City Tensions Rise Over Japanese Population Clash
Four men accused of knifing three firemen in a city brawl were to appear in police court as tensions amid a Japanese presence flare. A fireman and two others were injured after a Frost stumble in the Jap store district provoked a mob attack. The Japanese consul general arrived to protest the violence.
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B. C
Mit
Allen Anderson
J. Frost
J. McDonald
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Gent
Japan
Rioting Resumes at Car Strike in Muncie
Rioting restarted at noon as a mob of about 000 surrounds car barns in Muncie Indiana. Strikebreakers arrived to guard property while sheriff and militia expected to be called to restore order. Cars and interurban lines reportedly damaged amid ongoing confrontation.
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Muncie
Snn
Pillsbury to Lead Navy Bureau as Brownson Succeeds
Washington January 2 reports Captain J E Pillsbury to take over as head of the bureau of navigation succeeding Brownson. Pillsbury is now connected with the navy department in the posting announcement.
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Washington, D
J. E. Pillsbury
Bureau of Navigation
Brownson
Navy Department
Powers Jury Out in Goebel Murder Trial
Georgetown Ky Jan 2 The Powers jury has been deliberating for five hours and appears hopelessly hung. Mrs Powers the defendant’s mother is near collapse while Caleb Powers remains hopeful of acquittal in the Goebel murder case on trial for the fourth time.
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Georgetown
Caleb Powers
Goebel
T Jo
Mra. Powers
Powers
Thaw Defense Discord Deepens Ahead of Trial
New York January reports say Thaw and his counsel split anew on the eve of a second trial. Attorney Litteton remains in the defense strategy, while Strom is also cited. Evelyn has ceased daily visits to the Tombs and Harry Thaw is described as morose.
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New York
Thaw
Litteton
Strom
Evelyn
Harry Thaw
Government to press rail merger action against Union Pacific
Officials in Washington indicate the Department of Justice will pursue an understanding with the Harriman interests and press West Coast rail merger action within a week. The government will not sue Harriman personally but will intensify efforts to dissolve the alleged Union Pacific Southern Pacific combination.
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Harriman
Washington
D. C
Dee
Department of Jusce
Two Portland Boys Missing After Elk Hunt
Portland residents seek missing Clement Melis, 13, and Gussie Larouge, 15, who disappeared after elk hunting in Nehalem country last fall. Search parties form as reports say their boat was found drifting on the Nehalem river three weeks ago.
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Portland
Pri
Clement Melis
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Gussie Larouge
Victim Samara Official Shot Dead in Terrorist Act
Samara Russia January 2 Chief Brodroff of the provincial gendarmes was shot dead today as part of terrorist vengeance. The incident marks a fatal strike amid ongoing security tensions in the region.
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Samara
Russia
Bobroff
Oregon Rail Commission Reports Fifty-Five Miles of New Road Built
The Oregon Railroad Commission reports fifty five miles of new track built in a hot year. Malheur Valley Railway laid 4.24 miles from Malheur to Yale. overall mileage rose to 2 1? miles. No recommendations are issued pending next legislative year. Depots at major stations are described as run down compared with better depots on top lines. Accidents caused 49 deaths and 100 serious injuries. most stemmed from rider negligence or staff inaction. Complaints numbered 176. 33 railroad applications were filed. 204 of 233 docketed matters disposed, leaving 20 pending.
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Oregon
Malheur Valley Railway Company
Malheur
Yale
Logwing Rons
Railroad Comminsion of
Legislative Assembly
Mest
Oregon Short Line Railroad Company
Namuw
Caldwell
Ontario
Payette
Yetser
Umilar
Eoltte ‘Sons
Een
Commission
City charter overhaul urged to curb council power
A public discussion favors a new city charter via petition and election to limit indebtedness and abolish the city council. Proposed includes annual elections for key officers, fixed salaries, recall rights, and streamlined local government to curb perceived machine influence.
Duel Expected Between Castellane and Prince de Sagan Over Anna Gould
Paris January 1 Count Boni de Castellane and Prince de Sagan, cousin to Boni, expected to duel over Madame Anna Gould. The pair met by chance but were kept apart by gendarmes before the police commission. No actual clash occurred, only verbal insults were exchanged.
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Paris
Boni de Castellane
Prince de Sagan
Cousina
Anna Gould
Boni
Pelce
Soup Kitchens Return to Los Angeles Amid Hard Times
The Salvation Army opened a free soup kitchen at its headquarters in Los Angeles inviting all who were hungry to eat. Several beacons of later indications in the city were discovered by the Army, and the kitchen is the result of their discovery.
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Los Angeles
Salvation Army
Oklahoma Senator Under Interior Department Scrutiny
Robert T. Owen, Oklahoma state senator, is investigated by the interior department over his 4000 acres of land in the new state. Secretary Garfield proposes action in federal court to cancel deeds he alleges violated the law. Two inspectors were sent to Oklahoma to establish facts. Owen says he did nothing unlawful.
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Interior Department
Fenster
Owen
Washington
Robert T. Owen
Oklahoma
Lena
Garfield
LO Institute & Sult
Receivers Appointed for Staboard Air Line Company
Danville Va Jan 2 Davies Warfeld and R Lancaster Williams named as receivers for the Staboard Air Line company after an application for receivership. Federal Judge Pritchard acted on the directors and officers petition. Fidelity and Deposit company provided bonds and the receivers will immediately assume control.
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Por Seaboard Air Line Company
Petition of Directors
Feld
R. Lancaster
Defense Asks Jury Instruct on Conspiracy Partners
Defense asks court to instruct that if Haywood and Pettibone were partners in the conspiracy, Haywood’s acquittal requires Pettibone’s acquittal as well. Proceedings adjourned to tomorrow for further instructions. Pettibone appeared weak and was taken back to hospital.
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Haywood
Pettibone
Maywood
Bolwe
Potihone Cive
James H. Hawley
Miss Ethel Roosevelt to Attend Washington Ball
Washington January 2 Miss Ethel Roosevelt will be given a ball tomorrow night by her parents and Washington's social set. This informal coming out sparks rumors of a White House wedding amid chatter over suitors. Charles Clogar and Captain McCos are named as leading potential beaus for the president's daughter.
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Washington
Ethel Roosevelt
White House
Ethel
Roosevelt
Charles Clogar
Mina Thet
McCos
Lochinvar
Mount Royal Passenger Ship Delayed In Atlantic Run
The Canadian liner Mount Royal, sailing from Antwerp, is 26 days overdue. The vessel, with about 400 passengers aboard, is under Captain Purcell’s command and is a topic of concern in shipping circles.
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N. B
Antwerp
Great Ankle
Mount Royal
Purcell
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