Thomson praised as Cedar river project engineer by supporters
Property owners with business before him praise Thomson as honest and capable. East coast engineers and chemists who studied the Cedar River route laud his skill and sound judgment, arguing the Cedar River water system and electric plant will stand as monuments to his ability despite slander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Engineers
Hermiste
Cedar River
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Miller Dacomplice In Washington Case
Unclear fragment references Miller and a complicity matter connected to Washington. Mentions A Richards and a police recon note. Details are fragmentary with no clear event or outcome.
Two Wreamens Co for the Parct Monticsiio Complete Fea
The fragment notes a business entry involving Two Wreamens Company tied to the Parct Monticsiio area and a complete feature with a Mi company. Details are sparse but indicate a collaborative project.
Oklahoma constitution rail rights clash spurs president warning
The president warned Oklahoma framers he will oppose the state constitution unless railroads gains are curtailed. He stated he will work to have the constitution rejected if the instrument is not modified to limit railroad rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps Special Service
Washington
Jan
Oklahoma
Great Northern and Union Pacific Open Main Lines
Traffic reopened as Great Northern and Union Pacific started service on their main lines today. Supplies are being rushed to towns along the lines, which have been extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Minn
Great Northern
Union Pacific
Miraculous Escape as Runaway Horses Tear Through City
A James street cable car scene recounts Arthur McKenna’s lifesaving dash to control a runaway team from Ninthav to Sixth av. The 1s year old driver for Wella and Erikeen grocers battled the snapping neck yoke and plunged the wagon into a pole, killing one horse but sparing others and ending with McKenna unhurt amid stunned witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Street
Arthur McKenna
Wella & Erikeen
McKenna
Ninthay
Athesla
Wighthaw
Thaw Family Rift Sways Courtroom Drama at Jury Selection
The Thaw case focuses on a rumored rift within the Thaw family as jurors are guarded and the defense seeks emotional insanity. District Attorney Jerome arranges psychiatric witnesses while tensions swirl over May McKenzie’s involvement and potential testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah
Tomba
Thaw
A. EB. Peabody
Peabody
May McKenzie
Fivelyn Thaw
Broadway
Hartridge
Alleniste
Jerome
Pecialista
Baal
Strong Earthquake Shocks Bluefield West Virginia
A heavy earthquake tremor was felt in Bluefield West Virginia at 1 o clock in the morning lasting about a minute with no serious damage reported. Local residents felt the ground shake and described it as a strong quake. Officials said there were no injuries or major impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippe Telegraph Service
Bluepfielom
W. Va
Prisoner's Family Members Named in New York Report
The Serious Telegraph Service reports from New York on January 26 that the prisoner's wife, mother and brother are mentioned in connection with the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Legislators Visit UV Exposition to Review 600000 University Plan
Four state officials and 20 senators along with 42 representatives arrived at the UV exposition to assess the proposed 600000 appropriation for new university buildings. Governor Mead and Lt. Gov. Coon welcomed them as 1100 students filled the assembly hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suniversity
Mead
Coon
Falconer
Johnson Sued Over Depot Contract Arrears
McDougall and Dinian sue B A Johnson for 2610 10 claiming to have furnished depot materials. The contract totaled 22371 50 with 2616 16 allegedly unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Johnson
Great Northern
McDougall & Dinian
George Ade’s Mother Dies in Kentland Ind
Mrs. John Ade mother of writer George Ade died of heart failure this morning in Kentland Indiana. She left six children surviving. In Washington state the City of Everett steamship to be withdrawn from the Seattle to Everett run for dry dock conversion to an oil burner. The Kitsap will cover Everett’s route during conversion due to coal shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps Telegraph Service
Kentland
Ind
John Ade
George Ade
Everett
Seattle
Kitsap
Tribute for General Alger Held in Washington
The president vice president and senate honored the late General Alger at his funeral from the residence at 2 PM. Taft Newberry and the Michigan congressional delegation attended with military groups. Dr Wallace Radcliffe officiated. the body was escorted by the Thirteenth cavalry to the station. Remains go to Detroit for Monday burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Gen
Alger
Taft
Newberry
Michigan
House of Representatives
Co Abr
Milite
Wallace Radcliffe
Thirteenth Cavalry
Detroit
Eight Hour Day for Women Move Grows in City
At a meeting of the Women's Century club yesterday a resolution backed an eight hour law for women in factories and stores. Mrs. Thomas C Widewell and Mrs. J H Jennings seek wider club support to urge the bill drafted for King County legislators to present to the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Century Club
Thomas C. Widewell
J. H. Jennings
King County
Pure Food Show Planned by Seattle Grocers
Four members of the Seattle Retail Grocers association announce a pure food exposition at Beans hall from February 4 to 16. Prizes will be awarded for top displays and for the grocer receiving the most orders for pure foods. A chemist will test foods and post results. Nearly all space is spoken for amid strong public interest. W Kelly of West Seattle reports W C Robb missing since January 21 from a logging camp across the sound. Robb the 65 year old, frail man weighing about 220 pounds, was last expected back last Monday and relatives fear an accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Retail Grocers’ Association
Bean's Hall
W. Kelly
West Seattle
W. C. Robb
Sound
Robb
Impeachment Arguments Resume in Thompson Trial
The Thompson trial produced a dramatic afternoon as the defense moved to impeach witnesses Olive Vosiewinkle and Dr Williamson. After contentious exchanges, Vosiewinkle was recalled to lay proper grounds for impeachment and Harshaw testified about comments on Chester. Thompson denied a claimed conversation with Dr Williamson and court adjourned to Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Special Service
Cec
Thompson
Wenaton
Tts
Olive Vosue
Williamson
Morris
A. G
Richard Huntoon
Dr. Williamson
Last Chapter in the Zook Grover Breach Case Concludes
Judge Albertson voided all judgments in favor of plaintiff Rosina Grover and dismissed the breach of promise suit against former Mal lara mayor James Zook. Grover had sued over a 1906 engagement while ill with tuberculosis and sought 10000 dollars, later reduced to 6000, with Supreme Court rulings upholding public policy against enforcing such contracts.
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Crover
Albertson
Jamee
Zook
Mallara
Rosina BE. Grover
Mayer
Miss Grover
Nineteen Perish In Dover Cotton Mill Fire
Dover New Hampshire January 26 Nine teen workers mostly women and girls die in a blaze at the Cocheco Manufacturing cotton mill. Fire officials report sixteen bodies recovered by noon and three more missing. Only one fire escape existed and most deaths occurred in the crush as workers fled the flames. The live property loss is estimated at 600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps Telegraph Service
Dover
N. H
Cocheco Manufacturing Co
Ben
Firefighters Aid As Blaze Destroys Property
Firemen performed many deeds of valor while citizens lent aid as the origin of the fire remains unknown and the extent of the damage is assessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herolam
Youngs Illness Forces Board Adjournment
Superintendent L B Youngs suffered a grip and stayed home, forcing the board of public works meeting to adjourn. Only the bid opening occurred, requiring no quorum, as street superintendents attended but received no official recognition.
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Young
L. B. Youngs
Il Newe
Board of Public Works
Bida
Representative Urged to Speed Wisconsin Repairs at Puget Sound
Washington January 26 Representative Jones was pressed by C P Kimball of Bremerton to push the navy department to hasten repair work on the Wisconsin at the Puget Sound navy yard. Jones visited the department and discussed the delay with officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps Telegraph Service
Washington
Representative Jones
C. P. Kimball
Bremerton
Navy Department
Wisconsin
Navy Yard
Puget Sound
Drowned Fireman H. C. Francia Near Galbraith Dock
The body of H. C. Francia, a fireman on the steamer W. W. Care, is reported missing after being drowned off the Galbraith dock Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galbraith Dock
H. C. Francia
W. W. Care
Arraignments Log Two Murder Robbery Cases In Ravenadale
Lorenz Fisher alias Polznik arraigned before Judge Morris pleading not guilty to first degree murder in the slaying of Alex Skroupa and serious wounding of Mike Skoupa at Ravenadale. Ed Mulley and Charles Matheson also pleaded not guilty to robbing James McPherson. trial set for Wednesday January 30 before Judge Morrin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenz Fisher
Polznik
Alex Skroupa
Mike Skoupa
Ravenadale
Morris
Ed. Mulley
Charles Matheson
James McPherson
Morrin
TIES THAT BIND ARE SEVERED
Divorces granted by Judge Morris this morning. Margaret Martin vs George Martin cites non support and awards custody to the mother. Rowe M Hanaman vs William Hanaman ends in divorce with wife custody of four children. Ellen Dallas divorces J A Dallas for non support with two children in custody. Delia Harris seeks to sever bonds with Mumford Harris after a Los Angeles marriage in 1893.
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Morris
Margaret Martin
George
Martin
Nanaimo
B.C
Rowe M. Hanaman
William H. Haneman
Georgetown
Nameupport
Medford
Wis
Ellen Dallas
J. A. Dallas
Scotland
Campbell
Arthur J. Campbell
Delia Harris
Mumford Harris
Los Angeles
Bremerton Gets Appropriation Discussion Opens
Washington news reports a forthcoming meeting of congressional delegation to debate a naval hospital for Bremerton and a recommended 75 000 appropriation with total caps proposed at 150 000 and later plans for an initial 100 000 and a 1 000 000 ceiling amid prior delegation inaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps Telegraph Service
Washington
Naval Hospital
Bremerton
Secretary of the Navy
Congress
Philippines
Alaska
Tears and Tears: Pansy Moore Fined in Police Court
The 22 year old Pansy Moore cried in police court as Judge Gordon fined her 25 dollars for alleged thefts. Fred Burgin claimed she deprived him of valuables. she cannot pay and faces jail. Jank Mann was arrested nearby for attempted mashing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pansy Moore
Gordon
Pansy
Fred Burgin
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