Gustave Opens Sweden's First Parliament Address
Stockholm Jan 16 The first parliament under King Gustave opened with simple ceremonies. The king pledged zeal for national prosperity and progress and said he would need Swedish support in all days. He announced the suffrage bill would return for final approval but there is no plan to grant women's voting rights now. Special commissions study naval and military defense and labor relations.
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Stockholm
Gustave
Oscar
Rigsdag
Divorce suit filed by Herbert M Quinby against Mamie Quinby
Herbert M Quinby files for divorce from Mamie Quinby known in theater as Mayme Remington. He alleges indignities and cites a long marriage begun in 1905. Quinby is a son of William E Quinby of Detroit, former minister to the Netherlands.
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Kansas City
Herbert M. Quinby
Mamie Quinby
Mayme Remington
Quinby
William E. Quinby
Detroit
Netherlands
First Below Zero Weather Hits Twin Cities
St Paul records the coldest stretch of winter with temperatures dropping to six degrees below zero during the overnight and early morning hours.
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St. Paul
Jan
Fleet to Stop at Los Angeles on Way to San Francisco
A Washington dispatch reports Secretary Metcalf announced the battleship fleet will pause in Los Angeles on its route to San Francisco. The statement was authorized for publication by the secretary and aims to allow all the people to visit the ships.
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Los Angeles
San Francisco
Washington
Elliott
Metcalf
Death of John F. Betz Prominent Philadelphia Brewer
John F. Betz, a renowned Philadelphia brewer and one of the citys wealthiest citizens, died at his home after a long illness. He was born in Germany and rose to prominence in the brewing industry.
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John F. Betz
Philadelphia
Mr. Bete
Germany
Betz heir to Philadelphia financial holdings and honors
The man born in 1811 who came to this country as an infant led extensive interests in Philadelphia financial institutions. John F. Betz Jr. will succeed his father in these ventures. He was a Lutheran and a chevalier of St Gregory by grant of Pope Leo XIII. His first wife belonged to a renowned Catholic Stuttgart family.
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Philadelphia
John F. Betz, Jr
Betz
St. Grégory
Leo XIII
Stuttgart
Germany
Private Bank at Dallas in Hands of Assignee
The Western Bank and Trust Company of Dallas with $500 000 capital passed into the hands of an assignee last night due to heavy withdrawals. Liabilities are listed at $1 054 104 with assets not disclosed, but officials say payouts will be made in time. The bank is described as a private institution.
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Dallas
Tex
Western Bank and Trust Company
Anaconda and Butte Men Buy Dillon Brewery
Dillon, Jan. 16. A deal nears completion as the Dillon Brewery changes hands. Frank Bechtold of Anaconda along with W. Ritz and Frank Mueller of Butte purchase. Bechtold to manage. The plant will be overhauled, new machinery ordered, and brewing expected to start within 30 days.
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Dillon
Frank Bechtold
Anaconda
W. Ritz
Frank Mueller
Butte
Bechtold
Rich Illinois heiress Lydia Bradley dies at 92 in Peoria
Lydia Bradley a prominent Illinois heiress and founder of Bradley Polytechnic Institute died at age ninety two in Peoria on January 16. Her fortune is estimated at four million dollars.
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Peoria
Lydia Bradley
Illinois
Bradley
Bradley Polytechnic Institute
Late Dr Harper Linked to Chicago University Work
The text notes the late Dr. Harper as president of the University of Chicago, associated with planning and directing projects funded by her wealth.
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Dr. Harper
The
University of Chicago
Bridges Let to Denver Man for Beaverhead River Crossings
Dillon Montana January 16 Special to the Standard. The county board met in a special session and awarded two steel bridge contracts on the Beaverhead River. Seven bidders ranged from 2996 to 4661 dollars. C G Shelly of Denver won with the lowest bid and work will begin immediately. One bridge at Sage Creek Crossing spans 56 feet and the other near Barrett’s station spans 96 feet.
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Dillon
Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead River
Dell
Lima
Sage Creek Crossing
Barrett's Station
C. G. Shelly
Denver
Opium Ban for Philippines Takes Effect Soon
Washington reports that in a little over a month the law banning opium imports into the Philippines will take effect. Opium use is rising among native Filipinos and Americans, with most consumption by Chinese laborers. Congress aimed to curb this habit, but calls for an extension are discouraged. enforcement will proceed as written.
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Philippines
Congress
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