What Does Your Harmony Program Mean In Seattle
A public appeal questions the impact of a harmony program on living conditions in Seattle. It asks whether harmony would cut lighting and power rates, lower household and manufactured burdens, provide free public docks, reduce gas rates, ensure decent telephone service, and sell street railway bonds. It warns that harmony must not become a cover for returning the old plundering order.
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Seattle
Harmony
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Mrs McNamara Crushed by Grief Over Sons’ Confession
Cincinnati December 22 Mary McNamara mother of Jas B and John J McNamara dies at home after learning her sons confessed to dynamiting the Los Angeles Times building and the Liveton Works in Los Angeles. She had clung to their innocence despite the confession and weeks of illness followed.
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Wasted
Gincinnati
Ohio
Mary Mc Samara
Jas. B
John J. Mc Mamara
Ben Quentin
Los Angeles Times
Liewtron
Los Anig
John J
San Quentin
Shuster Forced Out Of Place By Russia
TEMERAN December 22 Russian pressure compelled Persia to dismiss W Mor Shuster an American acting as treasurer general as Russia pressed to oust him and force occupation. Persian parliament yielded only after firm protests and news of Russian bombardment of the Tabriz governor’s palace and seizure of Reast police HQ.
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Russia
Cailes
Temeran
W. Mor
Shuster
Parmiament
Tabriz
Reasht
Ten Amendments to City Charter Agreed by Committee
Judiciary committee yesterday agreed to submit ten amendments to the city charter in March. Proposals include eliminating the veto, creating a city board to buy city owned property, allowing ballot options, removing residency and term limits, enlarging civil service powers, granting new authority, requiring bonds for bidders, and adopting the Oregon plan for candidate publicity.
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Judiciary Committee of the City
Aunci
Civil Service Commission
Aito
Oregon
17 People See Dog Catchers Nab One Poor Little Doggie
A public dog catching episode unfolds on Fourth Avenue as two catchers attempt to rope a small yellow dog. Seventeen bystanders, including a woman, watch the scene with mixed sympathy for the stray. The piece argues dog catchers are a public necessity despite the dog's plight.
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Atcher
Fourth Avenue
Catcher No
First Candidates Too Many Machines Put Up Money
The mayor vows to veto a bill for a $2,500 municipal garage on the Coliseum site and objects to strict automobile rules. He proposes selling seven city autos to avoid a new garage and suggests divesting two machines from street and other departments, while reallocating to health engineering building and police.
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Coliseum
Neck and neck filings for city comptroller race
H W Carroll and John M Wolfe led a morning filing at city hall with deposits of 42 and 30 dollars respectively. Wolfe finished 66 seconds behind Carroll as other candidates Merrifield and Kingsbury filed, all on the first day amid a brisk, Friday mood.
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H. W. Carroll
John M. Wolfe
Ecity Hall
Carroll
Wolfe
Charlee F. Merrifield
Ly Pleasy
Kingsbury
Wren
Comptroller
Emperor Franz Josef’s condition improves per officials
Vienna dispatch reports the emperor’s condition has materially improved and attendants deny a grave status at any time. Though age raises concern, doctors are cautiously optimistic about his illness.
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Vienna
Franz ‘Josef
Childrens Christmas Aid From Readers Of The Star
Letters from readers and many children promise a one good Christmas as donations arrive. Money, toys, and clothing sent to The Star are distributed to local poor families listed by the paper. A box of toys and $25 from Big Lake Washington were given to Mother Ryther for her Christmas fund and turned over today.
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Fingerprint on Cigaret Case May Send Man to Chair for Murder
New York dispatch reports Joseph Roberts a West Indian man faces potential execution after a cigarette case fingerprint linked him to the murder of Isaac Vogel a jeweler. Detectives found loot tied to Roberts access and a matching print confirmed by Capt. Paurot and Inspector Hughes noting a first in murder evidence use.
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New York
Joseph Roberts
Isaac Vogel
Vogel
Hayes
Roberts
Capt
Paurot
Roberta
Hughes
Fair Candymakers Taboo Sweets
A whimsical scene describes a woman who does not eat the golden kisses she wraps. Her hair shines like confection, eyes blue as wrappers, voice sweet, framed by a prose mood likened to Robert W. Chambers. The narrator questions why she consumes none of the candy.
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Robert W. Chambers
Mamie
Candy and Candy Kisses in a Candy Factory Scene
A comic dialogue describes disdain for candy with a factory setting. Mamie, who winds chocolates, recalls sugary temptations while coworkers joke about dieting and indulgence. A Seattle candy maker claims lenient eating cures new workers, contrasting with beer at the brewery. The piece ends on a note of seeking factory work.
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Seattle
Frisco's lid off as New Year protests erupt
United Leased Wire reports San Francisco faces a New Year Eve uproar as residents demand freer celebration. Society women lead protests against reform officials deemed untimely while crowds brace for an eventuell disruptive eve.
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United
Ban Francisco
San Francisco
Weather forecast for tonight and Saturday
Rain is expected tonight and Saturday with brisk southwest winds. The noon temperature reaches 62 degrees.
Wren awarded one dollar damages in transit dispute
Earl C. Wren received one dollar damages after being ejected from a Ballard car on August 7. He claimed injuries to his back from the incident at First Avenue and Madison Street when a Capitol Hill transfer was refused. He sought 1200 dollars, the verdict covering court costs.
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Earl C. Wren
Ballard
Capitol Hill
First Av
Madison Et
Priest
Wren
Last Call to Christmas Shoppers for Men’s Wear Deals
Men’s cuff links and scarf pins in plush case offered at special prices. Shirts, suspenders and handkerchief sets discounted to clear stock. Silk ties and knitted options marked down with values shown. Bradley mufflers and neckwear also on sale. Come in early and shop conveniently.
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Bradley
Choots Man to Save Her Children
In Los Angeles on December 22 Joe Torres, a Mexican Indian athlete, was fatally wounded by Bre Frank Hunter after Torres forced entry to Mrs Hunter's home to renew a drunken quarrel with her husband. Mrs Hunter, mother of two, said she acted to save her children and protect her family.
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Los Angeles
Joe Torres
Frank Hunter
Torres
Mrs
A Big Day for Jackie
Tomorrow holds a life changing moment for Jackie as his future parents are decided. Christmas day will bring him to a new home, his first presents, and a first taste of a mother’s love and a father’s protection.
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Jackie
Jackie Iset
Actor Walter M. Boll Known As Wright Lorimer Dies in Apartment
Walter M. Boll, stage star known as Wright Lorimer from Shepherd King, was found dead in his New York kitchenette with his head in a gas oven. Police say he died by self-inflicted gas inhalation and had been dead for hours.
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United Press
New York
Walter M. 8Oll
Wright Lorimer
Spreckels Brothers Fight In Superior Court Action
Claus A. Spreckels and Rudolph Spreckels sue estranged brothers John D. and Adolph Spreckels in San Francisco superior court for 8 million dollars plus 4 million in interest. They claim their father Claus Spreckels left 26 million of his estate to the defendants as community property and that 18 million belonged to their mother Anna C. Spreckels, making the gift misalign by 8 million.
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United Press
San Francisco
Claus A. Spreckels
Rudolph Spreckels
John D
Adolph Spreckels
Claus Spreckels
Pioneer
Anna C. Spreckels
Adolph
Renton Boulevard Project Moves Forward
Council initiates condemnation for the seven mile Renton boulevard extension from Jackson to Rainier Head to connect 28th avenue south with the city, planned as a major north south route.
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Council
28Th Av. S
Jackson
Rainier Head
Renton Boulevard
Dream Reunites Lovers After Twenty Five Years
Harry R Wills and Harriet P Barnum who split in youth after a first romance found each other again in Alaska. They married Wednesday evening at the Baird Apartments in Seattle, after years apart with separate lives and spouses. They plan to live at 2312 Seventh Ave.
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Harry R. Wills
Harriet P. Barnum
Harry
Harriet
Baird
Joseph Garvin
Shortest Day Brightens as Days Lengthen After Today
Yesterday and today are the two shortest days of the year. The sun rises in Seattle around 7:30 to 7:45 am and sets about 3:30 pm. From here on, daylight will extend by a few minutes daily as Old Sol lingers longer each day.
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Seattle
China
Sol
Storm Warning Affects BC Move East With Strong Winds
A storm now over British Columbia moves east bringing high winds from the south to southwest today and tonight. The system alerts coastal regions and forecasts gusts capable of impacting travel and outdoor plans.
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British Columbia
Police Judge apologizes after McGregor arrest outrage
Police Judge Deasy apologized for the contractor’s apprehension of James W. McGregor described as an outrage. McGregor produced a receipt to prove he had not stolen money from Mrs. Sam Ludoy on a train.
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San Francisco
James W. McGregor
Deasy
Gregor
Sam Ludoy
6 000 Jobless Men in Seattle Urge Help This Christmas
The Broth erhood League reports at least 6 000 unemployed men in Seattle with about 100 fed daily and 50 sleeping in league facilities each night. Rev Frank A Heath calls for action from the comfortable to aid the hungry and jobless, stressing this Christmas crisis.
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Seattle
League
Frank A. Heath
Brotherhood League
Rossible
Mea
Doctor Discouraged as Girl’s Testimony Lingers
In San Francisco on December 22 United Press reports Dr Otto Joslen facing a Superior Court judge over alleged betrayal of Ethel Williams under promise of marriage. Amy Clark, former associate witness, recalls that Williams said Joslen and she were afraid to be seen with Mrs Joslen, yet Clark recalls only that Williams spoke of kindness. Clark says the pair left the Peter Pan candy store and rode in his automobile in daylight and appeared nervous in various hotel dining rooms.
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United Press
San Francisco
Otto C. Jossen
Lawler
Ethel Williams
Amy Clark
Miss Clark
Miss Williams
Ethel William
Dr. Joslen
Jossen
Murphy
Judge Dismisses Conspiracy Charge Against Blethen Powers
On prosecutor Murphy’s motion Judge Gay dismissed the conspiracy counts against Alden J Blethen C B Blethen and Mike Powers. They had been charged with conspiring to shield illegal places and lawbreakers during the Gill regime connected to Wappens tein Ludovic and Berryman.
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Murphy
Gay
Alden J
C. B. Blethen
Mike Powers
Wappenstein
Ludovic
Berryman
Gill
Bellevue Summit car wobble dispute ends with damages claim
In Judge Ronalds court motormen conductors and S EB Co officials tell the jury Bellevue Summit cars run straight and smooth. Dr A R Long a dentist testifies he was knocked from the platform at Republican and Summit and seeks 7500 damages for back injuries.
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Bellevue-Summit
S. EB. Co
Ronald
A. R. Long
Republican
Summit
Separate maintenance denied in Wallingford divorce case
Judge Dykeman refused Mrs. Mary J Wall ingford's request for separate maintenance and granted the divorce to John N Wallingford after testimony showed she had received $11,000 during their three years of marriage.
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Mary J. Wallingford
John N. Wallingford
Dykeman
Wallingford
Appeals Continue In Melecich Damage Suit
The Austrian laborer Eli Melecich asks for a new trial after a $12,000 verdict and Judge Hanford’s error over the word any in jury instructions. Hanford overruled Stone- Webster’s motion to remove the case from the jury, setting the second trial for this afternoon.
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Eli Melecich
Hanford
Stone- Webster Company
Estrada Dies in Guayaquil Ecuador President Epilogue
President Emilio Estrada of Ecuador died suddenly in Guayaquil today. He had taken office January 1, 1911 and fell ill in September, then was sent to Quito for treatment.
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United Press
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Emilio Estrada
Quito
Miss Gaston Objects to Opera Smoking
Miss Lucy Page Gaston founder of the National Anti Cigaret league says grand opera ruined by smoking scenes in The Secret of Susanne. Star Caroline White is seen smoking nearly continuously for 45 minutes, prompting Gaston to leave the theatre and condemn it as an artful embellishment of a pernicious vice.
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Resbeer Koe
Chicago
Lucy Page Gaston
National
Christmas Offering on 2% Acres North of University
Advertisement offers 2 percent of rich level bottom land north of the university for sale on terms of 25 dollars cash and 18 75 dollars per month. Land lies by the newly completed boulevard near Lake Washington with beach use included in the contract and deed. Two daily trips available for inquiries.
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Lake Washington
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