Taft administration backs probe into Ballinger-Pinchot clash
The Taft presidency signals full support for a congressional investigation into the Ballinger-Pinchot controversy. Observers say the president seeks a merciless inquiry to counter an organized movement to undermine his administration and Roosevelt policies. The Senate adoption of Flint's resolution directs the attorney general to deliver all related papers.
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Taft
Ballinger
Interior
Experts Take the Stand in the Sheridan Case
Special to the Honansa GOLDFIELD Dec 21 At session end of the Sheridan trial the defense called Dr Gibson from the state Insane asylum at Reno to testify for the defendant. The state finished rebuttal and began expert testimony. Gibson will resume tomorrow followed by several others as rebuttal continues. It is now believed the case will not go to the jury before Thursday night.
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Honansa Goldfield
Gibson
Reno
Averill
Morris
J. A. Saunders
Cleve H. Baker
Cap Nolmont
Agalin de Nouaney
Morey
Carroll and Bennett in ten round draw
Portland reports Jimmy Carroll of San Francisco and Marinett of Dakota bantamweights fought ten rounds to a draw before the City Athletic Club tonight.
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Carroll
Bennett
Frrean
Portland
Himmy Carroll
San Francisco
Jockey Marinett
Dakdand
Rove City Athletic Club
Zelayan Troops Routed by the Revolutionists
Associated Press reports Zelaya’s forces were routed by Nic araguan revolutionists near Rama in a hours long battle. General Estrada led victories along an eight mile front and claimed Recree and Vanduex strongholds. Casualties were high for the government and many prisoners were taken.
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Bluefields
Estrada
Zelaya
Rama
Recree
Vanduexs
Nasautt
Ainse
Godfrey Fowler
32Rd Infantry
VU. 5. A
Une
Tatumbla
Mena
Ze- Taya
Phil Scott Acquitted of Assault Charge
A jury acquitted Phil Scott of assault with intent to kill after more than two hours deliberation. The district court case drew substantial attention as testimony and instructions dominated proceedings. The verdict was delivered shortly before 2 o clock this morning, with ongoing discussion about related indictments and systemic critiques of the grand jury.
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Phil Scott
Phi Scott
Wasault
Marning
District Court
Scott
Manhattan
Danish University Panel Clears Cook Swindler Claim
A Copenhagen university committee finds Dr. Cook’s North Pole discovery claim unproven and brands him a swindler. The report, accepted by the university, notes Cook’s observations as worthless while public and papers attack him. estimates place his lecture and narrative sales above eighty thousand dollars.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
University of Copenhagen
Cook
North Pole
Tthe University
Denmark
Aswime
Scientific World
Kru Rastiateenen
Hiddhe
Urey
Mmodore Gustav Holm
Yale
Holm
State troops used to avert a race war at Magnolia
Magnolia Alu December 21 state troops and armed deputies patrolled streets and public roads into Magnolia. One of four desperadoes charged with Algernon Lewis’s murder was in a stockade. White residents guarded homes as fears persisted of a planned attack and retribution against whites after the burning of Clint Montgomery.
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Associated Press
Magnolia
Alu
Clint Montgomery
Algernon Lewis
Harvard to seek extend athletic membership in ICAS
Harvard announces it will apply for membership extension in the Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States at the upcoming annual convention. The meeting is scheduled in New York on December 28.
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Harvard
Associated Press
Cambridge
Mass
Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States
Association
New York
Extradition Granted for Suspect Wanted in Arizona Attack
Sacramento report: Governor grants extradition of a defendant sought by Arizona authorities for an alleged attack with a belt on W. W. Thiews at Ash Park. The individual was arrested at San Mer after a failed attempt.
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Associated Press
Sacramento
Guvernor
W. W. Thiews
Ash Park
San Mer
Congress Adjourns Until January Fourth Amid Ballinger Pinchot Inquiry
Washington December 21 Congress adjourned until January 4. Key steps moved to widen the Ballinger Pinchot investigation. A Flint resolution demanded all papers in the rake matter, and Jones read a Ballinger letter urging an inquiry. He called for a broad probe including forestry officials and charges against the interior department. House session lasted ten minutes.
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Associated Mens
Washington
Congress
Baliinger-Pinchot
Flint
Jones
Ballinger
Forestry Service
Administration of
Interior Department
Huntington Park Gas and Park Bonds Defeated
Huntington Park votes defeated both land related measures yesterday. Gas bonds went 120 to 69 against, and park bonds failed 130 to 53, reflecting statewide caution on public funding.
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Associated Press
Huntington
Cal
Sole Acquitted of Charges by Wife in Oakland Case
In Oakland on December 21, C P Coldoen traveling auditor for the Pax Pacific Line company was acquitted of charges of failure to provide for his family as Mary Collura, his wife, testified that at his arrest he was supporting a needy family.
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Oakland
C. P. Coldoen
Paxeifie Sine Cae Company
Mary Collura
Fire at Jacksonville asylum destroys north wing
A central hospital for the insane in Jacksonville burned tonight, destroying the north wing and threatening other parts for hours. Firemen suffered injuries while fighting the blaze. Reports say several patients escaped to the attic and may have perished there as they climbed from cells.
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Associated Prins Jacksonville
Central Hospital For the Insane
Feathery Fight Ends In Ten Rounds Here
Ad Wolgast was awarded the decision over Frank Picato in a ten round bout at the arena in Los Angeles on March 21. Picato faced Wolgast in a close contest with both fighters testing the other with frequent exchanges. Wolgast controlled the middle rounds and was judged the winner by the ring officials.
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Los Angeles
Per
Wolgast
Anatic Wife of Leopold 18 Expelled
Brussels dispatch details the expulsion of the Baroness Vaughan once king Leopold arranged a church wedding rumor. Princess Louise enters Belgium amid royal welcomes and Praises from the people. Palace gates close to control rioting as citizens view the fallen.
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Anatic
Leopold
Associated Preas
Brussels
Vaughan
Mme
Belgium
Louiwe
Chateau Belvedere
Elie
Menjareh
Catafalque
Madriz Inaugurated President of Nicaragua
Jose Madriz was inaugurated as president of Nicaragua at the palace with ex president Zelaya in attendance. Madriz pledged to restore peace and prosperity and announced amnesty and prisoner releases from the penitentiary. Riots in Granada led to the arrest of Rudolph Downing, an American. The American consul filed a protest.
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Jose Madriz
Nicaragua
Associated Press
Managua
Jose Madrix
Zelaya
Madriz
Trias
Wass
Granada
Rudolph Downing
Crittenton Missions Seek Million Dollar Endowment
New York December 21 a memorial to Florence Crittenton founder Charles Nelson Crittenton will fund a nationwide endowment of one million dollars for the missions. Gifts from friends will drive the collection with life members urged to donate one hundred dollars each. The missions aim to rescue fallen women.
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Associated Press
New York
Florence Crittenton
United States
Charles Nelon Crittenton
Friends of the Missions
Life
Mr. Crittontan
Local Rushed Report on River Dredging Plans
An official statement from Chairman Alexander outlines proposed river improvements near Paluang. The briefing covers expected routes, methods, and projected timelines amid commuter concerns on a five mile stretch and related infrastructure work.
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Paluang
Alexander
Hows
San Jose Updazes on Bandit Identity Remains Doubtful
The positive identification of Walter R. Carroll as the "denny store" bandit remains doubtful though Dr. Gleason who was twice held up by the man, viewed the remains today with others who had previously pursued the fugitive.
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Associated Press
San Jose
Walter R. Carrol
Gleason
Agen
Dr Cook Not Aboard Carmania Steamer
Associated Press reports from London indicate Dr Predérieck A. Cook did not board the Carmania steamship. The liner reached Queenstown and Liverpool with Cook absent as a passenger, according to dispatches from the two ports.
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DR. Cook
Cammania
Associated London
Queenstown
Liverpool
Tate
Predérieck A. Cook
Carmania
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