Derelict Plant Rescued In Heavy Seas Off California
The Seattle bound steamer Plant with 49 passengers was disabled by a broken tail shaft and taken in tow by the Rosecrans after sighting off Point Arena. Both vessels head for San Francisco with all aboard reported well. Passengers listed include Galdyn Robertson and Mrs. Reid among others. The Plant operates for Orient Alaska Pacific Co. between Seattle and San Francisco.
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United Presse
San Francisco
Navy
I M. F. Plant
Seattle
Rosecrans
Point Arena
el E
Niregage
Tacoma
30000 Troops Revolt In Manchu Rebellion At Pekin
Reports from Hung Chow say over 30 000 troops mutinied and routed imperial forces. The rebels marched on Nanking vowing to massacre Manchu soldiers in retaliation for recent massacres. News notes a second slaughter after the earlier rebellion of 36000 troops.
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United Press
Pekin
Hung Chow
Nanking
Three men plead guilty in tar and feather case
Lincoln Center Kansas November 1966 E G Clark James Fitzwater and John Scranton pleaded guilty to assault for tar and feathering Miss Mary Chamberlain a school teacher. Defense lawyers noted no Kansas law on tar and feathering and chose guilty plea to avoid trial. Sentence was withheld until end of term.
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United Presse
Lincoln Center
Kan
E. G Clark
James Fitzwater
John Scranton
Mary Chamberlain
Kansas
Mistaken Identity in Montana Theft Case Extradition
Ed Rendelman a brakeman is charged with stealing borees from Clark Hallet of Kent on September 6. Trainmaster Haggerty and other railroad men back affidavits. The case before Justice Brown was continued a week as Montana affidavits claim Rendelman worked there on the theft day and afterward. He was extradited from Montana.
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Ed Rendelman
Clark
Hallet
Kent
Haggerty
Missoula
Mont
Rendelman
Justice Brown
Montana
Rendel
Murdered by gang at Butler's Siding near Stevenson
Police today believe brakeman W H Shores was killed by an organized gang of freight car thieves after two barrels of electrical goods and other items were found along the right of way near Stevenson. The thieves reportedly dumped the goods from a moving train and Shores encountered them when the train halted at the siding.
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Stevenson, Wash
W. H. Shores
Butlers Siding
Stevenson
Shores
Society Girls as Ushers Aid Charity Event
The piece notes Society girls volunteering as ushers for a charity entertainment at the old Coliseum theatre to benefit Orthopedic hospital children and a Day nursery. Judge Burke auctions theatre boxes at noon for the Orpheum venue, drawing a strong advance bid.
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Orthopedic Hospital
Old Coliseum Theatre
New Orpheum Theatre
Hurke
Widow Mary Jeffs Wins Eviction of Neglectful Nurse
Mrs. Mary Jeffs the widow of Richard Jeffs of Auburn, heir to an estate of 3350,000, secured an order from Judge Frater via guardians Jerry Meeker and James Bothwell. The order requires a nurse who neglected her duties to leave the residence, with Deputy Sheriff Joe Hill instructed to enforce the eviction.
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Mary Jeffs
Richard Jeffs
Auburn
Judge Frater
Jerry Meeker
James Bothwell
Joe Hill
Fainting At California Divorce Trial Shocks Court
Mrs Lilian Moore suing San Francisco millionaire J J Moore collapsed on the stand during testimony in Redwood City California. The judge adjourned the session after the incident as the case drew headlines for possible sensational details and Moore’s defense questioned smoking allegations.
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California
United Press
Redwood City
Cal
Lillian Moore
J. J. Moore
San Francisco
Bryan backs Foss for president as Harmon shifts to Underwood
William J. Bryan urges in the Commoner that the Democratic party endorse Gov. Eugene Foss of Massachusetts as its standard bearer. He argues Foss’s reelection on a radical platform strengthens his presidential stock and warns that Underwood would be a poor South favored candidate if nominated.
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United Press
Lincoln
Neb
Eugene N. Foss
Massachusetts
Judson Harmon
Ohio
Oscar Underwood
Alabama
South
Wm. J. Bryan
Foss
Bryan
Hie
Thomson Probe Weighs Council Roles in City Work
Former councilmen Weaver Bow en and Zbinden testified before a council committee investigating Councilman Goddard’s charges against City Engineer Thomson. Records show Thomson’s word guided street regrade work for years, with Goddard to argue later that despite council sanction, work cost arose from Thomson’s recommendation and overcharges may implicate him.
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Weaver
Bowen
Zbinden
Goddard
Thomson
Thomeson
No More Delay in McNamara Murder Trial
Los Angeles reports no further postponement allowed in the McNamara murder case. Attorneys will be limited to code permitted examination of veniremen and lengthy legal arguments will be curtailed. Night sessions may be held if both sides agree to speed proceedings before Judge Bordwell.
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United Preas
Los Angeles
McNamara
Bordwell
Voted for Years Citizen Status Question Raised
H. M. Young of 4830 Whitman Jr. was found not to be a citizen despite more than two decades of voting. He was excused from jury service in Judge Ronald's department during the Blethen grand jury indictments after a lineage of naturalization questions about his father, who began the process in 1883 and whose own naturalization came after Young came of age in 1889.
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H. M. Young
Whitman Jr
Young
Ronald
Blethen
Vermilya case cited to claim women criminals surpass men
The article argues that the Vermilya poisoning case proves women are more corrupt than men, citing Lombroso and historical examples. It describes female cruelty as refined and diabolical, with references to poisonings, corpses, and a supposed innate difference in temperament and piety versus passion.
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Corrado Celto
Rykere
Lombroso
Vermilya
Chicago
Borgia
Lucretia
Traus
Runaway girl found in cold shed near church
Oleene Cochran, 14, of South Park, ran away Sunday to an abandoned shed behind South Park Catholic church. She was found yesterday unconscious from hunger and exposure wrapped in an old coat. Neighbors revived her and her mother, who had kept her home, is searching for her.
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Oleene Cochran
South Park
South Park Catholic Church
Indictments for Rebating Against New York Rail Lines
Federal building officials announced that U S grand jury indicted railroads with terminals in New York on rebating charges. Heach warrants were issued for company officials named in the indictments.
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Federal
United States Grand Jury
Secretary Knox Reports China Consultation With Foreign Powers
Secretary Knox said after a two hour talk with President Taft that foreign representatives are meeting in Pekin to decide if their governments will send troops to China. He called the situation acute and warned against a repeat of the Boxer outrages.
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Washington
Taft
Knox
Pekin
China
Bishop Smith Dies in Philadelphia Episcopal Leader
Archbishop Alexander Mackay Smith of the Episcopal diocese of Pennsylvania dies at his Philadelphia home from heart disease. The death occurred November 16, leaving a long clergy record and leadership legacy in the church.
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Smith
Philadelphia
Alexander Mackay Smith
Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania
Chicken Ranch at Auburn Seeks Buyers on 5 Acres
Auction notice for a chicken ranch near Auburn offering 5 acres with 60 feeders and lean facilities. Describes improved land with two remaining tracts and pricing around 10 dollars majority, about 6 dollars per month terms. Local real estate listing emphasizes quick sale.
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Tone Webster
Strikers Claim 132 Breakers Quit San Francisco Shops
United Press report says 132 strike breakers left Southern Pacific Co shops in San Francisco and Oakland after 30 day contracts. Strikers claim thousands of mechanics have quit or been dismissed since the strike began, with declines reported in Nevada Arizona Texas and Utah.
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United Press
Francisco
San Francisco
Oakland
Southern Pacific Co
Nevada
Arizona
Texas
Utah
Extension Granted In Tobacco Trust Reorganization
United States circuit court delegates approved a two month extension from December 28 for the tobacco trust case to fulfill reorganization terms. The court signed the order this afternoon, granting an extension to February 28 to complete required provisions.
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New York
wWov
United States Circuit Court
Tobacco Trust
Rudkin Favored for Taft Supreme Court Seat
Olympia reports President Taft seriously considers Federal Judge F H Rudkin to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court caused by Justice Harlans death. Authorities cite administration sources in Washington as the basis for the discussion.
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United Press
Olympia
Washington
F. H. Rudkin
Taft
Supreme Court
Justice Harlan
Chefalo Demonstrates Simple Match Trick For Star Readers
Magician Chefalo entertains Pan tages patrons and Star readers by showing a broken match trick. He claims to break a match into four pieces and produce three in hand after discarding one. He performs moves, secretly concealing a piece to maintain the illusion for the audience.
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Chefalo
STAR
One U S Regiment Heads to China Report Denied
State Department denied reports that 10 000 American troops would be sent to China stating a small force likely a single regiment will depart from Manila to join international efforts to keep rail and telegraph lines between Pekin and Tientsin open.
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United Press
Washington
China
State Department
Manila
Pekin
Teintsin
Grand Jurors Stand Pat On Special Session Mystery
King County grand jury, convened in special session at the request of A. J. Blethen, refused to hear him and prepared to discharge. Judge Main said the panel could not adjourn until after a full report, including the Blethen matter and the Harry Riel case, is completed. The panel has sat since February 17 with several recesses.
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King County
Seattle
The
Star
King County Grand Jury
A. J. Blethen
Main
Blethen
Corliss
Murphy
Harry Riel
Trust Busting Senator Takes On Beef Barons in Court
In Chicago on November 16 Judge Kohlsaat hears J. Ogden Armour and nine other beef barons as the government argues the Sherman anti trust act penal provision is constitutional. Senator William S Kenyon supports the case as the government seeks to forestall a Supreme Court appeal.
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United Press
Chicago
J. Ogden Armour
Kohlsaat
U. S
Koblsaat
United States Supreme Court
United States
Wm. 8. Kenyon
Iowa
Trust Buster
Jas. R. Wilkerson
Georgetown Tax Case Under Consideration by Counsel
Citizens of Georgetown await a decision by the corporation counsel on the legality of the 1912 tax levy. They plan to seek an injunction to block the assessor from enforcing the higher 6 mill levy on Georgetown versus the rest of the city. Councilmen Blaine and Griffiths clash over fairness.
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Georgetown
Blaine
Griffiths
Struck by Auto Leaves Hospital
Mrs. Annie Jacques twenty year old Isis theatre employee was struck by a party of autoists on First Avenue and taken to the hospital before escaping. Officer detained several named suspects at Archibald hotel Savoy and Sunnyside addresses but released them when the injured woman disappeared. The collision occurred as she turned at the horn signal and was knocked under the radiator.
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Annie Jacques
Isis Moving Picture Theatre
Joe Thull
Archibald Hotel
Helen Raymond
Warren Ay
A. Breslin
Savoy Hotel
J. Wills
Edna Stewart
Sunnyside Av
Jacques
Darrow Questions Times Disaster Monument Speech In Court
Clarence Darrow urged the MacNamara trial judge to review Rev. Robert Burdette's Times disaster monument dedication speech cited inToday’s Times. Judge Bordwell took no immediate action and offered no decision.
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Ret Press
Hall OF Records
Los Angeles
Clarence Darrow
MacNamara
Robert J. Burdette
Times
Darrow
Bordwell
Settlement talks in Portland over loss of steam schooner Washington
Fred J. Olsen the Washington's co owner arrived from San Francisco to meet with passengers in Portland and arrange settlements for personal losses after the vessel ran aground at Peacock spit while bound for California. Passengers remain in Portland under the owners care and will travel to San Francisco by land soon.
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United Press
Portland
Fred J. Olsen
Washington
San Francisco
California
Man Eating Shark Captured By Tars
A shark over 12 feet long was landed by sailors in Pensacola Florida after it grabbed Jules Antoine as he fell overboard. Almost the entire body was recovered inside the shark following the incident.
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Tars
Pensacola
Fla
Jules Antoine
General strikes threaten across Mexico over Madero era crisis
Serious trouble is reported in Mexico with threats of general strikes due to alleged atrocities against the Madero government. Troops are ordered to Torreon as conditions in Pueblo and San Luis Potosi deteriorate and violence mounts in multiple cities.
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United Press
Mexico City
Mexico
Madero
Pueblo
Torreon
San Luis Potoal
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Wm. Nelswigh
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J. H. Church
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T. G. Cain
Geo. Gray
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T. Pates
Simon Anderson
C. A. Hilllingeworth
H. B. Gray
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A. David
Chas. Nagle
W. Hennessy
W. J. Johnston
Orient Alaska Pacific Company
Dia
Sue McNamara
Sue
Uncle Sam
Sue M’namara
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