Wall Street probes and a fatal shooting in San Francisco
The San Francisco murder case centers on Robert J. Widney, a Los Angeles real estate broker, shot in the abdomen. His former lover Vivian Lyons, 22, claims accidental discharge while Widney examined her revolver. police dispute her account. Letters reveal a long attachment and threats. Also in Buffalo, J Frank Hickey, accused of child murder and other crimes, is deemed sane by alienists amid insanity defense claims.
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United Presse
San Francisco
Robert J. Widney
Los Angeles
Frances V. Lyons
Wm. C
Billy) Lyons
Denver
Widney
Canannon
Sorrento
Lyons
Vivian Vale
Bob
Vivian Lyons
Buffalo
N. Y
J. Frank Hickey
Joseph Josephs
Hickey
Proddings Conscience Prompt John Raval Apprentice Note
An apprentice named John Raval at Heinbeid faced proddings of conscience and signed an affidavit to authorities. The record notes his action and submission to officials.
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John
Heinbeid
Lawsuit Files for Sixty Thousand in Nome District
Nils Pioneer Min brings suit claiming ownership of a gold placer in Nome district. The action seeks 60 000 dollars, described as among the largest sums in the area. A separate note mentions Wes being injured on March vet work as a com due to a hoist incident.
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Min
Nome
Wes
Neighbors Help Fire Victim Rebuild Beaux Arts Home
In Beaux Arts village the Whaley family losses from a mysterious blaze spurred neighbors to aid. Sewing bees supplied clothing and a new wardrobe appeared as repairs begin. Local businesses Phillipe Taylor Mill Hewett Lee Lumber Co offered lumber bills for the new home.
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Beaux Arte
Eulma
Robert T. Whaley
Crice
George
Heaux Arts
Whaley
Onishley. Co. Co
Phillipe
B. Bryron
Taylor Mill Co
Hewett-Lee Lamber Co
Griffiths Police Bill Recommended by Committee
The judiciary committee of the council this morning recommended the Griffiths police bill for passage over the mayor's veto. Councilman Griffiths and Wardall were present. Councilman Erickson was absent due to his wife's death. Citizens addressed the committee and favored amendments, while former mayors Pallinger Woods Miller offered opinions. The bill faces a veto vote next Monday.
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Judiciary Committee
Council
Griffiths
Wardall
Erickson
Flagg
Col. J. M. Hawthorne
First Presbyterian Church
Pallinger and Woods
Miller
Canada to Get Three Gigantic Dreadnaughts
Ottawa announces in the house of commons that Parliament will vote 35 million dollars to build three Canadian dreadnoughts to be the strongest sea fighters. The ships will be built in England and maintained as part of the Royal Navy, with recall possible to form Canada’s own navy if desired.
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United Press
Ottawa
Ont
Naval
House of Commons
Borden
England
Royal Navy
Canada
Dominion
Chauffeurs Club Launches Fund for Kids Christmas Drive
Washington chauffeurs club members and Dreamland prepare a fundraising drive to provide gifts and holiday cheer for needy children. Volunteers plan collection days, toy donations, and distribution events to ensure a festive season for local youngsters.
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Washington Chauffeurs’ Club
Young Washington Woman Aims For Newspaper Role
A popular Washington girl, daughter of the a of the house, trains under a woman reporter in the capital city, learning the craft as she aspires to become a newspaper woman.
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Washington
New York City Receives Daily Vehicle Loads of Food
The city receives 229 car loads of vegetables 126 car loads of butter and eggs and 176 car loads of fruit daily. Annually New York consumes 1 466 009 000 eggs and 660 000 000 pounds of fruit.
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New York City
Girl sails from Remerton on dad's cruiser
Vallejo Cal December 6. Mise Priscilla, daughter of Capt J M commander of the cruiser, travels aboard the American ship becoming the first woman to violate the rule since 1881 when the secretary of the navy ordered no women aboard ships at night.
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Vallejo
Cal
Mise
Priscilla
J. M
I da Gaid
Hunt
United States
Lincoln Birthday Banquet Plans Invite Gov Johnson
The Progressive league intends to invite Gov. Hiram Johnson of California as the chief speaker for Lincoln's birthday banquet to be held at the Armory, with seating for about 3,000. A committee meeting in Seattle arranged the plan and a formal invitation will be sent in days.
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Hiram Johnson
Califor
Progressive Party
Lincoln
Johnson
Progressive League Lasi Ht. A
Ligcoln
King County the Central Committee
Good Eats
Squire Brown’s Bond Seeks To Rehabilitate Lazy Husbands
In a Seattle era satirical trial, Squire Brown enforces a plan where husbands pledge earnings to their wives. A peddler refuses yet ends jailed, while widows flourish under the scheme. The judge contemplates forced labor and wage delivery to families as a remedy for neglect and poverty.
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ORE | Brown
Squire Brown
Sherman Trust Law Defended in Report of Attorney General
The 1924 annual report of Attorney General Wickersham defends the Sherman anti trust law against calls for statutory amendments. It argues the courts already enforce broad restraints on interstate trade and that enumerating illegal practices would either overreach or fall short. It notes proposals stem from evasion desires, not stronger enforcement aims.
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Sherman
Hy United
Washington
Wickersham
Congress
United States Supreme Court
Sane answers to foolish questions from a curious column
A Q A column discusses safety on ferries and sea travel, flirtatious suitors, and odd household concerns. It offers humorous, practical, and sometimes brutal advice on relationships, safety, crackers, poetry attribution, and a nail biting child, reflecting old time newspaper chatter.
Electric chair sought in Oregon switch from hangings
Portland dispatch reports former Speaker C N McArthur preparing a bill to replace the noose with an electric chair in Oregon. He says the chair would be the first in the West, can be installed with little expense, and offers a more humane method of carrying out executions.
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Portland
Oregon
C. N. McArthur
West
McArthur
Jail Delivery Foiled in Tacoma Embezzler Case
In Tacoma on December 5 an attempt by E. Salvarda, jailed for embezzlement, to cut his way out of the county jail was discovered by Jailer Jas Longmire. The sheriff’s office believes a general jail delivery was planned upon completion.
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Tacoma
E. Salvarda
Jas. Longmire
Sheriff's Office
More Days To Shop Ends In Hazy Christmas Chase
Skinny White hitched his wag Snail outside a hardware store and lost a lap in a Christmas shopping race with Fat ty Black seen by our artist en route home with an armful of bundles. "I'm glad to get these off my mind," he said spraying his brow with his bandanna.
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Skinny White
Fatty Black
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