Senators pressed to investigate Knox anti trust ties
In Washington on December 12 the Senate Judicial Committee moved to investigate charges that Attorney General nominee Knox aided trust formation. The panel aims for a public hearing, not to block Knox but to keep confirmation in view. Separate actions included open sessions for treaties and canal talks with Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
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Ington
D. C
Enate Judicial Committee
Knox
League
Senate
Rockbill
China
Foreign Relations Committee
Clapp
Minnesota
Senate Committee On
Pinmore Safe After Tugboats Resupply Report
Captain Libby of Puget Sound Tugboat Co cites telegram from Tyee captain confirming Pinmore safe and in tow near the Columbia mouth. Earlier reports claimed the ship was adrift with crew ashore at Aberdeen after abandoning ship during storm. Tyee dispatched to recover the deserted vessel and tow it to safety.
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J. B. Libby
Puget Sound Tugboat Co
Columbia River
Aberdeen
Puget Sound
Preparing For War
The Herald reports Valparaiso cables say CasI calls up two conscripted forces and work has begun. Buenos Aires dispatches claim Argentina will move troops to occupy roads and paths in the disputed border zone amid a Chilean-Argentine boundary dispute.
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New York
The
Herald
Valparaiso
Casi Hasce
Fine Republic
Sim
Ta Ssid
Buenos Ayres
Petition seeks repeal of sidewalk obstruction ban in city
A petition will be presented to the city council next Monday night asking repeal of the ordinance that bars cutting railways steps stake or other obstructions to city sidewalks beyond lot limits. The chamber of commerce approved the petition and its officers will sign. Josiah Collins a strong supporter of the petition. T N I er Herman Chapin and Max Umbrecht named a special committee to draft changes to the objectionable section.
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Chamber of
Josiah Collina
Board of Pubic Works
T. N. Ler
Herman Chapin
Max Umbrecht
Lynchings Follow Murder in Unnton Town Public Hanging
In Unintown Uniontown Pa 1500 people witnessed the public execution of William Allen a Black man found guilty of murdering Hiram McMillan after an alleged assault on a white woman His death followed a formal quiet ceremony with no delays and threats of burning quelled by local leaders.
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Uniontown
William Allen
Allen
Hiram McMillan
McMillen
Catholic President Elected Amid Calm Campaign in Mwins Con
In Berne, Switzerland, Dr. Joseph Zampf, a Catholic, was elected president of the Mwins Con federation for 1992. The vote proceeded with typical excitement despite a warmly waged campaign.
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Berne
Switzerland
Joseph Zampf
Mwins Confederation
Frazee Returns Money After Guilty Conscience Incident
Statement from the North Pacific Division Commanding Officer describes Frazee leaving for Portland with funds, returning promissory notes, and repayment to the corps. Frazee suspended. case referred to Commander Booth Tucker. Local corps to hold Christmas dinner under Mrs. Dixson and Captain Stover.
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Fraser
Portland
Frazer
Frazee
Booth Tucker
Police doubt Mrs Dennis as killer in secret case
In Washington on December 12 authorities doubt modiste Ada Dennis as the attacker in a dying condition. Police swept her apartment and searched for clues including a notebook believed taken at the time. The victim remains unconscious and no motive or suspect has emerged.
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Washington
Bp.c
Ada Dennis
Reichstag debate echoes Bismarck on war necessity
Berlin reports that the interior minister rebutted Count Kanitz's call for a commercial war with America. He cited Prince Bismarck’s line that Germany should go to war only when forced by utmost necessity.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Count Kanite
America
Prince Bismarck
Germany
Matteawan Collier Feared Lost After Storm Off Cape Plattery
Wreckage bearing the Matteawan’s name is found by Neah Bay Indians at Azette 14 miles south of the city. The 4308 301 gross tonnage collier built in 1893 was 10 days out from Nanaimo with coal for Banff when it is feared to have foundered in the recent storm. Insurance on her is quoted at per cent.
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Matteawan
Cape Plattery
Neah Bay
Azette
Nanaimo
Pacific Coast Fisheries Proposal Reach for National Plan
The California Manufacturers' and Producers' Association asks the chamber of commerce to back a Pacific coast cod fishery plan. They seek a national approach to define American rights on fishing banks and to establish hatcheries along Alaska's coast, modeled after New England programs.
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Chamber of Commerce
Asoociation of
California
Alaska
New England
Payne, R. Ooltry
Stimson
Elope of Morphine User With a Girl Half His Age
Seattle police investigate a so called elopement on Dr De Soto's Snohomish county ranch. Morphine user Marry Bolton aged and Adeline Lamberta 18 or younger ran away to be man and wife. Bolton under Dr De Sotos care. Police seek pair with unclear outcome.
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Seattle
Dr. de Soto
Snohomish County
Bolton
Adeline Lamberta
de Soto
Site for Library Urgency as Bond Issue Moves
A committee of H R Clee A J Biethen and George N Olsson reviews site choice for a public library with city council and library commission. They note a year of delay since a building offer and urge prompt site selection to unlock Carnegie funding and align with a March bond election.
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Chamber of Commerce
H. R. Clee
A. J. Biethen
George N. Olsson
Library Commission
Mr. Clise
Supreme Court
Carnegie
Dreamy boundary purchase proposal for US Canada dispute
Skagway attorney George Melvin Miller urges the United States to buy conflict area from Canada. His plan maps a boundary from Port William to the Mackenzie River then Arctic Ocean to Alaska, claiming Canadians would agree and U S gains would be large. The Chamber of Commerce gave no action beyond considering the idea.
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George Melvin Miller
Skagway
Canada
United States
Chamber of Commerce
Alaska
Portland Canal
Mackensie River
Arctic Ocean
Arctic
Miller
Chamber
Death of Mrs. Phila A. Powell
Mrs. Phila A. Powell aged 47 wife of Dr. F L Powell died at 615 Seneca Street. The body is at Bonney and Stewart's. Funeral from Bonney and Stewart on December 14 at 10 o'clock with interment in Lake View cemetery. Survived by a widower and daughter Maud Powell, a teacher in the Pacific school.
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Phila A. Powell
F. L. Powell
Downe
Seneca Street
Bonney and Stewart's
Powell
Flrst Presbyterian Church
Bonney and Stewart
Lake View
Maud Powell
Pacific School
Beer With Ladies Price Sparks Seattle Complaint
J J Lutherene told police that beer in Seattle concert halls is exorbitant. He paid a $10 bill for two beers for himself and a companion in a Yester Way dive and received a 86 gold piece in change. He notes prices vary with locations below Yesler and plans to avoid the high spots.
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J. J. Lutherene
Seattle
J. J
Yester Way
Latherine
Yesler
L Allegro Club Plans Dec 18 Vice President's Party
The L Allegro club announces a December 18 evening function at Little's Ball called Vice President's Party with unique invitations issued for attendance.
Local suspects held on vagrancy and disorderly conduct
Henry Coleman a negro vagrant is in custody on vagrancy charges. Olaf Banmn is jailed and likely to be charged as a disorderly person. he is described as an expert pickpocket.
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Henry Coleman
Olaf Ban Mn
Fulton Trial Draws Largest Crowd Since Start
Washington D C Dec 12 The trial of Mrs Bonine for the murder of James Ayres drew the largest audience yet with many women in attendance. Defense attorney Pree argued for Mrs Bonine highlighting her good character and claiming she faced scandal after a brutal assault that led to a man’s death. The emotional session featured dramatic delivery and quiet whispers as the defense plans to continue for several days.
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Washington, D. C
Bonnie
Hetty
Simon
Porch Climber Robs Mrs Hill Home of Jewelry
A burglar climbed the front porch pillar to reach a window at Mrs. Hill’s home on 5 Bursmit Avenue and Marion Street, escaping with about $1000 in jewels and $20 in money. Detectives Barbee and Phillips investigated after Mrs. Hill reported the burglary to Chief Bullivan.
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Burs
Mit Avenue
Marion Street
Hil
Degradation of Labor Convention Focuses on Child Labor
In Scranton on December 12 the American Federation of Labor division discussed labor degradation and the harms of child labor. Officials criticized injunctiones and noted rising interest and socialist tendencies at the convention.
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Scranton
Ita
Ing
MRS MIORI CLEARS IN COURT FIGHT OVER LAND ROW
Nearly 50 Italian residents gathered in Justice Cann's court to hear the trial of Julio Miori accused of assaulting Joe Berti. The case ended with Berti paying costs and Miori discharged after it emerged Berti provoked the quarrel. Miori had struck him with a wine bottle during a dispute at her home.
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Dunlap
Justice Cann
Leten
Julio Miori
Joe Berti
Berti
Miori
Mia
Perti
Warner bound over for burglary in bicycle shop theft
Warner, arrested Tuesday, was bound over to the superior court by Judge George on a burglary charge. He is accused of entering Christopher's bicycle store on Second Avenue and stealing two wheels and a revolver, one wheel being his own that was left for repair. Bonds set at $1500 and he was committed to the county jail.
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Warner
Superior Court
George
Arner
Christopher
Second Avenue
He Chamber of Commerce Considers Annexing Seattle Suburbs
At He meeting yesterday the Chamber of Commerce in He appointed a committee led by EK Sherrock Joseph Bhippen and Harry BE Wilson to study extending city limits to include Ballard and West Beattie. Councilman James said the proposal cannot be seriously considered now due to financial strain and the need for water fire and police services.
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J. W. Cline
Chamber of Commerce
Ballard
West Beattie
EK. Sherrock
Joseph Bhippen
Harry BE. Wilson
Lee
Pacific Canal
Beattie
Seattle
J. A. James
the Star
James
Trophy Located At State University Cup Dispute
Class of 19 unknown members claim ownership of a college trophy stolen years ago and say the cup remains in their possession and hidden. They acknowledge the cup was theirs when the class champion team existed, and no legal path compels them to return it as football contests continue.
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State University
da Kelly
Ne Nor
Eens
Whitworth Found Guilty in Embezzlement Case
Lawrence Whitworth was found guilty by a jury of embezzling 4169 from the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York. The verdict may influence the pending federal suit by Timothy D. Hinckley, Whitworth’s alleged victim, as the insurer considers its options.
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Lawrence Whitworth
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New York
Whitworth
Timothy D. Hinckley
United States
Insurance Company
Hinckley
Fulton
Supreme Court
Warmth and Comfort Bargains in Stock
A catalog of blankets pillows and undergarments offers prices for wool blends fleece undergarments and sateen comfort items. Highlights include 10-4 blankets in tan and wool blends from $1.19 to $1.40, feather bed pillows at 49 cents per pound, and a limited stock of Indian robes. Also listed are men’s fleeced underwear 4 to 7 cents per garment and women’s jersey ribbed undergarments in gray with low prices.
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RAND
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