Night riders attack Russellville tobacco firms in outbreak
In Russellville Kentucky on January 3 a mob about a hundred overwhelmed three policemen dynamited and burned two tobacco houses and other properties causing about 50000 dollars in losses. Two merchants were shot and Dr C H Roberts wounded as tele phone operators and police were held prisoner for hours. Troops guard Hopkinsville as mob action unfolds.
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Russellville
Logan County
Bruce
J. R. McLean
J. Henry Moseley
C. H. Roberts
Evansville
Ind
Forest House
Hopkinsville
Statesmen Hope Crucial Two Months for US Japan Ties
The paper says officials view the next two months as decisive for U S and Japan relations with anxiety over Germany and Hawaii noted as tensions rise.
Woman killed by blow in Kenosha home
Post mortem on Miss Mary Stollenwerck reveals skull fractures from a blunt instrument blow. A trace of carbolic acid found in the stomach suggests possible forced ingestion by an assailant. Death attributed to the skull fracture amid murder suspicions.
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Kenosha
Wis
Mary Stollenwerck
Paris
Priest Questions Local Option in Elgin Sermon
Father McCann at St. Mary's in Elgin in a January sermon declared he has beer in his cellar and believes every pastor in town does. He also said he would like to visit a saloon for a drink and criticized the local option movement.
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Elgin
Father McCann
St. Mary's Church
Pettibone Trial Postponed To Tuesday In Boise
Boise Idaho January 8 The Pettibone trial was postponed until today as both sides filed additional requests for instructions. Judge Wood urged sending the case to the jury this week and noted night sessions would be held if needed.
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Boise
Idaho
Pettibone
Wood
National Biscuit Co to halt Nebraska package sales
Lincoln Nebraska January 3 The local agent of the National Biscuit Company said the firm will stop selling package goods in Nebraska. The move follows Food Commissioner Johnsons demand that all cracker packages be labeled with net weights and contents.
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Lincoln
Neb
National Biscuit Co
Nebraska
Johnson
Newsboy to Judge Named in Missouri
Governor Folk appoints Virgil Rule to succeed Circuit Judge Jesse McDonald who resigned. Rule once worked as a newsboy in St. Louis.
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St. Louis
Folk
Virgil Rule
Jesse McDonald
Rule
Shipwrecked Sailors Rescued After Terrifying Ocean Ordeal
Seven members of the sixteen crew of the Norwegian bark Germanic were rescued by the Rotham Newton Tray steamer, eight others lost at sea, the captain perished when the vessel went down. The survivors were picked up December 17 in dire condition after eight days at sea. one boat remains missing.
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New York
N. Y
Pioneer resident Jessie Hartsock dead in Colorado
Iowa City reports Mrs Jessie Hartsock long time resident of Iowa City died in Trinidad Colorado at age. Her husband was a pioneer postmaster of the city and one son George Hartsock of Minneapolis survives. Body may be brought to Des Moines for interment.
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Iowa City
Jessie Hartsock
Carnegie Library
Trinidad
Colo
George Hartsock
Minneapolis
Des Moines
First Leap Year Betrothal Reported in Wisconsin
Fond du Lac Wisconsin January 3 District Attorney Bonduel J Husting and Miss Kate Anderson a Fond du Lac society girl announce their leap year engagement at a New Year's Eve ball five minutes after midnight.
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Fond Due Lac
Wis
Bonduel J. Husting
Kate Anderson
Fond du Lac
Wisconsin
Prominent Educator Adolph Hoenecke Dies in Wisconsin
Wauwatosa Wisconsin rector of the Lutheran seminary Prof Adolph Hoenecke died today from gastric fever at age seventy three. He was a well known figure in educational circles and led the seminary for many years.
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Adolph Hoenecke
Lutheran Seminary
Wauwatosa. Wis
Thaw Defense Narrowed to Insanity at Time of White Killing
Counsel for Harry K Thaw reported that the defense will be insanity at the time of Stanford White’s death with the contention that Thaw is now sane.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Thaw
Boy Stabs Cousin Near Fayetteville
In Fayetteville North Carolina on January 3 Ollie Manuel aged 13 stabbed and killed his cousin Lush Manuel aged 12 while en route to their grandmother Moni Manuel. The grandmother died of shock at the scene. The incident occurred about six miles west of Fayetteville.
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Fayetteville
N. C
Ollie Manuel
Lush Manuel
Moni Manuel
Crowe Files Bankruptcy Petition In Chicago Hotel debts
Stephen A. Crowe formerly operated the Revere house and brother of Pat Crowe filed for bankruptcy in Chicago. Liabilities total 55 920.41 with assets of only 25. Most debts arise from supplies furnished the hotel.
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Chicago, Ill
Stephen A. Crowe
The
Revere House
Pat” Crowe
Col Medeem Crawford Promoted to Brigadier General
Col Medeem Crawford of the coast artillery is promoted to Brigadier General in the army to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of General C. S. Smith. The promotion was announced in Washington, D. C. on January 3.
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Washington, D. C
Medeem Crawford
Coast Artillery
Army
C.S. Smith
Peculiar Marriage Here As Parents Wed Their Children
Waterloo to witness a rare ceremony as Arthur Goettel aged 19 and Nettie Delaney aged 16 wed. The couple are the son of S. Goettel from a previous marriage and the adopted daughter of Mrs Goettel number two. The parents provided consent for both marriages when securing the license, a unique record in the town.
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Waterloo
Arthur Goettel
Nettie Delaney
S. Goettel
No poison found in stomach in Clayton murder case
Janesville Wisconsin January 23 Professor Smith testified to the jury during the murder investigation that his analysis of the victim Mrs Maude Odell Clayton stomach showed no trace of poison in the body.
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Janesville, Wis
Professor Smith
Maude Odell Clayton
Eminent Divine Rev. Father Stafford Dies in Washington
Rev. Father Dennis J. Stafford D D pastor of St. Patrick's Catholic church in Washington D C died this afternoon after an operation on his liver. He was widely regarded as a leading divine in the country and his death occurred in Washington D C on January 3.
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Washington, D. C
Dennis J. Stafford
D. D
St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church
Flotilla Departs Para For Pernambuco Navy Report
A navy department dispatch reports the torpedo boat destroyer flotilla leaving Para, Washington, on January 3 bound for Pernambuco. The communication confirms the movement of naval forces from Para to an Atlantic destination amid ongoing patrol operations.
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Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Para
Pernambuco
Where is the Japanese fleet in world news
Paris reports alarm over a reportedly seen Japanese fleet near Hawaii. German officials foresee a critical two months for US Japan relations with potential shifts in global balance. England faces immigration tensions and racial rioting affects Canada Japan talks. Sir Charles Dilke predicts no US Japan war though South American frontier disputes loom.
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Paris
the Patrie
I T
Hawaii
Berlin
Foreign Office
Admiralty
United States
Japan
Europe
America
England
London
Transvaal
Vancouver
Canada
Pacific
Charles Dilke
M. P
Charles Said
South America
Uruguay
Paraguay
Countess of Yarmouth Seeks Nullification of Marriage
London January 3 The Countess of Yarmouth formerly Alice Thaw of Pittsburgh has begun proceedings to nullify her marriage to the Earl of Yarmouth She is the sister of Harry K Thaw and has initiated divorce proceedings in Britain
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Countess of
Yarmouth
Miss Thaw
London
Countess of Yarmouth
Alice Thaw
Pittsburg
Earl of Yarmouth
Harry K. Thaw
Cheese Fatal Poisoning Strikes Wharton Family
A cheese poisoning in Wharton on January 3 harms a dozen people. Among the victims are the Bell family including Mr and Mrs Clarence Bell and their three children, the Criders with two children, and the Long family. At least five deaths are reported with the Bells described as dying.
Editor Harden Sentenced to Four Months Imprisonment
Berlin January 3 Maximilien Harden editor of Die Zukunft was sentenced today to four months imprisonment for libel against Count Kuno Von Moltke.
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Berlin
Maximilien Harden
Die Zukunft
Kuno von Moltke
Powers Trial at Georgetown Court House Highlighted
A Georgetown Kentucky courthouse photo shows Caleb Powers on trial for the long disputed murder case that dominated state headlines. Judge Morris presides while ex Sheriff Bosworth, now state treasurer, once Fayette county sheriff at Powers arrest. Judge refused to accept a jury that could not agree.
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Scott County Court House
Georgetown
Caleb Powers
Kentucky
Judge Morris
Bosworth
Fayette County
Powers
Powers Jury May Yet Agree
The Georgetown Kentucky jury in the Caleb Powers trial asked for a transcript of Youtsey’s testimony and details of the exit doors and window from which the shot was fired. Judge Morris ordered further deliberations and read three paragraphs from the Youtsey direct and cross-examination to aid the jurors.
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Georgetown
Caleb Powers
Youtsey
Secretary of State
Morris
Rioting in Muncie Resumes Amid Street Railway Strike
Muncie Indiana January 3 rioting resumed as a crowd attacked two street cars on the outskirts hurling missiles. Police rushed to the scene and over fifty arrests were made. The jail is nearly full of strikers and two rioters were seriously injured.
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Muncie
Ind
Eight hour system returns for Altoona railroad shops
Altoona Pennsylvania January 5 All Pennsylvania railroad shop employees in Altoona resumed the eight hour day. The move affects several thousand workers. Hollidaysburg repair shops are closed with about 300 men laid off.
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Altoona
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hollidaysburg
Canal Zone earth excavation tops prior month
The December earth excavation in the Panama Canal Zone reached 2,200,539 cubic yards, about 360,000 more than November as progress accelerates.
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Canal Zone
Washington, D. C
Panama Canal
Refined Sugar Prices Rise Ten Cents Per Hundred
New York reports a nationwide price move as all grades of refined sugar gain ten cents per hundred pounds today on the market. The increase affects bulk buyers and retailers alike, with trade sources citing steady demand and market adjustments across several refining centers.
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New York
Society Woman in Ras Deed
Mrs John Vanness Roberts, a well known New York society figure, lies dying from a self administered overdose of strychnine. Coroners to rule on intent as doctors note possible financial reverses and the tragedy follows reported losses.
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New York, N. Y
John Vanness Roberts
New York
Steamer Pomeranian Arrives Deepens Mount Royal Fear
Halifax N S Jan 3 The Mount Royal a Canadian Pacific steamer carrying 400 emigrants from Antwerp to St John NB is ten days overdue and the arrival of the Pomeranian with no word of the Mount Royal heightens anxiety. The Pomeranian traced almost the Mount Royal route.
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Pomeranian
Mt. Royal
Halifax
N. S
Canadian Pacific Company
Antwerp
St. John
N. B
Entombed Men Await Rescue At Alpha Shaft
Ely Nevada January 3 rescuers work below the 75 foot mark progressing about ten feet daily. Entombed men, told four weeks to release, remain satisfied with efforts, in good health and cheerful as they wait for rescue.
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Ely
Nev
Westinghouse Machine Co Receivership May Be Dismissed
Pittsburgh January 3 plan disclosed to dissolve the receivership and return the business to stockholders. Officials say there is little doubt the plan will succeed.
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Pittsburg
Jan
Westinghouse Machine Company
Army Lieutenant Arrested for Forging Check in Detroit
A police court warrant charges Lieutenant P. R. F. Hazzard of the Seventh Infantry with forging the name of Colonel Daniel Gornman on a $46.50 check. Hazzard is stationed at Fort Wayne. The incident occurred in Detroit, Michigan, on January 3.
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R. F P. Hazzard
Detroit
Mich
PR. F. Hazzard
Seventh Infantry
Fort Wayne
Daniel Gornman
Better Outlook Ahead in Dun's Review Dispatches
Dispatches to Dun's Review indicate a quieter business season but a brighter outlook for the future. New York reports a steadier tone with cautious optimism in trading and general commerce for the near term.
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Dun
New York
N. Y
California Bank Scandal Deepens as Bookkeeper Confesses
In San Francisco H Storrs, a bookkeeper for the California Safe Deposits and Trust, admits that false entries were made under orders from manager J Dalzell Brown and assistant secretary J D Robertson. The confession asserts nearly a million dollars were added to assets to mislead state inspectors. Also reported are a Belleville banker’s suicide and the Nye and Ormsby bank reopening in Carson City with branches in Goldfield Tonopah and Peno.
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San Francisco
Cal
California Safe Deposits and Trust Company
J. Dalzell Brown
J. DD. Robertson
Belleville, Sr
Charles Becker
National Bank of
Belleville
Bertha Orr
Chicago
Becker
Illinois
Iss
Fifer
Frank Espenhain
Turkey Faces Possible Naval Demonstration Over Reform Plan
Rome, Jan. 3. Negotiations continue among powers over Turkey's rejection of the collective note on judicial and financial reforms for Macedonia. A proposal suggests a joint naval demonstration to pressure Turkey to submit to the reforms.
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Turkey
Porte
Rome
Maceadonia
Aged Tea Merchant Gasper Found Dead in Apparent Suicide
New York January 3. Marquis C Gasper aged 85 a tea merchant and former produce exchange member was found dead yesterday in his bedroom with a bullet in his temple. Authorities believe he took his own life due to enduring ill health.
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New York
N. Y
Marquis C. Gasper
The
Produce Exchange
Gasper
Railway men hurt in Grand Rapids and Indiana collision
A collision between a light engine and a work train on the Grand Rapids and Indiana railroad near Kalamazoo Michigan injures engineer Tailor and fireman Grout. The crash occurred this afternoon south of the city and both men suffered serious injuries.
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Kalamazoo, Mich
Grand Rapids and Indiana
Is City
Ta Ior
Grout
Weather Report for Iowa and Illinois
Iowa forecasters show light rain or snow in the eastern part tonight and Saturday with partly cloudy skies. A warmer night in the east gives way to cooler Saturday. western Iowa turns cooler tonight. Illinois also expects light rain or snow tonight into Saturday with warmer conditions arriving by sunrise.
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Iowa
Illinois
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