Norfolk to Host Tournament in Surprise Election Bid
Norfolk wins approval to host a regional tournament after a late convention decision. Herman Winter of Norfolk elected treasurer, J H W Parker and J W Butt vie for second vice president, with Vicw President Galley and Elliott advancing to top posts. Board of Control picks seven nominees as elections shift to secret ballots next year under Australian system. Tonight's banquet follows Grace Cameron show at the Auditorium.
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Norfolk
Wis
Norfalk
Mortensen
Board of Control
Norfolk Department
Vicw
Galley of
Columbus
Elliott
West Point
EB. A. Miller
Kearney
J. H W. Parker
Albion
J. W. Butt
Nebraska City
Herman Winter
George Howe
Fremont
Robert Lewis
Humphrey
HH. L. Boyes
Hebrang
L. C. Mann
Humbolt
Fred Clarrison
Grand Island
Bert Bennett
Fullerton
Jacob Goehring
Sewari
Remont
Alliance
Ark
Grand Hi
Akien
Wil
Grace Cameron
Bewley Rejoins Grace Cameron Company in Norfolk
BERT BEWLEY a clever mimic returns with the Grace Cameron opera company of forty to Norfolk for the performance of Little Dollie Dimpl es at the Auditorium tonight. Bewley is noted for his Hi Skinner role from last season and will be recalled for his comic stunts.
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Norfolk
Harry Bewley
Grace Cameron Opera Company
Dollie
Mr. Bewley
Minuie
Newsboys
Ower Herbert
Jess Cardonale
Lucia de Lammimoor
Grace Cameron
Oliver Theater
Lincoln
Kerr
Coroner Censures Firemen Over Hotel Fire Rescue
A coroner's jury in Topeka censured firefighters for failing to effect a rescue of J. Lambert in the Copeland hotel fire on Thursday. The verdict also found the building was not equipped for fire safety in accordance with state laws.
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Oroner
Topeka
Kan
Jun
J. & Lambert
Copeland Hotel
Lambert
Root and Knox May Testify in Libel Case Probe
Washington reports Secretary Root and Senator Knox may be summoned before the federal grand jury probing the Columbia libel case involving the New York World and the Indianapolis News. Their wartime roles and purchase history are cited as potential testimony. In Deadwood a miner named Willam Lamear was found murdered at a Cyanide camp. authorities investigate a possible motive connected to the abandoned mine.
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Root
Knox
Washington
Pennsylvania
Federal
Columbia
New York World
Indianapolis News
Deadwood
Willam Lamear
Ere
Heattle
Houbery
New York
Jerome Kod
Uw Special Grau
Augusta Welcomes Taft Elector and Taft Supporters
Richmond county Georgia hailed William H Taft as its own with a mass meeting and banquet in Augusta. Major J C Black praised Taft while the president elect spoke of health happiness and Augusta as a home base for a cabinet in progress amid a festive welcome.
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Augusta
Richmond County
Georgia
William H. Watt
Agusta
Lak
Augustus
J.C
Black
Mr. Taft
McKinley
South Carolina
Tate
Brownsville Up in Senate Debate Over Soldier Reenlistment
In Washington on January 21 Senator Frazier of Tennessee opposed pending measures to reenlist discharged soldiers of the Twenty fifth regiment. He argued that some members were guilty though those responsible were not identified. Moraker planned to move Monday to take up reenlistment again unless action is hastened. The House, after approving a resolution removing Governor George F Lilley of Connecticut from Congress, tackled the naval appropriation bill focusing on maintenance and improvements at navy yards stations and other public works.
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Washington
Brownsville
Senate
Frazier
Tenn
Twenty Fifth Regiment
Moraker
George F. Lilley
Conn
Congress
House of Representatives
Navy
Arguments in rate case near end in Missouri case
Kansas City January 21 closing arguments began marking the near end of the Missouri rate case. Judge Smith McPherson presided as railroads attorney Frank Hagerman opened followed by Sanford B. Ladd for the state. Governor Hadley will present the state’s chief argument tomorrow.
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Kansas City
Standard Oil Trial Set For February 23
The Standard Oil company of Indiana was ordered by Judge Anderson in the United States district court to be ready for a second trial or rehearing on February 23. The judge declined to grant postponement until pending equity cases are resolved.
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Chicago
Standard of Company of Indiana
Anderson
United States District Court
Cuba Proclaims Gomez President Elect in Congress
Havana reports General Jose Miguel Gomez was officially proclaimed president elect during a joint session of Congress and a formal swearing in is anticipated soon. The declaration marks the end of a contested electoral process and secures Gomez as Cuba's next head of state.
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Havana
Jose Miguel Gomez
Cuba
Congress
Fiery Lake Michigan Disaster Claims Many Workers
Coroner's jury opens into the South Chicago tunnel fire at Severty-third Street where a powder house explosion sparked a blaze. Ninety five workers were in the crib when the fire began. thirty nine rescued, fifty three bodies recovered as rescue ships battled ice and fog. Missing list includes Barney O'Connor and H. D. McDonald.
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Chicago
Denal Micy
Severty-third Street
Ciraia
G. W. Jackson
South Chicago
South Side
Jackson Company
Sielp
T. T. Morris
Johnson
Conway
Hau
Barney O'Connor
H. D. McDonald
Disaster at the coal mine leaves many dead and injured
The report lists numerous workers including Thorpe Lynch Moyer and Blake as disaster news spreads. Flames and ice hinder rescue as a Canadian mine explodes, killing several and wounding many while crews evacuate and assist families amid the chaotic scene.
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I. Thorpe
Lynch
C. Moyer
Jenkinas
Peter Blake
William Kelly
Jister
Kelly
Edward McGee
Charles Kraper
J. Glandfie
William TY. Connolly
J . Mucker
J. Corval
M Cassidy
W Vondrolas
A. Kilcoyne
Tr. Mitchell
Explosion at Forcite powder works kills four in Newark
Four men died and ten injured when several tons of dynamite detonated at the Forcite powder works in Lake Hopatcong New Jersey. The blast destroyed a one story building where dynamite was stored. The dead were Louis Barth Charles Henderson Joseph Sestak Stephen N Gladdess.
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Newark
N. J
Forcite
Lake Hopatcong
Louis Barth
Charles Henderson
Joseph Sestak
Stephen N Gladdes
Grand Bal de Tete for Blind Poor Charity at Plaza
New York society hosts a grand bal de tete at the Plaza tonight to aid the blind poor. Patronized by the French and English ambassadors and Secretary Root, the event features a red color scheme and flags from American, British, and French nations. Women wear various period headdresses including Spanish and Dutch styles with Venetian ruffs.
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New York
New York Society
Root
Elizabeth
Lincoln centennial proclamation urges flag display
Governor Shallenberger calls Nebraska citizens to prepare for the Abraham Lincoln centennial on February 12 and to prominently display the American flag on that day.
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Lincoln
Shallenberger
Nebraska
Abbaham Lincoln
Large raccoon captured on Clearwater creek near Elkhorn
Clearwater Neb Jan 21 Special to The News William Lemm trapped a large raccoon on Clearwater creek near its Elkhorn section. Coons are scarce in the area and this is the first in years. The animal escaped with two toes still caught in the trap after Mr Coony freed it.
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Clearwater, Neb
William Lemm
Clearwater Creek
Mr. Lemm
Mr. Coony
Stockmen Prepare Bills and Lincoln Statues Planned
Nebraska legislature actions include a plan to draft agriculture and railroad bills, a $100,000 appropriation for Kearney Normal School building projects, and a woman first registering as a lobbyist Frances Heald. Also noted are discussion on a Lincoln statue and a ban on night saloons near primaries.
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Kearney Normal School
Lincoln
Organi Ageal Agriculture
Senate
Dumber
Mouibers
Senter Otis
Valley
Nebraskin
Jerry Howard
Miller of Lancaster
Case of Frontier
Oregon
United States
King of Polk
Jotson of
Burt
State Farm
Kearney Normal
Uuu
Barrett
Armstrong
State House
Jcurney vWormal School
Alching
West
Arustrong
House
King
Congress
Hatcherd
Carter
Frances Heald
Uasceola
Mra
Wealthy Farmer Bound Over on Cattle Theft Charge
North Phitte Neb Jan 21 Henry Geise a wealthy farmer bound over to district court for cattle theft Cyrus Clark pleaded guilty Geise a leading figure in local farming protests his innocence and vows to fight the case with his fortune.
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North Phitte
Neb
Henry Geise
Cyrus Clark
Geise
Philippine Veteran Killed in Kansas City Fall
Beatrice reports Howard Areher, son of Mr and Mrs H LeArcher of this city, died in Kansas City after falling from the seventh floor of the Loraine building. Areher was a Philippine veteran and former member of the First Nebraska Infantry. The body will be returned to Hebron for burial.
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Beatrice
Neb
Howard Areher
Mri
Mra H. le Archer
Kansas City
Loraine
Areher
First
Nebraska Infantry
Hebron
Nebraska Weather Forecast For Tonight And Friday
The bulletin from the Weather Service predicts warmer conditions in Nebraska tonight and Friday. An eastern sky will show the last of the sun and a visible Mercury after sunset. Severe thunderstorm risk is noted with changes in wind and barometric readings.
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Chicago
Sued Oyhe
Nebraska
Mercury
Romeehn
Thirteen New Senators Chosen In 1910 Election
Washington June 21 In the event of the election of Albert J Hopkins of Flinels Gighteon of the thirty ane United States senators whose term expires with Theodore Roosevelt will be sworn in to serve themselves Among the thirteen new senators is included former Governor Cummins of Iowa who is now serving out the expiring term of the late Senator Allison The newcomers to the senate will be Wesley Jones of Washington Theodore Burton of Ohio George Chamberlain of Oregon KB L Smith of South Carolina M N Johnson of North Dakota Benjamin Shively of Indiana Coe Crawford of South Dakota James Bristow of Kansas W C Tadley of Kentucky ex Governor Platt of Florida Elihu Root of New York Charles Hughes Jr of Colorado and A B Cummins all have been or will be reelected
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Washington
Albert J. Hopkins
Flinels
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Siece
Governoor Cummins
Iowa
Allison
Senate
Wesley Lo Jones
Theodore KK. Burton
Ohio
George FE. Chamberlain
Oregon
KB. Lb. Smith
South Carolina
M.N. Johnson
North Dakota
Benjamin KF. Shively
Indiana
Coe L Crawford
South Dakota
James L. Bristow
Kansas
W. C. Tadley
Kentucky
Pletclar
Florida
Elihu Root
New York
Charles J. Hughes
Colorado
A.B. Cummins
Deadlock in Illinois Senate Delays US Senate Pick
In Springfield on January 21 the Illinois legislature remains deadlocked over electing a successor to Senator Hopkins. Five joint-session ballots show candidates Hopkins 54, Stringer 74, Lowden 8, Shurthen 12, Mason 4, Ross 10, McKinley 1. The race highlights Speaker Shurthen and Frank O Lowden as leading possibilities.
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Springfield
Finois
United States
Hopkins
Shurthen
Frank O. Lowden
Ross
Lawrence EB. Stringer
Democratic Candidate, 74; Speaker Shuttlet
William IE. Mason
Frank O Lowden
Congressman McKinley
Miners Debate Reforms as UMWA Convenes in Indianapolis
At the twentieth annual United Mine Workers of America convention in Indianapolis leaders present reports by President Lewis VP White and Sec Treas Ryan. Delegates face days of debate on reforms urged by officers and possible financial aid for Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison. Ryan urges labor party formation amid factional talks.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Lewis
White
Ryan
Wright
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Moesalna Earth Shocks Spark Unease and Debris Fires
Earth shocks continue here with some minor and others stronger, causing alarm and underground routing reports. Debris in several quarters has sparked fires and speculation about federal libel proceedings involving New York World and District Attorney Jerome Kodak.
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Moesalna
Pires
Fortification plans spark fear of Japanese threat on California coast
A public report warns a powerful Oriental nation could land 600000 troops on the Pacific Coast within two months, threatening California’s San Pedro harbor and the wider region. It argues fortifying the harbor would cost billions and urges protective actions amid Japanese legislation debate. Mayor Phelan warns lack of coastal fleet allows possible Japanese entry and cites a tense stance with Americans facing pressure to respond.
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Pacific Coast
Washington
Celled
Wardis
Paelle
Tanti Stites
Tt Te
Phelan
San Francisco
Roosevelt
California
Indications Point to Death of Japanese Legislation
Sacramento Calif January 21 indications today point toward the death of the proposed Japanese legislation. Support to the bills has been withdrawn to all save their authors. People have confidence in the president and believe the fleet will be returned to the Pacific.
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Sacramento
Canf
Pacific
Earthquake Devastates Smyrna Area With 600 Houses Destroyed
Constantinople reports the Smyrna quake is more severe than first thought. Shocks lasted two days with many houses down and residents fleeing to the mountains. Six hundred houses were destroyed yesterday at Phosea and no casualty tally is yet available.
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Constantinople
Smyrna
Phosea
Storm Toll Rising Across California Valleys
Heavy storms sweep the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys causing widespread damage. Homes in Sacramento are unroofed and the electric light plant is out. A 32 hour rainfall floods Stockton and rivers rise amid violent winds pulling at structures.
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Sacramento
Cali
Sacraeento
San Joaquin
Stockton
Prohibitionists Seated at Carmack Case Hearing
In Nashville on January 21 Venlremen Burke and Leigh two known prohibitionists were seated as the Carmack case proceeded. Supporters of Carmack protested the seating and warned of potential trouble.
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Nashville
Carmack
Venlremen
Burke
Leigh
Plot Against Czar Ferdinand Reported in Budapest
Budapest authorities report numerous arrests after the discovery of a plot to assassinate Czar Ferdinand. The incident underscores heightened security and investigations across the city.
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Czar
Ferdinand
Budapest
Conspiracy Aims to Overthrow Sultan Uncovered in Constantinople
A double guard was posted around the sultan's palace today after a conspiracy to overthrow the ruler was discovered. The plot involved 36,000 reactionaries and prompted heightened security.
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Constantinople
Katy Is Fined for 20 Hour Stock Shipment Violation
Judee Pollock in the United States district court at Kansas City Kan imposed a 1600 dollar fine on the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railroad camping for violation of the federal twenty hour stock shipping law. The company will appeal.
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Katy
Kansas
Tan
Judee Pollock
United States District Court
Kansis City
Kan
Missouri, Kansas
Texas
Federnal Twenty Adehthour
Five Burned to Death in Lang Sask Farmhouse Fire
Mre Ingles and four of her children perished in a farmhouse blaze at Lang in Saskatchewan. Firefighters found the home fully involved with the casualty tally reported as five. Police investigated the cause while neighbors aided in the response.
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Winnipeg
Mre Ingles
Lang Sask
Tennessee bill limits weapon sales near schools
Nashville Jan 21 The governor Paterson vetoed a bill prohibiting the sale of intoxicating liquor within four miles of a school in Tennessee. The measure would have enacted a statewide restriction on liquor sales near public schoolhouses.
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Nashville
Venn
Tennessee
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