Opened Denver ballot boxes probe spans lists and spending
The Supreme Court orders a sweeping investigation of Denver city and county election frauds. It targets registration lists campaign expenditures and other related matters. Alva Adams and Republicans push for a broad inquiry with two handwriting experts appointed to examine 7,000 ballot boxes.
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Denver
Colo
Supreme Court
Alva Adams
Samuel W. Bedford
Adams
Henry J. Hersey
James IL Brow
Republicad City Central Committee
Foa Wwilems
Repub- Tendin Certittee
Bes
Tecnt Cilmn
Alva Adaim
Gov. Peabody
Dlay
Rmsport
Goyrnor
Peabody
Gabor
Mus
General Assembly
Colorado
Peabouls
Lorcourt
Byrne
Healey
United States
Senate
Teller
Gabbert
Petiton
Genert
Alva
Parker Loses First Case in Court of Appeals
Albany Dec 30 former Democratic candidate for President Parker argued as counsel for Elizabeth Reich in an action against Edith La Bau Dyer and Lilian La Bau Aymar executrices of Alice V La Bau. The Brentwood farm real estate dispute breast negotiations with Vanderbilt connections centered on a loan security and purchase price difference of 40000. The Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal with costs.
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Albany
N. Y
Arijitan B. Parker
Court of Appeals
Parker
Elizabeth Reich
Edith la Bau Dyer
Lilian la Bau
Aymar
Alice V la Bau
Governor Ousts Coroner In Wayne County Case
Lansing dispatch reports Governor A L Bliss ordered the removal of Detroit and Wayne County Coroner Otto Toepel after an investigation into alleged payments from State authorities for death investigations. Criminal charges of false pretenses are pending against Toepel and Coroner John T Hoffman, the sheriff-elect of Wayne County.
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Lansing
Mich
A. L. Bliss
Otto Toepel
Detroit
Wayne County
Toepel
John T. Hoffman
Addicks Move Ends Deadlock in Delaware Senate
Regulars and Addicks factions reach an accord in the Delaware special session ensuring equal division of offices to permit the correction of a lien law error for Kent and Sussex counties. The House and Senate organize, with Gov. Hunn signing the measure, but the battle over president pro tempore continues, set to resume Monday with caucuses before the regular session.
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Washington Post
Dover
Del
Delaware
Addicks
Kent
Sussex
House
Senate
Gov. Hunn
Gov. Cannon
D O. Moore
Sussex County
United States
Ward
Judiciary
General Assembly
Oro Tempore
Secluding Growth of Building Trades Union Split
The Central Labor Union voted to withdraw the building trades section, forming Allied Building Trades as an independent body while keeping chartered unions represented in the central body. Delegates were not present at the meeting, and the executive committee will adjust business matters. resolutions on child labor bill support were ordered for the next session.
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Central Labor Union
Building Trades Section
J. A. Daley
Allied Building Trades
Building Trades
Daley
Legislative Committee
Congress
John B. Dickman
Savings account invitation and auction notice
Start a savings account with Union Trust & Storage Co 1414 Fet. Interest on deposits subject to check. Good Furniture at Auction today Sloan's 1407 G Street sold for executors private owners and others no reserve prices. $1.25 Baltimore and Return B O K Saturday and Sunday all trains both ways except Royal Limited hourly services Saturday.
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Sloan's
G Street
Union Trust & Storage Co
Baltimore
Royal Limited
Pennsylvania Railroad
Congressional Limited
Trickery Charged Will Press Presentment in Church Case
Philadelphia December 30 Herbert Noble of New York claims an agent pressured Huntingdon signers to repudiate the bishop Talbot presentment. Detected fraud and intimidation are alleged as two Philadelphia signers confirm signing a blank sheet for a copy. Readings in Huntingdon and Sunbury follow as parties debate canon changes and board of inquiry authority.
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Philadelphia
Herbert Noble
New York
Bishop Talbot
F. W. Irvine
Huntingdon
Mr. Noble
J. Frederick Jenkinson
Agnew McBride
Jr. Irvine
Noble
Hartwell P. Heath
Irvine
Mafla
W. S. Miller
Miller
Board of Inquiry
Talbot
Sunbury
GC. M. Clement
Col. Clement
Central Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
St. John’s Church
James Denithorne
Dr. Irvine
Hillier
Langdon
Elliott
Reading
Ginners Denounce Census Reports In Dallas Letter
Secretary J W Connell of the National Ginners Association defends census estimates and disputes critic North. President J A Taylor says the government report is often wrong due to faulty ginner counts, calling ginners “chumps” for releasing figures. Atlanta meetings discuss harmony with the Census Bureau and improving reporting.
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National Ginners’ Association
Taylor
Dallas
Tex
J. W W. Connell
Census Bureau
North
Washington
Burleson
National
Ginacre Association
National Cotton Ginners’ Association
Streveport
Bureau
Mrisuru
National Ginners' Association
Norh
J. A. Taylor
Atlanta
Burteson
Harmony
Georgia
Alabama
Iroquois Fire Memorial Observed In Chicago
In Wilard Hall a memorial meeting marked the first anniversary of the Iroquois Theater fire that killed 575. The theater closed during exercises and the usual performance was omitted. A plan to raise 50 000 for an emergency hospital site was announced, with funds collected over the past year. Attendance at Sloan's Furniture Sale on Lat 6th Street was noted.
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Chicago
Wilard Hall
Reynolda
Iroquois Memorial Association
Maine Senator Denounces Circulated Testimonials Request
A Republican editor in Eastern Maine sent letters to Cabinet members and Senators asking for testimonials of Hale's public service. Hale, annoyed, disavows the circular and urges colleagues not to pay heed to the unauthorized appeal for re election support.
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Maine
Washington
Hale
Platt Refuses to Resign from Senate in Long Term Stay
New York December reports Senator Platt declares he will remain in the United States Senate as long as he can and avoids discussing leadership. He notes no need to resign even if Black seeks the seat, and predicts possible talks with Odell and Nixon on organization. Depew and Payn meet Platt amid party harmony and Black’s campaign fading.
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Senate
New York
Platt
Black
United States Senate
Senator Depew
Depew
Senator Platt
Payn
Gav
Guv. Black
Odell
Gdell
Former Lieutenant Under Carter Faces Forgery Arrest
Columbus, Dec 30. George Duncan, claiming to be a lieutenant under Capt. O. M. Carter, faces arrest at the penitentiary doors after a two and a half year sentence for forgery in Lucas County. Requisition papers from Altoona, Pa., are pending for alleged forgery related to a $87 forged note in Toledo. Duncan married Mrs. Walter Leott of Toledo and fled to Canada, saying he uses an assumed name. he claims a relative was a former Ohio governor. He was previously jailed for embezzlement in Savannah, Ga.
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Carter
Columbus
Ohio
George Duncan
O. M. Carter
Fort Leavenworth
Savannah
Lucas County
Altoona
Duncan
Toledo
Walter Leott
Canada
Bank Officials Arrested In Chadwick Case In Conneaut
President C M Traver and cashier O C Lillie of the First National Bank of Conneaut are under arrest on charges of falsifying bank books. A run followed rumors that Mrs. Chadwick held loan papers. Lillie bailed for 10000. Traver was to face federal officials. Bank denies Chadwick paper was held.
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Conneaut Institution
Chadwick Paper
Chadwick
H. C. Hyman
Massillon State Hospital
First National Bank of
Conneaut
Ohio
United States
Chandler
Mr. Lillie
Mr. Traver
Lillie
Federal Court Room
Traver
Cleveland
First National Bank of Conneaut Closed Iio
Man Drowns at Sea Allegedly Self-Destructs on Voyage
Reports on the steamship Indian arriving from Boston say Thomas Harbin, a passenger from Brain tree Massachusetts, disappeared near Brock Island and is believed to have killed himself due to domestic troubles. Harbin had remarried in England and learned his former wife might still be alive. A sister notes recent discovery of her existence. Special telegram notes State Veterinary Medical Association officers elected in Richmond. Public notices include travel rates via Atlantic Coast Line and local railway details.
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Philadelphia
Boston
Thomas Harbin
Harbin
Braintree
Mass
Brock Island
Thomas Har~bin
Susan B. Porter
Blade
England
Index to Today's Issue and Section Highlights
An overview page lists today’s issue sections including Election Inquiry in Colorado, Episcopal Church scandal, Tokyo welcoming Togo, inaugural preparations, Grand Jury whipping post, Datger on Ice Basin, diplomatic changes, steel trust curb power, beef industry aftermath, revenue declines, Port Arthur wall anticipation, Army and Navy News, tribute to Justice Alvey, searching for a Negro brute, guardsmen doings, editorial comment, hotel lobbies, Washington society, racing and other sports, Virginia and Maryland news, smoke law violators, part two, bishop answers Adventists, city churches, reviews of new books, bright business outlook, and financial and commercial items.
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Episcopal Church
Tokyo
Togo
Grand Jury
Port Arthur
Army
Navy
Justice Alvey
Washington
S$virginia
Maryland News
U—Bishop
Bright Business Outlook
Vote To Continue Strike In Fall River Mills
Fall River Mass December 30 The cotton mills strike will continue. Unions voting totaled 1401 in favor and 420 against on continuing the strike across 1821 ballots cast. Leaders reportedly deter workers from returning while wages and renewal terms are debated.
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Fall River
Mass
Probing Land Frauds Hearings By Oregon Grand Jury
The Federal grand jury probing public land frauds in Oregon heard witnesses in Portland. Christopher Muller, a former messenger under Congressman Binger Hermann, testified, along with Eiliect Hough, a General Land Office clerk and Hermann aide. J. A. D. Puter, recently convicted of conspiracy, appeared as the day’s last witness, with many witnesses still to come and several weeks expected for the inquiry.
Elmira Mayor Accused of Grading Pit Bribe Plot
In Elmira the common council meeting saw Alderman McGuigan charge Mayor Coleman with offering to buy a grave from a gravel pit for 1000. The mayor denied the charge and had McGuigan removed after a scuffle. Warrants were sworn for McGuigan and Kelley for resisting an officer.
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Elmira
Common Council
McGuigan
Coleman
McGuigan and Kelley
Law Unconstitutional in Shad Transport Case
In Charleston, Judge Brawley ruled a South Carolina law prohibiting shipment of shad beyond state lines unconstitutional. The ruling found the measure extended to fish not caught in SC waters, conflicting with the federal interstate commerce clause. A test shipment to Southern Express Company prompted the suit.
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Charleston
D. C
United States Circuit Court
Brawley
South Carolina
Southern Express Company
Bay State Gas Decision Appeals Delayed Suit Dismissed
New York judge sustains Mercantile Trust demurrer in Edwards v Mercantile Trust Co and Bay State Gas Co, dismissing the action for failure to file an amended bill and to pay costs. Edwards sought a receiver for Bay State Gas and an accounting of trust holdings including 1.3 million dollars of Bay State stock and dividends. The case has dragged through Federal courts since 1902. Pinehurst Camden Florida service details noted.
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New York
Mercantile Trust Company
Jacob B. Edwards
Boston
Bay State Gas Company
Delaware
Ray
United States Circuit Court
Edwards
Ovation for Togo as Tokyo Welcomes Naval Heroes
In Tokyo on December 30 Admiral Togo and Vice Admiral Kamimura arrived at Shimbashi amid continuous ovations. The city glittered with flags and New Year decorations as crowds, officials, and schoolchildren cheered. The Diet presidents presented commendations while plans for future operations were discussed with the Emperor’s staff at the navy department.
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Diet
Tokyo
Togo Pane
Kamimura
Shimbashi
Kure
Fushirai
Zugo
Shhnamura
Kamilmu
Toga
Togo
Navy Department
Tago
Che Eeek
Uturs
Kuropatkin Not Ill Denial From War Office
The War Office in St. Petersburg denies rumors that Gen Kuropatkin is ill or about to take command offensively. The general staff cites zero Fahrenheit as making large scale moves dangerous, then notes cold weather risks. Separately, near Shakhe south of the railroad bridge, Russian artillery bombarded a Japanese position on December 29, with slow Japanese replies and limited damage.
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St. Petersburg
War Office
Shakhe
Kaznakoff Recalled to Moscow Amid North Sea Inquiry
Paris reports Admiral Kaznakoff, Russia’s International North Sea inquiry representative, recalled and to be replaced by Vice Admiral Doubassoff. He departs for St Petersburg after a brief dispatch from Emperor Nicholas. Health cited as the recall cause. doubts about Italian fleet prep cited by Menbera.
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Paris
Kaznakoff
Russia
International Commission of Inquiry
North Sea
Doubassoff
St. Petersburg
Nicholas
Menbera
Italy
Cap
Olado
Admiralty
Foreign Office
Baron von Spaun
Doubassaff
Ragznalioff
Vienna
Strong guard over Negro charged in murder
William Jones, a negro arrested in Charlottes ville for the murder of Mrs. Clem Pattison, beaten to death at her home on the city outskirts, is under tight guard and to face a preliminary examination before Justice Hosg tomorrow morning as evidence against him is described as strong.
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Washington
Gordonsville
William Jones
Charlottesville
Clem Pattison
Kau
Hosg
Jones
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Bertillon
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Veterinary Association
Washington .Post
Richmond
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State Veterinary Medical Association
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C. H. Epps
J. Spencer
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Atlantic Coast Line
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BAY State Gas
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Camden
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