Salvation Army and Volunteers Aid Seattle Christmas
The Salvation Army and Volunteers of America expand in Seattle to aid the poor this Christmas. Brigadier W. J. Jenkins leads kettles, baskets of food, and a Christmas tree with toys for about 2000 people. Donations support meals, clothing, shoes, and a holiday program at the Globe block and Fifth and Washington.
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Salvation Army and Volunteers of America
Salvation Army
Christman
Santa Claus
Salvation Army Mig
Fifth
Washington
Army
W. J. Jenkins
Globe
Volunteers of America
Chhimneya
W. Markle
Vouunteers
Stone Fisher Co
Markle
Women as Managers Boost Stage Profits Says Actress
Falls Wisconsin actress Laura Wall argues that more women should be managers in theater. She says the work is steady and enjoyable and that female management would benefit the profession, noting her recent rise to managerial regional duties with Hansom Amusement Company after nearly a year in business roles.
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Star
Falls
Wis
Laura Wall
United States
Hansem Amusement Company
Woman Leader of New Congress of Mothers Dies
Mrs. Wold Burney founder and longtime president of the New Congress of Mothers has died in Rome Chevy Chase near yesterday.
Millmen raise $90 for family to go to California
In Port Gamble on December 21 a group of mill workers collected ninety dollars for a family in need. The husband, main breadwinner, is ill with rheumatism and can no longer support the household, prompting the relief effort for an urgent move west.
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Port Gamble
California
Advice Given On Mother In Law
In New York a court scene features William Davia asking for guidance about his wife Beenie and their five year marriage with a baby. Magistrate O Reilly prescribes not scrubbing floors or giving all wages and jokes about tossing out the mother in law.
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United Press
New York
William Davia
Beenie
Bessie
Magistrate O'Reilly
Enlarged Tonsils Linked to Juvenile Firebug
Joseph Kaelin aged 13 from Lewisville Kentucky confessed in juvenile court to starting fires in Louval ville causing $100000 in damages. He was committed to reform school after doctors operated for enlarged tonsils noting the boy was undernourished and prone to incendiary behavior.
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United Press
Lewisville
Joseph Kaelin
Loulavillle
School of Reform
City Hospital
Thaw Chides Lawyer on Ten Minute Delay
Harry K Thaw called his lawyer Martin W Littleton to visit at 11 and 30 minutes past, complaining the attorney was late. Littleton replied he knew he would find him there. Thaw offered no reply.
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United Preas
New York
Harry K Thaw
Martin W Littleton
Littleton
Washington Fire Insurance Becomes First Northwest Company Licensed in New York
The Washington Fire Insurance Company has earned the distinction of being the first Northwest insurer licensed to operate in New York state. This milestone marks a widening of its market presence and regulatory recognition in the northeastern financial hub.
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The
Washington Fire Insurance Company
Northwest Insurance Company
New York
Women as Delegates from Colorado in Democratic Convention
Denver reports a movement by women voters in Colorado to secure two women on the state delegation to the next Democratic convention. One confirmed delegate is Mrs Roth Pryan Leavitt, eldest daughter of William J. Ryan, with consent from Cole and Dee figures backing the effort.
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United Press
Denver
Cole
Dee
Women Voters of
Colorado
Mra Roth Pryan Leavitt
Eldeat
William J.ryan
Williams Gains Narrow Win in Mississippi Senate Race
A Mississippi politician, John Sharp Williams, secures a narrow victory to succeed Senator Hernando Money, though Money’s term lasts nearly two more years. Williams remains Democratic House leader and is effectively senator elect, with eventual full tenure contingent on longevity.
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John Sharp Williama
Missisaippi
Hernando de Soto Money
Mississippi
Gov. Vardaman
Money
Miselesippi
Bo Williams
House of Representatives
J Pierpont Morgan Captured in Realistic Snapshot
A new photograph presents J Pierpont Morgan as he is today showing the financier in a candid, lifelike pose. The image contrasts with typical portraits by revealing Morgan’s authentic appearance and character.
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J. P. Morgan
J. Pierpont Morgan
Plasterers' Union Vote Debated At Labor Temple
About 26 plasterers gathered at the Labor temple last night to decide on forming a union. They voted against organization at this time, opting not to proceed with union plans.
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Labor Temple
School Board Plans Major Building Program for 1900
The school board will meet January to decide on a $609,000 bond sale and first projects for the coming year. Planned high school on Queen Anne hill at $150,000 to $200,000, new buildings in Harvard and Washington high schools, replacing South School, and new structures for Hillman City and Fairview districts are proposed. Also an expanded Industrial School on Mercer Island and additions at Harvard side for Washington high are discussed.
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George Schram
Shannon
Jones
Queen Anne Hill
Harlard
West Seattle
Harvard
Washington High School
Jackson At
Regrade and & Grammar School
eThe Hillman City
Fairview
Green Lake
Balman Lay Echog
Mercer Island
Frisco coadjutor naming delayed to January
Vatican announces the selection of a coadjutor bishop for San Francisco may be postponed until January. Father Hanna of Rochester is named leading candidate amid claims he leans toward modernism. Riordan reportedly discounted the accusation after Vatican denounced modernism.
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United Press
Rome
Vatican
San Francisco
Father Hanna
Rochester
Pather Riordan
Public Market Prices Today
An octopus weighing four pounds was captured at Port Madison and shown at a fish stall, drawing attention. Wenatchee apples priced at 1.25 per box, with pies featuring them. Market arrivals include more trees and various dairy and meat items with specific prices. Potatoes 16 to 18 pounds per bag, sweet potatoes seven pounds for 26 cents.
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Port Madison
Luigi Penso
Christmas Piano Offer Promptly For Home Use
Do not waste money on trinkets while you can secure a fine piano for Christmas. A piano brings joy, education, and culture to all ages, making home complete. payments as low as ten, eight, or six dollars monthly. D. S. Johnston Co. at Third and University, biggest, busiest dealers. Store open late.
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D. S. Johnston Co
New Johnston Co
Early 19th Century Market Prices List Fruits Vegetables
A dense catalog of grocery prices lists beets onions carrots and more priced by bunch or pound. Items include radishes parsley turnips cabbages peppers popcorn lemons cider vinegar pineapples oranges persimmons apples lettuce and various nuts and flowers with per unit and per dozen or gallon rates.
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California
Brasil
Bank Cash Pullback Sparks Hard Times and Orchard Promise
After years of strict economy and rainy day savings, depositors face a four month hold on funds amid a financial flurry. Amid uncertainty, Yakima Valley irrigated apple orchards offer a bright alternative with 10 acre yields from $2,500 to $7,500 yearly. Yakima Reservation Land Company offers planted or raw land options with flexible terms near the Treton Canal.
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Yakima Valley
Yakima Reservation
Yakima Indian Reservation
Big Treton Canal
United States
Southern Pacific to lay off 2000 workers in California
In Backamento California orders post lay off of 2000 men starting Tuesday night and continuing to the following Wednesday. The retrenchment affects Sacramento shops and is believed to apply to Harriman system locations across the state including cities stations and terminals.
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Backamento
Cal
Southern Pacific
Sacramento
Harriman
Land Office Plans Sale of Coal Land Claims after March First
Land Commissioner Ballinger enacts policy to sell all government coal land claims via special appraisements after March 1 1908. The order reached the local land office yesterday, directing disposition under the new rule.
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Ballinger
United States Land Office
Merchant Marine League Meeting Opens in Cleveland
The Merchant Marine League of the United States holds its convention in Cleveland. Mayor Johnson gave the welcome, with former Ohio Governor Herrick presiding. Aiming to build an adequate merchant marine and push a shipping bill soon, speakers include Tru man N. Newberry John Barrett W E B Humphrey and Senator Foraker.
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Cleveland
Merchant Marine League of the United States
Johnson
Herrick
Ohio
Truman N. Newberry
Navy
John Barrett
Election of Officers for Drug Clerks Union
The newly formed drug clerks union will hold officer elections at the Labor temple. The meeting will occur on either Monday or Friday evening next.
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Drug Clerks’ Union
Labor Temple
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