Calhoun vows bribery charges after Jury fails acquittal
Calhoun threatens to press bribery charges against Honey Spreckels and Phelan as the San Francisco jury absolves him of wrongdoing only by a narrow margin. Judge Lawlor discharged the panel after ten jurors favored acquittal, while Calhoun declares his perceived victory and calls for formal accusations against Assistant District Attorney Heney and financiers Rudolph Spreckels and James D. Phelan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun
Honey
Spreckels
Phelan
Faure
San Francisco
Patrick Cal Down
United Railroads
Patrick Henry
William P. Lawlor
Y Might
Francia J Heney
Publc
Rudolphpreckels
James D. Phelan
Drowning When Crossing Eddy River In Skiff
A deputy forest guard BP Cortney and his six year old niece Imogene Wilde drowned while crossing the Clarks Fork river near Eddy Montana in a sail rigged skiff. Mrs Courtney survived by clinging to the overturned craft as the current swept the trio away. Cortney, formerly a Northwest region guard, was noted for prior public service.
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Missoula
Mont
Bhe Missoulian
Eddy
Clarks Fork River
BP. Cortney
Imogene Wilde
Courtney
Cuba declines to bear debts incurred by Spain
Havana reports Secretary of State Velez refused Spain’s proposal that Cuba assume part of Spain’s colonial debt. The note dated May 27 1909 urged close ties and shared history but Cuba’s constitution prevents accepting the debt. Velez reiterated June 19 that Cuba cannot negotiate the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Veles
Senor Soler
Spain
Cuba
Senor Velez
Department of State
Velez
Senor Yotez
Tragedy Ends Idaho Farm Quarrel In Self-Inflicted Death
Spokane reports a farmer, Philly Clemens, killed his wife after she left him via a matrimonial bureau. When a posse arrived to recover belongings near Deary Idaho, Clemens fired through a window, shot his wife, then, trapped in the house, killed himself with a throat cut as the group breached the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Philly Clemons
Deary
Idaho
Clemens
Faith in Peary at North Pole claimed by friends
Washington reports in a telegraphic rumor that explorer Robert E Peary may have planted the Stars and Stripes at the North Pole after his July departure from Etap a Greenland. News has not arrived since August 17 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert Edwin Peary
Peary
North Pole
Etapa
Greenland
Roosevelt
Dia
Russians Fire British Steamer Near Birke Coast
Russian torpedo boat fired on the British steamer Woodburn near Birke island after she failed to answer a sign from a Russian commander. A crew member was wounded by a shell fragment piercing a steam pipe. The Woodburn, damaged, was taken to Asta by the cruiser for treatment before returning home. The incident follows signals about nervousness over Emperor Nicholas and Emperor William meeting nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viborg
Finkand
Seitensteaner Woodburn
Birke
Emperor Nicholas
Emperor Willam
Raeset
Nicholas
Woodburn
Copenhagen
Sring
Coal price dispute testimony in government suit
Wages and coal prices feature in a government case against coal roads. Witness William Buie testifies that after the 1902 Roosevelt settlement miners gained a one percent wage rise for every five cent rise above four dollars and a half per ton, while operators benefited similarly. The public may have paid about twenty four million more for coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Statiatician
Roosevelt
Bule
Stocking Causes Death in New Jersey Woman
Mrs Phoebe Clayton of Freehold New Jersey died in Long Branch hospital from blood poisoning caused by dye from her stocking seeping into a leg wound after a wagon overturn. A light runabout incident left her with a broken leg and a deep wound, leading to amputation and ultimately death from gangrene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Phoebe Clayton
Freebuld
N. J
Long Branch
Woman Offers Baby for Ticket to Germany
A young widow Elisabeth Albert proposed to give up her baby to Mrs Prentiss Cobb Hale for passage to Germany claiming her dying mother needs her. She says she cannot support the child since her husband’s death and hopes for relief through the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
San Francisco
Elisabeth Albert
Prentiss Cobb Hale
Feud Ends in Tragedy In Town Murder Scene
A feud between local men in the city led to a tragedy at the theater. Charles Leninger and Metatongh were among those involved, with Herbert Gren and others affected. Police investigate as families mourn and public notices warn of possible further violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ita
Leninger
Ientyine
Henan
Herbert Gren
Gampers Study Donations in Europe and More
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Gampers studying donations in Europe and a court-related matter. Mentions New York and foreign disputes, unclear dates, and possible political or legal tensions surrounding aid or contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gampers
Europe
Braganza sale sparks tough alienation case in Portland
In Portland Oregon John Brangana faces a landmark issue after selling his wife for 150 to H Ruddat and then suing the purchaser for alienating affections. Ruddat produced a bill of sale bearing Braganza and his wife signatures as defense. Attorneys Lagan and Stevenson handle the case in circuit court with the unusual document as evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland, Ore
John Braganes
H. Ruddat
Ruddat
John F. Lagan
John H. Stevenson
Portland
Oregon
John Bragansa
Beama Braganze
Hughes Maiden Speech Sparks Senate Tariff Debate
Senator Hughes of Colorado used a Friday senate moment to comment on print paper and wood pulp tariff provisions. He rebutted Bailey’s claim the Democratic platform was by one man and praised the party's presidential candidate while deriding the opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hughes
Colorado
Senate
Johnson
North Diekota
Bailey
Bryan
Africa
Hoosevelt
Falling Off in Exports Washington
A bureau of statistics statement says exports from the United States will fall below 1908 and 1907, and slightly below 1906. Domestic merchandise exports were 1.426 billion in 1908, 1.864 billion in 1907, and 1.714 billion in 1908. The bureau estimates fiscal 1908 exports nearly 20 million below 1908 and 1907, and perhaps 60 million below 1906.
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Washington
Bureau of Statistics
United States
Great Britain Disputes Participation in Railroad Loan
Great Britain requests America not press claim to join the $27.6 million Haakow- S2eChuem railroad loan amid long negotiations with China. British ambassador James Bryce is informed of the arrangement. In separate town news a mob drives Bishop Bonacum and priests from Alyous after a church visit. violence by 200 to 260 people disrupts the parish.
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London
Great Britain
America
James Bryce
Washington
Alyance
Neio
Bonacum
Catholic Diowere of
Lincoln
Father O'Brien
Seward
Kline
Brainerd
Prbvake
Alyous
Father Murphy
Vacher Murphy
Tony Catholics
Ben Cutholics
Father Marcuse Interferener
Woman Judge Cautions Graduates on Wits and Witnesses
New York Supreme Court Justice Procter Clark spoke at Carnegie Hall Friday night to the 11 graduates of the class of New York law. He warned that women are often given to exaggeration on the witness stand and urged caution in examining female witnesses. The judge emphasized the need for restraint and accuracy in courtroom oratory and decorum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Supreme Court
Procter Clark
New York
Carnegie Ball
Turbulent 1904 News Roundup Across Multiple Topics
A chaotic compilation of 1904 events including births in El Paso, tornado fatalities in Missouri, battleship and submarine fundraisers, alligator shipments from New Orleans, a Black Hand conviction in Fernie, a Santa Ana cow tragedy, Missouri exhibit funding, Philippine mutiny reports, Woodmen of the World encampment plans, Noordam ship collision, a Bellefontaine assassination attempt, Senator Lorimer’s oath, Vicksburg gunboat voyage, and labor unrest among iron and steel workers.
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Arkaneny
Wyoming
New Orleans
Los Angeles
Kambala
Joseph B. Rameria
Chicago
Canada
Fernie
B.C
Harper B. Bennett
Eugeda T. Bennett
Joseph Davis
Santa Ana
Cal
Philippine Constabulary
Davao
Philippine Mandi
Constabulary
Woodmen of the World
Holland American Line
Noordam
William J. Bryan
Nantucket
William R. Niven
Bellefontain
Ban Finnelaey
Horn
Aiantic
Ansuumated Association
Ron, Stow & Tu
American Steal and Vin Plate Company
Amuy
Mowlimilagem
Chimtoh
Wiliam
France
Lalanie
Palieres
Inetieie
Goa
Weta Bane
Hanld Amandee
Pal
W Woods
Fred Tempeness
Jamey Rondon
Sholom Ware
Abe Jame
Ier
Tunlor
Wild list of accidents and crimes from the northwest
A chaotic tumble of reports from Humboldt, Cascade, and Montana areas. Injuries, fires, and explosions touch Humboldt county officers and railroad workers while train robberies and violent incidents ripple through Montana and Oregon. Local judges, railroad officials, and lawmen figure in bankruptcies and investigations as communities reel from a string of mishaps and misfortunes.
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Montana
Honolulu
Ulark
Grumblare the Gearten Om
Qquine
Fey
Beatie
York
Pet
Leeland
SPA
Bpantah
Ther
Trade of the Philippines
Hyreau
Philippines
Arapok
Chear
Connee
Chomaman
Oding & Rumday
Marty Sprig
Weadburn
Bunker Hill
Howian
Lit
Heston
Tony More
Holt Homes
Faimael Gamprr
Ikot Offelemtii Ab
Cuskpetituan
Portlmmo MA
HS Wee
NEG
Puredecer
Hix
Malem
Ore - Adah
Nopletrom
He Mint
Hirkily Pevterroom
Maren al Reba
Nordstrom Ee
Ats Temperanes
Dam Norey
Goth
Witsnase
W. H. Butterbaugs
el Paso
Texas
Monette
Andrew A. McCormick
McCormick Farm
Howe
Northwest
Mandy
Volver
Grover Cleveland
Fore
Humboldt County
Tg Reo
Nevada
Jenny
Lewin
Cascade Counties
Aga
Ray Head
St. Louis
Marry Croyle
Sonern Pacific
Truily
Livingston
Montroy
Burlington Ka\ road company
Tolucs
L. J. Kiniz
Alfred Wihersehem
Shaniko
Ore
Bernard H. Trumbull
Comercial
Minors Central
John 8. McLaughlin
Helena
Hunt
Kimberly Miteng Company
East Helena
Sing
Northern Pacific
James Calvin Towers
George Hastings
Harry Gruber
Walsh
Lee Self
Bandusky
Harvey
Bell
B' Curry
Kit Curry
Great Northern
Jamon McCron
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
Liberty Bell
Tank Development League
Norris
Frank Stevens
Y Nile
Poun
William
Arbon County
Washoe
Ona
Washoe Copper Company
Fround Aeuse
W. Law
Rosebud
Huet
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