Auto Accident Record Set Amid Frigid Streets
Nine people injured in auto accidents and 34 collisions reported to police Monday due to slippery streets. Names include Mrs. A Meyer, Ted Barker, Ines Nelson Boston Jr, R Wahlquist, Van Thompson, John Vandyne, P H Hansen, and A A Clark among others with minor to serious injuries.
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A. Meyer
Columbia St
Ted Barker
Ave
Ines Nelson
Boston Jr
R. Wahlquist
Firat Ave
van Thompson
Railroad officer boosts Red Cross drive at meeting
Charlies S. Powers of the Southern Railway and a Four Minute Man spoke to Transportation members about Red Cross fund methods. He debunked rumors of illicit distribution and explained how the Red Cross aided front line soldiers. Pauline Turner sang patriotic songs.
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Charlies S. Powers
Southern Railway
Red Cross
The
Red
Pauline Turner
Seattle Y M C A Leaders Sail for European War Zone
The Seattle Y M C A leaders including former physi cirector M. Berthiaume have sailed for war zone duty. About 400 men remain with 300 more planned to depart. The group comprises bankers, college staff, newspapermen, theater students, and various professionals.
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M. Berthiaume
Seattle
Y. M. C Broadway High School
Bank and Colleges
John Eden Seeks Sale of Stillaguama River Power Site
City finance and utilities plan to investigate John C. Eden's plan to sell the Stillaguama River power site for 800000 dollars. The project could yield about 40000 horsepower and an estimated net of 712272 dollars for the city after timber values are considered. Light Superintendent Ross notes the city is eager to develop the site.
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City Finance and Utilities
John C. Eden
Stillaguama River
Eden
Bears
Ross
Relieved Detective Officer Assigned to New Command
Sergeant of Detectives William B formerly led the night shift and was relieved from that duty by Chief J. F. Warren. He has now been assigned to the post of Captain of Detectives Tennant.
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William B
J. F. Warren
Tennant
Only Woman Among 120 Men Maps Adventurous Escape at Sea
Gladys Taylor recounts being a stowaway and castaway with 120 sailors aboard a German raider era ship, living two months on Mopeha island. She details island life, crafts, and chivalry from captors, while reflecting on homesickness and return to Washington, San Francisco, and Seattle.
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the Star
Minsladys Taylor
Seeader
Miss Taylor
Washington
Mossy Rock
San Francisco
Seattle
Mother Eve
Mopeha Island
Mid Pacific
Eden
Count von Lueckner
Mopeha
Capt. Peterson
Count von Luckner
Johnson
Peterson
Kaiser
Judge Hands Out Easy Sentences In Select Service Case
Federal Judge Jeremiah Neterer sentenced James Hood to custody of Marshal Hoyle until registered under the new select service act. Abraham Suranasky Peter Olson and Tony Marvitch received similar registration sentences. Ensign William Johnston, former national tennis champion, and Miss Irene Norman married in San Diego as Johnston sails with the Pacific Fleet.
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Jeremiah Neterer
James PP Hood
Marschal
John M Hoyle
New Select Service Act
Abraham Suranasky
Peter Olson
Tony Marvitch
United Press
San Diego
William Johnston
Irene FE Norman
San Francisco
Johnston Sa
United States
Metal Workers Elect Officials For Union Post
Edward Hite was elected president of the Sheet Metal Workers' union to replace W A Smith who was elected financial secretary and business agent. The next regular meeting was postponed until after the Christmas holidays.
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Edward Hite
Sheet Metal Workers’ Union
W. A. Smith
Don’t Overlook Those Christmas Seal Sales Today
Dr J R J Liegd of the U S Public Health Service urges Seattle to support the Red Cross Christmas stamp drive. He warns tuberculosis could rise with war conditions and stresses stamps are the only fund source. The sale will be conducted Tuesday by Baptist Young Women's Club, Young Ladies’ Auxiliary and Uni tarian church ladies.
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J.r J. Liegd
U. S. Pubic Health Service
King County Anti Tuberculosis League
Navy
Bremerton
Seattle
United States
France
Baptist Young Women's Club
Young Ladies’ Auxiliary
Ladies of the Unitarian Church
Beaten and Robbed on Doorstep in Elma
C G Streuver was beaten and robbed on his doorstep by two men. They drugged him and took $60 before leaving him unconscious, and he was later found by his wife in the doorway. He is under a doctor's care.
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United Press
Elma
Wash
C. G. Streuver
Streuver
Red tape blocks spruce for U S defense needs
Col BE. PF Disque of the signal corps spruce production division says Northwest mills must boost spruce output by more than 100 percent to meet the demand for straight grained spruce used in airplane construction. He attributes shortages to government red tape and the rush for all lumber amid overtaxed sawmills.
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United Preas
Portland
Milla
Northwest
Col BE. PF Disque
Signal Corps
Police Commission Ballot Plan Faces Seattle Vote
Seattle voters may ballot on forming a police commission as council judiciary committee members and citizens planned a Tuesday debate. The session also covered extending terms for city officers and a civil service pension plan proposal. In New York, Mrs W H Young sued Mrs Samoel Lang over removal of a monument from a grave.
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Seattle
Council
Judiciary Committee
New York
W. H Young
Samoel Lang
Christmas Ribbons for Gift Making at Bon Marche
Ribbons for Christmas gift wrapping include taffeta plain and satin striped pieces, dainty checks, fancy floral ribbons with satin edges. No. 1 and 14g ribbons in pink red green blue and holly, 5 yards to the bolt, 20 cents per yard. Upper Main Floor The Bon Marche.
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Oxford
BON Marche
Wool Mackinaws Go On Sale At The Bon Marche
All wool waterproof Mackinaws offered in sizes 16 to 18 with options pinch back plain back with belt and regulation Norfolk. Prices range from 5 to 12 50 with several color and style choices advertised for good wear and comfort.
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Norfolk
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John Eden
Gladys Taylor
Tiladys Taylor
Metal Workers
Spruce
U. S
Rom Man
COATS
P. Poms
Didie
Edie and Velours
Louis
Santa Claus
Seattle Girls
Arena and the Hippodrome
Kolinsky
Iceland
Stone Martin Opossum
Moulfson
Kolinsky River
Petticoat Lane
Union Street
Second Avenue
Puyre
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