From Doctor to General or How Wood Made Good
A Washington obituary style tribute to Major General Leonard Wood, tracing his rise from Army surgeon to top commander. The piece highlights his Apache campaigns, Rough Riders leadership, Cuba sanitation reforms, and Philippine governance, noting his close ties to Theodore Roosevelt and consistent record of achievement.
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Stieneral
Leonard Wood
Siaff Gays
Washington
Wood
Wan Ali
Arizona
Washington, D.C
McKinley
Piion Case
Rough Riders
Cuba
Moro
Philippines
Department of the Philippines
Theodore Roosevelt
General Wood
Whipping post debate at Pioneer Square sparks controversy
In an interview Seattle journalist R Horner condemns whipping as barbaric and dehumanizing. He argues for humane treatment and rehabilitation over corporal punishment, citing Delaware's abolition in 1901 and urging courts to avoid degrading offenders while addressing causes of crime. 516 Washington Building.
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Seattle
Pioneer Square
Europe
Oregon
M Delaware
Rea
Delaware
Tafts New Tennis Court Sparks Roosevelt Era Nod
Washington December 16 United Press reports President Taft has a new tennis court near the White House. The first game drew Roosevelt era figures including Pinchot and Beekman Winthrop with hints of a revived “tennis cabinet.” Observers say the move may bolster support among Roosevelt loyalists.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
White House
Roosevelt
Gifford Pinchot
Forester
Interior
Ballinger
J. J. Junserand
Beekman Winthrop
Navy
Herbert Knox Smith
Reunion
Cat Attack Narrows Newborn to Breathless Struggle in Hayward
Five month old Mia Joseph V. Moreira’s infant, under private care, nearly died when a huge black cat leaped through an open window and pressed its muzzle to the child’s face. Neighbors summoned a physician, and after over an hour of urgent care the baby began recovering.
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My United Pree
Hayward
Cal
Mia
Joseph V. Moreira
Mrs. Moretta
Bachelors Aid Christmas Drive For Seattle Needy
The Star appeals to Seattle bachelors to donate to a Christmas fund for poor families. A businessman contributed 6.25 via money order, and A J Engebretson plans pudding and gifts for 10 to 12 families. Postmen will report needy cases to The Star as drivers urge timely help. A Dreamland dance with free admission closes the notice.
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Santa Claus
Seattle
A. J. Engebretson
Engebretson
Russell
The
Star
Portola Queen Weds Motorman in Romance Twist
Vergilia Bogue, once San Francisco’s Portola queen, has married Carlo Baron a cable car gripman. Her family ties include the Western Pacific railroad VP father and the ancient Norman de Bogue line. Baron aims for a Perugian count title and together they blend glitter with practical life.
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United Piece
New York
Vergilla Bogue
San Francisco
Frisco
Myrtle
Annabel
Carlo L. Baron
Gripman
Baron
Prisco
Vergilia
Western Pacific Railroad
de Russel
de Grasse
de Lawrence
de Bogue
Romance of Bonnie Prince Charley Dodgers to America
A vivid reminiscence recalls gallant figures called Ducklers who fought for Bonnie Prince Charlie and fled to the United States after Cromwell’s victory. The passage frames their escape as a romance entwined with historical allegiance and exile.
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United States
Cromwell
Genevieve
What to Get Baby for the Nursery
A guide listing practical handmade baby items such as a weighing basket, a willow or wood clothes tree, wooly dog toy, and embroidered accessories. It highlights easy sewing projects like bibs, ribbons, booties, hats, and small pillows, stressing the role of crafting in creating useful nursery pieces.
Maud Johnson Narrowly Escapes Exposure in Fraud Trial
A legal point averted disclosure of Maud Johnson's prior prison record in a Seattle Electric damage case. Deputy Blakely would have identified her as Maud Baney, convicted May 13, 1905, in Umatilla county Oregon, while Fred Day of Portland testified on a related claim.
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Maud Johnson
Seattle Electric Company
Umatilla County
Oregon
J. E. Blakely
Miss Maud Baney
Fred Day
Portland
Ore
Southern Pacific
Famous Singer of Lieder Songs to Be Here Tomorrow
Dr. Ludwig Wallner, eminent German lieder singer, will be heard in concert at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon under the Schubert club. The Grand will host a large, representative audience due to heavy advance sales, confirming local enthusiasm for this artist and his European fame.
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Ludwig Wallner
Schubert Club
Wallner
Europe
Seattle
Railroad Paid Johnson 200 in 2008 Settlement Claim
The railroad company acknowledged paying Mrs Johnson $200 on January 4 2008 in a settlement of a claim that she was injured at Gold Hill Oregon. Special agent Louis K Church and deputy prosecutor John H Perry discussed prior accidents with Mrs Johnson as Perry questioned her recounting. The state rested its case at 11 am and defense attorney Holzheimer sought until this afternoon to prepare, noting 64 witnesses were called and 24 used.
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Anw
Gold Hill
Ore
Louis K Church
John H. Perry
Perry
Holzheimer
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