Grand Jury Likely in Beattie Underworld Probe Says Judge Bell
Judge Bell predicts a grand jury will be called before week’s end to investigate alleged ties between property and county officials and the Beattie gambling ring. Debate between Judges Griffin and Dell over who calls the grand jury continues as political influences and anti Piper forces shape the case in the city. A separate city vote approved a $90,000 bond issue for a streetcar system amid a tense political climate.
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Bar
Republican Party
William Democrat
State Senate
Humes
Sullivanee
Enid
Sullivan
Charles Phillipe
McAns
Bultivan
Piper
William Twigs
Edward Rowan
Fatal Train Wreck at Sunbright Tennessee
A fast passenger train on the Queen & Crescent line crashed into a rear freight in Sunbright Tennessee. About 25 passengers and 5 railway men are reported killed with many others injured. Doctors rushed to the scene by special train as communication with Sunbright was established.
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Somerset
Queen & Crescent
Sunbright
Tenn
Chattanooga
Here
Llarid Election Results Show Close Party Races
Republican candidates led tight contests with small margins. A. W. Mackie edged LLard by about one vote for mayor, while Murdock won clerk by two and W. F. Grill took treasurer by one. John W. Whitam became city attorney by seventy, and Dr. J B Macctiregor won health officer by four. In ward races, G H Fitzgerald led in the first ward for the Democrats.
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A. W. Mackie
Murdock
BF. Burgess
W. F. Grill
Aleck McDonald
John W. Whitam
H. K B. Peek
Dr. J. DB. Macctiregor
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Storm Forecast From California Reaches Coast
The weather bureau predicts gale force winds from the southwest turning southeast as a coastal storm advances up the coast from California today. The warning was delayed this morning by Section Director Salisbury.
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California
Salisbury
Fire harms kitchen at Vietna Ca Collins block
A small morning fire in the kitchen of the Vietna Ca on James street and Second avenue caused slight damage. The wave range was the source and was condemned by the Vice Chief Cook. a new range will be installed.
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Vietna Ca
Collins Block
James Street
Second Avenue
Edith steamship reports damage after collision in Townsend
The Edith, a steamer roaming Townsend recently, lies docked in Victoria BC with ten cracks noted. Officials claim the vessel did not strike a reef, remaining in deep water, while others suggest it hit submerged wreckage near Matteawan and Ute. A Makiguw freighter with 848 tons of dynamite and powder arrived from San Francisco that evening.
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Victoria
Edith
Townsend
Calnate
San Pranciaco
Hearing Renewed in Anthracite Commission Proceedings
Boranton December 1 The anthracite coal commission resumed hearings this morning with Darrow for the United Mine Workers presenting witnesses including miners and their families. Justice Gray opened the session noting regret over party misunderstandings hindering a conciliatory agreement. Delaware and Hudson submitted a wage statement while MacVeagh said 40 experts studied Pennsylvania Railroad books during the ten days’ recess, but work remains unfinished.
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Boranton
Anthracite Commission
Darrow
United Mine Workers
Justice Gray
Delaware & Hudson
MacVeagh
Pennsylvania Railroad
Seligman Presses Venezuela Bond Deal
Washington cabinet debate centered on repositioning banker Seligman to finance Venezuela bonds. Seligman urged a four percent interest and hoped negotiations under the Herran regime would clear the way for Panama Canal construction.
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Washington, D. C
Seligma
Ow York
Venezuela
United States
Seligman
Herran
Panama Canal
Crushed Under Tons of Gold Ore in Mexican Mine Tragedy
In a Mexican mine a collapse trapped miners during the night of November 3. Krokk and Charles Wierula died beneath tons of ore while four other men were bruised. Rescue efforts failed for the two fatally buried workers as heavy ore toppled a frail bunker structure. The Dolphin carried news from Lynn Canal yesterday.
Largo Law Arrives to Secure Crew for Manila Voyage
The Dritieh ship Largo Law reached port from Tacoma to secure a crew for a Manila-bound voyage. The Boston steamship Athena arrived with baled hay for the government in Manila, completing its assignment.
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Dritieh
Largo Law
Tacoma
Port Elisabeth
Phzades
Boston
Athae
Manila
Fatal explosion on steamship Progresso kills four
San Francisco reports four men dead and eighteen injured after the Progresso oil tanker conversion exploded at Fuller ton Ironworks. The blast tore the ship in two, sent debris across the yard, and sparked a large rescue effort as crews battled flames and searched for missing sailors.
Blizzard Strikes Northwestern Nebraska Stranding Communications
Terrific blizzard sweeps the northwestern region of Nebraska disrupting all telegraph and telephone lines. If it continues, Storl ington Northwestern trains may fail delivery. Parents fear for scattered children in district schools as they attempt to reach homes.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Storlington & Northwestern
Battelle Acquitted in Port Orchard Embezzlement Case
Charles T. Mattelle was acquitted in superior court of embezzling 176 dollars from H. H. Kennedy and the La Conner Trading and Transportation company. He faced charges over misappropriated excursion tickets sold for Port Orchard, with prosecutors alleging misaccounting of proceeds.
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Charles T. Mattelle
H. H. Kennedy
la Conper Trading & Transportation Company
Battoelle
Port Orchard
Witmenen
Big Bank Robbery Report and Escape
A bold robbery where three men robbed a bank cashier with navy revolvers, taking about 16000 dollars then fleeing on horses. Civil authorities and pursuers fired as robbers escaped toward Hole Wall country, with no further trace found. A poste claim suggested a canyon meet, but no corroboration.
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Hole Wall Country
Statehood Struggle for Oklahoma and Indian Territory
The article reports on the move to admit Oklahoma and Indian Territory as a single state via a tri state bill. It notes Senate committee discussions led by Senator Bevers and others, opposition within both regions, and Flynn from Oklahoma backing the plan while considering renomination.
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Claremore
J. T
Bevers
Senate Committee On
Ol New
Mexico
Arizona
Senate
Newhood
Oklahoma
Flynn
House
Oklahome
Territories
Two Territories Unite for Oklahoma Statehood Convention
A convention of delegates from Oklahoma and Indian Territory discusses creating a single state of Oklahoma and the Indian Territory. The aim is to draft a substitute bill for the omnibus proposal and advance a combined statehood plan.
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Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Bones of John Mode Found Near German Creek
The 55 year old Ontario native disappeared two years ago during a trip with Rankin near German Creek. An Indian found Mode’s bones in the Dawson region with $28 a gold watch and valuables nearby. Authorities believe he wandered off the trail and perished in a heavy snowstorm, not murdered.
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Dawson
John Mode
Rankin
German Creek
Mode
Ontario
Ford promoted to vice president and general manager
Official circulars announce J. Ford’s promotion to vice president and general manager of the Pacific Coast Company. He had served as acting assistant general manager and was elected VP at the New York directors’ meeting on November 26. W. B. Pearce, formerly general superintendent, becomes assistant general manager.
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J. ©. Ford
Pacific Coast Company
Ford
New York
Mr. Ford
W. B. Pearce
Fremont Library Moves to Expand with New Branch
Fremont library officials announce a one year lease for a new branch on Fremont avenue near Blewett street at ten dollars monthly. The main building lease is renewed at 160 dollars monthly for two years. Plans discussed with Prof. W R Ware of Columbia University as adviser, librarian salary raised to 2000 dollars yearly starting January.
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Fremont
FreMont Avenue
Blewett Street
W. R. Ware
Columbia University
Vessels Battle North Seas Storm Near Port Townsend
Overdue ships General Siglin and Daweon City faced a severe storm after leaving Dutch Harbor on November 22. The revenue cutter Bear endured heavy seas with deckhouses torn away and flooding in the pilot house. One more vessel, the Homer, remains en route for lighthouse supply work and may delay departure until year end.
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Port Townsend
General Siglin
Daweon City
Bear
Tuttle
Dutch Harbor
Homer
Danneleon
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