Prison Break at McNeill’s Island Convicts Escape
Eleven inmates escaped from the Unit penitentiary on McNeill’s Island after digging a hole through the wall and boiler room access. Guards and marshals, aided by Marines, hunted the island while a large force patrolled the grounds. Rewards offered and fear of outside help raise tension as captures continue.
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McNeil
Ume
War
Pamer
Coll No. 10
Harry Davis
Nome
Welch
Ali
Gettler
Belr Doate
Isthmian Canal Commission backs Panama route
The president this afternoon sent to Congress the Isthmian canal commission’s unanimous recommendation favoring the Panama route for the United States. The Isthmian canal report is unanimous.
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Isthmian Canal Commission
United States
Tennessee River Improvement Memorial Presented in House
A delegation from the Tennessee River and Improvement Association appeared before the House Rivers and Committee urging the necessity for Tennessee River improvement. They presented a memorial calling for an appropriation of one and a half dollars.
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Tennessee River and Improvement Association
House Rivers and Committee
Tennessee River
Fire destroys Trinity Episcopal Church in Seattle
A morning blaze gutted Trinity Episcopal Church and the rectory on Highth Avenue Seattle destroying the church building, organ, memorial windows and furnishings. Firefighters contained spread to the rectory while the cause is suspected electrical wiring. parishioners and leaders vow to rebuild as fundraisers and a post fire meeting proceed.
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Seattle
Highth Avenue
Church of Destructor Gut
Mace
T. W. It
Fesnet
Gowen
H Gowen
B. Haynes
Trinity Parish
Dean Watson
Gower
BH. Pelly
England
Battle in Panama Bay Tangles Warring Vessels
News dispatches report a naval battle in Panama Bay with six vessels involved. Government and rebel ships exchange fire as land forces fortify positions. several ships including the Laurata are sunk or on fire. The Philadelphia and other authorities monitor the engagement from nearby.
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Colon
Colombia
Panama
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Mead
Philadelphia
New Meads
Tahilia
New York
Panama Railway Company
Panama Harbor
International speed and figure skating championship at Davos Platz
Skaters from Austria France Germany Sweden Holland and others compete Saturday in Davos Platz for speed events 500 1500 5000 10000 meters and figure events including pair skating Interscholastic speed races and a 600 meter girls race Mike Davidson of Newberg NC represents the United States as reigning U S fancy skating champion and is favored to win her class first prize.
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Geneva
Austria
France
Germany
Sweden
Holland
Davos Platz
America
Mike Davidson
Newberg
N. C
United States
Liquor War Targets Seattle Grocers and Delis
Seattle Wholesale Liquor Dealers Association seeks arrests of seven grocery and delicatessen proprietors for selling liquor in quantities under a gallon in violation of city ordinances. The group plans to move against druggists, claiming between $200 and $600 “fees” create unfair competition and vows to prosecute all noncompliant dealers.
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Seattle Retail Liquor Dealers’ Association
Seattle
Jas
Morrison
Association
Delicatessen
Liquor War Looms After Warrant Servings Across District
Detective Charlie Phillips served seven warrants on men charged in Saturday's complaints. Investigators report evidence against many drug stores showing whiskey available in all but a few shops. Wholesalers threaten counter action against retailers over Sunday and early morning closing ordinances.
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Chariie Phillips
Anxiety Over Missing Grant Transport With Taft
In Cincinnati on January 20 anxiety grew over the US transport Grant not yet arrived in San Francisco with Judge Taft aboard. By noon in San Francisco no word had been received. delay blamed on a foul bottom.
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San Francisco
Pacire Steam Navigation Company
Chiquita
Panama
Central America
Cincinnati, CO
Taft
Vaccination Favored by Local Physicians Says Report
Local physicians show strong support for vaccination as essential in public health. The survey highlights high approval among practitioners and calls for continued emphasis on immunization efforts in the community.
Medical Opinions On Vaccination Risks And Benefits
Local doctors surveyed by The Star share views on vaccination amid samalipox outbreaks. Dr Carrel cites two thirds believing in vaccines, no real danger when properly administered, and that vaccination reduces smallpox severity. Dr Merkel values prevention, while other physicians note minor risks from incompetent administration but no overall danger. Overall, experts favor vaccination as a life-saving preventive with caveats for proper technique.
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United States
Star
Vaccination Considered Very Effective Against Smallpox
The report quotes Dr Weg and other physicians praising vaccination as a preventive for smallpox. They state vaccination is widely supported, usually effective, and reduces disease severity or prevents it entirely. Experts note rare cases of injury if vaccine purity or administration fail, but immunity persists years after vaccination with milder illness if exposed later.
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Pasweny
M. Carrelt
M. E. A. McKechnie
Ancei
Weg
BE. Weldon Young
Will A. Shannon
Senate Debates Philippines Tariff Bill and Franking Privilege
Senator Allison returns to the floor after the holidays and is greeted on re election. Senator Lodge reports the Philippine tariff bill and plans quick passage with debate. Rawlins submits a minority cub bill to modify import taxes. The majority favors 75 percent of Dingley rates with further reductions on taxed exports. The Senate passes the House bill granting franking privileges to Mrs McKinley.
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Washington, D. C
Allison
Iowa
Senate
Lodge
Rawlins
Philippines
United States
McKinley
Reconcentrado order issued by Gen Bell in Luzon
Washington D C Jan 20 A copy of the reconcentrado order issued by Gen Bell commanding the department of Southern Luzon was received. It requires natives to surrender movable food supplies by a set date or face confiscation or destruction of property. Bell says the measure aims to starve insurgents who would endure endless fighting if food supported them.
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Washington, D. C
Bell
Department of Southern Lugon
Weyler
Kitchener
Hell
Robbery Case Tied to Valet in New York Mansions
New Orleans man says his former valet Thomas Manners stole jewelry worth 65000 dollars from his New York and White Plains residences. The suspect, identified as BEdourd Kern, showed no visible distress when confronted by his former employer and will be sent to New York for further proceedings.
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New Orleans
Paul
Thomas Manners
Bedourd Kern
New York
White Plains
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Ainsworth
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Marning
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Washington
Revenue
Manning
Tacoma
Ide
Arshal Eh
Toda McNeil
Carl Hanson
MacNeill's Island
Trinity Episcopal Church
T. T. Finor
G. M. Haller
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Huntant
A. C. Anderson
Mermory
Rs. Paddock
Padock
W. Sackman
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T Morris Hall
W.N. Redfeld
Beatie
Pmiakr
Trent
Rookevelt
Prince Henry of
Prussia
News Ion
Panama Bay
Panama Canalry
Boyaca
Eine Steam Navigation Company
Chiculto
Washington, ED
State Department
Conaul General
Bay of
Panama Company
Miss Davidson
Horace E. Merkel
George Warmberger
Dr. Eimer
BE. Meg
C. B. Hoye
Adams & Blanchard
Second Ave
Hinckley
Adams& Blanchard
Stewart & Holmes Drug Co
First Avenue
Shellac
Star Paint & Wall Paper Co
Lota
Madrona Park
Rainier Heights
Madison Street
Queen Anne
University and Columbia Marines
South Seattle
Weat Beattie
Ballard
Herbert
Scheverman
Cherry Street
Lion Clothing House
LION
First
South Cor. Main
Vicinity
Morris
Standard Furniture Co
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