Popular royal engagement links Ruef Schmitz bribery case
San Francisco reports Abe Ruef the former city boss is subpoenaed to testify against ex Mayor Eugene Schmitz in a bribery trial opening Feb 1. Ruef, serving 14 years for graft, faces questions on whether he will testify. The case centers on a bribe offer to ex-Supervisor L A Rea over a gas rate ordinance. Archduchess Isabella and Prince George of Bavaria engagement noted with photos.
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Courtroom expectations as Ruef faces Schmitz case
The article outlines lingering tensions between ex mayor Ruef and ex boss Schmitz over six years. It notes rumors of secret conferences while Ruef seeks liberty and Schmitz pursues a patent oil drill and other business. Ruef may encounter many witnesses including Dr. Boxtor and Coffey as his trial proceeds.
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Coming Coal Strike to Be International
A London cable reports the coming coal strike will be international with German miners agreeing to drop work when Britain’s walkout begins. The plan follows long held coal industry talks and a broad understanding among British and continental miners’ unions.
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Murders and Robberies Stun Paris Area Amid Anarchist Rumors
Paris reports a surge of crime including a process server’s clerk murdered in the Bois de Boulogne after collecting funds for M. Louis Gillet. Police suspect a linked series from the Indian mail robbery and Montmartre outrage as a mysterious gang of anarchists.
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Pet dog to stand as defendant in Austrian will
Vienna reports a court heated dispute over the will of Frau Bela Czabo widow of a Hungarian official. Czabo left everything including 1000 florins in cash to her pet dog. Relatives contest the will and have taken custody of the dog until the estate is settled. Staacke Bros. advertise delivery wagons and Theo Artzt's Orchestra is listed with contact numbers.
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