Chicago Officials Indicted in Bribery and Confidence Schemes
Indictments named John Halpin former Chicago chief of detectives Police Lieut. John Tobin and Detective Sergt. Walter O’Brien for bribery and operating confidence games. Tobin and O’Brien charged with running confidence games. More indictments promised next week based on gambler testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Halpin
John Tobin
Walter O'Brien
Halpin
Tobin
O'Brien
Five women named to study economical clothing for workers
Olympia reports State Labor Commissioner Oteon has appointed a five woman commission to investigate the most economical methods for buying clothes and to report for the benefit of about 5,000 working girls in the state.
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Olympia
Wash
Oteon
Probing faith conflict marred lovers plan to wed
A 21 year old Protestant girl and her 25 year old Catholic beau face a deep religious rift hindering their wedding plans. They consider marrying in differing faiths or joining one church, but cannot decide. A columnist offers no firm guidance, urging happiness and acceptance of life’s mysteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanne
Generals Convene in Mexico City to Choose President
A convention of generals meets in Mexico City to decide if Gen Gutierrez should remain provisional president. Zapata supporters oppose his reelection and back Emilio Vasquez Gomez who aided Zapata early in the revolt. If Gutierrez is rejected, Villistas may back Gen Angelos or Dr Miguel Silva as compromise candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Mexico City
Gutierrez
Zapata
Emilio Vasques Gomez
Villistas
Angeles
Miguel Silva
Numerous Marriages and Deaths in King County Listings
A long list of marriages, birth notes, and deaths from King County records. Entries note ages, locations such as Aberdeen Seattle Everett and Beattie, and dates in November and December. Also includes multiple divorces granted and requests for divorces, with various spouses named.
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Maurice MH. Ronayne
Premerton
Teresa B. Stafford
Aberdeen
Mike Parente
Seattie
Aighna Margieri
Meattia
Palmer
Wenatches
Viola Montgomery
Fanny Rhodes
Seattle
Dickinson
Beattie
Zula Ward
Bb, & Son
Y. Fn
10Th Ave
Son
N. Fujuimoto
Fifth Ave
N. E
Frank O' Brien
Poth Ave
Chas A. Dolan
F. W. Dohme
Bist Ave
N.C. Rudolph
15Th Ave
Antone Phillips
Ninth Ave
Wr. Wilson
King County Hospital
Nelile Nye
King County
Ross Hinkle
Henry Clundon
West Seattle
Bhisue Tahatent
Hilen HB. Gardner
Baby Neumann
Irvinget
Luctle M. Johnson
Royal
Frank Burrows
Dayet
Man Dies After Being Crushed In Refrigerator Car
Stephen Tucker was found with a crushed skull in a refrigerator car in North Yakima on Friday. He died shortly after, the victim identified by papers in his pocket. Police described the injuries as severe and likely caused by a coupling pin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Yakima
Dee
Stephen Tucker
Woman of Capital A Daring Aeronaut in Flight
Chicago December 4 Mrs Fred A Britten wife of Illinois representative will be among the first passengers on the Burgess Dunn aeroplane first flight. She is noted as a daring air traveler who has piloted government aircraft and is a prominent figure in Washington aviation circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fred A. Britten
Representative Britten
Ilinois
Britten
Washington
Heating firm’s workers mistaken for burglars
The Star reports that men from the American District Steam Co measured the Schwanger home at 42 22nd Ave N to install a central steam plant. The firm apologizes after residents feared burglary. the workers are told to stop and not return, and the dogs are called off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Lewis Schwanger
22Nd Ave. N
American District Steam Co
Hoge Building
Religious services at Hotel Liberty led by local clergy
Religious services will be held at the Hotel Liberty Saturday night under Rev. E. V. Shayler of St. Mark's Episcopal church. Rev. M. A. Matthews will conduct the service next Saturday. Friday night 1,160 men slept on the hotel floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Liberty
E. V. Shayler
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
M. A. Matthews
Woman Sues Neighbor Over Insanity Claim for Damages
Ada M McGregor accuses Miss Nellie Ray of insanity and seeks five thousand dollars in damages. The suit states Ray began acting last Saturday and was represented by attorney EB Mc Avoy of the American Bank building.
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Ada M. McGregor
Third Ave. W
Nellie Ray
Miss Ray
EB. Mc.Avoy
American Bank
Great Northern Blown Ashore Then Refloated Off Fort Mifflin
In Philadelphia the steamship Great Northern worth 3 million dollars, built for the Northern Pacific Steamship Co., was driven ashore in a 40 mile gale at Fort Mifflin. Six tugs managed a two and half hour effort to refloat her, and the vessel then left for a four day trial voyage. In Indianapolis graft indictments are issued against Lieutenant Governor William P. O Neil and Homer L. Cook along with several members of the 1913 legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Great Northern
Cramps
Northern Pacific Steamship Co
Fort Mifflin
Indianapolis
Marion County Grand
Wlliam P. O'Neil
Homer L. Cook
Multicondition Chronic Illness Treatments Advertised
An advertisement claims to treat numerous chronic conditions across disorders of the nose throat nerves skin and more. It touts osteopathy chiropractic and naturopathic methods with a guarantee and a free consultation, stating hours from 10 am to 5 pm and Sundays 10 to 12.
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Waanerman
Germans Close In On London Siege Tactics Shift
Col Swinton reports Germans abandon large scale assaults for siege operations in Western theater. They push sapper troops toward Allied trenches and use earth bore storming methods while artillery struggles in close fighting. Three days of quiet precede renewed pressure south of Lys and on Indian forces. Captured officers admit failure but morale remains despite gloom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swinton
Official
Military Information Bureau
Lys
Why They Ask For Divorce
Elise Seitz, an elderly grayhaired woman, sought divorce from Joseph Seitz in Bel lingham 1912 saying he did not support her and she had to support him. Clara Hennessey filed for divorce from Daniel J. Hennessey in Everett after a pattern of failed ventures and later brutal treatment, with the judge granting the divorce. Other Friday dissolutions followed: Carrie Eva, Blanche, Nora Irwin, Ethel, Lillian, John Hutchinson, Eva, Ada, Maude, William, Hazel, Elva, Guy, and Isabelle in varied petitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie B. East
Albert C. East
Blanche Ramirez
Abel F Ramires
W.W. J. Irin
Nora Irwin
Ethel Delayney
Timothy Delayney
J Altan B. Hutchinson
Jno
E Hutchinson
Elsie M. Fisher
Harry C. Fischer
Mira Masters
Harry J. Masters
Ada Grieve
Percy Grieve
Marie Bostwick
Arthur Ray Bostwick
Maude I. Simpson
John B. Simpson
Elise Seitz
Joseph Seitz
Bellingham
Clara Hennessey
Daniel J. Hennessey
Everett
Carrie Eva
Blanche
Abel F. Ramirez
W. J. Ve
Ethel
Lillian E. Ve
John ©. Hutchinson
Elsie M
Harry C. Fisher
Eva
Harry L. Masters
Ada Ve
Marte
Maude L
William
Annie Donlan
Hazel M
Alex Fogel
Elva Va
J. W. Ingledue
Guy T
Isabelle C. Dutcher
Hygienic lecture at Fraser-Pater son’s tea room
Mise M. BE. North will deliver a hygienic lecture titled Vitalization at Fraser-Pater son’s tea room on Monday December 7 at 2 20 p m. Admission is free and all interested are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise M. BE. North
Fraser-Paterson
Bishop to Contest Election in Arizona Amendment
Bishop Henry Granton of the Catholic diocese of Arizona and New Mexico said he has engaged counsel to challenge the constitutional validity of the prohibition amendment approved by ten voters in the November election. He argues the law bars wine use in sacramental ceremonies, unconstitutional for religious rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Ariz
Henry Granton
Arizona
New Mexico
Public Markets Sanitary Update Prices and Stalls Listed
Sanitary Today reports stall 24-36 prices for sugar 1.00 per pound, large cane milk 26c, pall cottolens 66c, flour sacks $1.45 delivered, macaroni 16c per pound, coffee 20c, cleanser 7c, cream cheese 200 lb. lard margarine and sardines priced, various meats and produce with stall numbers and unit prices, including artichokes tomatoes oranges and oysters at stall 101 Agstern oysters 300 pt.
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Sanitary
Westlake and South End markets list varied stall goods
Monday stalls across Westlake and South End present a dense inventory of groceries and fresh produce. Prices cover flour, nuts, cheeses, onions, celery, spinach, pineapples, bacon, butter, cheese, eggs, lard, spices, canned goods, meat cuts, and baked items with many items priced per pound or per dozen.
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Westlake
Boy holdups net $2.50 for H., Godfrey and C. Godfrey
A brief note reports two holdups on Lander Avenue yielding a small sum of $2.50 split among H. and the Godfrey parties led by C. Godfrey. Police investigate the incidents and seek additional details.
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H., Godfrey
C. Godfrey
Lander
Police Chief Announces Department Reorganization
Police Chief Long outlined radical changes to police operations to take effect Sunday. Each sub station will be led by one commanding officer instead of several, aiming for higher efficiency and fewer office complaints as he plans to engage more with the public.
Archer Blower Co Vice President Denies Funds Claim
J. G. Archer, vice president of Archer Blower & Pipe Co., accused of hiring girls to solicit Belgian relief funds without authority, denies wrongdoing. He posted $500 bail and faces Justice Brinker Dee. An eight hour law violation by Ralph Erwin of Leavenworth costs him $50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Archer
Archer Blower & Pipe Co
Brinker Dee
Ralph Erwin
Leavenworth
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L. R. Claha
D. D
Mrs. Fisher
Regal
L. R. Clark, Mgr
Third Avenue
N. W. Corner
Third and Union
Navy Yard
Colman Deck
Price Ste
Fleer
Tecend
Undberg CO
Stewart House
Stewart St
Pike Public Market
Arnold’s
God
J. A
Chas. Becker
New York
Becker
Miss Grey
Spokan
Milwaukee
Hort Line
Teel Trains
Spokane
Second and
Cherry
Hollywood Lunch
Pike Street
Thien
Icousee
Wm. Donlan
Hazel M Fogel
Piva Ingledue
Guy T Dutcher
Treachelia
Dutcher Biles Seitz
Jon. Belts
Omer A. Thomas
Mabel Thomas
Daniel J. Henaney
Clara Baker
Wm. W
Aries
Guy T. Dutcher
Fanbelle
Dutcher
Anna G. Slaight
John FF. Slaight
Alesander Foeve Hasel Mann Fogel
Gink Hotel
Dr. Macy
Rhodes Co
London
Frederick Dyer
Dept
LK49
Jackson, Mich
Addrena
LK48
Matinees
Edward S. Curtis
Public Markets
South End
U. S&s War Department
A. HH. Schuiling CO
Georgia St
Ind
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