Rail official advocates abolishing grade crossings in Seattle area
J.O. Barling, president of the Chicago and St. Paul rail line, speaks in Seattle on highway grade crossings. He argues that while abolition may raise construction costs, it could reduce damage suits and accidents. Barling plans to stay in the sound country for two weeks, meeting with President L. W. Williams and local officials.
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Geda
King County Medical Society
Barlingaald
Willams
Washington
B.C. Pinghos
Barling
Thia
Barting
Sound Country
L. W. Williams
Chester Thompson in kangaroo court tale at jail
Testimony describes Chester Thompson in a county jail setting during a mock trial scene. Witnesses recall conversations, scaffolding outside, and threats of hanging as attorneys and others discuss the accused and his sanity.
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Star Berea
Lus Alias
Gustavison
Chester Thompson
Acounty
Morrin
Court House
Weill
Chester
Harvey, Vanderveer
Mackintosh
Mindere McKinnon
van Moore
Beating of Fleeing Prisoner By Officer Waller Reprimanded
A prisoner named Steele was fired upon and chased by officers near the waterfront. Officer Waller struck the prisoner three blows in the face after temper flared, and Capt. Laubecher admonished him, warning of discharge if the offense recurred.
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Waller
W. H. Waller
Laubecher Thie
Het Wappenstein
Steele
Herpelinck
Whil
Laubecher
Wappenstein
Fre Monters Raid Car of Coal
Premont residents seized a coal car tagged for Jenkins Company around 9 am and hauled away a large amount of coal. An onlooker woman threatened bystander with a piece of coal. company officials could not stop the raid.
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Premont
Jenkins Company
la Ont
Judge Finds No Fraud by Dr Tanser in Stock Trust Case
Judge Albertson ruled there was no evidence of fraud by Dr G L Tanser. The 75,000 shares held in trust for the New World Smelling Company were ordered returned to the company.
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New World Bmelling Company
G. L. Tanser
Albertson
Dr Tanser
Wreck on the Northern Pacific Near Green River Hot Springs
A wreck on the Northern Pacific near Green River Hot Springs at 10 this morning derailed a freight train and halted all inbound trains on the line. The Spokane to Seattle Express due at 8:10 was held at the scene. no injuries were reported.
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Northern Pacific
Green River Hot Springs
Spokane
Seattle
Oregon Legislature Opens Biannual Session With Organizing Fight
The biennial session opened in Salem as the house organized this afternoon. Frank Davy of Marton served as the opener. A senate fight could delay permanent organization until tomorrow. Rival candidates for speaker are W. Haines of Washington and C. W. Hedson of Multnomah.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Salem
Ore
Jan
House
Frank Davy
Marton
Senate
Kek. W. Haines
Washington
C. W. Hedson
Multnomah
Coal Shortage Leaves Beattie Suburbs in Cold Struggle
Beattie faces severe fuel distress as wood scarce and coal deliveries slow. Schools suspend operations due to bursting pipes and lack of heat while residents scramble for limited wagons selling at high prices. Police crack down on expressmen and sellers demanding licenses, as aid requests rise and relief struggles to reach hundreds in need.
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Mercer
Central
Stevens
Beard
C Charity Or Society
Anne E. Murray
Mies Murray
Cold Lake Town Feels Winter as Fuel Scarcity Bites
In Green Lake on January 14 residents report record cold with the lake nearly frozen again. Ice fishing drew many outdoors but risked slips as ice lay shallow and fuel shortages press households. Schools run on contracted fuel while dealers ration deliveries to weekly orders. County commissioners hosted a noon banquet at the Seattle Athletic Club for P. J. Smith, who earned a diamond Elk’s charm from friends.
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Green Lake
Coate
Cloaka
P. J. Smith
Seattle Athletic Club
Mr. H Smith
You Can’t Buy Coal And Cold Relief At Bartell’s
Bargain offer from Bartell's Red Cross Drug Store promotes cold relief items including White Pine Syrup Listerine Thymoline gargle and assorted cough drops at reduced prices. Stock includes cough medicines and throat care with emphasis on savings.
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Bartell
Red Cross
Lister
Bartell's
Anna Gould May Wed Actor Harry Woodruff
New York gossip says Mrs Gould who split from Count Boni de Castelane may marry again and name her childhood sweetheart Harry Woodruff the actor. Fifteen years ago Anna loved Woodruff who was then famed as the handsome actor. The Gould family once opposed the match but current talk hints Anna could return to her first love if Boni marries another heiress.
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Seattle Star
New York
Mrse. Gould
Count Hon de Castelane
Harry Woodruff
Anna Gould
Jay Gould
Woodruff
Anna Gold
Gould
Anne
Mindy
Las Byrnes
Detective Bureau
Gould Mansion
Wruff
Boni de Castellane
Anna
Sas
Boni
Mme. Lettellier
Mme. Gould
Heirs Challenge Sullivan Estate as Claims Near Hundred
Superior Judge Griffin hears continued claims in the Sullivan estate case with nearly a hundred beneficiaries. Two Washington, D. C. women add genealogical links, including Cork born claimants, while Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Orenne pursues an appeal to overturn the decision.
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Sullivan
Frater
Washington, D. C
J. Collinge
John Sullivan
Cork
Corcorans
Callaghans
A. Dugan
Washington
John Bulliven
Nae Orenne
An Griffin
Hear Drug Case Thursday
Three days of police crusade target the drug evil with Chief Wappenstein to stamp it out. A suspect, held at 646 First Avenue, admitted guilt and was released on $100 bail. More arrests are promised as Curley’s hearing is set for Thursday.
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Pacific Comat Company
Chef Wappenstein
Wappenstein
First Ay
Curley” Ley
Mead Seeks Grand Jury Basis for Requisitions
Gov Mead informs Oregon Gov Chamberlain will not honor his request for rendition of a fugitive unless requisitions rest on an indictment by a grand jury or a complaint before a committing magistrate. He directs prosecutors to base future papers on proper formal indictment or complaint.
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Olympia
Wash
Gov. Mead
Oregon
Man Attacked by Vicious Dog in City Intersection
Earry Colonskie of 801 Columbia waited for a car at Yesterway and Broad way when a white bulldog attacked him. He was knocked down and bitten on the spine hands and legs. Bystanders chased the dog away. Assistant Humane Officer Vaupell shot the dog later that day. Owner listed as Charles Berry man of 16 Yeouler way.
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Earry
Z. Colonskie
Columbia
Yesterway
Broadway
Vaupell
Charles Berryman
Evans Missing After Tacoma Prompt Raises Questions
James Evans allegedly told Captain Lierd of the Portland fire department he was bound for Tacoma, but the bookkeeper has not reached Tacoma and no further word has emerged. J. B Thomas Co. has nearly halted the search. Early efforts sent firm representatives to Tacoma to trace crews and reports, yet no credible leads. Friends fear Evans may be mentally unsettled.
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James Evans
Lierd
Portland
Copper Strike Near Ogden Sparks Mining Rush
In Utah the Lake Copper company property about 20 miles from Ogden reports a large strike of native copper running 50 percent. The vein is feet wide, drawing a big rush of miners who call it the biggest find west of the Rocky range.
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Ogden
Utah
Lake- Copper Company
Rocky Range
Northwest Faces Historic Cold as Rivers Freeze
The northwest endures the coldest weather in years amid a fuel shortage. The Columbia River freezes at Vancouver blocking upper navigation while the Willamette runs with floating ice. Portland reports widespread winter hardship.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Portland
Ore
Northwest
Columbia River
Vancouver
Willamette River
Pipe fire at Madison Street restaurant disrupts morning cook
Cold weather froze pipes in Mrs Seheneder's restaurant at 1156 Madison. When the cook lit a fire at six this morning the stove exploded and caused a small fire. No injuries reported. Firemen contained the blaze quickly.
Sky Pilot Becomes Colorado Governor Plans Dual Roles
Rev Buchtel as governor pledges same thorough, practical administration seen in his university leadership. He will preach Sundays from University Park bungalow while directing state affairs, living near University Hall and the capitol. He requires candidates for appointments to answer questions with party endorsements.
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Roosevelt
University Park
University Hall
State Capitol
Reverend H. A. Buchtel Died at 69 Pastoral Service Across States
H A Buchtel D B Lt aged 69 died near Akron Ohio He graduated from DePauw University in 1872 He served as a missionary in Bulgaria and later as pastor of Methodist churches in Zionsville Greencastle Knightstown Richmond Lafayette and Indianapolis Indiana He was Chancellor of the University of Denver since January 1 1900 and had also lived in Denver Mount Vernon New York and Orange New Jersey
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Akron
Depauw Univeorsity
Bulgaria
Zionsville
Greencantle
Knightstown
Hichmond
Lafayette W
Indianapolia
Ind
Denver
Col
Mt. Vernon
N. Y
Orange
N. J
University of Denver
Denver welcomes new governor Henry A. Buchtel
Special Correspondence notes Henry A. Buchtel a minister and university chancellor becomes Colorado's new governor. Elected on the Republican ticket, his selection is seen largely as a tribute to his citizenship and educational leadership as he begins his term.
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Denver
Colorado
Henry A. Buchtel
University of Denver
Indignation Meeting At Chamber Of Commerce
A mass meeting gathered at the Chamber of Commerce this afternoon as indignant citizens voiced strong criticisms of the fuel situation. Attendees demanded action and accountability from local officials and utility providers.
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Chamber of Commerce
Judge Griffin Adjourns Court For Recuperation
Superior Judge Griffin adjourns court until January 21 to recuperate after his strenuous research into the Sulii van estate. The judge will go duck hunting.
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Griffin
Suliivan
Outdoor suit with sealskin trim and Mechlin lace
A visiting toilette described in rich fabrics features golden brown cloth trimmed with sealskin and natural colored diamots. The corselet skirt, bolero, and muff showcase sealskin and Mechiin lace with a deep brown velvet girdle, velvet accents, and elaborate embroidery.
California Assembly Bill Aims to Extend Exclusion Policy
Sacramento January 14 Assemblyman Coghlan introduced a resolution urging California’s congressional delegation to support applying the exclusion law to Japanese residents. The measure seeks to broaden wartime restrictions and reflect anti Japanese sentiment in policy.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Bacramento
Assemblyman Coghlan
California
Congress
Woman and Infant Drown After Cistern Jump
Tibert Martin of Beripps reports that Mrs. Tibert Martin leapt into a cistern with her two month old baby in the early hours. Both perished in the incident.
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Beripps Telegraph Service
Gehkobh
Wis
Tibert Martin
Induction of Guasones as county commissioner and Parish sworn in
Guasones was formally inducted as a county commissioner to succeed Charles Seckismann who replaced Charles J. Baker on the Board. Court house officials began service. T. A. Parish was sworn in as county assessor, replacing F. W. Peters.
Unanimous House Endorses Dismissal of Negro Troops
In Austin the house today adopted a resolution endorsing the president's dismissal of black troops amid wartime policy. The action reflects official support for military personnel changes and racial matters discussed in the period context.
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Austin
House
Operator Blamed as IC C Resumes Wreck Probe
The Interstate Commerce Commission today resumed its inquiry into the December 30 Baltimore and Ohio wreck that killed 45 people. Operator Dutro is held responsible by the coroner's jury.
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Star
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Baltimore & Ohio
Dutro
Engineer Killed in Fog Crash at Dehaven
Pittsburg dispatch reports the Baltimore and Ohio Chicago Express struck a switch engine in fog at Dehaven this morning. Engineer Myers was killed and Fireman Leads fatally injured.
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Pittsburg
Baltimore & Ohio
Dehaven
Chicago Express
Myers
Burglars Loot Reamen's Saloon on Main Street
Burglars entered Reamen's saloon at 8 West Main Street by smashing a window and stole $1.10 from the cash register during the night. No suspects named in the readable text.
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Reamen
W. Mainst
Labor unions address at Hieuwen church meeting
At a regular Methodist ministers meeting a labor union representative spoke about why working men skip church, arguing they refuse to sit beside a millionaire who has gouged them during the week.
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Hieuwen Church
Carnegie Will Plans Vast Philanthropy After Death
Special correspondence reports Edward M. Bigelow's claim that Andrew Carnegie showed him a recently drawn will not to be disclosed until death. The document reportedly outlines plans to spend many millions on philanthropic causes, including another large allocation to Pittsburgh, though Carnegie doubted the city's ability to use it wisely.
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Star
Pittsburg
Andrew Carnegie
Edward M. Bigelow
Bigelow
New York
Skibo
Public Works
Carnegie
Mr. Bigelow
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