Taft Wins All of Alabama Delegates and Impeachment Start
June 7 Washington Representative Berger a Wisconsin Socialist began impeachment proceedings against Federal Judge Hanford of Seattle alleging high crimes and misdemeanors a long series of corrupt decisions and habitual drinking He asked the judiciary committee to investigate Justice Department aid already backs Olssen’s bid to reopen the judge’s citizenship deprivation decision.
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Representative Berger
Wisconsin
Hanford
Seattle
Leonard Olssen
Berger
judiciary committee
department of justice
Olssen
TSFO
Taft Dominates Alabama Delegation Contests
The Republican national committee opened contests for convention seats in Chicago. Taft victories dominated Alabama and Arkansas, with 53 to 0 in Alabama and unanimous rulings elsewhere. Dissent arose only in the Ninth District where 38 to 15 favored Taft. Continued on Page Five.
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Lune
Republican national committee
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eght
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Arizona
Taft
Arkansas
J. A. Comer
Little Rock
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national committee
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Roosvelt
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hich
Supreme Court backs Interstate Commerce Commission in rate cases
The United States Supreme Court decides that the commerce court lacked power to override the Interstate Commerce Commission, affirming the commission’s authority over shipper complaints and relief orders. Nevada officials hailed the ruling as favorable, noting it limits the commerce court’s reach and upholds I C C decisions.
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supreme court of the United States
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court of commerce
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ion
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commerce cnet
Former Rendite figure found dead in San Francisco bed
Marcus Fredericks, a longtime resident of the city who studied law under Judge Wren and practiced before moving to San Brancisto, was found dead in his bed Tuesday morning in San Francisco. He had been crippled and wheeled about town on a tricycle. He once held significant local realty holdings.
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Marcus Freencks
Mr. Fredericks
Judge Wren
San Brancisto
Railroads West See Shopmen Vote For Sympathy Strike
In Chicago on June 6 reports indicate shopmen employed on western railroads show a majority in favor of a sympathetic strike. The decision follows votes by midnights using nine crafts. International officers will meet next week to determine action with July 1 as a potential decision date. About 100000 employees are involved.
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midlnas
nine & crafts
anton
Juror Questions Witness in Darrow Jury Bribery Case
In Los Angeles on June 7 juror Golding asked Bert H. Franklin, a prosecution witness, about compensation from Darrow and sums of money Franklin received from the McNamara defense. Franklin recalled carrying some money and stated no payments from Darrow after November 28, 1911. Assistant District Attorney Ford expanded on sums not deposited in a bank. Judge Hutton said next week’s trial moves to the Hall of Records eighth floor courtroom with about 500 seats, noting the press section leaves 51 seats.
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Chivence
Darrow
Golding
Bert H. Franklin
Franklin
McNamara
Telcompte Davis
McMamars
Hutton
Hall ‘of Records
Red on by a gunboat harsh South American tour
Leslin Katselman formerly Leslie Curtis, a writer long based in the city, tours South America. A card from Asuncion, Paraguay, notes a gunboat attack on her boat but no injuries. She reports an exciting voyage amid dangers and sends regards to Reno friends. Also, Peter Slaugh was sentenced to pay a $180 fine or serve 90 days in county jail for assault and battery.
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Katselman
Leslie Curtis
South America
Central America
Paraguay
Asuncion
SLAUGH
Peter Slaugh
Justice of the Peace
Davis
Soldiers Ordered To Cuba Five Thousand Troops Sent At Once
The general staff issued preparatory orders for a 5000 strong expedition to Cuba. Transports at Newport News to be commissioned provisioned and supplied. Troops to be drawn from Plattsburg Fort Porter Niagara Governors Island and coastal forts.
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Cuba
Newport News
Georgia
HAVANA
Philip Torrey
El Cuevo
Gulio
Punta Do Sal
Bold Thief Steals Luggage On Train 24
A daring theft occurred last evening as George Drake and W L Gassoway planned to bury a relative in Bishop. They returned to find suitcases missing from a steamer on Train 24. Police traced the baggage to a depot lodging house. the suspect, claiming to be W J Potter, faces grand larceny charges. Two suits and other valuables were among the lost items.
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Shig city
Bishop
California
W. L. Gassoway
Trembly
Hazlett
W. J. Potter
althouge
Potter
Lang
Man Fires At Airship In Midair Over Minwola
Clinton O Hadley piloting a mail carrier airship at 700 feet experienced engine failure after being shot at by a troubled observer. The craft carrying Dr. W. W. Christmas of Washington aimed for the New York Washington route, but a bullet damaged the machine.
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W. W. Christmas
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earth
Slade
cyinder
Violence marks Boston elevated strike with wide arrests
A dawn strike by several thousand Boston elevated railway workers began at 4 am, demanding union recognition. Vicious clashes damaged cars, smashed windows, and injured passengers across Boston and neighboring cities. Police, guards, and striking workers clashed as authorities restored order. arrests numbered in the dozens with continued actions reported.
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ory
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Reno Mourns Death Of George S Nixon
City flags fly at half mast as Reno contemplates funeral plans for George S Nixon a noted statesman financier and philanthropist. Widowed Mrs Nixon travels west to meet him and Frank M Lee aide travels east to confer. Funeral likely Tuesday with open air rites. Masons Biks and Pythians to attend. many Reno businesses to close for the day.
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Nixon
Frank M. Leee
mest
Bertram Nixon
Turnittin
Chicago
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Pythians
ail city
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Winnemucca
Guilty pleas entered in Washes county court
The Washes county grand jury indicted several men who appeared in district court this morning before Judge Orrand. Leon Noel pled guilty to burglary and faces sentencing Tuesday at 10. Edward Garland and William Coatello also pled guilty to burglary and will be sentenced Tuesday at 10. John Scott sought legal counsel, was assigned Attorney Frame, and pled Tuesday at 1. The article also includes a fragment about the Eastern Idea with travelers and a city described during a train ride.
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Judea Orrand
Leon Noel
Edward Garland
William Coatello
George Herberth
Sparks
John Scott
Nixon National bank
Frame
Trouble For Saloon Men Against New Law In Nevada
Debates over a state law banning saloons within five miles of construction camps prompt actions in Wadsworth as the Southern Pacific builds the Fernley Laston road. Four established saloons protest new licenses while a fifth applicant vows to open if others fail. Sheriff Ferrer and the district attorney advise no new licenses.
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sa’oon
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Ferrer
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vttorney
Handy Rand McNally Nevada Map and Shippers Guide
Rand McNally of Chicago issues a compact pocket booklet with an indexed Nevada county and township map and a shippers guide. The map and contents are described as valuable and worth the price of the bookset for readers needing geographic and shipping information.
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Nevada
Leslie Smaill Pierson Born in San Francisco
A son named Leslie Smaill Pierson was born June 3 in San Francisco to the wife of R J Pierson formerly of the city. The mother is Mise Tudie Smaill of Carson City. Named for his uncle Les Pierson, a Reno figure on the Examiner staff, the family expects a quick return.
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Leslie Smaill Pierson
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William Way
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