Assassination Confession Ties Korea’s Strife to Crime
In Francisco a Korean prisoner M W Chan, an anarchist, narrates his view of Korean oppression and his act against Amer ican advisor Durham White Stevens. He condemns Japanese rule, vows to die for Korea, and defends the murder as justice. He cites suffering of Koreans, calls for unity, and criticizes Stevens as a liar who betrayed Korea.
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Star Specs
Francisco
M. W. Chan
Durham White Stevens
Amerie
Angie
Gad Chun
Coun
Stevens
Roosevelt Ba Rim
Dad
Chan
Trail Between Whitehorse and Dawson Reported Excellent
Alaska trail between White horse and Dawson remains in excellent condition says W B Dudley general agent of the White Pass & Yukon route. Hundreds of passengers head north toward the Klondike while rumors of warm weather harming the snow are proven false.
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Whitehorse
Dawson
Bhagway
T W. Dudley
White Pans & Yukon
Beattie
Dudley
Klondike
Bank Teller and Auditor Arrested in $1 Million Heist
Pittsburg March 27 United Press reports Henry Herber teller and Yeha Young auditor of Farmers' Deposit National Bank were arrested on charges of stealing $1,066,000 with investigations hinting losses could reach up to $7,000,000. Court efforts to obtain bail amid startling revelations are unlikely to succeed.
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United Press
Pittsburg
Farmers’ Deposit National Bank
Henry Herber
Teller
Yeha Young
Hank Exam Folde
Man in Jail Describes Motive for Stevens Killing
A prisoner writes a postscript style confession attributing the Stevens assassination to his belief that aiding Japan harmed Korea. He claims Stevens incited treaties and foreign influence, accepts death as a worthy price for his country’s salvation, and says Koreans were guarded by Japan.
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Stevens
Korea
Fear of Assassination Plot Tangles San Francisco Officials
United Press reports a rumored assassination campaign aimed at a Durham figure in San Francisco sparks fear among state foreign department officials. Guards are tightened around Tokyo officials and the Mikado’s family as secret service keeps watch on Korean leaders and possible insurrection plots.
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United Press
Durham
San Francisco
Stevens
Japan
Korea
Mikado
Arrest of Three Young Men in Suit Robbery Case
Detectives arrested George Adams 21 Manning 17 and another man for allegedly stealing a Molen suit valued at 270 dollars from a tailor shop in the Colling Building on March 4. Adams reportedly confessed while Manning denied knowledge of the man with her husband at their home the night of the robbery. Bartender H J Hughes, detained yesterday on suspicion of negotiating some stolen patterns, posted bail of 200 dollars and was released.
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George Adams
Manning
Gritland and Welch
Colling
Adams
Mann
H. J. Hughes
Welsh
Untitled Wwending and Residence Fire Reported
An unoccupied wedding at Valentine Place and Atlantic Street burned to the ground late yesterday. A blaze at Rudolph Sheldon's residence on Howard Avenue caused substantial damage.
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Valentine Place
Atlantic St
Rudolph Sheldon
Howard Ay
Nyway
Ofclak Lust
Breweries Lose Bid to Seize License Monopoly Value
Corporation Counsel Scott Calhoun issued a ruling for the license committee stating renewal licenses should go to the actual license payer, denying breweries the monopoly value they expected from the charter amendment. The decision limits recognition to the man who funded the license, boosting individual saloon ownership claims and nullifying brewery attempts to gain control through implied ownership.
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Scott Calhoun
Upenford
Limestead
Seattle
Richard Saxe Jones
Corporation Counsel
Calhoun
Corporation
Aurora Borealis Lights Up Bellingham Sky
United Press reports in Bellingham on March 27 that for more than two hours residents saw a vivid aurora borealis turning the northern lights red across the sky. The glow caused panic and speculation of an apocalyptic end as crowds hurriedly watched the eerie display.
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United Press
Bellingham
Thomas car en route from New York to Paris race
The American Thomas car left New York for Valdez aboard the Puebla on the second lap of a 21000 mile run. Capt. Hansen, Geo Schuster and Geo Miller traveled with the car. The Puebla heads to Seattle with plans to reach Valdez in six days and continue via Nome and Siberia toward San Francisco. An Italian rival lags after a breakdown near Ogden, Utah.
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United Press
San Francisco
Thomas
New York
Paris
Valdes
Alaska
Puebla
Hans Hansen
Geo, Schuster
Geo. Miller
Seattle
Valdez
Hansen
Ogden
Utah
Bly
Italian car in race departs New York to Italy
Nov 27 report notes the Wal ten car in the New York to Italy rally departed the city at 7 o'clock local time as the race began.
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United Press
Ely
Walten
New York-to
Iaria Rece
Oelork Tite
Pasadena architect dies after arrest warrant issued
Henry Hyde Dwight a Pasadena architect residing at the Campbell Johnson ranch in Pasadena took poison at the ranch to escape arrest after a warrant was secured for passing a fictitious $40 check. Guests at the Fremont hotel reported a contested room entry and missing valuables.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Henry Hyde Dwight
Campbell Johnson
Pasadena
Bank of Pasadena
Dwight
M. A. Taking
A. V. Woosley
Fremont
Tie Cing and
Ode Hoger
Rubio Wins Grand National Steeplechase at Liverpool
In front of a huge crowd at Liverpool Rubio won the Grand National steeplechase, finishing ten lengths ahead of his nearest rival. The victory earned $16,000 for the horse owner as the top event of the turf season, with wealth, beauty, and brains noted in the crowd.
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United Preas
Liverpool
Rubio
Kellogg Proposed For Supreme Court Seat In Minnesota Relation
Frank J. Kellogg of Minnesota is named for a Supreme Court vacancy likely to occur next May with Justice Harlan’s retirement. Kellogg has drawn national attention for his aggressive prosecutions of corruption. Meanwhile Taliaferro is held by police on suspicion of passing three forged checks at Ed Brantni’s saloon on First Ave and Virginia Ave, totaling 1, 6, and 11 dollars.
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United Press
Cleveland
Frank J. Kellogg
Minnesota
Supreme Court
Justice Harlan
Kellogg
Taliaferro
Ed. Brantni
Aloonkeeper
Virginia
Phelps
Fire Threat After Earthquake Strikes Chilapa
Bulletin from Mexico City reports Chilapa, a 15 000 resident city, in flames after a severe earthquake shock. Many fatalities and injuries are feared as telegraph lines fail and the government station may be destroyed. A earlier tremor hit Mexico City at 2 40 pm lasting four minutes and 78 seconds with walls cracked and clocks stopped.
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Mexico City
Chilapa
United Press
Impeachment Talk Surrounds Wilfley Case In Washington
John Sharp Williams hinted he may introduce impeachment proceedings against President Roosevelt over the Wilfley matter. A related report described a tense White House exchange with Rep Diekema of Michigan, where fists were shaken in a disputed argument over the Shanghai judge.
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John Sharp Williams
Wilfley
United Press
Washington
House
Roosevelt
Williams
Judiciary Committee
Wilfey
United States Court
Shanghai
Wilms
United States
Representative Diekema
Michigan
Diekema
White House
LID ON TIGHT AT MAGDALENA BAY
At Magdalena Bay in March a U S fleet trains in mine laying and torpedo work. Most battleships finish target practice as the week focuses on torpedo drills. Local life tightens with no beer for sailors and a ban on liquor sales amid fiesta plans and port restrictions.
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Magdalena Bay
San Nego
Evans Fleet
Vermont
Kanees
Missouri
Lower California
Charles F. Bowling
Pneumony
Eau Claire
Wis
Jack
Magdalena
Lower
California
No Disorder Yet At Treadwell Strike
Juneau Alaska March 27 strikebreakers arrive at Treadwell on every steamer from Seattle. Acting Governor Distin may order troops from Fort William H Seward if trouble arises. Striking miners have not demanded action from other firms in the region. The strike affects Treadwell where 800 men are out.
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United Press
Juneau
Alaska
Treadwell
Seattle
Distin
Fort Wm
Accused Officer Reinstated After Affidavits Surface
Patrolman L. P. Applequist is restored to duty with a 90 day suspension as affidavits from five 17 to 18 year old girls describe improper advances. The Civil Service Commission reversed the prior dismissal by Chief Co. Wappenstein, ruling March 25.
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L. P. Applequist
Civil Service Commission
Applequist
Police
Co. W. Wappenstein
Fremont
Comptroller of the Currency Ridge Resigns to Lead Bank
Washington reports Comptroller Ridge has submitted his resignation to President Roosevelt. The effective date remains unclear, but it will take effect once a successor is appointed. He will assume the presidency of the National Bank of Commerce in Kansas City.
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United Press
Washington
Ridgely
Roosevelt
National Bank of Commerce of
Kansas City
Ballard Woman Reports Lost Purse and Ring
Mrs L B Dyer of Ballard reported to police she lost her purse containing a gold ring after leaving a training last night at Third Avenue and Madison Street.
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Mre. L. B&. Dyer of
Ballard
Third Av
Madleon St
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