Miller Building Saved by Slathan Fire
The Miller building at Yakima avenue and Second Street survived a major blaze after more than an hour of intense firefighting begun at 2:26 p m. The basement fire caused heavy losses to Cahalan company while other ground floor tenants faced varying damage. Insurance largely covers the $70,000 total loss estimate with building value around $190,000.
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Miller
Yakima Avenue
Second 8T
Second Street
Edward G. Dawson
Alex Miller
Cahalan
Max Marks
Cahalan Company
Dunbar & Nelson, Jewelers
Pioneer Drug Store
Columbia River Land Company
Hutchings Art Company
Harry Cahalan
Dunbar & Nelson
Ackenhausen
Pioneer Drug Company
Rais
Hutchings &It Company
Columbia River
A. J. Splawn
Dawson
Splawn
Pat Jordan
Democrats in Harmony at Jefferson Day Banquet
Washington reports a harmonious Jefferson day gathering of nearly 1000 Democrats with Sen Ogerman of New York hosting. Bryan, Hearst and Folk attended. Bryan praised the fair handling of currency reform and Hearst predicted progressive Republicans would oppose Taft La Follette or Roosevelt. Bryan urged direct primary and popular election reforms.
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Washington
Senator Ogerman
New York
Bryan
Folk
Hearst
Taft
la Follette
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Papers Shy on White News From Storm Hit City
City papers face paper shortages as storm disruption tightens supplies and delays freight. Shortages may cause omissions in upcoming issues.
Governor West Dines With Convict Camp Honor Men
In Medford on January 8 Governor West dined with penitentiary convicts at Westville camp. He thanked the honor men for aiding the prison policy and warned that authorities expected at least some escape attempts despite their assurances.
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Medford
Governor West
Westville
State Road
West
Collusion Found in Trust Contracts
A letter indicating alleged collusion between Swift & Co. and Armour & Co. in bidding for the Old Soldiers Home meat contract at Togus was introduced as evidence in the Packers trial. The document, signed with F A F initials, Pratt testified it was written by Francis A Fowler.
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Chicago
Swift
Armour & Co
Old Soldiers Home
Togus
Jerome H. Pratt
Pratt
Francis A. Fowler
Swift & Co
Bryan Fights for DNC Seats as Guffey Remains
William J. Bryan clashed with Col. James Guffey over a DNC seat in Washington. The committee voted 80 to 18 to not unseat Guffey, Bryan appealed and was defeated 88 to 13. The session was bitter with threats while discussions on convention city and primary rules stretched to tomorrow. Baltimore bid $100,000 to host the convention, with St. Louis, Denver, Chicago and New York in the running. June 25 emerged as a preferred convention date, a week after the Republican meeting in Chicago.
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Washington
William J. Bryan
Democratic National Committee
James
N. Guffey
Pennsylvania
Guffey
Bryan
Baltimore
St. Louis
Denver
Chicago
New York
Archaeological Institute Tour to Spotlight American Indians
The Archaeological Institute of America announces a nationwide lecture tour by Edward S. Curtis, renowned authority on the red man. A "picture music cale" will present Indian history and current needs with phonograph music and vivid lectures to stimulate interest.
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Washington
Archaeological Institute of America
Edward 8. Curtis
United States
Cale
King George Greets Mutiny Veterans in Durbar Line
The king met and spoke with mutiny veterans during the Durbar, greeting each lined-up warrior as he passed along the line, offering brief words of encouragement and recognition. The moment was captured as the first Durbar photo to reach America.
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America
King George
Durbar
George
Australian Mack Held For Great Bank Robbery
Buffalo January 8 federal grand jury indictments charge Australian Mack with involvement in a major bank robbery and a trust with unnamed owners controlling a large share of bicycle coaster brake manufacturing and other accessories in violation of the Sherman anti trust law.
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Buffalo
Jan
Federal
Washington State College farmers' institutes in Yakima valley
The superintendent of Farmers' Institutes announces a series of meetings across the Yakima valley. Benton City runs Feb 19 20, Grandview Feb 20 22, Sunnyside Feb 21 28, Toppenish Feb 22 24, North Yakima Feb 28 26, Ellensburg Feb 24 26 27.
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Pullman
Washington State College
Yakima Valley
Benton City
Grandview
Sunnyside
Toppenish
North Yakima
Ellensburg
New evidence links revolutionary plot to Mexican opposition
Authorities report eight carloads of ammunition and explosives moved from Pennsylvania and New Jersey to Mexico within the last 60 days, suggesting a broader conspiracy against the Madero government.
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New Orleans
Mexico
Madero
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Nome City Steams To Astoria With Alliance Tow
A message reports the steamer Alliance, after losing its rudder off Coos Bay, is towed by Nome City and expected to arrive in Astoria tomorrow. No casualties are reported from the accident.
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Astoria
Nome City
Alliance
Coos Bay
Canadian Champion Beaten In Eight Round Bout
Joe Mando of New Orleans outfought Billy Allen of Ottawa in an eight round match in Memphis and was awarded the decision.
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Memphis
Joe Mando
New Orleans
Billy Allen
Ottawa
Canada
Reagan Beats German in Five Round Victory
Reagan of San Francisco defeated Chalky German of St. Louis in the fifth round of a ten round bout in Salt Lake City.
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Salt Lake, Jan
Jimmy Reagan
San Francisco
Chalky German
St. Louis
China Sees Renewal of All Hostilities
Pekin reports a renewed outbreak of fighting as Revolutionists from Shanxi and Shen Si recapture Shen Chow and advance toward He Nan. Russia demands recognition of Outer Mongolia's independence and China, not replying directly, signals a protest while sharing the substance with other powers.
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China
Pekin
Outer Mongolia
Shanxi
Shen Si
Shen Chow
He Nan
Russia
Great Britain
Japan
Peking
Thibet
Republic Moves Toward Chin Wing Tao From Wan King
A 4000 strong Republican force has left Wan King with five transports docked for embarkation. The cabinet aims to push toward Chin Wing Tao, signaling a strategic movement in the region.
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Shanghai
Wanking
Chin Wing Tao
Armistice Talks in Pekin Deadlock Without Renewal
In Pekin on January 8 negotiations between imperial and revolutionary forces have stalled with no renewal of the armistice.
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Pekin
School Board Names Committees for Ensuing Year
President W M Watt announces board of education committees for the year. Auditing and Finance: Mrs Wilson Fechter Knerr. Purchasing Printing and Insurance: Fechter McAulay Watt. Buildings and Grounds: Watt Fechter Mrs Wilson. Teachers Salaries and Janitory: Knerr McAulay Watt. Textbooks Records Discipline: McAulay Knerr Mrs Wilson.
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W. M. Watt
Board of Education
Wilson
Fechter
Knerr
McAulay
Watt
Australian Mack McNamara Arrested in New York Bank Heist Probe
John J McNamara known as Australian Mack is arrested in New York on a warrant for the Bank of Montreal New Westminster robbery. Detectives say he admitted being in British Columbia at the time and a British consul seeks extradition to Canada. A second man named Deen alias Hoffman is also under arrest in Los Angeles linked to the same case.
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New York
John Mee Namara
San Francisco
Mack
Bank of Montreal
New Westminster
B. C
MecNamara
McNamara
British Columbia
Strand
Vancouver
Canada
Los Angeles
Charles Hoffman
Charles Dean
GC. W. Howard
Bank of Monstrea
New Wegtminster
Lofig
John J. McNamara
Bank of New Westminster
John P. McNabb
Big Mac
Mac
Boston
Cleveland
Australia
Schmitz-Ruef
John McNamara
Charles Deen
Hoffman
Deen
Seattle
Chicago
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
San Diego
Tacoma
State Finances Show Growth in School Funds
Olympia Jan 8 State Treasurer John G Lewis announces in his annual financial statement that the six permanent school funds increased by 82420488 in bonds and cash during the year The state purchased 1768786 in bonds while 816809 were redeemed At year start the treasury held 8006671 against 8060646.
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Olympia
Treasur
John G. Lewis
Washington
Fear of Chinese crisis grows as Pekin telegraph link cuts
State department officials fear a China crisis after no reply from Minister Calhoun for 48 hours regarding troop needs. Silence on the Pekin to Taku cable line suggests communications may be cut between Pekin and the cable station.
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Washington
Calhoun
State Department
China
Pekin
Taku
Rock Island Train Wreck Near St Joseph
A Rock Island passenger train wrecked at Platt River five miles from St Joseph Missouri. Railroad officials rushed a passenger and freight train with a special train and nurses to the scene.
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Rock Island
Joseph
Platt River
Here
Ametors
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