Trial of Four Men Begun in San Francisco
In San Francisco on November 7 the U S district court opened the case against Jas Engle William S Lewis Richard Elipwin and Arthur Kiddle on charges of subornation of perjury in land frauds with eighteen counts nine charges and alleged dummy purchases of 160 acres under the timber and stone act 1878 for $2 50 per acre. Jurors were sworn as witnesses remained in hiding and Judge Da Haven weighed postponement. Separately a mishap in the same building describing Mr Chance who fell on stairs near the Peace statue, breaking his nose and wrists and suffering a血ied head, prompted medical attention and transport to a hospital. Chance later asked to notify John E Rodd Jr of New Orleans via a card with the address 928 Tulane Avenue.
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San Francisco
United States District Court
United States
Jas
Engle
William
Lewis
Richard Elipwin
Arthur
Kiddle
Banning
da Haven
Keddie
Sacramento
Ausanville
Marysville
Abefendanta
Burnett
Mr. Chance
Sheria Office
Emery
Man Falls In City and County Building Injures
George W. Chance, reportedly from New Orleans, suffered broken nose, fractures to both wrists and two black eyes after a fall down a flight of stairs in the city and county building. He may have a concussion and was taken to Holy Cross hospital with S. I. Burnett of Tenile, Ga., a recent acquaintance, during a tour of the building.
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George W. Chance
New Orleans
Holy Cross Hospital
S. I. Burnett
Tennile
Colorado death sentence commuted to life for Harvey King
Neaver Colorado November 7 reports that Harvey King, a Black man, had his death sentence for his wife’s murder commuted to life in prison by the state board of pardons due to doubts about the capital punishment law. King opposed clemency and wished to die, even urging the warden to hasten his execution. he was to be hanged this week. He is the father of the prizefighter Buddy King, and killed his wife at Colored Springs after she refused to live with him.
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King
Buddy” King
Soma Note
Colored Springs
Cruelty Claims Against Denver Rabbis Spark Probe
Denver officer Oliver E. Tufts swore to informations accusing several Jewish rabbis of cruelty to animals in beef slaughter. He cites Jewish law killing methods but says Denver practices violate animal protection laws. District Attorney handles the case. no arrests yet.
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Denver
Colo
Oliver E. Tufte
Humane Society of Colorado
Tufts
Portland man surrenders over Chicago embezzlement
Charles C. Goven gave himself to a detective agency in Portland stating he embezzled 25600 dollars from Botsford Provision Co of Chicago two years ago. He registered at the Portland Hotel as J W Clark of Chicago and arrived about a week ago. He was a clerk for Botsford Provision and is said to have played the races.
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Portland
Ore
Charles C. Goven
Botsford Provision Company
Chicago
Goven
J. W. Clark
Tie
Coven
Beautiful Thought About Maternity and Mothers Friend
An early 20th century advertisement extols motherhood and the benefits of Mothers Friend a liniment for external use during pregnancy claiming it softens the breasts prevents cracked nipples relaxes strained muscles and eases gestation Readers are urged to buy a bottle for 1.00 and request a free motherhood booklet from The Bradt Varator Co Atlanta GA with promotional language and supportive imagery.
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Vlator CO
Atlanta
Notable fugitive surrenders after checkered career
The man fled after embezzling his employer’s funds to cover losses. His path included Nicaragua where he fought in a revolution, then Chicago, then Butte, Montana, and finally Portland. He cited weariness from wandering as the reason for giving himself up.
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Chicago
Nicaragua
Butte, Mont
Portland
Old Glory Hissed At Vancouver in Alaska Boundary Row
Public sentiment in Vancouver B C flared after the Alaska boundary decision. A minstrel show last night drew loud disapproving hisses when the American anthem played and the U S flag appeared, prompting a quick curtain fall amid hostile expressions.
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Old Glory
Vancouver
B. C
United States
Alaska
Not Held For Ransom In Philadelphia
J L Wentz brother of E I Wentz the Young millionnaire who vanished in southwestern Virginia weeks ago arrived in Philadelphia from Dig Stone Gap and denied any ransom claim. He said no word had come from his brother and the rumor of a $100000 ransom is untrue.
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Philadelphia
J. L. Wentz
E. I. Wentz
Virginia
Dig Stone Gap
Goschen backs heroic tariff limits opposed to mandate
Lord Goschen in Liverpool argues for retaliation under extraordinary circumstances but rejects granting the government a mandate for retaliatory tariffs. He labels Chamberlain's policy dangerous and defends UK industry with statistics. He claims foreign unions are steered by trusts and warns dumping cannot go on. He believes Chamberlain's plan would hamper trade and shipping.
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Liverpool
Lord Goschen
Exchequer
Joseph Chamberlain
Ile
United Kingdom
Chamberlain
Wolverines accuse Minnesotas rough play after game in Ann Arbor
Michigan players accuse Minnesota of unsportsmanlike conduct and brutal tactics in a heated postgame scene. Norcross and Heston suffer facial injuries as Minnekota’s spikes are alleged. Yost did not travel with the team. officials consider no return matchup to decide the western title.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Michigan
Minnesota
Wolverine
Heston
Plaudila
Enid Joston
Meston
Yost
Chicago
Norcross
Midway
Wolverines
Michigan Central Station
West Point graduate named commander of Pacific fleet
Panama, Nov. Gen Ho Jeffries a West Point graduate was appointed commander of the Pacific fleet by the provisional Panamanian republic. He departed on the gunboat Padilla with orders to seize the Bogota. Reports placed the Bogota at Brera Ventura then denied. Nearly all Isthmus municipalities have joined the republic.
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Panama
HO. Jeffries
West Point
Republic of
Conflict narrowly avoided at Panama with US marines
Dispatches from Panama confirm a near clash between US marines aboard the gunboat Nashville and Colombian troops commanded by Colonel Abnos. Marines landed near the steamship pier, trenches prepared, 400 Colombians watched as the Americans held position. The Colombians retreated after tense standoff as armed Panamanian residents were alerted to protect American property.
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New York
Panama Railway & Steamship Company
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Panama
Colon
Panama Company
Nashville
Abaos
Abnos
Leutenant
Telegraph in Alaska Completed for 1740 Miles Declared Vital
General Greely reports the U S Army signal office completed a 1740 mile Alaska telegraph system authorized by Congress and praises Captain Burnett Mitchell and Inn ers for their crew. He notes hardships faced by enlisted men and outlines plans for wireless link St Michael Nome and submarine cable to Yukon. He calls for more men and an added colonel and highlights the telegraph business in the Philippines valued at 160000 dollars with total signal corps costs under 100000.
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Washington
General Greely
Signal Office
United States Army
Secretary of War
Alaska
Congress
Greely
Burnett
Bia
Mitchell
Inners
Signal Corput
St. Michael
Nome
Norton Sound
General Paya
Signal Corps
Fort Liscum
Gibbon
J. Michael
Yukon
Ord
Forei
Philippines
Army
Signal Corps underpayment and cable purchase urged
General Greely calls for buying surplus submarine cable and other war materials. Adherence to the international telegraph union is urged. It is deemed vital to install signaling apparatus to enable intercommunication between the army and navy on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts.
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Signal Corps
General Greely
International Telegraph Union
Army
Navy
Atlantic
Pacific
Organized KansasNebraska Gangsters Tie to Post Office Robbery
Frank Martin alias Dutch and Robert Mann alias Nebraska Doe were moved from St Joseph to Topeka to face federal charges for the Morris post office robbery. They are linked to a Kansas Nebraska gang active in marauding raids. Authorities say spoils were largely sold in Oxford Nebraska. Burlington railroad officials aided by connections with the gang. The pair supplied railroad workers with clothing at one third retail price in Oxford for two years.
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Topeka
Kan
Frank Martin
Dutch
Robert Mann
Nebraska
St. Joseph
Morrill
Kansas
United States
Oxford
Neb
Burlington Road
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments
Warning against mercury based catarrh ointments, urging prescription use. Highlights Hall's Catarrh Cure by Fr. Cheney Co Toledo, claims no mercury, taken internally, and sold by druggists with testimonials free. Mentions Walla Catarrh Cure, F J Cheney Co, Toledo Ohio, and price 75 cents per bottle.
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Hall
Fr. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Walla
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & Co
Columbus Mining Co agrees ore sale to American Smelting
Tony Jacobson of Columbus Consolidated Mining Co signed a two year contract with American Smelting & Refining Co. to sell mine output from the Bitter mines up to 2000 tons per month. The Columbus firm is not required to deliver a fixed monthly amount beyond the cap.
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Yaneger Tony Jacobson
Combus Con. Mining Co
Cnly
American Smelting & Refining Company, N
Columbus Company
Utah Art Institute Plans Public Exhibit In Salt Lake
The Utah Art Institute announces a supplementary exhibition of Utah artists at the Commercial Club in Salt Lake City during the week ending November 23. Open daily from 10 to 12 and 2:30 to 5:30 with free admission. a $30 state prize will be awarded. Judges will be appointed by Deseret News Merald and Tribune managers. Only original works by Utah residents will be accepted.
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Utah
Commercial Club
Salt Lake
Utah Art Institute
Salt Lake City
Deseret News
Merald and
Tribune
UTAIL
Daring Robbery Strikes Utah Town Merchantrobbed
In Kamas Summit county Utah last evening Alma Warr a local merchant was robbed at his store of about 250 to 300 dollars after a masked pair seized him tied him to a bed and demanded the money The sheriff and town constable with others pursue the suspects as Warr recovers and assesses the loss
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Kamas
Summit County
Alma Warr
Warr
Fia
Mr. Warr
Alta Company Sets Ore Value After Assay
The smelting firm agrees to pay market price for metal content on assay day. Alta posted yesterday the best ore shipment, two cars worth about 1300 dollars each. Manager Jacobson and several directors returned from the mine noting a west drift chute eight feet wide with about 100 ounces of silver per ton and promising shipping ore on both sides plus milling grade ore.
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Aasay
Maneger Jacobson
Jacobson
Art contest rules and Utah prize notice details
The notice sets submission at Redman Van and Storage, 126 South West Temple, by November 16, requiring title of work artist name and address price with frame if for sale and state prize status. It reserves the right to withhold awards if the exhibited beat picture lacks worth. Governing board and commercial club committee members are listed.
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Redman van & Storage Company
South West
Temple Street
The
Utah Art Institute
George M. Ottinger
T. Whitaker
John K Farwell Dead at 75 in New York Dry Goods Trade
New York on November 7 reports the death of John K Farwell a leading wholesale dry goods merchant aged 75 from heart failure. He was a member of the Farwell family of Chicago.
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New York
John K. Farwell
Ife
Farwell
Chicago
Jumped Off While Asleep On Train Ride Home
Grass Valley California reports a horseman named Webber en route from the East to San Francisco fell asleep and leapt from a Southern Pacific passenger train as it passed a snowshed. He wandered into Lakeview station in night clothes, cold and bruised, stating he thought he arrived at his destination in his sleep. Officials call the escape from serious harm marvelous.
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Grass Valley
Cal
Webber
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