Wreck survivors picked from raft near Valencia reef
The steamer City of Topeka found one life raft near Valencia wreck with 20 crew aboard, taking 18 survivors to Port Townsend or Seattle. Survivors report 90 aboard when wreck occurred, many clinging to rigging as capsized vessel faded in storm. another raft with 10 more expected later.
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Victoria
Valencia
Topeka
Minalang
Port Mownwend
Seattle
Argiles
G. D. Harden
Poreenger
M. Tarpey
Quartermainer
O Brien
Walter
W. Saymond
Meeemin
W. L. Johnson
J. Segjaia
C. Fluhme
Baker
Frank Lebn
Trejem
Joseph McCaffery
J. Waleh
A. Hawkins
P. Peterson
Medinet
John Johnson
Thred Endk
Traike
Qaiamen Brenthloenty
Witler
Cherit
Wrecked craft leave survivors amid capsizes and search
A maritime disaster left several vessels capsized after attempting to lower lifeboats. One boat escaped the breakers with some aboard, while others from Port Avigel headed toward the wreck to rescue survivors. Passengers and crew named include Bunker, J. R. Yehley Richley, and multiple reported officials from San Francisco.
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Lsea
Port Avigel
Tretyrh
Janet
Bente
Bunker
Bon Francie
Toethie
Daughbren
J. R. Yehley
Richley
Cv. Samuel
Chis Pateenger
Henatite
Mike Hone
Olequetenger
Seatte
Texan Rescues Valencia Survivors Near Topeka
Late this afternoon the Texan’s agent reported the steamer picked up 14 Valencia survivors from a drifting raft and transferred them to the City of Topeka. A later dispatch confirmed the rescue.
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San Francisco
Texan
Seattle
Topeka
Wheters Comilion Critical in Chicago Morning
Wheters Comilion remains critical in Chicago this morning as doctors report slim hope. Family clings to prayers while clinicians pursue all measures.
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Chicago
Jan
Nearly Ready for Settlers Under Furnish Irrigation Project
The Furnish irrigation project is near completion and ready for settlers by February 15. Hundreds of acres will be sown to diverse crops including wheat, oats, barley and rye as tests begin on various land parcels. Water will be supplied with ditches tested and the climate and soil of Unmontilla county promise abundant tropical crops, signaling a highly cultivated inland empire sector.
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Theroneh Aod
Mero Purnish
Unmontilla
ParIsle coast league reshuffles Tacoma replacement
At a Parisle coast league meeting in San Francisco on January 25, Presno was chosen to replace Tacoma. A. H. Evan becomes director while Mik Fisher will manage Fresno. In Schenectady electrician W. Mc Clintle reportedly received 44,000 volts and remains unconscious after eight minutes.
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San Francisco
Presno
Tacoma
A. H. Evan
Mik Fisher
Fresno
Schenectady
W. McClintle
Engineers Recommend Private Contract Canal With Chinese Labor
Chief Engineer John Stevens testifies before the senate committee that a lock canal should be built under private contract using Chinese labor and repealing the eight hour law. He argues labor is the main obstacle and notes high costs if eight hour limits remain, while praising sanitary expertise and the steady progress of freight and equipment despite earlier disruptions. Debate on statehood resumes in the house.
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Howe
Washington
Engibeir John
Stevens
Senate
Withem
Hewald
Hill passes tie hose with majority of forty one
Washington January 25 The House approved a measure by a 14 to 18 margin after refusing to yield to McLachlan of California in the insurgent debate. Speaker Hill led the opposition to the proposal as the body clashed over routing details.
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Washington
Belie McLachlan
Califopati
Drier Y Trial At Tacoma Detailed Incoherent Note
Report fragment describes a trial in Tacoma involving Fred T. Sherman of the Rapnhatt DONT, charged with bribery of Miugor Whielir for 6000. The garbled text references a meeting of an allied group and a verdict or decision by an unidentified body related to Sherman.
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Toei
Fred T. Sherman
Rapnhatt
Miugor Whielir
Senthbedier
IOC
Ottoer
Temesnitoit Amitealt Oomipeany
Bet Bony
Sherman
Depense Closes Testimony in Libel Trial
New York Jan 24 the defence in the libel trial for senior Mapgood of Colliers closed testimony this afternoon. Robert Collier and Mr Hapgood testified Collier assumed full responsibility for the articles in Collier’s publication Toplos and related pieces.
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New York
Seniour Mapgood
Colliers
Oviente
Robert Who Collier
Mr. Hapgood
Collier
Colter
Toplos
City Council Protest Night Sets Hearing on Rail Right of Way
Salt Lake City council held a special session to consider an ordinance extending the Western Pacific right of way across tracks to the Rio Grande yards. A large protest was filed against granting the petition, and the meeting adjourned until tonight.
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Salt Lake
Remains of Mrs J W Howard to Be Buried at Nolin
The remains of Mrs J W Howard, who died yesterday at Myrick, were brought in today and will be sent to Nolin tonight for interment tomorrow. Mrs Howard resided at Nolin and was in Myrick only temporarily when she died.
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Mra. J. W. Howard
Myrick
Nolin
Mrs. Howard
Anti box ordinance passed by Pendleton council
The Pendleton city council adopted an anti box ordinance modeled after Portland statute. It prohibits saloon or restaurant proprietors from serving liquor in private boxes with penalties up to fifty dollars or twenty five days in jail. The measure allows boxes in non liquor serving restaurants and large rear rooms, and includes fire safety provisions including 1200 feet of hose and an electrical alarm study.
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City Connect
Portland
Carter
Seasion
H. F. Johnsons
Alt Street
Main
Cottonwood
John Schmidt
Wheeler
Bond Bros
B. F. Nicholas
R. E. Ringo
Hoe
Han
Howe
Fiaga
Alta
Rite
Conieiman KM
Wae
Vo Tim Tou
Pendletor
Pendleton ordinance penalties clarified for violations
The document outlines penalties for violations of a city ordinance. Convicted violators face fines up to $60 or up to 25 days in jail. Each subsequent offense doubles the penalty up to a cap. The ordinance becomes effective upon passage by the common council and mayoral approval, with Mayor Fee signing immediately after passage.
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City of
Pendleton
Fee
Logger's suicide attempt in Camp No 3 near Grand Ronde
Lon Winn, a logger for Grand Ronde Lumber in La Grande Oregon, tried to cut his throat and wrists with a razor at Camp No 3 on the Grand Ronde river. He was brought to the city that night and is reported out of danger this morning. He had been drinking heavily after leaving Hilgard where he worked.
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la Grande
Ore
Lon Winn
Grand Ronde Lumber Company
Camp No. 3
Grand Ronde River
Thin City
Winn
Hilgard
Storms Remains In Office After Court Demurrer
Indianapolis January 25 In amid ouster proceedings Governor Hanley against Daniel Storms secretary of state the circuit court sustained the demurrer and threw the case out of court Storms remains in office.
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Indianapolis
Hanley
Daniel Storms
Storms
Chicago Wheat Market closes with mixed prices
From the greatest Wheat Center in the world Chicago on January 15 wheat closed at 55.4 pence, corn at 44.34, and oats at 31.58, reflecting a firm close across grain futures in a steady session.
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Chicago
Devious Ways of Standard OL Independent Company Case
Missouri Attorney General Hadley continued the Standard Ol hearing in Cleveland. Ex-employee Turreil testified about signing documents to divert suspicion. Morrison argued immunity rules for witnesses. Court reconvened, delays persisted, and a request for guidance from officials was noted. In Marks, Minnesota, W B Fairless was shot and killed by Mrs Whiten, widow of a man Fairlowe had murdered months earlier.
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Cleveland
Hadley
Missouri
Conmissiier Schweidt
New York
Loute N. Turreil
Statdan Gi Company
Dole
Sbrea
Marks
Mina
W. B. Fairless
Mra B Whiten
Fairlowe
Trial Testimony on Shortage In Office Blurs Facts
Sheriff Taylor and Deputy Funk testified in the complex Davis case with pre examination by Judge Fee. Taylor revealed he first heard of the shortage from Davis lawyers, while Funk wavered under cross examination and Judge Fee’s guidance. Prosecution seeks to finish tonight as defense shifts blame to others in the office.
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Funk
Taylor
Wienoe
Sheriff Taylor
Davia
A. ©. Funk
Judge Fee
Fee
Sherif Taylor
Punk
Davis
Judge Pee
C. HL Carter
Jothers
A. C. Funk
Davie
Trovie
Creme
Julie Fee
Annie
Davin
Ulan
Davia Tage
Raley
Tistrict
Phelps
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Logger
Torronela Mazar
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