High-Bred “Purp” Collapses After Hotel Ejection
San Jose California January 6 a blue brindle dog named Lucky belonging to Mr and Mrs William P Wetmore of San Francisco collapsed after being ejected from his hotel room at the 8 James hotel a veterinarian diagnosed nervous prostration and the animal was taken to a local hospital where he will be confined for at least a week his condition was later reported as stable for the time being
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San Jose
Cal
8. James
San Francisco
William P. Wetmore
Estrada Prepares New Offensive Against Enemies
The Neatrada army plans a Managua advance with about 40 000 troops. They will move toward Acoyapo in enemy territory from Chile, aiming to join Ez trade during a campaign through Chontales. General Barrada announced a plan to attack the Madrix government, with forces spread to receive rapid orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neatrada
Managua
Chile
Acoyapo
Provisional Govern ‘Ment
Eztrade
Chontales
Barrada
Madrix
Mhves
Telaya Blamed for Two Executions
The fragment outlines a claim by General Medina that Telaya influenced two executions and sent letters and telegrams to Perez Zelaya. It notes purported mercy appeals and subsequent telegrams to corroborate Medina's view that Zelaya overruled him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Managua
Medina
Toledo
Zelaya
Huces T Ie Jeter
Ioral Zelaya
Olie
Dina
French Aviator De la Grange Killed in Flight
Bordeaux January 6 Leon De la Grange noted French aviator was killed during a flight today. He was among early aviators and had set distance records for monoplanes, aiming to beat Henry Farman's record but died in the attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bordeaux
Leon de la Grange
Coronaut
Makding
Hare
la Grange
Wis
O. Bone
Henry Farman
de la Gran
Europe
Police Close In On Missing Girl Pair In Manhattan
Police pursuing missing girl De Janon and Ferdinand Cohen narrowed the search to three Upper West Side apartments as possible havens. Officers followed clues from residents and observed a young woman resembling De Janon at Ninety Third Street areas, while the elderly man and an older suspect were noted in relation to the case. The United party involvement and alleged meetings in the city were also under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Re- Buist de Janon
Whiladle
Ferdinand ‘Cohen
Miss de Janon
Upper West Side
Upper West Side Yesterday. One ’ Rouses On West Ninety-third
Taft led plan to form New Assembly Set of social leaders
Mrs Taft spearheads a bid to replace the Four Hundred with a national Assembly Set limited to about one thousand families from New York Philadelphia and Washington. Membership emphasizes rank and wealth but also birth and age limits and includes bachelors aged 20 to 60 as a flexible, noncounting element.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Goodby
New York
Philadelphia
William H. Taftie
Taft
White House
Massachusetts
New England
Four Hundred
Cook polar records en route to Washington for exam
National Geographic Society will examine Dr. Frederick A. Cook’s polar documents once they arrive from Copenhagen by week’s end. Professor J H Gore Rear Admiral Pillsbury and Dr W M Hayes will review and report early this month. President Willis L Moore says he will not seek re election, citing polar controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Frederick A. Cook
National Geographic Society
J. H. Gore
Copenhagen
Gore
Pillsbury
W. M. Hayes
Geological Survey
Willis L. Moore
Society
Moore
Four Die in Boarding House Fire in Kort William
A boarding house fire in Kort William Ontario killed four people including Mina Clysolis and three unidentified men. Five others were injured by jumping from windows as the temperature stood at twenty degrees below zero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kort William
Ont
Mina Clysolis
Michigan Battleship Commissioned At Philadelphia Yard
The battleship Michigan was placed in commission today at the Philadelphia navy yard. Commanded by Captain N. R. Gosher, she will sail midmonth to join the Atlantic fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pariladelphia
Michigan
Philadelphia Navy Yard
N. R. Gsher
Brothers Die in Indiana County Log Cabin Fire
In New Florence Pennsylvania on January 6 two brothers, John Utzier age 85 and Daniél Utzier age 80, were burned to death when their log cabin in Indiana County near New Florence burned down today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Florence
John
Daniél
Utzier
Indiana County
Two Bulgarians Die In Coast Line Collision
Aberdeen South Dakota January 6 A head on crash on the Milwaukee coast line between Bowdle and Roscoe last night killed two Bulgarians and injured many others An extra freight was warned to watch for a work train as snow cleared tracks headlights were obscured and derailments followed The work train engine derailed but the freight engine stayed on its rails The crew escaped unharmed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S. D
Milwaukee Coast Line
Bowdle
Roscoe
Mitchell Progress in 12 Months Sees Major City Projects
Mitchell 8S D reports strong year for new buildings and improvements. Notable items include the Milwaukee passenger station at 50000, the United States post office at 90000, and the public high school at 85000. The Lytle Manufacturing plant was completed, sewer construction began with 50000 in bonds approved, three lateral sewers contracted, and about 150 new houses erected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Milwaukee
United States Post Office
Lytle Manufacturing Company
Plankinton Forms Twenty five Year Club In Aurora County
Plankinton South Dakota January 6. A large group of pioneer residents from Plankinton and Aurora county organized the Twenty five Year club. Eligibility requires at least 25 years residency in the county. Officers elected: President B H Sullivan secretary F B Twogood treasurer W G Andrews. The first annual ball is set for January 12 the Blizzard of 1888 anniversary, followed by a banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plankinton
S. D
Aurora County
B. H. Sullivan
F. B. Twogood
W. G. Andrews
Coal Shortages Hit Mitchell and Surrounding Towns
Mitchel l reports a coal shortage west of Mitchell with towns Plankinton Mount Vernon Cacoma Vivian Presho and Draper without fuel to last beyond a week. Local dealers have 75 to 100 coal cars en route but railroads offer no delivery timelines. The Mitchell electric plant, already three weeks short, faces shut downs to conserve for night lighting as seven cars creep only 50 miles in three weeks.
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Mitchell
Plankinton
Mount Vernon
Cacoma
Vivian
Presho
Draper
Electric Light
Orator Hiram A. Rodee Turns to Professional Lecturing
S. D. Mitchell notes Hiram A. Rodee, famed state-wide lecturer, has entered the professional lecturing field. Rodee has farmed near Forestburg and for five years led a chautauqua at Ruskin Park, marking a new career shift.
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Mitchell
S. D
Hiram A. Rodee
Rodee
Forestburg
Avon man Patrick Curry deranged in Bon Homme County
Patrick Curry of Avon in Bon Homme County suddenly lost his mind and pursued every pretty girl he met in Tyndall. His persistence in courting the belle of the town led authorities to intervene, and Curry was found to be deranged.
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Tyndall
S. D
Patrick Cur
Avon
Bon Homme County
Curry
Post Office Receipts Rise in Aberdeen in 1909 Ten Months
Aberdeen South Dakota reports three quarters of the 1909 fiscal year ending December 31 show post office receipts of 531,121.90 against 587,909.75 in the same period of 1908, indicating growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S. D
Florence Moulton Returns Home After Elopement Allegation
Florence Moulton age 15 is in St Luke's hospital with a severe nervous breakdown after an alleged elopement with married man I P Trenholm. Trenholm is in custody awaiting trial while her parents welcome her home in Aberdeen, South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Florence Moulton
I. P. Trenholm
St. Luke's Hospital
Trenholm
Presbyterian Synod Reports Profitable Year in 25th Anniversary
The South Dakota Presbyterian synod minutes show gains in membership and beneficence, creation of a new presbytery west of the Missouri, and church property valued at $360,000 plus Huron College assets about $300,000. Total church members exceed 8,000 with over 8,000 Sunday school members and 1,744 Christian Endeavor members. Contributions to beneficence reach $21,000 and home expenses total $84,510.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
D. D
Synod of
South Dakota
The
Presbyterian Church
H. P. Carson
Missouri River
Christian Endeavor
Huron College
Postmistress Retires After Eighteen Years at Ree Heights
Ree Heights South Dakota January 6 Mrs C L Willet ends an 18 year stint as postmistress turning the Ree Heights office over January 1 to younger staff The record run of service in charge of a single post office began January 1 1892 with her appointment from President Harrison In Quois South Dakota voters defeat by five the proposition to incorporate as a third class city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ree Heights
C. L. Willet
South Dakota
Quois
Two Negroes Go On Trial For Violinist's Assault
Kansas City on January 5 1909 two Black defendants George Reynolds and John Williams faced trial before Judge R S Latshaw for attacking violinist Mrs W F Jackson on December 23 1909 Fear of mob violence led to strict security and the defendant's decision to plead not guilty Mrs Jackson identified the defendants as her attackers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
George Reynolds
John Williams
R. S. Latshaw
W. F. Jackson
Latshaw
Jackson
British Schooner Johanna Lost In Atlantic
New York reports 12 men missing since Thanksgiving when the British schooner Johanna sank off the Delaware breakwater during heavy seas. Survivors from one lifeboat, 13 aboard another, were rescued by the Ko rono steamship and brought to St. Thomas. the other boat is believed lost. Captain Nickerson recounts a brutal gale and long wait for word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Johanna
Delaware
St. Thomas
Danish West Indies
Korono
Philippines
C. A. Nickerson
E. A. Seabean
West Indies
Aged woman winner of a shooting affray in Dryden
In Dryden Tennessee Clarence Carney, 65, confronted his mother in law Mrs. Sarah Griffith in a neighbor yard over a long standing quarrel. Carney fired three shots wounding her in the hip but Mrs Griffith fired five times, killing him. She was arrested. His wife had died about a year earlier by drinking carbolic acid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffith
Carney
Death by own action theory held in Nathanson case
New York January 5 investigators continued probing the death of Moses S Nathanson wholesale clothing merchant found tied to a chair in his store with gas escaping from a broken pipe officials pressed the suicide theory despite threats from foreigners cited as motive Nathanson's partner Isaac H Gold was detained as a witness then released on nominal bonds
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Moses S. Nathanson
Nathanson
Isaac H. Gold
Madame Zelaya Stays in Her Nicaragua Home
Washington dispatch reports Mrs Zelaya remains in Managua with no stated reason for staying away from her husband fueling intrigue. Telegrams also note changes in commanders for Madrid forces and Jarez division as military moves proceed. In Cedar Falls Rev H L Anderson 70 broke both bones in left leg after a fall on a doorstep last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame Zelaya
Nicaragua
Washington
Zelaya
Managua
State Department
Caldera
Toledo
San Juan River
Madrid
Baztuez
Jarez
Cedar Falls
H. L. Anderson
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
China and Portugal Fail Macao Boundary Talks
After more than five months of negotiations over the Macao boundary, China rejects arbitration and states it will not consent under any circumstances. The note emphasizes that only China and Portugal can settle the dispute themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PEKIN
China
Georgetown Judge Vovis Dies In Self Inflicted Shot
Georgetown Kentucky judge John C Vovis aged two years old, unable to recall part of his address for a banquet, reportedly took his own life with a gun. Police confirm accidental self harm in the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
John C.vovis
Once Had a Palace She's Now a Pauper
In New Orleans, Senora Alegara Barrios widow of a Guatemalan president, now nearly blind and penniless, sought admission to the Touro-Schapel alms house on New Year's Day. Her husband Jose Maria Reno Barrios was assassinated soon after his accession to the presidency, and she says the fortune inherited was dissipated by managers abroad. She has since lived obscurely in New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Senora Alegara Barrios
Guatemala
Senora Barrios
Jose Maria Reno Barrios
Europe
Southern California Mostly Under Water After Rainstorms
Los Angeles reports severe flooding from four days of rain with isolation for 48 hours. The Golden State limited from Rock Island and Southern Pacific lines arrived after being stalled at Indo for four days. The Los Angeles limited was rerouted via El Paso. Roadbeds washed away on routes used by San Pedro, LA& Salt Lake, and Santa Fe, with Santa Fe conditions described as particularly bad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Golden State Limited
Rock Island
Southern Pacific
Indo
el Paso
Ogden
San Bernardino
San Pedro
Salt Lake
Santa Fe
Former Trusted Officer Indicted In Fraud Conspiracy
Former United States Treasurer J. N. Huston of New York city Samuel Graham of Montreal Harvey M. Lewis and Everett Dufour of Washington were indicted on conspiracy and mail fraud charges. The cases stem from a raid on the National Trust Company offices last September. The scheme promised stock guarantees for a 1 percent commission linked to the National Trust Company of Delaware with $1,000,000 capital. Washington firm capital had been raised to $500,000. Lewis allegedly held key roles in both firms and inspectors found no substantial funds to support the guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
J. N. Huston
New York City
Samuel Graham
Montreal
Canada
Harvey M. Lewis
Everett Dufour
National Trust Company
Post Office
National Trust Company of Delaware
Washington Concern
Lewis
Police hold two for murder of Miss Lloyd
Cincinnati police detained Henry Cook and James Fields as suspects in the murder of Miss Anna Lloyd on Saturday. Cook, a butcher, and Fields, a laborer, live in the neighborhood where the crime occurred as investigators press the case amid fears for the victim’s invalid mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Anna Lloyd
Henry Cook
James Fields
Cook
Fields
Tenement House Scene of Outrage on Chrystie Street
In New York on January 5 a dynamite blast under a Chrystie street tenement stairway shook the building and alarmed 150 tenants. No serious injuries were reported. Earlier threats demanded eight thousand dollars from Giuseppi Gerisco & Co. on the ground floor store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Secral
Chrystie Street
Giuseppi Gerisco & Co
Robber Captured After Norwood Park Post Office Heist
In Chicago on January 5 a snowbound chase and gun battle ended with one robber captured and a second wounded. The captured man identified himself as Otto Olson and allegedly admitted involvement in multiple safe blowings in the area near Norwood Park suburb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Norwood Park
Otto Olson
Coal Mine Closed in Pardoe Indefinitely
Pardoe Pennsylvania January 5 officials of Enterprise Wine closed the coal mine indefinitely arguing it is cheaper to buy coal for existing contracts than operate at wage demands. Aberdeen South Dakota Mobridge grows with $150000 in yearly improvements. Lake City Iowa C J Martin chosen to represent Ames College in Denver stock show judging contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pardoe
Enterprise Wine
Lake City
C. J. Martin
Ames College
Wife of banker Morse to seek pardon in Atlanta
Mrs. Charles W. Morse, wife of the convicted banker, travels to Atlanta to press for a pardon. She vows to fight for his freedom and follow through with visits, backed by lawyer Martin W. Littleton who says the case is not over. Morse arrived in Atlanta from New York and was taken to the federal prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Morse
Atlanta
Husband
New York
Morse
Rebels Lose Hope of Help From Uncle Sam
From Bluefields on January 5 1927 reports say hopes that the United States would recognize the Estrada provisional government have faded. Wounds are tended by cruiser physicians and relief supplies reach half starved prisoners of war. Many expect two more battles before a formal Washington endorsement arrives despite a Estrada victory over a week ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefields
United States
Chonkles
Managua
Estrada
Knox
Washington
Castrillo Fears Zelaya Vengeance on Family in Exile
Dr. Salvador Castrillo, Estrada’s envoy, says Zelaya followers may have avenged him by targeting his family in exile. His father is imprisoned, his wife and children are at risk, and he has heard nothing for over two weeks. Cablegrams to the consul have not yielded replies. The state department may be asked to investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Salvador Castrillo
Estrada
Zelaya
Wy Bahitinten
Castrillo
Caldera
State Department
ELOPING HEIRESS NOT FOUND IN LANCASTER
Lancaster police debunk a pair of men posing as Philadelphia detectives who claimed Miss Roberta De Janon and Ferdinand Cohen were traced to a hotel in Lancaster. Investigators found no credible lead or definite crew and suspect the pair are moving through suburban towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Philadelphia
Roberta de Janon
Merdinand Cohen
Dr Cook and wife to gather again after split
William Cook, brother of Dr Frederick A Cook, says Mrs Cook has rejoined her husband and possesses his north pole records. He insists Dr Cook has not abandoned his claim to reaching the pole and predicts a public appearance that could shift public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Cook
Frederick A. Cook
Electrocutions at Sing Sing Claim Two Lives
Ossining New York January 5 two murderers William Morse who killed a Brooklyn policeman and John Barabuto who killed a fellow Italian at Middletown were executed at Sing Sing within moments of each other. Fort Dodge Iowa eastern capital seeks Des Moines river dam project to supply power and light. Colon Bryan arrives on steamer Magdalena and heads to Panama. Butte Montana miners union votes to stay out of switchmen’s strike at Great Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossining
N. Y
Sing Sing
William Morse
Brooklyn
John Barabuto
Middletown
Fort Dodge
Des Moines
Butte
Mont
Butte Miners
Great Falls
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Telaya
Mayover
United Party
Mrs. Taft
Warship
Mitchell West
Presbyterian Synod
Tennessee
Inlaw
California
Miss Lloyd
Black Hand Organization
Robber
Aberdeen, &. D
Mobridge
Coast Line
Uncle Sam
DR. Cook and Wife
Colon
William Jennings Bryan
Magdalena
Panama
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