Supreme Court Tosses Hanford Coal Ruling Over Alaska Claims
The U S Supreme Court unanimously reverses Judge Hanford in the Munday Shiels coal land case, reinstating government ownership of Stracey claims near Katalla Alaska and resuming prosecutions. The decision blocks dummy entries and reopens conspiracy charges against Munday Shiels and associates, with similar cases in Spokane Tacoma Chicago and Detroit.
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United States Supreme Court
Hanford
Munday Shiels
Munday
Shiels
Rudkin
Washington
Doughton
Supreme Court
Spokane
Tacoma
Chicago
Detroit
Lurton
Alaskan Development Company
Charles F. Munday
Seattle
Pacific Coal & Oil Company
Alaska
Algernon H. Stracey
Stracey
Katalla
Bering River
Pigpen mix up in country house plans prompts laugher
A builder recalls receiving country house plans from an architect for a very rich man. The block plan showed a pigpen labeled among farm buildings, a misconstrued term that led to the joke about a city millionaire lacking a pigpen while the farmer has one.
The Coupon Tells the Story It Is Worth Just $2.00
A newspaper coupon promises a $2.00 credit for work at The Star office 1405 Third Avenue. Any dental service amounting to or over that value earns the full coupon payment.
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Third Avenue
Free holiday dental offer from Dr Clark Seattle
Dr L R Clark invites friends in Seattle to visit one of the finest rental offices and receive dental work at unusually low prices. He guarantees skilled dentists and top materials, promising gentle service and very small costs with a coupon offer.
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Seattle
I .Ay
DR. L. R. Clark
Our Low Prices Our Expert Work in Seattle Dentistry
Local dental practice boasts fast growth in Seattle emphasizing low prices and expert service. The ad highlights customer satisfaction as the reason for expansion and invites new patients to experience their affordable care.
Ninth Week Opens in Murder Trial Over Alibi Claim
In Redding California on December 6 Conductor W D Gill testified that Daniel Fleming rode in a Pullman vestibule with Gill and John T Horgan and did not go on top until the train stopped at Redding depot He aided in removing George Walker and Harry Goble strengthening Fleming alibi claim in the ninth week of the trial for the Tacoma murder.
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Redding
Cal
W. D. Gill
Daniel Fieming
Geo. Valker
Tacoma
Gill
Fleming
John T. Horgan
George Wallier
Harry Goble
City pushes land deed for harbor development west of Fort Lawton
Councilman Wardall introduced and the council adopted a resolution urging the U S government to deed about 300 acres of tide lands west of Fort Lawton and south of West Point land spit to the city for harbor and terminal use. He said the site would suit piers ships yards factories and terminals and Sam's officials along the silvered coast await federal action.
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Wardall
U. S
Fort Lawton
West Point
Sam
Safety demands for crossing on Andover street
Residents near Andover Street press city council to compel the railroad to install safety devices at the O. and W. crossing. The South Seattle Improvement Club also seeks street lights at Eighth Ave. and the Argo railroad crossings.
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Andover Street
South Seattle Improvement Club
Eighth Nv
Argo Railroad
WANTS RESTRICTED DISTRICT CREATED
A communication to the council requests reestablishment of the restricted district. The petitioner cited a sermon by Rev. Mr. Matthews about combating vice and argued hotels and rooming houses house prostitutes, urging segregation as a remedy.
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A. L. Ganter
Matthews
Man Survives House Roof Collapse Fire
Webster Grove Missouri resident J. R. Ponder slept through a house fire until the roof caved in and struck him on the head. He escaped with only minor injuries, avoiding severe burns thanks to the delayed collapse.
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Webster Grove
J. R. Ponder
Hatpin rule may ban long pins in St. Louis hats
A proposed city bill in St. Louis would ban hatpins projecting more than half an inch beyond hats. The measure, already passed by the house of delegates, awaits city council approval.
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ST. Louis
Rink Use Granted to Potlatch Association
The council passed an ordinance giving use of the Mam moth rink to the Potlatch association for nine months. The move avoids a $4,000 expense to build a new rink, with support from Kellogg and Griffiths but opposition from Blaine.
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Gipsy Smith
Griffiths
Potlatch Association
Kellogg
Blaine
It Is Absurd Women Should Accept Paris Dress Mandate
Mrs L M Lake a local lecturer declares the idea that American women must follow Paris fashions is absurd She notes Paris gowns were designed for the demi mandaines and argues against a universal dress mandate while a cryptic line about miracles follows.
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Kansas City, Mo
Paris
L. M. Lake
Stops a Deep-Seated Cough in a Hurry
An ad touts Pinex cough remedy with homemade sugar syrup as a cheaper option. It claims quick relief from deep seated coughs within 24 hours and notes benefits for hoarseness asthma chest pains and whooping cough. It promotes Pinex as a concentrated Norway White Pine extract and guarantees satisfaction or money back.
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U. S
Canada
Mian Mn
Tell Drug Co
Actress Helene Abeles Divorced for Fourth Time
St Louis December report: former actress Helene Abeles has divorced her fourth husband James Abeles son of millionaire J D Abeles on grounds of desertion. The couple was married in St Louis and the case highlights Abeles family affairs as local society notes.
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ST. Louis
Helene Abeles
James Abeles
J D. Abeles
Hesketh Pushes City Wage Floor Measure
Seattle voters could decide a charter amendment backed by Councilman Hesketh to require contractors on city work to pay at least 2.75 dollars per day. The proposal argues the minimum wage is too low in the current cost of living.
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Hesketh
Seattle
Attempt to Create Policewoman Office Fails in Council
An ordinance to create a policewoman office was introduced and failed, then recommitted to the public safety committee for a new report. Councilman proposed it stating duties would mirror policemen. Blaine opposed, citing existing salary ordinances and differing duties.
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Blaine
Suit Against Cash Register Company Over Restraint of Trade
United States District Attorney McPherson files suit in Cincinnati charging the National Cash Register company of Dayton with monopoly on cash registers and other registering devices. The petition names John Patterson and 28 officers and stockholders, alleging conspiracy and unfair tactics to drive competitors from business.
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United Press
Cincinnati
United States
McPherson
National Cash Register Company of
Dayton
John Patterson
National Cash Register Company
Young Girl Rider Demonstrates Pluck at Hunt Club Breakfast
Emily Randolph, noted polo player from Narragansett Pier, rode in jumping contests at the Radnor Hunt Club breakfast. After being unseated at a rail jump she calmly adjusted her cap and urged the horse back, finishing until the horse reared at the final obstacle and was withdrawn.
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Unites
Philadelphia
Radnor Hunt Club
Emily Randolph
Narragansett Pier
Nuisance Petition Against New Theater
Residents near Fourteenth avenue and East Pine street petitioned the council to stop a planned moving picture show from opening in the residence district. Twenty one signatures appear on the request, citing potential nuisance to the community.
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Fourteenth Av
E. Pine St
Pendleton votes elects Matlock mayor by small margin
Pendleton Oregon December 5 The commission form of government failed by 26 votes and W F Matlock was elected mayor by 80 votes. A total of 1085 votes were cast and forty thousand dollars changed hands on the mayoralty race amid Pendleton Round-Up carnival atmosphere.
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Pendleton, Or
W. F. Matlock
Pendleton
Matlock
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China
Scott Calhoun
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Grant Calhoun
Walter Fulton
Homer Hill
Dingle
Haakow
Little Tales of CityMfe
Star
Charles Dana Gibson
Dr. Clark
Third Ave
N. W. Corner
Union St
Cash Register Concern
Pyramid Drug Company
Pyramid Bidg
Marshall, Mich
Madison St
J. Hodgson
MR. Geo. M. Pillsbury
Gen. Mgr
Occidental Board Co
Occidental Board
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