Enormous Earthquakes Cause Massive Destruction in Central Asia
Reports from Tashkent describe violent shocks in Russian Turkestan with Vyorny city heavily damaged. Hundreds killed, thousands homeless as heating and shelter fail amid extreme cold. losses estimated at $2,000,000. Seismograph readings in London and Cleveland record distant quakes with long tremors and collapsing needles.
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Tashkent
Russia
Korpal Vyorny
Russian Turkestan
Vyorny
Semiryetchensk
London
West Bromwich
Insurrectos Press on in Mexican Rebellion
Reports from Mexico City state Cuishuhir aohis and Jose Munoz aided a rebel unit by warning of an ambush near Mal Paso. Navarro leads a march toward Guerrero while Insurrectos threaten Nacozari Sonora and clash near Janos Chihuahua. Rebels may have crossed the border after a two hour engagement.
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Mexico City
Cuishuhiraohis
Chihuhua
San Andres
Jefe Politico
Jose Munoz
Navarro
Mal Paso
Guerrero
Insurrectos
Chihuahue
Nacozari
Sonora
Julio Cervantes
Janos
Chihuahua
Senate votes to probe corruption and vacancies in Holtslaw case
Springfield January 4. The state senate adopted a resolution authorizing committees to investigate charges of corruption against several senators. A resolution declared the seat of Senator D W Holtslaw vacant after his bribe confession. Holtslaw awaits trial on conspiracy charges and was excused from deliberations. Senator Broderick, indicted, may be asked to similar abstention.
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Springfield
State Senate
D. W. Holtslaw
Holtslaw
Senate
Benater Broderick
Woolgrowers Discuss Clothing Costs and Legislation
Portland Jan. 4. The National Wool Growers association convention focused on reaching agreement between growers and manufacturers to protect the wool industry from experimental legislation. Tariff issues and the question Why Woolen Clothing Costs So Much were the main topics of discussion.
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Portland
Ore
National
Wool Growers’ Association
Lovers Die In Apparent Double Murder Suicide
In Cumberland Maryland and Keyser West Virginia a bride and groom died before their wedding after a reported poisoning. A mother found them holding hands in silence, prompting authorities to suspect a planned double murder by a rival.
Alleged Wife of Baldwin Breaks Silence in Court
Mrs Lillian Ashley Turnbull testified that Lucky Baldwin told his daughter Clara Stocker she was his wife in her presence. She said previous statements arose from a legal strategy and her youth. The court refused a perfumed cross examination but allowed one.
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Los Angeles
Lillian Ashley Turnbull
Lucky Baldwin
Clara Stocker
McNab
Colonel Pope
Gallagher Sentenced in Edwards Assault Case
New York January 4 James J Gallagher received a 12 year prison term for the assault on William H Edwards after Edwards seized him as he shot Mayor Gaynor. He must work out the cost of the prosecution during his incarceration. The jury deliberated half an hour and the trial lasted under a day.
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New York
James J. Gallagher
William H. Edwards
Gaynor
Foss Replies to Lodge Call to Progress
Governor Foss issued a statement denouncing Senator Lodge as a reactionary clinging to an era past. He claimed Lodge opposes every issue that shaped the recent Massachusetts election and warned voters against his stance.
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Foss
Lodge
Boston
Jssue
Massachusetts
Two Die In Auto Wreck In California
San Diego California January 4 Alli Me Mickin chauffeur for B W Scripps publisher and L I Oakes bookkeeper for Mr Seripps were killed and Miss Ivy Cass governess badly injured when a automobile skidded overturned and wrecked
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San Diego
Cal
Alli Me Mickin
B. W. Scripps
Millonaire
L. &. Oakes
Seripps
Ivy Cass
Uncle Sam Guards Coast of Honduras
The United States will maintain constant guard on the Honduran coast amid a revolution. Two gunboats are ordered to replace current patrols, with the Yorktown and Tacoma moving to San Francisco and Guantanamo. Princeton and Marietta will take their places at Corinto and Quantanamo at once.
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Washington
United States
Hua
Navy Yards
Yorktown
Tacoma
Wear
San Francisco
Guantanamo
Princeton
Marietta
Corinto
Quantanamo
Cheyenne Pioneer John Bishop Dies After Lingering Illness
Following several months of illness, John Bishop, a noted Cheyenne pioneer and grandfather of Mrs Ada Ora, died yesterday afternoon at St. John’s Hospital. The obituary notes his long service to the community and his prominent role in local affairs.
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John i
Bishop
Ofelosk
Deocas
Ada Ora
Democratic Maine Senator Picked After Caucus
In Augusta Maine on January 4 Charles F Johnson was nominated to succeed Senator Magené Hale by the Democratic legislative caucus. With Democrats holding a safe majority the nomination equates to election making him the first Democratic Maine senator since 1847. Governor Dix in Albany outlines savings of one million dollars yearly by proposed reforms including abolishing and consolidating offices. Montana Governor Norris backs income tax amendment. In Boston the legislature opens with a slim Republican edge and Governor-elect Fos will be inaugurated tomorrow.
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Augusta
Charles F. Johnson
Magené Hale
Maine
Dix
Albany
Montana
Helena
Edwin L. Norris
Massachusetts
Boston
Fosa
New York Files Sherman Act Suit Against Trans Atlantic Steamship Firms
The government sues thirteen major steamship companies and twelve officers under the Sherman act claiming a pro rata traffic division to curb competition. It seeks an injunction to end further combining and bar entry of any company vessels from New York while the alleged pact remains. The suit alleges 90 percent of steerage traffic worth about $55 million yearly is controlled and imposes fines of 20 dollars per passenger carried beyond allotted limits.
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New York
Colorado Grange Criticizes National Body Over At Atlantic City
The Colorado State Grange in secret session adopts resolutions condemning the national Grange and supporting the insurgents at the national meeting in Atlantic City. The resolutions denounce the current national officials and their policies.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado State Grange
National Grange
Atlantic City
Denver Built Aeroplane Makes Successful Flights
Denver Colorado January 4 Three successful flights were made today by a locally built aeroplane designed for Lynn Mathewson and piloted by G Van Aradale a Curtiss pupil. One flight exceeded three miles in distance and marked a notable achievement for the test series.
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Denver
Colorado
Lynn Mathewson
Wee
G. van Aradale
Curtiss
Philadelphia Men Face Heavy Court Charges in Mortgage Case
In United States district court Judge Hel land examined ties of 40 000 dollars each linked to the Philadelphia Reading and Lehigh Valley Railroad, Bethlehem Steel, and related parties in a case alleging unlawful payment and mortgage scheme. The prosecution contends the scheme involved misused funds. Defendants indicate plans to appeal.
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Philadelphia
Jan
Helland
States District
Reading
Lehigh Valley
Bethlehem Steel Company
Mail Car Robbery Leaves Clerk Wounded Near Seattle
Two masked bandits halted the Northern Pacific North Coast limited as it left Seattle. They shot mail clerk Harry G. Clark in the mouth and bound C B. Reid in a closet before rifling the mail bag and slipping away. Clark, who wrote a description, may die. a posse hunts the region south of Seattle.
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Seattle
Northern Pacific North Coast Limited
Harry GC. Clark
C. B. Reid
Auburn
Clark
Wealthy Wyoming pioneer slain by Spanish sheepherder
The 82 year old Mark M. Coad, a prominent Wyoming stockman, was ambushed and killed in the Normandie hotel lobby by Francisco Garrido, a Spanish sheepherder in his employ. Garrido fled, exchanged gunfire with officers, and was hunted across railroad yards before capture in South Cheyenne. The assault occurred at 3 25 pm, witnessed by Judge Hawley and W H Greene. The lobby struggle ended with four shots and a dramatic pursuit.
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Francisco
Garrido
Normandie Hotel
Coad
South Cheyenne
Mark M. Coad
Wyoming
Little Horse Creek
Cheyenne
J. R
Judge) Hawley
Robin in Jail on Theft Charge in New York
Joseph O G Robin was lodged in the Tombs on a charge of stealing eighty thousand dollars from the Washington Savings Bank. Bail was set at forty thousand dollars and will not be posted. A hearing on a petition by his sister Dr Léourge Robino vitch to have him declared insane is set for tomorrow.
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New York
Joseph OG. Robin
Washington Savings Bank
Robin
Léourge Robinovitch
Senator Clark Attends Scottish Rite Reunion in City
United States Senator C. D. Clark attends the Scottish Rite reunion in the city and will stay through the legislative session.
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Senator Clark
United States
C. D. Clark
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