Treasury Scandals May Be Investigated
Washington January 2 The New York customhouse and Treasury Department face possible congressional inquiry into alleged violations of customs laws. A Senate Finance Committee member said abuses are not confined to New York but run through the service, with party leaders having often blocked scandal in this government branch.
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Washington
New York
Treasury Department
New York Customhouse
Treasury
Senate Committee On Finance
Government Service
Million Dollar Life Insurance Held by Two Men
SIOUX CITY IOWA Jan 2 A policy valued at 1 400 000 dollars was held on Frank H Peavey president of Peavey Grain Minneapolis formerly of Sioux City now dead in Chicago Peavey and Vanderbuilt are the only two men in the United States carrying single million dollar life policies Peavey bought the policy two years ago paying 48000 dollars a year He came to Sioux City in 1869 with 800 dollars and later built a grain business and the elevator line system, amassing about 15000000 dollars Jonny Wanamker carries more insurance than he does.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Frank H. Peavey
Peavey Grain Company
Minneapolis
Auditorium Annex
Chicago
Peavey
George »Auuerbilt
United States
Jonny Wanamker
Union Market Offers Quality Meat at Low Prices
The Union Market claims the best meat quality in the city at the lowest price. It invites customers to call and inspect their refrigerator room and highlights expert meat cutters and first class service.
The Cowboy and the Lady Plays At Tucson Opera House
Amusements column notes a packed Tucson audience last night for The Cowboy and the Lady. Nat Goodwin started the production but S Miter Kent impressed as lead, with comparisons favoring Kent over Goodwin in this role.
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Tucson Opera House
Colorado
Arizona
Hoyt
Nat Goodwin
Clyde Fitecu
Mr. Kent
Mr. Goodwin
Bisbee
Winter stock from Smith the Tailor at Brown's Art Store
The notice promotes winter stock as the choice of manufacturers art. It invites readers to call and see the offerings at Smith the Tailor in the upper Wedge and at Brown's art store, an artists supplies retailer.
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Brown
Bull Fight a Success Excursionists Return
The Naco excursionists returned by train at 7 30 p m reporting the bull fight a great success Four bulls and one horse were killed and the new arena praised by about 3500 attendees The Tucson party arrived at 12 30 p m crowds lined the route from Benson Fairbank Bisbee and other stops A quarrel broke out among six Americans and Mexicans leading to gun drawing Sheriff Frank Murphy intervened and separated the combatants later guiding the principal offender to another coach
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Naco
Tucson
Benson
Fairbank
Bisbee
Frank Murphy
Drunken son kills father and wounds mother in Kentucky
Irvine Kentucky January 2 William Boles Jr drunk for days attacked his parents at home. The father died from gunshot after hours of pain. The mother was wounded but expected to recover. Boles drank on and was jailed in a heavily guarded jail amid lynching threats.
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Irvine
Boles
Baby Found Buried Under Steps Survives
In Chicago this morning a newborn baby, scarcely a day or two old, was found partially buried under the steps of Fritz Stigler’s boarding house at 100 Ontario Street. A hole had been scraped, the infant placed inside, and mud covered the body except for one protruding arm. the baby’s strong lungs saved its life.
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Chicago
Fritz Stigler
Ontario Street
San Vicente to Fight Smuggling Trial in U S Court
The Jose San Vicente smuggling case opens tomorrow before a United States Commissioner. Vicente defends a charge of smuggling placer gold valued at 2250 dollars. Rafael Rinz of Hermosillo arrives to aid his nephew. Attorneys Barnes, Martin, Orfila, and Tom Barton assist. Assistant US Attorney Bennet prosecutes. Several witnesses including Frank Reno expected to testify.
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Jose San Vicente
United States
Vicente
Rafael Rinz
Bank of Sonora
Hermosillo
Barnes
Martin
A. Orfila
Tom Barton
Viccente
Thomas D. Bennet
Clifton
Frank Reno
Col Martin Returns From European Trip
Colonel John H. Martin of Barnes and Martin returned home with his wife and two daughters after a three month tour of Europe. They visited Paris and Switzerland and Italy including Naples and Rome. In Paris he witnessed Santos Dumont’s balloon feat and saw craft Dumont plans to use for a Mediterranean crossing. They sailed from Cherbourg aboard Crown William I and arrived in New York December 23.
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John H. Martin
Barnes & Martin
Europe
Madge
Millie Martin
Martin
Paris
Switzerland
Italy
Santos Dumont
Eifel Tower
Monte Carlo
Naples
Rome
Pompeii
Cherburg
Lloyd Line
Crown Williamsi
New York
Nogales
Local Weather Report for Tucson by E L Wetmore
Weather data for Tucson shows trends with reported minimum and maximum temperatures, mean value, wind direction from SE, clouds from NW, and median barometer. Details appear garbled but indicate a typical daily observation by observer E L Wetmore.
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Tucson
E. L. Wetmore
After the Opera patrons dine at Isidora cafe
A reader notes a refined after performance option at Isidora up to date cafe offering oysters and fine steaks for couples seeking a late theater dining experience.
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Isidora
Palmist's Warning Said Kent Would Die At 30
The Palmist warned William Austin Kent of Louisville that his life would end at age thirty, a prediction that followed a telegram announcing a family death. Kent later died beneath a Wabash switch engine in St. Louis, fulfilling the ominous forecast and prompting reflections on palmistry.
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William Austin Kent
St. Louis
Louisville
Second
May Streets
Mr. Kent
Austin
After the dance is over salute your partners
A local note invites couples to stroll from the dance to Tsidor Gold tree’s up to date cafe located at the corner of Court and Congress streets for a post event gathering.
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Tsidor Goldtree
Corner Court
Congress Streets
New Century Effort Bucklen’s Arnica Slve Offered
Millions find comfort in Bucklen's Arnica Slive claiming to kill pain from burns scalds cuts bruises eruptions salt rheum boils felons remove corns and warts. Best pile cure on earth advertised for 25 cents at druggists.
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Bucklen
Earth
Hotel Arrivals Nationwide Listed by Names and Cities
A long OCR readout lists hotel arrivals for Shtotel Orndorff Park View San Augustine and Windsor hotels with dozens of guests from San Jose to Denver. Entries include Mrs J W Varcoe Miss M Jones J Vinson H H Shepphard and many others across multiple states and hotels.
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J. T. Whattle
City
R. Y. Anderson
el Paso
A. Y. Churchhill
A. Z Churchill
Oak Park
R. R. Nicely
Denver
G. E. Smith
A S. Rodes
San Deigo
Orndorff
B. Clayton
Jackson
Ackley
Thomas D. Bennet
Phoenix
E. A. Jones
C. E. Jones
W. G. Kolcombe
San Francisco
Merton Smith
Chicago
Ora M. Augustine
Bertha A. .Ittle
Normal
Ill
T. H. Schuster
Park View
Northern Pacific to Redeem Preferred Stock in Cash
New York January 2 formal notice states the Northern Pacific Railway will retire all remaining preferred stock yesterday. Holders must present certificates at the company office 49 Wall Street to receive cash at par value.
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New York
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Wall Street
Warriors Afloat Bound for Venezuela
The British steamer Ban Righ, renamed Libertador, sailed from Fort de France on January 2 bound for the Venezuelan coast. On board were Senor Matos treated as General Matos, several Venezuelan generals, and other notable figures, plus about one hundred volunteers expected to join en route.
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Fort DE France
Island
Martinique
Ban Righ
Libertador
Senor Matos
General Matos
Venezuela
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