City ownership clash over proposed joint-user concession
An obscure dispute arises as city owners condemn a proposed joint-use between the Amacheme city line and Georgia State Electric. The authors Renneberg Cotterill and Twady argue the concession is useless to the city or any other lines entering from that direction. A Monday committee meeting will adopt a report outlining the plan extending to Mercer.
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Geo. F. Cotterill
Mesare
Renneberg
Cotterill
Twady
Mercer At
Men’s Glee Club Concert at State University Friday Night
The annual concert by the State University Men’s Glee Club features 26 collegians, an orchestra, and original stunts including “Willie and His Uncle.” A college altered piece “Pipe Dreams” involves the entire glee club and portrays fraternity life.
Howard University President Hailed at Indignation Meeting
In Washington D C Dean John Gordon White faced hissing from Dee Bee eight hundred male and female Howard University students during chapel yesterday over alleged prejudice toward the negro race. An indignation meeting later on campus denounced Gordon again.
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Washington, D. C
Dee
Bee
Howard University
John Gordon
Gordon
Snake discovery on Rainier block work site reported
Contractor Jay B. Tibbits found a three foot spotted adder in a pipe leading from the roof while supervising work on the Rainier block. He killed the snake as he noted the chilly weather seemed to have taken all the bite from it.
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TIR Nrrs
Jay B. Tibbits
Rainier Block
Bndav
Tibbits
No Bill Returned Against Thomas W Law on Barren Hibel Charges
Boston December 9 The grand jury reported but failed to return an indictment against Thomas W Law on the Barren Hibel charges. It no bill.
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Boston
Teany
Thomas W. Law
Marine notes show varied movement and arrivals
The log notes multiple ships in transit with destinations including San Francisco Seattle Yokohama and Sydney. Vessels docked or sailed include the Queen and City of Puebla with 200 passengers, Santa Ana and Tellus, and towing operations near the Straits of Juan de Fuca. Weather features a 15 mile an hour Easterly wind in the Straits.
State Federation of Labor calls Aberdeen convention
The State Federation of Labor issues an official convention call for Aberdeen on January 4. Several unions are entitled to two delegates. Reports note slow organized labor response to boycotts against Puget Sound breweries and ongoing efforts by Seattle unions on laundry work. A next Musicians meeting is set for Thursday at 2 PM and a grand ball by laundry drivers is planned for January 1 at Lesch pavilion.
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State Federation of Labor
Aberdeen
Aijl
Seattle
Printers
Puget Sound
Labor Temple
Central Council
Lesch Pavilion
Woman's Auxiliary
Five Mile Tramp Fame for Prince of Pilsen Vaudeville Girls
Cleveland reports a beauty routine by the Prince of Pilsen troupe. Manager Jack Hall and Miss Patterson oversee a daily five mile walk with pedometers and chocolate limits to boost health and complexion. The troupe praises walking over cosmetics and notes endurement, unity, and public publicity.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Hall
Wade Park
Tom Johnson
Mr. Hall
Miss Patterson
Auditorium fair ends as bids fail for extension
The Temple de Hirsch fair seeks more time to occupy the auditorium but is denied. The event nets $4,500 for the new synagogue and plans a midnight close with a record crowd and final bargains as all items are sold.
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Temple de Hirsch
Tacoma Tid Bits Pioneer's Passes and Electric Buy Talk
Tacoma Eastern pushes work. Mrs N O Hardy pioneer dead. Boston says town holds It. Rumored C P bought Tacoma and Seattle electric line. Men's social and civic league organized. Wants common user clause.
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Tacoma Eastern
N. O. Hardy
Boston
C. P
Tacoma & Seattle Electric
Men's Social and Civic League
University honors Sir Humphrey Davy with open night
The university chemistry club hosts the annual open night in the Administration building Saturday. Lectures explore Davy's life and works while students perform several of his experiments in the labs. A searchlight at the U will flash around the city.
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University Chemistry Club
Humphrey Davy
Davy
Snyder Named New County Jail Physician and Hospital Head
Dr. J. C. Snyder is appointed county jail physician succeeding Dr. William Corson as county hospital superintendent, a move announced by the county commissioners. Dr. William P. O'Rourke resigns effective January 1 amid accusations of being ousted by neglectful service.
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J. C. Snyder
Willia Corson
Star
William P. O'Rourke
O'Rourke
Pene
Local Briefs Highlight Obituaries and Community News
Navy paymaster Eugene D. Kwan to receive a noon promotion as pay inspector. Georgetown’s Jacob M. Julien, MM, dies and will be buried Sunday. Leon Branch CM A holding annual Genepel Tabernacle convention with two daily services. Lieut. Crockett resigns from the 7th Infantry to seek a Panama Canal post. West Woodland Park Improvement Club to attend Municipal League meeting on franchise matter. Carnegie library interior finish to use Quartered Oak. William Pearse dies of pneumonia at home. Water main break and university club talks noted. Park bond support expressed. lot purchased for 26000 by W. L. Beadleston. Degree of Honor judges plan entertainments. Ladies’ Aid Society to host Christmas sale. Marriage announced of Kathryn Mae McBlain to Joseph B. Steele. Seattle Boston Copper Company reports vein cut 175 feet from tunnel. plans to raise price to 60 cents. ore shipments expected with rail and tram completion. Special announcement appears on page 6.
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Union
Epet
Eugene D. Kwan
Navy
Jacob M. Julien
Georgetown
Leon Branch
Christian and Missionary Alliance
Genepel Tabernacle
Main
Crockett
Mth Infantry
Panama Canal Engineers
West Woodland Park Improvement Club
Municipal League
Carnegie Library
William Pearse
St. Mark's
University Community Club
Maine
Park Board
Rainier Meights Improveme Club
Park Bonda
Sth
Jackson
W. L. Beadleston
Eastern Tran
Seattle
Ballerd
Columbia Ball
Tth
Pike
Ladiew
Ald Society
Queen Anne M. EB
Garfield
M. A. McBlwain
Katherin Mae
Joseph B. Steele
Trinity Parish Church
James
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Comox
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Straits
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Beatrice L'Amour
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Pege 6
Colman Building
Haynes
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Br. Haynes
WAH Family Washing 590
POUND
Model Electric
First Avenue
Seneca St
Wm. ‘McHarrie
M. D
Laurel
CAG Loan Office
Yesler Way
Chicago Loan Office
1St Ave
Second Ave
Hegdahl Coo., Inc
Albert Hansen
Toe
Savage
Spencer
Tver Johnson
Stevens
Daisey
Royse
Hoye
Spinning’s Cash Peuer
Becondit Avenue
Roys
Business College
Miller & Elston
Pacific Blouk
Ces Piano
P. O
Reliable Transfer CO
Postoffice Building
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Ohio Dental Parlors
Pike Street
Third Avenue
Third and
Steamship
Alameda Salvage Sale
Novelty Cloak and Sal Mfg. Co
Pantages Theater
Hutchinson CO
Shaws Pharmacy
Firet Ave
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