Summary of Evidence Against Hanford on One Charge
The impeachment case portrays Federal Judge Hanford as a habitual drinker with witnesses reporting drunkenness in streetcars salons on benches and in public. Testimony includes dozing on benches and smelling of whisky on transit, with multiple observers detailing staggered, unsteady behavior and instances of sleep during trials.
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John Pickering
James H. Peck
Congress
Senate
Taft
Hanford
Congressional Investigating Committee
Edwin J. Brown
O. Taft
Magnus Sando
Hattie W. Titus
A. C. Staples
Rainier Club
C. M. Oe
M. Kolar
Sutherland and Butler
O. Wolcott
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Wolcott
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Bravender
J. C. M’intyre
Adele M. Parker
Hanford Receivers Questioned Over Large Fees
Two Hanford receivers Kerr of Kerr McCord and Sutcliffe Baxter faced a congressional inquiry about enormous fees. Kerr, appointed 1993, and Baxter testified about occupations and data gaps while clashing with Rep McCoy over stock payments. Kerr denied neglecting the New Jersey treasury book as scrutiny continued.
Weather forecast showers and fair Sunday
A forecast notes showers tonight followed by generally fair Sunday. Light south westerly winds are expected as conditions improve.
Portland man suffers series of accidents in a single day
William Eschupp fell from a car and was badly bruised, then cut by glass in a fire. He later collided with an auto, and on the way home that night fell into a hole and broke his hip. He narrowly escaped death in the sequence of events.
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Portland
William Eschupp
Highwayman Robs J Nast of 110 Dollars in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles a colored highwayman and a male accomplice held a gun and took 110 dollars from J Nast, after one crook said here is another bottle of wine and removed a five from Nast's change pocket as they escaped.
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Los Angeles
J. Nast
Nast
Witness tells of bet on Hanford cocktail at bar
Real estate man George M. Jacobs testified in the congressional inquiry that he bet Kerrigan on whether a bartender at the Rothskeller would serve a Sludge Hanford cocktail. Kerrigan paid after the drink was served. Jacobs said all others declined after the first round. The hearing also reviewed Pacific Packing Co. documents linked to Judge Hanford and fees totaling 140000 dollars for Kerr and Kerr McCord.
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Potlatch Week Opens With Elks Parade and Warship Visit
Seattle prepares for Potlatch with Second Avenue street scene a sea of color. Elks march Monday morning amid music and trumpeting elephants. Two airplanes fly over the city and Harbor Island aviator flights follow. Bremerton warships arrive tomorrow afternoon at 4 and will sail into the harbor to headline a week long showing.
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Elks
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Bremerton
Hanford cocktail revealed by wise Rathskeller barkeeps
In the Rathskeller the three barkeeps serve a crowd and a bet sparks the tale of the Hanford cocktail. Jacobs and Kerrigan wager on a drink whose recipe the barkeep explains as Vermouth and gin with onion, distinct from a dry martini.
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Hanford
Lorimer Expelled From U S Senate in 55 to 28 Vote
United Press reports Senator William Lorimer of Illinois was expelled from the Senate by a 55 to 28 vote after colleagues found he used corrupt methods to win his 1909 election. Lorimer spoke 11 and a half hours in a dramatic final protest before leaving the chamber with a mixed reception from supporters and foes.
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Illinois
Congress
United Press
William Lorimer
Ilinois
United States Senate
Lorimer
Senator Cullom
Smoot
House
Dillingham, Jones
Saloon Safe Blown Open in Early Morning Heist
A safe at a Sixth Avenue saloon owned by G. Ty Anderson and Dave Barker was drilled and blown with dynamite. Patrolmen Kinsey and Schumaker heard a clash at Dearborn and Maynard at 8 30 and found the doors locked with $80 to $95 missing after an investigation.
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Sixth Ay. 3
Charles
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