Nomination Outlook at Republican Convention in Open Field
Chicago dispatch reports Chairman Hilles predicting a wide field with many candidates likely to split delegate votes and keep the final nomination in doubt. He avoids Roosevelt talk while noting the nominee may be born at the convention. New Jersey's Janklin Murphy says leaders seek a candidate acceptable to progressives, with Root or Born as probable temporary chairman choices.
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Born
Three Killed in Collision Near Servia
Ellensburg January 27 three men died in a head on crash near Servia as eastbound Milwaukee Columbian and the second section of the westbound Columbia collided. Engineer George Balges of Spokane died and two unknown ramps were killed. Cause cited as failure of the second section to observe orders. Passengers uninjured or lightly shaken. Cabaret Dance postponed on request of visitors. new date to be announced.
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President seeks broad tariff inquiry after war end
Washington Jan 27 President Witton favors creating a nonpartisan independent commission with broad powers to investigate tariff duties and industrial conditions at home and abroad. The aim is to use global commercial machinery to address postwar economic issues and tariff problems. Eagle Anniversary entertainment scheduled February 6.
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Presidents meets leaders on key bills for ship tariff and Philippines
Washington January 27 President Wilson met with leaders of both houses to learn views on the shipping bill tariff commission and Philippine bill. He seeks passage this session and aims for Philippine self government in line with Democratic pledges. The trio of measures plus preparedness and revenue bills will be administration priorities. Seattle January 27 a jury finds not guilty against Policeman E J Marget after a 20 hour trial over alleged bribe taking from prostitutes and protection. The Nugget office offers job printing at night prices with prompt delivery.
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British Losses Reported in Southern Arabia Campaign
A Cairo dispatch reported by the Cologne Volks Zeitung says Britain suffered 11,000 to 11 reen thousand casualties and about 20,000 more wounded in Southern Arabia as they tried to reach Baghdad. The entire force is said to have been nearly annihilated.
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Arabia
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Cologne
Volke Zeitung
Bagdad
Opening Alaska coal fields urged to fuel navy fleet
Washington January 27 Admiral McGowan paymaster of the navy urged the house naval commission to open the Matantistn Alaska coal fields to fuel the Pacific coast fleet. He said completion of the government railroad would restore coal as the navy fuel, warning the Pacific squadron would otherwise have to rely on oil if coal is not made available soon. A Cabaret Dance was postponed due to bad weather with date to be announced later.
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House Naval Commission
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Alaska
Pacific Coast Fleet
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Pacific Squadron
Belmont widow to wed Addison Mizner in San Francisco
San Francisco reports Mrs. C. H. P. Belmont plans a second marriage to Addison Mizner a San Francisco artist and adventurer. Mizner known for early Alaska and Klondike ventures is Wilson Mizner's brother and once married the widow of Chicago traction magnate Charles T. Yerkes.
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New York
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Klondike
Yukon River
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Charles T. Yerkes
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Yukon Country
Carranzists Rescue Captured American Soldiers
Three U S artillerymen and one cavalryman were drowned as a group of U S officers and privates crossed into Mexico near Progresso Texas. They attempted a rescue of privates Wheeler Biggo Pedersen of Battery D Fourth Artillery who had been captured by armed Mexican civilians during a bathing crossing.
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Progresso
Texas
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Biggo
Pedersen
Battery D. Fourth Artillery
Rio Grande
Franz Joseph Sinking Reported As Crisis Deepens
From Rome diplomats report the Austrian emperor is critically ill and has been sinking rapidly over the past day. In San Diego heavy rain has flooded much of the city, with two and a half inches in twelve hours and three feet of water on many streets.
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Big Fire in Seattle Hemp Building Kills One
A blaze at the Talbot-Walker building in Seattle, occupied by Bowles and Company, killed one worker and seriously injured two others from Rowlea company. Fire and smoke trapped men on the fifth floor forcing jumps to escape. Firefighters' blankets cushioned some falls, but injuries may be fatal.
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Seattle
Talbot-Walker
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Rowlea Company
Senator Stone Downplays European Threat To US Defense
Senator Stone of Missouri said in the Senate there is little danger of a European nation attacking the United States soon and that the country is safer from European attack than ever. He avoided a full endorsement of military buildup, stating there is no need for a vastly larger armed force. Nugget subscription ad notes $2.00 per month.
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Missouri
Senate
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Europe
Alaska Bureau Help Praised By Lane In Seattle Note
The Alaska bureau of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce received a letter from Secretary Line thanking the bureau for assistance in furthering interests and development of Alaska. Lane notes appreciation for the bureau’s role in Alaska development and the country’s progress.
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Bureau
Alaska
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Great Northern Territory
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Storms Cripple California Transportation
San Francisco dispatch notes twenty five days of storms crippling California transportation with heavy rains across the state. South of the Tehachapi range some damage is reported though overall impact limited. residual delays persist as lines struggle to move. Seattle meanwhile reports Great Northern service resuming after a snow slide near Scenic Hot Springs, eight dead, three missing, and debris cleared.
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Spokane
Weyler Named Resident Commander of Spanish Army
Madrid January 27 A royal decree appoints trainee General Weyler formerly Cuba’s military governor as resident head of the Spanish military establishment. The decree creates the position to direct the army reorganization approved by the Cortes and grants him free hand in the work. The item notes a leap year party by the ladies of the North Society with invitations for gentlemen and a one dollar admission.
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Weyler
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Wayler
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Sona of the North
Eagles Card Party and Dance Tonight at Hall
The Eagle social card party and dance will be held tonight at 8:30 at the Eagles Hall. Committee A and B report a cabaret dance is postponed due to illness. performers to be announced later.
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