Engine Explodes in Los Angeles Locomotive Yard
Two men die and three are seriously injured after a locomotive explosion in the Kern Pacific La mar street yards in Los Angeles. Officials say cold water poured into a hot boiler caused the blast. the boiler was hurled 60 yards and debris scattered for blocks.
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Los Angeles
Ey United Preas
Angeles
Kern Pacific Company
Lamar Street
H. R. Dixon
W. A. Weaver
Joseph Chirolla
Henry ©. Morris
John Laurance
Ex groom sues Croker family for 100000 in alienation suit
Esther Croker Breen, daughter of Richard Croker, is named in the suit. Her husband John J. Breen claims alienation of his wife's affections and seeks 100000 from Croker and his sons Howard Croker and Richard Croker Jr. in the latest portrait of the case.
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Esther Croker Breen
Richard Croker
John J. Breen
Croker
Howard
Richard Croker, Jr
Mary Marering Sues by Shuberts Over Contract
New York January 6 actress Mary Manning is sued by the Shuberts for 60000 dollars claiming she refused to honor a October 1908 contract to run three years. Suit filed in the federal court here. Manning’s salary was to be 2690 dollars a week.
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Unites Prees
New York
Mary Mannering
The
Shuberts
Births in Germany 1911 Twins Decline Triplets Steady
Germany reported 25 893 birthings of twins in 1911 a drop of 421 from 1910. Triplets totaled 261 the same as 1910 and quadruplets numbered three reflecting early 20th century birth statistics.
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Berlin
Germany
Tom Alderson a Seattle progressive pioneer with a rugged rise
Tom Alderson born in Wisconsin insurgent incubator grew through hard labor from Alaska to Seattle. He earned a University of Washington education, worked as a line of jobs including longshoreman and janitor, captained track, and studied law at Stanford before joining the progressive movement as a notary and organizer. He is married with three children.
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Wisconsin
Seattle
Cascade Mountains
Snohomish County
Klickitat County
Alaska
Mother Earth
Tom Aderson
Alderson
Lake Union
Georgetown
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Castades
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Washington
Tom Alderson
Stanford
Abbot
Pomeroy
Stanford University
Non Counsel
Princes Terrified by Rebel March on Pekin
News from Pekin reports Manchu princes fearing a rebel army from Nanking and Pukow has begun its advance toward the capital. Premier Yuan Shi Kai assured them imperial troops are ready to counter the move and deter revolutionary leaders from leaving the capital vicinity. About 20,600 rebels are said to be ferried across the river from Nanking to Pukow.
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Pekin
Nanking
Pukow
Yuan Shi Kai
Yuan
Lacey Surrenders to Serve Parole Time
Chicago January 6 George Lacey surrendered to police admitting he violated parole and is prepared to serve out his sentence under supervision in the new year.
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Chicago
George Lacey
Births reveal more boys than girls in Los Angeles
Los Angeles birth records show 3,116 boys and 2,888 girls born in the past year, a surplus of 228 boys. Mortuary Statistician Henry Sief cites city archives to support the 1911 ratio, implying political impact may be limited for women’s vote in future local elections.
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United Prese
Los Angeles
Henry Sief
I. Eex
New Comers
The Problem in Mexico and the Revolutionists
The Washington Herald notes a problem in Mexico where successful revolutionists struggle to prevent others from assuming leadership or seizing influence, highlighting instability as a persistent challenge.
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Mexico
Washington Herald
Shot by Girl He Deserted
In Berlin on January 6, Robin Rodkinson a New York society man and financier, was fatally wounded by a Russian girl who says he deserted her. He lies dying in a Berlin hospital as the girl survives a failed suicide attempt.
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United Press
Berlin
Jan
Robin Rodkinson
New York
American Chamber of Commerce
Rodkinson
Denver and Rio Grande Names New President After Directors Meeting
In New York on January 6, after a directors meeting the Denver and Rio Grande Railway announced B F Bush, president of the Missouri Pacific Railroad, would become president of the Denver and Rio Grande to replace EB Jeffery. George Gould resigned as chairman of the board and was succeeded by Jeffery.
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New York
Denver and Rio Grande Railway
B. F. Bush
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Denver and Rio Grande
EB. T. Jeffery
George Gould
Jeffery
Opium Stash Found in Suitcase at Los Angeles Station
Fifty five tins of opium valued at 100 dollars each were found in a rattan suitcase carried by a man named L. Davis after arrival on the Southern Pacific New Orleans express. Police believe the arrest may illuminate a long-running opium ring. Davis tried to slip away at Arcade station, arousing suspicion. Policeman Jack Lennon detained him after a struggle with another approaching black man.
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Los Angeles
L. Davis
Southern Pacific
New Orleans Express
Davis
Arcade
Jack Lennon
Lennon
Bargain Hunting Mania Divorces Sparks Court Ruling
New York January 6 The Supreme Court ruling by Justice Goff holds bargain hunting alone cannot null a marriage. Lazarus Goodman sought divorce from Henrietta over 21 gowns bought in one day charged to his account. The court dismissed the case after questioning funds and responsibility.
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United Press
New York
Supreme Court
Goff
Lazarus Goodman
Henrietta
Goodman
Justice Goff
Qeedan
Kill Tong Leader in New York Tong War
Chinese tong leader Leong Yow is dead and Chong Jon Bing wounded in a violent clash that started with a fusillade at Mock Duck's Pell Street store. Seven Chinese witnesses are in police custody, including Leong Sub, said to be a nephew of Dr. Sun Yat sen, president of the proclaimed Chinese republic.
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Vanes
New York
Leong Yow
Chong Jon Bing
Duck
Pell Street
Leong Sub
San Yat Sen
Northeast Storm Warnings Near Sound Streit and Columbia
Storm warnings issued for Sound Streit and Columbia river areas as a northeastern coastal system approaches. Winds will be strong from the east and northeast, temperatures near freezing with snow or rain likely.
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Sound
Streit
Columbia River
Taft Says US Foreign Relations Warmer Than Domestic
President Taft asserts that US foreign relations are more amiable than domestic ones, reflecting a contrast drawn in commentary by the Boston Transcript.
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Taft
Boston Transcript
Squeezes Through Prison Bars
C D Williams four feet five inches tall and 90 pounds is kept in a special cell of heavy wire netting after squeezing through jail bars to exercise in the corridor. He was jailed on the complaint of a 180 pound logger whom he whipped and for punching Patrolman Thatcher.
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United Press Wire
Portland
Corridora
C. D
Williams
Thatcher
Armour and ten Chicago packers face Sherman act trial
The trial of J Ogden Armour and nine other Chicago millionaire packers charged with Sherman antitrust violations resumes in Chicago before Judge Carpenter. Arthur Colby, assistant secretary and treasurer of the National Packing Co and director since 1908, was summoned by the government.
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Baron
Chicago
J. Ogden Armour
Carpenter
United States
Arthur Colby
National Packing Co
Ton Family Reunion Celebrates Chicago Roots
In Chicago on January 6 a Ton family reunion brings together 610 members. A 16 voice family choir will provide music for the event. All participants descend from John Ton who settled in 1849.
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Chicago
I Ton
John Ton
Woman bill poster helps husband in Los Angeles
Grace Polkingham is described as the West’s only woman bill poster. She works outdoors eight hours daily, earning $2.50 a day and aiding her husband, W. F. Polkingham, by filling staffing gaps. She argues that wives should support husbands and that hard, honest work can reduce divorces.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Jan
Grace Polkingham
Bill Porter
West
America
Signa
W. F. Polkingham
Golden wedding anniversary after hardship filled twenty years of love
Eph Hastings and his wife, who crossed the plains fifty years ago with only modest possessions, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in San Diego. They rededicated their vows before Me J Harris, surrounded by children and grandchildren, proving loyalty endures beyond trials and the doors of death.
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Eph Hastings
Keokuk
Eph
Indiana
Buffalo Jim
Jim
San Diego
Cal
J. Harris
Dorothea Gilder Joins Stage Career In New York Society
Miss Dorothea Gilder daughter of the late Richard Watson Gilder departs from society by taking the stage. Her first appearance as Dorothea Coleman surprised Gotham’s blue bloods and sparked gossip among fashionable circles. She vows to pursue acting and build a lasting success in the theater.
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New York
Dorothea Gilder
Richard Watson Gilder
The
Century Magazine
Dorothea Coleman
Wife Seeks Divorce After Husbands Repeated Moves
Mrs. Dorothy Sampson told Judge Frater she was forced to furnish the home monthly for years while Maurice Sampson, a waiter, kept moving and living apart for over 30 days at a time. She sought a divorce citing instability and inability to settle.
Extra pay for policemen request exceeds eight hour rule
Representing 43 policemen Sampson urged the council to grant extra pay for patrols working beyond eight hours citing 12 hour shifts recently. The committee split with Dow Blaine and Griffiths voting against extra pay and Goddard and Peirce in favor. Meanwhile a liquor store on Front Street was targeted by burglars who blew open a safe, netting about $200.
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Dow Blaine
Griffiths
Goddard
Peirce
Portland
H. Warwig
Heartfelt The Kid struggles after early setback
A chaotic sports item notes a player nicknamed The Kid facing a tough moment after a rough start, with team supporters urging resilience. The piece emphasizes determination and future potential rather than specific game details.
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