Western land fraud scheme linked to timber and mineral land thefts
A sprawling Western land fraud indictment targets a U S Senator, a former U S official, a famed railroad figure, two wealthy lumber magnates, and numerous railroad operators and officials. The probe spans California to the Dakotas, with evidence from San Francisco detectives and federal prosecutors detailing timber and mineral land thefts, forged titles, and large forest holdings now likely to revert to the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aman
Atlantic
Pacific
United States
Washington
United Stites Disteet
Hall
Giliestese Prarais
Elargeel Tech
California
Volopade
Oregon
Idaho
Mortana
Minnesota
Dakotas
Praeisco
Francis J.joney
Urs
San Praneisco Gy
San Fried
Hieney
Elle Bindre
Grations
San Pratt Ciscose
Jnplicoll
Hie
Dnterior Department
Wumun
Corpaneljans
Weittave
Hales Senates
Seetabel Coispillor
Witiel
Tts
Labor Waerld
Pomeroy Miners Continue Strike Amid Talks
Miners in Pomeroy remain out after a prolonged stir that began in January. Workers insist on settlement of their demands as two joint conferences with the operators failed to reach an agreement. The dispute continues with no immediate home return in sight.
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Pomeroy
Jirmary
Next Local Head Won't Be Named Yet Says Union
The Local 1 chapter of District 17 United Mine Workers signals a forthcoming leadership choice. Members are urged to submit subscriptions as discussions begin on who will come to the front, with responses expected in due course.
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United Mine Workers of Atmeerica
Labor Argus
Trial of Haywood trial of Haywood
The lengthy Mayer Billy wood Pettibone case has opened with William Dood on trial for life in a murder network. Twelve jurors were chosen and faced harsh conditions while the prosecution relies on an alleged confession by Tirery Overbard to Jamies McParthanl as the key evidence. The defense questions the confession and the handling of the witness, amid unusual safeguards and religious overtones surrounding the main suspect.
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Mayer Blllywood Pettibone
Willian Dood
Jon
Tlingg
Thoms Bi
Ges
Dtler
Finley McBuan
Fanehers Sathel
D. Ginna
Farmery Doane Ula Farm
Pawel
Nurehe Fhemer
Lew Scrivener
Dwrtsolt
Levi Ar Penite
Burns
Reliuicher
Same FE
Tirery
Ovebard
Jamies McParthanl
Ovelard
McBarthand
McParthiad
Heaven
Fair Trial Pledge Against Diabolical Plot Claims
The defense seeks a fair impartial trial to reveal the truth about a purported plot they deem diabolical. They argue a just proceeding would expose schemes feared by many detective agencies and protect the public from perceived conspiracies.
Pinkerton Spy Is Knocked Out at Conventions
A fragmented report notes a Pinkerton spy being knocked out amid local convention activity. Names and details are garbled, but references to a miner union, regional convention, and city entities suggest political tension and law enforcement involvement around the event.
Labor Argus offers Pinkerton Spy with yearly subs
A public notice urges West Virginia union members to subscribe to The Labor Argus to receive a free copy of The Pinkerton Labor Spy. It claims mine owners used terror against Weminer’s union in Maho and Colorado before the Haywood Pettibone case and discourages missing dues at the financial secretary’s desk.
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Labor Argus
Pinkerton Labor
West Virginia
Weminer
Maho
Colorado
Moyer
Haywood and Pettibone
Public Printer Stillings Accused of Discriminating Labor
Delegates from the Washington Bookbinders Union accuse Public Printer Stillings of targeting union members in staffing cuts. They cite the discharge of 200 workers as evidence of anti union policy and say the action harmed legitimate union activists while implying political pressure from higher officials including President Roosevelt.
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Stillings
Meeney
Washington Bookbinder
Lie Contr Labor
Wnion Bn
Feeney
Ma. Stillings
Nnjou Mathers
Willian
Gallagher
Joseph Hindbent
Caninineg
Qmung
Feeney Drimmunest
Hee
McManus
Roosevelt
Mr. Sillings
Hoosevelt
Central
Tabor Union
Bintery
Lindery
Allie
Agian
A Fable About Mules From Enterprise Captain
A captain of Industry once tried farming after being busted by trusts and discovered he had earned five fingered in money and a barn full of grain.
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Trusts
Not a miner on the jury
Oak Times correspondent discusses reports blaming the Whipple mine disaster and argues against a jury of minors. The caller suggests practical miners should serve on a coroner’s jury, noting many minors lack mining knowledge and would not judge the deaths justly.
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Oak TI
Fayette Bite
Whipple
Jones
Cleiggy
Peonage Cases to Be Tried in Federal Court
West Virginia peonage cases set for trial at the current federal term. United States Attorney General Charles W. Russell is in Washington to prosecute the cases.
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West Virginia
Asati
United States
Charles W. Russell
Wshington
Practice What You Preach in Labor Argus Ad
A fragmented reading urges union members and their families to study Labor Argus advertising. It accuses business writers of attacking patrons and supporting a paper that advocates their own interests.
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Labor Argus
Sallail
Miners in West Virginia District 17 See Rising Union Growth
The Labor Argus reports rapid growth in District 17 with steady monthly gains in membership. Leaders like President J M Grixo and Organizer Chappelle visited Smithers, Hickory Camp, and other locals, boosting morale as locals push for broader organizing across West Virginia coal fields. A large gathering at Smithers drew praise for the new president, while meetings in Hickory Camp and Longacre track continued expansion and increased participation. The Pinkerton Taber Spy book offer promotes a free copy with a subscription form, and local officials note improving conditions and rising enthusiasm among miners.
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Distriet
Cabin Creek
West Virginia
J. M. Grixo
Chappelle
Smithers
Sigt Sind
Pinkerton Taber
Detective Bureau
Labor Argus
Unionism praised by Francis Fr Honey in California
Francis Fr Honey, the attorney who unearthed a prath machine in San Francisco, is hailed as a hero of the union movement across the west. In a California State University address he urged respect for labor, warned against corrupt politicians, and argued that labor and merchants both share civic duties and rights under the law.
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Francis Fr. Honey
San Francisco
Howe
West
Honey
Wade
Jollar
California State University
Trader Union
Labor Party
Gomimott
United States
Elish
Do You Chew A St Paul Writer Reports Tobacco Content
A St Paul writer notes the Minnesota Pure Food Commission is probing tobacco sold in the state. The piece claims English Curve Gut and Ducky Strike contain approximately 40 percent tobacco with the rest wrapping papers. It mentions Duke's Mixtnes XO per cent and Durham lacking tobacco, with garbled wording throughout.
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A. St. Paul
Minnesota + Pure Food Commission
Duke
Durham
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Riddle
Forth
Tee Tell
Vinh Tity Y Hye
Mec
D HS
Morris
Organi Kerallan
Une Ion
Hickory
Mosses
Harry Ronsfield
Charley Kerala
Adyicus
Dithin Nigent
Old Country
Holbert
Joseph Jaegin
Wsident
Aynted
Joyalab Blakely
Aid
John Fo Welch
Longacre
Aecaller
Argus Nan
Sonal
Arthur Atking
Tnislirg
Atking
Organized Labor
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