World News Briefs in Top British and American Papers
The week reports a jury in Tirey Ford bribery case in San Francisco failing to agree and a grand jury probe into trial conduct. Seattle sees custody battles and education suits, while St Louis hosts Bryan critique of Roosevelt. Thaw’s murder trial set for December. Vienna’s Francis Joseph gravely ill. Tangier tensions rise with French troops near Fez. A skeleton near Shoshone county sparks ID questions.
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San Francisco
Tirey L. Ford
Hines Acquitted in Count Podhorski Murder Trial
In Goldfield Nevada on October 10 the jury acquitted Jack Hines of murdering Count Podhorski whom Hines said seduced his wife. Dr. Von Wedelsteck testified on October 7 that Hines was mentally unsound at the time of the shooting but not insane now.
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Goldfield
Nev
Dr. von Wedelsteck
Jack Hines
Hines
Count Podhorski
Goldfield, Nev
Wireless Working Well Vallejo
Delayed in transmission a wireless message from Vallejo shows that the station there is in working order as of October 4.
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Vallejo. Cal
Diaz Honors Root Party Leaders in Mexico City Conference
President Diax invited Secretary Root and party members to a conference in Mexico City as he bestows the highest honors. The event marks a diplomatic gesture amid ongoing discussions and a delayed transmission.
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City of
Mexico
Diax
Root
Julie Gentry Arrested for Subornation in Powers Case
Lexington Kentucky October fourth. Julia Gentry was arrested today on the charge of subornation of perjury in the Caleb Powers case. The arrest stirred a sensation and additional arrests on the same charge are promised.
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Lexington Ky
Julia Gentry
Caleb Powers
Cooper Succeeds Pearce as Pacific Coast Steamship Aide
Seattle October 5 reports J H Cooper was appointed today assistant general manager and temporarily taking over for W E Pearce as chief freight agent of the Pacific Coast Steamship Company while Pearce is absent from duties.
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Seattle
J. H. Coo
Pacific Coast Steamship Ny
W. E B. Pearce
Coope Company
Noted Boise Lawyer Claramee S Darrow Dies or Dying
A Boise reporter notes Claramee S. Darrow the lawyer known for Haysood and Pettibone defense is dying from a brain abscess.
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Boise
Claramee S. Darrow
Haysood
Pettibone
Notable Ring Match Plans And Legal Turmoil Across Cities
Reports from San Francisco to Battle Creek detail boxing match plans featuring Jack Johnson and Jim Flynn in Colima on October 2, Tommy Burns versus Gunner Moir in November, and Chirence Darrow’s improving health in Bord Idaho. In Battle Creek artist Frederick P. Earle collapses after mob-tinged controversy over his marital choices. The T. V. Halsey bribery trial ends as the ill juror is discharged.
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San Francisco
Jack Johnson
Jim Flynn
Colima
Battle Creek
Mich
Frederick P. Earle
Mitchell Returns to Office After Illness
John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers of America returns to his Indianapolis office after a three month absence, reporting he has nearly recovered from a recent illness.
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Indianapolis
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Lewis
Alaskans Rally for Judge Wickersham as Delegate Candidate
In this city residents discuss Judge Wickersham as a potential delegate to Congress to succeed Thomas J. Ca. Supporters cite his legal background and leadership in Alaska. Local organizers urge voters to consider Wickersham in upcoming discussions.
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Jare
Judge Wickersham
Congress
Thomas jCa
Four masked robbers loot Alabama bank and flee with $500000
Four masked robbers delayed in transmission robbed the National Bank of Seddon City, blowing the vault and making off with $500000. Sheriff Seddon and officers pursued as the robbers fled the building, resulting in a serious incident during the halt.
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Seddon
Ala
Nineteen Lumbermen Indicted in Fraud Scheme
Nineteen prominent lumbermen were indicted by the grand jury in the United States district court on charges of conspiring to defraud through the use of mail schemes.
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Minneapolis
United Stat District Court
Spi
Pettibone Ill Again Delays Boise Trial
Pettibone the Federation official is ill again in Boise Idaho. The defense fights a postponement of the trial hoping bail may be granted so he can be free during the proceedings.
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Boise
Idaho
Pettibone
Federation Oficial
Judge to Admit Pettibone to Bail in Boise Case
Judge Wood of the district court said Pettibone will be admitted to bail if the Federation leader is unfit for trial next week. The decision announced in Boise comes as the case proceeds amid health and scheduling concerns.
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Boise
Idaho
Wood
Pettibone
Bale
Insurance fraud case postponed as DA awaits evidence
New York reports the insurance fraud case linked to life insurance networks will be delayed for several weeks while District Attorney Jerome prepares the evidence. Strong entities include New York and District Attorney Jerome.
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New York
Jerome
Cortelyou Plans Retirement From Public Service
Secretary Cortelyou says he will quit his posts in the treasury department and public service at the start of next year to become president of the Washington railway. He is currently in Helena Montana on a hunting trip.
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Helena
Mont
Cortelyou
Treaty Department
Public Service
Washington Railway
United States Treasurer to Ease Stock Market Raids
York reports the United States treasurer will inject more currency into circulation to curb raids on the stock market, signaling a monetary policy action.
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York
United States
Rensurer
MacLean Held for 150000 Dollar Ransom
Oct. 9 Tangier bandits demand 150000 dollars for Sir Harry MacLean in exchange for his release. The Hague reports the peace conference committee approved the Anglo American arbitration project last night.
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Tangier
Sir Harry MacLean
the Hague
Peace Conference Committee
French Troops Defeat Moors in Tangier Battle
In Tangier on October 9 French forces routed Moors in a bloody combat that left many casualties. The clash followed rising tensions in the region and reflects ongoing colonial military actions.
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Tangier
Narwhal Brings Mikkelson Arctic Crew to San Francisco
The Narwhal arrived from Unalaska carrying the Mik kelsen expedition crew bound for Arctic service. The homeward voyage marks the return of the whaling voyage crew to the West Coast port.
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San Francisco
Unalaska
Mikkelsen
Arctic
Marconi Seeks Wireless Station To Complete World Circuit
From North Sydney Nova Scotia October 10 Marconi arrives to install a wireless station aiming to complete a nonstop world communication circuit. The effort signals a major step in global wireless links and naval and commercial messaging.
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North Sydney
N.S. W
Marconi
Steamer Mariposa Stranded Offshore Needs Rescue
Wireless reports the RB Steamer Mariposa is out of oil and helpless with 000 aboard one hundred miles at sea. A relief steamer is sent to tow her to a port west of the coast, and she will be brought in.pending rescue crews.]
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Mariposa
Washington and Tennessee Sail From Hampton Roads
Norfolk dispatch notes the Washington and Tennessee left Hampton Roads this afternoon bound for the Pacific coast, signaling the opening stage of their voyage.
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Norfolk
Washington
Tennessee
Hampton Roads
Pacific Coast
Japan Seeks Broad Alliance Amid Pacific Power Shift
In Tokio editors from more than a dozen leading newspapers call for a United front with the United States as Japan positions to become the strongest maritime power on the Pacific. The push frames a strategic alliance to counterbalance peers and shape regional security.
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Tokio. Oer
The
United
Pacific
Government to begin large shipbuilding program
In Yokohama on October 12 the government announced plans for a large shipbuilding program. Details indicate practical completion of planning and readiness to proceed.
Admiral Evans to Retire From Active Navy
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans will retire from the active list of the navy after taking the oath to go to the Pacific on October 12. This marks the end of a notable naval career and leadership within the service.
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Evans
New York
Robley D. Evans
Navy
Pacific
Sixteen Revolutionists Sentenced to Death in Kingston
In Kingston Jamaica on October 12 sixteen revolutionists were condemned to die following today’s trial and verdict.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Kaufman Stops Darry in Third Round Victory
Al Kaufman from California defeated Dave Bar in Philadelphia last night as Bar’s seconds threw in the towel in the third round after Kaufman rained punches and dominated the bout.
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Philadelphia
Dave Bar
al Kaufman
Ryan Faces Criminal Charges in Ferry Looting Case
New York Oct 12 Thomas Ryan traction magnate will stand trial on the charge of looting municipal ferries through jobbing transactions totaling millions of dollars. The case centers on alleged improper financial dealings and misuse of public resources.
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New York
Thomas Ryan
General Manager Ward Resigns from Great Northern
General Manager F. E. Ward of the Great Northern railroad resigned today in St. Paul. The move ends his tenure with the company as officials review next steps for leadership.
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Ward
St. Paul
F. E. Ward
Great Northern Railroad
Taft Reaches Hongkong for Manila Voyage
Secretary Taft arrived at Hongkong this morning and was greeted at the American consulate in the afternoon. He is expected to sail for Manila tonight.
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Hongkong
Taft
Manila
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Estella Dalton
Jack Dalton
Alaska Miner and Guide
Aberdeen
Northwest
Tacoma
Bryan
Roosevelt
St. Louis
William J. Bryan
Fowler
E. Fowler
Oriental Exclusion League
Asylum For the Insane
Steilacoom
Vienna
Emperor Francis Joseph
Fez
Lind Simpkin
Jack Simpkins
Yester
Shoshone County
Simpkins
Steunenburg
Spokane
Diaz
Cooper
Pearce
Darrow
Bord
Chirence Darrow
Johnson and Flynn
Burns and
Moir
Tommy Burns
Gunner Moir
Earle
Halsey
T. V. Halsey
John
Mitchell
Wickersham
Pacific Coast Trading CO
Barington Hall
T. D. Corlew
W. P. Henry
Seward, Alaska
Alaska Transfer
Christiensen & Laubner
Goal & Wood
Seward
Alaska
Ask
MacLean
Japan
Yokohama
Ryan
J. E. Fitzpatrick & CO
Northwestern Steamship Company
U. S. Mail and Express
Seattle - Seward
Outside Passage
Saratoga
Santa Clara
Yucatan
Sallx
Dora
Cook Inlet
Seldovial Way
Ver Transportation
E. H. Stewart Callen
J. F. Trowbridge
Gen
Man
E. G. McMicken
G. F
Wash
First Ave
Alaska Coast CO
U. S. Mail
Alaska-Pacific Express
Juneau
Portland
Bertha
Yesler Way
Brown & Hawkins
G. W. Palmer
General Merchandise
Knik, Alaska
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