Grand Jury backs public ownership of Brooklyn transit
New York December 31 The Kings County Grand Jury urged municipal ownership and operation of all Brooklyn surface and elevated lines and tunnels. They call for annulment of current charters and say fare could drop to 3 cents while remaining profitable, with surplus revenue reducing taxes.
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New York
King’s County Grand Jury
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Metropolitan Transporta
Tion
Oil jump boosts prices in Lima fields
Oil in Lima Ohio rose by 3 cents per barrel across all fields today. North Lima quoted at 1.15 dollars, while South Lima and Indiana held at 1.10 dollars.
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Lima
Ohio
Indiana
Alleged Wife Murderer Arraigned on New Charges
London December 31 George Chapman whose preliminary trial continues at the police court was arraigned today on added charges of murdering his first and second wives. Autopsies on exhumed remains indicated they had been pronounced murdered. The prisoner.
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London
George Chapman
Prioner
Chapman Applies for Protection in London Poisoning Case
A man named Chapman sought protection from Consul General Evans after traveling from America to London in 1893. He was arraigned at a police court on October 27, charged with poisoning a young woman reputed to be his wife.
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Evans
Chapman
London
Municipal Ownership Push in Santa Ana Lighting
Agitation has begun in Santa Ana to adopt municipal ownership of the electric lighting system. A largely signed petition will be presented to the city council urging a special election to vote bonds for establishing a city electric plant, with little opposition evident.
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Santa Ana
Cal
Municipal ownership trend in Santa Ana utilities gains support
The city’s move toward public control of utilities reflects ongoing momentum from past achievements of Santa Ana’s water system and reinforces local sentiment favoring municipal ownership of public utilities in the city.
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Santa Ana
May Be Known in Kern
It is thought Ah Sing the Chinaman caught in the house of R. S. Ellwood on Sunday may be the same person who attracted attention in Kern during Christmas week for suspicious actions. No formal charge was brought.
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Chinaman
R. S. Ellwood
Kern
Christmas Eve Burglary Suspect In Kern Street Case
A resident reported a break in on Kern street on Christmas Eve. A gold watch, a diamond brooch pin, and some money were stolen from Mrs. Gretchel's house. A Chinaman was suspected but not found. Initial belief that a watch in Sing's possession was the stolen item proved false after further inquiry.
Famous Surgeon Sails to England
New York reports orthopedic surgeon Dr. Lorenz of Vienna sailed today for England.
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New York
Lorenz
Vienna
England
Beale Williams trial for shooting editor opens in court
In San Francisco on December 31 the Williams and Beale trial for shooting F W Marriott of the News Letter began in Superior Court before Judge Carroll Cook with doctor and witness testimony on injuries. The Panama hat found near the Marriott hallway was admitted as evidence. Captain John Martin testified he located the defendants at the Pacific Union Club and arrested them. The trial continued that afternoon.
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San Francisco
Thomas H. Williams
Truxton Beale
F. W. Marriott
News Letter
Carroll Cook
M. Herstein
G. Buckner
J. Devine
Lionel Shaw
Mr. Marriott
Marriott
John Martin
Martin
Williams and
Beale
Pacific Union Club
New Year's Gift in Increased Wages on Delaware Lackawanna
New York Dec 31 Beginning tomorrow a few schedules of wages go into effect on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railway that will increase substantially the pay of a large percentage of the employees in all departments of the road. The percentage of the increase will vary in different departments and with different men or classes of employes.
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New York
Tomorro
Delaware, Lackawanaa
Lackawanna Road Increases Compared With Regional Rises
An official statement describes a new schedule seen in light of prior 1902 increases. The total monthly or yearly rise is not fixed by President Truesdale, but sources indicate the increments will roughly match those of other roads in the same territory through which the Lackawanna runs.
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Lackawanna
Truesdale
Nevada P Stranahan Targets Tobacco Smuggling Ring
New York December 31 The Evening Post reports Nevada P Stranahan collector of the port believes an organized gang smuggles tobacco into the United States via North Atlantic liners He plans to close nets trap ring leaders and obtain legal proof Seizures of tobacco have increased with Sumatra wrappers common and duty of 175 per pound cited He says arrests fines have been paid in every case by stokers and sailors involved
Settlement plan discussed for labor difficulties on two roads
New York December 31 report on an executive committee meeting of the Union and Southern Pacific Companies at their offices. A full plan toward settling labor difficulties on both roads was presented. Chairman Charles K Tweed of the Southern Pacific attended. his resignation as chairman was accepted though no successor chosen yet.
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New York
Union and
Southern Pacific Companies
Charles K. Tweed
Southern Pacific
Tweed
Southern Pacific Board
Bia
Castro’s Arbitration Answer Clears Way for Hague Submission
President Castro’s reply to Allied terms for Venezuelan dispute signals general acceptance of arbitration principles. Bowen reports the answer will be transmitted by the State Department and likely withheld from public release while Europe considers it. Washington notes the move should clear the path to arbitration, with allies awaiting full details.
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Castro
Hague
Washington
Bowen
State Department
Europe
London
Berlin
Rome
California teachers convene in session in Los Angeles
Teachers from the state gather in annual convention at multiple venues including the High School and Simpson Auditorium. Morning sessions draw large crowds. night sessions quieter. Officers Frederick Burke and J W McClymonds are re elected. A reception for visitors is planned at Cummock hall.
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Los Angeles
California
Normal Auditorium
Blanchard Hall
Commercial High School
Simpson Auditorium
High School Association
Simpson's
A. E.shumate
San Jose
RE. P. Cuthberty
Stanford University
Ella E. Young
University of Chicago
Council of Education
Frederick Burke
San Francisco
J. W. McClymonds
Cummock Hall
New Baggage Handling Method At Oakland Mole
The Southern Pacific Company will switch to drays drawn by horses to move daily baggage at the Oakland Mole starting the new year. Baggage will be loaded onto a drag next to arriving cars, hauled by horses to the ferry, and unloaded in San Francisco baggage rooms.
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Oakland
Cal
Southern Pacific Company
Oakland Mole
Mole
San Francisco
New Brick Building On Chester Avenue North Of Temple
W A Howell will soon start a brick business building on Chester avenue north of the Masonic Temple. The onemory structure will house three store rooms and be erected on his property.
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Chester Avenue
Masonic Temple
Tournament of Flowers Parade in Pasadena Featured Floats and Native Dancers
Pasadena on December 31 prepares for New Year’s Day Tournament of Roses with decorated vehicles and floats from Pasadena High School Throop and others. The parade includes Moqui snake dancers from Dibale canyon and Navajo groups, with a polo game at Tournament Park between 1 and 2:30 p.m. The Columbia Marching Club and Americus Club also join the procession starting at 10:30 a.m.
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Pasadena
Pasadena High School
Throop
Pintoresca Hotel
Green
Washington School
Arizona
Dibale Canyon
Tournament Park
Columbia Marching Club
Americus Club
Neill Wins After Foul Call In Eleventh Round
Last night in San Francisco Tommy Reilly and Al Nei clashed with Nei awarded the decision on a foul in the eleventh round. Reilly struck Nei in the groin and a physician sustained the foul, guiding the outcome. News reached several city venues and sports circles noted the event. The Assembly Club hosted a lively dancing party at the Oil Exchange building.
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San Francisco
Tommy Reilly
al Nei
Neill
Reilly
Neil
Assembly Club
Oil Exchange
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A. H. Grenell
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