Judge Bean 3 Home Burned in Tustin Street Fire
Shortly before noon today the residence of Circuit Judge H. J. Bean on Tustin street was badly damaged by a fire. The upper interior burned, many goods ruined by fire and water, with total damage in the thousands. A hot air explosion tore a ceiling section. the blaze likely started in the attic area, possibly from an electrical wire or faulty flue, and was fought by local companies aided by passenger train No 1. The home was well insured, with 4700 on the building and 2000 on furniture through Clapton & Co and partners.
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H. J. Bean
Tustin Street
Garret
Bean
Christenson
Foley
Gorman
Cooley
Benn
F. B. Clapton & Co
Alno
Claptoen & Co
Moorhouse & Hamilton
J. M. Bentley
Foreign car shortage in Germany raises transport concerns
Washington reports from J J Brittain United States consul at Kehl Germany that a long standing car shortage affects German railways. Government ownership and wartime iron and steel industry activity drive the scarcity as coal coke and patent fuel transport surges with daily freight surpassing twenty one thousand cars. Prussian state railway authorities face criticism for handling the crunch.
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Washington
J. J. Brittain
United States
Kehl
Germany
Brittain
State Department
Delegates From 16 States At Dry Farming Congress
Delegates from sixteen states west of the Missouri gather in Denver for the dry farming congress. The agricultural department sends experts as thousands of delegates, men and women, convert the event into a learning forum. Governors, secretaries of state, and commercial bodies participate as the congress contemplates selecting advertising representatives to promote the western country and dry farming.
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Denver
Missouri River
Agricultural Department
Congress
Railway car shortage sparks mining stoppages in June
In June the railway car shortage remained severe with 221,991 more cars available than in 1906 but still nearly 1000 cars short daily. Even this deficit may not meet demand as farmers loom as another heavy user of rolling stock and several collieries report temporary mine shutdowns due to scarce cars, a costly move amid high wages.
Montana game preserve proposed in Madison valley
In Butte Montana on January 25 promoters finalize plans for a large game preserve in the Madison valley. The area exceeds 100000 acres and will protect elk fish and other wildlife. The valley already hosts one of the region’s largest elk herds and has seen threats from hunting, but promoters remain confident the project will sustain fish and game in Montana.
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Butte
Mont
Madison Valley
Montana
Yellowstone National Park
Huntemen
Great Northern merger suit seeks to void stock and dividends
St Paul suit charges fraud and conspiracy by Barnett interests in Dome Creek properties worth 1 million. It alleges a deed was altered to inflate capitalization and seeks voiding Great Northern stock on Manitoba assets and enjoining dividends. The state contests four percent tax exemption and challenges GN subsidiary creation to build extensions.
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Great Northern
G. N
St. Paul
St. Paul, Minneapolis & Manitoba Railroad
Great Northern 9
Barnett
Dome Creek
Manitoba
Thaw Trial Sees Juror Picks Amid Turbulent Courtroom
In New York on January 25 jurors were chosen for the Thaw trial as George P. Faff Arthur Campbell Henry Harney and Howard R. Faire joined the panel. Thaw relies on his wife and mother for guidance while his mother vows not to attend as witness or spectator. Evelyn Thaw appears crushed as the case moves forward and Mrs Holman confirms she will not testify.
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Thaw
Harry Thaw
New York
George P. Faff
Arthur 5. Campbell
Henry C. Harney
Howard R. Faire
Elfth
Evelyn
May McKenzie
May
Roward
Josiah
Raisuli Defeats the Sultan in Morning Clash
In Tangier Raisuli’s forces defeated the sultan with heavy losses this morning, while the sultan’s forces bombarded Raball’s camp and a Turkish warship struck a rock and sank with all on board, a French merchant ship saved many.
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Tangier
Raisuli
Turkey
Raball
Germans await heavy social democratic gains in reichstag vote
Berlin January 26 voters began for 97 seats amid frost and calm. Emperor and Chancellor von Buelow voted together as social democrats project a substantial rise, from 60 000 to 150 000 in reported support. Widespread unrest and fear of a constitutional shift mark a tense campaign with possible chancellor resignation if the party triumphs.
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Social Democrats
Germany
Zenit
Berlin
Reichstag
von Buelow
Singer
Westre
Weltpolitik
California Republicans Oppose Japanese Naturalization Plan
Sacramento residents report that California senate Republicans adopted a resolution denouncing any laws to naturalize Japanese citizens. The caucus asserted that extending franchise would harm the welfare of California and the United States and urged representatives to vigorously oppose such measures.
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Sacramento
Senate Republicans
Units of States
Congress
California
United States
Thousand Homeless In Kington After Fire Disaster
London reports Governor Swettenham states Kington must be rebuilt after a disastrous blaze. About 530 bodies are buried, others burned beyond identification, and roughly 200 may remain in the debris. Some residents live in outhouses while 3900 remain homeless.
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London
Swettenham
Kington
River 18 Still Rising as Flood Refugees Suffer
The Ohto River at Shawneetown rises to 62 feet with leaks in the levee repaired. Guards are ordered to shoot anyone trying to breach the levee. Snow falls amid intense suffering among refugees as food supplies dwindle.
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Grewt
Shawneetown
Junketing Cost Limit Passed by House in Sacramento
Junketing at cost only from Sacramento California on January 25. The house resolution limiting junketing trips to actual traveling expenses passed today, setting tighter controls on government travel allowances.
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Sacramento
Cal
House
Roosevelt Still Favors Taft Despite Roosevelt Talk
Washington dispatch reports Longworth stating Roosevelt will not run, continuing to back Taft though Taft objects and calls for a nominee aligned with new political thought. Whiteley shot by Horace Rayner. police identify Rayner, a schoolmaster, with no motive given. Alaska earthquake shocks reported at Little Delta with recovery hoped.
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Washington
Longworth
Roosevelt
Taft
Republican Party
Whiteley
Horace Rayner
London
Fairbanks
Alaska
Little Delta
St Elmo Hotel to Open in Pendleton March 1
Pendleton to add the St Elmo hotel on March 1, with J G Poore of Denver leasing the Ferguson building on Malin Street next to East Oregonian. Upper story to be remodeled into 22 airy rooms, contractor Arthie Gibeon overseeing work, aiming for European plan operations and proximity to the depot.
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St. Elmo
Pendleton
J. M. Ferguson
Ferguson
Malin Street
East Oregonian
J. G. Poore
Denver
Cal
Arthie Gibeon
Mirch 1
St. Elma
Poore
Clark Grocery
Main Street
St. Limo
Chlenco Wheat Market Report From Chicago Inn
Wheat opened TA 18 and closed 79 with rapid shifts at Chicago Inn. Corn started 46 and climbed 6 percent while oats opened 184 amid market activity and fragmented quotations indicating volatility.
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Chicago
Inn
Cloged
Cattle Die In Canada As Storm Sweeps Plains
Jan 25 Toronto report says cattle losses exceed thousand on one Calgary ranch and a similar count west of Brooks. Antelopes wander south along CPR lines while Lethbridge herd of 1000, surviving on riverbanks, is gathered. Hay scarce, ranches in deplorable shape amid severe winter.
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Toronto
Calgary
C. P. Kh
Lethbridge
Alta
Blockade Deepens on Northwest Rail Lines
St. Paul Minn January 25 blockades along the northwest grow worse with no trains from the coast for 24 hours on the Northern Pacific and none since Wednesday on the Great Northern. The main line between Larimore and Devils Lake about 40 miles is completely blocked with 20 dead engines between the two towns.
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Great Northern
St. Paul
Minn
Northwest
Northern Pacific
Larimore
Devil's Lake
Americans Accused of Looting Stir Kingston Fallout
In Kingston on January 26 Americans are angry over Swettenham faction stories alleging looting by American officers. Most English onlookers claim Americans suffered only cuts bruises and red bodies.
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Kingston
Swettenham
Blaklee Wins 100-Mile Minneapolis Trophy Race
Edward Blaklee drove a Mercedes 60 horsepower to victory in the Minneapolis International Trophy race at Daytona Florida on January 25. The 100 mile event finished in 6 minutes 10 seconds.
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Daytona
Fia
Edward Blaklee
Investigation Confirms Rail Abuses In Oregon
Interstate Commerce Commissioner Franklin K Lane’s Portland inquiry into Oregon railroads confirms long standing complaints. The probe cites consolidation under Harriman leadership as reducing competition, with shippers routed to Harriman lines and rival agents withdrawing from the Willamette valley. Evidence and affidavits will be submitted to the full commission for action later this year.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Portland
Oregon
Franklin K. Lane
Interstate Commerce Commissioner
Lane
Hicago
St. Paul
Seattle
Portlandix
Short Line
Southern Pacific
Harriman
Southern Pavifle
Willam- Otte Valley
Cire
Negro Hanged for Murder in Wilmington
Wilmington, January 26. Lewis Johny, a Black man, was hanged this morning for the murder of his wife on July 17. He confessed to the crime.
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Wilmington
Del
Lewis Johny
Rowley and forgery cases headline trial day notes
Grand jury indicts Mrs. Warner for forgery over a bogus will valued at 40,090 and she appears for arraignment after bail. George Ehill found not guilty of living off an alleged prostitute. Jeze Rowley fights a trial as defense and prosecution present witnesses, including a robbing claim by KE Short, with judge Bean’s residence fire delaying proceedings.
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Grand Jury
Warner
Mabel Warner
Weston
George Ehill
Rowley
Jeze Rowley
Prisefighter
W. Co. E. Pruitt
Phelps
H. H. Gilbert
Frank Fragier
Ben Ashpauch
Wiliam Kilgore
John Cummings
F. Honper
W. R B. Taylor
J. I. Liu
Pruitt
Judge Bean
Resignation Reported From Swettenham
London January 25 with reason to believe Swettenham's resignation is in the hands of the colonial office. Officials refused to affirm or deny.
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London
Swettenhaim
Colonial Office
Ordems
Earthquake Shakes New York City Area Morning
An earthquake struck Schenectady New York at 2130 hours this morning rattling shelves and causing plaster to fall in a downtown office building. No serious damage was reported and residents described the tremor as brief.
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New York
Schenectady
N. Y
Famine at Salt Lake coal yard sparks hiring spree
Salt Lake City January 25 report describes a coal shortage as workers and teams swarm yards. A pawnbroker advertises loans on coal with cash for buyers. Incoming trains report sidings jammed with coal cars unable to move due to motive power scarcity.
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Salt Lake
Cam
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St. P.M. & M. Railroad
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Morocco
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