Devastation From Tidal Wave Hits Dutch East Indies
An Associated Press dispatch reports a tidal wave south of the Dutch East Indies causing many deaths. Island Tanaw records 340 perished and Simaiu forty drowned. Earthquakes elsewhere, including Kansas and Michigan, are noted with minor tremors and no major damage.
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Associated Press
the Hague
Jan. W
Dutch East Indian Islands
Acain
Tne
Tanaw
Simaiu
Trenor
Kansas
Arkansas City
Kan
Michigan
Prenominee
Mich
Delayed Sentence Hearing in Mutual Reserve Case
Justice O Gorman heard arguments today on delaying George Durnham's sentence as general counsel for Mutual Reserve Life Insurance. Defense sought stay until Frederick Burnham trial next Monday. Assistant District Attorney argued the court lacks power to delay but acknowledged possible witness testimony plans.
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Associated Press
New York
Justice O'Gorman
George Durnham
Mutual Reserve Site
Insuranza Company
Slug Sing
Frederick A. Burnham
Con- Whickiv
Mondam
Assishuid
Taylor
Court of Appeals
Derume
de Q
Eorge Burnham Jr
Hearst Election Suit Upheld Preserving Ballots
The Appellate Division affirms Justice MacLean's order denying vacatur of April 30 1906 directing that ballot boxes from the last mayoralty election be preserved. Hearst contends the mayor had no right to appeal while the Board of Elections did not appear. Adjournments delayed further arguments on vacating Mendrick's order.
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Associated Press
New York
Appellate Division
Supreme Court
MacLean
McClellan
Df el
Hearst
Amellate
Keens
Cfffect
Motan
Justice Mendrick
Heart of
Electons
Jackson
Lun Tans
Military reshuffle in Russia names new army corps commanders
General Rennenkampff is appointed commander of the Third Army Corps, with Major General Kashtalinski named to lead the Fourth Army Corps. Pieischer succeeds Rennenkampf, while Fleischer and Kashtalinski previously served in high commands. An imperial order shortens service terms for military council members to four years to remove sinecures.
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Py Associated Press
Rennenkampff
Kashtalinski
Pieischer
Rennenkamp
Sand
Third Siberian Cor
Istry
Ainski
Fleischer
Military Counell
Accidental Shooting Claims Life of Walter Bogle Jr
In Cavava Illinois Walter Bogle Jr son of a local harnessmaker was found dead with a bullet wound in his father's home. Police and coroner's inquiry conclude the death resulted from an accidental discharge of a revolver as Mr Bogle was placing it in a Vaulted container.
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Ghicaxoun
Associated Press
Cavava, IL
Walter
Gie Jr
Hisesty
Pallen
Bogle
Fire Claims Principal of St Johns Community Center
Morning fire in Montreau Quebec destroys part of St Johns area. Basil Greton, principal at St Johns, is among the deceased. Causes and full details remain under investigation as local authorities respond.
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Associated Pre
German and English language groups discussed at Berlin meeting
A report from Berlin quotes Director Dero Bearsy on Welchly Crorkt policy and future economic questions. The talk covers the 18th century balance of English and German speakers and current industrial power, noting colonial gaps and resource dependencies.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Dero Bearsy
Er William
Dernbury
Protest overemphasizes military display at Jamestown exposition
Jamestown exposition board president Tucker reports letters from nearly all advisory committee members opposing a protest against excessive military and naval emphasis in government exhibits. He works with the War and Navy Departments to speed plans for a ship and naval display, a highlight though not the core feature of the domestown show.
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Viv
Asraca Ares
Washington
Dlan
UW -Tresident
Tucker
Jamestown Expetition Board
Fond du Lac Fair Dates Set By County Society
Fond du Lac Wisconsin January 11 the Fond du Lac County Agricultural Society votes to hold another fair next year with dates to be set by the executive committee. A state fair association note agrees the state fair should run September 9 through 13 and local fair dates will be aligned accordingly. Final exposition plans and building elements were postponed to a future fair.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
Fond
Visits to the University Highlight Wisconsin Agriculture Study
Fragmentary notes show Horace Blankett and others visiting a Wisconsin university on January 31. The text references interest in agriculture and studies on crop and stock improvements, with emphasis on agricultural programs and related fields.
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Nerinwestern
Madis
Wis
Horace Blankett
Budiln
Ireland
Wisconsin
Agricultucn
Pope to French Catholics in Enclyclical Message
The pope’s letter to French Catholics urges peace and unity while defending church property and the sacred hierarchy. He condemns the anti church bills, warns against confiscation, and calls for resistance to oppression without violence. He appeals to history to judge the church’s actions and defends spiritual duties over daily politics.
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Ty Associated Press
Rone
Jan
Uscervatore
Franes
Cathar
Cheelys Wiieh
Aves
Enarely
Encyeleal
Fnpas
France
Ehareh
Christ
Germany
MM. Briand
Cirewar
Papacy
Browns ville Riot Investigation Moves Forward
President meets with Milton T Purdy from the Justice Department as an independent inquiry into the Brownsville incident proceeds. Testimony affidavits and statements collected by Myr, rao are examined, with a special mandate to assess any links to Weed or Worm.
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Associated Poss
Washington, D. C
Milton T
Purdy
Department of Justive
Texas
Oklahoma
Brownsville
Myr
Rao
Indicted Judge in Cox Murder Case Faces Riot Risk
Jackson Ky Jan 11 Conditions eased after a writ blocked Special Judge Carnes from presiding over Judge James Jacgis’s assassination case against Dr D G Cox. Troops likely to be sent to curb rioting as Carnes explains rulings and possible moves to other indictments. John Smith confesses partial details naming Janes Tires and Edward Callahan as instigators.
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Associated Press
Jackson
W. M. Carnes
James Jacgis
D.G. Cox
Carnes
Frankfort
Court of Appeals
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Iie
Ersor
Barets
Wiliam Biton
John Smniith
John Abner
Elbert Vargis
Chelse Carnes
Johin Smith
John Smith
Cox
Atiorney Jouett
Commonwealth
Smith
Janes Tires
Edward Callahan
Catlalan
Rane Spirgey
Coxmalin
Nee
Amy
Cal Jahan
Moirgis
Abner
Tiberi Tlhrais
Dr. Coax
Callahan
Dr. Cox
Prankfort
Dan
V. Judes
Taekein
Virocs
Alll County
Court of Aypedia
Erntain
Fire Claims Twenty In Bindery Blaze Near Strasbourg
Twenty people perished when a bolting cellulose vat exploded at Hadort & Co book bindery in Gelapolancim near Strasbourg. The Herald fire caused rapid ignition of all. Escaped workers suffered severe scalding injuries.
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I'Ress
Strasbourg
Hadort & Co
Gelapolancim
Judiciary panel blocks Top burn-Dolliver liquor bill
Washington January 1 The house committee on Judiciary votes 9 to 0 to disregard the Top burn-Dolliver measure regulating interstate liquor carried goods and apply state laws instead The roll shows Walker New Jersey Alexander New York Nevin Ohio Sterling Illinois Pirdsr Town Foster Vermont Hannon Ohio Brantley Georgia Jenkins Wisconsin opposing Dit Littfield Maine Peare 32nd Tyrell Massachusetts De Armond Missouri Smith Kentucky Clayton Alabama Henry Texas supported the bill
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House Committee On Judiciary
Walker
New Jersey
Alexander
New York
Nevin
Ohio
Sterling
Iliners
Pirdsr
Town
Foster
Vermont
Hannon
Brantley
Georgia
Jenkins
Wisconsin
Littfield
Maine
Peare
32Nd
Tyrell
Massachusetts
de Armond
Missouri
Smith
Kentucky
Clayton
Alabama
Henry
Texas
Pension Day in House Sees 628 Bills Acted On Rapidly
Washington Jan 1 The House adjourned until Monday after taking up pension bills. Nearly seven hundred cases were on the calendar from a month of work by committees on invalid pensions. The House approved 628 bills in one hour and thirty five minutes.
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Washington, D. C
Jan
Howe Today
Mises
House Shrake
Pension
Weather outlook uncertain as traders brace for new year
A terse market briefing notes unfavorable weather impacting trade in the new year. The report hints at unsettled conditions and cautious sentiment amid scattered signals from tide and distribution data.
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cBy
Witey
New York
Jan
Tisuuthen
Dun
Shea Trial Near Close in Prosecution Case
The trial neared its end as defense counsel sought to limit rebuttal evidence and the judge warned that testimony would continue with additional witnesses. T. Lowry testified he heard Shea offer to meet with George Thorne of Montgomery Ward regarding a potential settlement, while others noted procedures and possible conference discussions.
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Dan. d
Shea
Styte
Miler
Uae
Judes Bal
T. Lowry
George RK. Thorne
Aontgomery Ward & Co
Big Ship To Be Built Amid Naval Appropriation Debate
Washington reports the naval appropriation bill moves to report to the Senate February 1 as Secretary Metcalf prepares to testify next week. The administration aims to fund the proposed dreadnought while balancing shipbuilding plans and authorized allocations amid House debate.
Skating War in Canada Echoes into American Circles
A dispute between Canadian skating bodies flares up as the Canadian Amateur Athletic Union warns U S shading association to send competitors to Montreal's championships, while the Skating Association denies any ties to the union and asserts independence from Canadian amateur governance.
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Ausocated
Montreal
Tan
Canada
Canadian Amateur Athletic Union
United Statee Shading Association
Unis
Amateur Skating Association of Canada
Canadian Amateur Athlete Union
Skating Association
Ammateur Athletic Union
Woman poisoned in Chicago hotel room death ruled foul play
The body of a woman was found in a room at the Hotel Whitcomb in Chicago. Authorities say death was caused by a poison irritant administered to the woman. A man who listed himself as M. Friedman and wife checked in with her and disappeared before discovery.
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Sky Associated Press
Chicago
Whitcomb
West
Madison Street
M. Friedman
Tle
Bomb Explosion at St. Petersburg Court Yard
A bomb exploded in a courtyard by a house on Little Prospect Street in St. Petersburg. The blast created a three foot deep hole and sent splinters into four adjacent walls, with casualties not fully confirmed in this fragment.
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Yreess
St. Petersburg
Vassily Ivland
Japan Reach Toward Pacific War, Philippines Under Threat
A public address condemns rising speculation and political turmoil as tensions grow between Japan and Allied forces. The official statement warns that efforts to stabilize the region and place Japanese authorities on a firmer footing face dangerous, ongoing pressure from foreign influence and internal unrest.
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Asboclm
Piers Tokio
Eullery Gunite Ver Wiens Beta
Hiippines & Frods
Deep An
Dape Crese
Manilin
Aaroytydlen
Japa
China Purchases Less Cotton in Latest Trade Report
A Washington dispatch notes China bought fewer U S cottons in the latest period. Exports to China shows a sharp decline for the year, with total shipments down from the previous period. Principal cotton classes drawn from the United States showed reduced figures, reflecting weaker demand and a shifting trade pattern.
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Adie
Utla Taurkeal
China
Uae
Ameen Ineportatans
United States
Hk Piepca
Chir
Sao
Jauilag
Levert Taomdhs
Stocks Sell Down Amid Pennsylvania Capital Move
New York January 1 The announcement of a planned capital increase by the Pennsylvania company to 140 million dollars unsettled the market. Pennsylvania shares fell four points from the previous close as heavy selling emerged in blocks and brokers quoted large declines in St Paul Des Moines and Northern Pacific. Major rail and industrial stocks showed sharp losses before a late recovery attempt appeared, with the market paring some losses in the final hour.
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Associated Press
New York
Pennsylvania
St. Paul
Aichizon
NA Pacife
Huiltinera & Ohio
Bewrs
Suppor
Trang
Gasoline Tank Explosion Reported at Buffalo Plant
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a gasoline tank explosion at a Buffalo plant reportedly injuring workers. The garbled text includes names and unclear details about the incident, the site, and the condition of individuals involved.
Ponce Eleven Days Overdue Arrives Near New York
A Providence dispatch reports the steamship Ponce, overdue from Ponce to New York, has been sighted off Hamilton Bermuda. The vessel, carrying sugar and molasses with 52 crew and seven passengers, anchors at St George’s harbor while repairs or towing are arranged. News confirms no disaster and all aboard are well.
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New York
le Waa
Associated Press
York
Sun
Lind
Tiugs
Stevmer Pones
Ponce
Porto Rico
New
Thunilton
Bermunda
Hermieta-Meyer
Ponce Oasis
New York & Porty Heartewnship Company
Pamilton Harbor
Ty Ports
Misseer
Rane Eahie
Beenie
Annehmedime
Mitty
Ienry Wi
Philadelphia
Campbell
Tlohaken
Novy PA
Fox
Bates
Yu Gregorhe Spathesa
Peace
Plor
Taneo
Porta Riva
Miid
de Mareeas
Callen
Japan Abandons Naval Training Ship Dispatch
Tokyo and Washington reports indicate Japan will abandon plans to dispatch naval training ships to San Francisco. The Japanese government informs the U S State Department of the change and has extended a naval visit invitation to Japan’s navy to visit the United States. The move aims to avert possible international incident amid San Francisco unrest.
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Washington, T. G
Jan
State Department
Tokio
Japan
San Francisco
Pure Oil Company Granted Charter To Build Long Pipeline
The Pure Oil Company received a charter from the department to operate as capitalized at one hundred thousand dollars. The company is authorized to construct a 209 mile pipeline from Wetzel County West Virginia to a point fifteen miles south of Philadelphia.
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Deel Y Turrisburg
Bs Department
Copany Ay
Wetzel County
W. Va
Marea Vn
Flood Repair Progress Delays City Schedule
A disjointed OCR note from Los Angeles reports flood damage repair progress affecting today’s city schedule. Officials say work continues but a delay may shift planned events and services.
Weather forecast fragment for Whseanin area
Fragmentary forecast notes cloudy conditions tonight with snow in the north and southern parts expected. The source text appears garbled and partially illegible but indicates wintry weather and light snow chances.
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Whseaniner
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