Peter Miller May Be Freed Under Clemency Bid
Louis F. Mart won a petition before the Supreme Court to free Peter Miller who is serving 28 to 70 years for burglary and perjury. Miller’s supporters, including prison officials and ex‑prison staff, say his good conduct and reform efforts merit clemency. The case dates back 12 years to his trial in Walla Walla and features endorsements from Roy Elford Rob S Hodge and other prominent figures.
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Seattle City of Flowers Campaign Organizes Local Leaders
A 1923 gathering at the Chai Commerce assembly rooms selected Seattle’s flower campaign leaders. Fred Cole was named president with Jackson as vice-president, W. Wheeler as secretary, and A. H. Brackett among other directors including Mrs. F. S. H. O. Dutton and BE. T. Anders Loughlin.
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Annual Chanukah Ball by Maccabees Sunday at Hoffman Seattle
The Maccabees lodge hosts its annual Chanukah ball in the Saturn auditorium at M. A. A. Hoffman in Seattle. Brashem's orchestra will provide music and singing for the evening event.
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Berlin Pact Cited in Daybreak Deal
Five businessmen met in Berlin on December 21 to discuss a pact tied to speculative ventures. The report notes the group’s fortunes were linked to those deals as authorities investigate potential irregularities.
New Song Featured in Dance at Coliseum with Esther Preseman
Esther Preseman, a Seattle dancer, performs in a singing and dancing act at the Coliseum this week featuring the fox trot hit Marcelionie. The song was written in Seattle by Al Hoffman and Sam Dicker, inspired by a little Italian girl. Hoffman named the piece in memory of Marcellonie, and Rose Silver designed Preseman’s costume.
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New York Banker Chooses Seattle as Future Home
Harry H. Simmons, banker and president of the Washington Heights Chamber of Commerce, says Seattle has the greatest future of any Pacific coast city and will be his permanent home next year. He plans to invest in Seattle, cites traffic laxity as a concern, and stays at the Hotel Washington with his wife and daughter.
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Graft Charges Made by Vets in Beattie
Ralph Terr a prominent veteran leader in Beattie and carnival organizer for the Veterans of Foreign Wars was charged with diverting funds. A complaint filed by Asia and McVay secretaries and treasurer of Roosevelt post seeks to recover about 537.87. The dispute follows Morr's suit and asserts earlier actions including a $10 000 damage claim.
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Government urged to authorize federal building ownership
Postmaster General Hubert Work backs congressionally authorized public building construction. He notes 6,965 post offices nationwide, 6,846 in rented quarters, and government ownership of only 1,319 buildings. Rentals total 12,248, Ort annual. leases raise costs and expose offices to elements. He argues federal ownership would cut losses and end dependence on landlords.
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Maniac Saves Life of Asylum Guard in Ohio
In Lima Ohio on December 21 Charley Parker an inmate at the estate hospital acted as a hero defending guards Alfred Van Horn and another guard from patients Heredel Dunn Andrew Jabouski and William Gilmore. The assailants were driven off Parker aided by supervisor James Henderson who calmed the disturbance. Van Horn sustained minor injuries as windows and furniture were damaged.
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Offers to Trade Child for Goose in Budapest Market
A Budapest woman was arrested in a poultry market while trying to sell her six month old baby. She asserted that a goose could fetch a price for a healthy child as police intervened. The state charity found extreme misery and lack of funds as the motive.
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Santa notes vanishers and a chimney caper unfold
A playful tale describes children posting letters to Santa and the many magical helpers who collect and deliver them. Mischief by a sneaky gnome stirs trouble as Nancy and Nick chase clues when a strange figure appears from a chimney.
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Tweekanose Steals Notes As They Chase Santa Wish
The Twins discover a white object in a pocket and accuse Tweekanose of stealing Hilly’s notes. They hurry to recover the note and wonder how Santa will know Billy’s Christmas wishes. They encounter Kip the Brownie on the way, who offers Billy’s note.
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Mother Transports Babe in Suitcase Mystery on Train
A New York Central passenger reports a young mother traveling with a baby placed in a suitcase with large holes cut in it to admit air. The incident occurred as the mother rode the train in New York on December 21. Authorities investigated the unusual transport method and the welfare of the infant.
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