Safe blowers strike three Latona stores in one night
A trio of burglars blew safes at Damon’s grocery, Hargreaves store, and Havemann’s Excelsior laundry in Latona. They looted cash drawers and a cash register, totaling around $200, leaving flour and soap scattered, nitroglycerin used, and one suspect bleeding. Police hold two hammers and chisels as evidence as residents demand better protection.
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Party Second Avenue
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Hargreave
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MacLeod Mini
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Queen Anne
Albert E Mead Inaugurated at Olympia Today
Retiring Governor Henry M'Bride delivers farewell address as Albert E Mead takes the oath of office. Mead urges passing appointive railroad and tax commission bills, expansion of the supreme court to seven, reforms in divorce law, road improvements, aid for veterans, and economy in appropriations while condemning socialistic teaching in state schools.
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Supreme Court
Weather Spotter Notes Cold Snap Then Warming Near
The report records a low of 30 degrees at 6 this morning with cloudiness and light south winds. Forecaster says a warming trend arrives in a couple days as Jack Frost recedes and warmer weather is expected.
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Jack Frost
Mead Inaugurates Fifth Washington Governor
Albert E Mead was inaugurated as the fifth governor of Washington at 3 pm with a large crowd in Olympia. The legislature met, retiring Governor McBride delivered his farewell, and Mead took the oath with Chief Justice Mount administering it. Mead pledged merit in appointments and support for education and care for veterans, including the Old Soldiers' Home, and outlined goals for state institutions and reforms. He also signaled judiciary changes and urged amendments to the divorce law.
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Twenty One Lives Lost in Irish Dredger Disaster
Steamer Zeno arrived with the captain and 11 crew survivors from a United States steam dredger that perished after sinking off Irish islands on December 9. Of 33 aboard, all but 12 drowned. survivors endured days adrift in an open boat and faced cannibalism as they chose a man to sacrifice for food.
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Duntszig
Lota
Sweeny's Chance in Senatorial Fight Dims in Spokane
Olympia dispatch reports increasing momentum for Foster and Wilson in the Washington senatorial race while Sweeny’s campaign wanes. Foster aides press their rooma and external outreach, Wilson gains confidence, and an Ankeny denial weakens Foster’s prospects as King County votes shape the outcome.
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Political maneuvering and health hampering Sweeny bid
In Olympia a heated session looms as Sweeny relies on county support while Pilea’s withdrawal and a possible bishop-like shift by Clark county senators unsettle Foster’s followers. Rumors say Senator Rands shifted allegiance, and a likely weeklong ballot fight may settle the contest amid ill health and mounting strain.
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Clark County
Russian Pacific Squadron Passes Through Suez Canal
SECOND SQUADRON IN CANAL PORT SAID Jan 11 The second Russian Pacific squadron entered the canal Sunday noon likely bound for Madagascar via Jubutil The seven warships were limited to a thousand tons of coal among them and permission granted to take on provisions.
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Ceanal
Madagascar
Jibutil
Had Daughter in California
Berlin reports Consul Schuff, executor of Dr. Sylvester’s estate and the Kaiser’s dentist, received a message from Florence Sylvester, the doctor’s daughter studying medicine at the University of California, asking him to look after her interests. Sylvester had named her sole heir. Funeral services are set for Friday with cremation scheduled Saturday. a Kaiser representative will attend.
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University of California
Sylvester
Barton Pleads Guilty in Receiving Stolen Goods Case
Luke Barton admitted to receiving stolen property in superior court and received a two year sentence from Superior Judge Griffin. John Hayes and James Murphy faced burglary charges that could not be proven and were dismissed.
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Luke Barton
Griffin
John Hayes
James Murphy
Barton
Fiend at Work in Chicago Murders Family
A Chicago restaurant waiter, John Miller, killed his two children with stabbing and slashing, wounded his wife, then fatally wounded himself after a spree driven by drink. Neighbors heard screams as he inflicted brutal injuries before the wife fainted.
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Beripps News Ass'n
Chicago
John Miller
Miller
Men Cleared as Evidence Fails to Convict
The defendants were charged with breaking into Henry Hensel’s jewelry store but the state lacked sufficient evidence to convict them.
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Henry Hensel
Skrydloff Leaves Vladivostok for St Petersburg
Admiral Skrydloff, long in command at Vladivostok, departed for St Petersburg this morning, ending his post in the Far East.
Deputy sheriffs present Sheriff with gold badge
The newly appointed deputy sheriffs presented Sheriff Lou Smith with a handsome gold sheriff's badge.
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Lou Smith
Civil rights ruling at Cecil cafe verdict
Johnson awarded 25 in damages against Smart and Gaffney proprietors of the Cecil cafe for denial of service because of color. They argued staff refused service and were not acting on instruction, but Judge Morris held the defendants liable. Johnson had sought 5000 dollars.
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