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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1915
Page
3
Tonight at Dreamland Hall a Mother Ryther charity dance raises support for the children at the home. Admission is 25 cents with five dance tickets sold for two bits, aiding the Christmas fund. Joe Schermer organized the venue and arrangements, while a donated Christmas tree stands on Westlake and Olive and union carpenters offer free installation.
The orphan children at Mother Ryther's home named their pet turkey Noodles. A thief broke into the chicken coop last night and stole the turkey, which the children cherished and had hoped to keep for Christmas. Earlier, actors Morley and Treat had donated a 25 pound turkey to Mother Ryther's home.
In Sacramento on December 21 a wife attached her husband Harry D Harrs burial plot over unpaid alimony. The court action aims to secure the owed support by seizing the family cemetery allotment.
Police chiefs announce New Year measures to seal cafes and saloons at 12. No newcomers allowed after midnight. patrons inside may stay. Offenders face street punishment. officers guard all entrances. Inspectors plan heavy enforcement to prevent table dancing and drunkenness.
One man is dead, two missing, and 11 injured in an explosion that wrecked the Dextrine building at the Corn Producta company plant in Shady Side New Jersey. Fire was extinguished quickly, with an estimated loss of $100000.
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