Bachelors urged to aid Santa Claus in Seattle
The Star appeals to Seattle men for Christmas charity. Bachelors are asked to donate time money toys and volunteer to deliver gifts to needy children. Readers can contact the Christmas Editor with name and address or call by telephone to participate. Join the Bachelors' Santa Claus Club to share in a merry Christmas for youngsters.
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Seattle
Santa Claus
Star
the Star
Bachelors
Sharks Raise Holiday Loan Rates in Seattle
A Seattle wage earner warning describes how local loan offices raise aggressive usury during the holiday season. The piece notes a loan of $10 for four months costing $18, with rates exceeding legal limits and trapping workers in months of debt to fund Christmas gifts.
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Seattle
Bor
Talis
Two 16 Year Olds Held After Arizona Border Incident
In California two 16 year olds armed with repeating rifles and a mount arrived near the Arizona line and were held pending transfer from Los Angeles. They were en route to the desert country to join a planned fight with Indians. The expedition began November 26 despite parental objections and the youths sought sheriff help when one fled. Authorities expect a Los Angeles arrival to remove the boys home today.
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Cal
John Gerard
Herman Price
Los Angeles
Arizona
Younger
King Leopold Lies Dying As Congo Wrongs Draft Reckoning
United Press reports King Leopold is dying at 74. Early bulletins claimed improved condition but insiders fear final end near. Heir presumptive is Prince Albert. Belgian public reaction mixed as empire’s vice and royal family face a grim fate.
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Annan
Royal Castle
Congo
Prince Albert
Husband Freed After Honeymoon Arrest In Oakland
Architect Bert Booth King of Portland is released from jail on his honeymoon after four days apart from his bride. Detectives from Oakland and a Portland constable coordinated the release, with a Portland police chief note and warrant details cited. Bank clearings reported sizable daily totals alongside balances.
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United Frep
San Francisco
Dec
Herbert Booth King
Portland
Oakland
King
Ue Eity
Louis Wagner
Cheer Up John Drew Not Injured In Face
United Press report from New York states matinee idol John Drew is not fatally injured after a fall in Central Park. He suffered a broken collar bone while riding with his daughter Louise. he is 56 years old and expected to recover.
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United Press
New York
Dec
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Drew
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Chicago
Busse
John McKenna
John Coughlin
Why Not Make Soderberg Work For His Family
A reader’s letter questions whether William Soderberg should be allowed to work while in jail and proposes a system to have prisoners employed at $3 a day with earnings directed to their families. The Star notes comments from a Brown source citing the criminal code and judge and county commissioners’ powers to arrange work programs.
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Defense Presses Melee Testimony in Riplinger Embezzlement Case
The morning session of the State versus John Riplinger focused on defense efforts to undermine Edward W. Melee's testimony about missing books from the comptroller's office. Melee admitted uncertainty whether the found books are the same, while noting similar volumes exist and Riplinger’s desk was never locked, suggesting possible third party access.
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John Riplinger
Edward W. Melee
Kiplinger
Melee
Funde
California
Comptroller’s Office
Ripiinger
Vanderveer
Morris
Yakey
Mary Case to Wed Nephew of Metcalf Bean
Official announcement in San Francisco states Mary Adele Case the contralto will marry Willard Metcalf Bean a nephew of Victor H Metcalf former secretary of the navy.
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Mary Case
Metcalf
Ban Francisco
Dec
Mary Adele Case
Willard Metcalf Bean
Victor H. Metcalf
Gouillon Likely GOP Nominee in Surprise
Fifth Vice President Murdock of the Railway Trainmen ruled out a broad strike spread to the Atlantic coast. He said longshoremen and conductors on 30 eastern railroads would seek wage increases and shorter hours on January 3, pursued by individual roads rather than as a single union action.
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New York
Murdock
Christendom
McKenna
Coughlin
Local switchmen press on with second week of strike
Switchmen begin the second week of a rail strike as the unions push on while railroads claim they have broken the strike and that all freight moves, the workers deny the assertion and insist on continued action.
Woman Thief At Large Strips Seattle Millinery Shop
In Seattle a female thief is suspected after a wave of shoplifted lingerie and accessories. Mrs H Stackiles reported her 514 Union street millinery robbed of over a dozen ostrich plumes worth 229 dollars. A separate break in at 509 People's Bank building rooms run by Stone and Mills saw plumes feathers black silk and a hair switch taken valued at 75 dollars.
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Seattle
H. Stackiles
Union St
Stone & Mills
People’s Bank
Weather: Rain Warms Tonight Into Thursday
A weather brief notes rain and rising temperatures with warmer conditions tonight and Thursday. Southeasterly winds increase, bringing milder air across the area.
Democrats Favor Bouillon Nomination Theory At Secret Meeting
A secret meeting of 75 Democrats at the Empire building last night argued A. V. Bouillon would be named the Republican mayoral candidate. Speakers urged a candidate who could defeat Bouillon, with O. T. Erickson seen as the most viable. George Murphy chaired, Dr. J. H. Lyons secretary.
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A. V. Bouillon
George Murphy
Empire Building
Hi Gill
Bouillon
George Cotterill
Cotterill
Cotteri
Bouflien
Gill
Boullion
William Hickman Moore
Charles Miller
O. T. Erickson
J. H. Lyons
Grocers Tell of Combine Suppressing Seattle Prices
Grand jury heard Seattle grocers testify that screws and other staples cost above normal as the retail grocers barred by wholesalers refuse to cut prices. They said cutting prices invites loss of credit or bankruptcy, with wholesalers enforcing the higher rates and price lists.
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Combine
Grocery Trust
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