Woman Dies After Alcohol Lamp Explosion at Jackson Street
Mrs Hirade a Japanese store owner died at Providence hospital from burns after an alcohol lamp exploded in her lodging house apartment at 3144 Jackson street. The blaze started while she cooked for her husband, flames spread quickly, and the fire department contained the fire as an ambulance took her to hospital where she died. Insurance covered about 150 dollars of the room damage, with total loss to the room’s contents.
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Jackson Street
Prov
Burns
Providence Hospital
City Council Seeks Delinquent Contractor List
Morrison of the Fifth ward introduced a council resolution to compel the board of public works to report a complete list of delinquent street contractors. The vote was unanimous and directs disclosure of names, contract parties, overdue days, and known reasons for delays.
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Fifth Ward
Board of Public Works
Star
Boodled With A High Hand In Grand Rapids Water Scandal
Former City Attorney Lant Salsbury testified at a preliminary hearing, detailing a large water boodling scheme. He claimed to be ring leader, naming dates, amounts, and recipients, including subsidies to three local newspapers, implicating prominent social, business, and political figures.
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Salsbury
Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, Mich
Dec
Pormer
Lant T .Salsbury
Ter David
Setabury
Enormeous
Young Pope Held On Larceny Warrant Over Chick Theft
A man named Pope was arrested on a warrant sworn by his brother Chess Hardison for larceny. He allegedly stole about 60 chickens from his mother at 1026 California Street and traded them for a Thanksgiving meal.
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Pope
California Street
Chess Hardison
Colombia’s Generals Rally as Volunteers Join Army
Dispatches from Hogotá credited conservative General Victor M. Salazar with stating volunteers from both liberal and conservative parties flood to the capital. They join an army of 109,000 said to aim to restore Panama to the Colombian fold, with General Rafael Uribe Uribe named as a leader.
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Rafal Uribe- Uribe
Victor M. Salasar
Hogotata
Fiberal
Panama
Salasar
Rafael Uribe- Uribe
Girl scarred by scalding water at home
Lt. Wash December 1 report from The Star describes Gastave Erickson's year old daughter who pulled a boiling water pan from a stove in her kitchen Sunday. The scalding water burnt her face neck and right arm. She suffered greatly and officials feared for her life, but she is now out of danger.
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Wash
Gastave Erickson
Kitichen Ss
Fisherman battles giant devil fish in race for life
North Seattle sailor Gus Miehling in a hour 30 minute struggle with a monstrous devil fish in the lower bay ends with the creature slain and hauled ashore. The 10-foot fisherman fought off tentacles as the monster dragged him toward the edge of his 14-foot dory, finally freeing an arm and delivering a crushing blow to break the grip. The dead animal lies at a waterfront market near Madison Street, its tenacles nearly five feet long.
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Lower Bay
Mivhlling
Seattle
Miehjing
Ineh Miehling
Miehling
Michim
Viel
Howe
Billeide
Madison Street
Tenacles
Government overtime pay limited to eight hours per day
A Seattle court of appeals decision declares that no government employee can recover pay for more than eight hours of work per day. The ruling reverses an earlier finding by Judge Hanford in the case involving Moses, decided yesterday in the United States Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Seattle
United Bietee Circuit Court of Appeals
Hanford
Moses
Honeymoon Spoiled as J F Olive Arrested After Wedding
J F Olive a black bootblack was arrested within hours of his marriage after a quarrel with his mother in law who opposed the union. He appealed to a sergeant for release and was allowed to go on his own recognizance. Alexander Russell filed for divorce on grounds of desertion.
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J. F. Olive
Olive
Sergeant Peer
Walt Sues Government Over Overtime in Alaska
Judge Manford awards $40 to Walt for overtime work in Alaska. The Cane was a test suit with an appeal pending. A writ of certiorari may be sought from the U.S. Supreme Court for hearing, with several claimants interested in the outcome.
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Walt
Alaska
Manford
Onpe
Carnival of Grime Epidemic of crime hits Tacoma homes
An epidemic of burglary and theft swept Tacoma over two nights. Three burglars robbed seven West End residences and targeted a Purveyorateher shop on Melens avenue. They lifted trousers, pocketbooks, and money, leaving jewelry and silverware behind, while feeding dogs and moving through homes with apparent expertise. The trio likely acted independently, leaving a trail of candle grease and burned ends as they departed. Officials note sensational features and suspect experienced criminals.
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Star
Tacoma
Melens Avenue
Woodlawn
West End
Poor Case Goes Over In Habeas Corpus Hearing
The writ of habeas corpus filed by Frank B. Poor to avoid extradition to New York on a grand larceny charge was continued by Superior Judge Beilern after noon until December 28. Poor's attorneys objected vigorously and want to argue the matter as soon as possible.
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Frank B. Poor
New York
Beilern
Poor
Boxing News With December Fights Signal Private Bouts
The Lib-pownd rival Jimomy Stone and Tommy Mur phy expect a private December bout with 4 percent of gross receipts. Kid Thomas announces a comeback aiming at 1986 opponents including Singes Daly Hoyle. Joe Grimm conspiracy rumors in Philadelphia describe a caust iron stomach and lead-filled nerves. Walcott vs Gans slated for December unless delayed. English boxers Palmer Dixon Roberts and Fellows sail for bouts in the United States. Yattier Santry matches planned with Murphy arranging purses and a possible rematch with Huerrera.
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Jimomy Stone
Avenila A. C
Tommy Murphy
Groes
Nineteen Deaths From Football Season Report
The season record shows nineteen deaths, all among minor teams lacking trained instruction. Most injuries were serious though none occurred in major programs with trained staff. The article emphasizes the role of trained trainers in reducing danger.
Hart and Carter Clash in Fast Bout at Criterion
In Boston on December 1 Marvin Hart of Louisville heavyweight and Kid Carter of Brooklyn prepare for a likely fast, hard hitting headliner at the Criterion Athletic Club. The pair previously met in a short Philadelphia bout, each showing strong power and footwork, promising a hammer and tongs contest tonight.
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Maws
Prome
Criterion Athletic Club
Marvin Hart
Louieville
Kid” Carter
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Washington Huskies Ready for Final Battle Against Multnomah
Coach Jim Knight shapes the University of Washington football team for the season finale against Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland. Last year Multnomah beat the Huskies, who aim to erase that blot and finish with an unblemished record.
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University of Washington
Multnomah Athletic Club
Washington Eleven
Portland
Beatt
Portia
Seattle Boys
John Sagmeister Guilty Of Larceny By Embezzlement
Superior court jury found John Sagmeister guilty yesterday of embezzling 154 from C. E. West a lumber dealer while in Sagmeister’s employ by failing to account for funds collected.
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John Sagmeister
C. E. West
Britt Called World Lightweight Champion Favorite
The article lauds Jimmie Britt of California as the top lightweight, citing praise from Jim Corbett and others. It describes Britt as fit, clever, a polished boxer with strong defense and power, capable of defeating top rivals.
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San Francisco
Jimmie
Jim Corbett
Britt
Joe Gane
California
Portland cement firms weigh winter shutdown decision
In New York a special meeting of the Association of Portland Cement Manufacturers opened to decide whether cement plants will close for winter. High stockpiles and reduced East Coast demand due to strikes are cited. a general shutdown could affect about 100 men.
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New York
Association of Portland Cement Manufacturers of
United States
East
Cembent
Manufacturers to Meet at Chamber of Commerce
A meeting of the Manufacturers' Association will be held at the chamber of commerce at 11 o'clock Thursday morning. A report will be presented on tide lands streets and sections. Interest in communications is requested.
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Manufacturers’ Association
Chamber of Commerce
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