Guggenheim Accused Again In Bribery Scandal
An insistent demand seeks the lifting of a secret probe into a major syndicate's alleged civil and political corruption. The Guggenheim interest faces claims of bribery, including an agent involved in a homicide case and a resulting acquittal. Chairman Nelson of the Senate Judiciary subcommittee blocked an open session to hear charges.
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Guggenheim
Nelson
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Senate and Judiciary Committees
Guggenheim Charges Prompt Senate Inquiry Lift Call
Washington May 26. Allegations of political and civic corruption include claims the Guggenheim syndicate caused the removal of U S District Attorney John B Boyce and U S Marshal D A Sutherland of Alaska. A secret senate judiciary committee investigation may be halted as urges to lift the act intensify. The case centers on payments said to have funded witnesses and the involvement of Edward Hassey, who faced murder and assault trials after a clash near Valdez in 1907.
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Guggenheim Syndicate
John B. Boyce
United States
D. A. Sutherland
Alaska
Senate Judiciary Committee
Krnie Nelson
Ballinger
Valdez
Guggenheim Interests
Guggenheims
Edward Hassey
Hassey
Sutherland
Guggenheim
Seattle
Girl Who Married Jap Now Seeking a Divorce
Carson Nevada May 27 Mrs Julior Aoki formerly Gladys Emery daughter of Archbishop Emery of San Francisco seeks to establish legal residence to obtain a divorce. She is accompanied by her baby born in Seattle where the couple were married and lived for some time.
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Nev
Junilor Aoki
Gladys Emery
Archbishop Emery
San Francisco
Seattle
Largest Lumber Order Signed by Coast Firms
Portland May 26 The St Louis Car Company signed contracts with several lumber firms for forty million feet of lumber. It is described as the largest single order ever placed in the history of the coast.
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Portland
St. Louis Car Company
Wheat king Patten retires later this summer in July
Chicago Tiinolsa May 25 James Patten known as the wheat king announced a permanent retirement set for July. He said he planned rest in the summer and a Europe trip next fall and admitted he might trade a bit for amusement, a move that unsettles market rivals watching his prior public signals.
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Chicago
James Patten
Patten
Patton
Europe
Farmers' Auction Sale Scheduled for Saturday May 28
Farmers' union hosts a big auction at the fair pavilion in the city next Saturday May 28 listing nearly $2000 in livestock and farm implements. Col Hiffert of the state fair will auction. The sale is open to all, not just union members, with proceeds benefiting sellers. Those who have items to list should contact J A Cresswell, secretary.
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Thee City
Farmers’ Union
Fail
Col. Hiffert
State Fine
Farmers' Union
J. A. Cresswell
Lady Kills Burglar With Rolling Pin In Self Defense
New York May 26 Mrs Dora Gellman repelled a burglar in her Third street apartment. She hurled a cuspidor knocking him down and after a struggle tied to the kitchen she struck him with a rolling pin sending him through a window. Police found the burglar Lewis Gladeth dead in the yard. she was not arrested.
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New York
Dora Gellman
Third Street
Lewis Gladeth
East Side
New Queen of England Porty Three Years Old
London May 26 Englands new queen today observed her forty third birthday with no ceremony. Messages of felicitation poured in from loyal subjects while condolences came for the death of her royal father in law. She is English born and is expected to influence the new reign greatly.
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Englinand
England
Edward
Victoria
Washington Wins From Stanford in Regatta
Seattle May 26 The University of Washington eight took the lead at the Jump and beat Stanford varsity by four lengths over a three mile course on Lake Washington. Stanford swamped at the two mile mark but Washington maintained the lead and won in 18 22 3 5.
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University of Washington
Stanford
Lake Washington
Washington
Pooshkin Birthday Celebrated in Moscow
May 26 marks the birthday of Alexander Sergeiviteh Pooshkin national poet of Russia. The celebration in his birthplace city lauds him as Russia’s Shakespeare, akin to England's Shakespeare and Germany's Goethe.
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Moscow
Russia
Alexander Sergeiviteh Pooshkin
Muanner
Shakespeare
England
Goethe
Germany
Voltaire
France
Cervantes
Spain
Imprisoned banker Morse reported sick in Atlanta prison
New York May 26. It is reported that Charles W Morse the New York banker confined in the federal penitentiary at Atlanta is sick and has been removed to the prison hospital Morse has confirmed the report and said his health has been failing since he was imprisoned.
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New York
Charles W. Morse
Atlanta
Morse
Submarine Pluviose Sunk in English Channel Tragedy
The French submarine Pluviose with a crew of twenty seven was rammed by the packet Pau De Calais in the English Channel. Recklessness of Commander Pluviose in attempting to pass under the packet caused the fatal collision. All twenty seven aboard perished.
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English Channel
Packet
London
Pau de Calais
Pas de Calais
Calais
Pluviose
Scriber Case Goes To Jury After Forgeries Trial
Portland dispatch says the Scriber case went to the jury in the afternoon as Prosecutor McCourt wrapped up the state's case ridiculing the insanity defense for forged notes that wrecked the university. Ex Senator Fulton closed the defense arguments as the jurors weighed the testimony. Scriber appeared haggard and corpse like in appearance.
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Portland
Scriber
McCourt
Uni
Fulton
Roosevelt Receives L L D From Cambridge University
Cambridge England May 26 The honorable degree of doctor of laws was conferred upon Colonel Roosevelt today by the University. The students asked for a speech, but Roosevelt declined. A giant teddy bear blocked the path of his party and Roosevelt laughed as its paw was shook. Dr Sandys praised Roosevelt as vigorous and versatile in his efforts for world peace and friendship with Britain and others.
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Cambridge
Eng
Roosevelt
Sandys
Bad Weather Delays Glen Curtiss Albany Flight
New York, May 26. A continuous spell of bad weather prevented Glen Curtiss from attempting the Albany to New York flight today to win the $10,000 prize offered by the New York World. Curtiss stated he would not attempt the flight until weather is favorable.
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New York
Glen Curtiss
Albany
New York World
Curtiss
Mississippi Valley History Association Opens Annual Convention
Lowally May 24. With Dr. J. A. James of Northwestern University presiding the Mississippi Valley Historical association opened its annual convention today at the University of Iowa. Speakers include Prof. Samuel Avery chancellor of the University of Nebraska and Prof. Andrew McLaughlin of the University of Chicago.
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J. A. James
Northwestern University
Mississippi Valley Historical Association
University of Iowa
Samuel Avery
University of Nebraska
Andrew McLaughlin
Theniversity of Chicago
Ballinger Rumors Signal Resignation Plans
Washington buzzes as Secretary Ballinger's family reportedly packs household goods amid speculation he will resign after the congressional committee's inquiry. Early reports say the panel may exonerate him, allowing a graceful exit from public life.
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Caprio City
Congressional Committee
Washington
Ballinger
Congressional Investigation Committee
Kohler Suspended as Cleveland Police Chief Amid Charges
Fred Kohler known as “golden rule” chief of police in Cleveland was suspended by Mayor Baehr pending a hearing on charges of intoxication immorality and graft. He asked County Prosecutor Klein to review the charges and consider a grand jury investigation if evidence supports it. Kohler’s associates expect a fair hearing before a board and he requests a hearing Tuesday.
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Cleveland
Fred Kohler
Baehr
Klein
Kohler
Senate backs Perkins bill criminalizing racing betting
In Albans New York on May 26 the state senate approved the Perkins bill making officers and directors of racing associations criminally responsible if betting is allowed. The lower house passed a bill banning oral betting. Both moves go to the governor for signature. Perkins bill was urged by Governor Hughes, who is expected to sign.
Portland Mystery Deepens In Widow's Disappearance
Portland May 24 The case of Mrs. Smith remains unresolved as the grand jury conducts secret sessions with several witnesses. Undertaker Ericson, custodian of the missing widow's funds, was barred from testifying yesterday and again says he knows nothing of her whereabouts while police remain baffled.
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Portland
Stampede Starts for New Gold Fields
Canyon May 26 The steamer St Michael the first boat out for Fairbanks and the new diggings at Idita rod goes down the river today marking the opening of a stampede from Yukon to the new goldfields which promises to outdo the Fairbanks rush.
Drummers Hold Jollyfest in Sikeston Missouri
Sikeston Missouri May 28. A three day jollyfest opens in connection with the Southeast Missouri Drummers association annual convention. The organization includes most traveling salesmen from St. Louis and is the oldest of its kind in the United States.
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Sikeston
Southeast Missouri Drummers’association
St. Louis
United States
Weston Pioneer Picnic Draws Pendleton Delegation
Pendleton residents plan to attend the Weston Pioneer Picnic with many traveling by auto or by train No. 8, which departs at 7 am and returns at 6 pm. A Pendleton Commercial club committee of Bond, Bishop and Aldrich organized the delegation and souvenirs are being printed for distribution tomorrow.
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Weston
Pendleton
Charles Bond
Clarence Bishop
BE. B. Aldrich
Commercial Club
Weston How
Planie
Curfew Enforcement Ordered in Pendleton
Pendleton will strictly enforce curfew law ten after nine. Police will take into custody youths on the street without business, with parents held responsible under state law. City council acted at juvenile court request to aid enforcement and cooperation. Also approved vacation of unused portion of Are street, yielding $100 to the city, and ordered payment of officials’ salaries.
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Pendleton
Police Department
Eity Council
Juvenile Court
Fred Walters
Walters Mill
Authorities Charge Heike With Fraud
New York May 26 authorities linked Secretary Chas Helke of the American Sugar Refining Co to sugar frauds in the first direct government move. Treasury checks were introduced at trial showing rebates issued with each import weighing report, supporting claims of Heike's knowledge of the short weighing frauds.
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New York
Chas. Helke
American Sugar Refining Company
United States Treasury
Helke
Harry Waters
Heike
Sees Comet Second Time in Chicago Celebration
Fernando Jones of Prairie avenue marks two events today in Chicago May 26 his 90th birthday and the first sighting of Halley’s comet since its return Jones recalls Halley’s comet in Chicago two weeks of visibility and notes Native Americans held ceremonies in northern Illinois while he witnessed remarkable celestial events.
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Chicago
Fernando Jones
Prairie Avenue
Mr. Jones
Halley
Illinois
Hoppe Cline Championship Match Set in New York
Willie Hoppe challenges Harry Cline of Philadelphia for the 18.2 balk line world title in a 500 point match at the New York Theatre Concert Hall this evening. The bout carries a $1,000 purse and the championship emblem as the prize. Hoppe predicts victory while Cline vows to defend his title.
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Hoppe-Cline
New York
Willie Hoppe
Harry Cline
Philadelphia
Hoppe
New York Theatre
Cline
Adkins to Hang in Arkansas murder case
Little Rock Ark May 26 John Adkins convicted of murdering William Jones will be hanged tomorrow unless clemency efforts succeed at the last minute William Jones Jr convicted of complicity in the same murder is serving a five year reform school sentence
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Little Rock
Ark
John Adkins
William Jones
William Jones, Jr
Reform School
Manitoba Medical Meet Opens in Winnipeg With Clinics
Manitoba Medical association opened its annual meeting in Winnipeg on May 26. The program includes surgical clinics at the hospital and strong advocacy for Dominion registration. The provincial body aims to keep the issue alive until it becomes a fact.
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Manitoba
Winnipeg
Manitoba Medical Association
New York State Retail Jewelers Meet Opens in Rochester
Rochester hosts the New York State Retail Jewelers association session with strong turnout for a two day meeting. The recall movement hovers nationwide as cabinet officers face pressure, hinting at shifts possibly removing Bal linger and Wickersham from office.
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Retail Jewelers
Rochester
N. Y
New York State
Retail Jewelers’ Association
Madriz Army Repulsed in Heavy Attack Near Bluefields
Reports from Bluefields on May 26 say Madriz forces suffered heavy losses after two days of assaults on Estrada’s position. Government troops, aided by rapid fire guns operated by Americans, repulsed the insurgents who fell back toward Rama. Government authorities probe a report that the Venus halted and searched the Esfuerzo, a steamer flying the American flag.
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Madriz Falls
Estrada
Madriz
Rama
May Class Venus as Pirate in Nicaragua Incident
May 26. The Nicaran gunboat Venus may be classed as a pirate after the steamer Esfuerza was searched by an American vessel flying the Nicaragua flag. The state department was notified and Secretary Knox is weighing decisive government action.
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Venus
Washington
Fesfuerza
State Department
Knox
Mary Anderson Denison's Eighty Fourth Birthday
In Baltimore on May 26 at her Nor mandy Heights cottage Mary Anderson Denison marks her eighty four th birthday. One of the two surviving writers who originated the dime novel she began publishing in 1853 with Home Pictures. She has penned more than sixty novels and sold over a million copies.
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Baltimore
Normandy Heights
Mary Anderson Denison
Daughter of Dead Wizard Is Married
Arden notices the marriage of Mary Harriman daughter of the late railroad wizard and Charles Curry Rumsey at noon in the Episcopal church beside Harriman's grave. The ceremony was quiet due to the recent death of the bride's father.
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Arden
Mary Harriman
Charles Curry Rumsey
Episcopal Church
Harriman
Octogenarian Dancer Paralyzed at Centennial Event
San Bernardino California Mrs Mary Crandall aged 50 suffered paralysis after a dance at the pioneer settlement attraction during the centennial celebration. She is seriously ill and doctors fear she may not recover. Crandall is a San Bernardino pioneer.
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San Bernardino
Cal
Mary Crandall
Crandall
Illinois Outdoor Improvement convention opens in Springfield
Three hundred delegates gather in Springfield Illinois for the annual Illinois Outdoor Improvement association meeting. The convention begins with plans for a vigorous campaign to advance outdoor improvement statewide.
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Springfield
The
Illinois Outdoor Improvement Association
Refused Duke But Marries For Love
Ma thilda Townsend heiress who spurned a duke to wed for love tied the knot with Peter Goelet Gerry at the Townsend home in Washington. President Taft Vice President Sherman and cabinet members attended. Katherine Elkins daughter of the senator served as maid of honor. Gerry, a New Yorker, termed the union a love match.
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Washington
Mathilda Townsend
Doc D'Alba
Peter Goelet Gerry
Townsend
Taft
Sherman
Katherine Elkins
Gerry
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