Murder of Dr Johnson in Portland Mystery Deepens
The murder of Dr Philip Edwards Johnson in Portland remains unsolved. Police cite robbery and murder as the likely motive after his body was found mangled on Jefferson street near the Ford street bridge. His widow and friend W C Alvord condemn the suspect, noting Johnson’s good standing and wealth. Johnson had recently moved from New York to Portland with his wife Mrs Scarborough, daughter of former Ohio governor Hoadley. His father is Rev Geo D Johnson of New Brighton, and his mother lives in New Brighton.
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Portland
Jan
Philip Edwards Johnson
Jefferson Street
Ford Street
W. C. Alvord
Dr. Johnson
Johnson
Nortonia
Hoadley
Ohio
Scarborough
New York
Geo. D. Johnson
Christ's Church
New Brighton, & I
New Brighton
Double murder shocks Denver in deadly riddle
Denver police probe a suspected murder suicide case after E. J. Bean and his wife are found dead in their home. Beans’ throat is cut and Mrs Bean shows carbolic acid poisoning. A mysterious telephone request to call Mrs Bean sparked the grim discovery.
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Denver
E. J. Bean
Bean
Coroner's Jury Finds Suicide for Elmer Bean Case
The coroner's jury ruled Elmer Bean killed himself by cutting his throat and that Lila M. Bean died of heart disease. Lila was the wife of J. O. Bean a locomotive engineer of Pueblo and had eloped with her husband's cousin Elmer J. Bean. October 29 last. He telephoned from Colorado Springs last night seeking forgiveness.
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Elmer Bean
Lila M. Bean
J. O. Bean
Pueblo
Elmer J. Bean
Colorado Springs
Pardee Defends California School Policy on Japanese Students
Governor Pardee in Sacramento states California may run separate schools for Chinese and Japanese children under law and treaty, disputing eastern views on assimilation. He warns against arbitrary absorption and emphasizes respect for Japan and China while asserting state rights pending court decisions. He also urges legislative recommendations on state matters.
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Sacramento
Pardee
Congress
San Francisco
California
East
Japan
China
State of
America
United States
Silk and Dress Goods Department Reductions
Shopwide markdowns apply to remnants and fabrics with several price drops. Outing flannel and calico go for 5 to 10 cents, 64 percent discount markers appear, plus heavy union suits for Misses and children at 35 cents and ladies all wool union suits at 1.50, reflecting deep sale pricing.
Japanese Will Make Trouble Yet Pronounced Plan
Washington January 5 The department of justice will file a bill in equity in the San Francisco court to enforce the treaty with Japan It is asserted the treaty guarantees to Japanese children the same public school games rights as American children
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Washington
Department of Justice
United States Court of San
Railroad choice officially ratified in Sacramento
In Sacramento the legislature held a joint session to review ejection returns and officially announce J. N. Gillette, a Republican, as governor following Governor Pardee's retirement. The timing and proceedings reflect a formal ratification of the election outcome.
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Sacramento
Pardee
Senate
Assembly
Canva
J. N. Gillette
Shah Is Dying Ministers Summoned
Teheran reports the shah is dying and ministers have been summoned to the palace. The Booth-Kelly Lumber Company emerged from the freshet unharmed with only a sheer boom and a few logs jostled, no major losses recorded.
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Shah
Teheran
Booth-Kelly Lumber Company
Operators and Miners Agree at Goldfield
Goldfield January 8 at a joint meeting of mine owners and the miners union a final proposition was agreed to and will be submitted to the miners union tonight. The scale provides five dollars per shift for skilled labor and underground labor four dollars and fifty cents per shift for unsalaried surface work. Operators furnish games where needed. Change rooms will be erected and maintained on all properties, and any operator may require employees to use them when starting or finishing shifts.
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Goldfield
Miners’ Union
Stead Plans World Peace Tour From Paris
William T. Stead arrived in Paris declaring a world tour to promote peace. He asserts Britain could push steps toward international peace at the next Hague peace conference if no other nation acts, under authorization from Premier Campbell-Bannerman.
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Paris
Jan
William T. Stead
Campbell-Balmnerman
Great Britain
Hague
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