Wilson Denies Discussing Senate Choice With Smith
Governor elect Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey arrives in St Louis and denounces as false any claim that he discussed with James Smith Jr a candidate other than James E. Martine for the U S Senate. Wilson states he will urge Martine’s election at NJ legislators homes.
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St. Louis
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
James Smith Jr
James E
Martine
United States
Smith
Wilson
Orton Bros. Piano and Organ Deals Promoted
Local ad urges shoppers to call Orton Bros. at 214 218 Main Street for best value on pianos and organs. The notice highlights affordable prices and household music needs.
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Orton Bros
Main Street
Curtiss Racer Puts It Over the Wright Entrant
Aviation Field Los Angeles Cal Dec 67 Aeroplane racing thrills crowd as Eugene Ely in a Curtiss 60 hp racer beats Philip C Parmalee in the Wright baby by nearly half a mile in a 4 1 2 mile course. Ely’s time 10 05 25 about 62 mph Parmalee not timed by judges due to distance.
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Aviation
Los Angeles
Cal
Eugene Ely
Curtiss
Seratch
Philip C. Parmalee
Baby
Wright
Ely
Parmalee
Elmer Dez Dies After Bichloride Poisoning
Pittsburg, Pa reports Elmer Dez died twelve days after swallowing 27 grains of bichloride of mercury. He was treated by a physician who initially saw apparent recovery, but Christmas Eve his condition worsened until death.
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Pittsburg
Elmer Dez
Dez
No Place For Boy In His Condition Leads To Dismissal
Daniel P. Ryan an 18 year old charged with vagrancy and incorrigibility faced a district court hearing. His father John Ryan and mother testified he is ill and cannot work, living with a woman of ill repute. Judge Lynch dismissed the case, noting no reform school admission due to contagious disease. Ryan was sent back to city jail with a nine day sentence already imposed.
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Daniel P. Ryan
Department I
District Court
Ryan
John Ryan
George Toole
County Attorney's Office
Ed O'Flynn
Reform School
Business College
O'Flynn
Attorney Toole
Court action over will bequest dispute at Gordon estate
Plaintiff seeks $2.00 from the administrator of the Gordon estate alleging an agreement to remember her in the will with a large sum. She says she cared for him at her Hamilton home during his life. The will reportedly left Mrs. Hooven $25,001.
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Gordon
Hamilton
Change in the Acts at the Empire Theater
The Empire Theater unveils a complete midweek bill with new acts. The Kaufmanns, Those Singing Kids, and tramp violinist Jack Fleming headline along with the Jack Allen illusion show. Manager Joseph Gardner promises strong photoplays, and the New Empire Orchestra led by Prof. Charles Glaze offers a broad music program.
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New Empire Theater
Kaufmans
Butte
Jack Fleming
Jack Allen
Kaufmanns
Buster Brown
Fleming
Allen
Joseph Gardner
Bioscope
New Empire Orchestra
Charles Glaze
Monida Trust Loses Suit Over Old Note
Judge Lynch ruled for defendants Kemper and Booth in a note dispute dating to 1882. The case involved Albert Knight, James Murray, and a $1,000 note with interest, now about $3,600, despite payments before transfer to Monida Trust.
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Lynch
Monida Trust Company
Kemper
Charles S. Booth
Albert HB. Knight
James A. Murray
Murray
Knight
Booth
Nat Simon
Peter
Lizzie Antonelli
J. J. Thompson
Mike Kean
Alma McMillan
Lee Davenport
J.P. Kelly
Butte
Louis Go
Burglar Armed At Billings Tunnel Saloon Caught
John Mitchell and Harrington were captured after a botched burglary at the Tunnel Saloon in Billings. Frank Ray, owner, held Mitchell at gunpoint and fired at Harrington, forcing their flight until police detained Harrington at a lodging house. Both suspects await county attorney action.
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Standard
Billings
John Mitchell
Harrington
Frank Ray
Mitchell
Ray
Stay
The Brunettes at Majestic Theater Deliver New Cycling Feats
The Brunettes, two young athletes, present unique and thrilling bike stunts at the Majestic Theater. Audiences praise their constant practice, inventive maneuvers, and standout acrobatic acts as a premier feature of the current bill.
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The
Majestic
United Spanish War Veterans Install Officers
The Lawton camp No. 1 plans the installation of its new officers on Friday evening January 5. After installation a smoker and social session will follow with invited guests. A program of musical selections and several addresses by the new officers will be presented.
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Lawton
United Spanish War Veterans
Boy narrowly escapes death in shaft fall at Parrot Mining
William Maki a 10 year old boy fell down an abandoned shaft on Parrot Mining property. His feet caught in timber on the way down and he was brought to the surface by his companion Marvin Dempster. He escaped with only a few bruises.
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William Maki
Parrot Mining Company
Marvin Dempster
Ung Maki
Indian Arrested for Attempted Assassination in Sulphur
Cicero Coley an Indian was arrested at Sulphur Oklahoma after attempting to kill J D Anderson a farmer near Sulphur Anderson was wounded seriously by two bullets fired through a window of his home late last night
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Cicero Coley
Sulphur
J. D. Anderson
Anderson
Shoemakers on Strike Idle 1500 in Lynn
In Lynn Massachusetts about 1500 workers are idle as three shoe plants walk out. The factories affected include Randall Adams company Brophy Bros and Hennessey Maxwell Hennessey amid small scale strikes.
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Lynn
Mass
Randall & Adams Company
Brophy Bros
Hennessey
Maxwell & Hennessey
Bath Bank Receiver Appointed for People’s Safe Deposit Bank
Bath Maine December 7 The Brath Trust Company was today named receiver for the People’s Safe Deposit and Savings Bank which closed November 28 owing about 900000.
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Bath
Brath Trust Company
People’s Safe Deposit and Savings Bank
People’s Bank
Jennie Smith Sues Inheritance Case Linked To London Death
Jennie Smith son Hooven daughter of the late Alexander Gordon, the industrialist who died in London, filed suit in Hamilton Ohio on December 27 seeking claims tied to the Gordons extensive estate. The action names heirs and involves multi million dollar stakes in the Gordon fortune.
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Hamilton
Ohio
Jennie Smithson Hooven
Alexander Gordon
London
Story of Cold and Winter Underwear at Clerke's
It explains that lighter undergarments can beat cold and invites readers to visit Clerke's at 125 North Main Street to see late arrivals in winter undergarments. Clerke's offers courteous service, a wide assortment, and reasonably low prices in a classy shopping environment.
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North Main Street
Clerke’s
Clerke's
Whitman College Professor Elected President of Intercollegiate Conference
Prof. B K H Brown of Whitman College was elected president of the Pacific Northwest Intercollegiate conference at its annual meeting in Spokane succeeding Dean Milner Roberts of the University of Washington. The conference agreement is extended indefinitely and stricter rules will bar college athletes from playing summer baseball. Washington Oregon Idaho and Whitman College participate along with the Oregon and Washington agricultural colleges.
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Spokane
BK. H. Brown
Whitman College
Dean Milner Roberts
University of Washington
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Oregon and Washington Agricultural Colleges
Explosion at oil well in Cross Creek township kills man
Washington Pa Dec 27 William C Maloney attempted to shoot an oil well in Cross Creek township. He complained nitro glycerine was too thick. He heated the explosive in hot water, the charge exploded, and Maloney was blown to pieces. The derrick and the well were wrecked.
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Washington, Pa
William C Maloney
Cross Creek Township
Maroney
Two men found dead in East Des Moines rear
In Des Moines Iowa police discovered two men dead behind a East Des Moines house. Half empty bottles of whiskey lay nearby and officers suspected robbery and poisoning. Two men named Smithberg and Severs were arrested.
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Des Moines
Iowa
East Des Moines
Smithberg
Severs
Major William P Huxford Dies at 66 in Washington
Washington December 27 Major William P Huxford U S A retired longtime recorder of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion died at his home near Washington last night aged 66 years He served 28 years in that post and was a prominent veteran figure in the order.
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Washington
William P Huxford
Military Order of the Loyal Legion
Here
Long Strike Settled in Baltimore with Return to Work
After an 18 month idle period, Baltimore & Ohio machinists reach a settlement and will resume work. Funeral services for the late John J. Sullivan are slated for this morning at 9:30 from 120 West Copper Street to St. Patrick's Church for a requiem high mass at 10.00.
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Baltimore
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
John 3. Sullivan
West Copper Street
St. Patrick’s Church
Olson's Orchestra At Butte Hall Event
By Butte Stationary Engineers No 83 WFM at Renshaw hall on December 30 Olson's full orchestra performs for the gathering.
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Butte Stationary Engineers
Renshaw Hall
Olson
Red Cross Seal film at the Orpheum theater
The Red Cross Seal drama, made with the national tuberculosis study and prevention association and the American Red Cross, portrays charity and humanity in New York tenement life. Also featured is Nell Burgess in County Fair and The Color Sergeant’s Horse with its Sudan war tale and loyal horse Don.
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Red Cross
National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
American National Red Cross
New York City
Red Cross Society
Orpheum
Selig Company
Nell Burgess
Rip van Winkle
Don
John Johnson and Wife Acquitted in False Pretense Case
John Johnson and Tina Johnson were acquitted yesterday by Justice Foley after evidence failed to prove they used fraud to obtain a $400 loan on furniture from their boarding house. The complainant alleged a chattel mortgage on furniture they did not own to secure the note.
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John Johnson
Tina Johnson
Thomas M. McNamara
Foley
Johnson
Johnsons
Escape at Leeds County Farm Sends Prisoners On Run
Two inmates escaped from the county farm near Leeds in Kansas City Missouri today prompting a search. Robbery and assault charges were tied to the inmates and authorities urged residents to report sightings.
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Kansasity
Dee
Leeds
Prisoners Pass Up Escape Chance At Farm
A prisoner escape attempt failed to gain help as twenty four inmates refused to use an unguarded window opening. The text notes the honor system prevailing at the farm and mentions prisoners had quarters to retreat to.
Will of John La Farge Opens in Probate Court
The late artist and author John La Farge left a New York dated 1910 will opened in Newport probate court. No family named, executrix Grace Barnes of Larchmont requests no bond. Drawings offered to major museums for a price set by the executrix. unsold art to be auctioned. Proceeds to pay interment, tomb, debts, with remaining funds distributed to public institutions as designated.
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Newport
R. L
John la Farge
New York City
Mr. la Farge
Grace KE. Barnes
Larchmont
Express Companies Declared Banks By Attorney General
New York, Dec 27. Attorney General Malley says the supreme court authorized suit to forfeit charters of express companies in the city for alleged banking law violations. He notes the firms were formed recently to evade banking statutes and operate as banks without required licenses or deposits.
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New York
Malley
Supreme Court
WW Express
Bakers
Goods Delivered For One Dollar Or More In City
Goods valued at one dollar or more were delivered to various parts of the city. The notice lists distribution details and requests recipients verify shipments and confirm receipt.
Hearing Open in Omaha Case Against Police Chief Donohue
Attorney General Allen brings liquor and gambling law enforcement charges against Omaha Chief of Police John Donohue. Judge Robert B. Evans of Dakota City serves as referee after being appointed by the Supreme Court. Trial begins this afternoon.
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Ister
Omaha
Allen
John Donohue
Robert BE. Evans
Dakota City
Supreme Court
Light earthquake series rattles Imperial area
A sequence of light earthquakes began last night in Imperial continuing today with two shocks of unusual force. No damage was reported and residents were advised to stay alert.
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Imperial
Miss Clara B Schramek Appointed Limestone Postmaster
Special Dispatch reports Miss Clara B Schramek named postmaster at Limestone Sweet Grass county to succeed the late M F Wright. Also notes a Paul Sullivan benefit card party set for Thursday December 29 at Carpenters hall.
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Standard
Washington
Clara B. Schramek
Limestone
Sweet Grass County
M. F. Wright
Paul Sullivan
Carpenters’ Hall
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