Arrest of Joe Williams Sparks Grand Jury Probe
A complaint charges Joe Williams with arson in the Hills Andross cottage fire on Sunday night. Bonds fixed at 1000 dollars pending grand jury action, which convenes Monday. Williams waived examination, remaining in county jail. prior disorderly conduct bond paid by Mrs. Zuber. Also noted, Admiral Evans arrives in Pittsburg for a lecture at Carnegie Music Hall on the Atlantic fleet topic.
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Mercury Reaches Greatest Evening Separation for Observers
Washington observers from amateur to professional will view Mercury over the next few evenings as the planet advances from behind the sun. Tonight and during the next twilit hours the small world will be seen in the southwestern sky shortly after sunset, a short distance north of the sunset point. Mercury, about one twentieth Earth’s mass, orbits close to the sun with perpetual day on one side and endless night on the other.
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Gillette obeys Mr Roosevelt on urgent Japan bill
Sacramento January 26 Governor Gillette sent a special message to the Legislature settling the question of immediate legislation against Japan. The message from President Roosevelt is cited and the matter is continued on page eight.
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Trains Wrecks and Explosions Spark Multiple Fatalities
A Chicago Denve r Special bound west of Chicago derailed at North Platte Nebraska with a fatal steam- engine death for Fireman Berry and several derailed cars. A St Louis Express hit a broken rail near Coshocton injuring seventeen. In Boswell a gas mine explosion trapped fifty to seventy five workers with two confirmed dead and hope fading for survivors as rescuers work at midnight. The normal school question remains unsettled for years to come.
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Twin Falls Positive Proof Irrigation Brings Growth
A Boise Capital News report from Twin Falls Idaho notes irrigation success mirrors Grande Ronde, with 1908 post office receipts totaling 15171.08 and stamp sales 13928.43. Free city mail delivery is planned after street improvements and sidewalk construction, reflecting rapid municipal growth.
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Root Gordon fracas sparks Washington Senate disorder
Olympia Jan 26 The morning session saw two heated disputes as Sen Alex Polson of Chelan introduced a concurrent resolution to form a joint committee with the house to probe the supreme court Sudgen and lawmakers over integrity. The resolution and debate were expunged from the minutes. The anti saloon league local option bill was sent to judiciary committees in both chambers.
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Gypsy Smith Arrives in St Louis for Mammoth Campaign
Gypsy Smith the world famed evangelist arrives in St Louis to launch a large citywide religious campaign. His past revivals in Pittsburg New York Washington and Baltimore are noted and his methods may include dramatic marches through red light districts, reflecting his Gypsy upbringing and rugged early life.
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Local Option Bill Amended for Better Prosecution Efforts
Salem shows senate and house at work on routine business. Governor's message on the supreme court decision nulling the 190% tax levies is referred to the committee on assessment and taxation, which will bring in a bill legalizing the levies and amending Local Option Law. A House bill by Rep Bonebrake of Benton makes it a misdemeanor for a liquor case witness to refuse to testify.
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Panama Canal Scandal Sparks Senate Fire Over Cromwell
Rep. Henry T. Rainey of Illinois accuses William Nelson Cromwell and associates of attempting to seize Panama revenue and defraud the United States. He cites a $2,000,600 claim and links the scheme to the 1903 Panamanian revolution, while contrasting Roosevelt’s statements.
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Governor-elect Grove Reaches Portland for Inauguration
Governor-elect Grove of Washington arrives in Portland at 10 30 AM after weeks of campaign travel. He plans to leave tonight for Tacoma at 8 10 AM tomorrow, then reach Olympia two hours later. After inauguration, he will return to Paso Robles.
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