Ex-service men thank donors for Christmas records
A letter from Pulmonary Hospital ex service men in Riverton Washington thanks donors for musical records. They report about fifteen records received from Mr Poole and Geo Co office, expressing gratitude and appeal for more donations by parcel post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Dana Sleeth
Pulmonary Hospital
Behart
Poole
Ralph S. Jeffrey
Plate
Pul Monary Hospital
Riverton
Wash
Worker Failing Gas Exposure Near Kelley Hotel
Kelley, near death from gas, was rushed to emergency hospital where first aid was applied. A slight chance of recovery was mentioned by RK Bird who detected the odor and found Kelley. He had lived at the hotel for three weeks and was recently drafted from Skinner and Maddy launder where he worked as a helper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley
Bird
Skinner & Maddy
The furnace man in Youngstown enjoys the hottest job in town
A steel plant worker at the Youngstown blast furnace endures 160 degree heat while others shiver in Seattle. The photograph captures his smile as he blasts through a frigid snap, proving the furnace man has the warmest job in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Mercury
Steve Brodie
Nix
Nein
Jack Schiffer
Central
Second
Pike
Tia
Yourthstown
Youngstown
Seattle
Furnaace
Salem Snowlock Traps City With 40 Year Heaviest Snow
In Salem Oregon the city was cut off by the heaviest snowstorm in four decades. No trains operated and highways to the north and south were unusable. Street railways were also shut down as the storm paralyzed travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Ore
Strikers Slow to Return After Mine Workers Action
The United Mine Workers pause in coal production persists as straggling miners in Illinois Pennsylvania Indiana and Ohio resume slowly while Michigan returns to work. Officials expect normal activity next week though Kansas mines face state operation and continued consumption restrictions pending reserves. John L Lewis cites Wilson proposal as basis for settlement enabling wage and condition talks. Later, National Consumers League notes 3 to 6 million U.S. schoolchildren are underfed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illnois
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Kansas
Indianapolia
United Mine Workers
Wilson
John L. Lewis
New Seattle Fare Rule Forces Parents to Carry Kids Free
A Seattle ordinance effective next Monday ends free street car rides for children over five. Fathers plan to smuggle larger children by holding them in arms. officials say only children in arms ride free, sparking debate on enforcement and fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Johnny
Mary
Ford
Willie
Jane
Thomas Murphine
Operators Here Balk at Increase
Conservation is urged as a warning to all people. L Gilman district representative of the fuel administration asserts a strike continues and forecasts a prolonged coal shortage. William Short predicts miners will return tomorrow, with operators noting wage rise acceptance may delay resumption. He adds no serious local difficulty, though higher costs affect Washington mines and competition from British Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. ©. Gilman
The
Fuel Administration
Chin State
Gimen
Washington
William Short
State Federation of Later
Short
Middle West
British Columbia
Pasadena Chooses Oregon U to Represent West in Rose Bowl
The Pasadena tournament of roses committee voted at noon to invite the University of Oregon football team to represent the West in the national championship game here on New Year’s. Harvard will represent the East, the telegram noting Harvard’s participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Cal
Pasadena Tournament of Roses
University of Oregon
Harvard
Too Cold to Buy Marriage Permit
Wrigid weather slowed marriage activity as only ten licenses were issued on Wednesday and just one couple appeared by Thursday noon under the authority of Mor ris Cupid Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Cupid
Kennedy
Barbed Wire In World War Echoes in Forest Barriers
Historical note recalls early warfare using natural obstacles as entanglements where trees brambles and undergrowth functioned as defensive barriers rivaling barbed wire. The text links ancient and modern tactics by comparing traditional hedgerows with later steel barriers.
Slippery Pavement Triggers Series of Local Crashes
Leonard Benson a schoolboy living at 4252 36th Ave S was hurt as a vehicle driven by K L Kiso failed to stop on slick pavement at Rainier Ave and Genesee St. Two others were injured when another car plunged off an embankment at Ninth Ave and Find Holgate. A third victim, A B Field of 3191 Vennett St, suffered severe leg injuries after a milk wagon was crushed between his vehicle and George Duncan's auto at Boz and Bist Ave.
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Leonard Benson
36Th Ave. S
Holgate
McConaghey
A. BB. Field
Vennett St
George T. Duncan
32Nd Ave
Boz At
Bist Ave
Letters Honor Hidden Donor Trucks Help Firlands Hospital
A reader sends $12 to the Merry Christmas Co for Firlands Hospital and a note explains the giver cannot reveal identity. The letter accompanies a larger list of donors including Samuel Sherman and Henry Clay, and mentions a motor truck donation to deliver Christmas dinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Christmas Co
Firlands
The
the Star
Firlands Hospital
Christmas Star
Herbie
Joe Newhberger
Samuel Sherman
Fastern Outfitting Co
A. Bushman
Eighth Ave
A. D. Shirreff
Green Take
L. C., Bausman
Continental Mill Co
Frank W. Hull
T. P. Neilsen
Ded Danske Brodersamfund
Adam Beeler
John T. Bullivan
Henry Clay
Henry
Bushman
P. Wood
Cascade Motor Sales Co
C. H. Kine
Firlands ‘Hospital
Merry Cristmas Co
Tee
No Sign of Cold Let Up in City Yet
Seattle remains under a deep cold spell with no relief forecast. Temperatures ranged from 19 to 21 degrees above zero during the period, while prospects of snow dimmed and a north wind chilled residents. Portland faced over 40 hours of continuous snowfall, paralyzing streets and transport, with Chehalis reporting two feet of snow and further cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altho
George N. Salisbury
Seattle
Portland
Chehalis
Fitzgerald Confers With Tumulty On Reds In Seattle
Mayor Fitzgerald and Joseph Tumulty held a two day secret conference in Seattle to discuss the industrial scene and red activities in the Northwest. Officials report close talk on methods to stamp out red influences as Tumulty prepared to return to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
One West
Joseph Tumulty
Wilson
C. B
Witzgerald
Peteon
Justice
Mayerald
Ment of Justice
Northwest
Fitzgerald
Hom
Willamette Valley Covered With Snow
Eugene Oregon reports heavy snowfall across the Willamette Valley with three inches to three feet deep accumulations. Cars halted, power transmission disrupted, and train service to Seattle delayed by snow drifts and frozen tracks.
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Eugene
Ore
Willamette Valley
Seattle
When booze is sold for non beverage purposes only
Seized liquor valued near 150000 dollars was offered at a customs sale for non beverage use. Prospective buyers failed to obtain permits from the internal revenue office, leaving unsold spirits in the government warehouse and prompting officials to seek guidance on disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Ternal
Ury Department
J A. Blackwood
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Peter Kelley
Europe
Gers
United Mine Workers of America
United States
Mian
Jessie R. Haver
National Consumera’ League
Balk
Sig
Bac
Coal Commission
Oregon
Scottie
Salisbury
Sam
Association of American Furnace Chauffeurs
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