Warriner Sentenced to Six Years for Embezzlement
Charles J. Warriner, local treasurer of the Big Four railroad in Cincinnati, pleaded guilty to embezzlement and received six years in the state penitentiary after requesting immediate sentencing. The case exposes a $643,000 shortage and ties to blackmail involving a key figure, with Mrs. Jeannette Stewart Ford slated for trial next Monday.
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Associated Prose
Cincinnati
Charles J. Warriner
Big Four Railroad
Warriner
Jeannette Stewart Ford
Warwiner
Sheridan case may go to jury this evening
Dr. Hep ler of Reno testified five hours for the defense as cross examination heated. The trial may end tomorrow with a possible night session and the case submitted to the jury before Friday. Local opinion favors acquittal for Sheridan.
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Sheridan
Ronauan Goldfield
Bec
Hepler
Reno
Alaska Coal Lands Develop urged by governor in annual report
Governor HogGatt urges early development of Alaska coal fields to supply Pacific slope states and U S navy with high grade fuel. He calls for shifting authority to Justice, fair land disposal, US Geological Survey mine inspection, native land rights, and quick patent action to deter fraud and promote mining.
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Associated Press
Washington
We Great Coal Felda
Alaska
Pacific
United States Navy
Wilford B. Hoggatt
Walter E. Clark
Hogentt
United States
Hoggatt
Department of Justice
Department of the Interior
United States Geological Survey
Fanuska
Behring
Seward Peninsula
Fire destroys new St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Reno
A December 22 fire near Wheelman theatre destroyed the new St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic church in Reno after spreading from the Wheelman Theatre. Losses exceed 109000 dollars with church damage around 50000 and a 60000 organ. Century Club building narrowly escaped. Wheelman Theatre valued at 15000 with 8000 insurance. Father Tubman expected back for Christmas.
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Reno
Wheelman
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic
Century Club
Father Tubman
Europe
Ex President Zelaya cites foreign threat in Nicaragua surrender
Zelaya issues manifesto claiming his resignation aimed to shield Nicaragua from a powerful foreign intervention. He argues Americas, Cannon and Grace events followed legal lines and cites fears of US style intervention. Rumors of Honduran refugees, possible invasion, and Gonzales commanding Rama troops surface as Washington notes no official update. Estrada may push toward Greytown and then towns along the San Juan river toward Managua.
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Associated Press
Managua
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Niaragua
Americas
United States
Cra
Maine
Guatemala
Moudurix
Octopeqne
Gonzales
Washington
Estrada
Greytown
San Juan River
Paat Greytown
Nicarague
Seaboard
Follows Unwritten Law Triggered Triple Mine Death
London Ky Dec 22 A 26 year old miner William Murray shot and killed El bert Cole his wife and her mother at Pitsburg then fatally shot himself. Motive cited as objection to Cole and Mrs Murray friendship.
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Associated Woods
London
Pitsburg
William Murray
Elbert Cole
Japanese steamer reports distress call near Cape Plateary
The Japanese steamer Kagu Maru wirelessed that she sighted the schooner Susie M. Plumber in distress and abandoned about 100 miles south of Cape Plateary. No details on the crew or damage were given in the message.
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Associated Prexa
Seattle
Wireless
Susie M. Plumber
Cape Plattery
Right to Burn Grass on Own Land Upheld by Court
California Supreme Court ruled section of the penal code prohibiting landowners from burning grass or trash on their own land without a written permit from the district fire warden as unconstitutional and oppressive. The decision came on appeal by S. E. L. Metapes of Madera County who was arrested for burning around a well he was digging.
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Associated Pro Se
Francisco
California
Supreme Court
S. E. L. Metapes
Madera County
Man Thought Dead Turns Up Alive in West
Aberdeen Maryland December 22. Three years ago Henry Christopher vanished and his estate was probated after courts in Aberdeen and Breen California declared him dead. His insurance policy was paid. He has reappeared at his brother's ranch near Fresno but will not discuss his past.
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Aberdeen
M. D
H Henry Christopher
Breeno
Cal
Fresno
Schley Urges Peary to Submit Proofs on North Pole Claim
Rear Admiral Schley, retired, again voices confidence in Dr. Cook and calls on Commander Peary to submit his proofs of reaching the North Pole to a scientific body outside the National Geographical Society. He argues prompt submission would settle the disputed claim in the interest of justice.
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Washington
Cook
Sehley
Penry
North Pole
National Geographical Society
Sus ‘Tice
Peary
Senator J. McLaurin Dies at 61 From Heart Failure
Jackson Mississippi December 22 Associated Press reports Senator J A McLaurin died suddenly at his Brandon home from heart failure. The 61 year old was seated in a rocking chair before a fire in his library when the fatal stroke struck.
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Associated Proms
Jackson, Miss
J. McLaurin
Brandon
McLaurin
Suit Filed for Libel Against Hearst Magazine
Philadelphia lawyer Thomps B. Warned filed a federal libel suit seeking 75000 damages against International Magazine Co. owner W R Hearst over Cosmopolitan Magazine article Tragedies of the Sugar Trust. The piece reproduced a letter from Attorney General Wickersham to Henry Wise. Harned is among those indicted in the Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Company cases.
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Associated Provo
New York
Wise
Harned
Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Company
Salts
Timlin Death Ruled Accidental by Coroner Jury
A coroner's jury in Chicago ruled Roger Timlin mining promoter of San Francisco and Fickifield died by accidental gunshot wound in his hotel room. The verdict follows his found death in a downtown hotel.
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Frew
Chicago
Roger
Timlin
San Francisco
Fickifield
Frustrated American Oil Exports Urge Treaty Renewal
American oil exporters report a sharp drop in exports to France from 1,000,000 to 28,368 dollars in a month and push Congress to renew the reciprocity treaty with France. They also seek renewal of the Spain treaty before August 31, 1910, noting sharply reduced champagne imports from France due to war measures.
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Washington
Amer
Seun
Tameral Ol
France
Congress
Spain
Unknown airship sighting over Worcester at night
A mysterious airship hovered over Worcester Massachusetts at 30 to 40 miles per hour. It appeared twice, searched the city with a light, and lingered about two hours at an estimated height of 2000 feet.
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Associated Press
Worcester
Mass
Whiskey found buried in Spencer courthouse ruins
Workmen tearing down the old Spencer courthouse unearthed a gallon jug of whiskey sealed with wax and labeled Deposited by Joseph Freeland 1826 distilled in Owen county in 1823. About half the contents remained.
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Associated Press
Spencer
Ind
Works
Joseph Freeland
Owen County
Stricken rancher commits terrible deed in Fresno tragedy
In Fresno on December 22, G. C. Chev rand a rancher suddenly driven insane killed his wife with a hatchet and murdered four children while they slept. He fought a youth on the porch before fleeing toward a railroad track where a posse found his body in a culvert. one child Claude is dead and Gladys dying with others recovering.
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Meena
Fresno
G. C. Chevy Rond
Claude
George
Gladys
Nellie
Claudis
Sf McClung
McClung
MeClung
MeChung
Chengrond
Residence at Goldfield Wrecked by Explosion
A blast at Dr. Wheeler’s residence on Crystal and Bellevue streets in Goldfield destroyed the building and left only fumes as neighbors reported the house burned to the ground within minutes. Wheeler was away in Diamondfeld. experts say dynamite is unlikely the cause and damage is about 5000 dollars.
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Ansovlatol
Itrexn
Goldfield
Dem
Dr. Wheeler
Crystal
Bellevue Streets
Wheeler
Diamondfeld
Miner Daly Injured at Midway With Severely Crushed Hand
Jown Daly, a Midway miner, sustained a severe hand crush injury while at work last evening. The incident affected several workers. doctors expect no amputation but Daly will be unable to work for several weeks. City Bakery notes emphasize quality and quantity.
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Jown Daly
Midway
Worl Oy
Daly
World
Death of Bowery political figure Timothy P. Sullivan
Timothy P. Sullivan known as Little Tim of the Bowery died after six months of poor health. The longtime political figure had chaired the finance committee of the board of aldermen and served in the state legislature and as acting mayor. Big Tim Sullivan remains as the remaining famous Sullivan.
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Associated Pron
New York
Timothy P. Sullivan
Little Tim
the Bowery
Bright
Board of
Aldermain
Big Tim
Timothy B. Sullivan
Suit Alleging Payment Promise After Wedding
Mrs Lacrois sues husband Auguste Lacroit for 2000 dollars, claiming he agreed to pay her the sum as part of a contract upon their marriage. The case arises in San Francisco with the filing date noted as December 22.
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Associated Frees
San Francisco
Auguste Lacroit
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Lelaya
America
Governor Hoggatt
NEW Catholic
Supgeribo
Sonanza
Schley
Hearst
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