Propriety Arrests and Chicago Theatre Fire Fallout
Chicago police issue warrants for Iroquois theatre owners and city inspector on manslaughter charges as the 586 corpses recovered include 31 unidentified. Mayor orders closure of all theatres while investigations continue amid citywide grief and ongoing funeral processions.
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Harrison
Chicago
J. Davis
Harry Powers
Iroquois Theatre
George Williams City
G. W. Underwood
Arthur E. Hull
Clash of Miners Turns Deadly in Butte Mine Fight
In Butte on January 2, Samuel Olson was killed Fred Dryver fatally injured and foreman John Penuluma overcome by gas when miners from the Pennsylvania mine and the Rarus Heinz property clashed amid efforts to stop blasting. Sheriff Quinn probes as Frederick Dryvel dies, coroner orders an inquest.
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Butte
Mont
Samuel Olson
Fred Dryver
Jno. Penuluma
Heinz
Sheriff Quinn
Market Recap Cattle And Sheep Prices Across Chicago St Louis And Kansas City
Cattle receipts around 700 in Chicago with varied prices for good to prime steers and stockers. Sheep and lambs steady with wethers and native lambs priced around 3.75 to 6.00. Kansas City reports 5000 to 6000 cattle and sheep receipts with native, southern, and western cattle and stockers showing mixed levels. Chicago futures show tightening bids with notable contracts like pork and wool quoted for January and May delivery.
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Harry Presley
Chicago
St. Louis
Ominal
Kansas City
Jan
Gattle
Dallas Road mill A Miller says it is up and coming
A Dallas Road mill owner A Miller declares expansion plans as rising prospects for the facility. He notes improving demand and investment activity but gives no firm dates for completion. He highlights local employment potential and community impact.
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A. Miller
Road to Roswell: Texas New Mexico & Western Ry under way
A letter to Jerry Simpson declares the Texas New Mexico and Western Railway financed and building from Dallas toward Roswell. It notes work has begun, right of way and bonus secured, and asks Roswell to arrange negotiable terms for band, depot grounds, terminal facilities, and speedy construction.
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Texas, New Mexico & Western Ry
Dallas
New Mexico
Banus
London Five Hours Nearer by Plymouth Mail Route
The International Mercantile Marine Company will route east bound American Line steamers via Plymouth Cherbourg to speed Atlantic mails. The Philadelphia sails today as the first test of the plan, reducing London delivery time by about five hours and offering easier continent access for passengers.
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International Mercantile Marine Company
Plymouth
Philadelphia
New York
Ter
Cherbourg
Southampton
Paris
Ampton
Sandy Hook
London
Oldest Living Flag Officer Balch Turns 82 Tomorrow
Baltimore Jan 2 Rear Admiral George B Balch U S N retired who is the oldest living flag officer will be 82 years old tomorrow and observe the day quietly at his home in this city He spent nearly fifty years in active service and has added twenty years to his age since retirement Born in Tennessee in 1821 he served in the Mexican War and the Civil War era and retired in 1883 as commander of the Pacific fleet.
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Baltimore
George B. Balch
Sam
Cuty
Balch
United States Navy
Admiral Balch
Tennessee
Alabama
New York
Mediterranean
Pee
C. Young
Killing of two prospectors blamed on Piute Indians
Word reaches Calientes Nevada of the murder of William Jones and Henry Alexander by Piute Indians from Moapa. Their mutilated bodies were found near a camp fire as violence and a general uprising feared. Indians threaten raids on ranches and survey camps amid dispute over a Piute boy’s death sentence.
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Calientes
Nev
William Jones
Henry Alexander
Arrow Canon
Moapa Reservation
Markets: War Reports From The East Boost Wheat
Wheat prices rise as reports from the eastern fronts suggest tighter supply and stronger demand. Traders note a cautious rally with futures buoyed by global uncertainties and export expectations.
Russia Rejects Japan Proposals Sparks East Asia Tension
Reports from St Petersburg and Tokyo show Russia declining Japan's precise terms while diplomats seek an amicable settlement. In Japan a cruiser deployment is rumored and Osaka workers are mobilized. Clyde marine engineers in Glasgow were ordered to return to Japan on short notice.
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Japan
St. Petersburg
Tokio
Lot of Clyde Marine Engineers
Exiled Rebel Ricarte Suspected of Forming New Katipunan
Manila January 2 Authorities believe exiled rebel Ricarte, wanted for dynamite outrages, who recently returned secretly to the islands, is organizing a new Katipunan society.
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Manila
P. L
Ricarte
Northwest Cold Wave Drops Mercury Across Plains
A severe cold wave swept the northwest last night with winds driving the temperature down. St Paul reported 12 below zero, Winnipeg hit 30 below, and North Dakota saw 26 below. The high winds intensified the chill across the region.
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St. Paul
Minn
Winnipeg
Manitoba
North Dakota
Burt Resigns From U P Ry and Porter Mercantile Co
H G Burt president of the Union Pacific Railroad resigns his board position and plans a lengthy rest and rail service return. Mr and Mrs J W Brown resign from Porter Mercantile Co after two years with the firm and will leave the city for a lengthy trip away.
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J. W. Brown
Porter Mercantile Co
Res
Plete
Burt
Porter- Ewe’s Mercantile Co
Brown
Local churches schedule New Year services and programs
First Methodist Church lists 11 am sermon by the pastor on Happiness with a full Sabbath School at 9 45 am and a 7 15 pm youth league program. Presbyterian evangelist Hardenschield delivers 7 15 pm service after a 9 45 am New Year sermon. Episcopal St Andrews plans 11 am and 7 30 pm services focused on the New Year with a 9 45 am Sunday School. Catholic services include Holy Masses for American and Mexican communities at 7 30 am 9 am 10 am and 7 am respectively.
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Epworth
Carlton
Opera House
Presbyterian Church
Hardenschield
Protestant Episcopal Church
St. Andrew's Well Street
Divine Company
Roswell
St. John the Baptist
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