Thug Robs Woman in Broadside on Vermont Avenue
Washington police report a brutal assault on Miss Dewetted Hully a 23 year old cashier at the Adlington Hotel on Vermont Avenue Northwest. A negro suspect tripped her, stole her purse near electric lights, and fled with $20 to $30 in valuables as a crowd gathered.
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Dewetted Hully
Casiner
Adlington
Vermont Avenue
Freyid Niweyman
Vostreets
Thaparse
Igan Electri
Kellys
Vermont Court
Thicf
Prst
Miss Kelly
Vidantes
Wiss
Aci
Washington
Portland
Hutt Land
Don Iala
Robb
Central Office
Parham Wae
Cheetheis
Pha Priest
Edna
Tera Lows
Claus
Tini
Oreawest Vaiss
Connard
Catherine Berlide
Bettie Smth
New York Avenue
Robert Wickman
Lengx
York
Letta Tyler
Jace Panks
Lettit Eviot
John Iiler
Smith
Hed
Japanese Counselor Declines to Discuss Plot Rumor
The Japanese Embassy official, Miyaoka, declined to discuss rumors of plans to target American warships. The counselor said he could not comment further as attention was drawn to the issue amid reports from Rio de Janeiro.
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Urea
Rio
Miyaoka
Ae Janeiro
Miyicka
Officials order disinfection after suspected yellow fever case
Havana officials led by Carios Finlay and Dr Delgrado suspect a yellow fever case in Santiago de Cuba business district and order disinfection of all houses and stores Local merchants appeal to Gov Magoon to stop the operation claiming possible losses up to 1 million dollars Magoon confirms the order saying the risk must be averted at any cost
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Havana
Carios Finlay
Department of Health and Sanitation
Delgrado
United States Marine Hospital
Santiago de Cuba
Hava
Sanita Fon
Guy Magoon
Finlay
Wrecked in Grand Canyon Expedition Struggles Continue
Bright Angel Grand Canyon Ariz Jan 1 A boat carrying Charles Russell and Et Monett was smashed in severe rapids fourteen miles below. They signaled for a tow and repairs to continue. Both men swam about a mile after the craft. Two boats were lost higher on the river and Hibert Loper deserted, likely at Hite by now.
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Bright Angel
Grand Canyon
Ariz
Jan
Charles
Russell
E T. Monett
Nein
Sheet
Wil
Hibert Loper
Hite
Tragic Boyertown Theater Fire Kills 167
A devastating blaze at Rhoades Opera House in Boyertown last night killed 167 people, many women and girls, as crowds rushed for exits. Curiosity sparked the catastrophe when a curtain was lifted revealing a leaking calcium light tank that ignited, trapping patrons and blocking doors while rescuers fought bitter cold and confusion. Coroner plans inquest. emergency crews, aided by rail company labor, battled flames as families mourned and investigators probe a possible act of negligence.
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Boyertown Palan
Rhoades Opera House
Lihe Berks County
Ftle
Boyertown
Eptiron
Strasser
Reading
Secord
Stout
Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company
W Oh Keffer
Reading Division
Ketter
Burgess Ketter
Rey Adam
Arepa
Kenneth Hay Arrested Over Alledged Alienation Case
Kenneth Hay, president of the Auto Club of America, was arrested at his New Rochelle home after a deputy sheriff served an order in a $100,000 suit for alienation of his wife Samuel Butler, a rival club leader, claims detectives supported by Butler. Hay, 37, was taken to the sheriff's office as Butler vows to press the case.
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Auto Club of America
Washington
New York
Kenneth Hay
Samuel L Butler
Automobile Club of America
Hay
New Rochelle
Sherif Kuss
White
Mrs Butler Hay
Pelham
Butler
Farther
Moser
Tart
Wetherill
Spencerville
Post Office Department
Foraker
Harry M Ashton
Torcker
Wetherills
Department
Ashton
Congress
Senate
White House
Spencervills
Aten County
Auglaize County
Taft at Philadelphia Banquet Outlines China Japan Policy
Secretary Taft told Ohio Society members in Philadelphia the open door in China is the key issue for the nation. He said Japan does not want war, and warned against warlike impressions from fleet movements in the Pacific, noting the Orient’s view of American power. He spoke also at the Military Order of Foreign War.
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China
Philadelphia
Taft
Ohio Society of Phildelphia
Theodore B Burton
Ohio
Laft
Washington
Faft
West Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Charles D Burney
Oho Society
Williams ‘Taylor
Japan
United States
England
Chin
Hongkong
Pacific
Philippines
Third Receiver Named in Raleigh Appointment
Edward C. Duncan of Raleigh will resign his revenue collectorship to accept the appointment as third receiver. The move creates a vacancy in the Raleigh office as part of a broader restructuring.
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Edward C. Duncan
Raleigh
Entombed men near safety in North Carolina mine collapse
Rescuers reach solid ground as two thirds of the entombed miners are located and a third receiver appointed for the Seaboard in Line Railway case. Duncan named third receiver amid legal maneuvers. operations to release trapped workers expected within two weeks.
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Richmond a_ Tan
Donard Cartten Duncan
Raleish
Seaboard In Line Railway Company
Pritchard Boyd
Parnell
Pritchard
Tamite
Duncan
Messrs
Warfield
Williams
Messrs Unterlmeyer Braxton
Duncan Peeted
Bly
Atlantawait
Tlc
North Caotina
Raleigh
McKinley
Dunan
Gallagher
Roosevelt
Evans Taas Fight Shows Americans Not to Blame
A Rio de Janeiro clash between American sailors and local roughs last night led to minor injuries among four petty officers. Rear Admiral Evans recalled liberty men and found Americans not to blame after Brazilian authorities concurred. Officials hosted receptions for the fleet with Admiral Thomas meeting President Penna and the Brazilian minister of marine.
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Jaberty
Rio de Janeiro
Penna
Washington
Liberty
Evans
Ameriina
Secretary of the Navy
Wa Hurston
Alexandrina de Alencar
Mount Corcovado
William H Doherty
Percy Crandall
Georgia
Fort of Spain
Whipple Hull
Hopkins Stewart
Lawrence
Truxtun
Pernambuco
SEEK ACTRESS DIAMONDS AND ASSETS IN BANKRUPTCY CASE
Special to The Washington Post New York Jan 1 A bankruptcy receiver for Mrs Leslie Carter Payne has obtained a court order to examine her former friend Normal Munro through Commissioner Thomas Alexander. The aim is to locate assets including diamonds jewelry an automobile and other items. The dispute stems from debt claims and alleged pawn tickets, with Munro previously in possession of items Carter Payne says were pledged or confiscated.
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Carer-Payne
Washington
New York
Hzra
P Prentice
Leslie
Carter-Payne
Holt
United States District Court
Thomas Alexander
Normal Munro
Carter
Miss Munro
Payne
Carter- Payne
West Fifty-ninth Street
Europe
Beckham Falls Short as Ballot Deadlocks in Kentucky Senate
In Frankfort on January 14, Beckham trails by two votes in the U S Senate tally and loses in the House by three. The day’s ballot shows Beckham 18 to Bradley 16 in the Senate with scattered supports, while the House reads 46 to 43, plus two absentees. Beckham’s friends remain hopeful that defections from four to six Democrats will deliver victory on subsequent ballots, though opponents claim the contest will endure weeks of deadlock.
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Frankfort
United States
House
Senate
Beckham
Bradley
Charles J. Wheeler
John B Castleman
John
Dodd
Smith
Braidley
James M Kehoe
David Wahd
Lillard Leunerat
Lillard
Danville
W Wondyard
Lexington
J W Lilis
Nelson County
Gow Beckham
Boni Admits Spitting After Provocation In Cousin Fight
Count Boni de Castellane and Count Jean de Castellane appeared in court on January 14 to answer assault charges from a fight with Prince Helene de Sagan, cousin of Boni’s wife Anna Gould. Boni admitted he spat on his cousin after provocation. Jean denied striking and claimed no connection. Hearing postponed to February 4.
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Paria
Count Boni de Castellane
di Vorard
Anna Gould
Helte de Sagan
Boni
Jean de Castellane
Prince Helle
Count Honi
Jean
Count Boni
Hiccoughing for a Week Leaves Detroit Man in Serious Condition
Detroit man Midh Jen 14 RS Porrit of Highland Park has hiccoughed for over a week and remains seriously ill. Physicians report only brief relief from remedies tried, including fright, tongue-holding, and other old-fashioned measures.
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Detroit
Highland Park
Diaz Receives Shriners at Palace in Mexico City
President Diaz welcomed Mystie Shriners in the ambassadors room at the palace today. J Ross Clark of Los Angeles presented a Shriners fez with emeralds and rubies to the President on behalf of Rivah P Clayton and visiting Shriners. About 300 persons attended the reception. Florida and Caroling Resort—best reached by Seaboard Air Line Ry with three daily trains.
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Mexico City
Mexcu
Pigums
Mystie Shriners
Diaz
J Ross Clark
Los Angeles
Rivah P Clayton
Fez
Florida
Caroling Resort
Seaboard Air Line
Offica
Paave
Foraker Ax In Use Four Drop In The Senate
The article reports Senate action amid party rivalry as four Ohio postmasters, including B Mabon Dennison and G W White Unionville, are rejected for confirmation. Foraker and Dick urge prompt action, citing Taft administration patronage bargains. The piece notes a broader push to reject patronage candidates, signaling a tense political showdown in the Senate.
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Foraker
Senate
Ohio
Mabon
Dennison
White
Uhnchaville
Wapakoneta
John Weta
Spencernile
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Hether
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Monroe
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Orient
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Huske & Smith General Agents
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Treasury Dept Lund
Taas Fight
Alencar
Republic of Penoz
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Brazil
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Kentucky
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