Cashier in Healdsburg Bank Faces $100,000 Shortage
Special to the Healdsburg dispatch reports a cash shortage exceeding 100000 at the Bank of Healdsburg. Cashier Edward Rowland admitted responsibility while Bank Commissioner Watson investigated the Bonanza. Directors and Rowland Sr. arranged funds to cover losses, ensuring depositors lose nothing. Rowland allegedly invested in mining stock.
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Healdsburg
Bank of Healdsburg
Farmers and Mechanics Bank
Edward Rowland
Watson
William Rowland
Rowland, Sr
Rowland
Murder charge in Boas death shocks San Francisco
John W. Wilson will be charged with murdering his employer Harry Boas, an electrician who died after ingesting strychnine powder sent by mail. Detectives say Wilson aimed to take control of the business, with handwriting expert confirming the fatal directions matched Wilson.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
John W. Wilson
Harry Boas
Keller
Kelley
Wilson
Boas
Theodore Kytka
Arrest of M. J. Keller Unexplained in Tonopah
M J Keller known as Iraih Mike was arrested Saturday night on suspicion and is jailed locally. Sheriff withheld details. offense alleged to have occurred in the north where he once lived before Tonopah. Keller has resided in Tonopah about three years, briefly worked at the Casino and in the Tonopah Liquor Co. He formerly had a good reputation among local business men. United States Deputy Marshal Bob Grimman’s arrival suggests a federal connection to the case.
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M. J. Kellen
Iriah Mike
Keller
Tonopah
Ema
United “States
Bob Grimman
Carson
Yeaterflay
Helena Postoffice Authorized in Clifford Mining District
J McCormack reported that Washington has established a new post office in the Clifford mining district to be called Helena. Wayne H. Smith is appointed postmaster. A strong recommendation backed this decision, with routing likely via Tonopah as the shortest path.
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J. ©. McCormack
Postoffice Department
Wash
Ington
Postoffice
Clifford
Helena
Wayne
H. Smith
Tonopah
Renowned Engineer 18 at Arctic Mining and Trading
The article profiles an eminent engineer who worked for the Arctic Mining and Trading company at Teller. It notes his role in a massive northern project, the construction of a 32 mile ditch, and mentions his service as assistant manager at Bartels Tin Mining company.
Nevada presidential vote totals and state police measure
Nevada voters backed Taft 10214, Bryan 10655, Debs 2029, Hisgen 416. Socialist party gains ballot access. State police bill referendum passed. In Berlin, Germany and Japan deny plans for a China agreement similar to the American-Japanese understanding. no steps toward such talks were taken and none expected soon.
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Agoviated Press
Carson City
Nevada
Taft
Bryan
Debs
Hisgen
Socialist Party
Ita
Berlin
Germany
Japan
China
Foreign Office
Waters Ravaged by Flood In Pine Bluff Arkansas
Associated Press reports a government dyke failed in Pine Bluff Arkansas as the Arkansas river cut toward Harding's bayou. Five houses and a warehouse were swept away while the Cady Hardwood mill suffered major damage and Barraque street area was wrecked affecting residents. Concurrently the Buford sailed to Manila with 800 sailors and West Point graduates to serve as officers in the Philippine scouts carrying treasury funds.
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Associated Press
Pine Bluff
Ark
Arkansas Packet Company
Cady
Barraque Street
San Francisco
United States Army
Buford
Manila
Asiatic Station
West Point
Philippine Scouts
Ber Treasury
Triple Tragedy Monday in Los Angeles
A jealous lover provoked a fatal shooting spree in Los Angeles as Frank Maywealther, a porter, killed Mrs Dora Devaughn and Howard Dean before fatally wounding himself. Police say he shot himself after the double murder.
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Los Angeles
Miliattress
New Immigration Commissioner Is Sworn In
Daniel J. Keefe of Michigan, president of the Transport Workers Union of America, was sworn in as commissioner general of immigration in Washington on December 7.
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Associated Press
Washington
Daniel J. Keefe
Michigan
Ochgandrocent and Transport Workers’ Union of America
Immigration
Montana strike ends in Gebo mine settlement
Vice President White of the United Mine Workers visited Lewiston Montana and brokered a settlement ending the Gebo mine strike. Workers returned to work. In interior Alaska Harvey contracted typhoid fever and, with Mrs Harvey, traveled less than a day on a dog sled for medical care. Mrs Harvey is noted as an authority on native customs. Harvey plans to depart soon for the Wagner district to oversee property.
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Lewiston
Mont
White
United Mine Workers
Gebo
Cape Prince of Wales
Alaska
Harvey
Teave
Wagner District
Stevens Case Trials Open in San Francisco Murder Charge
In San Francisco on December 7, eight jurors were selected today in the trial of I W Chang a Korean charged with the murder of Durham White Stevens the American adviser to the Korean emperor who was killed March 29 in this city.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
I. W. Chang
Durham White Stevens
Better Days for the South Opened by Congress Meeting
Washington December 7 The Southern Commercial Congress opened with forecasts of unprecedented economic and commercial progress for the south. Notable speakers included Secretary of War Luke E Wright and Secretary of Commerce Oscar S Strauss at the inaugural session.
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Associated Press
Washington
Southern Commercial Congress
Luke E. Wright
Oscar 8. Strauss
Department of Commmerce and Labor
California's Governor Ile Hayti's New Ruler Enroute
Dispatches describe General Firmin arriving by steamer with sixty followers, bound for Port au Prince to claim leadership after Nord Afi Rogge. Elsewhere, Governor Betton of Sacramento faces custody after Elks banquet, with jewels found hidden in a ship bunkers and a hospital stay for recovery.
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Associated
San Juan
P. Ri
General Firmin
Viri
Ban Francisco
Associated Press
Tar Tohnson
Lbo Betti Redding
Gitetuh Stormer
Betton
Lotte
Sydney
Australia
Sacramento
Hold up men rob a bank in Portland
In Portland Oregon at 6 o clock tonight three unmasked men robbed the eastside bank at East Washington and Grand Avenue. They secured about 165,000. Clerks were forced to surrender as two robbers entered with revolvers and one guarded the door. The money was pried from the receiving teller and the trio fled before an alarm could be raised.
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Associated Press
Portland
Ore
Eastside Bank
East Washington
Grand Avenue
Oil profits in court records in Standard Oil case
New York December 7 figures showing profits of Standard Oil subsidiaries were presented in the federal suit to dissolve the company. John Archbold testified briefly and Henry Ford of Standard Oil of California spoke for the defense as prosecutors highlighted profits including 115 percent on 200000 capital for Continental and about 55000000 on a 1000000 capitalization for Standard of Indiana between 1899 and 1906.
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Associated Press
New York
Standard Oil Company
Standard
John Archbold
Henry T.ford
Standard Oil Company of
California
Continental Company
Middle West
Etna Te Een Eet Eeaseaeeer
Speculation Narrows As Market Enters Quiet Pause
In New York on December 7 the stock market shows a narrowed speculative scope with market pools run by certain operators and room traders handling most activity. Transactions were cautious and undecided amid firm bond prices.
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Associated Press
New York
Fita
Promotion Committee Heli Meeting At Elks Club
Last evening the Tor Promotion committee met in Elks club rooms. The constitution and by laws committee reported and their by law was adopted. The committee secured quarters in the State Building and will have a furnished office to handle future business. A committee was appointed to coordinate with county commissioners to ensure poll tax funds fund county roadwork. The meeting discussed town gasoline age limits and inspection of tasks with the commissioners on town marshal duties. W Girton of Silver Bow testified before the meeting.
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Elks Club
Tor
W. Girton
Silver Bow
Boycott Intensifies as Austria Adds Turkish Game
Report notes rising boycott activity amid Austrian tensions and mentions a Turkish game added to the Joe’s Committee list, reflecting ongoing economic and political pressure. The fragment references expanding opposition actions and international responses during a period of protest.
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Pavison Theater
Bilver
Hiet
Waters
Montana
Stevens
Ile
Hayti
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