Taft withdrew Swain nomination amid 1904 Delaware vote purchases
An 1912 Delaware U S marshal nomination controversy resurfaces as President Taft withdraws Cornelius P Swain after evidence of vote buying and a $53000 corruption fund linked to Willard Saulsbury and others is highlighted by the Senate Judiciary Committee. Witnesses include J Frank Allee Sr Dr Layton Henry A duPont and T Coleman duPont. The panel then suspends further action.
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Washington
T. Coleman duPont
Delaware
Senate
Taft
Cornelius P. Swain
United States
Judiciary Committee
U. S. Supreme Court
Swain
Willard Saulsbury
Saulsbury
Saulebury
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J. Frank Allee
Dr. Layton
Henry A. duPont
Layton
Alice
W. A. Draper
Draper
Sussex County
Daniel O. Hastings
Wilmington
Wolcott duPont
Sutherland
Dillingham
Brandegee
Borah
Cummins
Republicans
Culberson
Overman
Democrata
Dr Loughney Bake Oven claimed cure testimonial
Mrs A D Stranahan reports dramatic improvements after Dr Loughneys Bake Oven treatment in Seattle. She says blood pressure dropped from 235 to 150 and her swollen abdomen and joints improved, enabling walking and daily work. Office and contact details included for further information.
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Loughney
Olive St
Seattle
Kirkland
House OKs Higher Farm Loan Interest
Washington August 3. By a 233 to 20 vote the House approves a bill raising interest on farm loan bonds from 5 to 5 and one half percent for two years to bolster bond sales.
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Okehs
Washington
House
Tam
Fugitive Michigan Avenue Trust Co head tracked to Mexico
Warren C. Spurgin, president of the Michigan Avenue Trust Co, fled to Mexico after crossing into Juarez following withdrawal of funds. Officials traced him via Marfa Texas where he used the name Scott and obtained a passport. Bank examiner records show a loss of $1,595,495 and plans to reorganize to repay depositors were dropped as others could not cover the loan.
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Chicago
Warren C. Spurgin
Michigan Avenue Trust Co
Mexico
Spurgin
Marfa
Tex
Scott
Chuhuahua City
Vivian Spurgin
Michigan Ave. Trust Company
Vivian
Mrs. Spurgin
Inset
Detroit
Read My Article to Saturday's Star
Open evenings till 7 and Sundays till 12 30 for people who work. EDWIN J BROWN D D P D. Seattle's Leading Dentist 106 Columbia St.
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Star
Edwin J. Brown
D. Dpd
Seattle
Columbia St
Krauskoff Sentenced After Jail Transfer to County Facility
Rudolph Krauskoff moved from the city jail to the county jail after a liquor possession sentence. A U S marshal with warrants charged him with two violations of the national prohibition act. He pleaded guilty before Federal Judge Jeremiah Neterer and received a 90 day county jail term.
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Rudolph Krauskoff
U. S&s
Krauskoff
Jeremiah Neterer
Husband and Lover to Share Expenses
Tulsa police report Herbert L. Roy and Charles Scott agreed to share Mrs. Scott's funeral expenses after her death by poisoning. Roy stated he invaded the couple's home and offered to withdraw when a separation seemed likely, but Mrs. Scott declined reconciliation with her husband.
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Tulsa
Okla
Herbert L. Roy
Charles Scott
City
Scott
Roy
Neat
Gasoline Prices Cut by Standard Oil in San Francisco
Standard Oil of California lowers gasoline price from 25 to 23 cents per gallon in San Francisco. The ad touts Bolary Bread as a good value while advertising the reduced fuel cost?
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San Francisco
Standard Oi! Co
Japs Back Labor Against Chinese Immigration Fight
Evidence shows about $1,500 was raised in Honolulu to send two labor representatives to Washington to oppose restricting Chinese coolie immigration. The donors included Wilmot Johnson and George W.
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Honolulu
Washington
Chinese Immigration Commission
Wilmot Johnson
George W
Switzerland Sets Standard Voltage for Electric Circuits
Switzerland adopts a standard voltage for household and industrial circuits. The move aims to unify electrical systems and improve safety and efficiency across sectors. Authorities emphasize compatibility with imported equipment and regional energy infrastructure.
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Switzerland
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