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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1912

Page

6

Dreamland Night Dance At Hotel Vir Ve Offer

Modern elegantly furnished rooms at lowest rates at Hotel Vir ve near Estrake at Eighth and Virginia. Elliott 803. Dance at Dreamland tonight.

Dreamland

Sing Tomorrow in Christmas Concert at Eilers Recital Hall

The great contralto will perform Silent Night Holy Night in a Christmas concert at Eilers Recital Hall tomorrow afternoon at 3 o clock. The program features Victor Victrola Edison Amberola and Columbia Grafonola reproducing voices of renowned singers. Harry Hunter will play Auto Piano and accompany Schumann-Heink. The venue is Ellers Recital Hall at Third and University St.

Eilers Recital Hall Victor Victrola Edison

Girl reporter soars San Francisco Bay in hydro aeroplane

Miss Vivian Pierce, Star writer, accompanies Aviator Christofferson in a hydro aeroplane flight over San Francisco Bay. She describes lifelike sensations, the engine’s pulse, and the thrill of sailing above Alcatraz and the Golden Gate as Christofferson pilots at speed toward the sunset. The piece highlights a pioneering woman observer and the budding era of air travel.

San Francisco Bay Christofferson Vivian Pierce the Star Miss Pierce Starreaders Golden Gate Silas Christofferson California Alcatraz Island Alcatraz San Francisco Enery Ulysses

Two Day Battle Kills 32 Bandits at Dumbre Ranch

In Chihuahua, 150 Mexican raiders attacked the Dumbre ranch owned by Americans. Fifteen neighboring ranchers defended the property for two days until the American consul at Parral dispatched a force that routed the robbers, killing 25.

EL Paso Tex Chihuahua Dumbre Parral

Congress Passes War Claim Bill

Washington Dec. 18 More than 5 990 000 from sales of property taken from Southern owners after the Civil War would be repaid to Southern claimants under a house passed bill. It would amend judiciary laws to dispense with loyalty proof for these post war property proceeds. The bill has not passed the Senate.

Washington House Senate

Shakes Baby Penny Is Out

Doctors at a Children's Homeopathic hospital in Philadelphia saved five month old Nathan Dubinski by shaking him upside down to dislodge a penny lodged in his throat after initial attempts failed. The infant was brought in in the last stages of strangulation and the coin was finally expelled.

Philadelphia Children’s Homeopathic Hospital Nathan Dubinski

Federal survey for Coos Bay jetties emergency order sought

Washington December 18. Congressman Hawley of Oregon seeks an emergency federal survey of Coos Bay harbor as sea intrusion has damaged the jetties. A government dredge costing 250000 dollars will be prepared in Seattle and ready to work next June.

Washington Coos Bay Hawley Oregon Coal Bay Harbor Seattle

Eurythmy Fever Strikes Evanston Society Girls

In Evanston a fad called eurythmy spreads among wealthy society girls who practice the Grecian dance in light brown union suits and chiffon veils. Instructor Mrs. Martha Russell notes the style’s Grecian roots and evolving costumes, with some experimenting tan stockings or bare ankles.

Mvanston Chicago Isadora Duncanish Martha Russell Evanston Dresden Germany

Woman rides freight train 15 miles after crossing attempt

Mrs. George Hill of Beach Haven tried to cross a rail yard by climbing freight cars at Wilk Arre Pennsylvania. The train started while she was on the cars and she clung to a brake rod as the train sped for 15 miles before stopping.

Wilk Arre George Hill Beach Haven Hill Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad

Applaud Wilson Speech as Promise to Carry Out Pledge

Telegraphs flooded New York as Woodrow Wilson spoke at a Southern Society banquet. He warned panic mongers that financial upheaval would invite wrath and stressed the need to uphold promises to the people. Louis D Brandeis praised the address as sincere and indicative of action to be taken.

Wilson United Prere New York Woodrow Wilson Southern Society Democratic Party Louis D. Brandeis Boston Attourney Brandeis

Chamber Upholds Mayor on City Work at Dam 2

The Chamber of Commerce votes to back Mayor Cotterill and the council against abandoning the masonry dam on site 2. It rejects switching to an earth and rock dam but urges test holes on the north bank to assess seepage and groundwater flow. It also advises bidding for the dam with a reserve to use day labor if bids are too high.

Chamber Cotterill Dimeck Chamber of Commerce Counct Goddard

Greece urged to join peace talks or face war

Premier Daneff of Bulgaria warned that Balkan states will end talks with Turkey unless Greek envoys participate in negotiations. He said if Turkey refuses Greek participation the next session would be on the battlefield at Tchatala, signaling potential end of the sultan's reign in Europe.

United Press London Balkan States Turkey Daneff Bulgaria Greece Porte Dr. Daneff Lne Tchatala Europe

Wilson and Bryan to Meet Next Saturday

President elect Woodrow Wilson and William J. Bryan will dine together in New York on Saturday night for the first time since the election. The meeting is expected to cover cabinet appointments with Bryan, who reportedly does not want the secretary of state post and favors the treasury or justice positions.

First Nion Doctor Brown Ashington Dr. Brown First Ave Wilson Bryan New York Woodrow Wilson Wm. J.ryan Wm. Suleer Wilson Wll the Treasury Department of Justice

Puget Sound Electric Co Named Defendant in $15000 Suit

Helena and Ludwig Johnson sue Puget Sound Electric Co for $15000 damages over injuries alleged in the Riverton wreck of November 28, 1912. The suit seeks compensation for harm suffered in the incident.

Puget Sound Electric CO Helena and Ludwig Johnson Riverton

Park Field House to Open Tonight with Entertainment

The South Park fieldhouse, managed by the park department, will open tonight featuring a literary entertainment. The new facility is the city’s largest, with a 40 by 60 foot stage, rooms for dramatics and social events, shower baths, and a gym. The auditorium will host various entertainments.

South Park Park Department

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