Thaw trial updates and New York developments
J S Dunne a freight agent aged 40 was chosen as a surety in Thaw trial proceedings. Evalyn Thaw and her mother were present, reading letters and reacting audibly as testimonies unfolded. Separate dispatches note Arkansas road officials meeting with Governor Taylor, stressing road needs, and news of a new sixteen story studio hotel planned by Walter Russell in New York at Seventy seventh Street facing the Museum of Natural History with a projected cost of 3 million dollars.
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Pps News Association
W York
J. S. Dunne
Ling
Ial
Evalyn
Boonae
New York
Valyn
Haus
Evelyn
Nesbits
Mrs.Caine
Mrs. Caine
Roe News Association
Rock, Ark
Agricultural Department
United States
Bob Taylor
Sa News Association
Studio Riment
Walter Russel
Portram
Museum of Natural Story
Light Company to Build New Office and Store
The Grande Ronde Electric Light Company plans a brick two story building on Washington avenue, converting a substation into office, store, and exhibit rooms at a cost of six to seven thousand dollars. The ground floor will host modern offices and shops, while the second floor will hold exhibits and additional storage.
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Grande Ronde Electric Light Company
Washington Avenue
Duke of the Abrizzi resumes command of cruiser Varoy
Naples dispatch reports the Duke of the Abrizzi has again taken command of the armored cruiser Varoy and will sail with two other first class cruisers to America for the James town Exposition opening. The duke is a cousin of King Victor Emmanuel and is noted for scientific research.
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Scripps News Association
Naples
Duke of the
Widdowson Murder Trial Sees Prolonged Verdict Motion
In the Widdowson murder case Judge White spends the morning and afternoon presenting the motion for a directed verdict. The defense requests an acquittal while the state argues with Lomax outlining parallel cases. A decision is expected tomorrow depending on the state's argument length and evidence presented.
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Widdowson
White
Lomax
Gesu City
Brown
Eee
Willard Moody
Bar
Ice Skating Championships at Saranac Lake
Under the National Skating Association of the United States, Saranac Lake hosts the amateur and professional championship races today. About sixty competitors drive the event with a large crowd in attendance. Winners will represent the United States at the Canadian championships in Montreal next month.
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Scripps News Association
Saranac
Nation Skating Association of
United States
Saranac Lake
Montreal
Five Die in Boston & Maine Wreck Near South Deerfield
A morning wreck on the Boston & Maine line near South Deerfield leaves five people dead. The incident occurred on January 29 and is under investigation by local authorities.
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Scripps News Association
Boston
South Deerfield
Boston & Maine Road
Coal and Coke Production in Westmoreland County
In Pittsburg on January 29 a report shows Westmoreland County had a record coal output in 1906 of about 26 000 000 tons, up over 3 000 000 from 1905. Rail handling limited further gains. The 1907 outlook anticipates 30,000,000 tons. Coke output in 1907 is expected to rise by over 1 000 000 tons with about 500 more ovens operating.
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Scripps News Association
Pittsburg
Westmoreland County
Coka
Spread of plague and yellow fever in Rio de Janeiro
The bubonic plague is spreading rapidly with sixty cases and fourteen deaths. Yellow fever has appeared with several fatalities, and there are reports of leprosy deaths. Authorities say the plague was brought by coolies on a British tramp steamer from Bombay and are taking steps to halt the spread.
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We Association
Rio de
Ita
Bombay
Cuban Pineapple Crop Rises With Record Prospects
Havana reports pineapple production increasing yearly with 1905 at 828,417 crates and 1906 at 976,962. The upcoming season is expected to surpass all records as acreage expands and care improves. Pineapples sell for 2 to 2.25 dollars per crate.
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Scripps News Amseg
Havana
Cuba
Jim Crow bill gains committee backing in railroads plan
The railroads and streetcar companies bill moves forward allowing segregation of white and black passengers with movable sections. The same report notes the Senate bill favorable in Washington on Jan 29 granting pensions to Mexican and Civil War veterans aged 62 and older, with higher amounts for older ages.
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Scripps News Association
Committee ‘On Railroads Today
Railroads
Strees Car Companies
Washington
Senate
House
Bank statements called for all United States banks
Washington Jan 29 The comptroller of the treasury has issued a call for statements detailing the condition of business in all banks of the United States as of the close of business on January 26.
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Scrippe News Association
Washington
United States
Scarlet fever and diphtheria cases surge in Chicago
Four hundred seven new scarlet fever cases and twenty nine diphtheria cases were reported in twenty hours in Chicago, breaking all records for the current epidemic.
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Scripps News Association
Chicago
Oldest Mason Eddie Dies in Rockford Illinois
In Rockford Illinois Eddie, aged 65, the oldest Ancient Free and Accepted Mason, died this morning. In St Petersburg the same day Talstal, a world renowned Socialist, was reported dying. The Grande Ronde Sons of Erin announce their first annual St Patrick banquet on March 17 costing 2.60 per plate with an orchestra and Irish songs. Rev Father Whyte to give the principal address. Local officers include Buckley president and Peare secretary. Committee members list R Kelly JJ Cornett J W Egan Jas Garrity F O Hare F L Moyers John Gardner. Information from committee available.
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Iis
Fon-Settanan Organicarian
A Buckley
J H Peare
F. White
Treas
R Kelly JJ Cornett J W Egan
Jas Garrity
F O'Hare
L Moyers
John Gardner
Pole Court F R Swarey and others fined for gutter waste
Pole Court proceeedings before Recorder Shocw on a warrant from Street Commissioner Stoner charged F R Swarey J C Smith and M Kakwou with violating new ordinances on emptying insPidors into streets or gutters. Convicted, each fined five dollars. suspension for Swaney and Smith due to misunderstandings. future penalties to be enforced.
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F.R. Swarey
Swanay & Lilly Cigaratora
J. C. Smith
Mint
M. Kakwou
Shocw
Stoner
Snook
Swaney
Smith
Mutual suicide suspected in Chicago couple
Sulseki aged twenty five and his wife aged twenty, deaf mutes, were found in their home this morning asphyxiated, clasped in each other’s arms. The couple had married seven months. Each appears to have taken their own life in a case considered a mutual suicide.
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Scrippa News Association
Chicago
Sulseki
Jerome's Racing Bill Aims to Make Track Betting a Felony
Albany January 29 The committee on codes is today considering District Attorney Jerome's anti betting bill. It would make betting on horse races at tracks a felony equal to off track wagering. The measure faces strong opposition when presented to the House.
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Scripps News
Albany
N. Y
Thea Committee On
Godes
Jerome
Waived Examination in Forgery Case and Jail Bond Set
Officer J H McLachlen returned from Napa with Perry F Harvey accused of forging his brother L W Harvey's name on a La Grande National Bank check. Harvey, 23, is in Napa on a separate weapon charge serving 100 days. he waived examination before Justice Hough and a $1000 bond was set for circuit court appearance, with imprisonment in Bangor county jail since not liquidated. Separately, 1,120,000 salmon eggs were received from Craig Brook hatchery for Little Spring Brook hatchery on the Penobscot River.
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J. H. McLachlen
Napa
California
Perry F Harvey
L. W Harvey
la Grande National Bank
Justice Hough
P.E. Harvey
Scripps News Association
Bangor
Craig Brook
East Orland
Little Spring Brook
Penobscot
West Branch
Stacyville
Bucksport
Perobscot
Malina
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Rockford
Iil
Oths
Eddie
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St Petarsburg
Talstal
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MK Hall
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Imbler
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