Last chapters of Boodle Book on Polk era trials
St Louis report notes three more trials and Polk era doodle cases coming to trial. Arthur N. Sager leads as Dea N Flokvinsen assists, with cases against R. M. Gayder Lewis Decker and T. Albright pursued while others win immunity or flee. Supreme Court reversals and multiple indictments mark a sweeping legal reckoning.
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Lincoln
Polk
Arthur N. Sager
Folk
Dea N. Flokvinsen
Fickelesen
Jefferson
Bager
R. M. Gayder
Kansas City
Mantel Assembly
Lewis Decker
T. Albright
Missouri Supreme Court
Albright
Peniten
Supreme Court
Supreme
Troy
Lincoln Co
Billyverre
Europe
Adolph Madera
Madera
Round Up recounts Polk era graft case against St Louis officials
A veteran recounts a municipal graft campaign from 1908 involving Chas Krats J K Murrell Emil Meysenberg and others. Accusations include paying for votes on a Suburban Railway Co franchise with a $60 000 bribe and a $75 000 deal to deliver delegates, with indictments for perjury against Alterman Lehmann and Paulkner.
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House of Delegates
Murrell
Krate
Meysenbere
Supreme Court
Lehmann
Paulkner
Obarce
Criminal Court
Elite Wainright
Henry Nicolaus
O'Neill Ryan
Nicolaus Wainwright
Europe
Col
Edward Cutter
St. Louis
Board of Health
Butler
Robi. M. Snyder
Kansasity
Municipal Assembly
Central Ice Street
Snyder
Gen. J. Kobanach
H. Becker
Beoche
Chas
Krata
J. K. Murrel
Emil Meysenberg
Krats
Wee
Philip Steck
Suburban Railway Co
St. Louie
Moeysenberg
Alterman
Julius Lehmann
A. Paulkner
Bredit Funda
Folk
Boy ground to pieces at macaroni factory accident
In Cleveland on September 28 Carl Corori, 18, fell into an open pasta machine tank after a belt was jammed. His foot hit a lever that restarted the knives, tearing him apart in view of eighteen workers. His remains were removed from the tank.
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Lori
Macatsiane
Bomb Kills Four Chinese Officials at Peking Station
A bomb exploded in a private car at Peking railway station killing four minor officials and wounding more than twenty. The train carried a mission to study foreign politics and Prince Tasi Tohe was among the wounded. Wu Ting Fang was injured. A guard was posted along the railway.
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Peking
Tasi Tohe
Wu Ting Fang
United States
Miners Die in 285 Foot Shaft Fall at Gladstone Mine
In Sacramento on September 26, John Healy Darby Judge and W Hays perished when a mine cage failed during ascent. The cage dropped 285 feet after the power remained on, striking the shieve wheel and breaking the cable. the three men were found at the bottom in an indistinguishable mass.
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Sacramento
Cal
John Healy
Darby Judge
W. Hays
Gladstone
Stewart
Stanford Triumphs and Local Notes Mentioning Lineman
Saturday football results list Branford 16 St. Vincent 0 and Minnesota 35 Central high 0. A stray hometown item notes Lawrence Bogle seeking a Stanford aquadas center with Lenagan evaluating Myde as potential replacement. Piper Tatt listed as gone for rent.
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Stanford University
Branford
St. Vincent
Chicago
Northwestern University
North Division High School
Columbus
State University
Otterbein
Minneapolis
Defiance College
Lawrence
Kan
University of Kansas
William Jewell
Lancoln
Neb
University of Nebraska
Grand Island
Police suspect four colored suspects in recent robberies
City detectives Wappenstein and Adams and Patrolman Hibner arrested Lizzie Lewis Lacy Green Elias Murray and Even Lewis on Sunday morning amid a string of robberies in the tenderloin area. The force believes these colored individuals are responsible as fishermen and miners returning from Alaska report thefts by colored people in the district.
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Wappenstein
Adams
Hibner
Lizzie Lewis
Lacy Green
Elias Murray
Lewis
Alaska
Army Surgeon Kills Himself at Fort McPherson
Capt. G. M. F. Godfrey assistant surgeon in the United States Army at Fort McPherson shot himself in his Atlanta residence. Officials cite temporary mental aberration as the cause. He was 35, leaving a widow and a small child.
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Atlanta
G. M. F. Godfrey
United States Army
Fort McPherson
Japs Seize Russian Boat Near Kamchatka Trade Hub
Report from St Peters burg says the steamship Montara with Baron Bruggan aboard was seized by Japanese near Nikolskoe Hering island. Japanese reportedly hoisted the mikado flag over the Kommander islands though no dates for the seizure or occupation are given.
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Petersburg
Montara
Baron Bruggan
Kamchatka
Longshoreman Edward Whalen Found Dead in Shack
Edward Whalen a 45 year old longshoreman and janitor for the Local Longshoremen Stevedores and Riggers union was found dead in his shack at 1418 Western before 7 30 am Monday. Coroner Arnold suspects heart failure linked to heavy drinking after a Sunday night at the Green Leaf saloon. Whalen was unmarried with no local relatives.
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Edward Whalen
Union
Hie Shack
Western
eeeRee Eae Ak
Cummings
Cummingson
Whalen
Arnold
Benny-Watason
Greenleaf
Tribute to Hill Honored by Minneapolis at Banquet
James J. Hill received a celebrated tribute from Minneapolis at a banquet held Saturday night in honor of his 60th birthday on September 16. Hill happily rose to respond to the toast “Fifty Years of Progress.”
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Minneapolis
James J. Hill
Mr. Hill
Hill
Dog poisoner at work terrors North Side
Neighborhood near Maatike and Pine on Thirteenth reports four poisoned dogs within three blocks. Major Robert Morgan narrowly saved his terrier Jerry from death by strychnine. Police urge caution as locals watch for the poisoner. Sea Fighters visit to Navy Yard draws crowds with multiple ferry departures.
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Maatike
Pine
Thirteenth
Denta
Jerry
Robert Morgan
Morgan
Mirat Baptist Pastor Denounces Mud-Slinging in Seattle
New pastor Myron W. Haynes of Mirat Baptist Church in Seattle opened his ministry with a call for a square deal and fair play. He thanked the congregation after a packed morning service that saw many turned away, as he addressed attacks from a local Hearst paper and expressed gratitude for welcome from parishioners and Seattle residents.
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Seattle
Ev. Br. Myron W. Haynea
Mirat Baptist Church
Hie
Hearst
der. Haynes
Baptist Church
Claypes
Maypes
Corwin
Shank
Ehair
Haynes
Kremer Trial Opens for Assault on Officer in Saloon
The trial of B. Kremer began in Judge Griffin's court with jury selection underway Monday morning. Kremer is charged with assaulting Officer Jean Jacobs with intent to murder at Frank Hierche's saloon on July 19. Frank MecNemara, also charged, will be tried separately. Wilmon Tucker defends Kremer. the case is expected to occupy much of the week. Also noted is a balloon invention named the Saraneke by Captain Ange Swede that acts as both balloon and parachute.
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B. Kremer
Saraneke
Ange
Annual Games Open to Amateurs at New York Athletic Club
The seventy fifth annual games under the New York Athletic Club will start on the grounds of the Games. Open to all registered amateurs under AAU rules, with a large entry list. Highlights include a two mile relay for four men and an AAU two mile steeplechase. Handicap events feature sprints, distance runs, jumps, hammer throw, shot put, and hurdles with specified limits. Medals awarded to top three in each event.
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New York
New York Athletic Club
Amateur Athletic Union
All Kinds of Street Bars Attend National Meeting
Philadelphia September 25 The annual meeting of the American Street Railway association opened with a large attendance. A comprehensive binder of street railway applications was arranged for the meeting. Exhibits include street cars and equipment for every system, with features on passage, motors, and construction.
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Philadelphia
American Street Railway Association
United States
Nada
Prices for Household Hardware and Traps Advertised
An antique advertisement lists various items with prices including 250 set No 1 Faultless Iron Red Dive S0c set No 2 Faultless Iron Red Casters Spring Mouse Trap and Spring Rat Trap Fancy old copper or brass Hall Coat and Hat Hooks Nickel plated old copper rim Door Bell Reversible Mortise Lock.
Karlstead Protocol Text Publicized in Arbitration Plan
Stockholm report outlines five articles on arbitration neutral zone fortifications reindeer pastures inter-traffic and waterways. The protocol mandates compulsory arbitration before the Hague tribunal for disputes for ten years with two years notice to abrogate.
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Stockholm
Kartstad
Hague
Standard Oil rake off nets 51 million monthly profit
New York article notes oil producers estimate a 16 cent crude and 15 to 20 cent refined oil price rise. The Standard Oil Company would gain about 51 million dollars per month from the refined oil price increase, with smaller crude gains paid to producers and pipelines affecting overall earnings. The surge reflects crude scarcity tied to British actions and Eastern oil sectors.
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New York
Standard Oil Company
Oil City
Standard Ofcom
Ofl
Bngsien
Ide
Vancouver Club Protests Game With Seattle Lacrosse Match
Vancouver lacrosse club protests a scheduled Seattle game over grounds and postponement. The dispute could affect the title race with Westminster, and the association will decide the protest. Vancouver's stance hinges on securing the Seattle match and potential ties for the championship.
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Vancouver Club
L. A. Crosse
Vancouver Lacrosse Club
Monady
Seattle
Reyes accused of establishing dictatorship in Colombia
A dispatch from Panama reports General Rafael Reyes, president of Colombia, has adopted a dictator habit after about a year and a half in office. The note characterizes his tenure as a prolonged period of limited rule in South America.
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Rafael Reyes
United States of
Colombia
Panama
Reyes
South America
New York Man Pleads Guilty to Bigamy Amid Grand Larceny Trial
Frederick Fr. Cartson pleaded guilty to bigamy in New York as a grand larceny trial began. Willetta Bird of New Jersey testified she married him in 184 under an assumed name and later insisted on a second ceremony in his real name. No defense was offered on the bigamy charge.
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New York
Frederick Fr. Cartson
Willetta Bird
Wexford
N. J
Charles Parker
City Improvement Clubs Debate On $500000 School Bond
The conference committee of 25 improvement clubs meets in the chamber of commerce to decide the clubs stance on the $500,000 school bond issue to be voted on October 7. Their position is seen as influential with voters statewide.
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Chamber of Ecommerce
United States Brewmaster Association Opens Session in Cincinnati
The United States Brewmaster Association began its three day annual meeting in Cincinnati on Sept 26 with strong attendance. Members gather for discussions on brewing standards and industry issues during the session.
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Cincinnati
United States Brewmaster Association
Public Health Association Opens Meeting in Boston
The American Public Health Association opens its annual meeting in Boston with representatives from health authorities in every state. The four day session will cover sanitation epidemic control fever quarantine regulations and other universal health topics of interest.
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Boston
Onn
American Pn Health Association
Packers Blame The Packers In Federal Court Testimony
Chicago Sept 25 pres id v B Stickney of the Chicago and Western was a witness in a federal court suit. The case concerns railroads and the commerce commission. He said carriers practically dictate rates and that the roads cannot refuse. Packers demand lower rates and threaten another reduction. Roads distrust each other and the Packers never meet the rate wanted.
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Chicago
Presid
B. Stickney
Chicago & Western
Aghmerce Commission
Fever Delays New Orleans School Opening Indefinitely
Public schools in New Orleans were kept closed due to yellow fever. If the outbreak worsens, a special board meeting may set an early October reopening. in Rome twelve men were buried in a church collapse.
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New Orleans
of Education
Rome
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Murrel
Agaimst
A. Gute
MH. A. Faulkner
W. B. Albright
Otto Behumacher
W. N. Tamblyn
Loury Decker
J. A. Sheridan
J. J. Mananigan
Edward Berseh
J. Denny
John Heima
J. J. Sebmettios
Banit Martman
Chase F. Kelly
Juliue Lehmann
Kelly
Gutke
Paulleher
Decker
Denny
G Uilty
Heredh
Hannigan
Schnettier
Hartman
Sheridan
Kratz
Butler Alao
Poth Allianee
Arthue No Saek
Gio MN
Sicker Esen
Gov. Polk
Williams
Col Roan
Mennen
Colgate
Lang
First Avenue
Colman Building
Columbia
Marion
Cron In
Muscatel
California
Fafcias Colony
United
Cleveland
Carl Co
Lawrence Bogle
Myde
Stanford
Lenagan
Piper
Second Avenue
Uncle Sam
Navy Yard
Bunday
Tryiia
Kremer
Brawley Wuare
Everett True
Karlstead
Standard Oil
Gotenter
Vancouver
West
Packers
Seeee Iéo
Senaters
Heywood Bros
Monarch Shoe & Clothing Co
University
Postoffice
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