadd
Loeb
Loeb Said; “So After the Organization of the Plenipotentiaries
Newport
Manchester
St. Petersburg
Russ
Prennat
New Rusia
Russia
GRAFTS CONFESSIONS SHAKEN CITY OFFICIALS
Milwaukee June 14 two confessions by grafters were made to District Attorney MacGovern last night implicating county and city officials. The district attorney refused to give the names but said one is a county official and businessman. He noted several more suspects and indicated they are ready to reveal what they know.
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Milwaukee
MacGovern
Jury Awards Damages in Haydel vs Gould for Castle Plans
The jury awarded architect Abour J. Haydel $29,183.75 in a suit against Howard Gould for services in drawing castle plans. The verdict notes a further $5,000 paid on account.
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Mineola, L. AI
Abour J. Haydel
Howard Gould
Gould
Taft Explains Views on Exclusion Laws and Philippine Policy
Oxford June 16 Secretary of War Taft spoke at Miami University commencement defending United States policy in the Philippines and urging restraint in enforcing Chinese exclusion while supporting broader trade benefits. He argued for treating peoples fairly and for self government through steady effort. Equitable Trustees Meet in New York discuss terms of a deed of trust drafted by attorneys with Cleveland O'Brien and Westinghouse attending.
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Oxford, O
Taft
Miami University
Roosevelt
Far East
An & Alstinet
Farwest
United States
Philippines
Lberty
Equitable
New York
Grover Cleveland
Morgan J. O'Brien
George Westinghouse
Suit Against United States and Other Shipping Men
The United States government faces a suit over alleged conspiracy to plunder and piracy tied to the Carmencita dispute. F J Woodside and J Tyson, noted shipping men, deny ownership and any violation of U S law as the Carmencita awaits in Behring Sea near the revenue cutter Near. William Butler and Herbert Wolf suffer injuries in a car crash at Saugus. Later Patrick’s electrocution date is set for August 7 pending appeals and stay motions.
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San Francisco
United States
F. J. Woodside
J. Tyson
Pepp
Behring Sea
Albany
Tome
Ape Pele
Laterer Patrick
Patrick
David J. Hi
German Vessel Sunk by Russian Auxiliary Officer
German steamer Letartoff sunk by Russian auxiliary officer D on May 20. crew landed at Batavia. Also reported Tadma contraband case convict J. W. Lawrence to two years in Bolse penitentiary for robbing a wife at Welker.
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Landon
Cffieer D
Lied
Batavia
J. W. Lawrence
Welker
Bolse Penitentiary
Salem faction attacks Prof Traver over Pendleton schools
The Morning Tribune accuses a Salem faction led by John A. Carson and L. H. McMahon of attacking Professor Le BR Traver, Pendleton city superintendent candidate, amid a factional fight against public schools. Salem residents defend Traver, noting prior support. Tribune promises investigation before further publication.
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The
Morning Tribune
Mitaock
le BR. Traver
Pendleton Public Schools
Salem
Traver
Mr. Traver Jin
John A. Carson
A. Bush
L. H. McMahon
Chamberlain
Public School Board of
Pendleton
Alt Traver
Salem School Board
Mr. Traver
Ackerman
National Louisiana Purchase exposition committee to report to Roosevelt
The committee in Portland in its final session prepares a report for Roosevelt about exposition awards protested by the exposition company. In Wardner Idaho Johnny Bogovich accidentally wounded his 7 year old brother with a 22 rifle the head and face. the child will recover.
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Roosevelt
Portland
National
Wardner
Idaho
Johnny Bogovich
Violent Deaths Pierce Portland in June Month
A June spate of violence in Portland leaves nine dead. Causes include drownings, train crashes, suicides, and a gas inhalation. Notable cases involve Pendleton resident Mise Wavelle Cunningham and locals George P. MelIntyre, George Baker, and Patrick Ford. A 12-year-old boy, Warren C. Gilpatrick, drowned after a trestle fall, with rescuer Burgeson later finding his body.
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Sime
Portland
Guild’s Lake
Mock's Bottom
Mise Wavelle Cunningham
Pendleton
East Alder Street
George P. MelIntyre
Washington Street
George Baker
Willamette River
Yamhill Street
McCandless
Everett Fhom
Ouy Dulin
Guild
Bertha
Hin Bory
Warren C. Gilpatrick
F. T. Gilpatrick
Greeley Street
Mack
CC. Burgeson
Anti Gas On Top Committee Backs Trolley Franchise Repeal
Philadelphia June 16 The council committee on street railways met at noon and urged repeal of trolley franchise ordinances recently passed over the mayor's veto. It is understood the council will accept the committee recommendations.
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Trust
Philadelphia
Council
Juniper Farmer Mangled On Wire Accident
Near Athena on July 14 Mike Ryan a farmer was dragged by a runaway team into a barbed wire fence ripping throat chin and breast. A J Wagner witnessed the incident and moved Ryan to town where doctors fought to save him as the wound bled severely. The team driven by Wagner bolted away but caused no further harm. The accident occurred near the cemetery before aid could arrive.
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Athena
A. J. Wagner
Mike Ryan
Juniper
Hie
Mr. Ryan
Wagner
Wedding of Royalty in Windsor to Swedish Prince
Windsor June 16 Princess Margaret of Connaught wed Prince Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden at St George's Chapel Windsor Castle. The service used Church of England rites with royal guests present. The couple will honeymoon in Ireland before traveling to Sweden.
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Windsor
England
Margaret of Connaught
Edward
Gustavus Adolphus
Sweden
St. George's Chapel
Windsor Castle
Cantarebury
Oxford
Church of England
Life Guards
State Department
Ireland
Wells Resign From Council After Lower Bid Tie
The Wells council bid awarded sprinkling street work to Waller Wells at $104 per month, $1 below Coffman’s $105 bid. Wells resigned from the council after protests over past ordinances. The street committee’s report was adopted, a Maine Street crossing was rejected, and tax receipts show slow payment with $2700 of $16,637 collected so far. A curfew bell idea was proposed to curb minor street presence after hours. A Grange Street sewer plan was discussed and the treasurer’s monthly financials were presented.
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Open Council
Marle Street
Oo KR
N. Creecing
Marshal Coffman
Grange Street
Waller Wells
Wella
W. M. Coffman
Maine Street
Dickson
Muarter
Withee
Alta Street
Denies Mobilization Rumors in Norway
Christiana June 15 The minister of defense states that all rumors of mobilization of the Norwegian army and Meet are without foundation.
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Christiana
Minister of Defense
Panama Canal Contract Talk Between Officials
Washington on June 1 Chairman Shonte of the Panama canal commission and President Schwerin of the Pacific Mall Steamship Co met with the president to discuss canceling the contract that grants the Pacific Mall a monopoly on Isthmus trade.
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Washington
Shonte
Panama Canal Commission
Schwerin
Pacific Mall Steamship Co
Pacifico Mall
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Ple
Comsky
Teton
Metumi
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Count Tehertkoff
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Teherthoff
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Cassini
St Petersburg
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Graptens
San Provcisco
Man Kinet
Mase
William Butler
Woodbridge
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Treaver
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Tribune
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Juniper Farmer
Tin Runaway
Royalty
Royal Poumilies of
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Coffman
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