Supreme Court Rules for Press in Roosevelt Defamation Probes
The U S Supreme Court sides with the New York World publisher in defamation prosecutions started under Roosevelt. The ruling allows criticism of federal affairs by newspapers and citizens, affirming protection of press comment across departments.
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Washington, D. C
United States Supreme Court
New York World
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Supreme Court
Indianapolis News
Roosevelt
Boy shoots playmate with Christmas gun in Redding
Ten year old Carl Wagner lies dying at home after 12 year old Edward Neiberger allegedly used a 22 caliber toy rifle to threaten and shoot him during a quarrel yesterday afternoon. Neiberger reportedly wrested the gun from Wagner and fired as Wagner fled to a barn.
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Redding
Cal
Carl Wagner
Edward Neiberger
Wagner
Neiberger
Gold Nugget Found in Chicken Craw in Beaver Falls
A Beaver Falls resident reports a gold nugget valued at about ten dollars found in a chicken's craw during cleanup. The find drew large crowds to the rearing lot as excitement ran high.
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Beaver Falls
Penn
Fred 8. Brown
Supreme Court Upholds Bank Guaranty Laws
The U S Supreme Court upheld two bank deposit guaranty laws in separate decisions. One ruling sustained Oklahoma’s estate law as constitutional and the other affirmed Kansas’ 1909 guaranty statute.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
United States
Oklahoma
Kansas
East Still in Grip of Storm Across Regions
Chicago dispatch notes a spreading cold wave from a Sunday blizzard. Temperatures fall to 16 below in Iowa and around 6 below in Illinois, with Texas plunging 60 degrees in 24 hours. Bands of cattle and sheep perish as the storm moves east toward New England.
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Chicago
Central
Middle Western
Iowa
Illinois
Texas
Weather Bureau
New England
Saloons Stay Open Late Under City Officials Critique
The article accuses Chief Wappenstein and Mayor of tolerating illegal late openings by saloons on New Year’s Eve and a recent night. It contrasts this with earlier enforcement promises and notes a $70,000 New Year toll. Critics urge sustained enforcement of the 1 am closing rule.
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Duwamish Valley
Tacoma
Seattle
Gill and
Wappenstein
Everett
Newell
Kravy
Hartley
Wappy
Moore
Miller
Mrs Harriman Engaged to Col. B. R. Bacon
New York society reports Mrs Harriman is engaged to wed Col. B. R. Bacon a well preserved bachelor of 60. Neither party has issued denial or confirmation.
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New York
Col
B. R. Bacon
Massive City Blaze Destroys Main Street Block
A quarter million dollar fire swept through Little Rock Arkansas destroying an entire block on Main Street. No casualties were reported as crews battled the blaze today. Active firefighting and insurance assessments follow.
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Little Rock
Ark
Main St
Woman in hotel suicide attempt saved by bystander
Mrs Mary Olds attempted to take her life with gas at the Biggs hotel on First avenue when an early riser entered the bathroom and turned off the gas. The bystander dragged her to fresh air and she was taken to the city hospital where doctors report she will recover. She gave no reason for the act.
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Mary Olds
Biggs
Recall movement started after Gill supporters voiced dissatisfaction
Hr Laurence Coleman told the third annual Congregational Brotherhood meeting at Queen Anne church that the recall movement began only after leaders who voted for Gill showed their discontent with his administration.
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Laurence Coleman
Congregational Brotherhood
Queen Anne Church
Gill
Crisis in War Game Involving Seven Scout Cruisers
Four days behind the enemy the seven scout cruisers of the war game depart Hampton Roads to intercept attackers headed for Guantanamo. Rear Admiral Stanton commands the defenders while Rear Admiral Schroeder directs the attackers in this simulated naval exercise.
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Washington, D. C
Uni States Navy
Hampton Ri
Guantanamo
Stanton
Schroeder
Recurrent Historical Firsts and Milestones
A series of historical firsts across technology and industry. Notes the one year anniversary of Morse the Chicago banker beginning a 15 year sentence, early envelope use in 1839, first lucifer match 82 years ago, first newspaper advertisement in 1652, first steel pen circa 1830s, first U.S. steam engine from England in 1753, kerosene use in war in 1826, first iron steamship built in 1830, and wheeled carriages in France in 1559.
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Morse
Chicago
England
France
Recall Date Set For City Mayor
The recall election against Mayor Gill will be set tonight by the city council. The date must fall between January 30 and February 9 per law.
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Gill
Sheriff shoots guest in Dublin room misidentification
In Dublin Georgia Sheriff John Hicks, believing his guest John Wyatt to be a thief, fired and killed him while Wyatt moved about in the sheriff’s room yesterday. The incident occurred during a domestic disturbance in the host’s home.
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Dublin
John Hicks
John Wyatt
She Wants to Be a Bird at San Francisco Meet
Miss Elyse Schulz, a social favorite at the Presidio, declares she will fly when the aviation meet comes to San Francisco this month. She has not received a formal invitation yet and has not chosen an air pilot or date for her flight.
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San Francisco
Cal
Presidio of
Elyse Schulz
Soldier Boys
Mies Schulz
Han
Anarchist Gang Battles London In Firelit Stand
In central London seven anarchists fortified a slum house and defied police fire, Beefeaters, and Churchill led guards. After hours of bombardment the building was set ablaze by gunfire and the defenders perished. two officers were killed days earlier by the same gang. The siege followed a hunt for Houndsditch fugitives Peter the Painter and Fritz.
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London
Sluma
Beote Guards
Churchill
Houndsditch
Peter
Fritz
Springfield adopts commission form of government
Springfield voters yesterday approved a switch to a commission form of government, placing the city under new governance rules aimed at streamlined administration. The move marks a major change in local oversight and decision making.
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Springfield
Letters to the Seattle Star on liberty and press rights
A batch of readers from Washington and Oregon commend the Seattle Star for defending free speech and human liberty. They critique judges and graft, urge unity for press rights, and request subscriptions and favors, including a dog adoption appeal.
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Bellingham
Seattle Star
Seattle
Wash
Sig
Star
Fred E. Prouty
the Independent
Hodge Wins Long Fight in County Dispute
The retiring county commissioners clashed with Sheriff Hodge over fees and profits from prisoner meals. Special Prosecutor Rammins was paid $500 to prosecute, and the case was stalled until January 19 as new commissioners prepare to take office.
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Sherif Hodin
Wan
Mersiang
Ruromerm
Tallman
Rammens
Hodge
Vanderveer
Tragic Day: Lovers Quarrel Ends in Double Suicide
Reports from Lancaster Waycross and Clayton tell of fatal shootings and a fatal knife attack. Oscar Emier shot Emma Deeds and killed himself after forcing her home. Emma wounded and not expected to recover. In Waycross, Walter Allen and Dener Crews died. Walter Crews and John Stalings mortally wounded after a pistol quarrel over two girls. In Clayton, Samuel Algory was killed by Martha Wooten after he threatened to marry her.
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Lancaster
Oscar Emier
Emma Deeds
Mic
Elmer
Waycross
Walter Alien
Dener Crews
Walter Crews
John Stalings
Dener
Allen
Stalings
Crews
Wolvers
Allen Dener
Clayton
Samuel Algory
Martha Wooten
Algory
Wooten
Miss Wooten
Supreme Court Rules Against Railroads Over Carmack Amendment
The U S Supreme Court upheld the Carmack amendment requiring through bills of lading for shipments across multiple lines and holding the initial carrier liable for damages, ruling the amendment constitutional after railroads fought it.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court of the United States
Start New Year by Asking for Divorce
In King county court, Minnie Anderson of 518 Marion St starts divorce. she cites non-support from husband August Anderson, married 1890 with two children. John Richard Hope also seeks divorce from Florence, married in Winnipeg in 1903. both actions mark the first filings of the year.
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King County Court House
Clarence R. Wurzburg
Kather EB. Morell
Marion St
Gage
Minnie Anderson
August Anderson
John Richard Hope
Flor.ence
Winnipeg
Weather update shows southwest winds this week
Forecasters report southwesterly winds today and Wednesday with variable skies and cooler temperatures across the region.
New Year Eve Turmoil Ends With Brief Jail Term
Ed Hamilton, angered after a horn incident on New Year s Eve, threatened a man with a knife. Patrolman Smith halted the chase and jailed him. City Attorney wondered about a missing tooth. Eddie joked the tooth was the clue. Annual meeting of the New England Club set for January 4 at the Chamber of Commerce to elect officers. John Murphy is current president.
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Pike St
Eddie
Gordon
Horn Tooter
Smith
Pierce
Judge Gordon
New England Club
Chamber of Commerce
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