Death Toll Mounts After Defenders River Explosion
Rescue workers search the Ohio River near Huntington for crew of 38 aboard the Defender after boilers exploded blowing the towboat to flames. Ten to twelve rescued. several dead or missing including Percy Spencer and Thomas Duffy. Captain Woodruff survived. wreck rests near the West Virginia shore.
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Ohio River
Here
Percy Spencer
Horace Wethel James Chase
Thomas Duffy
Scott Hamilton
WM. Weber
George Kidd
David Atkins
Ira Ellis
John Wilson
Robert Holland
John Franela
Pat Connelly
Richard Connelly
James R. Woodruff
Pittsburg
Carlopolis
Joseph Moore
Oakland
City Hospital
City
Defender
Monongahela River
James Woodward Ras
Chevaliers
West Virginia
Tacoma Strains Ground on Sand Bar Off West Point
The steamer Tacoma from Beattie, bound for the orient, grounded on a sand bar off West Point two hours after departure. Crew blame steering gear. tugboats assist and lightering begins. An official inquiry and marine survey will determine blame and vessel integrity.
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Tacoma
Northwestern Steamship Company
Beattie
West Point
Connauton
Raesel
Seattle
Wessel
Dumbarton
Scotland
J. D. Trenholm
Pacific
Mayor Indicted in Portland for Malfeasance in Office
Jan 4 report says County Grand Jury indicted Mayor G H Williams for malfeasance in permitting and licensing gambling. Chief of Police Hunt also faces malfeasance charges and for releasing prisoners without trial. Former City Engineer W C Eliott and contractors E M and R W Riner are charged with sewer construction irregularities. Several minor indictments issued. Williams once served in President Grant's cabinet and is noted as nationally prominent.
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Portland
G. H. Williams
Hunt
W. C. El-iott
E. M
R. W. Riner
Williams
Grant
Nan Patterson in Court Over Habeas Corpus Hearing
Nan Patterson was brought before Justice Greenbaum in New York City for a habeas corpus hearing on the murder charge of Caesar Young. The judge reserved decision until tomorrow after arguments, with bail to be fixed if approved.
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New York
Nan Patterson
Caesar Young
Greenbaum
Supreme Court
Fire destroys Union Meat Co in Portland
A major blaze in Portland destroyed the Union Meat Company on the Gilman Hoyt Fourth and Fifth streets block last night. The fire, reported around 11 o clock, swept through inflammable pork products and caused an estimated loss over $200,000 with little insurance coverage.
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Portland
Ore
Union Meat Company
Gilaan
Hoyt
Fourth
Three-Story Structure Swept by Fire In Brief Blaze
In a short time a three story building was afire from end to end. Firemen did all they could to save the offices on the second floor front but failed. the interior was ruined. The blaze is thought to have started from overheated lard. The Willamette Iron Works faced danger for a time.
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Willamette Iron Works
North Yakima Fire Destroys Several Businesses
A second disastrous fire in North Yakima destroyed Morrison & Ferguson's frame buildings on West Yakima Avenue and the Kinney and Clark stores along with the dry goods store. Loss is estimated around $15,000 following a $25,000 blaze recorded on New Year’s Day.
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North Yakima
Morrison & Ferguson
West Yakima Avenue
Lewis Kinney
Frank Clark
Dry Gods
Matthews Won’t Talk On Pulpit Charges
Dr. M. A. Matthews arrived from the east to answer city council accusations he made from the pulpit. He refused to discuss the charges in person but promised a written statement in a few days.
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M. A. Matthews
Portland Man Kills Wife Then Takes Own Life
Henry Loomis killed his wife after fatally shooting Frank Fritz and then died by suicide, later revealed as he sought grand jury action against his wife and her alleged lover. He had previously attempted to obtain a police warrant before taking matters into his own hands.
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Portland
Henry Loomis
Frank Fritz
Mrs Thompson on Trial for Arson in Seattle Case
Mrs Charlotte Thompson stands trial in Superior Court on arson charges for setting a fire at her Yesler Way flat last October to collect insurance. Firemen stopped the blaze before major damage. six incendiary hits were found in her apartment.
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Charlotte Thompson
Tallman
Thompson
Yesler Way
Idaho Scandal IV and Interior Dispatch
On a complaint filed by a prominent Idaho law firm through Senator Dubois the secretary of the interior has dispatched a response. The issue concerns ongoing investigations linked to state affairs and federal oversight. Details remain limited as the matter unfolds in Washington.
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Idaho
Oregon
Dubois
Roosevelt
Hitchcock
Scripps News Ass'n
Washington, D. C
Secretary of the Interior
Dismissal in Assault Case and Related Proceedings
Superior Judge Tall man dismissed the charge against Gua Aiken for criminal assault upon Prosecuting Attorney Scott's motion. Scott states he believes witness Ethel Cresawell is over consent age. State cases against W. J. Casey and Samuel Martin for gambling were also dismissed. An old grand jury indictment against Samuel Pinchower was dropped. Sale of condemned Westlake boulevard houses began this morning with poor expected city proceeds.
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Gua Aiken
Tallman
Scott
Ethel Cresawell
W. J. Casey
Samuel Martin
Samuel Pinchower
Missing Signal Corps Sergeant Linked to Red Light District
Two Star reporters investigate disappearances near the Belmont concert hall as Sergeant Charles K. S. Bryant of the U S Army Signal Corps goes missing after a night with women in the Belmont and other red light venues. Police report suppression of street walkers and note Bryant’s companions last saw him in the restricted district.
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First Avenue
Railroad Avenue
University Strwet
Délaney
United States
Burnside
Charlies K S. Bryant
Red Light District
Belmont
Bryant
Gnu
Belmont Concert Hall
Nebraska Dance Hall
King Street Club
Army and Navy
Bryant Dia
Nebraska Music Hall
Police report cites curb on street walkers and loitering
Chief Delaney reports to the city council that street walkers and women loitering in saloons have been eliminated as part of a general effort to streamline city administration from a police perspective.
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Delaney
Ecity Council
Japanese Take 25 000 Prisoners at Port Arthur
Gen Nowi reports conference between Japanese and Russian commissioners dated January 3. On January 4 Japanese forces began war material movement at Port Arthur and took 26 000 prisoners. Total prisoners risen to 35 000 with many crippled or starved. Japanese guards shared meals and liquor with prisoners. Navy units including Aldtenshima arrived. coal and rice supplies seized. Of 260 Russian naval officers, 180 wounded or killed since war start.
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Tokio
Nowi
Port Arthur
Sunset Telephone toll reductions weighed by committees
The corporations committee meets this afternoon to consider Sunset Telephone toll cuts. Manager Corcoran will present figures on rates in other cities, arguing Sunset charges are not higher than competitors. However, Sunset rates remain higher than Independent Telephone, and a council-led rate reduction remains unlikely.
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Sunset Telephone Company
Corporations Committee
Corcoran
Sunset Company
Independent Telephone Company
City Officials Urged to Enforce Civil Service Rules
A civil service report to the council Monday night criticizes lax discipline among city workers. It highlights patrolmen drinking on duty and loitering in saloons and urges department heads to end such practices promptly.
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Civil Service Commissioners
Russian ambassador Renckendorff travels to St Petersburg
The Guardian reports Count Renckendorff the Russian ambassador to London has gone to St Petersburg to report to the czar on European capitals views of the Russo Japanese Manchuria situation. The move signals possible readiness for a general settlement.
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Manchester
Eng
The
Guardian
Count Renckendorff
London
St. Petersburg
Manchuria
Caar
Key Port Arthur Speech Echoes Imperial Duty
The Jiji reviews the cost in lives of capturing Port Arthur and urges keeping the fortress as long as the empire exists. It calls Port Arthur the key to peace in the Far East and states the duty to hold it in national hands.
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Tokio
Jiji
Port Arthur
Far East
Commission Recommends Immediate Dismissals for Probationers
The commission supports chiefs in upholding reasonable demands and calls for immediate discharge of employees who show incompetence or neglect during the initial three months of probation.
City Pays Out 129000 in Damages Across Cases
Corporation Counsel Gillam reports the city paid 29,147 last year in damages, with total suits reaching 124,319. Personal injury recoveries amounted to 189.65, while other damage cases cost the city 10,489.
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Gillam
Sheriff Elects Meet at Republican Headquarters
The sheriff e elect of the different counties in the state are in session this afternoon at the Republican headquarters. Many important matters are being discussed by the body and arrangements made for the holding of prisoners.
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Republican
Children Taken From Neglecting Father Sought
The Washington Children's Home society filed in the superior court to remove the three motherless children of George Collins from his custody on the grounds of neglect.
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Washington Children’s Home Society
Superior Court
George Collins
Water department to raise revenue with new system
Water Superintendent Young reports the department will gain an extra 1500 dollars monthly after completing the intermediate pressure system in Fremont. He notes more houses connected will lift rent collections by 1600 dollars and urges the council to set a schedule for municipal light pricing. The Cedar River water system marks five years since completion with light service to begin January 10.
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Water Department
Young #06
Fremont
Youngs
Northwestern completes sale of Alaska Pacific Navigation assets
The Northwestern Commercial Company and Captain E. E. Caine finalize a deal for the sale of Alaska Pacific Navigation’s business and vessels. Captain J. F. Trowbridge joins Northwestern. The purchase price is reported at 450 000 dollars for vessels including Santa Clara Santa Ana Dora Excelsior and Jeanie.
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Northwestern Commercial Company
E. E. Caine
Alaska Pacific Navigation Company
Caine
J. F. Trowbridge
Alaska-Pacific Navigation Company
Northwestern Steamship Company
Santa Clara
Santa Ana
Dora
Excelsior
Jeanie
Moran Bros sueHanford Co and others over building subsidy notes
Moran Bros filed suit against Watson Hanford and Co F L Fehren and Charles Marvin to recover on promissory notes. The notes bound defendants to pay a subscription toward the cost of building the Nebraska on the launching day. It is alleged they refused to pay.
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Moran Bros
Watson Hanford & Co
F. L. Fehren
Charles Marvin
Nebraska
Harbor patrol plan urged with new patrol tug proposal
Port Warden Jensen urged a harbor patrol upgrade submitting a report to the council. He proposed building a tug large enough for a crew of four, arguing the outlay would be repaid by bay patrol benefits. Superior Judge Bell restrained Timothy Evans from dam construction on the White and Green rivers to protect neighbors’ property.
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Jensen
Timothy Evans
Bell
Federation of Labor Holds First Session in Everett
The Federation of Labor opened its annual meeting in Everett with about 250 delegates. Credentials were named with Seattle members Alice Lord and P. Riley among them. President Blackeman delivered a two hour annual report as Co R Case led legislative work. Speakers tonight include H D Cooley and Governor Teets of Texas. Aberdeen may host the next convention.
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Everett
Federation of Labor
Seattle m Bers
Alice Lord
P. Riley
Blackeman
R. Case
H. D. Cooley
Teets
Tacosma
Aberdeen
Blizzard Strikes New York Area Causes Delays And Famine Threats
A severe blizzard from 1888 era blanketed New York and nearby regions. Ice coated streets and 50 mph winds disrupted traffic and trains. Ferry services were crippled and ships prevented from departing. In Hazleton Pennsylvania a 28 car Lehigh Valley train derailed on Weatherly hill, killing engineer Swank fireman Turner and brakeman Meegamer.
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New York
Theodore Thomas Dies at 69 in Chicago
World famous conductor Theodore Thomas died at 6 30 AM in Chicago pneumonia at age 69 after leading Thomas Chicago Orchestra for 14 years. Nomination slate sent to the senate includes J Hampson Moore and naval officers for four year terms and other senior posts in commerce and interior services.
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Chicago
Theodore Thomas
Thomas
Washington
Senate
Bureau of Manufacturers
Department of Commerce and Labor
J. Hampson Moore
Pennsylvania
Naval Academy
Harry McL. P. Husem
Bureau of Navigation
George A. Converse
Bureau of Ordnance
Newton BE. Mason
Geeeral
Samuel W. S. Diehl
Porto Rico
John Stewart Elliott
Post Office Receipts Rise in 1904 to $383,477.37
The local post office reports an increase of 45458 over the prior year. Receipts for 1903 stood at 338023.96 and the 1904 total reaches 383477.37, reflecting a strong year for mail services.
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Uncle Sam
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Scripps News Assn
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