Fire damages large Kansas City area and bank vaults
A big Kansas City fire caused over half a million dollars in losses with two thirds covered by insurance. Walnut street near Ninth and Tenth streets saw extensive damage, while the National Bank of Commerce suffered vault and records damage though the bank opened in temporary quarters.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Walnut Street
Ninth
Tenth Streets
National Bank of Commerce
Red Sunday Anniversary Shuts St Petersburg Industries
In St Petersburg all factories mills and industrial enterprises closed today for the Red Sunday anniversary. Employers decide not to reopen until January 22 following threats of disorder.
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Associated Press
St. Petersburg
Revolutionists Take Novorossiysk in Caucasia
Reports from Odessa state a steamer arrived from the Caucasus bringing word that Novorossiysk is entirely in revolutionary control. The governor and other Russian authorities have fled.
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Associated P'ress
Odessa
Caucasus
Novorossiysk
Caucasia
Not Guilty Verdict in Hazing Case for Midshipman Decatur
Associated Press reports Annapolis January ruling finds Midshipman Stephen Decatur Jr of Portsmouth New Hampshire not guilty of hazing. He is released and restored to duty.
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Associated Press
New York
Jan
Henry H. Rogers
Standard O! Company
Indiana
Rogers
Standard Interests
Hadley
Annapolis
Stephen Decatur, Jr
Portmouth
New Hampshire
Chicago Man Found Dead In Office
Jacob C. Rustman president of Jefferson Ice Company was found dead in his Chicago office with a bullet wound in the head. Police treat as possible suicide. Also notes reforms on tribal taxes and a listing of moving pictures at Vie Opera House with the fights and films highlighted.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Jacob C. Rustman
Jefferson Ice Company
Tried To Burn A Tenement House In Early Morning Fire
Naked and insane woman directed by a man attempted arson at a five story tenement on Hldridge Street at daybreak. They were captured. the woman, named Helen Bauer, aged and filthy, was taken to Bellevue hospital. The man fled. no blaze reached the interior. Police suspect connection to other incendiary fires.
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Associated Press
Hldridge Street
Bellevue Hospital
Helen Bauer
Woman murdered in Chicago home
A. W. Gentry's wife, 26, wife of the Universal Trading and Supply Company president, was slain at her Chicago residence. Police seek F. J. Constantine, a boarder at the Gentry home, as a person of interest. The killer allegedly cut her throat from ear to ear.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Tan
A. W. Gentry
Universal Trading and Supply Company
F. ‘ J. Constantine
Gentry
Supreme Court Rules Separate Kansas City High Schools Valid
The Supreme Court upholds the law creating separate high schools for whites and negroes in Kansas City Kansas. Justice Burch dissented.
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Associated Press
Topeka, Jau. d
Supreme Court
Kansas City
Kansas
Justice Burch
Prominent Odd Fellow Joins The Majority
Leavenworth Kansas, January 6. Robert McGregor, past grand commander of Odd Fellows, died today at age seventy three. Vacant land described as land in Sec 45, Township 24, Range 18 with no improvements. No claims on land. Parties asked to file fractions on potential sellers. Land priced at 2.50 and 83.00. Guone Skier, 65 08 Eagle, Ind, Ter.
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Associated Press
Leavenworth, Kas
Robert McGregor
Odd Fellows
Township
Range
Guone
Eagle
Ind
Ter
Dismissal Recorded in Midshipman Coffin Court Martial
The case of Midshipman T Coffin Jr charged with hazing has been dismissed per department records. The notice lists church services and events across several congregations, with multiple sermons, Sunday school timings, and upcoming conferences.
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Associated Press
Washington
T. Coffin, Jr
Soothing Salve Claims Heal All Ailments
An old patent medicine advertisement touts a salve that allegedly draws out inflammation reduces swelling and acts as a rubefacient to ease diseased parts. It promises permanent removal of trouble and lists Poon Deru Stare as the seller.
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Poon
Cursenary Girts Notice to Interior Department Officials
Fragments warn readers to write to W W Wright at Corsoran bidy Wasth fuxgroet for claims not on the folks or travel business before the Interior Department. The text is damaged and partially unreadable but urges immediate action to contact the official.
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Interior Department
W. W. Wright
Four Men Die In Gary Dynamite Explosion
Associaed Press reports a blast at the Dolz and Shepard plant in Gary killed four men and left three fatally hurt with twelve others mangled. The explosion occurred as workers warmed dynamite causing about thirty five hundred dollars in property damage. In a separate item, the Music Club met at Mrs. A. M. Etchen’s South Side home with Nevin’s studied compositions and a discussion of constitution and by laws, adjourning to meet January 26.
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Associaed Press
Chicago
Dolz and Shepardat Gary
A. M. Etchen
Nevin
B. Davidson
Miss Graper
City Council Adopts Reports and Sets Date for March 15
The city council met in adjourned session with Mayor Coley and Aldermen Wilkinson and Smith absent sick. Recorder Barrett acted as mayor and Byrd as recorder. Licenses revenue for December was $39, street tax $460.85, and treasurer’s quarterly report was received. Actions on curb and guttering Illinois Avenue and Wilson were deferred until March 15 due to cold weather. New tire limits ordinance read first. water service outside city limits discussed with Johnson on North Second Street pending city control. The Sequoyah Club meets January 13 at Mrs. Gill’s residence with program notes listed. Roll Call at Presbyterian church tomorrow at 11.00 with Scripture readings by absent members. Sunday school at 10. Preaching at 7:30 p.m.
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Coley
Wilkinson
Smith
Starr
Recorder Barrett
Byrd
Recorder
Spencer
Ficklin
Ilinois Avenue
Wilson
Cox
Johnson
North Second Street
Presbyterian Church
Louis Zeno to Be Married in Raymond Texas
Louis Zeno, Vinita merchant, will wed Miss Ray Engle in Raymond Texas. The couple plans to return to Vinita Monday night where they will reside.
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Louis Zeno
Vinita
Raymond
Ray Engle
Mia
Zeno
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