Judge Arrests Eleven In Pendleton Land Fraud Case
United States District Attorney John J. Hall and Deputy Marshal Proebster arrested eleven Pendleton witnesses in the Asa B. Thompson land fraud prosecution. Charges include false affidavits and conspiracy with Charles Cunningham and Judge J A Hartman. Witnesses and officials faced bonds and detentions as the case unfolds in Portland.
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Pendleton
Ore
United States
John J. Hall
Portland
Proebster
Svere
Asa B. Thompson
la Grande
United States Government of Public Lands
Charles Cunningham
Umatilla
Thomson
J. A. Hartman
Joe Fi. Parker
Asa A. Rayburn
Dallas
O'Hara
Glen H. Salling
Snelley Johns
Mark Shackelford
Nat James
John Doe
Richard Roe
Hartman
Leo Moorehouse
Supreme Court of the United States
Cunningham
Parkes
Special Land
A. BR. Gran
Joe Parkes
Rayburn
Salling
Jones, Shackleford
James
Cunningshams
Asa B. Thomp
Thompson
Perjury Allegations Surface in Thomson Land Case
In Portland on January 29 witnesses in the Asa B. Thomson La Grande Land Office trial admit perjury to obtain government land and accuse Charles Cunningham of leading a scheme. Courts open with remarks by U S District Judge Bellinger as government officers announce a further investigation.
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Portland
Ore
Asa B. Thomson
la Grande Land Office
Charles Cunningham
United States District
Judea Bellinger
Denial on Medafidia Sale Negotiations
The Cramps company denied reports of negotiations for selling the Turkish cruiser Medafidia to Russia or Japan. The statement reiterated that no sale or terms had been discussed at any time.
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Philadelphia
Medafidia
Cramps Company
Russia
Japan
Southern Pacific to install block signaling on mountain division
San Francisco January 29 The Southern Pacific plans to install the block system in signaling on the mountain division of its northern Overland route. The work will be completed as soon as possible and will greatly lessen the danger of collisions.
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San Francisco
Southern Pacific
Lazative Bromo Quinine Claim Seeks Full Name
An ad for Lazative Bromo Quinine promises headaches from colds are cured by removing the cause. It urges customers to call for the full name of the genuine product priced at 25 cents.
Cotton Certificates Plan at Cotton Exchange
New York January 23 The Cotton Exchange Board reviews a special committee report on extending cotton certificating to Southern warehouses and licensing. majority support for the plan outweighs cautions that ongoing cotton futures trading is at risk.
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New York
The
Cotton Exchange
Novel Experiment Aims to Test Cartridge Fire Risk
Chicago Jan 29 A fire department panel invited fireproof handling tests by fire minister Wm K McKibben former cartridge company superintendent He offered to stand amid 1 000 000 cartridges in wooden boxes while a fire was lit He cited a previous blaze where 1 000 000 rounds burned without injury and said experiments would likely occur next week at the Randolph street corner If danger is proven merchants would store cartridges in fireproof vaults in the suburbs
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Chicago
Wm. K. McKibben
Cartride
Fire Department
Merchants Battery
Indians Unfriendly In Caledonia Bay Encounter
The U S gunboat Bancroft reports aggressive San Blas Indians near Caledonia Bay. About 200 warriors in twenty canoes approached under cover of darkness armed with bows and arrows. Bancroft prepared for action but fired no shots as orders kept to nonlethal salvos. the ship then sailed to Colon to report the incident.
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Calon
United States
Bancroft
San Blas
Caledonia Bay
Banecroft
Indiana
Colon
Bryan Hastening Home From East to See Sister
Lincoln Nebraska January 29 W J Bryan speeds home to visit his sister Miss Fannie Bryan who is very ill with tubercular peritonitis an operation may be needed.
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Lincoln, Neb
W. J. Bryan
Fannie BE. Bryan
Miss Bryan
Army general staff adds several officers
Washington January 29 additional details have been made to the general staff of the army. Colonels Arthur L. Wagner assistant adjutant general and Stephen P. Jocelyn fourthteenth Infantry lieutenants colonels Henry A. Green first Infantry and John G. B. Knight corps of engineers captain Grote Hutchinson Sixth Cavalry are named.
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Washington
General Staff of the Army
Arthur ‘L. Wagner
Stephen P. Jocelyn
Fourteenth Infantry
Henry A. Green
First Infantry
John G. B. Knight
Corps of Engineers
Grote Hutchinson
Sixth Cavalry
Authorities inch toward clue in Miss Schaeffer murder
Bedford Indiana January 29 authorities probing the Miss Schaeffer murder case say they have a strong clue. Mayor Smith displayed an envelope addressed to him with plain bold handwriting and declined to reveal if it was anonymous or the contents.
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Bedford
Ind
Miss Schaeffer
Brazil Flour Market Open
United States Minister Thompson to Brazil met with state department officials in Washington to discuss opening Brazil’s vast markets to American flour. The means of the accomplishment will be disclosed later.
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Washington
United States
Thompson
Brazil
State Department
Northwest
Bechtel Trial Complaint Filed Against District Attorney
Formal complaint by Bechtel family members accuses District Attorney Lichtenwalder of gross negligence in prosecuting the Mabel Bechtel murder and Thomas Bechtel suicide case. Affidavits claim he was intoxicated during two trial days and allegedly kissed Mrs Bechtel and made improper proposals to others at the Bechtel home.
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Alfentown
Bechtel
Lichtenwalder
Mabel Bechtel
Thomas Bechtel
Catherine Bechtel
Burton Says He Will Face Indictment in Forum
Senator John M. Burton arrived from St Louis to discuss an indictment. He said it would be improper to discuss the case yet and that he feels tranquil and will meet the charge in the forum where it is made. He will likely refrain from politics until the case is settled.
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Topeka
Kan
John MR. Burton
St. Louis
Burton
Kanas
Senate
Vanderbilt and Bowden Lead Vehicle Races at Ormond Meet
The American Automobile Association one mile races open at Ormond Florida feature W K Vanderbilt Jr winning the final heat in a close battle with Bowden who set a 48 second best. A D Proctor Smith takes the third heat in 1 981 54 and Curtis wins the mile motorcycle race in 53 175.
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Ormond
Fla
Jal
American Automobile Association
W. K. Vanderbilt
Jr. Hill
Bowden
W. K. Vanderblit
Jrc
A. D. Proctor Smith
Smith
Vanderblit
Stevens
Laroche
M. Shanley
Wallace
Yyttie “Thin Bhwden
Brokaw
G. F. Curtis
Letter to Dr. Pierce Promises Cure for Women
A woman describes visiting her aunt and seeking Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for female weakness. After a thorough letter explaining symptoms and receipt of advice, she reports restored health and plans to marry in June. The ad promises a $500 reward for any uncured case.
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Cassie
Cupid
Dr. Pierce
Tom
Dodor Pierce
Pierce
Must Become Ours Banquet Speech Prompts Expansion
New Haven January 29 at the McKinley Association of Connecticut banquet guests from business and political life heard General Stewart Woodford of New York declare that American expansion is near. He said San Domingo must become ours and that dominion will stretch from the Panama Canal to the Arctic Ocean.
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New Haven
Conn
McKinley Association of
Connecticut
Steward Woodford
New York
San Domingo
New Haven Divided Over Panama Treaty Reaction
Senator Lidar filed a New Haven petition urging careful investigation before final ratification of the Hay-Buna-Varilla treaty. Senator Platt followed with a second petition from over a hundred New Haven businessmen supporting presidential recognition of Panama and urging congressional ratification.
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Washington
Lidar
New Haven
Conn
United States
Platt
Connecticut
Panama
Congress
Philippines For The Filipinos Policy Outlined By Taft
Secretary Taft reinforces the Philippines for the Filipinos keynote as he nears home. He says the policy does not block American enterprise or capital investment, asserting that American investment is essential to development and uplift in the islands.
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Taft
Philippines
Washington
Far
War Department
Taft Receives Cordial Welcome at Washington Reception
In Washington on January 29 Taft was warmly welcomed at a reception by retiring Secretary Root. A large crowd attended, including all officers above Captain, cabinet members, appropriations and military affairs committees, and House counterparts. Only one toast was offered, honoring Taft as successor.
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Washington
William H. Taft
Root
Army
Taft
French Cruiser Sully Leaves Toulon for Far East
Toulon France January 29 The French armored cruiser Sully has departed for the Far East after a delay in the departure at Toulon.
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Toulon
France
Sully
Far East
Portland Sends 200 to Cheswick After Mine Disaster
Portland relief officials telegraphed 200 dollars to Cheswick Pennsylvania Mayor in response to a appeal for aid for the families of the Harwick mine disaster.
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Portland
Harwick
Board of Relief of Portland
Cheswick
Fred Arnold Found Guilty of First Degree Murder
Denver report states Fred Arnold, 20, identified as leader of burglars who shot Mrs. Amanda Youngblood last New Year’s Eve, was found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to hang. His two accomplices had already received death sentences.
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Denver
Fred Arnold
Amanda Youngblood
New Philippine Bishop Arrives in San Francisco for Cebu
Right Rev. T. A. Hendricks one of four new American Catholic bishops to the Philippines has landed in San Francisco en route to the islands. He comes from Rochester New York and will be stationed at Cebu.
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San Francisco
Cal
T. A. Hendricks
Philippines
Islands
Hendricks
Rochester
N. Y
Cebu
Poisoned salad kills girls at Berlin cooking school
A medical inquiry investigates a poisoning at a Berlin cooking school where eight girls died and three more lie dying after consuming salad made from canned beans. Officials seek whether a new plant toxin or decomposed meat caused the outbreak.
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Berlin
Democratic caucus called by Senator Norman on Panama question
Washington January 29 Senator Norman convened a Democratic Senate caucus for tomorrow morning to discuss the Panama issue. Officials indicated no broad plans were set, but a preliminary powwow on the Panama question appeared necessary.
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Washington
Norman
Panama
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Cure Cold Fast
An old advertisement claims the medicine cures a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It offers a money back guarantee if it fails and features E. Wy. Grove's signature on each box, priced at 25 cents.
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E. Wy. Grove
Peruna touted as cure for la grippe across decades
Dr Nartman boasts over forty years with Peruna in treating la grippe since 3860, claiming it matches all symptoms and can prevent long illness when started early. A.P. Hartman and other users report strong results, noting improved appetite and sleep, with endorsements from public figures and families.
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Nartman
Grippe
Peruna
Perana
B. Hartman
M. D. Perana
Safeguard
Hanlon Edges Broad In Tough Body Battle
Hanlon delivered a punishing bout while Broad absorbed punishment and fought back. The winner pressed most blows to the body as Broad stayed largely unable to penetrate Hanlon's defense.
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Hanlon
Broad
Mine explosion at Harwick mine blamed on defective shot
Mine Inspector Cunningham reports the Harwick mine explosion was caused by a defective shot. A hole in the coal shows tamping blown out and the shot ineffective. Authorities have recovered 114 bodies so far.
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Pittsburg
Cunningham
Harwick
Prominent City Figures and Officials Listed in Commerce
Directory-like fragment names Henrietta A Marsh president of the Women’s Benevolent Association at 27 Jackson Park Terrace Chicago. Hon T Simmons U.S. Marshal Mobile Alabama. Henry Distin inventor of Band Instruments 1118 0th Street Philadelphia. Julian Segundo Conde de Ovie Spanish Count. Hon P J Megrew superintendent of police force Washington area.
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Henrietta A
Fragmentary note lists names and addresses across cities
The fragment references individuals including M. Cooper of London and Theophile Sehmitt of Chicago, with scattered mentions of Geo Henry Wiste and Tarboro N C. An address to Dr Tartman and a "Wartman Renitortem" appears, but the text is garbled and lacks a coherent event or date.
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Hirs
Cooper
London
Enchad
Mys
Theophile Sehmitt
Ave
Chicago
Geo
Henry
Wiste
Tarboro
N. C
Tryott
Hartenan
Gratis
Election Nullified In Victoria Mayor Case
Victoria British Columbia January 20 mayoral election of G I Barnard has been nullified after a contract between his legal firm and the city. An enabling bill must pass BC Legislature to reinstate him.
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Victoria
B. C
G. I. Barnard
British Columbia
Dupont Powder Gains Control of California Plant
Dupont Powder company takes practical control of Pacific Coast powder manufacture by absorbing the California Paleorite company. The transaction price is reported as 200000 dollars.
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San Francisco
Cal
Dupont Powder Company
Pacific Coast
California Paleorite Company
Pope in Sad Health Amid Conclave Talk
Paris dispatch cites Rome reports that the Pope suffers low health and mood, with Jesuit circles discussing an early conclave. It notes Zionist leader Dr. Herzl denied meeting the Pope, though he did have a five hour audience with King Victor Emmanuel on New Zion matters.
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Paris
Tr Appel
Roma
Max Nordica
Congress of Zionists
Herzel
New Zion
Victor Emmanuel
Chaffee Recommends Land for Military Maneuvers
Lieutenant General Chaffee, chief of staff, urges Congress to appropriate 2 million dollars to buy four land tracts for military maneuvers. He favors locations in the Connago valley Pennsylvania near West Point Kentucky and the J H Henry ranch in California. Each tract would be seven to eight miles long and three to four miles wide.
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Washington
Chaffee
Secretary of War
Congress
United States
Connago Valley
Pennsylvania
West Point
Kentucky
J. H. Henry Ranch
California
Death toll rises as Warwick mine recovery halted
Pittsburg date January 29. Work to recover bodies from the Warwick mine stopped this evening. 166 victims have been recovered, with an estimated 20 more buried under a slate fall. Recovery likely to take several days.
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Pittsburg
Warwick
Freight Rate War Hits Kansas Wheat Trade
Kansas faces a freight rate war as the Santa Fe cuts five cents per hundred from interior Kansas grain to Galveston direct, bypassing Kansas City. The Rock Island and Missouri Pacific join with a two cent cut to the gulf via Kansas City, while eastern lines may lower rates to Minneapolis and Chicago to capture business. The fight aims to drain about twenty million bushels of wheat from farmers as coordination among roads is expected within five weeks.
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Santa Fe
Galveston
Topeka
Hkansas
Rata
Kansas
Galyeaton
Kansan
Kangaa
Gulf Port
Minneapolis
Chicago
Rock Island
Missouri Pacific
Gulf
Kansas City
Grata
Dakotas
Oklahoma
Interior
Will of Captain Parr Creates Parr's Rest Refuge
Louisville sees Captain Daniel Parr die at 79 dictating a will leaving 460000 cash and 450000 in real estate after the last grandchild dies to fund Parr's Rest a refuge for old and infirm women. He spoke of aiding those in need rather than building libraries. Heirs may contest the will.
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Louisville
Daniel Parr
Parr
Carnegie
Chinese Attache Tom Kim Yung Death Inquiry
Testimony was heard by the San Francisco Board of Police Commissioners in the death by his own hand of Tom Kim Yung the military attache of the Chinese legation at Washington who killed himself after arrest on a misdemeanor charge. The Chinese legation complained of ill treatment and he left a letter attributing his death to disgrace and humiliation from the arrest. The Washington authorities requested the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Board of Police Commissioners
Tom Kim Yung
Washington
Yang
Fire at Capitol chimney causes minor blaze
Fire department responded to a blaze from the chimney of the foreign affairs committee room at the house end of the Capitol. The fire was quickly extinguished by chemical apparatus with no apparent damage to the building and no committee was occupying the room.
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Capitol
Washington
Foreign Affairs Committee
House
Broad Loses After Exhausted Bout with Hanlon
In San Francisco on January 29, Kid Broad of Cleavland quits after the fourteenth round against Ed Hanlon of San Francisco. Referees award the fight to Hanlon as Broad had limited preparation and claimed poor condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Hanlon
San Francisco
Cal
Kid" Broad
Clavelind
Nis
Broad
Cable Bill Aims Alaska Telegraph Line Across Pacific
Senator Mitchell introduced a bill authorizing North American Telegraph and Cable to lay telegraph lines from Alaska to Washington to reach the Aleutian islands, Siberia, Manchuria, China, Japan, and the Philippines. The company must establish a line within four years between the United States and the Aleutian Islands.
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Alaska
Washington
Mitchell
North American Telegraph & Cable Company
Aleutian Islands
Siberia
Manchuria
China
Japanese Empire
Philippines
United States
Aleutan Islands
Burdock Blood Bitters Promoted For Dyspensia Relief
An advertisement claims two million Americans suffer dyspensia and promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as a cure available at any drug store. The copy implies universal relief with no need for further treatment.
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Vanoes
Bryan
General Staff
JO Bechtel
Senator Burton Tranquil
Automobile Racing
Secrat
Gen. Woodford
Democratic Caucus
Dr. Hartman
la Grippe
Perune
Aret
John H. Caldwell
Len
Slina State Legisla
Dmrs
Woodrail
Central Avenue
Minn
Perina
Whem
M. Woodruff
Dr. Tartman
Wartman
Pope
Capt. Parr
Kid” Broad
Fred. J. Kiesel
Qgden, Utar
Utah Knitting Works
McKannon
Gaa
Washington Ave
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