Big Bayview House Opens Defying Court Order
The Hillside Investment Co opens a large Bayview art house at Tenth Avenue South and Hanford Street, renting 18 rooms to women of the underworld despite Judge Gilliam’s injunction. Promoters expect profits of about 48000 dollars monthly. South Seattle residents plan a legal protest and seek court relief. Authority figures consent or probe as demonstrations unfold.
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Gilliam
Hillside Investment Co
Artbhouse
Tenthage
South and
Hanford
Underworld
Robert M. Cooper
Stratford
H. C. Davis
da. Barrett
J. B. Wood
W. A. David
George Boucher
Vice Syndicate
Gill
South Seattle
Cooper
Big House
South Seattle Improvement Co
Superior Court For
Philip Tworoger
South Seattle Improvement Club
M. Newman
Gil
the & KE. Co
Elect Murphy
Sheriff Hodge
Murphy
Hodge
Cook Confession on Polar Quest and Insanity Doubts
The narrative recalls Dr. Cook describing his isolation and insomnia during his polar journey. He reflects on the sanity of pursuing an ideal and details how his shadow method at noon and midnight convinced him he reached the pole. He notes his confidence in his measurements despite fatigue and doubt.
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Cook
Dr. Cook
Pittsburg Middleweight Kraus Seen as Ketchel Successor
Pittsburg on December 16 reports Frank Kraus, the local middleweight, impressed in his bout with Jack Abbott, drawing comparisons to Stanley Ketchel. Buckley fire at Page Lumber Co. mill caused six thousand dollars in damage to the planing mill. losses insured.
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Pittsburg
Frank Kraus
Jack Abbott
Stanley Ketchel Buckley
Page Lumber Co
Portland Boy Killed by Auto
Portland report: Harry Schmitzer six, son of Michael Schmitzer, died at St Vincent's hospital from injuries after being struck by an automobile driven by R E Chapman secretary of Chapman Timber. Chapman jailed on a minor assault charge and released on 5000 bail. Also Henry Rickman bound over to superior court on $250 bond for theft of a cow from Japanese farmer K Aria.
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Portland
Ore
Harry
Michael Schmitzer
St Vincent's Hospital
R. E Chapman
Chapman Timber Company
Chapman
Oating
Henry Rickman
Superior Court
K. Aria
Wife Clings to Husband in Blackmail Case Hearing
Washington DC December 16 Mrs James Knott appears with husband and Alton Armstrong for a preliminary hearing in a blackmail plot against Henry Rosenthal. Nine photos and incriminating notes were seized. Mrs Knott vows to face prison if needed to stay with her husband.
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Washington, D. C
James Knott
Knott
Alton Armatrong
Henry Rosenthal
Washington
Rosenthal
Mra. Knott
Cairo
Morse Seeks Presidential Pardon From Taft
The pardon petition for banker Charles W. Morse, serving an 11 year Atlanta prison term, is before President Taft. Signed by Morse and tens of thousands of supporters plus Mrs. Cora Morse, the letter argues the sentence was outrageous and a technical banking violation. about 50 000 names accompany the plea.
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Washington, D. C
Charles W. Morse
Atlanta
Taft
Morse
Union
Cora Morse
National Bank of North America
Moat
Department
Peti
Building and Loan Men in Convention in Olympia
About 25 officers of Washington building and loan associations attend the annual convention in Olympia. R. K. Campbell, vice president of Seattle, delivered the opening speech.
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Building and Loan
Olympia
The
Building and Loan Associations of
Washington
RK. Campbell
Seattle
Hill to Visit Seattle on Inspection Tour
James J. Hill the railroad magnate will arrive in Seattle tonight or tomorrow morning for an inspection tour of the Hill system accompanied by railroad officials and staff.
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James J. Hill
Seattle
Tion
Missionaries Saved in Chinese Riot at Lien Chow
Chinese officer Col Lai aided American missionaries during a riot at Lien Chow by ferrying them across the river and removing the boats to halt rioter advance, preventing massacre according to reports.
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Washington, D. C
Lien Chow
Col Lai
Raids On Capitol Investment Buckets Shops Across Chicago
United States secret service officers with 40 police raided the Capitol Investment company offices in Chicago and four branch offices, seizing papers and records. Officials say the operation targets get rich quick schemes, with the bucket shop allegedly operating 33 Midwest branches and moving stocks via mail fraud. Sid McHie, believed in Florida, is named as chief owner.
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Chicago
United States Secret Service
Capitol Investment Company
Financial District
Middle West
Sid” McHie
Florida
Bandit Ward Ends Bank Robbery Duel With Suicide
Earl Ward, 30, cornered by a five hour posse near Paradise Kansas, killed himself to avoid charges after taking 2500 from the State Bank of Paradise. Ward had fled with cash but his aide later recovered the money as authorities pursued him.
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Basina
Kan
Dee
Earl Ward
State Bank of
Paradise
Ward
O'Brien
Spite raid proven in dismissal of case against Mrs Cicero
A criminal matter tying Councilman Kellogg to a staged raid on a lodging house at 212 Blanchard Street was dismissed. Police Judge Gordon ruled there was no evidence against Mrs Alice Cicero, who faced charges of running a disorderly house. City costs were taxed against the city. Patrolmen Margett and McLennan failed to produce proof, while Cicero proved she refused to rent to undesirables.
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Wappy
Kellogg
Blanchard St
Gordon
Mra
Alice Cleero
Cleero
Nole
Pierce
Cicero
Margett and
McLennan
Jury Unable to Agree in Vincenzo La Rosa Murder Case
After an all night session the jury in the Vincenzo La Rosa murder trial disclosed to Judge Ronald that they could not reach a verdict. Seven jurors favored acquittal and five favored conviction. Henry Taylor of Green Lake, the foreman, confirms he voted for conviction.
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Vincenzo la Rosa
Giuseppe Bocatiro
Ronald
Henry Taylor
Green Lake
Sacramento briefing on plan for a civilian-military staff
A Sacramento report notes Governor Johnson planning to submit a plan forming a staff of men with military life to support a broader political framework. The text emphasizes a staff assembled from military backgrounds and the aim of coordinating a larger political effort.
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Sacramento
Cal
Dee
Gov
Johnson
Ank
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Victor
Columbia
20Th Ave
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Gallon Motorol
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Buffalo Bk
Royal
Henrix J
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Reed's Pipe
Armstrong Stock and Dies
Reed
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K. K
Campbell Hardware Co
Marion Street
Colman Dock
BAY Business Women
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Itty United Prem
Westlake Market
Mount Baker Park Green Lake
Ballard Proper
University District
Beacon Hill District
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A. A. Hintz
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