Philadelphia to Be Made Receiving Ship
The U S cruiser Philadelphia will be converted into a receiving ship at Puget Sound Navy Yard to relieve the Nippon at Bremerton. A previous plan to overhaul the veteran ship was dropped as too costly, with repairs estimated at 450000. The change unsettles mechanics at the yard who had gathered for Philadelphia work.
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United States
Philas
Elphia
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Nipsic
Worthiens
Philadelphia
Fenee
Board of Survey
Survey Board
Washington
Navy Department
Warren
War
War Department
Oregon
Bremerton
Navy Yard
Steamer Baxon Burned at Philadelphia Wharf
The steamer Baxon and its entire cargo were destroyed by fire at a Philadelphia wharf. One fireman drowned and two were injured while fighting the flames. Several crewmen were overcome but rescued and expected to recover.
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Philadelphia
Baxon
Vesallore
City Meat Inspector Proposed By Civil Service Panel
A city council committee on Civil Service and Salaries discussed an ordinance to establish a general meat inspection system in local markets. If approved a union loyalist from a major packing house may be hired for the post, with Western Central Labor Union backing the move. The panel also debated raising city employees salaries during an executive session led by Chairman Git Wong.
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Council Committee On Civil Service
Western Central Labor Union
Eenson
Ety
Ation
Japanese Boys Stoned by White Group Near Mission
Police report numerous complaints about disorder near the Maynard avenue and Jackson street mission. Last night several Japanese youths were stoned by White boys, one struck on the head and scalp injured. Earlier, the same group reportedly harassed and threw objects at the Japanese youths.
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Mission
Maynard Avenue
Jackson Street
Sean
Boodler Convicted in Franchise Bribery Case
St Louis date report states Charles J and a millionaire brewer faced bribery charges in a franchise deal with a two year penalty set. Other convicted parties and appeals noted as courts contemplate rights and qualifications pending further action. Boiler inspection bill delayed as committee seeks expert and legal input. Claims for damages from October water main burst rejected in council committee.
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ST. Louis
Charles J
Milionaire
Ryan
Butler
Shah’s harem cuts spark upheaval in Persian court
Vienna’s Tageblatt reports the Shah of Persia reduced the harem from 1108 to a lower number, triggering agitation among courtiers and the public. Critics call the move a reform while blaming European travel and newfound marital simplicity for lowering the monarchy’s prestige and national awe.
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Vienna
Dec
Tageblatt
Persia
Ehanh
Pretty Wife Granted Divorce From Oregon Husband
Anna Gross was granted a divorce from Carl L. Green by Jodee Tallman this morning. The couple married in The Dalles, Oregon in March 1996. She claims he struck her about a year ago and has since refused to support her.
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Anna Gross
Carl L. Green
Jodee ‘Tallman
Dalles
Ore
Elks Memorial Day Service Set With Invited Admission
M Spinning reports a boy stole five razors from a storefront display. The Elks lodge holds its annual memorial service at the Grand House at 2 PM tomorrow with invited admission only. A memorial address and special music are planned.
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Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks
Grand House
Porter Blamed for Lincoln Hotel Fire Delay
Chicago police say Mack Fassett the Lincoln hotel porter neglected duty delaying fire detection. Inspector reports the blaze burned for some time before discovery and Fassett, last seen on duty, may have slept.
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Chicago
Dec
Vigergus Peareh
Mack Palmett
Lincoln Hotel
Fassett
Alamo
Sailor Robbed as Watch Theft Leads to Jail
At an early hour four people were jailed by Patrolmen Newman Cameron and Chipman near Washington street after Gus Anderson reported a lost timepiece. Witness Grace Johnson bartender J reg nald and Power were detained on suspicion as the watch was recovered as officers pursued the theft. Separately Rev S F Snook died in Webster City Iowa prompting notices to his Seattle friends.
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Washington Street
Newman
Cameron
Chipman
Gus Anderson
Grace Johnson
J. Reg~ Nald
J. Powers
Anderson
Ferre
Armeres
F. Snook
F. Brook
Webster City
Iowa
EB Snook
Seattle
Shipyard Fire Blazes Briefly at Moran Bros Yard
A small fire broke out at Moran Bros shipyard in the early morning hours. Firefighters were called but the blaze was quickly controlled with little damage reported.
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Moran Bros
County tax sales end as deeds prepared for buyers
County Treasurer McConnaughey wrapped up the auction of delinquent real estate debts through the year Te. Property owners may redeem lands while deeds are drafted, expected to take a month, after which transfers finalize. Krhon loses case against Morris over a $26,000 damages claim from a summer accident injuring his pelvic bone.
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McConnaughey
Herman Krhon
Notetnon & Post Mill Co
Ee Morris
Wholesale prices for various food items listed
The notice lists wholesale prices for fresh meat vegetables fruits and nuts. Items include beef pork potatoes lettuce lemons apples bananas oranges pears grapes walnuts pecans and dried fruits with per box or per pound rates and a small purchase levy noted.
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California
Letters to Santa from Beattee children across Seattle 1908
A compilation of handwritten letters from Seattle and surrounding towns dated Nov 1908 asking Santa Claus for toys, dolls, trains, drums, books, and holiday treats. Children name streets and addresses in Beattie Seattle Connell and Charlestown seeking gifts and a chance to meet Santa at Bon Marche.
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Santa Claus
The
Children of Washington
Banta
Hon Marche
Santa Clause
Nate
Manta
Connell
Wash
Hanta Caur
Beattie Daily Times
Oakland
Oakin
Banta Claus
Cannell
Conan
Herbert Bohm
Franklin County
Lox
Bligert Bom
Seattle
Santa Clavel
Mother Goose
Des Molens
Sante Claus
Bessie Smart
Bon Marche
Fr Helen Pauli
Whitman
Noy
Mr. Santa
P. I
Bion M
Othel
Deila
Lota
Jackson
Ethel & P
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Yesler Way
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15Th Ave
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Grorge Porkest
28Th Ave
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Mr. Santa Clove
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Des Moines
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Medison St
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Washington, Nev
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Lou
Woodlawn Ave
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2D Ave
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University Heights
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Houghton & Hunter
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First Avenue
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Uchard Optical CO
Second Ave
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Henry Hensel
Hinckley Brook
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King County
King County Court House
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Court House
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