Graft Prosecution Reveals Phases of Calhoun Trial
San Francisco reports during the bribery trial of Patrick Calhoun, president of United Railroads, new details emerged. Indictments long forgotten resurfaced as witnesses testified and defense objections drew Judge Lawlor’s rebukes. Rudolph Spreckels admitted funding part of the prosecution costs and indicated ongoing personal liability. John Helms testified about his role and dual payroll from Burns and Abbott, complicating the case.
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San Francisco
Patrick Calhoun
United Railroads
Lawlor
Rudolph Spreckels
Mr. Spreckels
John Helms
William M. Abbott
William J. Burns
Mr. Abbott
Burns
Raiders Kill 3000 Sheep in Colorado Raid
Grand Junction Colorado May 21 reports say a band of cattlemen raided the Taylor Bros sheep camp near Atche Colorado. Three sheep herders were beaten and tied to trees before raiders killed about 3000 head of sheep. The attackers fled into the hills and the incident follows clashes over a cull sale and related quarrels.
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Colorado
Grand Junction
Colo
Taylor Bros
Powder Mill Wrecked at DuPont Plant in Fairchance
A blast at the DuPont Powder company wheel mills in Fairchance Pennsylvania destroyed the plant. One thousand pounds of powder exploded but no injuries were reported. Windows shattered for miles and nearby woods near the mountain were set ablaze.
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DuPont Company
Fairchance
Ils
Pittsburg
DuPont Powder Company
Mountain Woods
Press Clubs sail to Bermuda for international convention
Members of the International League of Press Clubs sail on the steamer Bermudian to Bermuda for the eighteenth annual convention from May 22 to 27. It marks the first time the conference is held outside the United States.
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Bermuda
New York
International League of Press Clubs
Bermudian
United States
Ex-Warden Admits Bribery in State Plant Deal
Jackson affidavit from ex-Warden A. N. Armstrong says Milton A. Daly of Chicago paid $1,500 to aid acceptance of second hand machinery as new material for the state binder twine plant, in a Detroit dispatch dated May 21.
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Detroit
Jackson
Mich
A. N. Armstrong
Milton A. Daly
Chicago
Witnesses Detail Graft Tied to Strike Settlements
In Chicago on May 21 State's Attorney Wayman wrapped direct testimony against Skinny Madden and associates, charged with conspiring to extort. Witnesses described a strike settlement for 1500 dollars and another for 200 dollars.
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Chicago
Wayman
Committee Forms Twenty-Five to canvass YMCA reading room plan
A Presbyterian church meeting discussed YMCA efforts and decided to appoint a committee of twenty five citizens to study the project in detail. The gathering noted strong support for a free reading room bathrooms and gymnasiums for city boys and featured a male quartet performance.
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Presbyterian Church
Atty. Schuyler Livingston
J.C. Abels
Messrs
Rogers
Sherman
Sage
Abels
Henry Eicher
John Alex Young
A. M. Cowden
A. 8. Smith
Marsh W. Bailey
Winfield Smouse
J. O. Sexton
Bert Dixon
Charles GC. Cunningham
G. D. Rogers
John C. Abels
Attorney Pearson
Frank Sage
S. A. White
Automatic Hook and Eye The Greatest Domestic Invention
George Schneider promotes a new automatic hook and eye as a world blessing to homes. The item, devised by a humane benefactor, promises to end constant hooking woes and domestic frictions, easing burdens for women and men alike.
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Man
George Schneider
King of Beasts
Schneider
Breakfast Sense Urges Wholesome Morning Regimen
Health is balance of physical and mental function, aided by wholesome food and right habits. The ad promotes E C Corn Flakes and Egg O See Wheat Flakes with milk as a simple breakfast to improve mood, energy, and performance for the day. It claims these cereals use the famous O See process for delicious results.
Sage Tea to Color Hair, A Heritage Tip for Modern Times
The article notes that preserving hair color is easier than restoring it and cites grandmothers using sage tea. It highlights Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur as a modern, superior tonic available for 50 cents to a dollar, sold in stores or by Wyeth Chemical Company in New York City.
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Wyeth Chemical Company
Cortlandt St
New York City
Fire kills four children in Toronto lamp blast
Four children of harness maker Ernest Oldfield died when a lamp exploded in their Toronto home. Ages were one, three, five, and thirteen. Their mother and nine-year-old son escaped by leaping from a window but suffered severe burns.
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Toronto
Ernest Oldfield
Five Drowned After Boat Capsize Near Quebec
Report from St. Anne Desmontes says a river crossing boat capsized and fifteen people were thrown into the water. Five passengers drowned in the incident reported May 21.
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Quebec
St. Anne
Seven Die as Lisbon Church Gallery Collapses
A monastery church gallery collapsed during a service in Lisbon. Seven people were killed and about a hundred injured.
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Lisbon
Man Survives 135 Foot Jump Into East River
Albert House leaped 135 feet from the Williamsburg Bridge into the East River and escaped with minor injuries. A motorboat picked him up shortly after the fall.
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East River
New York
Albert House
Williamsburg
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Oxfords
Frank L. Wilson & Company
NIME
Cooper Spring Mosille Union Uits
Grothiers and Furnishers
the Royal
P. C
Bowmans
Byterian
Tee
Journalettes
Breakfast Sense
OURE
Pal
Mark
Geo. W. Stewart
J. A. Harwood
J. J. McKeene
J. J. McKeone
Pauls Lumber Co
Charley
Cedar Township
D. Ritgenhouse
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