Crisis Looms as Navy Prepares for Chilean Stand
Reports from New York indicate the War Department plans swift action to crisis the Chilean affair. Secretary Tracy, Admiral Brown, and Commandant Esben discuss options for chartering merchant vessels to reinforce the navy. The San Francisco and other ships prepare for possible deployment amid tense international pressure.
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New York
United States
Tracy
Esben
Brooklyn Navy Yard
San Francisco
Admiral Brown
Fearless
San Francis
York
Naval Office
Harrison
Congress
Baltimore
Valpa
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Gederardi
Chie
War
An Lanta
Concord
Berrington
West Indies
South America
Chicago
Washington Cial
War Department
Pacific Coast
Schofield
San Fraisco
Chili
Ashington
Blaine
Charleston
Acapulco
Naval Reserve
Chandler
Money Market and Territorial War Reports from December
New York reports show noon money at 214.3 percent and active stocks near morning highs with notable prices for Pacific and Western rail and express issues. In Texas, Carizio’s Zapata reports claim Garcia crossed toward Mexico with a hundred men, clashing with Mexican troops near Las Torrillas with heavy casualties. In New York, Edward Field shows no change in lunacy commission outcomes and continues to refuse food while Cyrus W. Field remains hopeful and Lindley declines.
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New York
Pacific
Atchison
Central Pacific
Burlington
Denver & Rio Grande
Northern Pacific
Northwestern
Newark Central
Oregon Navigation
North American
Pacific Mail
Rock Island
St. Paul & Omaha
Texas Pacific
Union Pacific
Wells Fargo Express
Western Union
Lampo
Texas
Carizio
Zapata
Captain Hardie
Garcia
Mexico
Brownsville
Las Torrillas
Field
Edward Field
Lunacy Commission
Cyrus W. Field
Lindley
Cable car collision injures two. six more hurt
In Pirissura Pennsylvania a cable car struck a wagon this morning. Two persons were fatally injured and six others seriously injured in the crash.
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Pirissura
Political fallout and appointments stir Pierce county
A Seattle talker claims McGraw's circle pressures Allen for U S circuit judgeship to mend Pierce county rift while governor’s nerve to call an extra session is questioned. Also notes: Port Townsend Leader sale, fatal mine blast near Sataee Alaska, Tacoma post office bonds, tannin extract firm formed, burglar captured near Centralia, Vancouver assault rescued, Epstein sells stock, lost store heir, warrant for John Sargeant, and steamer Premier storm damage after gale.
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Allen
Calkins
Seattle Democrat
Port Townsend
A. H. Dennis
Alaska
Tacoma
South Bend
Centralia
Vancouver
Illiam Evans
Epstein
Tamma
Chicago
Hhe
John Lauderback
Dying in Paris and Fires Darken Telegraphic Tales
Telegraphic tales report Jules Simon dying in Paris. The Bank of Greenville Mississippi suspended operations. Hon John A J Creswell dead. John Chaldon Sons scale factory in New York destroyed by fire. Fully insured Samuel D Warncastle removed for neglect of duty. Fire at Baker Hamilton Sacramento warehouse destroys stock. Two firemen injured by an explosion. Dynamite cargo at Antwerp explodes sinking two vessels. twenty killed or injured. City of Pueblo arrives San Francisco after heavy seas near Cape Mlat tery. three men seriously injured.
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Jules Simon
Paris
Bank of Greenville
Miss
John A. J. Creswell
Grant
John Chaldon & Sons
New York
Samuel D. Warncastle
Internal Revenue
Twenty-Third District
Pennsylvania
Sacramento
Baker & Hamilton
C.J
Antwerp
City of Pueblo
San Francisco
Tacoma
Cape Mlattery
Sumatra tobacco duties upheld and Plumb laid to rest
The San Francisco customs sustains Liebes Bros. appeal on forty one bales of Sumatra tobacco while upholding a $2 per pound duty on wrappers for 290 bales. Secretary Elkins sworn in. Captain Bourke reports brushes with Garcia's revolutionists. Preston B. Plumb buried in Emporia with city mourning and halved flagamatan.
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Washington
Liebes Bros
San Francisco Customs Department
Phelps
Washington News
Elkins
Tweeddle
Stanley
War Department
Bourke
Third Artillery
Ringgold
Texas
Garcia
Ex Senator Hereford Dies of Pneumonia
Ex United States Senator Hereford died at his Monroe county home from pneumonia. The former lawmaker, associated with Cuarieston, W. Va., passed away yesterday.
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United States
Hereford
Cuarieston
W. Va
Monroe County
Deputy State Auditor Mark Reed Surprised at 25th Birthday Party
A birthday surprise for Deputy State Auditor Mark E. Reed ended with a merry gathering at his home. Friends and neighbors including Mrs Armstrong and Misses Young Cowles Laughton Lamont Tarbell joined in, with refreshments, music, and card games as the event marked Reed’s quarter century.
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Mark E. Reed
Mr. Reed
Cowles
Laughton
Lamont
Tarbell
Messrs
T. M. Reed
Avery Reed
F. Gowey
Crego
Mills
Whitney
Dr. Carlyon
J. P. Armstrong
Woodruff
Professor Cushman
Martin
G. Harris
M. Harris
Welty
Root
Foster Going
Bilger
London Fog Brings Severe Losses and River Tragedies
Dense fog over London and surrounding areas disrupts commerce and transport. Seven bodies recovered from the river with four missing as ships and railways face danger amid warnings of further disasters in the channel. A Leeds report notes three men drowning beside a canal and other fatalities on rail.
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London
England
Leeds
Council Meeting Deliberates Street Signs and Assessments
City council last night halted major action awaiting new members. Discussion covered defaced street signs, with orders to place signs higher. Resignation of Assessor Moore effective Jan 12. mayor-elect O'Brien to be sworn in Jan 5. Various street work contracts and rebates referred to committees. bids withdrawn for Main Street planking.
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Murphy
Union Street
Adams Street
Moore
Horr
O’brien
Strane Aes
Haatal
Columbia Street
Puget
Bigelow Avenue
Columbia
Jefferson
Cherry
J. Peterson
Columbia House
B. M. Price
A. Turner
T. C. van Epps
Finance Committee
T. ©. van Pps
Plum Street
Pee
H. J. Estep
Franklin Street
B. Henry
Seventh Street
A. Farquhar
Highth Street
Silas Wentz
Fifth Street
Central
Steuben Streets
Ayre
McDonald & Lindland
Main Street
Professors Hull Barge Arrive for Fairhaven Teachers Meet
Professor and Mrs Hull arrive from Ellensburg with drawings for exhibition at the Fairhaven teachers association next week. Principal Professor Barge joins the group along with Superintendent Brinntnall and a long list of Olympia representatives including Miss Robertson and Miss Moore for the meeting.
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Ellensburg
Hull
State Normal School
Teachers’ Association
Fairhaven
Professor Barge
Brintnall
Keyes
Royal
Sams
McCullagh
McClurken
Mass in F to be rendered at St Michael s tonight
Bordese's Mass in F will be performed at midnight services in St Michael s church tonight. The offertory will feature Lam billotte s Christus. The choir includes Mrs James Connelly Miss Charlotte meets soprano Mrs Arthur Austin Miss Lulu Evans Miss Aggie Troll alto Mr A L Campbell tenor Mr R B Stevens bass.
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Bordese
St. Michael's Church
Lambillotte
Christus
James Connelly
Charlotte
Arthur Austin
Lulu Evans
Aggie Troll
A. L. Campbell
R. B. Stevens
Harmony Lodge Elects Officers for New Year
Harmony Lodge No. 18 F. and A. M. held its annual election naming officers including Ashcraft as W. M. and Pattison as S. D. for the coming year. Installation of officers and Harmony wakes will occur Saturday evening.
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Harmony Lodge
Harmony Lodge No
A. M
Ashcraft
W. A. Say
Dr. Ng
Pattison
D. D. Frost
P. Wyman
Tang
New Photographer Opens Studio in Olympia
W. Duckering, the new photographer, arrives in Olympia with a reputation for first class work. He offers the largest portrait work in Symes with a 14x17 camera. Visit Seventh and Main streets, Silsby block for a trial.
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W. Duckering
Olympia
Symes
Silsby Block
To buy city warrants at once dec22 51 Lacey and Forrest
A terse notice states that warrants are available for purchase in a single batch by Lacey and Forrest with a date reference of December 22 1951.
The New Wards Created on West Side Redistricting Plan
An ordinance to form six city wards with one council member per ward and one at large dies in judiciary committee. The proposal outlines ward boundaries along Fourth street Budd's Inlet Cherry Union and channel lines with alternating council terms beginning 1892.
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Judiciary Committee
Fourth Street
Budd’s Inlet
Fourth
Cherry
Union
Union Street
Channel
Second Ward
Cherry Street
Third Ward
Fourth Streets
Pear
Pear Street
Fourth Ward
Fifth Ward
Sixth Ward
Budds Inlet
Notable Tacoma Christmas Season Travel and Visits
A series of holiday movement notes from Tacoma and nearby towns. Leading figures including Oscar KH Rea and Eugene Kreider travel to Tacoma. judges Stiles Scott and Hoyt depart for home. Miss Potter and Miss Edna HogENS plan Christmas in Tacoma. families such as the Bartletts and Bartons head to Oswego Oregon and Vaughn for the holidays.
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Hila Irving
Oscar KH
Rea
Seattle
A. H. Adams
Tacoma
N. G. Blake
Jones
Louise Ayer
George M. Savage
Eugene Kreider
Supreme Court
Potter
A. W. Wisner
Spokane
Edna Hogens
Annie Wright Seminary
M. Barton
Oswego
Ore
Toepee
Herbert L. Gill
Butler
Reed
Vaughn
North Bay
Gray’s Harbor
Sunday School Festivities Delight Congregational Children
Sunday school children enjoyed seasonal festivities at the Congregational church last night. A social, supper, and varied program delighted the youngsters, with Brevis decorations adding to the cheerful scene.
Railroad Washouts Delay Trains Across Region
Washouts and a fallen trestle between Gate City and Centralia delayed trains in all directions. The Portland train was an hour late after the incident. A Tacoma to Chewelis service halted at Lake View before returning to the Main line. Northern Pacific workers missed the Christmas pay due to the wreck, and the pay car could not reach Castle Rock.
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Gate City
Centralia
Portland
Tacoma
Chebelis
Lake View
Northern Pacific
Castle Rock
A Timely Suggestion Against Frosty Mornings
A brief note advises sprinkling a handful of salt or ashes on doorsteps and business entrances to prevent slips on frosty mornings, warning of possible fractured limbs as a result.
Bulkhead Failure Damages Residence of General Cavanaugh
Heavy rains Tuesday caused the bulkhead around General Cavanaugh’s home to give way, shoving the sidewalk and gutter out of place and causing additional damage. The bulkhead had been recently constructed at great expense.
Bargains on Toiletry Sets and Toys at Wholesale Prices
M. 0. Connors offers a sale this week on toilet sets manicures collars cuffs and albums all new and in good order. Toys priced below cost as part of the Chicago wholesale sale event with bargains for present buyers.
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M. 0
Connor
Chicago
City urged to install light at Northern Pacific depot
A gentleman argues the depot is dark and dangerous after nightfall and that the city should place a light to aid travelers and improve safety. He notes the high post sunset activity near the station.
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Northern Pacific
Christmas Turkeys At Rock-Bottom Christmas Prices
Giles advertises a large lot of superior turkeys and chickens for Christmas and New Years with very low prices. Noting specially arranged stock and emphasis on value, the offer targets holiday needs.
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Giles
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Prop
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Olympia, Wash
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I. Beeytoituman
Crisman-Sargent
Third Street
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Bucoda
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A. D. Glover
R. Frost
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