OFFICER FROM SAN JUAN HILL FACES GIBBET
JARTLAND Ore May 19 A former West Point officer decorated for valor at San Juan Hill faces death on the gallows in connection with a murder case in Oregon. Edward Ho Martin, once a promising Army officer, is linked to the murder of Nathan Watt, a wealthy pawnbroker. His troubled life includes forgery arrests, a divorce pursuit, and morphine addiction. Authorities tighten the case as his wife and father stand by him, with top coastal lawyers engaged.
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Herrin Company Stock Sale at Golden Cormier Details
Herrin & Co of 610 First Ave lists 606 shares of Golden Cormier at 40 cents each. Trade details appear in a brief market item.
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Steamer State of California Quarantined and Fumigated
The State of California, arriving from Portland and Astoria, was put into quarantine after a smallpox case was found on board. The ship is to be fumigated and released this evening. A cabin passenger, John Boyle, 60, was later found to have smallpox at Angel Island.
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Roosevelt and Taft dismayed by Burrows choice at Chicago
United Press reports in Washington that President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft are disappointed by Michigan Senator Burrows being named temporary presiding officer of the Chicago Republican convention. They doubt it hurts Taft's nomination but fear Burrows may not deliver the keynote speech in line with the administration. Roosevelt favors a more administration aligned speaker and may resist the plan.
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Congress Passes Billion Dollar Budget This Session
Washington May 19 Congress will appropriate about 61.026 billion dollars this session and faces a projected deficit of 125 to 175 million dollars for the year starting July 1. The move would earn the label billion dollar congress amid large spending plans.
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1908 Budget Forecast Sees Large Surplus Wipeout
Members of appropriation committees foresee revenues nearing 900 million dollars for 1909 while warning from Chairman Tawney indicates the current treasury surplus will be exhausted by June 1896 1909, resulting in an estimated deficit around 66 million dollars by year end.
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Fashion notes describe a black velvet coat and rose brown waistcoat
A black embroidered filet coat hangs from the shoulder with four deep underarm slashes. Black ribbon velvet bands hold the slash and shoulders. A rose brown messaline waistcoat features a single jet brilliant button fastening.
Bryan opposes new warships pace cited by rivals
Washington May 19 William J. Bryan said he opposes building more warships arguing the United States cannot maintain pace with other nations and that there is no danger of an attack from England or Japan.
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Fortifications Bill Slashes Puget Sound Amendment
In Washington on May 1b the conference committee trimmed Senator Ankeny’s Puget Sound fortifications amendment from 1.75 million dollars to 300 900, reducing the proposed H SHA funding for the project.
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Armour and Patten Clash in Chicago Corn Pit
In a dramatic Chicago Board of Trade session J Ogden Armour reportedly lost millions as James A Patten forced the corn to 76 cents. Armour failed to cover by breaking Patten’s corner while J Jandt Walker wagered heavily amid a scramble to cover delinquencies.
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Drink-Crazed Man Tries Murder in San Francisco
A 31 year old plumber William J Hanna living at 1114 Tennessee St attempted to kill his wife and two children at 3 AM after a dispute over his drinking. He beat his wife then threatened the family before slashing the children's throats. a police officer interrupted the attack.
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