High Stakes Suit Over Harrian Land Grant Fight in Oregon
United States faces B H Harriman interests in federal court over a $40 million land grant dispute tied to the Southern Pacific and Oregon California railroads. The case centers on a 1806 grant of 2,000,000 acres and allegations the railroad violated grant terms by land control and price fixing.
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United Press
Portland
Ore
B. H. Harriman
United States Governiegt
Southern Pacific Railroad
Harrian
Wibe
Department of Jassive
Crevon and
California Railroad
Fessen
Oregon
Cadifornts
Ais
Pacifo Rathrond
Fleet disperses as battleship Rhode Island heads to New York
Reported by United Press from Norfolk on the 22nd says the Riding fleet was chosen to disperse the battleship Rhode Island, with Vic Newderby and Ransax breaking away. The former is set to leave Tompkinsville before delivering to Her Handelion at Boston, while Kansas remains anchored at Philadelphia.
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Tnited Press
Neutfolk
van Web
Boc
Rhede Telind
New York
Vic Newderby
Ransax
Toni
Tompkinsvilla
Handelion
Boston
Kansas
Philedelmet
Lecture Marks Club Entertainment Series Highlighted by Medical Topic
The Lecture Marks Club presented the third Saturday evening entertainment featuring Dr Theo dora Hilt who spoke on bacteria and crowded a large audience at the International club. Visual aids complemented an exhaustive talk as physicians and teachers were invited with their spouses to the new sanatorium setting downtown.
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Theodora
Hilt
Taternational Club
Cad
Hult
Ins International
Speaker and Baines Clash in the House Over Disorder
In Washington on February 27, an altercation erupted as Speaker and Baines clashed during a session. Gaines of Tennessee challenged order as a silver eagle on the staff caused chaos, prompting interruptions, warnings, and a sergeant at arms intervention.
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United Press
Jono Wesley Gaines
Democrat
Tenn
Perth
Gaines
Daines
Techessee
Tie
Tennessee
Cuno
Ablaichy
Chunes
Restored to Parents After Ordeal
Two youths Ernest and Cavite Mitteledorf were found downtown yesterday after a late schoolmate spotted them. They were returned to their home on New Braunfels Avenue in the 500 block this afternoon by police or guardians.
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Ernest
Cavite Mitteledorf
Mioming
Iby Mra
Carter
Swere
Newdinaunfels Avenue
Bonaparte Names Will and Trusts In Antitrust Actions
United Press reports Baltimore attorney general Charles J. Bonaparte dictated his official will listing beneficiary George W. Wickere and naming numerous antitrust actions as his executors duties. He directs lawsuits against Standard Oil, Lobanco, powder, turpentine stores, Anthracite coal carriers, Harriman lines, and New York New Haven Hartford railroads among others.
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United Press
Baltimore
Nan
Aehony
Chas. J
Bonaparte
George W. Wickere
Tay
Sileerdayn Pachy
Fenway
Uaelo Simcur
Standrd Oil Trust
Lobanco Trust
Powder Trust
Harriman Rill
Gwileh
New York
New Haven
Tartford
Farmers Rally Against Tea Tax Referendum Tactics
The National Farmers’ Union faced sharp denunciation as leaders argued government action could bar members. Charles Smith, secretary at Hiefexag Farmers’ unit, pressed for a pledge that all members be real farmers. Officials warned protests if restrictions persisted.
Man Slain In Texas as Constable Faces Bail
In El Paso Texas on February 27 a clash over a killing leads to Constable Barker in Grand Falls Ward County seeking bail while friends of the slain man Nichols discuss retaliation. Barker may be moved for safety as notes say Nichols was killed after protesting Barker’s actions.
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el Paso
Tex
Robert Barker
Grand Falls
Ward County
Hares Nichols
Jan Et
Marter
Tatter
Nichols
Waller
Barker
Waters and Waters-Tnorea to pay nearly six funds
Sidans Mo February reports from Ausby indicate payments are being prepared to cover almost six thousand dollars tied to a disputed sludge matter. Officials Pierce and Priest-Wughet said the fate would be paid within a week, though the supreme court mandate had not yet become operative.
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Sidans
Ausby
Federal Supreme Court
H. Chiy
Pierce
Tadao
Wughet
Supreme Court
Bankrupt Bath Company Indicted Over $300,000 Chicago Loan
United Press reports Vernon Booth and a director Robbing faced indictment for allegedly obtaining 300000 from Continental National Bank of Chicago by fraudulent means. The firm, Booth Co, collapsed into bankruptcy after July 190S loan and rising debts. A bankers and creditors committee sought to salvage value amid a tangled fraud case and legal proceedings.
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United Press
Chicago
W. Vernon Booth
Abath Company
Fish Trist
America
Ivredevick TE
Robbing
Affer Hoan
Continental National Bank of Chicago
Booth & Co
Wilbor
Anti-Vaccination League Plans War Against Vaccination Mandates
Fragmentary text notes a pro or anti vaccination organization planning conflict over compulsory vaccines. Mentions a public health policy issue, a stance against renewed school vaccination mandates, and a reference to a named group or individuals.
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Anti-Vaccination League
Rumor Ties Roosevelt Family to Possible Engagement
A garbled note from a press source claims an engagement involving Theodore Roosevelt and associates. The report mentions a formal announcement and possible partners, with unclear details and several name spellings.
Rice Re elected Mayor of Huston
Spcial to The Mynt Houston Vox 27. Thy pike mary election preset. sie Nore Wday weight vate hein polled. The vest sows 2 splice in the admit ration Te dames Thoninaui Bree iillag on cleeting. Mayor In By Rice Commission co 4 Gaston a Kenedy W J Bollawit aut Rober Jones.
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Houston
Vox
Local Weather: Ts Fou Ne Temperatures In Other Cities
Weather notes show fluctuating temperatures across regions with brief forecasts for nearby towns. Highs in the mid sixties to low seventies Fahrenheit are expected, with cooler nights and scattered showers possible in coastal areas.
John Wesley Gaines Wows as a Democratic Orator
Tennessee figure John Wesley Gaines earns a national reputation for fiery rhetoric and combative style in political debates. Described as a master orator, he frequently targets opponents with strong, decisive blows in public discourse.
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Me. Gaines
Tennessee
Artory
Giant fraud case linked to wrestling and gambling ring
A sweeping fraud scheme in multiple states involves prominent figures led by Maybray and associates, allegedly fleecing wealthy individuals including John Gavanan, worth tens of thousands of dollars through fake wrestling events and prize fights. Investigators say boxes of money and gambling house assets were moved, with police guarding recovery depots as legal actions unfold. The case draws in national figures and a complex network, with headlines predicting further sensational developments.
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United Pross Oniatit
Nob
WOO
Bieetmnu
Tdidla West
Coureau
al Ta
Mtaebray
Oler Watut
Itu Sunita
Dini
Muved
Norning Maybray
Inapneter
Swensol
Denver
Timins
Atom
Iowa
Tmsted Press
Daven
Ranti
Taterkoya
John Gavananan
Rich
American Xpress Company
Cavenanuel
Tourrow
Guilty Says Jury 10 Dowell Conspiracy Theory Killed Carmack
United Press reports Nashville governor Patterson urged overrunning belief that former Senator Ed Carmack was killed in a conspiracy. Gov Patterson testified at the trial of Col Cooper and others, while Cooper denied charges and Hart Tate recounted details of his testimony about Carmack’s death and alleged plot.
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United Press
Nashville
Lean
Patterson
Tennessee
United States
Ed W
W. Carmack
Carmack
Stobin Cooper
Lis Howl
A. Cooper
Thalia
Cooper
Sayirnor
Dinlse Hart Tate
Col
Cacor
Carma
Austin Man Two Years Jors Assault to Murder Mason Williams
Special to The Light Austin Tex Feb 27 Shortly after 6 oclock after being out two hours this afternoon the jury returned a verdict of guilty in the case of John Dowell former president of the Austin Bar association charged with assault to murder Mason Williams a prominent San Antonio attorney His punishment was fixed at two years in the penitentiary The case was a 92 trial five days and was bitterly contested at every stage Dowell heard the verdict calmly and counsel immediately asked for a new trial The defendant briefly addressed that crowd thanking his friends for support and assuring them the case would be reversed and would come out all right
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Austin
Tex
John Dowell
Austin Bar Association
Lassault
Mason Williams
San Antonio
Vowell
Oner
Wainwright to Command Fleet Story Fragment
Fragmentary OCR item references Admiral Wainwright being assigned command of a fleet. Text unreliable shows names and possible discussions between officials, with scattered phrases about the Atlantic fleet and Saniral Wiis Aly. Core facts unclear due to damaged source.
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Washington
Red
Bberty
Admiral Wainwright
Wes White
Atlantic Fleet
Saniral Wiis Aly
Italian quake claims five victims, officials report
A tremor in Rome, reported by United Tes, caused casualties as fires and structural damage disrupted the city. Authorities say five people died and several homes and a college were affected as rescue crews searched through collapsed buildings.
Seguin Carpenter Badly Hurt In Accident
An article from February 27 reports Seguin carpenter John Goud ry and 8 Leiter injured in a collapse or fall. Goud ry suffered a broken collar bone with other injuries. condition described as serious but not immediately fatal.
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Bugiin
John Goudry
Negro Swindler's Large Check Fraud Exposed
A Black man from an unnamed locale allegedly carried out a widespread swindle, printing blank checks and routing funds from a progressive bank. Authorities report he sent $87,000 to a San Antonio firm for land purchases and pledged a $2,500 horse payment, with federal detectives tracing the scheme across Texas. The suspect was jailed in Millsboro and transported to Waco for grand jury proceedings as federal officials pursued the case as one of the era's largest frauds.
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United Srates
Tsing
Uollal & Tidwachenty
Alfelad
Eusie Notte
Orange Aise
Argaulatog Bank
Hatska
Chicago
Tslst
Hagmont
Wis Rotton Nim
Kansas
Guy
Jto
Clanton Beatty Company
San Antonio
Napoleon
Willa
Commie Aial
Millsboro
United States
Marsal 7
de Dodson
Waco
Marshal Nolte
Ray A
Texan
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