Bribery Trial Details Highlight Darrow Case
Venice May 28 Clarence Darrow's attorneys seek to show a conspiracy involving the district attorney aimed at trapping Darrow in bribery to convict him. A courtroom dispute arose as Fredericks accused Rogers of contempt for calling Franklin's arrest a performance. Rogers defended the remark, pledging to prove a frame up. Detect ive Foster accused of influence tactics. testimony shifted to judge Whigs.
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Los Angelés
Clarence Darrow
Darrow
Rogers
Tivtrict
Fredericks
Franklin
Los Angeles
Robert J. Foster
National
Errectors’ Association
Foster
Etsg
Court
George
Lockweed
Ron
Trust Defeats Government In First Court Fight
In New York the government lost the initial battle in the suit to curb the coffee trust. A district court injunction was sought to seize and curb operations, but the court declined to halt the trust’s activities and left 950,000 bags of coffee stored in a Brooklyn warehouse untouched.
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New York
Magis
Gove
Coffee Trust
Reed States District
Brooklyn
Dr Harvey Wiley Ill With Influenza In Washington
Washington May 28 Dr Harvey Wiley famed advocate of pure food is ill with influenza and reported slightly worse but not believed to be serious.
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Wiley
Washington
Harvey Wiley
Ingrippe
Rebels Vie For Quarantine Showdown In Oriente
Havana reports from the palace of President Gomes say orders to expose rebels to quarantine are issued as authorities tighten control in Oriente Province amid ongoing revolutionary actions. The announcement came this afternoon and highlights the government’s stance in the conflict.
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Havana
Province of
Oriente
Gomes
Wilson controls Texas at state Democratic convention
Houston May 28 Wilson men are in complete control of the state convention. It is predicted the New Jersey governor will gain at least thirty two district delegates and eight delegates at large from a 623 vote convention. Wilson leads with Harmon second and Clark third, a political blow to Senator Bailey who opposed Wilson. Senator Culberson will head the Wilson delegates at large.
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Houston
Texas
Wilson
New Jersey
Judson Harmon
Champ Clark
Joseph W. Bailey
United States
Culberwon
Roosevelt Contests For Delegates Opened In Chicago
Chicago May 6 Ormady McKarg New York lawyer who will conduct Roosevelt contests for delegates opened headquarters at the Congress hotel. He says Washington state will be the bitterest contest before the convention, accusing Ballinger Wilson and others of controlling the state convention despite Taft sentiment. Medill McCormick says all Roosevelt delegates are invited to confer with Roosevelt at Oyster Bay next Sunday.
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Chicago
Ormady McKarg
New York
Colonel Roosevelt
National Republian Committee
Congress Hotel
McHarg
Washington State
Ballinger
John L. Wilson
Taft
Washington
Medill McCormick
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Woman completes 1070 mile walk from Gotham to Chicago
Chicago May 28 Mrs David Beach wife of a New York businessman completes a 1070 mile tramp from New York City walking into Thrcags escorted by a large crowd. She spent forty three days on the trip and followed a non meat diet arriving at city hall smiling then delivering a letter from Mayor Gaynor to Mayor Harrison after climbing five flights to his office.
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Chicago
New York City
David Beach
New York
Harrison
Beach
Teach
Agilly
M Asdn Harrison
Gaynor
Wilbur Wright In Critical Condition At Dayton Hospital
Dayton May 28 Wilbur Wright the noted aviator remained alive this morning but doctors said he could not live more than a few hours His family keeps vigil at his bedside Wright is in a comatose state
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Dayton
Wilbur Wright
Wright
Wagering on 1912 Nomination in New York Markets
In New York stock market chatter drive betting on the 1912 presidential race. Bets favored Roosevelt to be the nominee by two to one, with odds against Taft, and against Faillonneau, Clark, Wilson, and Bryan securing nominations. Cab brokers report wagers from $100 to $600 amid thin trading.
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New York
Roosevelt
Faenseau
Clark
Woodrow “Wilson
W. J. Bryan
Hese Ae
Schwab in Hero Role Rescues Man From River Tragedy
South Bethlehem Pa. c M Schwab a Carnegie hero medal candidate rescued J C Kirchen from drowning in a deep pool at Martin's Creek while trout fishing. Kirchen, general manager of the Tonopah Mine Extensions, reached for his cast after it snagged in tree branches and fell into the water, becoming unconscious as Schwab acted to save him.
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J. C. Kirchen
Bethlehem
C. M. Schwab
Martin's Creek
Schwab
Kirchon
Tonopah
Penny for Thoughts Offer Sparks Witty Debate
Social chatter turns playful as a hypothetical penny for thoughts prompts humor about value and honesty. The remark mirrors real world price of ideas and invites light irony on how much people reveal.
Senator Raynor Appeals To Nation After Titanic Disaster
Maryland Senator Raynor delivered a flowing oration in the Senate urging severe lessons from the Titanic tragedy. He warned of wealth and power divides and called for strengthening faith and maritime laws while reflecting on the night of anguish and the heroism aboard the ship.
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Raynor
Washington
Maryland
Aryland
Senator Raynor
Unrest Grips San Diego As Police Warn Vigilantes
In San Diego California on May 28 unrest grows as Chief of Police Wilson vows to curb vigilante activity while Attorney General Webb orders all vigilante actions halted. Sheriff Jennings says he will arrest any incoming workers until an overt act occurs. Reports say two wounded men are en route from Los Angeles.
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Diego
Calif
Santo
Wilson
Zious
Webble
Jennings
Los Angeles
House Rejects Two Battleships Bill
Washington May 26 The House by 9 votes rejects the Roberty amendment to an appropriation bill calling for 12 000 000 to build two battleships in 1913 at six million each An amendment by Representative Bathold of Missouri for one battleship failed The debate on the two amendments was bitter and the issue may reappear at final vote
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Washington
House
Reed
Roberty
Missouri
Titanic Senate Requiem Faults Captain and Crew
Teeming with eloquence the final requiem to the Titanic victims was delivered in Washington with strong charges against Captain Stanley Lord and the Californian crew for neglect. Senator Smith of Michigan denounced obsolete laws and lax regulation, blamed Captain Smith for warning disregard, and praised Captain Rostron of Carpathia while condemning the two Titanic wireless operators. He urged better drills and discipline, lamenting the near miss of more lives and pledging renewed vows from the survivors’ memories.
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Washington
Dj R
Senate
Smith
Michigan
Stanley Lord
British Board of Trade
Captain Smith
Titanic
Philips
Bride
Gaptain Reatron
Carpathia
Agaiot
J. Bruce Ismay
Pali
Titanic inquiry report sparks sweeping ship reform calls
Washington May 28 The senate sub committee released findings on the Titanic disaster. It cites a speed of 24 to 26 mph at collision, 2228 aboard with 32 percent saved, White Star suppression and misleading messages, Carpathia wireless reporter Cottam withholding news and selling it for money. The panel urges more lifeboats and stricter wireless and safety rules, plus broader ship construction reforms.
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Washington
Senate
New Foundland
White Star Company
Heavy vote in New Jersey primaries reported
Newark N J May 28 The polls opened at one o clock this afternoon about New Jersey in the presidential primaries A heavy early vote is cast and weather conditions affect turnout
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New Jersey
Ewark
N. J
Reprieve Delays Executions for Two Prisoners in California
Two condemned men in Sacramento are granted a seven week reprieve. Werner Johnson and Willie Stafseer, scheduled for hanging, will not be executed as the state delays the sentence. They were to be hanged in Fan Quentin Friday, but the reprieve extends their fate for seven weeks.
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Sacramento
Calif
San Francisco
Werner Johnson
Willie
Alexander Stafseer
Fan
Quentin
Lata
Ion
Roosevelt Peels Bully at New York Convention
In New York on May 8 Roosevelt targets the bully image as he addresses the primaries section. The article notes the political scene and mentions the Nets and delegates to the national convention.
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Roosevelt
York
SRT
Jersey
Prim Section
Newey
Annual Fourth of July Celebration Opposed by Umatilla Indians
A fray over the Umatilla reservation Fourth of July festival draws protest from Allen Patina and others in the Umatilla Brotherhood. They accuse the Cayuse grounds event of protracted orgies, drinking, gambling, and moral decay, urging the Indian Affairs Commissioner to abolish or curb the celebration. They cite past leaders and warn that the long camp before the holiday harms children and local families from multiple northwest tribes.
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Umatlla Reservation
Allen Patina
Umatilla
The
Brotherhood of North American Indians
Richard C. Adams
National Organization
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Northwest
Cayuse
Poker Jim
Amapine
No Shirt
Brotherhood
Adams
Patina
Parsons Meranic
Philip Jones
George Caleb
Joe Allen
Mr. Adams
Washington, D. C
Ald
Cayuse Station
Taft Delegates Bolt Texas Republican Convention
In Fort Worth on May 28 Taft delegates bolted the state convention and announced they would send a contesting delegation to Chicago. Roosevelt forces held control as uninstructed delegates leaned toward Roosevelt, prompting Taft supporters to quit the hall.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Roosevelt
Taft
Chicago
Presbyterians Move to Ban Sunday Newspapers
Seattle May 28 The United Presbyterian Church of America conference passed vigorous resolutions denouncing Sunday papers as desecrating the Sabbath and condemning corrupt politics. It urged stricter conduct and declared citizens failing to vote worse than dishonest voters. Federal Judge R S Bean is registered at Pendleton.
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Seattle
Wash
United Presbyterian Church of America
Merchants Agree To Close Stores In Pendleton Memorial Day
Pendleton merchants and business leaders reach an agreement to close shops on Memorial Day between certain hours. The list includes banks, grain buyers, clothing and grocery firms, bakeries, mills, and various services, reflecting a broad cooperative closure effort.
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Pendleton
Hagbers
Insuran
Prorietors
Edta Ae
Gray Bros. Gro
Pacific Power & Light Co
John Baker
Golden Rule
the Vogue
Wm. Hanagam
H. Wesse
Hartman Abstract
Humphrey
Lot Livermore
Balfour- Guthrie Grain Co
Welch
Mark Moorhouse Co
Pacific Co Elevator Co
Murphy Bros
Koeppen Bros
Drig
Clarka & Co
Hoblweh's Bakery
Pendleton Gash
Smith Kilfiers & Grok Chase Rohrman
Standard fOcory
Bo T L. Powers
American Naty Bank
We Mo- Commas Pendleton Abatract Co
Central Meat Markets
Reets
Barber
Wohlenberg Department
Bond Bros
the « Chapeau” Millinery
Hobbath Bakery
Thée Delta
Engel Baths
C. S. Evans
Ralph Folsom
Workingmens Clothing Co
Empire Meat Co
Sharon & Eddings
Edmonston Barber Shop
Officials defend action over Cuban governance stance
Washington officials say they do not believe financiers and businessmen in the United States control the Cuban government. They claim they are doing all they can to uphold President Gomes and that troop withdrawals were timely precautionary measures.
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Washington
United States
Gomes
Cuba
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Lockwood
McNamara
Cross Reese
Rockefeller
New Yorks
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Standard of Company
Wilters-Pierce
Ofee St. Hasaceae
Watera-Pierce
Standard Old Company
United States Supreme ‘Court
Ts Suire
T. R
Gotham
Wilbur
Solon
San Diego
W. W
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R. S. Bean
Oregon
Riverside
Frank Bavernetth
Harriet Guyot
Portland
Densmore
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