Seven Die In Forest Camp Fire At Otter Creek
In Hambleton West Virginia Camp No 5 of Otter Creek Room and Lumber Co burned rapidly killing seven of forty men asleep inside the 22 by 50 foot structure. Escape through two small windows and narrow stairs proved fatal for many as flames consumed the interior.
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Hambleton
W. Va
Otter Creek Room and Lumber Company
John Morrissey
John Ryley
George van Horne
Arthur Fendricks
Thomas Hickney
Mike Granon
Forest Manard
Bud Welch
Mysterious murder body found in Red River region
Texarkana reports a white man found dead in Red River county about 20 miles NW, believed murdered and placed in the river. The body, nude with iron weights, shows a brutal concealment attempt. identity uncertain, thought to be a hunter who camped nearby, body found on the Arkansas side in Little River county.
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Texarkana
Tex
Red River County
Here
Arkansas
Little River County
Captain Hartshorne Shot in Samar Ambush
Captain J M Hartshorne Jr of the Seventh Infantry was killed Jan 2 in eastern Samar after being fired on from ambush. He had recently moved from the Ninth Infantry. News reached Manila by mail through Second Lieutenant Geo W Wallace of the Ninth due to poor telegraphic communication in Samar.
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Manilla
J. M. Hartshorne, Jr
Seventh Infantry
Samar
Hartshorne
Ninth
Geo. W. Wallace
Two Men Hanged For Murders In Mississippi City
New Orleans report states two African American men, Lewis Johnson and Victor Johnson, were executed by hanging at noon on Tuesday at Mississippi City Mississippi. Lewis Johnson killed Gulf Port City Marshal Richardson and Victor Johnson murdered a young girl at Pass Christian in a brutal crime. A large crowd witnessed the executions from the same scaffold.
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New Orleans
Mississippi City
Miss
Lewis Johnson
Richardson
Gulf Port
Victor Johnson
Pass Christian
Page murder case ends with acquittal in district court
Waxahachie Tex Jan 22 The C E Page murder case concluded in district court Tuesday morning The defendant testified when court reconvened and after his testimony the case was submitted to the jury. The jury deliberated briefly and returned a verdict of not guilty.
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Waxahachie
Tex
C. E. Page
Legislature Duplicates Senate Election Balloting in Two Sessions
Frankfort Ky Jan 22 The Kentucky House and Senate duplicated last Tuesday by voting separately for a senator. A small doubt lingered over the law governing ballot timing.
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Frankfort
Kentucky
Father slain by son in Marshall quarrel
Advices from Marshall Arkansas report E G Harvey was stabbed and killed by his son Ero Harvey during a quarrel. The younger Harvey was arrested and confined at Marion county jail in Yellville for safety.
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Little Rock
Marshall
Ark
E. G. Harvey
Ero Harvey
Young Harvey
Marion County
Yellville
Johnson found guilty of second degree murder
Galveston January 22 Henry Johnson a negro was convicted of shooting to death Linaro a young grocery clerk last May in a murder trial. He received a fifteen year sentence in the penitentiary.
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Galveston
Henry Johnson
Linaro
French Protest Over Venezuelan Landing Ban
Willemstad January 22 French authorities protest as M Secrestat is denied land at La Guayara to reach Caracas. Castro's government fears a new Guajira invasion by insurgents while reports claim government troops defeat insurgents near Barquisimete and Carupano. British navy pursuit of Libertador continues amid regional turmoil.
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Willemstad
Jan
M. Secrestat
la Guayara
Venezuela
Caracas
Castro
Secrestat
Paris
Guajira
Mendoza
Hernandez
Barquisimete
Libertador
Paraguan
Carupano
Barquismete
Shortage Found in Books of Deceased Association Official
Investigation into the late H C Tatum, secretary and treasurer of the Western Commercial Travelers' association, shows a shortage of about $16,000. Tatum allegedly confessed to committee members before the annual election shortly before his death, saying the shortage had all gone on the races. Accounts balanced to October when the initial discrepancy was first found.
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St. Louis
H. C. Tatum
Western Commercial Travelers’ Association
Tatum
Committee of Association
Stephen B Culver dies in Mount Vernon after illness
New York Jan 22 Stephen B Culver great grandson of Colonel Stephen Lee and cousin of the Countess of Waldersee died at his Mount Vernon home after a brief illness. He was Union College and Columbia School of Mines educated and had twenty years with the customs service here.
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New York
Stephen B. Culver
Stephen Lee
Mount Vernon
Countess of Waldersee
Germany
Union College
Columbia School of Mines
Custom House
Texas Rep Introduces Bill for Southern Judicial District
Washington Jan 22 Representative Bill of Texas has introduced a bill creating the federal southern judicial district of Texas. The Texas delegation supports the bill with unity, though arrangements for district organization and court terms required adjustments.
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Washington
Texas
Southern Judicial District
Trust Fund to Brigands in Constantinople Reported
Jan. 22. It is understood American negotiators for the release of Ellen M. Leone and Mme Tsilka may have to entrust the ransom fund to brigands for several days before the captives are freed, following the precedent set in earlier brigandages.
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Constantinople
Ellen M. Leone
Mme. Tsilka
British plan to colonize South Africa under way
New Whatcom Washington January 22 Rev I W Barr rector of Episcopal churches in this city and Fair Haven has gone to South Africa to arrange final details of a gigantic colonization scheme to be undertaken by the British government It aims to induce a number of British born subjects now living in the United States to emigrate to South Africa.
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New Whatcom
Wash
I. W. Barr
Fair Haven
South Africa
United States
Texas Senator Secures War Dept Tariff Inquiry
Washington January 22 1924 after the senate convened today Senator Culber son of Texas obtained a resolution directing the secretary of war to send to the senate all suggestions statements criticisms and correspondence between the war department or any official and any person or corporation concerning customs tariff affecting the Philippine Islands.
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Washington
Senate
Culberson
Texas
Secretary of War
War Department
Philippine Islands
Turmoil at Gore consecration in Westminster Church
London Jan 22 tumult erupted during the confirmation of Rt Rev Charles Gore as bishop of Worcester at Westminster. The disturbance was led by John Kensit, a well known anti ritualist crusader, provoking a chaotic scene in the ceremony.
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London
Charles Gore
Worcester
Westminster
John Kensit
Bishop Gore’s oath declaration amid farce and conspiracy
Snouts of farce and conspiracy accompany Bishop Gore’s declaration and administration of oath, as the scene surrounding the religious ceremony draws sharp public attention. The report notes distrustful whispers and political tension framed by the ceremony and its attendees.
Swiss Conde Dies at 57 After Illness in New York
New York on January 22 Swiss Conde a prominent manufacturer and capitalist died at his residence after a month long serious illness. He built a large Oswego New York factory and had resided there for many years. He was 57 years old.
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New York
Conde
Oswego
N. Y
Insurgent Leader Briocio Laque Surrenders in Batangas
Manila reports that Briocio Laque and his full command surrendered unconditionally to American authorities in Batangas province on January 20. The surrender ends their insurgent group’s operations in the region.
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Manila
Briocio Laque
Batangas
Joplin Lodge Wins Silver Cup at Elks Meet
Joplin lodge triumphs with an interstate and territorial convention victory in Hot Springs Arkansas on January 22. The event featured Elks from multiple regions competing for the silver loving cup. Local attendees reported a spirited contest and formal ceremonies marking the win.
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Joplin Lodge
Hot Springs
Ark
Territorial Convention of Elks
For Sale City Property Near Allen Academy
South half of block near Allen Academy offered at 550 dollars. About 1.25 acres near the schoolhouse in southeast town with a small new cottage a tenant house and a well on the premises. Also six room house with one lot on the west side priced at 1000 dollars. Brick cistern on premises. Additional city property and parcels for sale four blocks from Street at 1250 dollars.
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Allen Academy
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