Political Pot Rains Destined for Washington Visit
Col W J Bryan sails to Washington for a three day stay amid Davison style chatter, as Democratic leaders weigh a challenge to his candidacy and seek backing from influential figures. Leslie M Shaw publically aims for the Republican nomination if Iowa delegates line up for him and Taft odds loom on first ballot. Des Moines reports place Shaw hopeful with Iowa rally support and March convention backing anticipated. Congress of Students in Montevideo closes a brief Uruguay stop with concise proceedings.
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W. J. Bryan
Bryan
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Des Moines
Iowa
Leslie M. Shaw
Towa
Taft
Shaw
International Congress of American Students Opens
Students from Argentina Brazil Uruguay Chile Peru Mexico the United States and other nations gather in Montevideo for the International Congress of American Students. Many U S graduates are employed in Buenos Aires Rio de Janeiro and other South American cities and attend the congress as delegates.
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Brazil
Uruguay
Chile
Peru
Mexico
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New World
International Congress of American
United Blites
Montevideo
Buenos Ayres
Rito de Janeiro
Panama Canal excavation hits record in December
Washington reports a new record for Panama Canal work as December output reached 2,200,529 cable yards. The Culebra division surpassed the million yard mark with 1,025,486 yards, beating previous records set in October 1,865,729 yards and overall progress topples prior totals.
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Washington
Panama Canal
Culebra
Fencing Case Dismissed in San Francisco Court
The case against Thomas BH Armstrong a Shasta county stockman indicted for illegal fencing of public lands was dismissed by Judge DeHaven after Thayer removed the fences.
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San Francisco
Thomas BH
Armstrong
Shasta County
DeHaven
Thayer
Defense Will Close Monday in Adriatic Witnesses Case
Four witnesses arrived on the steamer Adriatic and will testify Monday morning as experts are scrutinised. Attorney Littleton plans to clone the Thaw defense with questions prepared by Attorney O'Reilly and sent to Prosecutor Jerome to avoid wrangling later.
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New York
N. Y
Littleton
O'Reilly
Jerome
Burns Handicap Run At Emeryville In Muddy Track
Emeryville January 25 with the track ankle deep in mud the Burns Handicap will be run this afternoon at Emeryville. About 12 of 19 starters are favored including Montgomery Rifleman and Clamor though the wet track adds uncertainty. Montgomery carries 128 pounds Fifleman 125 Clamor 105 Logistika 115 and Coyne 103 pounds.
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Clamor
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Logistika
Coyne
McCurdy Home Again After Europe Return
Richard A. McCurdy his wife and son with daughter in law returned to New York from Europe today marking the first return since the Insurance Investigations.
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McCurdy
New York
Richard A. McCurdy
Europe
Prohibition on Japanese Immigration to Hawaii
A foreign office decree bans Japanese immigration to Hawaii unless relatives reside there. The measure stalls immigration to America and Mexico, with steamship companies protesting but no relief. Gunboats Paducah and Eagle move to protect American interests amid unrest in Hayti and Santo Domingo.
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Foreign Office
Hawaii
America
Mexico
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St. Marie
Hayt
Santo Domingo
Eagle
Foreclosure clears Chicago traction lines in auction
Under Judge Peter Grosscup a foreclosure sale of Chicago Union Traction North Chicago Street Railway and West Chicago Street Railway properties concluded with Chicago Railways as the sole bidder. The new company will exchange securities for stock, lease terms run to February 2 1927, with $12 million planned for reconstruction and service improvements.
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Peter 8. Grosscup
United States Circuit Court
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North Chicago Street Railway Company
West Chicago Street Railway Company
Chicago Railway Company
Marke
Chicago Railways Company
New Corporation
Central Trust Company
Guaranty Trust Company of
New York
Fidelity Trust Company
Philadelphia
Accused Admit Confession in Hall Land Fraud Case
Franklin P. Mayes, co defendant with John Hall and Edwin Mayo, had the charges against him dismissed then testified as government’s principal witness. He testified he acted as Steiner's attorney and tried to influence Hall to pursue civil action rather than criminal. Agent Rennick testified Hall sent him east to investigate Steiner fence. Hall reportedly expressed intent to prosecute Steiner. The government plans to close its case Monday.
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Ore
J. W. Rennick
Hall
Oregon
Phew
Stelwer
Dynamite Threats Target Georgia Law and Order Leaders
In Columbus Georgia on January 21 dynamite blasts were set off in front of the home of the Law and Order league president and two ministers. A warning was posted on the gate promising serious consequences if the leaders do not desist from enforcing prohibition.
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Columbus
Georgia
Law and Order League
League
Weather Forenest Eastern Oregon and Washington Forecast
Fair tonight and Sunday in eastern Oregon and Washington. Idaho to expect rain or snow.
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Oregon
Washington
Ten Men Idle at Round House as R and N Orders Cut Work
About 10 of 85 workers at the Round House and related shops on the R and N yards are laid off today with orders to close all departments except the tool room for January 25. Management plans monthly layoffs around the 25th if funds run short, with reopenings expected later in February if finances permit.
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Toon House
Round House
London Authors Jack and Mia London Return to Shore
Jack London and Mia London, reported dead yesterday, arrived with the steamer Mariposa at San Francisco. They had sailed from Tahiti via Honolulu, and their continued plans aboard the Snark are now indefinitely postponed after the voyage around the world.
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Cal
Jack London
Mia
London
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