Trains Crash Kills 21 Near Rochester
The Southwestern Limited rear ended the Wolverton Express near South Byron causing 21 deaths and many injuries. Identified victims include B Cummins of New York and Jennie Levene of New York, with others listed as survivors or missing amid the morning wreck.
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Rochester
N.Y
New York
Bigby
Dougherty
Jennie Levene
BE. Leonard, Jr
Grand Rap Jones
Porter
New
Harvey
Michil
Unt
Mich
Feminists in Japan push to shed image and lead reform
A Japanese feminist movement seeks to overturn the stereotype of women as merely cute objects. Madam Hirooka is cited as a leading figure, rumored to have led a large estate after her husband's death and involved in banking coal and insurance interests, shaping a broader push for progress.
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N. BE. Ajto
Japan
Hirooka
Inter Ma
Alsace Brings Out National Treasures
In Lorraine and across homes of the poor, signs of France’s wartime memory appear. Arches of branches crown doorways and windows show inscriptions honoring France and its soldiers, with relics recalling Napoleon and past glories during a time of German occupation.
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Alsace
N. FE
Thruout
Lorraine
France
Napoleon
Smelting Works Proposed in Newscastle South Wales
Report from Newcastle in New South Wales states that an English company with a capital of 25,000,000 plans to establish works for smelting and the manufacture of metals. The venture aims to develop local industry with significant investment and employment opportunities.
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Newcasttle
South Wales
Stage folk bring good bills to first-nighters
Seattle audiences at the Metropolitan and surrounding houses enjoyed opening week acts. Antoinette Rochte led the laughs in Twin Beds while other performers undercut with acts from Apple Blossom Time to The Only Girl. The Wilkes Theatre offered Jerry with a strong cast and Oak Theatre presented The Three Wits and The College Girl among many vaudeville and musical numbers.
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Mter
Antoinette Rochte
Saul Vernon
Josephine Saxe
William Courteen
Josephine
Kess Stafford
Norah
Margaret Phillip
Ten Eyck Clay
Metropolitan
Orpheum
Moore Theatre
Flos Ruegger
Grace
Soprano
Miss Ruegger
Lizar
Jim
Marian Harkins
Grace Huff
Jerry
Wilkes Theatre
Hille Burke
Seattle
Wilkes
Montague Wade
Wade
Ivan Mier
Wilkes Company
Cornelia Glass
Joan Doubleday
Jane Darwell
Henry Hall
Peter Flag
Norman Feuster
Priggs
Oak Theatre
Lew White
Abe Kabibbie
Kabibbie
Gerard
Lou Davis
Mollie Mack
Lou Davie
Dew Hill
del Betes
Madeline Rowe
Claud Kelly
Levy
Henry Sherr
Winter Gardens
George Rehn
Jack Clifton
DoctorSays Influenza Serum U S Property Seized
Dr Karl Meyer of the Hooper Institute says Spanish influenza serums offer no immunity and the current vaccines are ineffective. The report cites German seizure of Am erican assets worth about 206 million, including International Harvester and Hinger Sewing Machine Co properties, with wartime office removals in 1918 and 1917.
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Portland
Karl Lh Meyer
Hooper Institute of Medical Research
University of California
Christiania
John Henry Cooney
International Harvester Co
Germany
I. IL. Co
Hamburg
America
Hinger Sewing Machine Co
Priest Fined for Holding Church During Flu Ban
Davenport reports Rev. Charles McAleer pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic church was fined 50 dollars for conducting services during the flu ban. He pleaded not guilty claiming church doctrine exempt from health rules, and the case proceeded in court Saturday.
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Davenport
Charles McAleer
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Frisco Probes Tong War Men Indictment Planned
Frisco police captain plans to ask the grand jury to indict eight tong leaders on murder charges. He says tong chiefs can order killings and end the tong war at will as a Chinese war looms. Hip Bens accuse Sin Suey Yens of buying off 36 Hip Sens and demanding large indemnities and family support funds.
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Ban Francisco
Duncan Matheson
Grand
Matheson
Princess Patricia to Wed February 27
London reports the wedding of Princess Patricia to Commander Rameau of the Privy Navy will be held at Westminster Abbey on February 27. Official announcement made today amid a social program featuring Edith Wilma Lucille Krammer Helen Jewell and Jack Jackson with the Metropolitan Trio providing entertainment and an encore performance.
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London
Patricia
Rameau
Dpritieh Navy
Westminster Abbey
Edith Wilma
Lucille Krammer
Helen Jewell
Jack Jackson
Peru Elevates Legation to Embassy in Washington
Peru has raised its legation in Washington to embassy rank. The State Department asked Congress to upgrade the U S legation in Peru to an embassy. Benton McMillin will become ambassador to Peru, while Manuel de Freyre moves to Japan and China and Dr Francisco Tudela is sent to Washington as ambassador.
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N. FE. A
Peru
Washington
State Department
Congress
United States
Benton McMillin
Manuel de Freyre
Japan
China
Francisco Tudela
American steamer limping to port near Halifax
The American Steamship Tuckahoe, en route from New York to Halifax, reports a leaking condition 214 miles off the coast. Distress messages were sent yesterday. The Castalia, also in distress, had its crew transferred to the Bergensjord, which is standing by.
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Halifax
Tuckahoe
New York
Bergensjord
Ermine Is Cheap in Cherry Blossom Land
Special to The Star reports Japan sourcing fur from Kamehatka Manchuria and North Japan with prices up 40 percent from last year. Beavers and otters fetch $25 to $50. ermine now costs $3 to $5, while white fox brings $40 to $75 and red fox about half. Silver fox, very rare, sells for $200 to $1,000 each.
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N. B. Ad Forio
Japan
Kamehatka
Manchuria
Japan Revenue Gain Big
Tokyo reports Japan's revenue for the current year above 500 million dollars, up 140 million from the previous year, as of January 13. The Special to The Star notes a substantial stride in national income.
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Tokyo
Japan
Swiss Guard Silent About World’s Most Famous Man
The corps of guards remains low key and nonchalant as rumors spread about the world’s most famous figure visiting Vatican City. Officials say no ceremony is planned and the public should not expect a crowd or tribute.
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Corporal
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