West Vote of Nation Rebuffs Taft Regime
United Press reports a straw ballot by Success magazine showing mixed support for Taft. Among 13 102 replies from Republicans Democrats independents and others the split on the question Do you Your vote for the press candidate last November shows Republicans 3 213 yes 540 no Democrats 2 323 yes 206 no. Continued on page six.
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United Press
York
Taft
Success Magazine
Fot
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Fife
Proif
Whlon
Hearts in Christmas Cause Spurs Generous Help for Youths
The Mtors and local bachelors rally to support youngsters with donations and time. One man and others express they could do more as they organize a "permanent bachelors" club to assist boys, with several families benefiting from the hard work and care shown by volunteers.
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Mtors
Mhor
Poindexter Endorsed Over Humphrey in House Vote
In Washington, Representative Poindexter an insurgent won endorsement 102 to 3 while Representative Humphrey a regular was condemned 20 to 7.
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Washington
Poindexter
Humphrey
No Christmas for the Hogle Family in West Seattle
A Seattle family endures poverty and neglect as a doctor cannot reach Mrs. Hogle and her four children. Rent and groceries loom, fuel bills remain unpaid, and Christmas is imagined as a distant, painful contrast to wealthier homes with children and gifts.
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Hogle
Seattle
Jane Hogle
Tragic meeting on Secondav and Pike Street ends in parting
A man and woman met by chance near Secondav and Pike this morning. He pleaded, she turned away without mercy and walked off, leaving bystanders to wonder who laughed at the scene. The tense exchange hints at lingering personal turmoil and a troubled relationship.
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Secondav
Pike St
Alice
Monday Pay Day Boosts Efficiency Sparks Union Critique
Seattle businesses switch to Monday pay to end Blue Monday and boost punctuality and savings. Employers report less tardiness and more discipline, bankers favor Saturday shifts, while unions call the plan insulting and claim it erodes trust in workers. Wives note savings impact and Sunday dinners.
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Seattle
Ft Fx
Wife Leaves Note Then Shoots Self in San Francisco
Mirabeth Meyer wife of Henry Meyer a bartender was found dead from a gunshot after leaving a note to him confessing deception and love. A patrolman found the couple’s room with the note and Meyer died en route to Central Emergency Hospital.
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San Francisco
Mirabeth Meyer
Henry Meyer
Central Emergency Hospital
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Lizzy
Hartman
Ee Killia
Meyer
Evangelist Narves-Makes Thieves Pray Onbed
In Richmond California evangelist Narves-A V Verhoeven awoke to two intruders in his bedroom. He wrestled with them and after subduing the pair commanded them to kneel and seek salvation. He offered each a Bible and prayed with them before sending them away.
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Evangelist Nabsves
United Richmond
Cal
A. V
Verhoeven
Gill Calls For Suppressing Newspapers In Mayoral Bid
The Star reports Hiram C. Gill urges suppression of newspapers to lure "good men" into politics, while Gill denies targeting The Star and faces accusations of past ties to gambling and saloon interests. The piece accuses Gill of protecting underworld figures and financing campaigns with money tied to saloons and crime.
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Hiram C. Gill
Gill
Star
Button Day fund drive promotes tuberculosis hospital appeal
The Anti-Tuberculosis Society organizes Button day urging every person to wear and buy a button. Agencies across the city sell from pretty saleswomen in theatres, aiming to raise funds to establish a tuberculosis hospital by midnight.
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Anti-Tuberculosis Society
Weather Outlook Warm Rain Tonight and Sunday
The forecast calls for warmer temperatures with rain arriving tonight and continuing through Sunday. Light southeast winds are expected.
Deathbed Repentance of King Leopold
The will of the late King Leopold records a plea for forgiveness and a declaration of dying in the Roman Catholic faith. He asks pardon for his faults, signaling a final spiritual resolve as he passes.
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Leopold
The Post Office at Christmas in Seattle
The Seattle general delivery lines grow long as locals await letters from home and gifts, a mix of hopeful faces and worn expressions. Families and friends sending money orders glow with anticipation, while others await word from loved ones, the scene framed by a steady clerk and revolving doors.
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Seattle
New York
Chicago
Union
Santa Claus
Street railway standoff spurs possible city ownership push
Fern Hill Parkland and Spanaway residents refuse 10 cent fare after annexation to Tacoma. 600 to 800 people stranded overnight as cars halted at Midway. Women fainted, groceries opened for food, and lawsuits against the company loom as municipal ownership debates intensify.
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United Prom
Tacoma
Fern Hill
Parkland
Spanaway
Northwest
Fern Hil
Midway
Copenhagen Panel Clears Cook Pole Claim Doubt
The University of Copenhagen committee, after an initial review of records, failed to find proof that Dr. Frederick A. Cook reached the North Pole. The investigation is not yet complete and no final conclusions were issued.
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Copenhagen
University of Copenhagen
Frederick A. Cook
North Pole
Lynch Elected President of the National League
Thomas Lynch of Meridan Connecticut was unanimously elected president of the National League. John Heydler becomes secretary after the death of Harry Pulliam. Lynch, long a prominent NL umpire, is regarded as a leading arbiter in major league baseball.
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United Press
NEW York
Thomas Lynch
Meridan
Conn
National League
John Heydler
Harry Pulliam
Lynch
John T. Brush
New York Club
Far Re Three Cent Fare Wins Cleveland Transit Ruling
Federal Judge Taylor acted as arbiter in the Cleveland street railway dispute and ruled in favor of a three cent fare with a one cent transfer, restoring fare terms in the city.
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Cleveland
Dee
Taylor
Cleveland Street Railway
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