Chicago plan for a monster depot worth millions
Chicago business leaders and railroad officials back a giant depot project costing from 75 million up to 150 million dollars. The plan envisions merging most railroads in the city into a single grand station to ease downtown congestion, tied to lake front improvements and a contract between the Minolta Central railroad and South Park commissioners. Rail lines named include Grand Trunk Erie Chesapeake & Ohio Lake Shore Rock Island Wabash Santa Fe Illinois Central Nickel Plate Western Indiana Chicago & Eastern Illinois Chicago Indiana and Southern.
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Chicago
Minolta Central Railroad
South Park Commissioners
Grand Trunk
Erie
Chesapeake & Ohio
Lake Shore
Rock Island
Wabash
Santa Fe
Illlinois Central
Nickel Plate
Western Indiana
Chicago &Astern Linois
Chicago @ Indiana
Southern
Lawler Starts Probe Into Bribery Funds in Dynamiting Case
Federal inquiry resumes as Government Agent Oscar Lawler expands scope to probe bribery money linked to the Los Angeles Times dynamiting. Investigation to last about ten days before shifting to Indianapolis, with District Attorney Fredericks returning to work on other implicated individuals. Belle Lavin and Lena Ingersoll, tied to Jim McNamara, met Lawler in San Francisco during the probe.
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Los Angeles
Oscar Lawier
M-Namara Juro
Los
Indianapolis
United States
Miller
Fredericks
Distriet
Los Angeles Times
Belle Lavin
Lena Ingersoll
San
Jim McNamara
Lawler
Trial of Detective Bianchi Forces Courtroom Shuffle
The Bianchi manslaughter case against Detective Joseph drew a crowded courtroom as authorities opened the trial for the killing of Frank Harris during an attempted arrest. Judge Mains presided, with further proceedings expected in the afternoon.
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Joseph
Frank Harris
Christmas Visit Leads to Miss Elizabeth’s Help
Macle Jack visiting from the West seeks Elizabeth to reach her father at his office. Unable to find the telephone directory he asks the 10 year old for the number. Mother asks what to say when she calls. Elizabeth softly replies Movey.
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Macle Jack
Miizabeth
Elizabeth
Ladies’ Home Journal
Specials at Old Pike Place Public Market
Readable market list showing prices for prunes sugar maple syrup navy beans baking powder tea milk eggs sirloin steak bacon and condensed milk. Items include 2 pounds of prunes 15 cents per pound, eggs 48 cents a dozen, sirloin steak 12 1/2 cents per pound, and Pioneer Condensed Milk 95 cents.
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Old Pike Place
Dillingham Says Lorimer Probe To End Soon
Senator Dillingham of Vermont announced that all parties in the Lorimer election probe have agreed to end the investigation quickly. Lorimer is expected to testify soon, and the case will be rushed to a vote.
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Washington
Dillingham
Vermont
United States
Wm. Lorimer
Mlinois
Lorimer
Taft Aides Plan Iron-Clad 1912 Convention Tactics
Chas D. Hilles secretary to President Taft and Harry B. New newly elected chairman of the Republican National Committee subcommittee outline iron clad Taft instructions to prevent an anti Taft stampede. The arrangements committee will meet in Chicago during the second week of January.
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Washington
Chas. D. Hilles
Taft
Harry
New
Indiana
Republcan National Committee
Chicago
Height Saved Him At Oregon City River Incident
James Brennan, six foot six inches tall, fell into the river while unloading freight at a paper mill in Oregon City. Workmen saw his hair surface and Brennan later walked ashore saying he could not swim but was a good walker. He credited his height with saving his life.
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United
Oregon City
James Brennan
Brennan
Druggist faces insanity charge after complaint of harassment
T M Smith, a self described druggist who worked for a printing firm, went to the sheriff with a complaint that local detectives have been dogging and harassing him, with the claim he is one of the Namoras. An insanity charge has been sworn out.
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T. M. Smith
Josephine Primmer arraigned on perjury charge
Josephine Primmer, 19, who repudiated her sworn affidavit accusing her father, was arraigned before Judge Gay on a perjury charge. She was given until Saturday to plead and her bail was set at $3,000.
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Josephine Primmer
Gay
Pope Decree Elevates St Patrick’s Day in Rome
Vatican decree makes March 17 a feast day but not mandatory, declaring St Patrick’s Day a holy day yet optional for mass attendance. Other items note editorials on Mr Howells, jury delays in Armour beef-trust case, a bellman tale, and musings on fashion and happiness.
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Rome
Pius
Woman disrupts barber shop scene ends with gas warning note
A well dressed Seattle woman sits in a barber shop line with no children. She asks for a face massage and later writes a note to her husband about turning off the oven gas, confusing the minister during church announcements.
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Seattle
Glowing Pictures Investment Trial Testimony
Mrs. A M Pacha of Kansas City testified in the Port Townsend case against A H and A Moore about an Alaska venture run by Alaska Investment and Development Co. She bought 200 stock, secured an option on 1000 more shares, and was promised a cook position in 1910. She says letters advised her to stay home and she did not get her money back.
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Alaska Fields
Alaska Investment and Development Co
A. M. Pacha
Kansas Cty
A. H
A. Moore
Port Townsend
Moores
Moore
Moorea
Graft Charged in Geary Municipal Railway Case
United Press reports graft charges in the Geary municipal state railway administration under grand jury investigation in San Francisco. Alleged payroll stuffing shows seven workers billed for 36 hours on September 26. eight officials and employees named include Patrick Broderick, superintendent of construction, and time keeper K Fitzgibbon.
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United Presse
San Francisco
Geary Municipal State Railway
Patrick Broderick
K. Fitzgibbon
Guard testifies in Lyman escape case in San Francisco
Charles M. Courtright a guard charged with aiding Dr. J Grant Lyman the Los Angeles promoter of a get rich quick scheme testified in his own defense in Oakland murder? actually escape case. He said Lyman induced him to take an auto ride and then the pair were separated by artifice while under arrest for misusing the mails.
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San Francisco
Charles M. Courtright
J. Grant Lyman
Los Angeles
Bert Franklin
Bert H. Franklin
McNamara
Robt
F. Bain
Justice Young Today
Gov
Gage
Geo. N. Lockwood
Young
Franklin
Bain
Pranklin
Congress Urged to End Russia Treaty Abrogation
United Press dispatch reports Congressman Sulzer of New York demanding immediate congressional action to abrogate the 1832 Russian treaty after Russia refused passport recognition for American Jews. The speech denounces decades of discrimination and calls for swift remedy.
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United Press
Abshington
Congress
Sulzer
New York
Russia
House and real estate ads fill Seattle Star classifieds
A jumble of notices and ads shows agencies and funeral homes City real estate offerings include five acre tracts near Lake Tappa and farms in Mason and Snohomish counties Looking for workers appear in ads for barber schools auto repair and other trades Also listed are rooms for rent hotels and lodging along with dairy chicken ranch and rural acreage for sale or exchange Mostly location dense with names like Seattle Mason County Kirkland and Lake Washington
Real Estate Listings and Sales Offers In City Area
Multiple properties for sale or rent including a 61 room house near 66th street with 50x100 lot, price 1200 with 200 down and 10 monthly payments. a 1 acre farm near Lake Washington with new house, price 806 with terms. a new 4 room bungalow near park at 1856. a corner bungalow 6 rooms with concrete basement on Ballard Ave, price 400. various agents and contact info.
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OLE Hanson & CO
New York
City Limiti
Burien Lake
Seattle
CHAS
ADAMS
Colman
Lyn
Call & North Toe
Texndem Washteen County
Tate
Washington St
Mason County
Shelton
Summit
Lard
Wash
Kamilche
Giigap
Lake Washington
Anderson's Wharf
Madison Park
John Brenaman
Phillips Investment CO
Othello
W. Noy
Boston
Lckens
T.te Phae
Ask Cottage Realty CO
North
Madison Car and
Kirkland Corey
Kirkland
Burke & & Farrar
Cherry St
Ellott
Colman Ride
Ballard
Roy E. Powers
Real estate and home offers with easy terms
Five room houses with water, several acres of land with a good well and poultry, prices from 800 to 1600 with down payments and monthly terms. Lot listings near Brooklyn Avenue and Green Lake district available. Also advertisements for plumbing, show cases, photo services, and loan offers from local firms.
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Lota
Latona Gorth
Spee
We City Water
Bastinke
Brooklyn Av
Cowen's Park
Green Lake District
M'N. Knuppenburg Land CO
New York
Americas Building Co. Age, En Nerk Bldg
Battl, Kh Home Builders
Clan
Eattie Real Estate
Knuppenburg Land CO
New York Block
Atate
George L. Colman Ald Leary Hide
Seattle
Kodak Rolls Develo
Jacobs’ Photo ‘Shop
P.1
York H
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Pioneer Condensed Milk
Fischer
Mome
Second Ave
Henry Moutonx
Henriette Moutons
Germany
Conrad Kissling
Larkin &T
San Francisco, Cal
Spain
Mr. Howells
Half Moon Street
London
Ogden J. Armour
Opry
Peter Reigels
Dante
Stimaon
S. Sixth St
Salt Lake City
Utah
Alexian Brothers
N. J
Bon Marche
Santa Claus
City Real Estate
N. W
Phinney Av
W. Woodland
THE
Seattle Star
Venice
Aegments
Halliard Av
Haan
Mores
Pike, O
Madison
Moering
NEW Today
Fraternal Brotherhood
Teac
Cacbier
Brattle
wWentington
Aright Sale
Weouk
Joe Morta
Route 2
Jan. Wash
Rosenburg
Bogataring Corner
EMY
Green
Bufterworth & Sond
Watson “Funeral Flree
Merchants’ Agency
Biler
Washburn Realty
Rainier
Dr. Dopen
Oxypather CO
Pike At
Alaska
A. Sandell
Oposite Court House
H. Miller
Pike ST
Souvenir Pen Co
Georgetown
Gavin
Pike
Clobe-In
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Pike R
Denny
Aingle
Wallard
Morgreen
Boston Bikant
Boaten Block
Weat
Bollbow
Liberty Building
Postoffice
Olympic Pnarteene
Estern Av
Leense
Tle
Oriente
Pike Stante
Union
Pape Ie Ren
John Davis
West Queen Lane
Lone St
Yale Apts
6Th
Columbia
Oppo OG
Virginus
Cor
Virginia and
Std
Taylor
Queen Anna
Lake Tappa
Auburn
Legroumene & Webster
Madison Electric
Rkland Ferry
Burke & Farrar
Samuel Sutter
Welogir Ben Cufford
Vesa Evennen
Kay M
Kay
Liberty Bidg
Olalla
Iocums
A. Arnett
Interlake
Beattie
White River
Big Town
Next Coast Land CO
American Bank
North Springs
Neb Ace
Conerh
John M Trison
Central
Ea Chicken Ranch
Kauttran K Co
Tiazen Chase, Ir. Co
Ge A
Saprevessass
Lot
North Find
Olmstead
Eace
Greenwood
Kdwards
Samurel Collyer
Pee Ian
Seattle Real Es
Perkins Land CO
Lake Burien
New Lakeway
New York Main
Wainwright & McLeod
West Seattle
Vollleollila EA Alaa Ae
J. B. Kiefer
Downs
Mount
Zoe
Sturtevant & Co
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Entral
Beattle
Ent & Collection Co
Ehaia, Ches Store and Office Furniture Co
Firatay
Fullerton Furniture CO
Kalem
Kregist
Blundwall
Fremont Au Pornale
Meyer-Tower
Business Directory
DOE
Canonne
Corc Mead
Toronto
Cana
Canada
G. V. Holt
Mer
Wil- Mam Roach
N.Y
A. W. Kline
Arcade
Kavanaugh
Piret
Courta, Co
Belic
Ity
Tevens
Pine
Joseph Ali
O & TJ
Beedie
Boston Bik
Bala
East
I. P
Orurke
A. Townsend
Joseph Wellin
Hobart, Wn
Pticians
J. W. Badmunds
Oph. D
Grad
Ometrist
Leary
Cattie Tern Orks
Cook
Mullinnix
Wm. T Lovering
Lumber Exchange
Dr. Dalton
Plumbing and Heating Co
B. Spellman Co
Shaw Show Case CO
Ind Av
Virginia
Nion Ransfer
Over A Co
Seconday
Roi
Football Union
Piper & Taft Incorporated
Third and
Marion
Even Een Rahe Meyers
Aguartos
Dolly Lancaster
Ernie
Mme. Baron
MR. Wat
Barry Miller
Fiano Marvel
Barry Olym
Brambrilla
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