Smugglers hunt Shonts as Panama Canal aid faces probe
New York officials raid the palatial home of Theodore Shonts former Panama Canal chief engineer seeking evidence of smuggling. Secret reports from France indicated purchases in Paris Berlin and Vienna linked to the case. Authorities warn of possible prosecutions and confiscation if guilty.
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New York
Theodore Shonts
Panama Canal
Customs Department
France
Department
Paris
Berlin
Vienna
Shonte
Shonts
Drake
Bodies of three murder victims found near Florence arrest
Florence reports the discovery of three to four corpses about 150 yards from Antonio Nernino alias Antonio Haver's home. Victims Domenic Minicichello, Ercopa Huffeti, and Mrs Frank Alnretto had ties to Nernino's business and casework with Minicichello's throat cut and Buffety killed by a blow to the head. A fourth body remains missing as Nernino claims others killed them, naming Joseph Minicichello as the killer. In Louisville the liquor conference urges self restraint and a modeled license law to curb temperance reform.
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Colorado
Florence
Colo
Taltane
Antonio Nernino
Antonio Haver
Domenic Minicichello
Nernino
Reion
Minicichello Nernino
Owever
Joseph Miniithellos
Ian
Remarkable Woman Dead in Washington Dares Doomed Attack
Spokane agencies report Madge, also known as Mrs Alexander DeCoign, pioneer of the northwest and Indian fighter, died at Cenemombly after injuries from a months old assault. Described as the heaviest woman in Washington, she was famed for fearlessness and kindness to neighbors in Okanogan County.
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Hig
Madge
Washington
Spokane
Wash
Lexander DeCoign
North Dakota
Washings i
Ceneombly
Everal
Okanogan County
Horth
Remarkable Life Of Mrs DeCoign Ends In Okanogan County
Mrs DeCoign known as Big dadue aged 58 died after years of frontier living from shipboard origins near Madrid to cattle country in North Dakota Spokane Okanogan and Conconully. She rode ranges learned marksmanship ran hotels raised stock and built the Sheep Shoot ranch with husband Alexander DeCoign. She converted to Methodism before death and was buried amid a large county funeral showing the esteem she inspired.
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West
DeCoign
Madrid
America
Tree Tits
A. I. Priest
North Dakota
Lisburn
Priest
Spokane
Crusers
PS. Harris
Okanogan County
Loomis
Alexander DeCoign
Happy Hill
Neghbors
DeCoiza
the Methodist Church
Island Empire
Pacific Northwest
Democrats Hold Denver Subcommittee Meeting on Convention
In Denver yesterday the Democratic national committee's sub committee on arrangements for the convention inspected the auditorium under construction. Chairman Taggart said it will likely be the most comfortable venue ever for the national convention. A joint session with the local arrangements committee discussed seating, hotel accommodations and other preliminaries.
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Denver
Democratc National Committee
Atic
Taggart
Natonal
Mississippi's New Executive
The inauguration of B. F. Noel as Mississippi governor drew large crowds and a full state militia procession. The ceremony, before the legislature and many spectators, featured a lengthy address focusing on state matters.
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Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
BE. F. Noel
Noel
Convention opens amid high hopes for cattlemen meeting
Denver January 91 opening of the eleventh annual convention of the American National Live Stock Association drew a large, prominent delegation. President Murde McKengie presided as routines dominated day one, with tomorrow and Thursday set for speeches and business talks on transport, markets, public jams and forestry reserve issues.
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Denver
Cole
American National Live Stock Association
Murde McKengie
Tenants Strike Sparks Bomb Attacks in New York Tenement District
Three bombs exploded in the heart of a crowded New York tenement district today causing major damage to three occupied buildings, injuring several residents and prompting police to tighten patrols amid threats against landlords. Loss is estimated at 30 000 dollars.
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New York
Rew.ers
Democrats Wish Bryan Would Step Aside in One Campaign
Eastern Democrats mobilize to urge W. J. Bryan to quit the 1900 or 1904 era bid and unite behind a single standard bearer. The movement, planned to be announced as Bryan visits the East, cites Governor Johnson and Judson Harmon as viable alternatives. A secret conference is set for the Waldorf Astoria to shape party policy and form a national auxiliary body.
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Bryan
New York
Democratic Party
W. J. Bryan
Johnson
Minnesota
Judson Harmon
Ohio
Astor Gallery
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
Democratic National Committee
Republican league to hold meeting on convention plans
A Republican club session today discusses arrangements for the league's biennial convention. The Middle West favors the meeting place and the league will not enter the presidential nomination contest but will campaign for the Chicago-nominated candidate through organization and education.
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League
Middle West
Chicago
Teenne Women Bind Themselves To End hereditary disease
In Teenne Switzerland a group of young women vow not to marry to halt a hereditary bleeding condition that strikes only married women. The villagers hope abstaining from matrimony will stop the disease from spreading and relieve the community of its notoriety.
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Geneva
Teenne
Canton
The
Grisons
Tenne
Edward’s eighth anniversary of accession celebrated in England
Bells at Windsor rang and flags flew as King Edward’s accession to the throne was marked. Salutes sounded across naval and military stations in the empire as the king and queen with the prince of Wales attended Victoria memorial services at Frogmore Mausoleum.
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England
London
Windsor
King Edward
Empire
Prince of Wales
Queen Victoria
Frogmore Mauseoleum
Red Sunday Precautions in St. Petersburg Uprising Anniversary
Russian police and military authorities mark the Red Sunday anniversary with strict orders against street gatherings and heavy patrols in St. Petersburg as they curb potential disturbances. The crackdown follows the memory of Father Capon's 1905 demonstration that led to fatal riots.
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ST. Peterse
Father Capon
Government backs new Philippine revival meeting effort
The Washington dispatch notes the ongoing rest of a large revival meeting in the Philippine Islands. The government supports the program as a beneficial and orthodox uplift initiative, marking a new outreach in American policy.
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Washington
United States
Philippine Islands
In Memory of Lee and Jackson
In Charlotte on January 21 attractions marked by the Daughters of the Confederacy in the Academy of Music. A memorial oration was delivered by Major William A. Graham as part of birthday commemorations for Generals Lee and Jackson.
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Lee
Jackson
Charlotte
N.C
Academy of Music
The
Daughters of the Confederacy
William A. Graham
His Sixth Term Since His Eighteenth Birthday
Richard Caldwell of Ohio was released from the penitentiary after a two year robbery sentence. Since age eighteen he has spent most of life behind bars and prison officials expect him back soon though Caldwell says he plans to lead an honest life.
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Ohio
Columbus
Richard Caldwell
Ohio Penitentiary
Caldwell
Mountain Range in New Jersey Settling After Earthquakes
New York report states an entire mountain range in New Jersey is settling due to recent earthquake shocks. The subsidence has been perceptible for some time, alarming residents on the range and nearby areas.
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New Jersey
New York
Legislature to Change Rate Law in North Carolina
Raleigh January 31 The North Carolina general assembly met in extra session to consider amending the railroad passenger rate law. The current two and a quarter cents per mile may rise to two and a half cents, with railroads offering concessions on interstate rates and interchangeable mileage books in return.
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Raleigh
N. C
Glenn
General Assembly of
North Carolina
Why He Quit His Job With the Trust Company
New York Jan 23 Secretary of the Treasury Shaw explains his resignation arose from a disagreement with the Carnegie Trust Company stockholders regarding his tenure and the bank's direction.
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Shaw
The
Trust Company
New York
Secretary of the Treasury
Carnegie Trust Company
National Republican League Executive Committee Meeting
New York January 22 report notes members of the executive committee of the National Republican League convened to discuss organization matters and upcoming activities.
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New York
National Republican League
General Stoessel Trial Opens on Cowardice Charge
The prosecution in the General Stoessel case concludes. He stands charged with cowardice for surrendering Port Arthur to the Japanese with opportunities to defend it. No verdict has been delivered yet.
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Port Arthur
ST. Petepsanrg
General Stoessel
Rate of Discount Reduced at Bank of Magland
London reports the Bank of Magland cut its bank rate to 4 percent amid improving financial conditions. The move reflects better liquidity and confidence in the market, with officials noting tightened credit and steadier cash flows.
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London
Bank of Magland
Drastic Measures Cleared Mystery In School Book Fire
Minneapolis reports drastic steps as the school board orders all books and articles tainted with scarlet fever burned to stop an epidemic spread among students. In Topeka a deathbed confession by Flora Tennyson may reveal who killed David Tennyson in 1906 near Frankfort.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
Minn
The Corn Paid Bill
Pierre January 23 One homesteader testified before the U S commissioner at Quinn that five acres of corn last year produced enough cash to pay for his quarter section and eight months residence This demonstrates what settlers west of the river can achieve with effort.
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Pierre
Pedro
United States
Quinn
Fate of John Burgess Casts Spearfish Into Uncertain Agony
Spearfish reels with worry over John M. Burgess missing since October. The longtime real estate and insurance man went to Canada to locate a bank site in Alberta and Peace River country. A northern skeleton find rumored near Edmonton adds grave fear, as his wife endures mounting distress awaiting any word.
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Spearfish
John M. Burgess
Burgess
Canada
Alberta
Edmonton
Peace River
John Burgess
Edmounton
Great Western Telephones Expanding Across Western South Dakota
The Great Western Telephone Co extends winter line work across western and central South Dakota from Pierre to Chamberlain via Previco and to the Cheyenne River, and toward Rapid City. It builds north from Midland to Leslie and from Philip to Pedro, aiming to reach Butte County. An eastern Sioux River line from Pierre to Laurel will connect to Onida, with broader western coverage expected within a year.
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Pierre
S. D
Great Western Telephone Company
Dakota Central
Great Western
Chamberlain
Previco
Milwaukee
Cheyenne River
Rapd
Midland
Hayes
Leslie
Philip
Hardingrove
Pedro
Butte County
Laurel
Wil
Onida
Sully County
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Louisville
Liotillers
Alpine County
Edward
Republican League
Stoessel
Kansas
Topeka
Kas
George
Flora
Flora Tennyson
David T. Tennyson
Frankfort
Marshall County
Tennysson
Mr. Tenny
Mr. Tennyson
Mrs. Tennyson
Plora
George Tennyson
Isithne
Ottawa
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