Bandits Blow Newport Bank Safe In Early Morning Heist
Three men attempted to blow the State Bank of Newport safe with nitroglycerin in Newport Beach California. They looted the post office till $10 then severed telephone lines isolating the town and escaping after a brief skirmish with a fisherman and a shoemaker who wounded one robber. A posse pursued them as they carried an injured accomplice to a nearby rig and fled eight blocks away.
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Newport Beach
Cal
State Bank of
Newport
Herbert Kimball
William Hall
Santa Ana
Shods for burglars by an old man
London report on George Roberts a gray haired burglar once England’s top safecracker. After twenty four years in jail he ran a buoying tools lending scam and advised younger burglars. He faced a housebreaking charge and received twelve months penal servitude.
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London
Nottingham
Yellowstone Highway Named Route Spurs Wyoming Road Plan
Ezra Emery, champion of the good roads movement in Laramie county, secured state officials to adopt the name Yellowstone Highway for the proposed route through Wheatland to Shoshoni. The 643 mile path will be surveyed to reduce length below 500 miles and aid convict labor for macadamizing within five years. Emery plans a multi-vehicle tour to map the highway and showcase Wyoming’s best routes to the park.
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Ezra Emery
Laramie County
Ezra
Yellowstone Highway
Wheatland
Chugwater
Douglas
Cody
Casper
Thermopolis
Shoshoni
Cheyenne
Yellowstone
Emery
Wyoming
Yellowstone Park
Rock Springs
Park
Parschall
Chitng
Calhoun
Striker Piper Arrested for Assault at U P Shops
Harrison Piper a striking employee of the U P company was arrested for assault along with J J Eagan after an attack on Winnie Stiloleng near Carey avenue. Stiloleng was treated for injuries at police protection after the beating and glass cuts as the assailants fled the scene.
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Harrison Piper
Up. Company
U. P
J. J. Eagan
Winnie Stiloleng
Carey Avenue
Brokhart
21St and
Police School
Brett
Eetty
Another Cold Wave To Ravish Country
The weather bureau predicts a midwest cold spell with local variation lasting several days. A cold wave forming in the Canadian northwest will sweep into the area held by similar in invasion for two weeks. Saturday conditions moderated with improved railroad traffic and temperature rises of twenty to forty degrees in the west and northwest.
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Middle West
Weather Bureau
Canadian Northwest
West
Northwest
Militia Maneuvers Planned Across Seven Divisions
Washington dispatch says the War Department preps joint maneuvers with militia and regulars this year. A 1.35 million dollar appropriation is needed to run seven divisions including a Western group at Fort D. A. Russell Cheyenne Wyoming with militia from North Dakota Montana Colorado Kansas Nebraska and regular troops. Cheyenne Pole Mountain and Fort Hassell will host events over weeks drawing thousands of militia and funding to the region.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Congress
Fort D. A. Russell
Cheyenne
Wyoming
North Dakota
Montana
Colorado
Kapaay
Nebranka
Pole Mountain
Fort Hassell
Imperial Family Preparing 10 Abdication Amid Chinese Crisis
Peking reports the Empress Dowager seeks retirement terms for the Imperial family after pleading with Premier Yuan Shikai and other leaders to arrange a surrendering handover to the Republicans. Provinces suffer murder, looting, arson as fear grows and many women commit suicide to avoid captivity. Abdication expected before January 15 Armistice.
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Peking
China
Yuan Shi Kai
Yuan
Bolters Organize New Road Association
Denver leaders form the Greater Colorado Highway Association after opposing the Pueblo conference endorsement of the Santa Fe and Rainbow routes. They urge statewide cooperation to improve roads and seek federal aid, sending resolutions to Congress and scheduling a Denver meeting.
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Bolters
NEW Road Association
Denver
Colo
Pueblo
Colorado
Greater Colorado Highway Association
Santa Fe
Congregamioi Taylor and Racker
Congresa'nenn
Congress
Socialists Victorious in Germany Election Reforms Emerging
Berlin reports show 397 constituencies counted with discrepancies delaying clear outcome. The Conservative Clerical Establishment loses ground while Socialists push to around ninety seats, potentially restoring strength to the Reichstag after gains from other parties. The Radicals lose speaker Naumann and Liberal leader Wasser Mann faces further trials amid second ballots.
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Berlin
Prince von Buelow
Reichstae
Herr Naumann
Herr Wasser Mann
Robert Speer Buys Denver Times Change in Leadership
Robert W. Speer, politician and reform broker, announces purchase of the Denver Times. Alfred Potok is named editor in chief and general manager, with O'Neil and Aust retaining joint ownership duties as the new ownership group takes over. News notes list Denver, Colorado as the base and date as January 13.
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Denver
Colo
Roberts W. Speer
Readvlal
Tontgat
Denver Times
O'Neil
Witness in Patterson case wanted
Sheriff in Laramie seeks Francis J. Inston star witness in the Patterson murder case in Denver. Inston is wanted on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses after allegedly raffling a saddle while working as a paddler, selling no chances, then leaving town. The saddle belonged to Baston firm. Inston left Laramie Saturday night before the killing.
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Laramie
Laramie, Wyo
Francis J. Inston
Patterson
Denver
Easton
Busines
Baston
Denver Bars Committee Reports On Testimony In Patterson Case
Denver officials released findings on witness Easton and Aston. J O Donnell chaired the bar committee and confirmed Easton and Aston’s movements prior to arriving in Denver relate to the Gideon Patterson homicide trial. No new discrepancies were found in Easton’s record as a professional witness.
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Denver
Colorado
Aston
Laraille
Patterson
Gertrude Gideon Patterson
J. O'Donnell
Bar
Kaston
Easton
Abdication Details Reach Final Stage In Manchu Imperial Crisis
A lengthy government session this afternoon settled preparations for abdication amid rising provincial disorders. Manchu princes, nobles, and troops concur that stepping down is the only viable course for the throne amid the imperial crisis.
Republicans Activate Transports for Troop Shipments
Shanghai Jan 10 Republicans charter thirteen merchant steamers to transport troops. Transports to Chi Fa will be escorted by all cruisers under Republican admirals.
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Shanghai Ching
Republican Goverment
Chi Fa
Military Chief Appointer in Nanking Reports Change
A dispatch from Nanking states Sun Yat Sen appointed a new military commander of staff. The post was previously held by Chu Show Ching, who has become governor of Nanking Wong.
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San Wrancigeo
Ablegram
Nanking
Fion
Wete Tinge
Sun Yat Sen
Chu Show Ching
Nanking Wong
Snead Kills Man Charged With Abduction of His Wife
In Fort Worth Texas on January 13 a man named Snead killed A G Boyer in the lobby of a hotel. The shooting occurred after Boyer, alleged abductor of Snead’s wife, confronted Snead who then fired multiple shots. Snead fled the scene and was later arrested.
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Snead
Fort Worth
Texas
Buemd Tosight
A. Gi. Boyer Se
A. G. “Boye
Ealetty
Wihiswen
Manifolm
Bnead
Boyles
Mayee
Canton Leaders Named In Commerce and Military Posts
Chong Wu is appointed minister of commerce. Another dispatch reports Governor Ching Quine Ming of Canton will personally lead the Canton army against Pekin.
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Chong Wu
Ching Quine Ming
Canton
Pekin
Tevdy and Bryan Need Not Stand on Ballot
Lincoln Nebraska January 13 Roosevelt and Bryan are not required to appear on the Nebraska primary ballot if they withdraw. Secretary of State Wait ruled names may stay unless the petitioners withdraw with written declinations by March 15.
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Lincoln
Neb
Roosevelt
Bryan
Nebraska
State Wait
Meningitis Deaths and Cases Rise in Dallas
Dallas health officials report another meningitis death and two new cases, bringing the 24 hour total to three deaths and two cases for the period ending at noon today. The figures were released by the Dallas board of health.
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Kravish
Dallas
Texas
Dallas Hoard of Health
Daily Record
Dr Rupert Blue Inaugurated Surgeon General
In Washington on January 13 Dr Rupert Blue was inaugurated as surgeon general of the public health service of the marine hospital. He succeeds the late Dr Walter Wyman and takes up duties amid formal ceremonies in the nation’s capital.
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Blue
Grenpral
Washington, D. C
Rupert Blue
The
Marine Hospital Service
Walter Wyman
Dead body of fire chief recovered after building collapse
New York reports Battalion Chief William Walsh killed in Tuesday fire. A squad worked five hours to uncover his body from debris of the Ryustable building, found with arms outstretched and nearly all bones broken. Rescue efforts continued amid dangerous conditions.
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New York
Ryustable
William Walsh
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