Big Contractor Goes to Court in Invalid’s Chair
In Seattle Judge Tallman’s courtroom the prominent contractor Mere H B Wiley appears in an invalid’s litter after swallowing a turkey bone during Thanksgiving. He testifies under cross examination as his case against a fellow for a $34,000 apartment project drags on since November 7. Food is brought to him in court and two doctors stand by as the proceedings resemble a hospital ward.
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Little Turkey Bone
Milla of Justice
Wiley
Diamond Ring Key in San Francisco Murder Case
In a preliminary hearing, Dorothy Foster testified that on November 18 at a Kearny street cafe she saw Hazel Smith take a large solitaire diamond ring from John Rogers’ finger and place it on her own. The ring, valued at about $700, was later returned to Rogers as part of the investigation into Benjamin Goodman’s murder for his $5,000 in gems.
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San Francisco
John Rogers
Benjamin Goodman
Bar Dary
Rogers
Dorothy Foster
Shortall
Goodman
Kearney Street
Hazel Smith
Wife of Slain Man on Stand in Lombardo Murder Trial
Mrs. Frank Bressi testified against Frank Lombardo charged with first degree murder for killing her husband in his home. She held their baby as she described the shooting. Lombardo claimed self defense after being lured to the Bressi residence. Detective Joseph Bianchi testified Lombardo sought to “get” four or five men.
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Frank Bressi
Egainst
Frank Lombardo
Lombardo
Bressi
City Council Committee Ends Full Amendment Submission
The judiciary committee opts to submit only essential amendments, rejecting all proposed by the charter revision committee. It cites savings of about $16,000 from not publishing the taboed amendments and anticipates less burden on the ballot.
City Line Car Program Data Gathered by Utilities Chief
E. D. O'Brien assistant superintendent of public utilities has begun collecting data to seat every passenger on the proposed municipal car line. He will submit calculations to the board of public works with car purchase recommendations.
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E. D. O'Brien
Public Utilities
Board of Public Works
Sol Lewis Wins U Daily Editorship by Wide Margin
In a campus election Sol Lewis defeated Will Horsley by 892 to 467 to become editor of the U Daily. Also noted: public talks and events including a Civic Center discussion by George Cotterill at May's Hall and a Turkey conditions lecture by Anna T. Allen, plus a Varsity Ball dance at the gym with W wearers as honored guests. Rogue plans to be shown at the Public Library.
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Sol Lewis
University
The
U. Daily
Will Horsley
George Cotterill
Civic Center
May's Hall
Cor, 6Th Av. North
42Nd St
North End
Progressive League
Public Library
Confederate wedding in Murfreesboro 1862 joins clergy in uniform
December 14 1862 at Murfreesboro Tennessee a military wedding linked Brig Gen John Hunt Morgan of the Confederate cavalry with officiant Bishop Leonidas Polk. Polk wore full general uniform to read the service. Thos W Prosch speaks at Native Sons Evergreen hall on Pioneer Day Topics. Night arrest powers for revolvers knives eyed by city safety panel.
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Murfreesboro
Tenn
John Haunt Morgan
Leonidas Polk
Louisiana
Polk
Thos. W. Prosch
Native Sons
Evergreen Hall
Public Safety Committee
The Old Fashioned Doctor in a Changing World
A nostalgic poem laments the loss of the old time physician who guided, comforted, and treated patients with a personal touch. It contrasts the cherished, fatherly doctor with modern, multi specialist care and costly, impersonal practices.
Limelight Queries Paid for Wellness Details
Perry questions why a world famous specialist cost $50 for a service when the subject felt fine. Dean Francie G. Miller of the forestry school travels to Washington DC for a conference. An ordinance on cold storage labeling advances after committee approval. Violation carries a $100 fine and 30 days imprisonment. First Methodist men’s prayer meeting tonight. women’s meeting at the YWCA. County Clerk Sickles drafts a new attorneys directory and requests firm addresses and numbers.
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Francie G. Miller
School of Forestry
The
University
Washington, D. C
Public Safety Committee
First Methodist Episcopal Church
D. K. Sickles
King County
Trial of Dr John Grant Lyman Adjourned After Death
Federal Judge Van Fleet adjourned the trial of Dr John Grant Lyman after juror Skinner was notified his wife had died. The Los Angeles promoter charged with conspiracy to evade federal authority faced a pause as the juror collapsed from distress amid the critical illness of his wife.
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United Press
Francisco
John Grant Lyman
Los Angeles
van Fleet
McKinley & Messenger
Skinner
Cigar Man Quarrel Over Old Quarter
A Buffalo Express item recounts a sharp exchange where a cigar seller challenges a customer. The customer claims the street car conductor refused to accept the old quarter, prompting a terse retort about payment.
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Buffalo Express
Have Your Wins Collected
Local listing for Western Collection Co seeks payment or collection assistance. Address 443 N Block Main 6169. Contact details suggest a debt recovery or financial services notice.
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Western Collection Co
Carmen at the Moors features Bassett as Carmen
Madame Elvira Bassett stars in Diset's Carmen at the Moore with a powerful voice though critics find her Carmen cool. Lydia Levy debuts as Micaela to enthusiastic cheers, Salvatore Sciaretti is Don Jose, and Michele Giovacchini shines as Becamillo. The bill continues with Lucia di Lammermoor and Madame Butterfly.
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Madame Elvira Bassett
Diset
Carmen
Moore
Lydia Levy
Micaela
Salvatore Sciaretti
Don Jane
Seattle
Michele Giovacchini
Becamillo
Lucia de Lammemoor
Opera and Vaudeville Mix Shifts Theatres in City
Moore The Lombardi Opera Co presents Lucia di Lammermoor at the Metropolitan Dark venue. Beattie Dave Lewis stars in Dont Lie to Your Wife. Lois leads La Tones at Orpheum Vaudeville with Pantages Vaudeville Empresse Grand Vaudeville and motion pictures filling the scene.
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Moore—The Lombardi Opera Co
Lucia di Lawmer Moor
Metropolitan
Beattie
Dave Lewis
Lois
la Tones
Orpheum
Pantages
Dream Promoter and Plays Featured in Grand Pathos Weekly
The issue highlights Dream The Promoter Quick a Plumber Mr and Mrs Suspicious Voiceless Message Grand Patho weekly number 66 and Lyceum shows Arrah Na Pogue Arrah-Na-Pogue Arrah-Na-Pogues Chief's Daughter April Circuit The Tragedy of Old Age Harbor of Marseilles How Billy Captured the Outlaw Saved From Himself City Heart of Nichette An Actor In a New Role The Crab Industry Molly Pitcher Class A The Romance of the Rio Grande A Girlish Impulse Bear Hunt Romance.
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Mrs. Suspicious
Marseilles
Billy
Nichette
Molly Pitcher
The
Rio Grande
Doctor Fends Off Robbers in Puyallup Assault
In Tacoma last night two armed robbers demanded Dr. H. B. Runnelis in Puyallup. The doctor struck with his fists, knocking both assailants to the ground before they fled.
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Tacoma
H. B. Runnelis
Puyallup
Gifts in Fancy Notions Offer Inexpensive Handy Items
The advertisement lists cheap craft and sewing goods for all ages. Fancy work boxes from 25 cents to 2 dollars, bachelors traveling sewing cases at 1.25 and 2.50, pearl embroidery sets and bodkins with stilettos at 15 to 25 cents, sterling silver thimbles in cases at 25 cents, silk emeries 10 to 25 cents, and fancy work baskets from 1.15 to 1.75.
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Mere
H. BE. Wiley
Seattie
City Line
Green Lake Methodist Episcopal
Jd. T. Dickson
Superior Court
Mies Anna T. Allen
Queen, Anne Congregational Church
Turkey
BY Berton
Heidelberg
Gillet
Perry
New York Times
John A. Thayer
New
Massachusetts
Death
Patho's Weekly
Frederick & Nelson
Bissell’s
Ames
Grand Rapids
Bissell
Firet Fleet
Delft
Kodak
Piet Pica
Axminster
Blue Willow
Perres
Dennison
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