Terrible West Hotel Fire Claims Many Lives in Minneapolis
The West hotel burned out of control after an elevator shaft start. By noon the coroner's report estimated at least ten dead with dozens missing. Firemen from Minneapolis and St. Paul battled two hours, saving guests through nets and heroic rescues as Judge Atwater's nurse endangered herself to save him. The seven story hotel, costing over a million dollars, was nearly destroyed. Modern消防 and victims included Captain John Erwin and Mrs Emiline Barlow among the deceased.
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Scripps News Association
Minneapolis
Minn
West Hotel
St. Paul
John Berwin
E. H. Hodges
Wasco
Texas
Nichol
Judge Atwater
Illinois Republican predicts tariffs and statehood bills pass Senate
Representative Watson of Illinois after meeting with the President said the Philippine tariff and statehood bills would pass the Senate despite insurgent opposition.
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Scripps News Association
Washington, D.C
Watson
Illinois
Senate
Rut Growers Organize Grand Ronde Fruitgrowers Union
The Grand Rohde Fruitgrowers Union incorporates to promote uniform packing and better prices for Grande Ronde valley fruit. A meeting is planned next Saturday in this city to subscribe stock and elect a board of directors. Capital is $500 in $5 shares. incorporators are C. D. Huffman L. Oldenburg and J. A. Thronson.
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Grand Rohde Fruitgrowers’ Union
Grande Ronde Valley
C. D. Huffman
L. Oldenburg
J. A. Thronson
City Council Eyes Primary Election Plan For La Grande
The La Grande council meets tonight to decide whether to adopt the new primary election law for cities with 2000 or more population. A March 12 city election is planned with debate over mayoral candidates and council duties. The piece notes ongoing interest in progress and civic service without salaries for officials.
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Pendleton
Baker City
la Grande
Union County
Slater
Bishop O Keiley Expected Home From California
After three months in hospital in Portland Rev. C J O Keiley bishop of the Eastern Oregon diocese is convalescing in Los Angeles and is expected to arrive home in a few days.
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Portland
C. J. O'Keiley
Eastern Oregon
Los Angeles
Desertion Charge Follows Bermudia Arrival
Naval officers boarding the steamer Bermudia from Bermudian arrested Fred Ganzhorn, a seaman charged with desertion from the tug Potomac aboard the dock Dewey as it touched at Bermudian. The prospect of a long voyage disheartened the sailor.
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Scripps News Association
New York
Bermudia
Bermudian
Fred Ganzhorn
Potomac
Dewey
Suit Cub Case Ends With Postponement In Lottery Charge
Late yesterday A V Andrews was arrested on a charge of conducting a lottery. The case before Justice Hough was postponed to Monday. Complainants include N K West Wm Ash and Ed Murphy. The suit club drawings have been ongoing for months and may be settled with Andrews finishing drawings Saturday and then discontinuting the club, leading to dismissal.
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A. V. Andrews
Justice Hough
N. K. West
Wm. Ash
Ed Murphy
Andrews
Cult Club
Union County case against Buck and lenders reversed
The Goodnough Mercantile & Stock Company won a foreclosure suit in lower court over an equitable lien on Buck assets. On appeal the Union County case against G W Buck bankrupt Cecil Galloway trustee for the bank of Elgin and the First Bank of Elgin was reversed and dismissed. Attorneys F S Ivanhoe and J D Slater represented appellants. Ramsay and Oliver represented Goodnough Mercantile & Stock Company.
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Goodnough Mercantile & Stock Company
G. W. Buck
Cecil Galloway
Bank of Elgin
Mercantile Company
Elgin
F. S. Ivanhoe
J. D. Slater
First Bank of Elgin
Ramsay and
Oliver
Two More Petitions Filed For Local Nominations
Two petitions were filed this afternoon as candidates seek party nominations. County Clerk Gilliam seeks a second term and urges voters to study last election returns. Deputy Sheriff Johnson files for Democratic sheriff nomination, signaling a forthcoming primary contest with more filings expected.
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Gilliam
Thomas
Johnson
County Clerk Adopts New Marriage License Data Law
The new Oregon law requires detailed data from all marriage license applicants including full names birthplaces occupations and parental birthplaces with monthly reports to health officials. Also notes three local marriages January 9 10 1906 and a infant funeral in the city.
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Gilham
State of
Oregon
Bartlett Files Petition for Prosecuting Attorney Ballot
As we go to press E. W. Bartlett has filed with the county clerk to be placed on the primary ballot for prosecuting attorney for the district covering Union and Wallowa counties.
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E. W. Bartlett
Union
Wallowa
More Doctors Needed Says President At AMA Assembly
In Washington the President urged expansion of the medical staff amid medal of honor ceremony for Captain Ghurch. He warned that if war comes today the army medical department is too small and blamed lawmakers for failing to prepare, not officers in command.
University of Chicago President Harper In Critical Health
Bulletin at noon reports Dr. Harper, president of the University of Chicago, cannot live to week’s end. He is very ill and has remained in bed for several days.
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Boripps News Association
Ghieco
Micheed Akomaess Cogs
Harper
University of Chicago
Judiciary Committee Backs Inquiry on Northern Securities Case
The house judiciary committee approved, by unanimous vote, a favorable report on a resolution asking the attorney general for a report on whether criminal prosecution has begun following the Northern Securities decision which declared certain individuals and corporations a restraint of trade.
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Scrippa News Association
Washington
House
Judiciary
Paynter Elected U.S. Senator by Kentucky Legislature
In Frankfort Kentucky at noon today January 10 the joint session of the Kentucky legislature elected Thomas H Paynter to succeed U S Senator Blackburn.
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Scripps News Association
Frankfort
Kentucky
Thomas H. Paynter
United States
Blackburn
Stimpson Nominated for U S District Attorney in New York
Henry L Stimson, a member of Elihu Root's law firm, was nominated for United States district attorney for New York under the fee system, a post valued at $60,000 yearly. Platt and Depew did not endorse the appointment. In the supreme court Standard Oil lawyers argued for a two week delay, but Hadley prevailed and the case must be heard Friday.
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Scripps News Association
Washington
Henry L. Stimson
Elihu Root
United States
New Yor
Platt
Depew
Supreme Court
Standard Oil Company
Hadley
Respite Granted for Italian Murder Suspect in Trenton
In Trenton on January 10 a reprieve was granted to Mrs. Tella, the Italian accused of murder. The duration is unspecified, likely about forty days. The news notes the temporary delay in the case and identifies the defendant.
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Rorippa News Association
Trenton
Tella
John Frawley Files First Petition in Union County
John Frawley becomes the first candidate in Union County to file for the Republican nomination for county treasurer a post he has sought for years.
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John Frawley
Union County
Frawley
Movement in favor of freight rates gains momentum
A broad coalition in Wichita gathers farmers grain merchants and manufacturers to press for fair freight rates. Governor Marsan of Wienapta sponsors the mediation effort through a new association aiming to secure fair rates for freight and oil companies and related industries.
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Berlops Nowe Association
Wichita
Kan
Marsan
Wienapta
National control urged for fire insurance firms
President A W Thornton of the Fire Insurance Underwriters Association of the Pacific coast urged in his annual report that the national government take full control of all fire insurance companies. The thirteenth annual convention in San Francisco is well attended. Elections are due this afternoon with a banquet at the San Francisco hotel tonight.
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Scripps News Association
San Francisco
A. W. Thornton
The
Fire Insurance Underwriters' Association of the
Pacific Coast
San Franciseos
Captain Church Honored for Warning Voice
President Roosevelt spoke to delegates from the American Medical Association during the medal ceremony for Captain Church. The award praised him for sounding a warning about the army medical department's inadequate service.
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Gerippe News Association
Washington
Roosevel
American Medical Association
Church
Army
Senate canal committee prepares Stevens appearance
Washington January 10 the senate committee on canals arranges for the appearance of Chief Engineer Stevens before them regarding canal issues and related plans.
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Scrippe News Association
Washington
Committee of the Senate On Canals
Stevens
Grain Markets Report From Chicago Opening Prices
Wheat opened at 87 percent and closed 87 percent in Chicago trading. Corn started at 4.45 and ended at 4.5. Oats data incomplete with unclear figures from Boripps News Association.
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Boripps News Association
Chicago
Lynching of Ben Harris Reported in Motcsw Texas
Motcsw Texas January 10 a Negro named Ben Harris was lynched here this morning after killing a white man. Local authorities reported the incident and residents described the mob action and aftermath.
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Scrippo News Association
Motcsw
Tex
Ben Harris
Word of God in Revivals preached at union services
Last evening the Presbyterian church hosted a full union service with songs and prayers led by E. Hays. Presiding Elder Giltlian spoke on revival themes and C. H. King preached on the Holy Spirit in Revivals. Services will move to the Baptist church and then the Methodist church on successive evenings.
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Presbyterian
E. 8. Hays
Giltlian
C. H. King
Baptist Church
Methodist Church
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