Lawson's expose details bribery in 1896 election schemes
Thomas W. Lawson recounts Bay State Gas corruption and a courtroom bribery scene with two dress suitcases of money. He describes how financiers manipulated receiverships, law, and politics, naming Beaman Foster and others as central players in a system of double dealing and legalized crime.
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Thomas W. Lawson
Bay State
Addicks
Delaware Court Room
Lawson
Sraman
Braman
Buchanan
Foster
Bay State Gas
United States
England
London
Ernest Hooley
Barney Barnato
Whitaker Wright
Barney Marnato
Wright
Barna
Mr. Lawson
Rogers
Mr. Rogers
Dryan
Washington
Uncle Mark
Bryan
J. P. Morgan
God
America
More & Schley
Moore & Schley
Wall Street
Congress
Willett M Hayes Named Secretary of Agriculture
Prof Willett M Mayes of Minnesota Agricultural College is appointed distant secretary of agriculture following Col J J Brigham's death. Hayes, a noted plant breeder, has developed higher yielding wheat varieties and transferred seeds nationwide. He is 42, a graduate of Iowa Agricultural College, and recently elected secretary of the American Association of Plant and Animal Breeders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willet M. Hays
Willett M. Mayes
Minnesota Agricultural College
Saa
Col. J. J. Brigham
Hayes
Minnesota Experiment Station
Alate
la New
Northwest
Pref Hoyes
Loewa Agricultural College
American Association of Plant and Animal Breeders
Portland Officials Face Graft Probe Over Garbage Franchise
The grand jury opened an inquiry into a proposed exclusive garbage franchise scheme in Portland where five councilmen would gain 5000 in stock or cash. The plan forced property owners to use one company and offered no city benefits.
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Portland
Ore
Grand Jury
Garbage Company
Laat
Tanner Creek
Couneilman Rumetin
Front Street
Cornnellman B. D. Sigler
Befriended Girls and Made Money in Smuggling Case
New York reports describe Mrs. Chadwick leading ten young women from prominent Move land families on a European tour that concealed diamonds worth over 9200,000 in their baggage. Treasury officials question the guests as Chadwick faces a likely hefty profit from the smuggling scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Treasury
Chadwick
12000 Miles on Wedding Journey Reported in Seattle
Senor and Senora Jose Esperanza complete a remarkable wedding journey described as 12000 miles by sea. The voyage began in Lima or Callao, Peru and ended in Seattle, Washington, with most of the distance traveled by a small boat.
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Senor Jose Feperanga
Peru
Washington
Senor Eaperanes
Stevenson
Callao
Lima
Senora Reperanza
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Peruvian Couple Completes 12000 Mile Water Journey
Senor Jose Feperanga and Senora Reperanza, natives of Peru, recount a 12000 mile voyage by small boat from Callao to San Francisco via Guayaquil Buenaventura Panama and Seattle. They describe storms near Panama, a leak and constant bailing, then rail and tram surges, finishing with a tale of homesickness for Peru and admiration for America.
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Guayaqui
Buenaventura
Colombia
Panama
San Francisco
America
Sattle
Seattle
Marian Alexander Sues Manager Over Dismissal
Marian Alexander of Tacoma sues manager Sam Schubert for 16000 in damages after being discharged from Lillian Russell's Lady Teasie company by stage manager Hurnelde for not being handsome enough. She alleges managers hire her for her beauty.
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Ghe
Tacoma
Marian Alexander
Sam Schubert
Hurnelde
Lillian Ruesens
Lady Teasie
Earthquake Strikes Tainan Destroys Hives and Buildings
Report from Formosa states yesterday's quake damaged 4 beehives and 180 buildings amid ongoing seismic disturbance this year. In Washington some rural free delivery routes were announced with January 16 start dates, including Alfalfa Yakima county route 6d population 562 and Bellingham Whatcom county route 3 population 695 with 155 houses on the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tainan
Formosa
Washington
Yakima County
Bellingham
Whatcom County
Markets show wide variety of produce and futures
The market notes extensive price ranges for vegetables and fruits from beans to oranges, with beans and potatoes listed at varied per unit costs. Chicago and New York stock movements are recorded, including wheat and corn futures, plus trading activity slowed by the approaching holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
White River
Valencia
New York
Atch
Amal
Norfolk
Peoples Gas
Reading
R. 1
St. Paul
Sc. Pac
UN. Pac
U. S. 8S. Com
Liverpool
Minneapolis
Duluth
Chicago
Pernicious Activity costs James C Keller job
James C Keller, president of the National Association of Letter Carriers, was removed from his Cleveland post by Postmaster General Wynne for pernicious activity in recent campaigns and insubordination. He allegedly worked to press for higher carrier pay via certain congressmen while pledging support, and refused to report for work when ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Keller
National Association of Letter Carriers
Cleveland
Wynne
No Pain Le and Its Claimed Universal Pain Relief
An advertisement touts a remedy called No Pain Le as the sole known cure for all pain types from headaches to neuralgia and menstrual cramps. The copy urges sufferers to use the product for relief of aches including stomach and back pain and toothache.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewseas
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Ad Claims Fast Nervous Headache Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills promising relief from nervous headache and neuralgia with early use. It asserts quick relief, pleasant tablets, refunds if the first package fails, and mentions price and a druggist refund policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Miles
Edward's First Prayer by Queen Victoria
The text presents the first prayer Queen Victoria placed in the mouth of her heir. It expresses devotion to England and asks for the nation to remain powerful and happy. The quotation frames the future king as beloved by subjects and respected by other nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Victoria
Old England
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Thomas Lawson
Great Northern
Moore
Lobbytata
Wales
Doston Gas
John Moore
Roger Counsel
Dreas
Moater
Hraman
Allen
LA Force
ETERS
Pike Street
Abe
Climat
Selz
Ruth Waista
SECRE
Senor
Senora Jose Esperanza
Seattle AF
Weer
Benor
Senora Jose Kaperanza
Oregon
I.c
Icc
Yakima
Olympia
Suger
Brazil
Ohio
Saimon
Minnesota
Pillebury
Standard Dakota
Olympic
Holly
Golden Northwest
Top Notch
Cereals
Graham
C. Co
Farina
Puget Sound
Timothy. Perent
Ted For
W. A Ryer & Co
Columbia Street
Der
Oate
Park
Gostle AV Atwiel
Apoatle M. Merrill
Mormon Temple
Logan
Utah
Kusto
Reg. Sc
W.s.may Field
Pike Main
A. Bridge & Co, Dbe
Sherman, Clay & Company
W. A. Ryer & CO
Columbia St
Rainier
Mackintosh
Ratnie Clothing House
Derby
Uncle Sam
First Avenue
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