Southern Can't Sell Itta Bena Branch to Yazoo and Mississippi Valley
Jackson Miss January 26 The supreme court decision blocks the sale of the Itta Bena branch to the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railway. The ruling also affects the Mobile and Ohio merger question under Mississippi law. New York January 26 Miss Emily A Watson to endow a $250000 Country Branch and Industrial School at New York Orthopaedic Hospital. Beaton January 26 The Star of Bethlehem miracle play produced by Charles Mills Gayly at Chickering Hall. Louisville Georgia January 26 Four hundred bales of cotton sold at 14916 cents to W G S Rowe for about 20000. LaCrosse Wisconsin January 26 Five-year-old placed baby brother in hot oven. child baked to death. Chicago January 26 City council orders study of municipal antitoxin plant.
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Southern
Yazoo
Mippi Valley
Jackson
Miss
Supreme Court
Yazoo and
Mississippi Valley
Southern Railway
Itta Bona
Mobile and Ohio
Mississippi
New York
Star of Bethlehem
Beaton
Charles Mills Gayly
University of California
Chicketing Hall
Ben Greet
England
Gayly
Loulaville
Stone Murphy Co
W. G
Rowe
Knoop, Friericha &Co
Savannah
First National Bank
China and Possible Eastern War
A St. Petersburg report cites China possibly remaining neutral if Russia fights Japan. The Viewpoint argues direct war declaration by China would pressure Russia to preempt invasion of Chinese territory and hints at Manchuria’s possible annexation if war proceeds. Also notes a pain relief ad for Becklen’s Arnica Salve at local druggists.
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China
St. Petersburg
Russia
Japan
Manchuria
Becklen
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Fourteen Killed in Mine Accident at Victor Colorado
At Stratton Independence mine near Victor fourteen men were killed when a hoisting cage crashed in a gallows frame after an engine failure. One miner was seriously injured amid a scene of wreckage and exposed bodies throughout the 1,500 foot shaft filled with water.
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T. P. Jackson
James Lutlock
Jackson
Bullbeck
Boy of Twenty Kills His Sister in Georgia
In Commerce Banks county near Prattville a 20 year old boy John Sorrell accidentally shot his 14 year old sister while handling a shotgun he believed was unloaded. He aimed to show her the gun and fired. the load pierced the shoulder blade into her body, causing death after 40 minutes. Authorities fear he may become mentally unbalanced.
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Commerce
Pruits
Banks County
John Sorrell
Siwter
Trial Kishineff Prisoners In London Cabinet Resignations Rumors
New York reports resumed trial of Kishineff suspects with three categories and over 200 awaiting hearings. An appeal to the justice minister is filed amid doubt. London dispatch denies rumors of additional cabinet resignations.
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New York
Moscow
London
Lord Londonderry
Board of Trade
Daily News
Trains Collide in Snowstorm Leaves Three Dead
A snowbound collision on the Chicago Burlington and Quincy main line near Garden Creek 140 miles north of St Louis killed three and injured seven others. The Denver Express rear sleeper was engulfed in fire as an accommodation train struck while the Denver Express halted for water. A relief train carried dead and injured to St Louis. missing person believed possibly under wreckage. Names include K William Conover Denver Cole Ehner English Macon Mo Benjamin Bennett St Louis Mo. Injured include George Soberer Quincy Ill J M Barbee William Davis Cincinnati Dr Edward B Clements Macon Mo. Engines include John Nunna Hannial Mo.
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St. Louis
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Denver
Garden Creek
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
John Nunna
Hannial
Bej bin
THE SCHAEFER MURDER VERDICT EXPECTED SOON
Bedford Indiana January 26 coroner Plumbers verdict in the Schaefer murder case is expected before week’s end. The case points to an unknown killer with a blunt weapon. Investigators reveal a brutal head wound and bloodstained clothing as the autopsy proceeds. Authorities coordinate with Chicago detectives while preparations for a new grand jury and public safety measures take shape. Schools reopen today after Miss Schaefer’s death, with higher grades delayed return planned.
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Bedford
Ind
Schaefer
Emory and Freeland
Miss Schaefer
Enya
Smith
Lowe
Olin Bundy
Halpin
Chicago
Miller
Entombed Miners Lose Last Hope in Cheswick Mine Disaster
Rescue efforts halted as 184 miners remain entombed at Allegheny Coal Company’s Harick mine near Cheswick Pennsylvania. Mine manager George W Scheetz says none would be brought out alive. Four men confirmed dead including Selwyn M Taylor. Rescue volunteers worked through debris overnight, while inspector F W Cunningham described extensive wreckage and a double explosion. The cause remains disputed with theories of a spark from a pipe, a new gas pocket igniting, or a faulty safety lamp.
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Allegheny Coal Company
Cheswick
Pittsburg
Jay
Harick
George W. Scheetz
Rebris
Selwyn M. Taylor
McKenna
Allegheny
George Horvath
Taylor
Tom Wood
Adolph Gunis
Selwyn Taylor
F. W. Cunningham
Fourteenth District of
Pennsylvania
Mins
Shoop's Man
Warwick
Harwich
Clifton Flour Ad Claims Superior Bread Quality
A Wingfield Cash Grocery Store notice promotes Clifton flour claiming it yields light white wholesome bread, contrasting it with other brands. The ad urges choosing Clifton every time for better results in baking.
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Clifton
Wingfield Cash Grocery Store
Iroquois Theater Horror Suspects Held for Grand Jury
Chicago scenes focus on coroner mittimus for Mayor Harrison and six city officials. Arrests followed inquiry into the Iroquois Theater disaster with authorities aiming to present charges for homicide as a grand jury weighs the case.
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Chicago
Traeger
Guthoritg
Carter H. Harrison
Davis
William McMullen
James B. Cumming
Harrison
Furntale Bends
Vagrancy Bill Moves in Mississippi House
Jackson Jan 26 The Mississippi lower house passed the Wells vagrancy bill aimed at driving Negroes from towns to cotton fields. The act is stringent and mirrors the Calvin act from Georgia. A lingering line about a locomotive fireman’s recovery with Electric Bitters follows, touting medical cure and local dealer guarantees.
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Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
Georgia
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R. J
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Harwick
Iroquoia
Musham
Will J. Davin
West One Hundred and Eighteenth Street
Dr. Stafford
Spring Place
San
Stafford
Third County
O. W. Bellamy
Burlington
Iowa
H. B. Palmer & Sons
Deadwyler & CO
J. Y. Carthers & Co
Cotton Commission Merchants
Broad, Thomas and
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Athens, Ga
Billups Phinny
Broad Street
J. S. King & Co
Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Ry
Western & Atlantic Ry
Rio
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Atlanta, Ga
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Union Depot
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Lanier Southern Business College
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Holman & Co
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