Bryan urges Kentucky Democrats to back Beckham for Senate
Franklin KY January 21 Associated Press report on W J Bryan urging Democratic lawmakers to unite behind former Governor Beckham as US senator. He said he would support McCreery if nominated and stressed Democratic reform, opposing corporate control and urging an overwhelming House and Senate victory.
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Death notices and funerals toll local and regional figures
Deaths reported include Judge Spangler of Winamac from heart failure at his office, with funeral in Winamac. Mrs. Mary Amoss funeral at Clymers M.E. church this afternoon. John Bigger, ex Galveston resident, died in Kokomo. Galveston funeral yesterday. Agnes Petrie died at 525 Linden Ave aged 19. funeral Friday at St Joseph church. Cyrus P. Reist of Shultz town died aged 58 after dropsy. blacksmith at Amon shops. funeral to be announced later.
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Winamac
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Galveston
Kokomo
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Peter F. Petrie
Linden Avenue
St. Joseph Church
Mt. St. Vincent Cemetery
Cyrus P. Reist
Shultztown
Amon
Court of Honor
Navy to Dispatch Cruiser Des Moines to Haiti
Washington reports a decision to send the cruiser Des Moines to West India waters with HQ near the troubled Haiti area to protect American interests. The gunboat Eagle under Captain Marvell at St Marc will provide protection until Des Moines arrives after a dispatch noting St Marc was retaken and several buildings burned and an American's property damaged.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hayti
Des Moines
Eagle
Marvell
St. Marc
Haitian
Marvel
Ans Call of the Beyond Witness Dies After Stroke at Masonic Temple
George W. Flanagan aged 67 died at his daughter’s home on Linden avenue after a stroke while descending steps at the Masonic Temple. A Civil War veteran and longtime local figure, he served as alderman and was prominent in G A R and Masonry. Survived by wife four sons and two daughters. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Fon du Lac
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Flora
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Crowley Trial Moves Into Defense Stage in Flora Case
In Carroll county circuit court at Delphi the trial of W H Crowley on improper conduct charges involving a nine year old girl from Flora continued with six state witnesses, then the defense began presenting its case. The defense aims to show Crowley’s background and alleged motive while asserting opportunities to escape were available.
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Gerthie Vorhees
Flora
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Crowley
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Callane
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Brown
Wm. Lieter
Chas. Spitler
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Cross Examination Tense in Court
District Attorney Jerome presses Evelyn Nesbit Thaw with European travels and past affairs as Justice Dowling limits lines of questioning. Thaw answers curtly, cites difficulty answering, and objects to language while Jerome uses the trial record to probe past testimony and the Hummel affidavit.
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Jerome
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New York
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Littleton
Mine Explosion Verdict Clears Pittsburg Coal Company
Greensburg Pa January 21 The verdict of the coroner s jury investigating the Darr mine disaster exonerates the Pittsburg Coal Company and blames an open lamp for the explosion. It states the blast was caused by gas ignited by an open lamp at an initial point and amplified by coal dust throughout the mine, with some disagreement among inspectors and experts on the exact origin.
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Associated Press
Greensburg
Pittsburg Coal Company
Mrs Josie Howe Sues McDonalds for Rent-Related Property Possession
Mrs Josie Howe files suit against Truman and Rosie McDonald seeking possession of property due to non payment of rent. The action centers on unpaid rent and the corresponding legal remedy to regain occupancy.
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Josie Howe
Truman
Rosie McDonald
Taft Announces Relaxed Riding Test For Some Officers
Secretary Taft said the president will modify riding test rules allowing permanent staff officers in civil duties who meet rank and age criteria to request excusal from the test. Such a request will be a conclusive reason to not promote them to line positions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Taft
Fire Destroys Betts Academy in Stamford
Betts academy, among the oldest preparatory schools in the country, was destroyed by fire this morning in Stamford Connecticut. The estimated loss ranges from 100000 to 150000 dollars.
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Stamford
Conn
Betts Academy
Ray couple cut Chicago trip by sudden illness
William Ray and his wife traveled to Chicago for a two week visit but returned home after Mrs. Ray fell ill suddenly while in the Windy City.
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William Ray
Chicago
City
Ray
Windy City
John Young Visits Relatives in Culver Indiana
John Young travels to Culver Indiana to visit family relatives during a brief stay. He plans gatherings and local reuniting moments with kin from the area.
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John Young
Culver, Ind
Labor Executive Council Targets Secret Detective Agencies
Washington January 21 The executive council of the American Federation of Labor adopts a motion to ask President Gompers to discuss in the union press the issue of numerous secret detective agencies and their use by employers associations. Gompers O Connell and Morrison named to study old age pensions and other reforms. Miss Annie Fitzgerald named organizer, first woman in such post. The council seeks fraternal farm group talks and an inquiry into child labor laws and convict labor regulation by federal law.
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Prsident Gompers
O’connell
Morrison
Annie Fitzgerald
Chicago
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Legislative Committee
Federal
Congress
Fleet Ends Stay in Rio Janeiro with Reception Aboard Minnesota
The American battleship fleet concluded its Rio Janeiro visit with a formal reception aboard the Minnesota. Forty launches ferried guests from shore to ship and back, as torpedo boat destroyers under Lieut. H. S. Cone prepared to sail at 9 PM for Buenos Ayres.
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Associated Press
Rio Janeiro
Minnesota
H. S. Cone
Buenos Ayres
Prohibition Election Victory in North Carolina Caucus
Raleigh North Carolina January 21 The Democratic caucus of the legislature tonight agreed to consider a bill for a state election on state prohibitions. Prohibition leaders pressed to enact statewide prohibition by legislative action but that effort failed.
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Associated Press
Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
Mitchell Rejects Miner Gift at Union Meeting in Indianapolis
President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers declines a $2700 gift from Montana and Wyoming miners at a session in Indianapolis. He asks the money be sent to his wife for his children’s education, tearful as he speaks. Thomas Gibson presents the draft.
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Montana
Wyoming
Mitchell
Mrs. Gould Reappears On Stage At New York Tea
Mrs George J Gould appeared on stage at a Plaza Hotel tea in a one act drama Mrs Van Vechtens Divorce Dance The performance drew New York society with Kyrie Bellew as the unbidden guest mistaken for a burglar then reconciled.
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Associated Press
New York
George J. Gould
Plaza Hotel
Gould
Kyrie Bellew
Bloody ten round duel ends without decision in Los Angeles
Jack Sullivan of Boston outboxed Joe Thomas of San Francisco for ten rounds at the Pacific Athletic club, but Thomas displayed remarkable gameness and survived a relentless assault to the final bell. No decision was rendered under law.
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Los Angeles
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Jack
Sullivan
Boston
Joe Thomas
San Francisco
Pacific Athletic Club
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