Graft Scandal Unfolds In Grand Rapids Water Deal
The Grand Rapids bribery hearings reveal extensive payoffs tied to the Michigan water contract. Ex city officials and a state senator face testimony on a scheme delivering hundreds to thousands in bribes, with key figures detailing payments and promised rewards amid ongoing investigations and venue questions.
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Grand Haphis
Mich
Ciy
Lanti Salisbury
Burns
Galisbury
Alerman de Pager
de Pagster
Havine
Salinbury
Michigan
Salsbury
de Pagter
Salisbury
Saulsiburs
Nebe Deler
Attorbey Smedley
Salnbuw
Newham
Gale
St Ene
Fret
Anit Muir
Muir
Lake Michican
SALSBURY CONFESSION ROILS CITY POLITICS
The confession of ex City Attorney Lant Salsbury reveals new details on a white scandal in this city and implicates prominent officials. The testimony links Senators Burn and Furss and other officials to bribery sums, while omitting Rotem from mention. Details suggest a broader conspiracy uncovered after years of press focus.
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Grand Maplix
Lant Salsbury
Dorit Gurne
Salisbury
Rotem
Stnetor Buranwar
J. Clark Sprost
Grindn Dernserat
J. A. Gam New
David Furss
Melloch
Alderman Film
Insubordination Charge Against General Wood Heard
Washington December 1 Brigadier General John B Brooke retired ex governor general of Cuba testifies before the senate military affairs committee charging General Leonard Wood with insubordination. Brooke contends Wood violated orders in Santiago misused authority sent communications to the war department over his superior and hindered military discipline.
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Washington
Iaonard Wood
John B. Brooke
Cuba
Senate Committee of Military Affairs
Brooke
Wood
Santiago
War Department
Tts
General Wood
Philippines
General Bracke
Antes
Orro
Havana
Marmnong
Santwihen
General Brooke
Ile
General Frooke
Canuasiendon
Adjutant General
Visi
Brook
Sanithage
Adrling
Minister's Wives Lecture by Bishop Huntington
The sermon to ministers wives from the Central Ney er Soreness diocese laments worldly influences on marriages and asserts pastors are responsible for household order while criticizing wives who neglect vows and dress standards.
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Huntington
Pbvracdnes
Central Neyer
Lynching of Ten Men Then Executed in Felcher
In Shreveport Louisiana on December 1 a crowd of about 1200 witnessed the lynching of Phil Davin Walter Carter and Clint Thomas in the Felcher area near Siwert. The ten men were hanged after being accused of participating in the fatal shooting of Robert Adger. Two African Americans Sam Lee and Peter remained in custody as the scene cried for justice.
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Shreveport
Phil ‘Davin
Walter Carter
Clint Thomas Hegroes
Felcher
Miller
Siwert
Robert Adger
Tench
Sam Lee
Peter
Negrees
Belcher
Treaty Arrives and German Recognition on Isthmus
Five American warships gathered on this side as the canal treaty arrives at Colon aboard the City of Washington. Germany recognizes Panama as a sovereign state, with the emperor extending full recognition and good wishes for its prosperity. News from Colon reports quiet conditions and normal business resumption, while U S officers note political prisoners but overall calm. Panama’s commission sails home after completing its two week mission, and new agents are named to Ecuador and Cuba.
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Colo
City of Washington
New York
Colon
Senor Esprilia
Republic of
Pan R
Paunama
Panama
United States
Atlanta
Mayoner
Nashville
Esriy
Maine
Dixie
Germany
Washington
Dec
Haron von Dem Jusche Baddenhausen
M. Bunnu-Varllin
Republic
Colombia
Herran
Hercan
Plats Department
Reyes
State Department
Republic of Panama
Department
General Reyes
Reyer
Herman
Wnwucerseful
Rolivir
Atate
Ramon Villsrino
Ecuador
Manuel Corrollats
Cuba
Panama Commission
Menuel Amador
Frederico Boyd
Coton
Siguranca
Carlos Arovemena
Whettieton
Texation
Pungma
Vencaunta
Guiana
Port of Spain
Triniad
Ciudad Folivar
Panamantans
Venezueli
Buent Vertura
Paris
The
Herald
Sthimus
Failure of Duty in Preventing Access to President
Captain John W. and three detective sergeants and patrolmen of the city force stood trial charged with failure of duty in preventing Arthur Deming from reaching President Roosvelt. The case centers on alleged lapses by officials who allowed a crank to approach the presidential vicinity.
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Crank
Roossvelt
York
John W. Re
Otty Force
Arthur Deming
Reowovwit
Deming Plot Revealed At Church Service Trial
A trial reveals a suspected plot involving Deming tied to a forged message and an alleged attempt to harm a prominent figure after church services. Police and witnesses describe Deming as carrying a hand satchel and being linked to the envelope handed to the president. Authorities note no outward signs would have aroused suspicion.
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Deming
Tlepis
Robes
Pesan
Bone
Air Roosevelt
Fotice
Greene
Loeb
Star Bnogks
Japanese student arrested for dagger attempt on Marquis
Yokohama reports a Japanese medical student arrested at the Marquis Ito’s villa in Mzo on suspicion of attempting to assassinate the statesman. He wore a dagger under his kimono. Authorities believe the plot follows a string of sensational newspapers and reflects renewed calls for ministerial assassinations.
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Yokohama
Ite
Mzo
Belevea
Tupun
Washington Deliberations On Adjournment And Appointments
Reported House and Senate proceedings discuss a thirty minute debate window for adjournment, partisan remarks, and requests for committee chairmanships. In the Senate, Penrose introduces a resolution to obtain postoffice papers, with a largely routine session and focus on private pensions and Smoot expulsion petitions.
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Washington
Der
Cushman
Ward
Fish
Hay
Williams
Payne
Hull
Congress
Alphonse-Gaston and Leon
White House
Washington, D. C
DeArmond
Senate
Alphonse
Gaston
Leon
Penrose
Committee of
Postoffice Department
R Ente
Denese
Smoot
Utah
Cullom
Battle Over Kansas Supreme Court Appointment Stirs District Fight
A Kansas to Topeka battle rages over the appointment to succeed Justice Pollock. Washington of Parsons and allies claim Third district influence and point to court personnel from multiple districts, while Nation argues First district dominance in state jobs and salaries. The dispute centers on district representation, personnel totals, and the perceived fairness of the selection process.
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Supreme Justice
Justice Pulluck
W. D. Atkinson
Parsons
Ryan
Atkinon
Pollock
Ewing
Leavenworth County
Kingman
Brown
Talley
Douglas
Cotb
Wyandotte
Crozier
Leavenworth
Safford
Shawnie
Alentine
Franklin
Brewer
Horton
Atchison
Hurd
Martin
Allen
Linn
Stove
Segwe Parsons
Eee Sone Supreme Co
Kansas
Nation
Justice Pollock
Thin Ist
Firat
Pitet
Amd
Bechtision
Hentz Bard
William Messeneve
Juhmon
Messetner
Fk BH
Smythe
A. J. Binge
T. B. We
AMER
Grab
DB Briges
E Shmuel
Alver
Topeka
J. le
Oeratd
Pri Kelly
Mun
UN Trial Reformatory
Bout
Na‘Winfield
Julia Tuley
Penitentf
He Chamberlain
Stock Communaivewis
C. A. Rice Craters State Board of Charities
Seth G. Wells
Cole
Hud Parnes
Merrian
Pentten
Te Weldy
Eee
T. B Hatmeld
Ae Emgland
Aupreme Egjatts Gragren Stubblefeld
Carpenter
Per di BF
Nye
Eluvator
State House
Adamson
Rass
Brent
Bultey
Tha Tima
Jammer
Bea Ferident
Kansas City
Dan
Aithoush
Tintphan
Inman
Conrad Ox Harry Tree
Batley
Ted Boonties
Fick Stith
ER. Simon
Anwever
le Wades
Marion County
Happerie
Snowfall Stuns Topeka Residents As Weather Shifts
In Topeka the reported snow total reached ten inches eight tenths unexpectedly covering streets. Forecasters did not anticipate the storm and warn of warming trends with a predicted fair period into the next day. North winds then shift, temperature readings show a drop before rising again.
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Topeka
Stantard
Karinns
Gul
Tonlgne
Wedresiay
Jerry Simpson Plans Opposition to Beef Combine in Texas
Fort Worth reports Jerry Simpson of Roswell New Mexico attends one of five committee meetings to organize a company opposing the beef combine. Promoters and Texas cattlemen meet to discuss low cattle prices and potential market reactions. John W. Springer of Denver is connected to the effort. SomeHatchers claim cattle prices have not fallen this year, a view challenged by the gathering.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Jerry Simpson
Roswell
N. M
Pela
Simeon
John W. Springer
Denver
Charlee W. Ardowen
Chelfs Free: Case Dismissed in Harveyville Hearing
In Harveyville Kansas on December 1 the murder case against Cheries Chef and Edward Chef, a father and son, was dismissed after a preliminary hearing on the Witham Smith killing of November 9. No evidence supported charging the men, and county officials admitted lack of sufficient proof.
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Harveyville
Kas
Cheries
Edward Chef
Witham Smnile
Beaman
Murda
He Declines Missouri Invite as He Favors Canada
A notable figure expresses preference for Canada over accepting an invitation from Missouri officials. The stance signals international preference and alters expected regional relations. No further details on dates or individuals are provided in the fragment.
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Missouri
Zeigler Cleared of Involvement in Missouri Legislation Indictment
A Montreal dispatch reports Zeigler of New York, named in Missouri charges, had nothing to do with the legislation and is innocent. After meetings with D. J. Kelley, who is under indictment, Zeigler was said to be acting as a potential representative for Missouri Attorney General Crow to induce Kelley to turn state's evidence.
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New York
D. J. Kelley
Missouri Supreme Court
Montreal
Times
Lee
Crow
Missouri
Kelley
Kelleys
Zeigier
Oil Boom Near Ellsworth Prompts Drilling Rush
An Ellsworth area farm shows strong signs of oil, sparking a rush to prospect. The Urbenek family faced severe underground steam and odor from the open well, prompting abandonment. The lodge and Standard Oil Company dispatched experts and a drilling outfit from Boulder to Elmworth Township to begin operations despite delays.
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Ellsworth
Elsworth
Ngartined Io Narie
Telleworth CO
Iinecclaseber Company
Wellington
Fille- Worth
Elmworth
Fractured OCR License Payment Notice
Treasury of ty Sen due since September 1 license tax for operation of the rooms. Demand for payment delayed. license authority halted operations. Persistent failure would force shutdown and penalties. Government demand grows urgent as efforts to collect continue despite confusion.
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Ty Sen
Erman
Mutual troubles ended as trustees vindicate Karwan Life bid
Actuaries report for Karwan Mutual Life Insurance cites a strong estate and full contract obligations met. Illinois State Treasury fees paid amount to 133000 plus 17064, total 150,000, distributed among original holders. Trustees’ administration improved business and assets admitted at 775 i. ity values and liabilities.
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Karwan Mutual Life Insurance Company
Tlnake Life
Posson
Tras
Murgas Mutual
Tilinois Tate Trsurance Company
Tasurance Coman
Ec Comtes
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