Poison and fire blamed in Wiscon sin family attack
Police investigate a Behrants family tragedy in Washburn Wisconsin after a home fire and poisoning leave the mother dead with a child, another child dying, and the father poisoned and distressed. Neighbors found three more children unconscious and dying in their bedroom as authorities probe motive.
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Washburn
Wis
P. Behrants
Behrants
Chilren
Behrans
Behbrants
Candlemas Day Observances and Superstitions Across Lands
London notes Candlemas Day with weather lore and customs. Scotland holds rent signals on Candlemas, and Catholic and Anglican rites mark candles for church use, while Romans once burned candles for the goddess Februa.
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London
Edward
Scotland
Febura
Mars
Farm Grain Dealers Convene in Des Moines for Annual Session
Members of the Farm Grain Dealers Association gathered in Des Moines for the annual session starting February 2. More than 100 conventions are planned in Des Moines this year, expected to draw about 100000 visitors to the city.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Farm Grain Dealers Association
La Grande Proposes 60000 Dollar High School Plan
A five member committee reports La Grande schools suffer fire risks and cramped facilities. They urge a new high school and repairs costing about 60000 dollars, plus upgrades to heating ventilation and grade school buildings to meet standards. The findings note fire hazards in basements and older frames and emphasize need for a dedicated high school site and proper classrooms.
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C. T. Bacon
George Stoddard
Turner Oliver
J. D. Stout
W. L. Brenholts
John Slater
la Grande, Ore
la Grande
Mrs. Bullard
Miss Bush
Miss McIlroy
Northwest
Peerless Thill Supporter to Be Demonstrated Tomorrow
A new invention shown by the M. and M. Co tomorrow the 84th will exhibit the Peerless Thill Supporter of interest to buggy owners. Attendees may see a demonstration and learn its benefits firsthand.
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Thill
Madame X to Premier in New Paris Ether Vice Exposé
The American premiere of Alexander Bissom's Madame X in New York reveals Paris ether drinking as a central vice. Jane Hearding stars as Jacqueline the wife who, after years of dissipation, drinks ether to cope. The play follows her descent, a fatal murder, a hidden identity, and a courtroom twist where mother and son meet again at judgment.
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New York
Paris
Alexander Bissom
Madame X
Jane Hearding
Jacqueline
Littl
Tlarinna Erientees
Laroque
Lower Rates Sought in Pacific Distributive Rail Fares
Oral arguments before the Interstate Commerce Commission focus on Sacramento and San Francisco seeking lower distributive rates on the Southern Pacific Mines east of Sacramento and west of Ogden Utah. Advocates argue current rates are too high and call for rate consistency, noting San Francisco rates stay low due to water competition.
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San Francisco
Interstate Commerce Commission
Sacramento
Southern Pacific
Ogden
Utah
Nelson Wolgast Fight Set for Alameda on Washington's Birthday
Promoter Sid Hester announced following a conference with Battling Nelson that the Nelson Wolgast bout will be staged in Alameda on Washington's Birthday. The match is planned for 45 rounds under the Alameda Athletic Club in Alameda city within Alameda County.
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San Francisco
Battling Nelaya
Sid. Hester
Washington
Alameda Athletic Club
Alameda
Alameda County
Commercial pact ends on import duties with UK art trade
Washington reports the termination of the 1907 commercial agreement between Fineland and the United States regarding import duties on English works of art entering the United States and drimmera samples entering the United Kingdom, effective today February 2.
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Washington
Fineland
United States
United Kingdom
Government case presses fraud angles in Hermann trial
Cross examination reveals two key assertions by the government: school lands could have been used fraudulently under the 1901 act, and a temporary withdrawal of reserves might have prevented frauds. The prosecutor and defendant spar over the details of the land office routine and timelines.
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Ney
Hermann
Oregon
Hendy
Heney
Fire destroys Hickle emporium in Elgin blaze
Early morning fire at the Hallgarth building corner Front and Catreet in Elgin caused nearly 1000 dollars in damage to the Hickle soft drink emporium and endangered other businesses and the electric theatre. A blast in the shop sparked the blaze and forced evacuations of roomers on the second floor.
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Hallgarth
To Play Imbler B M A Basketball Trip Planned
The B M A basketball organization has arranged to travel to Imbler for a game next Saturday afternoon.
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Imbler
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Nelson Mill
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Wolgast
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