Ohio Attorney General to Seek Injunction Against Jeffries Ruhlin Fight
The Ohio attorney general will file tomorrow in the superior court for an injunction to stop the Jeffries Ruhlin fight in Cincinnati scheduled for February 14. The action claims the exhibition is a public nuisance and harms state dignity, with governor support.
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Columbus
Attorney General of
Ohio
Superior Court
Jim Jeffries
Gus Ruhlin
Cincinnati
Saengerfest Athletic Association
Kentucky Blood Spilt on Elkhorn Creek
Jackson Kentucky reports United States Marshal Tom Hollifield and Posseman Simon killed in a moonshine era shootout on Elkhorn Creek. Posseman Plains Combs captured. Possemen Fir fus Wootan and Ambrose Amburgy wounded. A second item from Victoria B C notes a letter describing a burn sighting and a deserter.
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Jackson, Ky
Tom Hollifield
Simon
Plains Combs
Elkhorn Creek
Firfus Wootan
Ambrose Amburgy
Swindlers at Work Target City Pawn Scheme Bossed by Zauk Alten
A pair of ornate swindlers prey on pawnbrokers and buyers in the city. One is known as Zauk Alten, linked to Chicago, San Francisco, and Portland police. The ruse involves pawning a ring or gem for 25 dollars when its value is 100 dollars, then selling the equity for 25 dollars. The victim pays and discovers the pledge is counterfeit or misvalued.
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Lea
Allen
First Avenue
Alien
Chicago
Seattle
Damon
Occidental
Pawnshop Swindlers Exploit Drunk Victims on Sunday
A pair of con men exploited pawnbrokers by presenting falsified tickets. One claimed a ring and watch were pawned for modest sums, with supposed values far exceeding the loans. The ruse collapsed when Occidental pawnbrokers checked the receipts this morning and found the tickets raised.
Spokane County Gets Additional Superior Bench Judge
Officials report Gov. Rogers will approve a bill adding a new judge to Spokane county’s superior bench. Semi official word also says ex Judge Leander Prather will be chosen by the governor’s niece, following Prather’s renomination defeat last year by former Mayor Belt.
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Rogers
Spokane County
Niee
Leander . Prather
Belt
Spokane
City fights for cheaper gas and municipal ownership stand
Citizens press for municipal gas plant and cheaper rates as Seattle debates franchise versus injunction. Engineer Thomson to report on city ownership feasibility within a month while courts prepare rulings on quo warranto and injunction motions. Authorities plan to keep the case in state court with possible federal action.
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Seattle
Tt. H. Thomson
Seattle Gas & Electric Co
Jacobs
Hell
Willard Hotel Fire In Washington D C Causes No Injuries
Fire at the Willard hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington D C caused by 2 50 am flames but controlled quickly. Property damage estimated under 3000 dollars with several congressmen and wives making dramatic exits aided by firefighters. No serious injuries reported.
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Washington
Willard
Pennsylvania Avenue
United States
National Capital
Congress
Wild Panic of Skaters in Brooklyn Ice Break
A sudden ice break near Evergreen Cemetery in Brooklyn caused panic as skaters fell into the water. Two young boys drowned while others were rescued by factory employees, police reserves, and surgeons. bodies recovered.
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New York
Evergreen Cemetery
Rooklyn
Boyr
Kerr Refuses Plea in New Jersey Assault Case
Paterson New Jersey January 2 Geo Kerr implicated in the assault and murder of Jonnie Bowes chief refuses to plead guilty or not guilty to the criminal assault charge. He is remanded for sentence as Camphbed Death and Mec Allister face sentencing tomorrow by Judge Dixon.
Ex-president in peril as illness deepens in Amsterdam
Jan 24 in Amsterdam reports that Mr. Kroger is seriously ill and doctors fear they cannot save the ex president. The dispatch notes his critical condition and the need for urgent care as the situation worsens.
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Amsterdam
Holland
Kroger
Confesses to Old Crime in Extradition Case
Frank Elyatt in Sacramento admits killing Steve Presley in Elirath county Texas on July 7 1688 claiming self defense. He is held for extradition on murder charges.
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Bacramento
Cal
Jan
Frank Elyatt
Steve Presley
Eilrath County
Tex
Pressiey
Elyatt
Old Plea Folds in San Francisco Murder Case
Preliminary trial of Robert Glaze for the killing of William Trewella was continued as defense limited its arguments. Glaze is expected to plead temporary insanity in the superior court.
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Ban Francisco
Robert Glaze
William Trewella
Winneraes
Glaze
Olympia Death Notice of W McNamara in 15 Twenty Sixth Ave
There was no session of either the senate or the house this forenoon. W McNamara aged 24 died last night at the residence 15 Twenty sixth avenue from consumption.
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Olympia
Senate
House
W. McNamara
Twentysixth Avenue
Carrie Nation confronts Gov. Stanley in Topeka clash
In the Kansas capitol Mrs. Carrie Nation publicly accuses Governor Stanley of failing to enforce prohibition. He rebukes her and insists he will do his duty, directing her to the attorney general. Nation vows to stay in Topeka until all saloons close.
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Topeka
Kan
Carrie Nation
Gov. Stanley
Atorney
Nation
Towne Declares Philippine Independence and Ends Senate Speech
Minnesota Senator Towne addressed the Senate on the Philippine question praising liberty or death among Filipinos while urging independence and denouncing imperial policy. It was his final speech in Congress and drew long attention from senators and gallery crowds.
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Washington
Dpd. C
Towne
Minnesota
Senate
Phillipine
Philippine Archipelago
Philippines
Towner
Congress
Lawsuit Over Bond and Stock Interest in Seattle Transit Firms
L H Griffith files a superior court suit seeking to assert an inherited interest in the Consolidated Street Railway Company now held by the Seattle Traction Company and Seattle Electric Company. He claims the bonds totaling 146000 and stock 264000 plus other securities valued around 7500 were not secured after the Consolidated property passed to the Electric Company. He says street railway assets on North Beattie Cedar Street Lake Union Fremont Green Lake and Second Avenue lines are earning about 200000 annually and that securities were improperly transferred and not paid to him.
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Superior Court
L. H Griffith
Seattle Consolidated Street Railway Company
Seattle Traction Company
Seattle Electric Company
Griffith
Consolidated Company
The
Traction Company
Electric Company
North Beattie
Cedar Street
Lake Union
Fremont
Green Lake
Second Avenue Electric
Guatemala
D. T. Denny
Streel
Lakes Mus
Second Mortgage Dispute Over Seattle Electric Property
In a case tied to the Seattle Electric assets, bondholders seek disclosure and determination of interests after a prior foreclosure. George Danworth contends Griffiths claims are untenable, noting the first mortgage foreclosed in 1496 and that second mortgage holders did not join the reconstruction plan. The suit traces back to September filing and a dismissed complaint for insufficient factual grounds.
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Seattle Electric
George Danworth
Seattle Electric Company
Snys
Griffiths
Tse
Mr. Danworth
Griffith
Consolidat Company
Traction Company
Steamer Victorian Arrives After Record Run
The steamer Victorian of the Washington and Alaska Steamship Company, Capt. Roberts, arrived at noon after a record 52 hour run from Briag Bay. He reported sighting the City of Topeka at Wrangle Narrows on the 26th while towed by the tug Pioneer and spoke the Senator on the 24th at Portland Island to avoid a gale. He denied injuries aboard the Victorian and noted the White Pass and Yukon Railway now runs on schedule.
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Victorian
Washington & Alaska Steamship Company
Roberts
Briagway
Topeka
Wrangle Narrows
Pioneer
Senator
Portland Island
Ahe
White Pass
Yukon
Fleeing boat sinks off Busujo with 21 lost
A fleeing boat sank off Busujo on January 2 or 3, with 21 men drowned. Rescue efforts were unsuccessful as officials report the loss of all aboard.
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Madrid
Jan
Busujo
Burning initials on teacher's forehead shocks Wichita
In Wichita the Alpha Theta Mano elout club burned Greek letters into Mina Pauline Lewelling’s forehead with citrate of silver, leaving a inch deep scar. Doctors warn the searing will permanently mar her brow while Lewelling and her mother oppose an investigation, saying it was done for fun. Local officials and Principal Allen resist probing the incident.
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Mina Pauline Lewelling
Miss Lewelling
Theleta
Mra. Lewelling
Soldiers Scatter as Army Prepares to Round Up Snakes
Word from the interior reports soldiers dividing into small parties to pursue the Snakes. Full-blood Indians armed and moving from Eufaula join the Snake party while Marshal Bennett is expected to clash with the Indians. Outlaws may exploit the turmoil as light horsemen are arrested and a railroad obstruction near Holdenville is attacked. Deputy Marshal Johnson captures Chitto Harjo. Crazy Boake leads the warring band.
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Muskogee
L. T
Eufaula
Bennett
Holdenville
United States
Marschal Johnson
Chitto Harjo
Crazy Boake
Holland Steamer Sinks Near Mais Luis Trapping Passengers
The steamer Holland, traveling from London to Mais Luis, sank today with sixteen dead. Eleven crew members, four passengers, and the pilot drowned as rescue efforts continued.
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Rotterdam, Jan
Holland
London
Mais Luis
Will of Philip Armour Filed for Probate
The will of Philip Armour, filed in Chicago, shows an estate value of 15 million dollars. The widow, his son, and two grandsons are named as sole legatees, with executors named as the widow and the son. Debate arose over the large estate and absence of charitable bequests. In Indianapolis the Central Labor Union begins organizing telephone girls into unions to improve conditions and wages.
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Chicago
Jan
Philip Armour
Packer
J. Armour
Indianapolis
Central Labor Union
Dainty Ham Patty Pans Bake with Milk and Egg
Fill patty pans halfway with a blend of chopped ham and bread crumbs seasoned with pepper and salt. Moisten with milk and a little melted butter. Top each with an egg, scatter extra bread crumbs, and bake until set and golden.
Pereale Wrappers and Clearance Price Notice
One lot Pereale wrappers offered at 68 cents with clearance French Pilannelette shirt no waists item priced at one dollar and noted as part of a sale.
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Nime
Tragic marriage follows Minneapolis confession
Frank M Hanley a Seattle groom of five hours died by his own hand in the Hartley house after confessing a past sin in Minneapolis. He told his bride he was unworthy of her then took strychnine, dying in her arms. no inquest was held.
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Minneapolis
Frank M. Hanley
Hartley House
Second Avenue
Hanley
Seattle
South Park
Rose Breidenstein
Breidenstein
BE. C. Rigby
Mra. Card
Hoye
Kautz Relieved Of Pacific Squadron Command
Ban Diego January 28. Admiral Silas Casey relieves Admiral Kautz in command of the Pacific Squadron. Admiral Kautz is retired upon reaching the age limit.
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Ban Diego
Anear
Silas Casey
Kauts
Kautsia
Portland Closes Gambling Games After Police Raids
Portland, Oregon, acted under a police department order to shut down all gambling games in the city after several raids early morning. Authorities cited enforcement of local laws and public safety as the motive for the sweep.
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Portland
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