Aviator Rutherford Page Dies In Fall At Dominguez Field
Rutherford Page, 24, Yale graduate and Curtiss aviator, fell 150 feet while attempting a pivot at the International Aviation Meeting in Los Angeles. He had just earned his pilot license last Saturday and had been warned by Green Curtiss about risky feats. Page, who boasted of beating Beachey, died instantly on the paved ground after leaping clear of his machine.
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Los Angeles
Rutherford Page
Yale
Helen Page
New York
Curtiss
Dominguez Field
Page
Green Curtiss
Beachey
First Aviation Fatality of 1912 Occurs in Los Angeles
New York Jan 22 Rutherford P. of this city killed at Los Angeles during the demonstration of Mrs. William D. Page. This death marks the first aviation fatality in the United States in 1912 and the 114th worldwide since the advent of powered flight.
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New York
Rutherford P
Los Angeles
Wm. D., Page
Page
Enormous Profits On Steel In Ore Trade
The preliminary report on steel industry costs notes enormous profits from lake region ore and ore transportation by the United States Steel Corporation. It argues for segregating ore railroads from the company to curb inter company profits cited by Commissioner Smith.
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Washington
United States Steel Corporation
Consolidated Ore, Iron and Steel Companies
Commissioner of Corporations
Smith
Grant Increase of Wages Sparks Seattle Strike Vote
Approximately 75 telegraphers, telephone operators and station agents on the Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound line between Seattle and Mobridge, S, C., discuss a strike vote after city officials refuse a wage rise of about five percent.
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Seattle
Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound Railroad
Mobridge
S. C
Starvation Doctor Hypnotized Patients Case Update
Dorothea Williamson testified in the Hazzard murder case that the star vation doctor was unkind and caused long crying spells. Defense presented letters from Claire expressing appreciation for the treatment. Dorothea weighed 61 pounds fully dressed when moved from Olalla to Tacoma in July, claiming Claire was too enfeebled to act independently.
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Seattle
Dorothea Williamson
Linda Burfield Hazzard
Claire Williamson
Judge Donworth Recalls Resignation of Federal Judgeship
Washington Jan. 22 The White House announced that Judge Donworth of Seattle who had resigned withdrew his resignation The president had nearly decided to send Representative Humphrey as his successor but Donworths reversal complicates the matter The reasons for the change are not public and the judge is said to be in ill health
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Washington
White House
Dunworth
Seattle
Senate
Humphrey
Donworth
Perry denies Roosevelt endorsement claim
Edward Perry, chairman of the fourth district congressional Republican committee, says a letter from Theodore Roosevelt instructing him to endorse a presidential nomination is untrue. The denial follows the circulated statement reported January 22.
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Colgate
Edward Perry
Fourth District
Congressional Republican Committee
Theodore Roosevelt
Perry
Taft Denies Hitchcock Anti Taft Activity Reports
President Taft rejected at the White House claims that Postmaster General Hitchcock sought to block his renomination and that cabinet members urged Hitchcock’s ouster over alleged anti Taft activity. He said he trusted neither charge and spoke twice to dismiss them.
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Washington
Jan
Taft
White House
Hitchcock
Peach crop damaged by blizzards hit Illinois Missouri
Telegram from St Louis reports that a big peach price rise is expected next summer as blizzards sweep the middle and southwest. Southern Illinois and Missouri say the crop was seriously damaged by the cold last week and the zero weather has killed the crop.
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Illinois
Missouri
St. Louis
New Trial Denied for Billy George in Alfalfa Murder
Billy George, an Indian convicted of second degree murder for the killing of William Lusby near Alfalfa last April, was denied a new trial by Judge Preble. The judge sentenced him to 10 to 380 years in the penitentiary at Walla Walla. Rumor says the case may be appealed to the state Supreme Court. Jim Johnson, an accessory, has a trial set for Thursday February 1.
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Billy. George
William Lusby
Alfalfa
Preble
Walla Walla
Supreme Court of
Jim Johnson
Johnny Coulon Retains Bantam Crown by Knockout
Johnny Coulon, bantamweight world champion, defeated Harry Forbes in the third round of a scheduled ten round bout in Kenosha. The battle ended at 2 minutes 34 seconds of the third round when Coulon landed a right jaw swing and a stomach counter. Forbes showed early grit but faded mid bout, hitting the canvas twice before Coulon finished him with three knockdowns.
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Kenosha
Johnny Coulon
Harry Forbes
Forbes
Millionaire Mrs Leeds sails world yacht tour with royals
Naples dated report says Mrs W B Leeds widow of the triplete king will sail from Naples around January 16 aboard the yacht Semiramis. She will be accompanied by the Duke and Duchess of a foreign realm as guests on this ambitious world cruise.
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Naples
W. B. Leeds
United States
Coal claimants in Yakima to reclaim government refunds
Federal officials will return about 1600 dollars to each of roughly 20 Yakima coal claimants who overpaid in the Cowlitz field. Messrs Fred Parker and A B Whitson of Yakima arrange refunds for local claimants while additional suits seek 280 acres of coal land at Vancouver.
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Messrs
Fred Parker
A. B. Whitson
Cowlitz
Washington
Yakima
John P. Hartman
No Throne Abdication Turmoil In China
Pekin January 22 Premier Yuan Shi Kai failed to secure abdication of the throne as several princes were absent from the Imperial Clan conference. The ageists and dowager empress, reluctant to abdicate, accepted reactionary counsel. Yuan’s bluffing seems clear as he keeps a special train ready and seeks another sick leave to avoid relinquishing the premiership. He is viewed as anti manchu and faces distrust at home.
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Pekin
Yuan Shi Kai
China
Yuan
Farrell voices stance on publicity and price control at steel hearings
James G Farrell president of United States Steel testified before the Stanley steel investigating committee. He warned against publicity on steel costs as ruinous to makers. He defended publicity in corporations and urged a governing board but said the government cannot fix maximum prices.
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Washington
James G Farrell
United States Steel Corporation
Stanley Steel
Farrell
Gary
Duke of Connaught Plans Washington Visit After Taft Meeting
Taft era dispatch notes the Duke of Connaught altered his itinerary in Taft's state and planned to travel from Taft to Washington. The Canadian governor general will likely go alone with the Duchess and Princess Patricia not accompanying him. Ambassador Reid hosted a dinner for the vice regal party featuring Cardinal Farley and Governor and Mrs. Dix among others.
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New York
Duke of Connaught
Washington
Taft
Patricia
Ambassador Reid
Cardinal Farley
Mra. Dix
Aged Woman 82 Dies at Daughter’s Home
Mrs. A. P. Hoffman aged 82 died at 6 oclock Sunday morning at the home of her daughter Mrs. F G Blackburn of Miles avenue. She is survived by two daughters including Mrs Blackburn and two sons Gus and Herman Hoffman of Pendleton Oregon. The remains will be shipped today to Pendleton for interment.
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A. P. Hoffman
F. G. Blackburn
Miles Avenue
Blackburn
Portland
Oregon
J. J. McConnell
Pendleton
Gus
Herman Hoffman
Frederick Brown Hoax Holdup Exposed in Yakima
The sensational holdup tale of Frederick Brown is revealed as a hoax. The 11 year old boy admitted he tied and gagged himself, with no burly negro involved. Police traced the motive to avoid home and fear of punishment. A mental health examination may follow.
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Middle West
Frederick Brown
Herald Sunday
Yakima
R. A. Grant
Frederick the Great
Drainage District No 12 Postponed by Yakima County
Yakima county commissioners postponed drainage district No 12 until February 19 to allow County Engineer Marble to finalize a report. They set damages for W E Snyder road at 75 dollars if not accepted, vacated Butterfield road and created a new Terrace Heights section, and apportioned forest reserve funds between road, bridge, and school funds. A C Wallin was appointed justice of the peace in Naches City.
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Yakima County
Marble
Sunnyside
W. EK. Snyder
D. B. Partch
Butterfield
Butterfield Road
Ter‘ace Heights
Forest Reserve Fund
General Road and Bridge Fund
General County School Fund
A. C. Wallin
Naches City
La Follette Invades Far Eastern States in Progressive Bid
In New York on January 22 Senator La Follette staged a major East Coast appearance as a progressive Republican candidate. Gifford Pinchot introduced him, praising efficiency and conservation, and La Follette urged judiciary recall while defending equal suffrage.
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New York
East
Senator la Follette
Roosevelt
Gifford Pinchot
la Follette
United States Supreme Court
Congress
Passenger Agents to Assemble Here in Yakima
Forty or fifty railroad men from passenger departments will meet in North Yakima in late March or early April. Dr. H P James, secretary of the Commercial club, arranged the visit after receiving a letter from A D Chariton, general passenger agent of the Northern Pacific. The North Pacific Coast Passenger Agents association includes local railroad representatives and eastern road delegates. The gathering is described as an important event for the city, expected to last a day or two.
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H. P. James
Commercial Club
North Yakima
James
A. D. Chariton
Northern Pacific Railway
Portland
North Pacific Coast Passenger Agents’ Association
North Pacific
Wapato Commended for Prudent City Administration
The examiner from the state bureau praises Wapato Yakima county for strong governance since incorporation. Mayor and council are lauded for trade and commercial success. City assets total 17 600 29 with liabilities 11 476 90, reflecting sound fiscal health.
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Olympia
Wapato
State Bureau of Inspection
Yakima
Evaporators to be Built in Yakima County
Five evaporating plants planned in Yakima county by the Washington Fruit Evaporating Association will cost about 15 000 dollars each. The project aims to salvage millions of pounds of fruit and create about 20 to 25 jobs per plant, with construction set to begin soon for operation around August 1.
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Yakima County
Washington Fruit Evaporating Association
Washington Fruit Distributing Association
W. W. Butler
Grandview
Washington
Butler
Union Gap
California
Mob Gangs Four Black Prisoners in Harris County Jail
In Hamilton on January 23 a mob of about 190 men overpowered guards at Harris county Jail and dragged four Black inmates, three men and one woman, outside where they were killed. Officials report hundreds of gunshots. bodies riddled with bullets amid violent upheaval.
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Hamilton
Harris County
Jatter
Electric Pumping Plant Considered for Granger Area
A meeting in Granger with Pacific Power and Light officials and General Electric representatives discussed installing an electric pumping plant to water high lands near Sunnyside Canal and provide lighting power for local ranchers. Arrangements were pending as officials planned to return Tuesday for final plans.
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Granger
Herald
Pacific Power & Light Co
Geo. W. Arrowsmith
Irrigation Department
L. N. Fry
Sunnyside
A. F. Haynes
General Electric Co
Portland
Sunnyside Canal
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Williamson
MR. Perry
Taft Trusts Hitchcock
Olinors
Billy George
Conlon
Manchester
Sarah Wilson
Duchess of Manchester
Eugene Zimmerman
Cincinnati
Law Sarah Wilson
South Africa
Mafeking
Cowlitz Fields
Vancouver
J. G. Farrell
Steel Corporation
Canada
Brown
Roy
Far
Pinchot
Charlton
Wakato
Pacific Power & Light Company
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