Eastern Flood Reaches Pittsburg Submerges City and Rail
The flood crest on the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers reached Pittsburg by noon today, submerging lower areas including Exposition Park and ball grounds. Property losses are estimated, trains and roads disrupted, and emergency police patrols deployed. no lives reported lost.
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Pittsburg
Monongateta
Allegheny
Robinson Street
Exposition Park
Ninth Street
Monongahela
Bennsylvania Road
Tarehin
Allegheny O
Une
Allegheny River
Hussiner
Weans
Shufts
Duremarches
Above High Water Mark in Yourstown Flood
The Ma- Loving river floods Yourmstown with two feet above the high water mark. Water works pumping station shut down and fires flooded. Tailway Ularks submerged and city life severely disrupted as the river continues rising. Local authorities brace for worsening conditions.
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Yourmstown
Lan
Ularks
Risieys
Worst in Twelve Years Food Crisis Hits City
A severe food disaster overwhelms the city with eight inches of water rising seven feet in one hour. Mills suffer damage as sixteen Birwitlis are forced to shut down and large ice blocks threaten seventh properties.
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Mannyuuk
Scioto River Receding Indicates Narrow Window
Weather observer cautions that the Scioto River level is falling but danger remains brief as sudden upstream conditions and recent floods create timing concerns for residents and authorities amid continuing high water threats.
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Couwhas
Dan
Shud
Winter freeze stops flood on river near Shareus
A sudden temperature drop at night reduced flood danger but the river rose and four men and women trying to cross the swollen stream near Shareus were swept away. Reports say all drowned. The incident occurred January 23 in Cincinnati area.
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Cincinnati
Mied
Winostelour
Shareus
Conductor Held for Manslaughter in Fatal Collision
Peoria January 23 The coroner's jury investigating the collision on the Iowa Central between a work train and crew offers Monday results in three deaths. It held A Me Walkers conductor of the work train guilty of criminal neglect and recommends that he be held for manslaughter.
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Peor'a
Lowa
Resul
A. Me Walkers
Guidy
Nezliewwe
Johnson found guilty of murder in Kansas City case
Ike Johnson of Kansas City was found guilty of first degree murder for killing a saloon keeper last June. His associate Theodore McKim had already been sentenced to life imprisonment.
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Atchison
Ike Johnson
Kansas City
Theodore McKim
Bank Cashier Indicted for Embezzling 189000 Dollars
Grand jury in Cleveland indicts Geo A Rose cashier of the Produce National Bank which closed its doors yesterday alleging embezzlement of 189000 dollars. A warrant for his arrest is issued. In Bloomington Indiana Senator Albertson of Pueblo received credentials from Senator Hanna as sergeant at arms at the Republican National Convention in Chicago.
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Cleveland
Geo. A. Rose
Produce National Bank
Rose
Bloomington
A. J. Albertson
Poblo
Airica
Hanna
Republican National Jonvention
Chicago
Fire at George Davies tailor shop linked to gasoline stove
At about 5 30 this morning firefighters fought a light blaze at George Davies tailor shop 200 block Massachusetts street caused by a gasoline stove The store suffered mainly smoke damage to goods The fire started when Mr Davies was refilling the stove and flames climbed to nearby inflammable materials The building was insured and the loss fully covered by I C Manley agency
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George Davies
Massachusetts Street
Mr Davies
Davies
I.C. Manley Agency
A Lachine Victory in Kansas Republican Primaries
Jackson county backed Broderick for congress and W A Thompson for railroad commissioner at the January primaries. Curtis and Walker trailed as the machine faction claimed a solid lead with about 77 to 30 in expected convention tallies. Bailey and Hoch were not active in the race, but Hailey stood to gain from the results.
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Holton
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Jackson County
Broderick
Thompson
Guase Broderieck
Congress
W. A. Thompson
Charles Curtis
A. J. Walker
Curtis
Walker
Hrderick
Bailey
Hoch
Hailey
Senate to probe Smoot expulsion charges
The senate committee on privilege and elections voted to investigate charges against Senator Smoot. Burrows, the committee chair, was authorized to present a resolution allowing the panel to subpoena witnesses and obtain documents for the inquiry.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Privilege and Elections
Smoot
Senate
Burrows
Witneses
Activity on Black Sea ports escalates with troop movements
A Russian correspondent reports increased military activity at Black Sea ports. Men arrive for transports to the Far East while railways overflow with stores. Private freight is sidetracked to speed supplies as five more transports, totaling 25,000 tons and many troops, are readied for dispatch.
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New York
Black Sea
Eables
Far East
Schooner Wrecked Off Port Arthur with Losses
Port Arthur officials report the four masted schooner Augustus Thunt from Norfolk wrecked west of the Quogue life saving station. Fifteen sailors are dead. two crews were saved, and cries were heard as survivors were washed from the wreck. The incident comes amid broader reports of civil administration struggles in Manchuria.
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New York
Augustus Thunt
Norfolk
Quogue
L. I
Manchuria
No Confirmation of Report on Japanese Advance
London reports no confirmation that Japan has occupied Masamoho. Baron Hayashi, the Japanese minister, credits the claim yet no official source confirms the event.
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London
Japan
Masamoho
Baron Hayashi
Want Another Grand Jury In Kansas City
Kansas City Kansas January 2 A movement has started to secure another grand jury in case the present grand jury fails to indict some alleged boodlers.
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Kansas City
Kan
County Court Proceedings Include Delays and Assault Charge
The county court continued the state against Bivens to January 4 and the state against Willoughby to January B. Emory Foster is bound over to the next district term for assault with intent to kill with bond set at 300 dollars, Charles Brown discharged. Girls wanted at Boener Bros cigar factory.
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Willoughby
Emory Foster
District Court
Charles Brown
Burton Senator Indicted Amid Fire Scare In St Louis
Federal grand jury charges United States senator Joseph Ralph Burton of Kinsh with nine counts of accepting five hundred fifty dollar checks from Rialto Grain and Securities for interceding with post office officials to favor the company. The case notes associates Major Hugh Dennis and W Bo Mehaney among the named actors and cites a separate Chicago fire at a tall building causing injuries amid a panic.
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St. Louis
Federal Grand Jury Today
Joseph Ralph Burton
United States
Kins
Rialto Grain and Securities Company
Post Office
High Post Alice
Rialto
Hugh C. Nennis
W. 2B. Mehaney
Burton
Mialto
Commonwealth Trust Company
Kennis
William F. Cochran
Postonice
Washington
Hugh C. Dennis
W. Bo Mehaney
Ira
Dennis
Post Office Department
Jim
Cochran
Tornado Toll Tops Thirty Eight in Birmingham
The Birmingham death toll from yesterday's tornado reached thirty eight with sixty five wounded and twelve fatal cases. Tuscaloosa citizens aid destitute survivors as relief efforts begin across the affected area.
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Birmingham
Tuscaloosa
Pretty society party decor enchants Chi Omegas at Everett hall
Guests enjoyed an elaborate evening with Japanese lanterns and Indian relics, a wigwam feature, paper carnation festoons, and electric-light emblems guiding the sorority. Hosts welcomed by several members, grand march led by Prof and Mrs E Miller, supper for guests, and an orchestra provided entertainment.
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Everett Hall
Stella Wangeden
Edith Knight
Ethel Murphy
Mabell Jenkins
Frankie Curl
Prof
E. Miller
Lucy Jones
Miss Paland
Bowling Tournament to Begin at Merchants Association Club
Eight teams of five compete in the largest bowling tournament at the Merchants Association clubhouse. Forty players will vie over fourteen weeks with prizes awarded after the games. The Haskell Institute Lecture course continues with a Hawthama Musical Company concert on Friday night next week.
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Merchants Athletic Association
Haskell Institute
Hawthama Musical Company
Lawrence Girls Defeat Kansas City Kansas In Tight Game
The Lawrence high school girls beat Kansas City Kansas 14 to 0 in an evening basketball clash at the University Near. Lawrence showed better team work while KC Kansas hustled and passed well but failed to convert five straight chances. Many KC Kansas spectators traveled with their team.
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Missouri Pacific Railroad
Emma Detwiler
Elsie Detwiler
Grace Loomis
Washburn
Phi Delta Theta House
Frank Lewis
Topeka
Mary Monroe
Perry Mossington
Newton
J. W. F. Hughes
Metcalf
St Augustine
Florida
Mary Johnson
Ohio Street
Lawrence High School
Kansas City
Kansas
Lawrence
Minneapolis Diamond Thief Held After Transit Arrest
James Walters, a reputed leading diamond thief, was arrested by detectives in Minneapolis as he prepared to depart for Chicago. Police recovered more than 12 0000 in diamonds and said he had sold 13 1100 worth in the prior three weeks across Tacoma Seattle and Spokane. He faces charges for robbing Baroness Elena Radzikwere of 80 000 in gems at the Colonial Hotel in San Francisco. Associate William Kerry was also arrested for handling the stones.
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James Walters
United States
Chicago
Tacoma
Seattle
Spokane
Washington
Elena Radzikwere
Colonial
San Francisco
Walters
Win
Kerry
Union Station
Douglas County Republican Committee Sets Primaries and Conventions
The Douglas County Republican central committee met to call primaries for Friday February 5 and county conventions for Saturday February 6 in Lawrence. Delegates will be chosen at the primaries, with ballots listing the separate delegates. The committee endorsed Theodore Roosevelt for president, Hoch for governor, and re-affirmed support for Congressman Won J. Bowersock.
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Republican Centre Committee
Douglas County
Sam Bucheim
FP. C West
Lawrence
Ishu
George Brune
Eudora
Republican Central
Sick residents and local injuries reported
Mrs. J. M. Hargis improves but cannot help herself or walk. James Messer in the Tock quarry has a crushed foot after a horse fell. Fred Brune in the stone quarry was struck on the head by gas pipe and unconscious but resting after treatment. Dr. Carl Phillips treated him and he is expected to recover soon. Dr. L. P. Russell, returning from San Diego, enjoys a trip with his father through lower California. Dr. J. H. Dick shows no change, still holding his own.
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Carl Phillips
L. P. Russell
San Diego
California
J. H. Dick
Bob Everett Hurt In Stairway Accident At Gazette
Bob Everett fell on the stairway from the Gazette rooms, injuring his back and bruising him. he could not be on the streets today though not seriously hurt. Also notes Midwinter Exposition in Topeka with round trip fares and ticket dates and mentions Quincy Adams Sawyer at Keeler.
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Bob
Everett
Gazette Rooms
Topeka
Kan
Santa Fe
Flood at Union Pacific water tank causes widespread overflow
A flood results after a valve could not be shut off at the Union Pacific water tank when the softener was activated. A manhole cover to the tank was blocked, causing rapid filling and flooding nearby areas. Also listed are various local dental offers and a snapshot of livestock and commodity prices in Kansas City and Chicago from January.
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