Mother of railroad president killed in New Haven fire
Fire destroyed the residence of Samuel Higgins manager of the New Haven and Hartford railroad. His mother Mrs Isabella Higgins aged 84 died. His wife Mrs M E Corbin his daughter Teabe and his young son escaped by jumping from second story windows. Fire blamed on overheated furnace. Higgins away when alarm sounded.
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U. P
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New New Haven
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Teabe
Higgins
Moore
Weatherman Overestimates Warm Spell a Bum Steer
A city bulletin recaps weather chatter showing Weatherman predicted moderating warmth that failed. Thermometers ranged six to thirteen degrees above, yet overall outlook remains cold with more snow possible and no sustained warm trend expected for several days.
Illinois Deadlock Recount Aims After November Election
Bulletin reports the Illinois legislature canvassed the November election vote to declare the winner. Deneen is governor after the deadlock, with plans for ration arrangements announced as the session continued in Springfield on January 13.
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Illinois
Deneen
Springfield
Senate
Illinois recount filed as deadlock continues in 1910 race
Springfield reports a legislative stalemate prompts recount petitions in both houses over the Illinois gubernatorial contest. Democrats claim 15,000 non naturalized voters favored Deene n, while Stevenson tally shows 90 Republican votes.
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Springfield
WUP
Charles
Deoene Terner
Illinois
Mie Democrate
Higs
Stevenson
JOLT HANDED TILLMAN JOLT HANDED TILLMAN
Attorney General Hona released a letter alleging Senator Tillman engaged with Oregon land issues, claiming he sought to control western lands but did not publicly discuss legacy or purchases. The document ties Tillman to influence over lands without specific monetary details.
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Honalatter
Tillman
Oregon
Craemer Reunited With Family After Long Imprisonment
Henry Craemer, once sentenced to hang for murder, returns home after nearly 15 years in the penitentiary at 1739 Melrose Place. His daughter Minna accompanied him from prison and the reunion drew an emotional crowd as other family members gathered. Craemer questions further trials and asserts innocence based on the prior case evidence. The meeting with Warden Wegener marked his release.
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Philiptha Mueller
Melrose Place
Minna
Craemer
Wegener
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Mise Craemer
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Walla Walla Penitentiary
Ike
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Strychnine Ties Death of Miss Amanda Fwe gell
Coroner inquest into the death of Miss Amanda Fwe gell finds strychnine poisoning as the cause after she ingested headache powder. Chemists report a large amount of strychnine in her stomach and a similar dose in the poison years earlier. Police believe Mrs Ka, after a quarrel, took the poison herself in a crisis, leaving a tablet that was accidentally given to the young woman.
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Young Matron Shot and Killed in Husband's Presence
Mrs. Margaret Doenitz, 22, was shot dead at Elliott station near Renton yesterday at 9 30 PM. The husband, the sole witness, says she was playing with a revolver and it discharged accidentally. Coroner notified, body to Renton. the couple had moved there recently and planned poultry farming as a livelihood.
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Margaret Doenitz
Elliott Station
Renton
Doenus
Snyder
Pilloté Station
Cedar River
City Council Panel Sets Special Friday Talk on Subway Franchise
The city council committee will hold a special session Friday to take up the Boody/Diey subway franchise. The franchise was discussed yesterday but no definite action was reached.
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Subway
Washington sophomore aims to rewrite the Bible
Glen Hoover a University of Washington sophomore plans a radical revision of the Bible to remove improper passages and features. He says the project will take one to two years and result in a readable version suitable for children, with the revised text eventually released in book form.
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Glen Hoover
University of Washington
Lberal Arte
Perme Moe
Hibie Steletty
Northern Italy Hit by Severe Early Morning Earthquake
An early morning earthquake shook Tuscany and several Northern Italian cities including Genoa Milan Venice Padua and Florence. Reports say damage potential is heavy though initial word lists no deaths. Later messages say the quake may be more severe than first thought with sparse details.
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U. Po
Tuscany
Italy
Genoa
Milan
Lombardi
Venice
Padua
Venetia
Florence
Liberty Bell Requested for Seattle A-Y-P Fair
Mayor Reyburn receives numerous requests from Seattle and Pacific coast groups to loan the Liberty Bell for the A-Y-P exposition. He favors granting the petition and the city council will act soon.
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Philadelphia
U. P
Reyburn
Seattle
Washington State
Pacific Coast
Perkins Elected Senator in Sacramento Joint Session
United States Senator George C. Perkins was formally elected in Sacramento as the session of the legislature completed its vote. Perkins sent telegraphic thanks from Washington after the confirmation. Burton Named Senator in Columbus Cleveland’s Theodore E. Burton to replace Foraker and serve with senator Dick. Havana’s congress adjourns for Gomez inauguration on January 28.
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Cal
U. P
United States
George C. Perkins
Seasion
Perkine
Washington
Burton
Columbus
Ohio
Theodore E. Burton
Cleveland
Joseph Benson Foraker
Jefferson
Havana
New Cuban Congress
Gomez
Earthquake Shocks Reported in Alaska Towns
Dispatches from Alaska report two northern towns felt tremors last Monday afternoon. Nome recorded a 15 second shock at 3 pm with a 7 second aftershock. Ketchikan felt a light quake shortly after 3. Fairbanks reported none. Press dispatches questioned if the Aleutian activity signaled volcanic activity.
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Nome
Michael
Weet
Enat
Ketchuak
Fairbanks
Juneau
Valdes
Douging
Aleutian
Cameron Found Guilty in Bribery Case at Tube City
Jury in Piptsburg returns a verdict after 15 minutes. Charles G. Cameron, president of the Tube City Railroad car company, convicted of bribery related to a councilman’s case. Prosecutors say he offered $25,000 for freedom. Cameron’s attorney announced plans for a new trial.
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U. P
Chariee G. Cameron
Tube City
Cameron
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Wreck of 647-ton schooner off Surf, California
A 647-ton schooner wrecked near Surf, Meht, California. Twenty-one aboard were drowned after attempts to reach shore failed during a rescue effort at 10:30 last night. The vessel carried 1,100,000 feet of lumber and was built a year and a half ago.
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Cal
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Weather Forecast: Light Snow Tonight and Tomorrow
A light snow tonight and tomorrow brings continued cold temperatures. Moderate northeast winds prevail, with unsettled conditions expected as colder air remains in place.
Joint Session at Olympia Opens with Gov Message
The legislature in Olympia meets in a joint session after a morning pause to hear Gov Albert A. message. Representative Howard D from King and other members discuss bills and the February 23 deadline for introductions. January 20 is observed for W H Thompson and Walter J Reed, deceased members.
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Olympia
Howard D
King
W. H. Thompson
Walter J. Reed
Ate
Albert A
Entombed Miners Plunge to Doubtful Rescue
In West Virginia at Lick Branch colliery an explosion yesterday entombed about a hundred miners. Eleven bodies were recovered and the chance of rescuing any trapped workers has been abandoned. The disaster reignited fears over the fate of those still inside.
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Lick Branch
Star to Give Monster Theatre Party
The Star offers 300 tickets for a Ben Hur theatre party at Moore theatre during the week of January 25. Students must write a one hundred fifty word essay on Ben Hur to compete, with a noon January 20 deadline and winners announced January 22.
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Star
Lew Wallace
Moore Theatre
Ben Hur
the Star
Wash
Star Office
Union
University Ste
John Cort
Corruption Exposed in Oregon Legislature Sparking Senate Deadlock
Salem reports reveal a planned effort to defeat the people's choice by pressuring legislators to boycott a joint convention and stall the senatorial election. A steering committee circulates petitions urging Gov. Chamberlain to resign after a U.S. Senate win, violating the corrupt practices act and risking prosecution.
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Salem
Ore
U. P
Oregon
United States
Gov. Chamberlain
Minister Believed Frozen to Death in New Mexico Snowstorm
Rev. C. H. Tracy of Brooklyn New York is missing after visiting Queen to perform a marriage ceremony. He had been wintering with his son in Carlsbad New Mexico. Authorities fear he perished in the blizzard after 48 hours without contact.
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N. M
U. P
C. H. Tracy
Brooklyn
N. Y
Queen
Bryan Asks John Full Bryan Asks Jon Full Fight on Olympia Bound Train
Olympia dispatch reports Senator Robert F. Booth and J. W. Bryan fought on a train en route to Olympia. The Bar Association will investigate Bryan’s conduct as attorney. Bryan writes to State Bar President Bridges demanding Judge Yakey reveal any information he has. He denounces adversaries as ravenous wolves and pledges to defend his professional integrity.
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Robert F. Booth
King
J. W. Bryan
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Bryan
Booth
Bridges
State Bar Association
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Puget Mill Company
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Dollarville
Santa’s late gift warms Seattle as charity fills needs
The Star reports a late Christmas aid surge as readers deliver clothing and mechanical toys to two large office tables. A grateful father weeps as a child exclaims you work for Santa, while the editorial office aids cold families with warm garments. Dozens seek undergarments and boots, all fitted out with care.
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