Star exposes grafting reporters in Seattle scandal
The Star announces former police reporter Dwight F. Stratton and writer Dan Dean are cut from the paper after Stratton was caught attempting extortion from real estate man Harry B. Lippmann. Editors Wells and Chase confronted him. Stratton confessed amid arrangements for a joint effort by major papers to end graft in news gathering.
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Health board analyzes condensed milk fat content tests
City board of health reviews condensed milk samples under a new ordinance. Of five analysed, two meet the 7 percent fat minimum. Samples include Pioneer Evaporated Cream 4.24 percent. Primrose Sterilized Cream 6.72 percent. Sterilized Cream 7.20 percent. Hoycott Evaporated Cream 7.20 percent. Pacific Evaporated Cream 6.48 percent. Measures to stop underfat producers will begin immediately.
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Seattle
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Hillsboro
Pacific
Dangerous patent medicines and acetanilid highlighted
A Seattle expert warns that popular headache tablets like Orangine contain acetanilid, a dangerous drug that can weaken the heart and drain the system. Physicians report many heart troubles and insomnia cases linked to such nostrums, with readers urged to avoid these so called cures.
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Collier's Weekly
Roosevelt Calls For Fair Treatement Of Exempt Chinese
President Roosevelt issues a message through Representatives Kaho and Hayes stating opposition to admitting coolies while urging a square deal for exempt classes. He warns that if exempt groups prove to become immigrants adverse to open door privileges, he may revoke those privileges.
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Opium Smuggling Suspect Captured in Bellingham
Henry Engleman was arrested in Bellingham while transporting 65 pounds of opium valued at 700 dollars in two consignments. Officials had pursued him since Saturday after learning he had smuggled from Vancouver to Portland, with total opium shipments amounting to 190 pounds and duties of 3100 dollars.
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Supply Disabled After Stormy Voyage to San Francisco
After a long voyage with machinery failures and danger of sinking the United States transport Supply reached port in the morning from Guam. It lay helpless in heavy seas for 22 days before repairs in Honolulu. Corporal Edward Norton of the Marines died and was buried at sea. The ship transported F T Dyer governor of Guam and family, with Dyer to be succeeded by Commander I a.
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Adams Guilty Claim Stated By Key Officials In Inquiry
In a Washington office Adams was described as a hard customer to handle by EB C Hughes head of Hughes McMicken Dovell Tuamsey. Secret Service and officials discussed legal steps, possible bank and miner liabilities, and Moody's forthcoming actions as they prepared for further interviews and potential prosecution.
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George B. Roberts
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Grafters Probe Reaches Satisfactory Deal With Prosecutor
Tacoma reports the investigating committee and Prosecuting Attorney Bates have completed arrangements for the prosecution of local grafters. The county sheriff spent the day serving notices to veniremen as part of the case proceedings.
Garfield Testifies in Packers Case in Chicago
Secretary Garfield was the first witness in the district attorney’s office but refused to discuss the case, claiming to reserve all testimony for the court. Jury empaneling began at 10:15 am as lawyers debated granting separate trials for each indictment, potentially 21 juries if approved. The judge allowed two or more robbers who broke into post offices to be tried together, though the defendants objected.
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Packers
Campaign money records and Harriman testimony in New York
Prosecutor Hughes cites $12,000 in Prudential contributions to the Republican National Committee in 1896 and 1964. Dryden testifies Prudential spent $15,800 for lecturing expenses in 1899, with $5,000 paid to lobbyist Andrew Hamilton. Ryan testifies about discussions with Harriman over Equitable issues and stock and trustee plans.
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New York
Ryan
Harriman
Harriman Threatens Ryan Over Plans and Influence
The dialogue reveals Harriman warning he would deploy political influence against Ryan for declining partnership. Ryan recalls Harriman claimed legislative action and cited 206 named allies. The sessions describe strenuous conversations and Harriman opposing outsiders. the committee thanked Ryan, a United States Senator and Prudential president, as the next witness.
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United States
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Victim Ray McDonald Improves After Beede Revolver Incident
The condition of Ray McDonald, wounded by George Beede with a revolver some time ago, is reported to be improving rapidly and he is gaining strength.
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George Beede
Williams on Senate Elections By Popular Vote
Hon John Sharp Williams asserts support for electing senators by popular vote in each state. He notes two constitutional paths to amendments, dismisses passage by Congress, and favors a three fourths state convention route. He describes how party primaries already effectively nominate by majority in his region.
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