Royal Yacht Rohenzollern Prepares for Trans Atlantic Voyage
Kiel January 16 The Imperial yacht Rohenzollern due to sail for the United States on Saturday is completing preparations for the trans Atlantic trip. The vessel tested bathers and adjusted compasses in the outer fjord. Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia with aides and naval officers attended a farewell dinner aboard the Hohenzollern for Commander Count Von Baudissin. Prince Henry and aide left Kiel today for Berlin.
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Warden Pistol Wounding and Ambush Death Reported
A warden’s pistol discharged accidentally wounding a young woman who entered the warden’s office. Deputy Marshal J N Holzenback was killed in an ambush while investigating a distillery run, with L E Huffman named as the suspect. Pickle prices may rise as a famine looms due to cucumber shortages across several midwestern states.
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Renee Jaul
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New York jewelry thief tied to Gretna jail claim
Edward Manners denies being Edward Kerns the New York thief wanted for the Thebauld robbery. Chicago men Klein and West were captured on a hotel diamond theft charge and are in Gretna jail. Manners awaits possible Chicago-provided aid as telegrams arrive and doubt about his identity continues.
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Nee
Jon
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Retail Dealers Prosecuted for Food Fraud
Minola State Pure Food Commission targets fraud in Chicago markets with civil actions against 32 retailers. Cases include impure vinegar oleomargarine law violations and flavored extract sellers, led by R. M. Patterson the assistant commissioner.
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Electric signals in cab to prevent accidents
Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroad to install a block signaling system in trains. A white cab light signals when one train is in a block, turning red if a second train enters, functioning in sleet snow or across switches.
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Rockford
Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad
Burglars Steal a Building then Sell the Lot
Cleveland city report shows two burglars used a team and hay rack to dismantle a marble shop owned by David Walters. They removed the building and attempted to sell the vacant lot to nearby residents. Walters found the shop gone with no trace left.
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King Edward Opens Parliament in Ceremonial Style
King Edward and Queen Alexandra opened Parliament with traditional pageantry. The royal party occupied the throne as ministers prepared the session while the crowd along the route to Westminster reflected mixed excitement and protest. The king noted issues from South Africa to India and the inter-oceanic canal treaty, with emphasis on domestic measures and land sale in Ireland.
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Libertador Reported Near Cape Codéta Landing Arms
The Venezue lan revolutionary steamer Libertador, ex Ban Righ, was sighted Tuesday near Cape Codéta east of La Guayra. It is believed she landed arms, with reports of peeraene to be Geld ip in that city.
Seven masked men hold up Kansas City Southern train
Seven masked men attacked the southbound Kansas City Southern passenger train near Spiro Oklahoma at 11 pm taking control of the express car and rifling the mail car. The robbers reportedly escaped with a large sum of registered mail and cash while U.S. Marshals scour the country for three suspects later arrested at Poteau.
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Ark
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Spiro
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Fort Smith
I. T. Railroad and Express
New Consumption Cure Bacilline Reported
A London Mall dispatch says the Paris Academy of Medicine heard a report on a new remedy for consumption named bacilline. The liquid preparation comes from active plant principles grown in Chile and Colombia. In Roubaix, 84 of 100 cases treated with bacilline injections are described as on the high road to recovery.
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Journal and Advertiser
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Paria Academy of Medicine
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Colombia
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Birmingham State Fair Likely This Fall
Birmingham officials indicate a state fair will be held this fall with plans to improve fair grounds and attract attention. A board meeting discussed Proposition Z and McKnight’s proposal to manage concessions as part of the effort.
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Fatal Dynamite Explosion Kills Two at Idaho Mine
Mackay Idaho Jan 16 two men died and three were badly injured three miles west of town in a dynamite blast. Victims were Benno Hinterholzer and James Person. Remaining injured unnamed. Inquest possible. old dynamite charge caused the blast.
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Tariff Bill Considered Reduction of Dingley Rates Sought
Washington reports the senate committee on Philippines debated the house tariff bill and a 25 percent cut to the Dingley rates on Philippine imports. Action was postponed to Monday for deeper review. Also notes policy debates on Cuba reciprocity and a department of commerce bill, with multiple appointive and migration-related items included.
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Friendly Troops Battle by Mistake Near Rio Hacha
Government troops mistook their fellow soldiers for rebels near Rio Hacha in Colombia. Four hours of fighting left 18 dead and 63 wounded before General Foliano halted the clash. The steamship Libertador to join the Colombian government service.
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Pittsburg Murder Mystery Deepens in Polish Colony
Police report from Pittsburg dated January 164 describes ongoing investigations into yesterday's murder and assault incidents in Spring Alley. Victims remain in precarious condition with uncertain outcomes as officials review possible motives and suspects.
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MAY BUILD NEW CITY HALL IF SEABOARD PROJECTS GAP
W. W. Mackall representing the Seaboard Air Line and the Georgia and Alabama Terminal company offered Savannah officials a plan to construct a bridge to Hutchinson Island terminals and move the city hall to a new site. The deal would exchange the current city exchange site for the bridge terminus and include the city erecting a new civic building. Mackall is influential with the Seaboard and has a strong chance of success.
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Men arrested in Ware County theft case in Georgia
Deputy Sheriff E. Grooms and two men, J.B. Manning and J. T. Knight, were arrested in Waresboro, Ware County. They were linked to a theft and the trio was guarded as they traveled, with the woman involved sent home. The case concerns a robbery attempt and trunk searches.
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J. T. Knight
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Farmers Fight Forest Fires Near Waycross Georgia
Forest fires raged west of Waycross on Saturday causing heavy damage to turpentine land and woodlands. Eight or ten parcels burned, with losses reported by Ketterer and Deen, and Mr Collins losing 40 cords of wood. A farmer near Manor died Monday after fighting the blaze, aged 65, as heat exhaustion took him.
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