Five Found Guilty in Oregon Land Fraud Case
Jury convicts Emma Ware and four others of conspiring to defraud the government by forged land sale deeds in Oregon. Marie Ware acquitted after extended deliberation. bonds set at 4000 to 4400 dollars. Next cases include three forgery charges tied to similar land fraud allegations, with appeals anticipated.
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Oregon
Thatry Fial
Emma L
Pates
Horace G. MyKindley
Tarpley
Frank H. Wolgamot
Gully
Uv Crite
Range 7
Wokenadout
Marie L. Ware
Lapis
Wolsamot
Marie Ak Ware
Sb Fe
Watson
Mra
Logie States
Hott and
Pater
James A
Private Secretary's Fall Sparks Chicago Larceny Case
A Chicago detective arrested Allen on a charge of larceny involving a secretary and his employer’s funds. The case alleges misappropriation of funds from a private secretary at a business office, with a confession reported to a detective. The story mentions Germany watching American naval strength and budget items for ships and arms.
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Allen
Arami
EL Haskins
Gimaha Aten
Chicago
Ios
Alis
Fiashins
Heri Uhierge
Amd Fluuilix
Fer Qrat
Umak
Jim
Janan
Dec
Gine
Germany
Tl Browther
Plan to Pay Cuban Veterans Involves Old Government Surplus
A wartime era proposal explores funding Cuban veterans' claims by a traditional 9.05 dollar settlement plus government surplus. President Puimea reportedly supports the plan as the Cabans urge accelerating compensation for veterans.
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Havela. Ie
Caban Congre Re
Tager Com
Thereat Ltds
Puimea
Worcester man shoots wife and daughter in cottage parlor
John Wainwright, 50, of 98 South Bridge Street Worcester, shot his wife Mrs Brank S Lindsey and daughter after claiming an accidental discharge during gun cleaning. Daughter died within minutes. wife gravely wounded. Wainwright jailed on murder charge. stated revolver fired accidentally and denied intent. Chief Inspector O Day heard his claim. local hospital and police involved.
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Worcester
Mass
John Wainwright
Brank S. Lindsey
Welock
South Bridge Street
Louk Gales Jug
Patrick O'Day
City
Ars. Wainwright
Theater Fire Panic at Norfolk Cinderella Matinee
A panic at the Norfolk auditorium during a matinee of Cinderella injures many as crowding and blocked exits trap patrons. A minor blaze from an electric wire triggers alarms and a shout of fire, flames quickly put out but trampling injuries persist, managers say doors were not locked.
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Norfolk, Nebr
Norfolkditorium
Testimony at Interstate Commerce Hearing Sparks Railroad Debate
At the Interstate Commerce Commission session in Chicago on December 5 Frank J Firth chairing the uniform bill of lading committee testified increased lessee justified higher freight rates. Attorneys for shippers challenged the figures citing railroads profits in 1880s versus 1960s and questioned proposed risky terms. Several witnesses warned loans would force shipper loss of bargaining power, prompting a adjournment as lawyers seek guidance while railroads push to keep objectionable uniform bill provisions.
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Chicago
Joday
Interstate Commerce Commission
Frank J. Firth
Lyttorney Levy Mayer
Wirth
Prouly
Firth
Ibanke
Ley
G. &. Jackson
Hartimore Chamber of Commerce
J. Warren
Reliance Mercantile Company
Herbert Wradley
Millers’ National Association of New York
Mey
Abdentio
Mayer
Shippers’ Association
Ie Interstate Commerce Commission
Giant Swindle Alleged Defrauding Farmers by Produce Company
Syracuse police claim evidence of a colossal fraud involving Simon Buttner of Schenectady under arrest for grand larceny. The scheme allegedly defrauded farmers of hundreds of thousands of dollars by paying with worthless checks while the fake company opened stores across multiple New York cities over several months. In Georgia, Marc W. Potter, cashier at banks in Davisboro Glenwood and Helena, Ga, vanished with a suspected $15 000 to $20 000 in missing funds.
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Syracuse
Simon Buttner
Schenectady
Wright
Buttner
Georgia
Macon
Marc W. Potter
Davisboro
Glenwood
Helena
Tre
Thompson Is Critically Ill In Louisiana Purchase Bank
Thompson, treasurer of the Louisiana Purchase Position Company and president of the National Bank of Commerce, is seriously ill after a week at home with two near fatal collapses.
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St. Loui
Wilnam
Thompson
Louisiana Purchase Position Company
National Bank of Commerce
Russians Lose 3000 Men at 203 Meter Hill
Tokyo reports of Russian losses and Japanese success at Port Arthur are disputed by St. Petersburg authorities. The article notes heavy Russian casualties repelling assaults on 203 Meter Hill, ongoing bombardment of Port Arthur ships, and Emperor Nicholas slated for a December 14 trip to Minsk, the Caucasus, and the Don.
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Port Arthur
St. Petersburg
Tokyo
Sungshu
Forta
Meter Hill
Pievy Mountain
Poltava
Peiyu Mountain
Rihiung
War Office
Admiralty
Tigers’ Tail
Antse
Etse
Stoessel
Emperor Nicholas
Minsk
Caucasus
Don
Croops
Far East
Russian losses, captures, and rumor of large-scale encounter
Mukden December 6 telegrams report 26 Russian dead and 123 wounded with 17 Japanese prisoners taken, including one suicide. Rumors persist of General Rennekampff’s heavy Japanese defeat, and Russians allegedly carried off 24 guns from a rout, blocked by cross fire. St. Petersburg adds no official confirmation. Also Chicago service notes a through sleeper departure at 2:30 p.m.
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Mukden
Tsinkhetchen
Rennekampff
St. Petersburg
War Office
Defensive Japanese Motion Reported Near Fusan
Gen. Rennenkampf reports the defeat of a second Japanese turning movement near Fusan as Oku’s headquarters holds the line. In villages near the front, repairs and new wells appear, forests are stripped, and fuel stores rise, signaling intent to stay on the current line through winter.
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Rennen- Kampf
Oku
Fusan
Yarrow Blamed as Caroline Transfer Sparks London Probe
British government seeks to hold Yarrow accountable for the Caroline sale to Russia used as a torpedo boat. Summons issued at Bow Street name Roche Sinnett and others for unlawfully dispatching the vessel from London. Charles Russell to defend Roche and Sinnett as the hearing unfolds.
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Russia
London Times
Washington Post
London
Yarrow
Times
Admiralty
Associated Press
Bow Street
Mesars, Roche and Sinnett
Caroline
Charles Russell
Messrs
Roche and
Sinnett
Analysts view Japanese bluff on second Pacific squadron
Saint Petersburg reports say Japan’s belligerent plan to act if France Britain Germany or Portugal fail to treat Russia’s second Pacific squadron neutrally is not believed. Observers say Japan may jeopardize its wartime position and alienate friendly powers by provoking Europe, with protests to France and Germany seen as prudent rights protection rather than aggression.
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St. Petersburg
France
Germany
Portugal
Japan
Europe
Russia
Madagascar
Reichstag speaker warns Germans on yellow peril fears
Berlin dispatch reports Herr Liebermann von Sonnenberg of the Conservative party denouncing German enthusiasm for Japan. He urged awakening race consciousness, declaring “We are white. They are yellow.” He claimed Europe must unite against a common yellow enemy, provoking laughter from Socialists and Radicals. He warned Japan aims at Kiao-chau next.
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Reichstag
Berlin
Liebermann von Sonnenberg
Japan
Herr von Sonnenberg
Europe
Kiao-chau
China
Black Sea Fleet Tied Up in Russian Deliberations
Russia shows no move to release Black Sea ships despite papers urging action. A faction within the admiralty seeks to force a re-enforced Pacific squadron through the Dardanelles, while treaties require a London style congress or Russia’s clear renunciation. Britain’s stance appears cautious, citing alliance concerns and possible misunderstandings of a secret clause.
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Dardaneles
Rojesivensky
Admiralty
Russia
Dardanelles
London
Black Sea
Great Britain
Novoe Vremya
Tondon
Japan
Euuropean
Hardinge
Foreign Office
Japanese Cruiser Adsuma Sunk By Mine Near Minatao Islands
Vladivostok dispatch reports that the Japanese armored cruiser Adsuma, also called Azuma, was blown up and sunk by a mine north of the Minatao Islands in the Liaotie channel between Kwantung Peninsular and Shantung promontory. Built at St Nazaire and launched in 1911, she mounted 48 inch and 6 inch guns, 24 smaller rapid fire guns, five torpedo tubes, and a crew of 2.
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Moscow
Vladivostok
Shanghai
Adsuma
Minatao Islands
Minaotao Islands
Liaotie Channel
Kwantung Peninsula
Port Arthur
Shantung
St. Nazaire
France
Francis to Tour World By Exposition Leader
David R. Francis president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition will tour the world to repay foreign dignitaries and thank nations and exhibitors. Plans are not set but the journey will start in the spring after exposition affairs permit.
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St. Louis Exposition
St. Louis
David R. Francis
Exposition Company
Prince Mestehersky Libel Convicted in Moscow Case
Prince Mest ehersky editor of the Grashdanin was found guilty of libeling M Stakvitch a Moscow zemstvo member by alleging he wrote for a foreign revolutionary paper The prince received a two week jail sentence in Saint Petersburg on December 8.
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St. Petersburg
Prince Mest_ehersky
Grashdanin
M. Stakvitch
Moscow Zemstvo
Jath
President Invited to Norfolk on Southern Tour
The Norfolk common council unanimously passes a resolution inviting President Roosevelt to visit during his planned Southern tour. The select branch will consider a similar action next week. Also listed: Oriental Rugs and Carpets auction today at 10 am and 3 pm at Brown Tolson Galleries 1412 Hst nw.
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Norfolk
Common Council
Roosevelt
Select Branch
Brown & Tolson
Mrs Chadwick Leaves Holland House for New Amsterdam Amid Secret Service Follow
Mrs. Chadwick departs the Holland House with her son and maid for the New Amsterdam Hotel as Secret Service men trail the party. She collapses briefly in the New Amsterdam reception room, later moving to a third-floor suite and defying her physician’s orders by changing hotels. Oil warrants and Reynolds’ presence are disputed. attorney Philip Carpenter says no warrant is likely.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
EB. F. Oldham
Sir Reynolds
Cleveland
Lyon
Mr. Lyon
United States
Chadwick
Tleland House
New Amsterdam
Secret Service
Holland
Guilty of Land Frauds Page One
Five people are convicted in a land fraud case as the issue outlines details on proceedings and involved parties. The report notes related political and editorial commentary, with regional and national implications discussed in the section.
New York County Presidential Vote Totals Revealed
Official canvass shows Parker 34 631 and Herrick 60 135 in New York County with Debs at 16 472. Democratic ties include Cady U Herrie ahead of Higgin in statewide counts. Debs and Corrigan appear with third party votes, while Swallow and Watson post smaller totals. Philadelphia reports Roosevelt leading nationwide. Texas and Vermont tallies follow with party splits and electors listed.
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Parker
Herrick
Debs
New York
Dec
Board of
D. Cady U Herrie
Frank W. Higgin
Francis Burton Sfarrison
Eugene Debs
Corrigan
Watson
People’s Party
Dr. Swallow
Prohibition
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Swallow
Dehs
Austin
Tex
Texas
Republican
People's Party
Socizileta
Socialist Labor
Montpelier
Vermont
Democratic
Sociaiis
Warner Opens Campaign For U S Senator Seat
Kansas City Maj William Warner United States district attorney Western Missouri announces candidacy to succeed Senator Francis Cockrell. Public meeting planned after Washington return. Rumor of Pension Commissioner offer rejected. Charles Burton and Koufax also mentioned in Missouri race. First Deputy Davenport set to serve early 1900 term.
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Kansas City
William Warner
United States
Missouri
Washington
Francis M. Cockrell
Maj. Warner
Maj Warner
Maj
Koufax
Nebraska
Davenport
Dinner to F W Higgins Notable NY Post-Election Dinner
Distinguished New Yorkers gathered in honor of Governor-elect Frank W Higgins at the Midland House New York. Over forty sat to an elaborately set meal in a nonpartisan event attended by Democrats and Republicans including Cornelius N Biss Odeil Klack Depew Fish Depew and many other prominent figures with impromptu remarks after dinner.
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New York
Frank W. Higgins
John A. Sleicher
Republican National Editorial Association
Midland House
Cornelius N. Biss
Odeil
Klack
Lieut Goy
Bruce
Whitelaw Reid
Senator Depew
Hamilton Fish
N. N. Stranahan
William Ll. Ward
James W. Alexander
James H. Hyde
Lewis Stern
BE. van Etten
Horace G. Young
B. Hepburn
J. Edward Simmons
Edward Lauterbuch
Julius M. Mayer
G. Baumann
William Sletcher
Charles A.moore
George H. Daniels
Char Francis
A. B. Pietcher
E. al. Jeffre
Bay State City Elections See Republicans Dominant In Most Cities
Boston dispatch reports municipal elections in thirteen of thirty three Massachusetts cities. Republicans led in most races with several independents and citizens' tickets also featured. Fitchburg shifted to license, while Slates re elected Mayors in Brookton Gloucester Haverhill Lawrence Marlborough New Bedford Northampton Pittsfield Springfield Taunton Waltham.
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Boston
Fitchburg
Brookton
Edward H. Keith
Republian
Georg O. Sawyer
Uitiven
Gloucester
George EB
MacDonald
Haverhill
Roswell L. Wood
Lawrence
Cornelius F. Lynch
Democras
Marlborough
Henry Pareous
New Bedford
Charien
Ashley
Northampton
Theobald M. Connarr
Futsield
Alien H. Bagg
Quincy
James Thomson
Springfield
Francke W. Dickinson
Denver Grand Jury Told to Act on Election Frauds
Judge calls attention to Colorado election abuses and says it is openly charged that lawmakers will be unseated to control the governorship. Six more Denver election officers receive jail terms for contempt. The grand jury is urged to probe all violations from the recent general election.
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Denver
Colorado
John J. Rullins
Three Dead by His Hand in Rochester Indiana
Indiana man Gilvert Burns age fifty killed his wife Joseph Gripe at the Gripe home with a shotgun. He then shot himself after walking to his sister's home. Mrs Braman was wounded but likely to recover as others perished in the attack. Burns had been separated from his wife who had taken employment nearby.
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Indiana
Rochester
Ind
Gilvert
Joseph Gripe
Burns
Gripe
Here
Powers Granted New Trial In Goebel Case
Frankfort Ky December Caleb Powers former secretary of state was granted a new trial by the Kentucky Appellate Court. All seven judges signed opinions with four concurring to order a new trial while Paynter Munn and Robson dissented. Powers had been convicted in the first trial and sentenced to life, then convicted and sentenced to death in the second trial.
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Frankfort
Caleb Powers
Kentucky
Parker
Settle
Burns
Crear
Paynter
Munn
Robson Powers
Six Hurt In Trolley Wreck On Steep Trestle
New York reports six injured when a runaway work car collided with a passenger trolley on a long trestle. Brakes failed as the cars raced downhill with brakes off. the crash occurred about 36 feet above street level. Passengers sustained cuts from broken glass and bruises, with no fatalities.
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New York
Dinner Hosted for Japanese Residents in New York
New York hosts a private dinner for prominent Japanese residents visiting the United States. Consul General Uchida acted as toastmaster while speakers spoke entirely in Japanese. The event took place at Bher- S tonight.
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New York
Slayer Pleads Self defense in Hawkinsville shooting
D W Reid killed Thomas Tharp on a Mr Jordan plantation in a quarrel. Reid says he acted in self defense and has surrendered. He is jailed at the county facility. The notice also advertises Sleepers and Farer Cars on Seaboard trains to Pinehurst Camden and Florida. Office 1421 Pa ave Newspaper HhCHlye E
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Thomas Tharp
D. W. Reid
Jordan
Reid
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Pinehurst
Camden
Florida
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