Extreme Cold Grips New York and Northeast
The record cold snap sweeps the eastern states with New York City at 4 degrees below zero and many areas 20 to 46 degrees below zero. Transit Bristol trains delayed and ships hindered as frost tightens port and river navigation. Pennsylvania and Connecticut report severe lows and mining hampered by the chill.
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Fishkih
Newbury Bay
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Amsterdam
Gloversville
Schenectady
Troy
Alvany
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East
North River
Makers River
Maccombs Dam
155Th Street
Pennsylvania
Glenn Summit
Hillside
Mountain Top
Wilkesbarra
Connecticut
Danbury
Ohio
Mercury
Youngstown
Republicans Nearing State Convention Date In Kansas
In Topeka the Kansas Republican Committee meets to set time and price for the state convention with Wichita favored for the site and March as likely for the date. A Leavenworth soldiers home delegation seeks an independent delegation but is said to be opposed by Leavenworth Republicans. A group of state politicians opposed to the administration plans a meeting, led by T B Murdock, though little action is reported. Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow departs tomorrow for Washington.
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Wichita
Jou
Leavenworth
T. B. Murdock
Bristow
Washington
Explosion disrupts One Housemiths union session in New York
A basement blast in the Teutonia assembly room on Third Avenue and Fifteenth Street startled hundreds of union delegates. Investigators say a Japanese bomb made of paper and tin caused minor damage and opposition members are accused. Also in Missouri court sessions on bribery in a St Louis suburban street railway case were continued to April and January 30 respectively. Middletown editor Barton L Beales dies at 59.
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One Housemiths Union
Teutonia
Third Avenue
Jefferson City
Supreme Court
Robart M. Snyder
Kansas City
St. Louis
Robert Boatright
Webb City
Death toll at Troquois theatre rises in Chicago disaster
Chicago reports 501 deaths after the Troquois theatre fire. Miss Josephine Spence dies from severe burns as many dances are cancelled or postponed. Investigators allege criminal neglect and recount failed curtain procedures and delayed evacuations. A proposal suggests building a memorial church on the site.
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Chicago
Troquois Theatre
Josephine Spence
Fire Department
Joseph Slaugherry
Sky Jiphi
Charles FP. Koesier
Henry Zander
Marines to Move Overland as Seoul Riots Loom
The Navy reports a grave situation at Seoul with fear of a Coreru soldier riot. A company of Marines is prepared to travel overland by rail at a critical moment to restore order. The message comes from the commanding officer of the U S Vicksburg at Chemulpo.
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Dsui
Navy Department
Wah Gram
U. S
Vicksburg
Chemulpo
Seoul
Philadelphia Joins Crusade Against Disorder Theatres Closed
Acting on a committee report Mayor Weaver ordered the Lyceum vaudeville house closed in Philadelphia. He also shut the balcony and gallery of the Kensington theatres and the balcony of the Grand opera house.
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Isis City
Weaver
Lyceum
Kensington Theatres
Grand Opera House
Sympathy for Chicago and other early 20th century items
Sympathy is offered in the House for Chicago and other grief stricken areas. Reports include a new trial granted for A Knapp in Ohio for wife murder. Fire losses from September in Washington and Oregon total about 215 million dollars. A Philippines coast guard fleet with ships described and Shakespeare relics sold at Sotheby's. Russia’s conciliatory reply to Japan and potential peace prospects are outlined with multiple city reports and military movements in the Far East.
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Emerick of
Ilinois
Chicago
Oregon
Iass
Coast Guard
Pilippines
Charles T. Yerkes
Baker Street
Waterloo
Sotheby's
London
James 1
Shakespeare
New Orleans
Galveston
Rica
Mount Royal club fire kills one in Montreal blaze
A blaze at the Mount Royal club in Montreal killed a fireman and injured another, with a stenographer also hurt. The club's losses are estimated around 100000. Secretary Colour Lairdett later died from injuries sustained.
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Mount Royal Club
Montreal
Colour Lairdett
Lulub
Dietrich Case Delayed To Allow Washington Witnesses
The trial of United States Senator Dietrich was postponed to January 7 to permit government witnesses from Washington. Attorney General Knox sent a telegram stating an important witness had left Washington and would arrive Thursday. Defense counsel said the senator was ready for trial and urged as little delay as possible. Judge Van Deventer noted the right to vindicate himself against evidence. Postmaster Jacob Fisher of Just Foges faced similar bribery charges and waived preliminary examination. his trial to be held after Dietrich.
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United States
Dietrich
Washington
Genera Knox
van Deventer
Jacob Fisher
Iustfogs
Washington House Delays Bristow Report Debate
In the House the Speaker prepared to lay the president’s message before the chamber when Hay of Virginia moved for the previous question on the Bristow report investigation. The motion failed 104 to 11 with minority and six Republicans opposing. Payne moved to refer the resolution to the committee on post office and post roads, which carried. The president’s message was then read. News from London reports Coray claiming talks may open Korea ports soon in negotiations with the U S Great Britain and Russia. In Clarke the death of Thomas M Hancock, pioneer and long-time county legislator, is reported.
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Virginia
Bristow
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Jar
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Eee
Independent Gov
Campbell Faces Three Bribery Charges in Oswego
Daniell Campbell is in Oswego Kansas today to answer to three bribery charges. He has not been arrested and will not be arraigned for the preliminary hearing until tomorrow.
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Kan
Jan
Daniell Campbell
Campbell
Repressive Measures Urged Against Nationalist Movement
Montevideo reports the government should adopt stronger repressive measures to quell the newly started nationalist movement. Baltimore notes the death of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Wormley Lattimer, the noted authoress.
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Montevideo
Nationalist
Baltimore
Mary Elizabeth Wormley Lattimer
Meade Bank Capital Approved and Tulsa Bank Opens
The Tulsa National Bank of Tulsa Oklahoma is authorized to begin with capital of 325 000 led by President Clifton George and cashier 5 FP Jones. First National Bank of Meade Kansas approved to organize with capital 825 000.
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United States Circuit Court
New York
Thomas C. Campbell
Goebel
Kentucky
Rum Cay
Baamas
Water Franchise Extends City of Lawrence Rights Twenty Years
The Lawrence city council passed an ordinance extending the water company franchise for twenty years after a lengthy session with much debate on rates and the stand tower plan. The telephone franchise was postponed for further discussion to next Monday.
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John Herman
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Imeters
Markets by Wire Live Stock and Grain Reports
Kansas City and Chicago price reports show cattle and hog markets trading mixed with weaknesses in some categories. Grain futures reflect small declines for wheat and mixed for corn with bids and cash prices noted alongside livestock figures.
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