Northwest Notes and Miscellaneous 1907 Crime and Politics
A jumble of notes: a fireman killed in a Davis Street fire, a Denver murder charge facing Father Leo, a Colorado case of arson by an engineer, an Ormsby County indictment against a bank president, and a projected international authors congress in Denver. Also reports of nominations, diphtheria in Caliente, Nevada, Montana railroad law upheld, and rail route irrigation plans.
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Davis Stith Furnitue
Tuccon
Wyoming
Fremont
Plane River
Sage Creek
Leo
Denver
Greeley Whitford
Edward Price
Colorado Midland Railroad
Stotein Wise
Florissant
Colo
Ormsby County
Nevada
T. B Rickey
State Bank
Wilford B. Hoggett
Alaska
Claris Eames Millard
Uribe
Utica
Caliente
Montana
Supreme Court
Norther Pacific
Clemente
Helena
Salt Lake
Salt Lake City
Los Angeles
Cody
Coty Athetic
Omnala
Ke Jy
Srowde
GM Marah
Hiler Suieitees
Paeblo
Wits
Lalineide
Jefferson Panty
Liew
Burien
Castro Defies United States in Venezuela Arbitration Question
The United States seeks information from Venezuela as the Senate will be asked to review the dispute between Caracas and Washington. Venezuela declines to arbitrate each issue separately, prompting a diplomatic deadlock. The State Department notes arbitration leaves no foundation for future action and presses for a suitable tribunal.
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Washingto Venezuela
Anme
Cuatro
State Department
Miniecer Roseau
Venezuela
United Siatea Senate
Nes
The
Hague
Railroads Accused of Losing Millions in Mail Fees
In Washington the charge was raised that railroads profited from mail handling, claiming $70,100,000 drained from the public. Lloyd of Missouri urged a House inquiry into post office department practices, while Wanger of Pennsylvania promised an investigation.
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Washington
Ties House
Lloyd
Missouri
Wanger
Fennsylvania
Mistaken Policy Sparks Pox Panic in Rome
A chaotic report in Rome declares a feared smallpox outbreak has prompted misguided policy and public alarm. Officials worry misapplied methods threaten revenue and public safety while rumors of wider contagion drive panic.
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Komi
Rome
Powder Explosion Trains Fire After Rain Delays Cargo
A freight train derailed and exploded after a powder cargo ignited during a rainstorm. Fire crews fought the blaze as sections of the line were damaged, causing detours and forcing officials to inspect for further hazards. The incident disrupted service and prompted a detailed inquiry into the cause and safety measures.
Russian anarchist attempts to murder chief of police
A Russian student Lazarus Averbuch aimed to kill Chief Shippey in the hall of the police station. The chief fired and killed the assailant. Averbuch, 22, lived with his sister Olga at 218 Washburn avenue after fleeing Kishineff violence in Russia. The attack followed recent city parade tensions involving unemployed men.
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Chigaen
George M Shing
Harry
de Silvers
James Foley
Etrugele
Lazarus Averbuch
Washburn Avenue
Averbuch
Olga
America
Austria
Kishneff
Russia
Chief Shippey
Roosevelt Defends Wilfley Over China Court Charges
President Roosevelt’s defense of Lebbeus Wilfley is made public after Secretary Root’s analytical review of seven impeachment charges. The charges, raised by Lorin Andrews, relate to Wilfley’s administration of the U S court for China at Shanghai. Root argues the misconduct cited does not justify impeachment while detailing lax justice in Shanghai and Wilfley’s mission to reform conditions.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Lebbeus R. Wilfrey
Root
Lorin Andrews
House Committee On Judiciary
Dudge Wiltey
United States Cour
China
Shanghai
Uncle Wilfley
Roct
Wilfley
Stand as Bane Slander Stories of Peonage and Misuse of Laborers
An immigration committee investigation into conditions in southern turpentine camps and other industries addresses peonage and labor abuses. Rep Williams of Mississippi argues that abroad sensational peonage stories harmed the public, blaming labor agents in New York for spreading false reports to divert immigrants to other regions.
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Washington
Immigration Committee
South
House
Wiliams
Mississippi
Sewall
New York
Ten Thousand Employees Laid Off Missouri Railroads
A Missouri railroad summary reports about ten thousand employees dismissed across railroads to offset heavy revenue losses. Figures from the state railroad commission estimate unemployment costs and layoff scope during early June, with details including mechanical and clerical staff reductions and local impacts.
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St Louis
Minsni
Ronda
Culerudoans Charged With Appropriating Coal and Timber
Authorities report Culerudoans charged after alleged theft of coal and timber lande in region near Washington state border. Court records indicate prior incidents, with hearings set to determine if evidence supports charges. Prosecutors pursue remedies from local timber firms and energy concerns amid ongoing investigations.
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Ain Mundi
Wtablte
Po Tik Ifiotvens Bial Lavete Nein
Soder Dential
Ayelbendl
Tapout
Tap Mieke Ceurtel
Fia
Bradley Wins Coveted TOCA Victory in Kentucky Senate Vote
In Frankfort six weeks into the balloting four Democrats switch to the Republican candidate former Governor William O Bradley, elected to the United States Senate by a 64 to 60 vote amid a joint assembly. Bradley, a veteran Kentuckian and lawyer, has long been honored by Republicans, including multiple nominations and a past offer to be minister to Korea. The opposition was led by Herkham, with voters from both parties finalizing the result.
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Aso Viates
Heckham
Allen
Blackburn
Bradley
Kentucky
Wver
Kentuely
Republican National Committee
Harrison
Korea
Loulaville
Bomb Attempt on Shah of Persia Fails in Teheran
In Teheran a Friday bomb attempt wounded three outriders and narrowly missed Shah of Persia as his procession moved toward a nearby town. The Shah avoided harm by using a carriage instead of his motor car after sending the car ahead.
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Teheran
Persia
Jist
Shar
Fleet Leaves Callao for Magdalena Bay
The fleet of American battleships departed Callao and sails toward Magdalena Bay with an estimated arrival around March 1. The voyage covers about 3012 nautical miles and hinges on Magdalena Bay target practice which may take about thirty days. The circuit of South America, including Trinidad, Rio, Punta Arenas, and Callao, took roughly seventy three days.
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Callao
Magdalena Bay
Callas
San Francisco
Hampton Roads
Decor der II
South America
Trinidad
Panama
Rio
Punta’ Arenas
El Paso Remembers Pat Garrett Shot Near Las Cruces
Pat Garrett famed Lincoln County sheriff who killed Billy the Kid was shot and killed by J Wayne Brazie a ranch hand near Las Cruces New Mexico during a ranch dispute Garrett and a friend on a buckboard were overtaken Brazie fired twice Garrett fell dead on the highway while returning from a visit to a ranch title of the article notes his continental renown and frontier fame but omits other details
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EL Paso
Tex
Pat Garrett
Lincoln County
New Mexico
Billy the Kit
J. Wayne Brazie
Las Cruces
N. M
Garrett
Novoe Vremya Sees Atpertean Plane Fortifying Manila
A Russian view argues the Atpertean plan would fortify Manila Cavite into a premier Pacific naval base for the United States. It claims that completing Manila works would force Manchuria open to American interests and that Roosevelt’s soft words mask the big stick.
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St Petersburg
Novoe Vreniya
Manila
Cavite
Pacific
United States
Roosevelt
Manchuria
America
Explosion in Sulphur Plant Claims Six Employed Deaths
In Brooklyn six workers at the No Hone Sulphur mill perished or were severely injured when a sulphur powder explosion ignited during milling. A truck driver was crushed by roof debris and the plant suffered about 100000 dollars in damage. Nearby reports describe violence at a Guaymas ranch with casualties among Yaqui and Japanese workers, plus various legal and local actions mentioned in fragmented notes.
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New York
No Hone Sulphur Company
Brooklyn
Vanpirich
Bulldine Tha
Mt Ik
Operators to work hours without eating in Northern Pacific plan
Nine St Paul Minn telegraph operators will face no salary cuts under the federal hours of service law effective March 4. They will mostly keep current schedules with split shifts and those on nine hours will lose a meal hour. Explosion in La Rowhia mine near San Juan de Sabinas killed seventy six workers Thursday morning as preparations were underway to change shift, with casualties among laborers and Japanese workers.
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St. Paul, Minn
Northern Pacific
Muaquiz
Moaloo
la Rowhia
San Juan de Sabinas
Warrington Court Bars Youth From Postal Delivery Role
A Warrington judge ruled a young Amerian applicant unsuitable for a special delivery messenger post, declaring the vacancy prejudicial to youth welfare. The order bars selecting him for the role and directs that current post clerks fill duties to meet the vacancy.
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Warrington
Ganden Moyer Ie
Ameriia
Wuldetter Eaerird
Railroads seek nine hour law extension for telegraphers
Washington officials from railroads nationwide attend an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing on extending the nine hour limit. Thirty seven applications are on file. the Georgia Southern and Florida and St Joseph and Grand Island railways are denied for lack of good cause. The rest argue shortages of competent telegraph operators and financial hardship from hiring more staff.
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Washington
Inter State Commerce Commission
Georgia Southern & Florida Railway
St. Joseph
Thenother
Jerome's Scalp Petition Seeks New York DA Removal
Twenty two signatures join a petition to Governor Hughes asking removal of William Jerome as district attorney of New York County. The Metropolitan Street Railway stockholders accuse Jerome of failing to prosecute alleged jury fixing and sales testimony frauds, delaying actions against life insurers per the Armstrong committee, and shielding a criminal conspiracy to divert railway funds, with hundreds of stockholders losing money.
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New York
William Therome
Hughes
Albany
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
William EB. King
Jerome
Life Insurance Companies of
Armstrong
Metropolitan Wt Railway Company of
New York City
Japanese Deny Severe Financial Dimculti
Tokyo officials reject claims of a crisis stating no panic exists in Japan despite reports from New York and London indicating financial turmoil. Analysts say the decline in Japanese securities stems from market uncertainty and misinterpretation rather than an actual calamity.
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Tokio
New York
London
Trial verdict clears former chief of police in Baltic Lake case
The court found former Chief of Police Gh Guilty Not Not Bast Lake City on charges of accepting a bribe of 480 to protect associates, and to aid money transfers of 10 000 in Balt Lake on September 19, 1406. The judge declared the former officer not guilty of the main charges, and stated the outcome will end the matter with no further prosecution.
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Bast Lake City
Inom Samt
Aheets
Uriel
Atetriet Coe
Balt Lake
Ballater
Unclear text on committee route and speaker remarks
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a committee and speaker remarks about a route and a diner building project. References to an election or nomination, limited following, and a lack of strong support are hinted. Details are garbled and names or places are not readable.
Hoosier Favors Gok Fights at Manila Carnival
An unclear report mentions a hoosier favoring events at a Manila carnival and a sentient member of an Indian Humane Society addressing President Roosevelt. The piece references improvised records and an incident at the Winkie House, with disputed interference and plans tied to a spur and axe metaphor.
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Washington
Memnber
Indian Humane Society
Roosevelt
Manila
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