Five Towns Wiped Off Map by Mount Taal Eruption
Manila reports confirm 300 killed by earthquakes and the Mount Taal eruption. Five villages on Lake Taal’s west shore destroyed. lava and a tidal wave killed over 300 locals. Luzon island sinks five feet. Manila Observatory notes 832 shocks and ongoing ash covered rail lines. Local fear remains but Manila regarded as safe.
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Mount Taal
Manila
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Lake Taal
Bureau of Science
Southern
Mayon
Anti race track gambling bill clears legislature in California
Sacramento report says the anti race track gambling bill passed the assembly after already passing the senate on January 20. It now goes to the governor for signature and would become law fifteen days after signing.
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Sacramento
Assembly
Senate
Suffragettes Press Broadside in Wall Street Week
New York suffragettes occupy Wall Street, selling the Broadside newspaper to brokers from two to ten cents. The crowd confronts bulls and bears as the amateur press aims to rally support, with the crowd’s reactions ranging from laughter to curiosity in the market district.
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New York
Bears
Wall Street
Auffragettes
Wall
High Water Troubles Pacific Coast Rail Lines
San Francisco reports seven days of near zero precipitation and Chinook warming causing widespread high water. Western Pacific trains halted after a big Feath River canyon slide blocks service. rail and river towns face flood disruption along the coast.
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Pacific Coast
San Francisco
California
Western Pacific
Mexican government claims victories along the border
Mexican officials released government telegrams denying insurgent successes in Sonora and claiming rebels were nearly annihilated with leader Severiano Talamantes reportedly killed. Amid mixed messages, letters from Mocesuma to a mine company offered contrary information while reinforcements reached Agua Prieta amid fears of a rebel attack.
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Douglas
Asia
Jan
Associated Press
Sonora
Severiano Talamantes
Mocesuma
Agua Prieta
Jeff. Davis Takes a Rap at Mr. Depew in Senate Speech
Senator Jefferson Davis attacked New York's senior senator in a speech advocating direct popular election of senators. He criticised Depew for opposing the method and argued the popular will had been proven in the last election, urging the purge of Lorimer from the Senate.
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Washington
Jefferson Davis
Depew
New York
Roosevelt
Davis
Senate
Lorimer
Public safety push after city killings in New York
New York authorities step up vigilance after the shooting of Mayor Gaynor and the assassination of David Graham Phillips. Police are ordered to monitor public places and keep watch on suspicious individuals. Detectives patrol theatres restaurants hotels to prevent further acts of violence and safeguard public life.
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New York
Gaynor
David Graham Phillips
Rollerera
No Change in Colorado Senatorial Vote Amid Absentees
Denver reports five legislators absent or not voting left the senatorial totals virtually unchanged from Saturday. Speer leads Democrats with 26 votes, Adama has 20, while Republicans shift support to Goudy as part of a daily switch plan. Helena also notes little change in the seventh joint ballot for U S Senator with similar alignment to prior days.
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Colorado
Denver
Speer
Adama
Montant
Helena
Mont
United State
Sprouting Beam Kills Child in Indiana Tragic Bean Incident
In Vincennes Indiana Jony Wilson nine year old daughter of Thomas Wilson of Monroe City died from rheumatic heart disease caused by a bean the child forced into her nostril days earlier.
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Indiana
Vincennes
Indie .C
Jony
Thomas Wilson
Monroe City
Tariff Board III Passed by the House
The House approved a permanent tariff board of five members by a 186 to 93 vote after seven hours of debate under a special rule. It marks Taft administration legislation moving forward with Republicans largely backing the bill and Democrats split on amendments.
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Washington
House
Taft
Clark
Hack Downs the Swede in Denver
George Acken Schmidt won tonight’s wrestling bout against Jesse Wester in Denver in one hour nine minutes and twenty seconds. Westergard complained of sickness after the first fall. Zbyszko defeated Nogard in two straight falls, the first in two minutes twenty seconds and the second in twelve minutes.
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Denver
Jan
George Ackenschmidt
Jesse Wester
Westergard
Zbyszko
Nagard
Lowell
Maes
Paul Nogard
New York Twelve Year Old Pounded Drunk
A 12 year old boy who claimed to be Harry McCord of 359 West Fifty second street was taken to Flower hospital after being found unable to walk by a patrolman. He said he bought whiskey for 10 cents but could not recall where. Police say he had two bottles of whiskey in his pockets.
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New York
Harry McCord
West Fifty-second Street
Flower Hospital
John Potter
Theodore Koch
Young McCord
McCord
Great Falling Off in Bank Deposits
Deposits of individuals in 7,200 National banks in the United States dropped by $191,566,488 from November 10 to January 7. The loss, likely unprecedented in comptroller reports, includes over $158,000,000 withdrawn from 39 National banks in New York City, with Treasury officials offering no agreement on where the funds went.
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Washington
United States
New York City
Treasury
A Be Attell Breaks Arm in Cleveland Bout
Featherweight champion Abe Attell breaks his arm in the third round of a ten round bout against Tommy Kilbane in Cleveland. The fight is halted as Attell suffers the injury mid bout. Kilbane under pressure but unable to capitalize before the stoppage.
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Abe Attel
Cleveland
Sitters
Tommy Kilbane
Alice Attell
McFarland and Neilson Fight Eight Rounds to Draw
Memphis report Packey McFarland and Jack Neilson from Indianapolis fought eight rounds to a draw in a boxing bout held in Memphis tonight. The match ended without a winner as both fighters stood even on points after the scheduled rounds.
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Britton
McFparland Orr
Memphis
Harbour Knocks Out Metropolitan Champ in One Round
Warren Harbour, national amateur heavyweight champion, defeats John Garretgon of Avonia Athletic Club in less than a round in New York. The bout pits the titleholder against the metropolitan champion in a swift upset.
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New York
Warren Harbour
John Garretgon
Avonia Athletic Club
McGovern Beats Attell in Ten Round Brooklyn Bout
New York January 30 Phil McGovern scored a clean win over Monte Attell in ten rounds at Brooklyn tonight. He knocked Attell to the mat three times, Attell lasting through the bout due to his strong condition. McGovern is younger brother of Terry and Monte Attell is Abe Attell's brother.
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Monte Atterlil
New York
Phil McGovern
Monte Attell
Brooklyn
Attell
McGovern
Terry
Monte Atte
Abe Attell
McCurdy Great Flight Fails to Reach Havana
Key West aviator J A D McCurdy attempted a 7 mile final leg from Key West to Havana after a 102 mile sea flight. He landed on water when oil ran short, was picked up by the torpedo boat Paulding, refueled, and returned to Havana aboard the destroyers. Conditions delayed the start until this morning.
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Key West
Fla
Havana
J. A. D. McCurdy
McCurdy
Curtis
Paulding
Birdman
McGredy
Key West Havana
Real Bad Man Down in Mississippi
A. Heron killed Charles Stewart during a train duel on a Yazoo and Mississippi Valley line and then terrorized passengers at McNair and Hamburg Mississippi. He seized the town, held prisoners in homes for a day, fired on townsfolk, and fled as a railroad agent and posse pursued him with bloodhounds.
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Miss
Clair
Yazoo
Mississippi Valley
A. Heron
Charles Stewart
Mumbari
Heron
Stewart
Yazoo Road
Me-Nair
Ile
Flagman
Stewart Paeses Seeogee
Aeede
Meron
McNalir
Hambure
Riont
Homesteader Miles Shot Dead in Cabin Near Fort Pierre
Authorities search for a missing neighbor after Miles, a homesteader, was found murdered in his cabin several miles from Fort Pierre. He was shot in the back through a window, last night.
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Pierre
Miles
Fort Pierre
King's Uncle Named Canada's Governor General
Official word confirms the Duke of Connaught, uncle of King George, will become governor general of Canada succeeding Mr Grey. The appointment takes effect in September.
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London
Duke of Connaught
George
Canada
Marty Grey
Corset Coat Dominates Spring Fashion From St Louis
The thirty first annual convention of the International Custom Cutters in St Louis unveils the corset coat as the leading spring and summer garment for men. Trousers must fit tightly enough to require removing shoes to change the garment. Experts from the United States and Canada, 175 tailors, declare a shift toward the underexaggerated man.
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Louisa
United States
Canada
St. Louis
Death claims one baby in every six New York
A reform campaign in New York declares that one baby dies in every six within the city due to poverty and malnutrition. Activists warn vast food and care donations are needed to curb this infant mortality, noting summer heat as a deadly factor.
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New York
Mint
Hbygietie
The Most Economical Man in Washington Rep Sherwood Relates
Representative Sherwood of Ohio tells of a man named Parker in Toledo who killed a dog that ate a will valued at $60 and recovered a portion of a $5 bill. Parker traveled to Washington, then returned with a new bill from the treasury and spent $100 to save $5. The tale contrasts with a past four hour debate over a $125 expense for a license.
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Washington
Ohio
Isaac R. Sherwood
Parker
Toledo
Treawory Department
Sherwood
Jy Congress
Niece of Dr. Rafter Dies in New York City Home
Mise Advlo Rafter, niece of Dr. George C. Rafter of Cheyenne, died at her New York City residence. Dr. Rafter departed Cheyenne yesterday to attend the funeral due to the family connection and her prominent local standing.
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Mise Advlo Rafter
George C. Rafter
Alty
New York City
Rafter
Fort Cheyenne
Weather outlook for next days from January 40 1811
Forecast notes a colder Tuesday and likely a colder Wednesday with un spltied conditions. Local data for the 24 hours ending 6:00 p m January 40 1811 shows a maximum 58 degrees minimum 42 degrees and no precipitation.
Legislature Faces Half Time Session With Busy Day
Yesterday's session consumed half the allotted time as lawmakers moved many measures. The House passed six bills including a Metz initiative and referendum measure, a state department of labor, and a Cam pbell county creation plan. The Senate approved tax exemptions, public improvements incentives, and a provision for a $100,000 lay of public improvements. the Metz bill passed the House 46 to 5 with five absent.
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Department of Labor
Senate
Carpenter
Supreme
Met
Committee
Blume
Metz
State Department of Labor
House
Chessell
Campebell County
Crook
Weston
Hurt
Haden M. White
Mets
Metse
Gaga
Wyoming
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