Four Indictments for William Edwards Tied to Grant Case
Grand jury returns four indictments against William Edwards for robbery arson conspiracy to rob and gambling. Edwards was a key witness against Walter Grant who was convicted of arson and sentenced to twenty five years. Edwards conviction on any count could affect Grants appeal and possibly reverse the district court judgment.
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William Edwards
Edwards
Walter Grant
Grant
Supreme Court
District Court
Delegates urged to close Mine Workers convention tonight
Indianapolis January 31 delegates to the Mine Workers convention are urged to expedite business so the meeting can close at the stated time tonight. Officials believe it is possible to finish by that hour.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Government proposed radium ore rights and extraction fund
Washington an 31 exclusive rights for the government to buy radium ores found on public lands and private exploration and appropriation of 500000 for extracting radium from such ores are proposed in an administration bill by Chairman Foster of the mines committee.
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Washington, D. C
Foster
Mines Committee
Local man arrested for selling liquor to minors in Bancroft
John Bennett was arrested by a deputy sheriff for selling liquor to minors in Bancroft. Two witnesses, Ray Ashton and Francis Peterson, testified they became intoxicated from liquor purchased by him. Judge Knowles ordered Bennett held to answer district court in $500 bond. he remains jailed.
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John Bennett
Pocatello
Dry Bancroft
Ray Ashton
Francis Peterson
Knowles
Bennett
Bound Over to District on Robbery and Check Fraud
Ignacio Gonzales was bound over to district court on a assault and robbery charge involving $19.50 with N. E. Strata as complainant and remanded on $1,000 bond. George Edwards and N. B. Dole faced $1,000 bonds after cashing a $50.45 check with insufficient funds at Citizens bank. Brian Olly, charged with selling liquor at Grace, was bonded $500 after a probate court hearing. he had $1148 on arrest.
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Knowles
Ignacio Gonzales
N. E. Strata
George Edwards
N. B. Dole
Citizens’ Bank
Brian Olly
Grace
Bell
Telecomm Directors Weigh Interchange Plan For Toll Service
Chicago January 31 Directors of the National Independent Telephone Association met at the LaSalle to consider a proposal by American Telephone for an interchange of wires on long distance toll service with a mutually decided service charge. The plan reportedly has federal approval.
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Chicago
National Independent Telephone Association
LaSalle
American Telephone Company
May Wheat Closes Higher in Chicago Market
May wheat in Chicago closed at 9 27 and a half cents per bushel amid steady trading. The report notes firm demand and cautious expectations for spring harvests as traders watch weather and export activity.
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Chicago
Ills
Monroe Nantucket collision probe opens in Norfolk
The Monroe sinking near Norfolk with 41 deaths prompts a federal inquiry by steamboat inspectors. Investigators assess precautions, crew discipline, and vessel positions before public findings next Thursday. Survivors recall calm aboard the Nantucket as one man mourns his wife.
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Norfolk
Monroe
Nantucket
United States
Monroe disaster survivor recalls drowning rescue with wife
Thomas Harrington of Bridgeport recounts aboard the Monroe when the ship sank. He saved his wife by holding her hair in his teeth as they swam, the vessel listing and lifeboats failing. She died after being taken on board Nantucket. Harrington’s tale ends with rescue after hours at sea.
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Monroe
Nantucket
Harrington
New York
Thomas Harrington
Bridgeport
Wireless operator Ferdinand Kuehn on the Monroe
Ferdinand Kuehn twenty year old chief wireless operator on the Monroe lived with his parents in New York. He took off his life preserver and strapped it around a woman as the ship began to sink. This was his second trip on the Monroe and he had shown an early interest in wireless work.
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New York
Ferdinand Kuehn
Monroe
Last Rites For Former Senator Cullom Held
In Springfield Illinois the Ili nois national guard escorted the hearse through deep snow carrying former Senator Cullom to the capital. The body lies in state until the funeral tomorrow and burial will be near Lincoln's grave. Rev Donald MacLeod, Cullom's former Washington pastor, will preach the sermon. Governor Dunne and Senator Sherman will offer eulogies.
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Springfield
Ills
Ilinois National Guard
Cullom
Lincoln
Donald MacLeod
Washington
Dunne
Sherman
Speer Last Witness in Misconduct Probe
Federal Judge Speer testified as the final witness before the congressional committee investigating charges of official misconduct in Savannah Georgia. Chairman Webb announced that Speer’s testimony would complete the investigation.
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Savannah
Speer
Congressional Committee
Webb
Snow Storm Paralyzes Illinois Traffic and Lines
Chicago reports heavy snow across Illinois Indiana and Ohio delaying traffic and disrupting telephone and telegraph service. More than eight inches fell with a foot by noon and the storm shows no signs of abating as ten thousand workers battle in vain to clear lines and streets.
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Chicago
Ills
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Broken Rail Triggers Major Joliet Train Wreck
In Joliet Illinois on January 31 a Chicago and Alton passenger train bound for St Louis derailed after a suspected broken rail. Nine cars left the tracks with fifteen injured, some seriously. A relief train and doctors treated passengers in snowfall, many in night clothes.
Swift and Co. face large rebating indictments
Chicago January 31 federal grand jury returned indictments charging rebating against Swift and Co the Pennsylvania railroad Panhandle railroad and Chicago and Northwestern railroad Two bills were found against the Panhandle and Swifts with possible fines totaling 1 200 000 The charges allege sixty violations of interstate commerce laws alleging the packing firm obtained concessions from published carload rates by shipping less than carload quantities from Chicago
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Chicago
Swift & Co
Pennsylvania Railroad
Panhandle Railroad
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Panhandle and
Swifts
Gate City Aerie Presses Pocatello Claim for Next Convention
Live wires from the Gate City Aerie of Eagles travel to Salt Lake City to advocate for the next Tri state Aerie convention to be held in Pocatello. D J Elrod leads a contingent with strong speakers and boosters to bolster the delegation’s case. Other lodge members join to support the effort.
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Salt Lake
Gate City
Aerie
D. J. Elrod
Pocatello Aerie of Eagles
Saltake
The
Tritate Aerie
Pocatello
Mexican Had a Gun During Store Robbery Pursued
Higson's store was robbed by two Mexicans who produced a pistol as they fled with goods. One suspect escaped after a chase through an alley while Thomas H. Lewis was detained and identified Manuel Terrano as the second man. Police traced Lewis, but Terrano remained at large.
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Higson
Mr. Higson
Thomas H. Lewis
Manuel Terrano
Quiet Cape Haitien a small rebel force remains
Washington reports no major action at Cape Haitien as only a small rebel force stays in the town and most fighters have moved from Port au Prince. Commanders report the situation as quiet with developments anticipated.
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Washington, D. C
Cape Haitien
Port Au Prince
Bostwick
Nashville
Kindergarteners Meet at Scott High in Toledo
Experts gathered at Scott high school Toledo for the Ohio Kindergarten association annual meeting. Miss Annie Laws of Cincinnati presided with attendees including Miss Lillian Stone of Cincinnati Miss Netta Faris of Cleveland and Prof Carl Nicol of Oberlin College.
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Toledo
Ohio
Scott High School
Ohio Kindergarten Association
Annie Laws
Cincinnati
Lillian Stone
Netta Faris
Cleveland
Carl, Nicol
Oberlin College
Covent Garden Opens with Earliest Parsifal in England
London announces a five week grand opera season at Covent Garden opening Monday night. The program will feature the first Parsifal ever performed in England, signaling a potentially record season.
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London
Covent Garden
England
Ski Jumpers in Congress Gather for Annual Contests
In Stoughton Wisconsin on January five line ski jumpers from the region prepared for annual contests after the slide was fully remodeled. Barney Reilly and Siguard Hanson recent record holders anticipated to be broken in tomorrow’s events.
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Stoughton
Wis
Barney Reilly
Siguard Hanson
Miners Suffer as Strikes Continue in Copper District
In Houghton on January 31 peaceful conditions persisted as mine operators refused to bargain with the strikers. Strikers continued waiting for an agreement while some families reported suffering due to the stoppage.
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Houghton
Piano factory fire injures three firemen in New York
In New York on January 31 a varnish vat exploded during a blaze that destroyed the Walters piano factory. Three firemen were hurt and one seriously injured as flames caused about 300000 dollars in losses.
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New York
Walters
International maritime banquet urged to boost New York port
Speakers and guests of international prominence attend the tenth annual banquet of the Maritime Association of the Port of New York at the Waldorf Astoria. The program aims to press improvements to make New York the greatest sea port in the world.
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New York
Maritime Association of the Port of
Groundhog Day Monday Brings Winter Weather Remnants
The piece notes Groundhog Day Monday and Candlemas day with legends of shadows predicting continued winter. It claims Idaho enjoys mild weather for the season and suggests stock ranges are prepared for a storm, though the author jokes about superstition.
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Idaho
Burnett Immigration Bill Aims to Stop Immigrants
Washington reports debate on the Burnett immigration bill expected to close with a final house vote late today. Burnett told the chamber the measure would stop a large percentage of immigrants from southern Europe.
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Washington
Burnett
House
Europe
Two New Interstate Commerce Commissioners Named
Washington January 31 The president nominates Winthrop Moore Daniels of New Jersey and Clay Hall of Colorado Springs to serve as interstate commerce commissioners.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commissioners
Winthrop Moore Daniels
New Jersey
Clay Hall
Colorado Springs
Scholastic Championships in Newark Tonight
Crack scholastic athletes from across New Jersey gather in Newark for the New Jersey championships to be held tonight under the Central High School banner.
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Newark
N. J
New Jersey
Central High School
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