Fragments of Mixed Tragic and Legal News Across Several States
A garbled report covers multiple incidents from Oregon Washington Montana and Wyoming. It notes a fire fatality in La Grande and surveyors at Ink between Hustington, Oregon, plus a western road right of way dispute. Also mentions a manslaughter verdict in Medicine Lake and various legal actions including embezzlement sentencing in Cheyenne and cattle theft pleas in Laramie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Waldron
la Grande
Ore
Hustington
Medical Lake
Wesh
Supreme Court Rules Against Senator Burton in Bribery Case
The Supreme Court affirmed a Missouri federal court verdict fining and imprisoning United States Senator Ralph Burton of Kansas. He received six months in Iron County Jail, a $2,500 fine, and loss of future government office eligibility for taking a $100 monthly retainer from Rialto Grain & Securities of St Louis over five months to influence a government order. Justice Harlan wrote the opinion, overruling Burton's defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton
Rialto Grain & Securities Company of
Pt Louis
Tragedy at Insane Asylum as Myers Murders Savage
William Myers attacked at the state insane asylum, fatally striking William Savage with a 4 club after a scuffle near the dining hall. Attendant Clot intervened as Myers grabbed a stick, injuring another patient, William Dilley, who survived. Savage died about two hours later.
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William Myers
State Insane Asylum
William Savage
William Dilley
Are
Tate Mental Hospital
Pangealieh
Murray
Willian Dilley
Bath Lake
Myers
Dilley
Savage
Cuff
Attack on Flying American Flag Steamer Near Melilla
The steamer Manolita flying the American flag was attacked by Moors off Penon de Velas between Tetuan and Melilla. Moors boarded the ship from a Moorish boat, taking several passengers from the Beni Barregue tribe and forcing the crew to surrender others.
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Maillia
Malilla
Morocco
Bond
Tetuan
Penon de Veles
Melilla
Hore
Death at Lynnville warehouse in wine tragedy
A Mayfield visitor found Mark Wilson his brother West Wilson and Arthur Went dead in Wilson’s Lynnville warehouse after a Sunday night shooting. Revolvers lay by Arthur West and West Wilson. Two witnesses said they were there minutes before and left them on good terms despite drinking. It is believed West Wilson and Arthur Went shot each other and one bullet hit Mark Wilson.
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Mark Wilson
Ogden Fire Destroys Large Block at Burton Implement
A major blaze in Ogden broke out at the Burton Implement company store on Twenty third street and Washington avenue shortly after 1 o clock. Much of the business district burned with flames crossing Washington avenue and igniting other fires. Fireman Baggett was severely injured when a wall collapsed. Loss estimated between 260000 and 950000 dollars.
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Ogden, Uran
Burton Implement Company
Twenty-third Street
Washington Avenue
Bagmett
Fire Walkers Almost Burned in Tahiti Rite Exhibition
In Berkeley two fire walkers Priext Pabla Aptta and his wife attempted a bare foot walk over a pit of white hot stones. Their clothing caught fire and both suffered severe burns before spectators rescued them. Only upper bodies showed injuries, feet showed no evidence of contact with the flames.
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Berkeley, Col
Fie
Tahiti
Berkeley
Priext Pabla Apttanotend Hile
Trade With Australia A 1905 Snapshot From Commerce Report
A Washington report by the department of commerce and labor notes that trade between the United States and British Australia totaled 18 million dollars in 1905, down from 24.5 million the prior year and up from 14 million in 1895. Imports from British Australia rose from 4.666 million in 1895 to 12 million in 1905, while exports to Australia increased from 9 million to 26 million in the same period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Commerce and Labor
Mayo
United States
British Australia
Desertion Hits Plum Run Mines Amid Strikes
In Steubenville Ohio an exodus of forty inbound miners for United States Coal Company’s Plum Run mines left only eight at the site as strikers’ pickets urged departures. The deserters claim misrepresentations during employment and accuse others of joining the strike page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville, O
Plum Run
United States Coal Company
Union Labor Bank Opens in Chicago
The Commonwealth Trust and Savings Bank, Chicago's first union labor banking institution, opened its doors Saturday. It is organized under the laws of Arians with an authorized capital of 2,100,000 dollars, divided into shares of six dollars each. The bank's managing officers are practical bankers with long experience and the board of directors includes prominent labor figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Commonwealth Trust and Savings Bank
Voliva Announces Major Budget Cuts at Zion City Church
W A Voliva, head of the Christian Catholic church at Zion City, told followers on Sunday that from January 1 to May 29 expenses dropped from 9800 to 3832 dollars per month. He attributed savings to staff reductions and salary cuts, predicting ecclesiastical department savings of about 70000 dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
W. A. Youve
Christian Catholic Church
Zion City
German consul killed in Panama attack in New Orleans report
Cannich, vice consul of Germany at Bocas del Toro, Panama, and cashier of the United States Fruit company, was shot by a native named Meler on May 12 in a Panama restaurant. Cannich and Consul Beckman were together. Meler opened fire without warning, aiming at Beckman but fatally striking Cannich. The assailant was arrested. Technologies and authorities are noted in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Cannich
Germany
Bocas del Toro
Panama
United States Fruit Company
Meler
Beckman
Can
Hungarian crisis looms as Hungary seeks autonomous tariff
Vienna reports a new Hungarian crisis imminent as Emperor Francis Joseph refuses to approve the cabinet's demand for an autonomous Hungarian tariff. Premier Wekerle has visited Vienna twice, but the crown and ministers stand against the Hungarian demand in the common Austro-Hungarian customs area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Francis Joseph
de. Wekerle
Crown
Council of Ministers
Nebraska land fraud indictments opened in Cherry County
Omaha reports a grand jury has returned numerous indictments in connection with alleged land frauds in Cherry County and elsewhere in Nebraska. The charges include conspiracy to obtain government land through fraudulent entries and related offenses, with several indicted individuals facing court action as the jury filed its report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Renora
Cherry County
Nebraska
Newark man dies after attempting rescue on moving train
Charles Wanlake of Newark Ohio, a Kenyon graduate, jumped from a midnight express to save others but was killed when the door opened and the train neared a bridge east of Cook's Station near Washington Court House. The incident occurred at midnight Saturday as passengers crowded the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, O
Charles Wanlake
Newark
Kenyon College
Cook's Station
Washington Court House
Westlake
Navigation aid bill passes with authorized additions
A House of Representatives debate over a lighthouse navigation bill centers on authorizations tied to existing funding. Mr Mans of Illinois explains the measure carries no new appropriation but authorizations to be provided in related bills. The text references a total amount around $300,000 for related projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Mans of
Illnois
Auto Crash Kills Woman Near Erie Telegraph Pole
One woman died and three others were hospitalized in serious condition after a high speed automobile collision on the lake road near Erie Girard county. A party leaving Cleveland en route to Buffalo Sunday morning lost control on a sharp curve and struck a telegraph pole.
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Telegraph Pole
Erie
Lake Road
Girard
Cleveland
Buffalo
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery advertised cures
An old advertisement touts Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for chronic cough consumption and long standing diseases. It claims relief for bronchial and lung ailments and offers free correspondence with Dr. Pierce and a title book of extracts. It emphasizes no alcohol and invites readers to order study copies or bound volumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy
Pierce
Hiennes
Piers
Duffalo
Pirro
World Muslim Population and Sacred Texts Noted
A conservative estimate places the Muslim population at 209000000 worldwide. The Koran is readable by one twelfth of that number, while the Bible has been translated into every language spoken by followers of the same prophet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zwemer
Arabia
Mra Winslow's Soothing and Odd Odorescene
Fragmentary OCR reads as quirky lines about Mra Winslow's Soothing with mentions of Celts imper desesperate and a nervous Johnny loving a motor car smell. A Punch quote notes odor as reassurance of danger past. Garileht Tex herb laxative cited as better than drugs, with garbled phrases.
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Johnny
Motor Cara
N. J—Beause
Dickens Oral Source For Twenty Three Phrase Real Origin
A fragment from a Kansas City Star piece links Dickens to modern slang and cites a scene from The Tale of Two Cities where the line "Twenty three" is used. It notes that the phrase now signals many meanings like all in and end, attributed to Dickens by readers and critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickens
Kansas City Star
Sidney Carton
Bread Dyspepsia and Grape Note Food Claim
An advertisement argues white bread causes digestive issues due to starch and diastase absence. It promotes Grape Note Food made from whole wheat and barley, moisture and warmth processing to develop natural diastase, claiming it better digestion, strength, and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Tharn's & Roxon
House Passes Naval Bill Amid Split Market Amendment
Washington reports the House halted the naval appropriation bill at 99.764 million dollars after two weeks of debate. An amendment allowing the secretary of the navy to buy chains anchors and cordage in open markets if cheaper was defeated 188 to 129. In related news Carl Schurz a German born former senator and cabinet member died in New York at age 70 after a long public life.
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Washington
House
Secretary of the Navy
Pacific Coast
Republians
Yos
Meeers
Haugen
Iowa
Thomas
Longworth
Carl Schurz
Germany
Senate
New York
United States
Missouri
Schurs
Cologne
East
Ninety-first Street
Schure
Liberal Party
Cincinnati
Horace Greeley
Interior
Mayes
Offee
Naturalization Law Viewed as Joke by Congress
Washington after the naval appropriation bill debate the house moved to committee to review the naturalization bill. Rep Hepburn of Town declares naturalization essential and quotes few refusals, noting courts admit aliens routinely while citizens are made with ease. He calls the law a notorious fact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Hepburn
Attempt to rob treasury foiled by soldiers in San Francisco
A gang tried to loot the United States subtreasury at Commercial and Kearney streets Thursday night. Soldiers from Company G, Eleventh Infantry guarding the Sam's transpire box fired upon the robbers who returned fire, ending the attempted heist without reported injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francsco
United States
Commercial
Kearney
Company G
Eleventh Infantry
Girl Avenged in Russia as Officer Slain by Unknown Person
In Tamboft, Russia, police officer Zhanoff who tortured Marie Spiridonovo was shot by an unknown assailant. Avenging revolutionaries reportedly delivered the same fate to Abramoff, the Cossack wac e who boasted of his cruelty while she was imprisoned.
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Marie Spiridonovo
Ausassinated
Tamboft
Russia
Zhanoff
Maria Spiridonovo
Young Revolution
Borinsegu¢bak
Abramoff
Earthquake Factors in California Canal Decision
Washington report cites the San Francisco quake as a key factor in the state committee vote on the inter oceanic canal. The majority supports a sea level canal, arguing how waves could affect locks and dams. The sea level stance was submitted Thursday by Senator Kittredge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
San Francisco
State Committee On Inter Oceanic Canal
Kittredge
Connecticut Fire Insurance calls stockholders meeting
Hartford director directed circular to stockholders calling a May 29 meeting to act on the board's recommendation to address the company's precarious financial condition amid dwindling surplus and mounting losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford, Conn
Brown
The
Connecticut Fire Insurance Company
Panama canal cost estimates for fiscal year ending 1907
Secretary Taft submitted detailed estimates totaling 26 043 281 dollars to the House for Panama canal construction. The figures cover five main categories including salaries, incidentals, Isthmus labor, materials, and equipment, with a large portion allotted to labor on the Isthmus and Isthmus supplies. The plan also authorizes a 1 250 000 loan to the Panama Railway Company for equipment and improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Panama Canal
House
Taft
Treasury Department
Fithmian Canal Commission
Isthmus
Panama
Panama Rail- Toad Company
Telephone versus Telegraph in 1902 Census Findings
A Census Bureau special report notes in 1902 the telephone system handled over three quarters of wire mileage for both telephones and telegraphs, employed about 70 percent of wage earners, paid over two thirds of wages and accounted for over two thirds of revenues and expenses. Washington also marked Cuba’s fourth anniversary with a banquet by Minister Quesada at the Cuban legation attended by Root, Foraker, Admiral Schley, General Bell, and the diplomatic corps, praising U S support and the Roosevelt-Root friendship.
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Washington
Mutual
Cuba
Quesada
Root
Foraker
Schley
J. Franklin Bell
Roosevelt
Fortune for San Francisco Refugee
Mrs. Andres Nelson, a widow with nine children burned out in the great fire, is promised two hundred fifty thousand dollars. Her husband, a tanner, died in July 1898 leaving the family destitute. They lived on the south side and she supported them without appeal to her wealthy father-in-law. The fire destroyed their home and fortunes. Now the Sweden-based father-in-law dies, his estates go to his late son’s widow and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Andres Nelison
Sweden
Palma Remains Chief of State in Havana Inauguration
President Palma was inaugurated at noon Sunday with the diplomatic corps in full uniform, cabinet officers, senators, congressmen, judges, heads of departments and representatives of economic, agricultural and commercial associations. Liberal congressmen did not attend. The ceremony occurred in the red salon of the palace and the oath was administered by the chief justice of the supreme court before a dais of supreme court judges.
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Havana
Palma
Congress
Lehler
Supreme Court
Lxbt
Potter of New York Preaches on Washington Memorial restoration
Eulogized Washington at Al Sainte church Curadon where a monument to Sir Lawrence Washington is proposed to be restored. Bishop Potter’s sermon drew comparisons to Napoleon Wellington and Washington, praising the memory and intent to perpetuate a great name.
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London
Misney Potter
New York
al Sainte Church
Curadon
Lawrence Washington
George Washington
Potter
Napoleon
Wellington
Washington
Europe
Washington cable incident leads to shooting of horse
A New York paper reports James Watson, an American, retreated after a collision as a heavy vehicle struck a bicyclist and driver fled. Watson drew a revolver and shot the horse to halt pursuit, was taken to the police station, and offered compensation to the horse owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Irs
Mays
Jame Watson
Fas
Watson
Passingomathius
Complaint Moves Again Over Open Door in Manchuria
American merchants active in eastern trade and members of the American Asiatic Association report that Japanese authorities in Manchuria have not fully adhered to the open door principle. Correspondence exists between Secretary Ford of the association and the Japanese embassy. Japanese authorities insist they are implementing Gut's open trade intent for Manchuria.
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Vanamgron
American Asiatic Association
Manchuri
Ford
Japan
Mameburia
Dean's Kidney Fills Advert Says Relief for Women
A testimonial touts Dean's Kidney Fills as relief for backache languor urinary issues and general health decline. The narrator claims improved kidney function and vitality after use and notes the product is sold by dealers for 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Daughters of Nobility Dress Finances and Etiquette
Royal princesses manage strict dress budgets tied to rank with modest daytime outfits and lavish gowns for weddings. The London paper notes a duchess's $1,600 yearly dress allowance, while some highborn sisters spend far more, up to many thousands annually. Empress sets trend with simple daywear and white evening gowns. Mothers advised to avoid unsafe remedies for infants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fife
Russia
Philosophy from Kansas and the blind guesswork of earth
The Eldorado Republican ridicules the claim that earthquakes have a known cause or timeline. It argues no one knows where earth came from or why quakes occur, and suggests the best path is to pursue knowledge rather than certainty. The piece mocks overconfident statements about nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Eldorado Republican
Prisoner’s Fortune Surges Over Million Amid Break in Sea Quentin
A man finishing a two year sentence at Sea Quentin prison California for shooting his wife has land holdings near Los Angeles now valued at upward of 1 million. The tale notes the contrast between the prisoner’s legal fate and his vast pre imprisonment investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea Quentin Prison
California
Los Angeles
Taking the Odd Trick
A dialogue between a wife and husband centers on cooking and hiring cooks. The husband jokes about telegraphing his mother with a tempting salary, while the wife laments finding a cook who suits him, and the husband retorts that she could if she went after the right one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Bolie
Limb Raw As Piece Of Beef Cured By Cuticura
Newark U S N man H J Myers details a three year itching skin condition shrinking to a raw leg below the knee. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment he reports a complete cure in three weeks and continues to use Cuticura products. July 8 1908 Newark New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
F Fnally
H. J. Myers
U. 8.N
New York
War on Soap Moves Through New York Hotels
Scientific medical authorities wage a campaign against soap used promiscuously. Toilet soap cakes have been driven from hotels and offices in New York. Recent tests found filth and disease bacteria in most samples, with soap from first class hotels no better than cheaper ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Debate Over Airship Authority Splits Cabinet Britain
In London discussions rise about which department can acquire and operate airships for defense. Some advocate creating a new national defense body named the Aerality, arguing for a centralized authority beyond war or navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
I Landon
War Department
Navy Department
Department of National Defense
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Pocatello Tribune
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Fort Hall
Sherman Hill Copper Company
Fred Thinsen
Sherman Hill
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Seattle
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Travelle
Mary Powell
Laramie
Stevens
Rosebud
Mefford
Gerick McHae
Inger F. M. Smith
James Remington
L. C. Hartman
Portland
W. ©. Fischer
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