Alaskans Threaten to Bar Coal Steamer
In Cordova on May 6 threats surfaced that if the Edith arrives with 3500 tons of Canadian coal for the Alaska Steamship Co a rival coal cargo will be blocked. Mayor Lathrop reported the disturbance is under control after 300 tons were dumped into the bay, and Distin urged protection of the Edith and foreign coal under U S customs until duties are paid. United States Marshal Sullivan is being sent to Cordova to prevent further disruption. Dock workers have been sworn as deputy marshals amid the tense situation.
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Cordova
Edith
Alaskan Steamship Company
Lathrop
Gov
Distin
Steamship Company
United States
Sullivan
Valdez
Berger Flays Roosevelt Over McNamara Case Editorial
Victor L. Berger of Wisconsin denounces Col. Theodore Roosevelt in New York asmisrepresenting the socialist stance on the McNamara case. He says socialists support lawful processes but oppose stripping labor leaders of rights and calls for an inquiry into alleged selective enforcement and bias.
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New York
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
McNamara
Victor L. Berger
Wisconsin
Ioda
Berger
Roosevelt
German Baron With Fictitious Checks In Jail
Baron Woellworth former riding master and socialite was jailed in Portland on a charge of issuing fake checks. He claimed an inheritance installment of 40 000 dollars was late. The baron, once at Kramer s Riding Academy in New York, said the proceedings were absurd and cited disputes with his former employer over riding schools.
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Portland
Baron Woellworth
Kramer's
Riding Academy
von Woellwarth
Kramer
New York
Otver
Courts Free Lorimer Ally and Two Others
Edward Tilden and two other officials were released by habeas corpus writs before Superior Judge Petit. The ruling questions senate subpoenas and the scope of its power, potentially ending the Lorimer slush fund probe if sustained. Clarence Darrow plans to lead the McNamaras trial in Los Angeles by August 1. Mrs. Atlee Pomerene, new Ohio senator’s wife, debuts in Washington society as a poised hostess and active political observer.
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United Press
Chicago
Edward Tilden
National Packing Company
Lorimer
Illinois
Petit
Tilden
W. Cummings
Drovers’ Trust and Savings Company
Geo. M. Benedict
Drovers’ Deposit National Bank
Senate
Atlee Pomerene
Washington
Ohio
Pomerene
Congress
Anniversary of William Draper the pioneer photographer
Friday marks the 100th anniversary of birth of Professor William Draper a scientist philosopher and father of modern photography He first photographed human features and his sister Dorothy C Draper was the first subject Before Draper Daguerre argued human faces could not be photographed The first gallery opened in 1840 on the roof of New York University Draper captured portraits of notable figures and in March 1840 took the first photograph of the moon.
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William Draper
Dorothy C. Draper
Daguerre
Draper
New York University
Bridegroom Ends Own Life Before Bride on Arkansas Bridge
William Black, recently married and facing a failed check-marked debt, killed himself as his wife watched helplessly. The incident occurred near Gardner's Bridge on the Ouachita River after attempts to settle the checks failed. Police later report James M. Connors arrested in Portland for counterfeiting. A Texan rancher, J. K. Zimmerman, refused a million-dollar offer and set a final price of 999,999, near Hall County, Texas.
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Cates Press
H Rings
Ark
William Black
Black
Kansas
Black Red
Gardner's Bridge
Ouachita River
Fort Worth
Sex
J. K. Zimmerman
Memphis
Tex
Northern Colonization Company
Zimmerman
Hall County
Oxygenator Promises Quick Heal All Ailments
An 11 page brochure from the Washington Oxygenator Co claims cures for blood poison, liver and kidney disorders, rheumatism, infantile paralysis, asthma, eczema, lung and throat troubles. The ad cites address at Vic Building Washington and dates from February 1.
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Washington
Washington Oxygenator Co
Vic Bidg
Waah
Eighty-five Days That Rebuilt an Empire revolt in California
The Seattle Star reports on a revolt ending thirty years of railroad rule in California. Governor Hiram W. Johnson led the fight with a plan to break railroad influence. The inside story begins Monday.
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California
Seattle Star
Hiram W. Johnson
Lorimer Defense Campaign Sinks Bill Costs
The image describes Senator Lorimer defending himself amid graft claims. Government printing offices provided 2 million envelopes and 2 million copies of his defense speech shipped to Chicago free. If mailed, the cost would approach $5 400 plus cartage. Lorimer plans to use girls to stuff envelopes and mail them to Simola voters, saving $40 000 in postage by franked envelopes.
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Washington
Bia
Speech of Defense
Chicago
Lorimer
Simola
Defense
Direct Election Debate Sees Speer Blocked in Colorado
In Denver on May 6 with hours to adjourn, 36 Speer supporters and 26 anti Speer Democrats caucused. Joint balloting to elect a U S senator resumes at noon but factions appear poised to prevent Speer victory. Results show key votes and bill outcomes as interparty wrangles continue.
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United Press
Denver
Colorado
United States
Robert Speer
Speer
Anthpass
Senate Today
Shafroth
House
Senate
Houte
Public Service Commission
Spat
Ward
Waterman
Vais
Divorce Granted in McKenzie Case After Seven Years
Albert E. McKenzie obtained a divorce from Grace E. McKenzie with attorney Robert Terhune, his former best man. He cited seven years of continual turmoil and unhappy conduct, alleging his wife left him in March. A five year old daughter, Awaitha Grace McKennie, was awarded to the father.
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Robert Terhune
Albert E. McKenzie
McKenzie
Grace E. McKenzie
Grace McKennie
McNamara Brothers Pleadings Ahead of June Preliminary
Los Angeles May 6 John J. and James B. McNamara spent a quiet day in their cells after arraignment. Preliminary examination is set for June 1. Attorney M Rappaport left for San Francisco and Harriman will act as counsel during his absence. It is understood Darrow may be consulted in Chicago.
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John J
James B. McNamara
M. Rappaport
San Francisco
Harriman
Chicago
Clarence Darrow
Judge Sets Alimony In Rickard Divorce Case
Mrs. Mary L. Rickard sought support from William C. Rickard, a Hotel Northern clerk, in a divorce suit. Judge Gay ordered alimony, initially proposing 25 dollars a month but reduced to 20 dollars after objections claiming the husband could not afford more.
City council awaits fate of All Nations employment office license
The All Nations agency at 223 Second Ave S faces license cancellation after Labor Commissioner Lyman cites it as the city’s worst employment office. Complaints accuse the office of promising steady work then short stints, with fees not refunded and witnesses unable to stay in town to pursue cases.
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All Nations Agency
Second
Ar. S
Ita Hoanse
Councilicense Committee
Armistice Held Off No Juarez Attack Today
Extra El Paso reports Madero confirms armistice is off but says he will not attack Juarez today. The brief dispatch notes no assault anticipated despite the rupture.
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Juarez
Railroad Chiefs Meet in Spokane Likely Northwest Combine
In Spokane on May 6, Howard Eliott of the Northern Pacific, Louis Hill of the Great Northern, Carl Gray of the North Bank, and Julius Kruttschnitt of the Harriman lines are slated to arrive for a high level conference. A rumored Hill Harriman combine in the Northwest is under discussion but not confirmed.
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United Press
Spokane
Howard Eliott
Northern Pacific
Portland
Louis Hill
Great Northern
Helena
Carl Gray
The
North Bank
Julius Kruttschnitt
Harriman
Hill
Northwest
Rail fraud case against Mays and Jones sidelined again
In Portland on May 6 the land fraud prosecution of Pierce Mays and Willard N. Jones was pushed back as U S Attorney McCort sought a further continuance to allow continued investigation. Judge Bean granted the indefinite postponement.
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United Prees
Portland
Ore
Pierce Mays
Willard N. Jones
Jall
United States
U. S
McCort
Washington
Bean
Supreme Court Dismisses Habeas Corpus Plea for Detained Children
San Francisco May 6 The habeas corpus petition by Mrs Iva May Henry to remove her children Albert and Anita from the juvenile detention home failed as the Kansas Supreme Court dismissed the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Etforta
Iva May Henry
Albert J. Henry
Beattie
Albert
Anita
Supreme Court
Freak Saves Man’s Life In Narrow Buckboard Strike
Joseph Tingler, a farm hand, was thrown 60 feet from a buckboard after a Shasta Limited collision at Gervais Oregon. He escaped unhurt as the train at 56 mph struck the rig and the frightened team backed onto the tracks. Meanwhile a new First Baptist church work at Harvardev and Seneca advances toward a $130,000 completion this fall.
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Gervais
Shasta Limited
Joseph Tingler
First Baptist Church
Harvardev
Seneca
Murder Trial Testimony From Italian Case
Ma riano de Gennaro denied the charges while Abbate magelo testified he attacked Cuoccolo first with a dagger and kitchen knife. The narrative describes Cuoccolo defending with a pocket knife as Morra stabbed him and Currato struck him with a cane.
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Tn United Preee
Viterbo
Italy
Mariano de Gennaro
Abbatemagelo
Cuoccolo
Gennaro
Abbatomaggio
de Genaaro
de Gennaro
Corrado Sortine
Nicola Morra
Antonio Currato
Mrs. Schenk Wins Postponed Poison Trial
Wheeling West Virginia May 6 final disposition of the case against Mrs Laura Farnsworth Schenk who was tried for the alleged poisoning of her husband John O Schenk a millionaire was postponed to September Indictments against the woman will be quashed then
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Wheeling
W. Va
Laura Farnsworth Schenk
John O. Schenk
Wappy Testifies Before Grand Jury Amid Indictments
Former police chief Charles Wappenstein known as Wappy was summoned to testify before a grand jury with four indictments against him. Prisoner Jordan Johnson was also examined and Kay Wardall testified. Potlatch week plans include parades and pageants. Sculptor Froljch is busy creating clay models for floats. construction will follow as designs are approved.
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Corning
Charles W. Wappenstein
Jordan Johnson
Kay Wardall
Council
Froljch
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General Land Office
Secretary of the Interior
Fisher
Rastly
Courts
McNamaras
Rappaport
Los Angeles
Capital
Portland, Or
James M. Connors
Tacoma
Seattle
CTP Wiens
MecKenzie
Ronald
M Namaras
John Kenson
Croker
Western Tent & Awning Co
Wiret
Ind
EL Paso
Hill Harriman Lines Combine
Freak Saves
Man
P. T. Barnum
Barnum
Dentists
Howard
Proneer
Capt. Gibbons
Charleston
J. M. Bowyer
Annapolis Naval Academy
General Staff of the Navy
Mrs. Schenk
Winsity United Presse
Leaeed Wire
O. B. Williams CO
First Av. South
Sprctal
Muhl
Pioneer Millinery
Anna M. Hanson
Westlake Bivd
Wappy
Grand
Albany
Aynes
Jain
Joose
Painless Dentists
People’s Bank Building
Second and
Pike Street
Stark St
A. P. Riggs Hair Grower & Cure Co., Inc
Third Ave
Gottfried Roadrigues
City Theatre
Pantages
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