Bomb Explodes in First National Bank Building
A blast struck the three-story marble First National Bank building at Tenth and Walnut Streets in Kansas City causing panic and window damage. Three injured include Elbert Ward, Logan Wilson, and J Donzison. no fatalities reported. Authorities say a bomb caused the explosion with no clear suspect or motive yet identified.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
First National
Elbert Ward
Logan Wilson
J. Donzidson
Werious
John F. Pelletier
Hire Insurance Patrol
E. F. Swinney
Bank
First National Bank
Baltimore Avenue
Pelletier
Exton
Baroness de Rothschild Will Distributes Large Charity Endowment
The will of Baroness de Rothschild, who died recently, leaves over 1.6 million dollars to charity. About 400 thousand dollars are earmarked for Israel related causes, with sums from 10 thousand to 200 thousand to various general charities. A portion supports an orphan refuge and a milk distribution facility for poor mothers.
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Associated Press
Pie de Rothschilt
Pettibone Acquitted In Murder Case Of Ex Governor Steunenberg
Pettibone found not guilty by a jury in the murder of former Governor Steunenberg in Idaho. Darrow, as Pettibone’s former defense leader, expressed delight and sent a message promising two funerals. John Mitchell, UMWA president, also commented that an acquittal was expected given Orchard’s evidence.
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Bolve
George A. Pettibone
Steunenberg
Pettibone
Faise Fm
Arwood
Darrow
Los Angeles
Cal
Clarence Darrew
Chicago
Haywood and Pettibone
California
Pettbene
John Mitchell
Kansas City
United Mine Workers of America
Excelsior
Harry Orchard
PAPER MILLS RESUME IN WISCONSIN RIVER VALLEY
Special to The Northwestern reports all local paper mills including Consolidated Water Power and Paper Grand Rapids Paper and Pulp Biron and Nekocaa Paper near Xekousa are back in full operation. After a period of retrenchment during the financial flurry, mills expect no shutdowns this winter if pulpwood prices stabilize. Mill managers say orders are ample to run plants at full capacity for a year, with the only potential drawback being the high cost of pulpwood.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Grand Rapids
Consolidated Water, Power and Paper Company
Grand Rapids Paper and Pulp Company
Biron
Nekocaa Paper Company
Xekousa
Wisconsin River Valley
Aldrich Discusses Finance Bill and Currency Issuance
In Washington DC from January 4 to 8 Aldrich and Senate Finance Committee members review financial ill conditions. A plan for a bill is outlined for next Tuesday with broad discussions on allowing banks to issue additional currency guaranteed by solid securities, though key details remain undisclosed.
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D.C
Aldrich
Seanna
Senate
Itesan Finance
Aldnen
Gates Promoted to Car Service Agent for Wisconsin Central
Frank M. Gates, longtime Wisconsin Central railway associate, is promoted to car service agent with the change effective tomorrow in Milwaukee. He previously served as treasurer of the Milwaukee Transportation Association before moving to Chicago. FP W. Drew, previously car service agent and superintendent of telegraph, becomes superintendent of telegraph.
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Wisconsin Central
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Frank BM. Gates
Wisconsin Central Railway
Gates
Chicago
Rean Opere
Milwoukse ‘Transportation Association
FP. W. Drew
Telegraph
Case for Police Inquiry Involving East St. Louis Man
A man believed to be C. A. Langer of East St. Louis was found unconscious on the fourth floor of an office building at 126 328 Dearborn street. He suffered head wounds and a possible skull fracture, with a bloodstained frame of playing cards found on the door. Police suspect he was attacked during a card game with a stranger.
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Associated Press
Chicago
C. A. Langer
East St. Louis
Dearborn Street
Langer
Harden Takes an Appeal Bevin Supreme Court Libel Case
Maximilt dlen Haren was found guilty of libeling Count Kuno von Monke and sentenced to four months in prison. He appealed to the empire's supreme court, arguing that testimony was illegally admitted and on several other technicalities.
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Associated Press
Bevin
Maximilt Dlen Haren
Kuno von Monke
Supreme Court of the Empire
Ilegalis
Six More Bodies Recovered in Darr Mine Tragedy
In Jacobs Creek Pennsylvania six additional bodies were found raising the total recovered to 237. Authorities estimate about seventy five more remain buried in the Darr mine.
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Darr Mine
Jacobs Creek
Darr
President Roosevelt Accepts Dinner Invitation
In Washington on January 4 Associated Press reports President Roosevelt accepted an invitation to attend a dinner to be given by Gridiroe at LY.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Gridirooe
Yarmouth Will Fight Nullification Suit
The Earl of Yarmouth's wife Miss Alce C. Thaw of Pittsburg has filed for nullification of their marriage. Legal firm Lewis and Lewis will defend. The case likely will not be heard for several weeks in a divorce court with limited judges and many undefended cases ahead. Grounds cited include insanity prior to marriage and non consummation.
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Associated Press
London
Earl of Yarmouth
Alce C. Thaw
Pittsburg
Yarmouth
Lewis & Lewis
George Lewis
England
Powers Jury Disagrees in Powers Murder Trial
Georgetown Jan 4 After more than forty eight hours the jury in the Caleb Powers case reported they could not agree on a verdict and were discharged by Judge Ferris The jury stood ten for acquittal and two for conviction with foreman Price and Harrison county juror Fenaker holding for conviction Powers received congratulations and cried as two jurors shook his hand The defense planned bail proceedings in the afternoon This was the fourth Powers trial with two prior convictions and life sentences and a third conviction with a death sentence reported earlier
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Associated Press
Georgetown
Caleb Powers
William Goebss
Tim
Forris
J. N. Price
J. W. Fenaker
Harrison County
Powers
Mir. Rensker
Mr. Price
Priet
Dot Resaker
C. J. Marshal Fist
Sir” Convicon
Capes
Mney
Taft to Rule On Army Officers Who Failed Riding Test
Taft plans to announce early next week how to handle regular army officers who failed the riding test set by the president. He seeks to keep useful officers in service for special roles such as officers in charge of river and harbor work, balancing the need for physical readiness with government needs.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Taft
Milwaukee Clearing House Checks Repaid as New Year Opens
Special to The Northwestern Milwaukee Wisconsin January 4 The week closes with many clearing house checks redeemed by banks and the rest expected to be cleared in the coming days as bankers anticipate continuing exchange of these payment mediums into the new year.
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Milwaukee
Wic
Milwauke Clearing House
Railroads Hit With Complaint Overcharges From Green Bay
Complaint filed today with the Interstate Commerce Commission by William Largon Canning Co of Green Bay Wisconsin against the Chicago and Northwestern and other railroads alleges overcharges on shipments from Green Bay to Chicago. Court House C. is asked to order a refund of the excess charges.
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Washington, D. C
Willam Largon Canning Company
Green ® Bay
Wis
Chicago & Northwestern
Green Bay
Thingie
Court House
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H. C. Stevens
Castro Probes Agitators After Health Restores
President Castro, in a New Year proclamation read to the republic, urged peace and warned agitators against provoking unrest. Ambassador W. W. Russell congratulated Castro on his recovery. The International character congress of Latin America concluded in the city with many bishops and prelates in attendance.
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Venezuela
Willemstad
Castro Apesin
Hinesz
Republ Nc
W. W. Russell
America
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Latin-America
Monda
Transport Leaves Port as Repairs Are Reported
An unclear report details a transport leaving Para with damaged equipment aboard a vessel named Rt. The incident occurred December 27 and repairs were completed before redeploying the ship to sail toward Rio de Janeiro. It mentions boats that departed January and arrivals due at Penarbuco in January.
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Presa Sterling
Fronta
Motiila
Tedas
Profoes
Rio Javeira
Atethisa
Hich
Penarbuco
War pensions to rise for 3796 men on eight hour basis
An Associated Press report from Philadelphia dated February 4 states that starting Monday a new eight hour work basis will grant pensions to more than 3,796 men. The item mentions Rev. John Favtime of Appieinn Aa sesrece and Grub of the Pittsburgh Congregational church in a scandal and graft context. Washington Day by D. Evening. State Special late sports note references Lucky Baldwin and Mrs Beach Jaivee cabinets.
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Philadelphia
Tactive Works Willon
Jom Favtile
Appieinn
Pizmouth
Washington
Lucky” Baldwin
Fesy
Mra
Beach Jaivee
Irvington Shoemaker Assassination Sparks Manhunt
Nine stab wounds in the torso end the life of Joseph Avellino in his shop in Irvington New Jersey. Police find a roll of bills suggesting robbery not motive. Authorities search for an Italian ex-resident connected to the victim as investigation continues.
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Irvington
Osep
Avellind
Avellino
Pete
Positive identification in swamp murder case shocks Newark
The swamp murder victim is definitively identified as Helena Whitmore of Brooklyn. Police, after a maze of false identifications, arrest her husband Jaker Whitmore, a prisoner held for investigation as detectives probe his movements since Christmas. Letters found after the body’s discovery may fix responsibility and handwriting samples from Whitmore will be compared to letters said to be from Mrs Whitmore. The suspect claims a quarrel preceded her disappearance and says he was confined by illness for four days.
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Associated Pre
Newark
N. J
Myre
Helena Whitmere
Brooklyn
Jaker
Ind
Broooklyn
Thompson
Kirkman
Bra
Whitmore
Mirperer
Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs John Scherr
Mr and Mrs John Scherr celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary on New Year’s Day at their new home at 37 Lake Street. Guests attended the event, with family and friends expressing best wishes and sharing a modest supper to mark the milestone.
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John Scherr
Eolden
Lake Wirret
Henry J G
Royatie Tine
Alt
Trials Set After Grand Jury Indicts Local Company
Assen dated January reports seven indictments against Islameth OAL company. The grand jury at Jamestown last July found over a dozen counts. The cases proceed to trial in March under legal process.
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Ps Buffain
Fe Q JaeRe
Hazeta
Dermarrera
Islameth Oal Company
Jamestown
First licenses of year issued by county clerk
The first licenses of the year were issued Friday by County Clerk J. J. Fish. They permit two couples to marry in the county. John Peterson and Mrs. Em Hones of this city, and Rene Walter and Mrs. Matilde, residents of Winconne, are the couples named in the notices.
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J. J. Fish
John Peterson
Emhones
Rene Walter
Matilde
Vilage
Winconne
Martial law placed as unrest hits Muncie strike
Associated Press dispatch reports quiet in Muncie Indiana as Indiana National Guard and hospital and signal corps move under Governor Hanly to keep peace amid a street railway strike. Unionized workers and strikebreakers clash in Marion and ensuing disruptions threaten interurban trade. martial law announced with Major General Kee in command.
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Ind
Panies
Infan
Company Hospital and Signal Corpu
Indianational Guard
Eraur Hanly
In- Hana Talom Travtl
Marion
Swat
Indiana Union Traction Company
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway
Muncie Authority
Hanly
Seua
Indianapolis
Hanley Tu
Kee
Bio Mijer McKee Hae Infantry
Munoe
Mrs Robie and Mrs Muth Obituaries in Oskkorh and Fond du Lac
Funeral notices report Mrs Robie dies with services at two oclock officiated by Rev wood Trinity Eptaca at Plumimer cemetery. Floral tributes requested. Mrs Mary Muth services held at residence on Washington Street with Rev Edward H Smith, remains to Fond du Lac for burial.
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Mars
Oskkorh
Wood
Trinity Eptaca
J. W. Kircher
Wiliam F. Doman
Plumimer's
Mary Muth
F. C. Arnold
Washington Street
Edward H. Smith
Fond du Lac
Welle
Bashford to Seek Supreme Court Vacancy as Governor Says
Madison reports that Robert Bashford, a prominent Madison figure, has been named to succeed Justice Cassaday on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Bashford, formerly a Democrat and La Follette backer, will run in April to complete the term ending January 1913. He will accept the position and is connected to James W. Bashford, president of Olin Wesleyan College, and Bishop Bashford of the M E Church in China. Salary for the post is $4,006 per year.
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Robert Bashford
Mearo Smake
Jes Speasiy
Supreme
Jd. B. Cassaday
Bashford Wilh
Cas Poday
Bashfort
James W. Bashford
Olin Wesleyan Thlece
Bishop Bashford
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Local Nominee Emerges From County Meet
A county meet yielded Hirm Ruger as a candidate from this county. The event noted a Davidson supporter’s ardent backing and referenced birth details, including December 31, 1845, at Lafayette in Rock County.
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Ister
Davidson
Lafayette
Rock County
Pleased With Bashford Appointment Approval Noted
The issue records strong approval for Bashford's appointment to a top post. Mentions of his selection appear alongside references to related appointments and local reactions. Observers note widespread support from officials and community groups in the Ashkresh region.
Have Joint Installation Walker and Sirs a
Officer list shows Rosalind Gilling as president and Mary Brooks as treasurer among a long lineup including Louisa Ves t junior vice president and Julia N. Johnson secretary. Community group assigns roles such as conductor Emma Angell and patristic instructor Eliza Edwards with Kara R. Walker as presa correspondent and Dora M. Welton among others.
Wisconsin Fair Weather Report Tonight Moderates Cold
An old weather note reports colder conditions tonight with local observations and temperature remarks. Forecast includes fair conditions, minimal precipitation, and notes on temperature changes for January.
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Jeane Sain
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