Petition Urges Judge Milo Root to Diecide for Bench Return
A petition circulated by supporters in Washington asks Justice Milo A. Root to reconsider resigning from the Supreme Court and to qualify for a six year term he was elected to last November. It argues resignation would undermine public trust and harm reform efforts, urging him to stay to help fight for good government.
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Body of Chief William J. Mullaly Identified in San Francisco Bay
The body found in San Francisco Bay near Goat Island has been positively identified by Police Chief Donovan as Jas Mullaly the seward at Emergency Hospital. The body floated for about two weeks, showing no struggle, and authorities suspect self harm.
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Independent and Sunset Duel Over Portland Long-Distance Rates
The Independent launched discounted rates for Portland Seattle calls starting November 1, sparking a price war with Sunset. Sunset matched some cuts after public outcry over a dollar per minute, while new rates offer 45 and 60 cent options for fractions. The battle may continue as both firms adjust to a volatile market.
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Youthful burglars nabbed in Seattle caper sweep
J A Welle and four others including George Adama James Agnew alias Pierson and Frank Bemis alias Captain of Detectives Tennant and Ray Griffith say a quintet of youths aged about 22 carried out a months long spree in Seattle. Welle an ex convict fled when Tennant threatened to break his leg and was captured Aug 2 near the old post office after a chase. Adame Bryant Mallahan Ennis and Enola were arrested in connection with revolvers thefts and fur thefts linked to a wider set of burglaries. The five face charges in police court and may be expelled from the city.
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Latte Belcher
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Oriental Bazaar
Who Got the Money in Panama Canal Scandal
New York World editorial argues over accusations of graft in Panama Canal purchases. It names Charles P. Taft William H Taft and Nelson Cromwell and cites Roosevelt and J P Morgan Co while challenging public records and congressional inquiry. The piece notes a presidential message to Congress urging action and defends the government against graft claims.
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Panama Canal Company
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William Nelson Cromwell
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France
Royal Family Faces King’s Illness and Court Actions
Reports from December detail the king’s worsening health and his awareness of his duties as royal duties fall to Wales. The court orders cancellation of engagements while naval cruisers and social events, including a grand ball at Maagtes hall, are noted amid ongoing court activity.
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Maagtes’ Hall
New trust formed to challenge Garfield Utah plant
New trust being formed with Fon Doc Dee. eea Ryan and Thomas F. Cole named as heads of a new milling and refining company. The group plans to compete with the American trust's plant at Garfield Utah.
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Eea Ryan
Thomas F. Cole
American Trust
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Bank Wrecker Dies in Colorado Prison
John E. Senne, a notorious bank wrecker, is reported dying in the state penitentiary hospital at Canon City. Officials hint the governor may grant him a Christmas pardon. In other news, bond bids were opened for the remaining 206000 of 600000 Hearth school bonds by the county treasurer.
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United Press
Canon City
Colo
John E. Senne
State Penitentiary
Murder Mystery Hits Halifax After Woman Found Dead
Annie McCullough, 25, a cotton factory worker, was found dead in a packing box outside Henry Boyce’s home where she boarded after she disappeared following an errand. Clarence Boyce, Henry’s son, was recently found dead with a bullet in his head.
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Halifax
Annie McCullough
Henry Boyce
Clarence Boyce
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Minister Sentenced to Two Years in Prison in Abuse Case
In Wales North Carolina Rev T J Honnsag a German Baptist minister was found guilty of abusing 15 year old girls and sentenced today to two years in the penitentiary.
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T. J. Honnsag
Health Office Slogan Sparks New Name at Tatze’s Suds Dispensary
A saloon at 503 King Street operated by P. Tatze is nicknamed the Health Office causing confusion with the city health department. Tatze agreed to rename after officials protested the misnomer, altering the sign to reduce public confusion.
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Emma Goldman Leaves Bellingham for Vancouver
In Bellingham on Dee 16 Emma Goldman and Dr Ben Bettman chose to depart for Vancouver at 1 PM to avoid a threatened charge of inciting unlawful assembly. They dumped dust from their shoes and left after being offered the choice to go or face the charge.
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Trial opens amid wrangles in Hains murder case
In Winthrop Mass on December 15 prosecutors James Dayton and Elmer White were designated for the Hains trial over the shooting death of William B. Annis. Defense Chief Counsel McIntyre objected to White participation as examiner and to many pretrial steps. Juror Alexander Jardine was seated as the seventh juror and Thornton Hains may testify in his own defense. Mrs. Peter C. Hains said she will not travel to New York and has no stance on testimony yet.
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New York
Mystery Jack‑the‑Highbinder plot grips Valdez
Misa May Murray was assaulted as she walked home in Valdez Alaska. A masked man bound her hands and dumped her at a wharf to freeze until a dog alerted her. She escaped and authorities hunt the suspect, with revenge or mistaken identity theories debated by residents.
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Valdez
Alaska
Misa May Murray
Mrs Taft Honored as National Civic Federation Honorary Chair
New York Dec 16 Mrs William H Taft was chosen honorary National chairman of the Women's department of the National Civic Federation. Mrs Horace Brock of Philadelphia was elected chairman with officers Mrs M Hatch of Willard New York treasurer and Mrs Marcus M Marks of New York secretary. New executive council includes Mrs William H Crocker of Santa and Mrs Nicholas Longworth.
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New York
William HH. Taft
Women's Department
National Civic Federation
Horace Brock
Philadelphia
M. Hatch
Willard
N. Y
Marcous M. Marks
William H. Crocker
San Ia
Nicholas Longworth
Roosevelt seeks government libel prosecution of Pulitzer over Panama deal
President Roosevelt asks Congress to sue Joseph Pulitzer owner of the New York World for libel over Panama canal purchase charges. He cites specific taft and robinson claims, defends government actions, and outlines that the attorney general will pursue proceedings while detailing canal purchase methods.
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Washington
Joseph Pulitzer
New York World
United States
Panama Canal
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Taft
Pulitzer
Auto removes cinder from eye as man struck by car
In Vancouver Washington James Self of Camas stopped to pick a cinder from his eye and was hit by a motor car, dragged 50 feet, and broke an arm. The cinder freed itself during the accident. Other brief notices report a forgotten Wapato election, an Indian in a North Yakima wreck, Michigan unable to pay teachers, heat exhaustion in McKeesport, and a Norwalk death from fire excitement.
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