France and Italy Face Possible War Demonstration
Paris reports feverish naval and military activity as France contemplates a land and sea response over Italian seizures of French vessels. An Algerian regiment is ordered to Tunis, and repairs on the dreadnought Vergniaud are accelerated as officials urge immediate release of French ships held as contraband carriers. A separate dispatch notes William Jennings Bryan accepting the presidency of the Winona assembly and Bible conference board in South Bend Indiana.
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Japan Current Shifts Along Alaska Coast Amid Warm Winter
United Press Leased Wire reports Alaska ship logs show the Japan current moving eastward due to volcanic activity. Vessels near Cordova note altered positions between Cape Stellas and Cape Plattery. Edith's log confirms the drift amid unusually warm weather and December earthquake shocks on the Alaska peninsula.
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Japan
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Seattle
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Copper River & Northwestern Railroad
California
Alaska Peninsula
Rebels mistreat Pekin leaders in Mukden purges
Reported torture and dismemberment plagued 21 prominent republican captives seized at Mukden as imperialists retaliate for rebellion. Victims included the president of the revolutionary conference and other leaders whose bodies were displayed in the streets with warnings to supporters.
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Pekin
Mukden
Hankow
Nanking
Fight for Free Tolls Through the Canal
West Coast Lumber Manufacturers' Association urged free tolls for American shipping via the Panama Canal at its annual meeting in Centralia. J. N. Teal outlined a united Pacific coast push and announced a publicity campaign to influence Congress as toll reductions are considered.
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West Coast Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Panama Canal
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Centralia
J. N. Teal
Portland
Pacific Coast
Congress
Teal
Five Governors Boosting Roosevelt for Politics
Kansas Governor Stubbs joined Roosevelt supporters at the national committee headquarters joined by Missouri Governor Hadley Michigan Governor Osborn New Jersey Governor Fort and West Virginia Governor Glasscock. Stubbs said Kansas businessmen favor Roosevelt as a known quantity with a clear program. He predicted Roosevelt could carry Kansas by about 75000 if he accepts the Republican nomination and noted Roosevelt’s practicality over progressive critics.
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Longworth Meets Taft After Col Roosevelt Visit
Nicholas Longworth of Ohio returned from Sagamore Hill and met with President Taft. Longworth declined to disclose any message from Theodore Roosevelt. In Sacramento Gov Johnson left for the East at 1 30 PM en route to New York.
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Col. Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Nicholas Longworth
Ohio
Taft
Longworth
Sacramento
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East
New York
No Kiss for Him Burglar Foiled by Quick Chase
A well dressed burglar demanded a kiss from Mrs. Mary Dow ling in Ablinee n Washington. He drew a revolver and placed it on a table, but she wrestled back both purse and weapon and chased him from her home.
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United Press
Mary Dowling
San Diego Man Forges Guarantee For Santa Ana Marriage License
A San Diego man was a dollar short for a Santa Ana marriage license in a brief span of intrigue. J H Currie spoke with the clerk while a friend’s guarantee was arranged, and the license was issued. Millie Corron, the bride-to-be, appeared at the clerk’s desk.
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Santa Ana
Cal
J. H. Currie
San Diego
Millie Corron
Currie
Woman Robbed of Diamonds Worth 1000 Dollars
A burglar entered Mrs. Charles Whittlesey's home at 1220 Federal Avenue last evening between 7 and 11 through a second story window and stole diamonds totaling 1000 dollars. The thief left the ladder, rummaged the house, and passed up other valuables. Also reported missing were a pearl ring with diamonds, a solitaire diamond ring, a Japanese crystal necklace, a fob with Roman coins, a sapphire ring, a gold watch engraved L. L. W., a silver watch and chain, a miniature of Mme. Lamballe with monogram A N. &, a pearl pin, a opal and diamond brooch, a silver bonbon case, and 3.60 in silver.
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Charles Whittlesey
Federal
Ie. Whittlesey
Otlo
Surmmitav
Mme. Lamballe
Birthday Telegrams Pile Up for Emperor William
Berlin January 27 Emperor William today received felicitations from kings princes and presidents on his 63rd birthday. Messages came from heads of nations and other figures wishing health and long life as the emperor remained in good spirits. The imperial chancellor and several army generals called.
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Berlin
Empere Erlin
William
Miners’ Fight for Peace Faces Capital Labor Talks
In Indianapolis on January 27 a capital labor conference hears counter demands to the United Mine Workers of America. Operators push a 10 percent wage cut, stop prepaying coal, and curb union dues check off. A middle ground is hoped for.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Capital-Labor Conference
On &Y Mutual
French Newspapers Demand Action Over Turkish Prisoners
French papers denounce the government for not breaking relations with Italy over the Italian refusal to release Turkish prisoners seized aboard the French steamer Manouba. They demand a firm posture and accuse the government of a hostile attitude.
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Paris
Italy
Candy Man’s Personal Crisis Reports Lead to Suicide
Oakland the leading candy manufacturer Emil Lehnardt shot himself in the basement lavatory of his Broadway store after months of ill health from overwork. He was 50. Discovered after his extended absence raised concern. Tempe bank vault dynamited early today by three men who fled as officers closed in. No loot found and sheriff’s posse on their trail.
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Emil Lehnhardt
Broadway
Lehnhardt
Temph, Ariz
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Rudolph Herbert
San Francisco
Rip van Winkie
O. J. Green
Sharon
Dre Roy Hathaway
Redondo
Cal
Girls Wed a Docile College Bred Cowboy on a Ranch
Merced, January 26. Mrs Allan Ruddie tells how she lives on a ranch 18 miles from the nearest town, riding with her husband and helping in work while her needlework travels in a bag. She says leap year offers many good suitors if one is willing to look.
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Cal
Allan Ruddie
Ruddie
Ruddle
Leap Year Club Sparks Youth Romance Clash
In Danielson Connecticut Marie a sixteen year old joins a Leap Year Club pledging marriage this year to her sweetheart Charlie Baker. When Marie informs her mother the plan triggers a veto as the mother orders Marie to break the engagement and delay marriage.
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Charlie Baker
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Charles Baker
Breaks a Cold in a Day by Pine Concentrate and Whiskey
A dated ad promotes a cold remedy using glycerine pine concentrate and whiskey. Directions: mix two ounces glycerine with half an ounce pine compound in half pint whiskey, take one to two teaspoonfuls after meals and at bedtime, smaller for children. Warns of cheaper misleading preparations and notes availability from a grug gist or wholesaler.
Taft to Attack La Follette on Insurgent Plans
President Taft will counter La Follette’s progressive agenda with a speechmaking tour of Ohio starting Monday. He leaves for New York to attend Ohio and West Virginia society banquets at the Waldorf Astoria and then visits Cleveland Monday for meetings, continuing with a McKinley banquet as he targets the Wisconsin senator’s insurgent policy.
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Senator la Follette
Wisconsin
Taft
Ohio
New York
West Virginia
Waldorf-Astoria
Aero Club of America
Henry W. Taft
Cleveland
la Pollette
Chinese aviator finds cigarette butt in plane carburetor
Tom Gunn, a Chinese aviator, discovered a cigarette butt in the aircraft carburetor. He commented on the carelessness and produced a silver cigarette case to compare brands.
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Los Angeles
Tom Gunn
2000 Pounds of Gold Haul Reaches Seward on Trail
Report from Seward Alaska dated January 27 notes dog teams delivered 2000 pounds of gold dust to town as a party heads toward Seattle. The group offered no information. Separate item from Francisco dated January 27 describes a burglary attempt ended when a thief was restrained by a bystander and police.
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Seward
Alaska
Iditarod
Seattle
Households Lead 30 Day Butter Boycott Crusade
Pittsburg housewives led by the Congress of Women's Clubs begin a 30 days boycott of butter over rising prices. They plan to expand the campaign to other cities to pressure price reductions.
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Pittsburg
Congress of Women’s Clubs
Chinese High Life Scandal Echoes In Pendleton
A garbled report claims a murderess of eight wealthy Chinese youths linked to a scandal in Oregon towns. The tale mentions Hipi Tong HQ at 707 King Street and a Goey family disgrace, with rumors of a wandering life and connections to Se and San Francisco. The police doubt the story, while chaotic notes reference a nickel phone delay causing a Chicago laundry fire and a Redondo rescue at sea.
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Foley
Danderine Promises Hair Health and Dandruff Cure
An advertisement touts Danderine as a cure for dandruff itchy scalp and hair loss. It claims ten minutes after use dandruff disappears itching stops and hair stops falling out with visible new hairs after weeks. The 26 cent bottle is pitched as a wise investment for lustrous heavy hair and improved appearance.
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