Blizzard Strikes Chicago and Minnesota Sparking Coal and Milk Shortages
A severe winter storm cripples Chicago and Minnesota, causing coal and milk shortages, mass delays, and multiple fatalities among infants. Railways prioritize coal and milk trains, while hospitals fear severe suffering as stocks run low. The Elgin asylum faces imminent fuel depletion and authorities appeal for aid.
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Am Army
Tits Inois
Elgin State Insane Asylum
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Miseissipi
Five Deaths Amid Worst Winter Storm Across New York
The storm continues through the night with no abatement and fears of more deaths and injuries. New York reports five fatalities and numerous accidents as city transit and traffic resemble paralysis amid a blizzard. Three die in Alaska as wild blizzards rage. rescue crews search for the missing in extreme conditions. Wisconsin reports snow plows moving to aid two stalled passenger trains amid towering drifts and dire passenger conditions.
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New York
Alaska
Wisconsin
la Crosse
Wis
Pay Cash For Troops Transportation Rules in Effect
Washington January 15 The Southwestern Passenger Association enforces a rule requiring Uncle Sam to pay cash in advance for troop transportation over regional railroads or risk loss of special benefits or reduced rates Similar Western Association rules begin January 1 Railroads will limit government bid quotations to normal tariffs then adjust fares for government transport and exclude certain excursion and first class rates from these government transactions
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Washington
Southwestern
Uncle Sam
Western Passenger Association
Farmers Flood City With Bales In Odd Week
Weather sparks unusual scene as farmers gather in the city to trade and bale supplies amid widespread floods driving a bustling market for the week.
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Baling
Baker City triumphs in eastern Oregon triangular debate
In Cove and Ontario venues, Baker City defeats Cove 2 1 and advances toward the Eastern Oregon championship. The triangular format pairs towns, with two victories securing advancement. Cove and Ontario exit the race, while Baker City heads to a later angle for finals. Cove loses last evening to Baker City in a tense exchange on life imprisonment versus capital punishment.
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Deter City
Dene
St Tome
Ontario
High Gehen
Teret
Cove At
Cove
Baker City
Oregon
Paker
Glen Roberts
Lance
George Richards
First Victim Recovered From Czarina Wreck
Marshfield Oregon January 15 The sea yielded the first body from the ill fated Czarina wrecked on the spit bar Thursday with 24 lives lost A man’s body was washed ashore but could not be identified from clothing Identification will be possible only after First Assistant Engineer Kentsir recovers enough to go to the morgue and declare the man’s identity This is the first recovery
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Ore
Czarina
Spit Bar
Kents- Si
Harvey seeks divorce from nonresident husband W J Harvey
City attorney records show Harvey of the city filed a suit for divorce against her husband W J Harvey who is listed as a nonresident.
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BR. Harvey
W. J. Harvey
Administration issued in C. R. Thornton estate
County Judge Henry grants letters of administration to Mrs. C. R. Thornton in the estate of C. R. Thornton deceased.
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Henry
Mra
C. R. Thornton
Copper wire circuit connects La Grande to Joseph 90 miles
New metallic circuit completes 90 miles of line between La Grande and Joseph with cross talk prevention. The system promises vastly improved phone service for Union and Wallowa counties. Manager Crowe demonstrated near real time clarity by calling editor Shutt from La Grande, proving the line’s reach.
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Joseph
Observer
Wallowk
Mafagér
Orr Clls
Mwo
Unio
Wallowa
Shutt
Joseph Herald
Crowe
la Grande
Thch
Mr. Crowe
Monster Steam Locomotive Molly Makes Maiden Trip East
The immense Mallet engine Molly, fitted with engineer Gettings and fireman Harvey, departed the N P shop stalls for a maiden test run eastward. Spectators watched as the monster double boiler roared to life with coal fed to drive the show.
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Gettings
Harvey
Molly
N. P
Vonue
Lala
Tnick
Worster
Largest Oregon railroad engine glides with subtle throttle touch
A giant locomotive in Oregon moves slowly yet gracefully, responding to the faintest touch of the throttle as it creaks along. The scene highlights the power and control of the historic rail engine in a measured demonstration.
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Oregon
Beav er Creek pipe project claims large supply theft
John Wilson yesterday purchased all Jest over supplies tools tents and machinery from the American Light and Water Company tied to the Beav er Creek pipe construction. The total value cited exceeds $2,000 in supplies and equipment.
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John Wilson
American Light & Water Company
Hine
FEW CASES IN J. P. COURT
The year 1910 shows an unusual low docket in Justice of the Peace court with Justice Williams noting few cases so far this month and fewer dispositions than usual. the record suggests a quieter period for dispensation of justice.
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J. P. Court
Act Kean
Justice Court
Justice of the Peace
Three Backman Children Perish in Home Fire Near Winlock
Oscar Backman and his family suffered a tragic loss when a fire destroyed their home south of Winlock, Washington, killing three infant children. The blaze started in the kitchen near a candle as Mrs. Backman briefly left to visit relatives. Firemen and relatives fought to reach the rooms but the children could not be saved, with the two older boys found shielding each other and the baby missing from the bed area.
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Backman
Sixteen Rail Siding Contract Nears Completion at North Powder
With a large force centered at North Powder, the final siding of the O R and WN line near Pendleton is nearly done. Ten days remain before the crew moves to other districts after months of work by Twohkey Bros. The sixteen sidings, all heading west, are described by railroad officials as the nucleus for future double tracking.
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North Powder
O. R. & WN. Gast
Pendleton
Twohkey Bros
Eoers
Trial adjourned in dilemma case as judge weighs questions
The trial faces postponement as the presiding judge must decide key questions. Proceedings halted after a Monday start, with a noon adjournment noted.
Trial drifting as key witnesses testify in Blue Mountain case
In Portland on June 15 the court heard Worthington and Heney clash over which evidence may be admitted in the Blue Mountain forest reserve conspiracy case. The defense argues against broad admissions while the prosecution seeks wide access to testimonies about school land deals and pre reserve withdrawal talks involving Maye Tarpley McKinley Soréisen Puter and other figures. Adjournment was set for Monday as the judge prepares a decisive ruling.
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Portland
Ore
Hidge Wolverton
Binger Hermann
Worthington
Heney
Maya
Jones
Blue Mountain Forest Reserve
Ben Tarpley
Horace J. McKinley
George Soréisen
A. D. Puter
F. Pp. Maye
Blue Mountain Forest
Reseres
New Law 15 On Corporate Tax Questions
The piece notes uncertainty around the new law 15 governing corporate tax. It says lawyers and corporations find the questions unclear and that government action to collect is awaited. It mentions corporations with annual earnings above a threshold fall under the new tax and La Grande will explain details later.
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la Grande
Escape of 300 miners from Bers win mine in Trinklad
Report states 300 miners imprisoned by an explosion in the Bers win mine near Trinklad escaped yesterday. They reached safety through an abandoned shaft connected to the mine, getting away after the blast disrupted the tunnel.
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Triniday
Berswin
Trinklad
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