Cunningham Coal Claims Cancelled and Lands Restored
The cancellation of all Cunningham coal claims in Alaska is ordered by Commissioner Fred Dennett, restoring the lands to the public domain and opening them to entry. Pinchot supporters praise the decision as quashing the Morgan Guggenheim scheme, while Cunningham claimants plan to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Morgan - Guggenheim
United Presse
Washington, D.C
Cunningham
Alaska
Tragic Fire Fatality of Little Francis Gouthro
A two year old boy, Francis Gouthro, died after a spark from a pocket match ignited his clothing at 1503 East 77th Street. Father smothered flames with his coat but not before severe burns. Mother away at church and a doctor attended. in the end the child died two hours later. Francis had received honorable mention in an A Y P beauty contest for babies.
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Francis Gouthro
Gouthro
E. 77Th St
Francis
West Beattie grocer Avam first juror in Wappenstein case
Robert Avam a West Beattie grocer and the first juror examined in the Wappenstein bribery trial was excused after defense challenge. Olaf Whalen filled Avam’s seat as the trial moved to a new panel under Judge J. T. Ronald who may order a larger venire.
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Robert Avam
West Beattie
Wappenstein
J. T. Ronald
Main
Olaf Whalen
Avam
FL Mandy
Mike Antier
Bellevue
W. L Evans
Juanita
B. FP. Peabody
Latona
H. M. Simmons
N. E
F. Hi. Moyer
Aaron
Wash
J. B. Comba
Beventh
John H. Bergh
Av. W
J. A. Stavik
EB. Spring St
A. F. Peterson
Ronald
Othore
Spedtal
Rummens
Wappenstein Sf
Tupper
Countess Cassini Weds Russian Official in Europe
St Petersburg reports the marriage of Countess Margerite Cassini to Alexander Lejewski. The countess, known in Washington and Paris, praised American men as dancers and conversationalists. Her new marriage may boost her husband’s standing in the Russian government.
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ST. Petersburg
Majerite Cassini
Alexander Leeweki
Washington
Paris
Europe
America
Alice Roosevelt
Nicholas Longworth
Alice
Lejewski
Portland Fire Chief Killed in Blaze at Union Oil Building
Portland fire chief David Campbell and two firefighters died in a blaze that destroyed the Union Oil offices and warehouse on East Water and East Salmon streets. Campbell entered the burning structure after an explosion knocked down Patrolman Evans. a second, larger blast killed the chief and injured Battalion Chief John Young.
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United
Portland, Or
David Campbell
Portland Fire Department
Union Oil Company
East Water
East Salmon Sts
Campbell
Evans
Campbell Evans
Hurt
John Young
Good Samaritan Hospital
Indicted for Conspiracy in Box Board Trade
United States grand jury here indicted officers agents and members of several paper board firms for conspiracy in restraint of trade. Many defendants belong to the Fibre and Manila association which paid a Sherman act fine of 88600 in February 1910.
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United Preen
York
Paper Board
Eastern Box Board Club
United States Grand Jury
Fibre and Manilla Association
Loonylines prompts and prizes in town letters
Local editor invites readers to submit loonylines with a $10 weekly prize split by gender. The page prints several example lines betting on wordplay about famous names, objects, and phrases, from Burns to Goodrich.
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Loonyline
Pioneer Reuben Robinson Dies After Auto Collision
Reuben Robinson aged 88 from the Pacific Northwest died after being struck by an automobile yesterday afternoon at Madison Park. He never regained consciousness after the collision at the Madison street power house transfer point. Robinson had lived in this state for sixty years and recently homesteaded in Okanogan County. He leaves four sons and a wife, with homes in British Columbia and Washington.
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Hie Ekull
Reuben
Robinson
Madison Park
Madison St
Pine At
Sato
Roy Binson
Pacific Northwest
Ver
B. C
Chinook
Shelton Omak
Washington
Sound
Thie
Bera
Okanogannty
Refusal of Bribe Ties Man to Smuggling Scandal
Richard Parr, famed for exposing sugar trust frauds, faces personal tragedy as his wife is near death and his infant son dies after he refuses a $300000 bribe to drop jewel smuggling investigations. A Wisconsin millionaire, a Tennessee capitalist, and a New York banker are implicated with a woman known as Mrs. Helen Jenkins. Parr alleges the suspects attempted $400000 to abandon the case, with further threats and calls to discredit him. The case, and Parr’s disclosures, move toward federal prosecutions.
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New York
Richard Parr
Parr
Wisconsin
Tennessee
Helen Jenkins
Loeb
Council Trims Light Rate Bill Faces Vote This Afternoon
Erickson opponents expect dismissal as councilors amend the light rate bill to near uselessness. Erickson may oppose and push an initiative for a people’s vote. Jail reform also dead this afternoon with Wardall and Kellogg reversing on the mayor’s veto.
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Erickson
Wardall
Kellogg
Trimmers
Griffiths
Hey
Emselves
McManigals Meet in Los Angeles Jail amid Trial Hints
In Los Angeles labor leaders report Mrs Ortie E McManigal wife of the jailed McManigal will not testify against her husband in the dynamiting case. They were stunned by a sudden jail meeting that unsettled earlier plans for her testimony and Chicago travel ahead of the trial.
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M’manigal
Los Angeles
Ortie E. McManigal
John J
Jas. B. McNamara
McManigal
Wm. J. Burns
Unclear Martimony: McManigal Reunites With Wife in Jail Cage
In a surprising turn, Mrs McManigal rides to the county jail by taxicab to visit her husband. Jailer Gallagher informs him of the meeting, and the couple speak privately in the visiting cage for about an hour. He declares disbelief at rumors about her.
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Manion
Mcanigal
Gallagher
McManigal
Congressman Nick Longworth Wishes He Were a Cow
A playful note has Longworth joking about wishing to be a cow. He quips about the inconvenience of Congress while imagining Princess Alice gallivanting in society with a cow, reflecting a lighthearted moment amid political life.
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Nick Longworth
Nick
Alice
Son of God claim under trial in Mildred Bridges case
In Chicago, Evelyn Arthur Lee described himself as the literal son of God during the trial of the “prophet” accused of causing delinquency in Mildred Bridges. Prosecutor Burnham cited passages from Lee’s “book of truth” about a new race born through immaculate conception and the role of Bridges as mother to the chosen one.
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United
Mildred
Mildred Bridges
What the Cunningham Decision Means for Alaska Coal Lands
Hundreds of millions of dollars in coal lands are conserved for the people with potential opening to development in Alaska. A population boom in the territory is expected as development proceeds. The decision vindicates L R Gravis and Gifford Pinchot after their dismissal in a Ballinger clash and ends Morgan Guggenheim plans to grab Alaska resources. Pacific coast coal markets may see imports supplant British Columbia fuel.
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Cunningham
Alaska
L. R. Gravis
Interior Department
Gifford Pinchot
Forester
Ballinger
Morgan-Guggenheim
Pacific Coast
British Columbia
Ballinger Defends Cunningham Claim Rulling as Political
R A Ballinger breaks silence with a statement challenging the Cunningham claims decision. He argues the ruling reflects politics rather than judicial grounds and notes his roles from 1907 to his tenure as secretary of interior. He asserts there was no sufficient evidence to deny patents under the prior reinvestigation orders.
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Star
R. A. Ballinger
General Land Office
Secretary of the Interior
Dennett
Seattle Weather Forecast Promises Rain Tonight and Tuesday
For Seattle and vicinity rain is forecast tonight and Tuesday with moderate southerly winds. Noon temperature today is 60 degrees.
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Seattle
April Shower Brings Rain to Seattle Miles
Gentle summer rain started last evening and continued into the morning. The weatherman logged .05 inches from 5 p.m. yesterday to 5 a.m. today. Since January 1 Seattle rainfall totals 9.81 inches.
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Seattle
Murder by Axe Ends Hermit’s Life at Bear Mountain
Coroner Knapp and Sheriff Cresap returned from the scene to Vancouver, Washington, reporting that Edward Beardydt, a wealthy hermit, was killed with an axe and his cabin set on fire to conceal the crime. Authorities believe the motive was robbery of his money.
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United Press
Vancouver
Wash
Edward Beardydt
Bear Mountain
Knapp
Cresap
Hicktown Bee Local Notes and Whimsies
Abe Skinner plans to wake catfish on seaside lots bought last winter. Lavina Toddie visits Ivy Lee the post mistress. she is an elocutionist and will perform at the Epworth League social tonight. The stork delivered twins at Will Bittercat’s home. he grumbles the bird ought to be shot. Rain arrives as citizens lament wasted irrigation efforts. Safe Watertower reports a quarrel over infidelity as a minor distraction in town chatter.
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Abe Skinner
Lavina Toddie
Snake Bend
Ivy Lee
Lavina
Will
Epworth League
Stork
Will Bittercat
Safe Watertower
Tfe Feller
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Portland
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Anna
FH. Montgomery
Burns
Matthews
KB. McNeal
Summit Av
Washington Canal
Locke
J. B. Heald
Liberty Bldg
Towser
Calla Stoddard
Shaw
2Nd and
Madison
Uncle Sam
Maine
D. O'Sullivan
Jos. M. Hyman
Gertie
Burton Castner
Washington St
John Lines
A. M. Turner
Edna Goodrich
Nat Goodwin
Db. J. K
At. W
Rabbi
O. J. Stewart
Occidental
Ike
BE. Morse
BE. Madison
Daphne Pollard
Harry Treat
Dave Moohr, Jr
Warren Av. O
Welch
Matty Baldwin
O. A. Taylor
Cherry St
Rainier Beach
Ima Juniper
Lacoma
Tige
Bonney-Watson Company
Butterworth
L. B
Robertson
Man
Reuben Robinson
Torney Wise
United States
Mrs. Jenkins
Jenkins
See
Son OF God
Court of Justice
Hattie
Baltimore American
THE
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