USI Law Revival Targets Slayer Prosecutions
The Elgin Echo reports William Mason and Joseph Vanderwelde charged with slaying Beeret and Joe Walker, to be tried in Durango, Colorado. They may face federal conspiracy charges within three months, under a revived forty year old statute that makes it a crime to interfere with federal officers or plot to impede their duties, and allows state felonies to be prosecuted federally.
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Willian R. Mason
Joseph Vanderwelde
Beeret
Joseph Walker
Durango
Colo
United States
Church Fire Mystery Tied to Incendiary Suspect Pastor
A Norchester church fire nearly destroyed Second Congregational Church with an estimated 50,000 loss. A small hole and burned material suggest arson. The organ worth 25,000 and historic treasures, part of the church's 100th anniversary, were damaged. Rev. Arthur Tittle, formerly of Chicago, is its pastor.
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Sanctuary
Second Congregational
Norchester
Mays
Pawer
de. Arthur Tittle
Chicago
Indiana Tiger in Pike County: Thigh Bone Believed Kid’s Found
Search resumes for the escaped Pike County tiger as snow aids tracking to a thicket near Orwell. Hunters bring in bones from its kills including hogs and sheep. a physician asserts a child's thigh bone found in the lair, but no missing child is reported.
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Pike County
Indiana
Orwell
Cauebrake
Smith Sues for Divorce Amid Alleged Abuses in 30-Year Marriage
Irene A. Smith sues for divorce from Whom ay kt Strain in Washington alleging no bathing since marriage, abuse, humiliation, and overwork. Strain files a counter suit for separation. The couple are described as well-loved and affluent families.
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Ned Tit
Irene A. Smith
Strain
Washington
Swedish King Opens First Parliament Under King Gualave
The first parliament of King Gualave’s reign convened in Stodholten on Thursday with ceremonial pomp. King Gustave attended and, in the throne speech, vowed to bear the heavy duty following King Oscar’s death and to serve with wholehearted zeal.
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Gualave
Stodholten
Gustave
Oscar
Stevenson Collection of Robert Louis Stevenson to Be Sold
Vagrancy and unemployment rise in winter as New York braces for strain on city institutions. The Stevenson collection, the most complete autographed group, will be auctioned in New York on January 30 and 3, assembled by George Williamason and featuring unique copies. A blind man faces murder charges in Butte Montana for the death of William Baker, crippled Jr., allegedly struck while en route to the poor farm.
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New York
William Baker
Vitzmaurice
Butte
Mant
Pitzimaurice
Valeor
Robber Shot During Attempted Robbery in Chicago
William Pelkh hauser aged 21 was shot and killed by Detective Michael Curran of West Chicago Avenue station after the suspect tried to rob two men at gunpoint in Chicago. The incident occurred as Curran intervened and discharged his weapon, ending the attempted robbery.
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Bhat
Chicago
William Pelkehauser
Michael Curran
West
Chicago Avenue
Lawsuit Seeks 160000 From City Over Ditch Hazard
Philadelphia widow Frances Autchinson sues Baltimore for 160000 claiming her husband died when an open ditch during city improvements caused a fatal automobile crash. Other items mention a woman named Witchener dying by suicide at sea, rumors about a countess, and a juror’s collapse after a verdict in an unrelated case.
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Frances Autchinson
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Witchener
Viscount Kitchener of
Khartoum
Colon
Arthur Buel Kitchener
Healing by Faith at Chicago Church Adds Body Healing
St Paul s Reformed Episcopal Church in Chicago under Bishop Samuel Fallows adopts healing of the body alongside spiritual ministrations. Christian psychology works with medicine, aiding disorders where mind plays a role, and accepts believers and nonbelievers alike. Bishop Fallows cites feeding as moral and spiritual influence, promising a novel approach to healing pursued within church doors.
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Chicago
St. Paul's
Bishop Fallows
Fallows
England
Wisconsin
Methodist Episcopal Church
Reformed Episcopal Church
St. Paul's Church
St Pauls launches psychological care program with Boston model
The plan targets functional nervous disorders and related issues at St Pauls, aiming to apply Christ in psychology through doctors Worcester and McComb. It follows a Boston model praised by Bishop Fallows, with neurologists in Chicago showing enthusiasm.
Invita tion to wed spreads from Spokane mayor
Reform mayor C. Herbert Moore of Spokane issues an invitation to marry across the region. An assistant secretary handles inquiries as maidens and widows seek husbands in cities like Chicago and Philadelphia, and farmers and miners seek partners in the Pacific Northwest. Moore claims to match any type of spouse and is flooded with letters daily.
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Young Inn
C. Herbert Moore
Spokane
Chicago
Indinepolis
Memphis
Philadelphia
Pache Northwest
Moore
Ile
Firebackers Use Dynamite to Save Culbertson Block
A major blaze in Culbertson Montana gutted an entire business block named Fira and required detonation to halt the spread. Fire crews battled flames as explosives were deployed to stop the fire from jumping to surrounding structures.
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Fira
Culbertson
Mont
Big Poultry Show in Chicago Draws National Contenders
The Nationalists' and Breeders' Association hosted a national poultry show in Chicago where over a thousand top poultry exhibitors competed for honors. Middle West breeders showcased first stock, winning prizes at the New York show as well.
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Chicago
Nationalanciers’ and Breeders' Association
Middle West
New York
Chicago show draws large exhibit of prize poultry and wild game
The Chicago event features a master chicken, Ernest Kellerstraga of Kansas City, valued at 2500, plus many birds valued 500 to 1000. Exhibits include fighting cocks, wild turkeys, ducks, racing homing pigeons, and pheasants from a large Chicago area farm. Baby chicks hatch daily as incubators run. In White Rock Pennsylvania John Wintle was shot dead by Mrs James Henter during a home invasion. Burlington and Union Pacific plan to remove porters from chair cars and eliminate flagmen on some trains citing retrenchment.
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Chicago
Ernest Kellerstraga
Kansas City
White Rock
John Wintle
Mas
James Henter
Burlington and
Union Pacific
Omaha
Congress Debates Penal Code Revisions and Civil Rights Probes
The Senate and House clash over a bill to codify the federal penal laws with focus on conspiracies against civil rights. Amendments seek exemptions for unions, voter qualifications, and jury selections, while debates touch on money in politics and federal versus state powers.
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Senate
Sitiday
House of Representatives
United States
Messrs
Stith
Missouri
Mughea
New Jersey
Mgr. Bartlett
Georgia
Iwant
de Arbdte
Shorley
Kantucky
de Avmond
Secretary of the Treasury
Ant
Culberson
Aldrich
Wlman
Bailey
Cortelyou
Ciwan
Winnace Committee
T Sensory Department
Calberson
China
House
Llouse
Parsons
National Capital Notes Highlights in Congress
A free art bill was introduced in the House by Mr. Burton of Ohio and sent to the ways and means committee. Senator Tillman receives daily praise from supporters nationwide for prohibition efforts. Senator Owen of Oklahoma proposes taxing bank deposits to fund depositor guarantees.
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Burton
Ohio
Tillman
Prohibition
Owen
Oklahoma
Borax Promoted as Simple Typhoid Preventive and Cleaner
An early 20th century ad-like article extols borax as a safe inexpensive disinfectant and preventive against typhoid, claiming it purifies sinks and pipes, softens water, cleans appliances, and can be used for skin, laundry, and baby bottle sterilization, with promotional offers from Pacific Coast Borax Co. and a free Jingle Book for mothers.
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Alan
Seis Saul
Borrew
Ina Etunjia
Pacific Coast
Borax
Chiengo
The Way to Succeed, The Daily Adage Rewrites Success
A trimmed extract from St. Paul News urges steady effort over flashy ambition. It argues success comes from daily, incremental acts of doing one’s best, not from a single grand leap. The piece stresses persistent striving and awareness of small opportunities.
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Ani
Neuve
Deaven
St. Pru
Circus and toy trade tangles in holiday reflections
A muddled Washington Star excerpt features Mr Sirirts Turker arguing that without children there would be no reason for visiting the circus or for playing with magical toys during the holidays. The dialogue hints at brighter, cheerier childhood life and holidays.
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SeatterInuy Surshine
Sirirts Turker
Washington Star
Banished Coffees With Postum Replaces Java Habit
A couple shares how nervous headaches faded after switching to Postum. A cousin and a friend try Postum, learn to brew it, and ban coffee from their homes. Postum Co Michigan promotes a health book and a prize in the campaign.
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A Giel
Poulurp
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Michigan
Wellville
Pkga
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