Britain trims navy and eyes air and submarine balance
London reports Britain's navy shrinking as the Admiralty sells battleships and destroyers while most ships leave active commission. No new warships are planned. air power and submarines increasingly shape strategy as Britain maintains a safety margin and eyes future naval policy amid postwar debt and economic pressures.
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Io Naval
United States
Japan
Britain
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Admiral Beatty Kit
Lord Fisher
Percy Scott
Fisher
United States Navy
H. M. S. Hood
Clyde
Evening Standard
Symphony Feedback on Techaikowsky Performance in Small Town
A reader recounts attending a Techaikowsky symphony concert with Mu Phi Epsilon, noting a mix of lively brass and woodwinds, uneven directing, and strong passages. The critic praises some moments as deeply moving yet laments lack of continuity and the effect of a clumsy cymbal finale. The audience is described as attentive and respectful throughout.
Women Work in Navy Yard as Ex-Servicemen Go Jobless
A reader letter laments Bremerton navy yard employment where women earn over four dollars daily while many ex servicemen are laid off. The writer argues for fair wages and criticizes wives with private means taking men’s jobs, urging action to prevent further hardship and social unrest.
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Navy Yard
Bremerton
Agnes
the Star
Bremerton Navy Yard
Uncle Sam
Washington
Congress
The
Star
Jim Smith
Seattle
Whispering Mise and a Vast Seattle Music Night
The writer praises Seattle's orchestra and the large crowd brave weather to fill an auditorium far from the city center. He recalls his convalescent toe from the opening number to the encore, noting the effort and endurance of performers and patrons.
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Seattle
Father’s Blood Saves Poisoned Infant in City Hospital
The one month old Bobbie Sandholm, son of Mr and Mrs D Sandholm, received bichloride of mercury poisoning from his year old brother. A second blood transfusion Sunday improved the infant, doctors calling the crisis passed and expecting early recovery. The father, a Pullman conductor on the Great Northern, donated blood for the transfusion, with a prior transfusion from the mother Thursday.
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Bobbie Sandholm
Merc
D. Sandholm
Bobbie
Great Northern Railroad
City to Employ Ex-Service Men on Urban Grading Projects
Mayor Fitzgerald told the board of public works that at least 1,000 returned service men will work on municipal grading and related projects by week’s end. City departments including Dimock’s engineering division and Murphine’s utilities will hire ex soldiers for east map final way, car barns, fire station, Beacon Hill mains, and lighting extensions. The council sought funds to cover payroll and ensure no soldier remains idle before the new year arrives.
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Fitzgerald
Board of Public Works
Briely
A. H Dimock
Thomas F. Murphine
Wear
Seattle
J. A. Johnson
Fourth Ave
Blanchard St
EB Youngs
Water Department
Beacon Hill
Caldwell Declares Candidacy for City Mayor
Hugh M. Caldwell former corporation counsel filed his declaration of candidacy for mayor and issued a platform vowing completion of the Skagit river project and adherence to American Legion principles. No other mayor, corporation counsel, or city council candidates had filed by noon Monday.
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Hugh M. Caldwell
Caldwell
Skagit River
American Legion
Judge Advocate's
United States Army
Ex Soldier Robbed in Lincoln Park Ambush
A Canadian army veteran Ernest Bennett living at 404 18th Ave N was robbed of $68 and Christmas gifts after a footpad accosted him in Lincoln Park on Saturday evening. He spent an hour in the city hospital after being attacked while carrying gifts from Skinner & Widdy shipyards.
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Lincoln Park
Ernest Bennett
18Th Ave. N
Bennett
Skinner & Wddy
American plans name change for Santa Claus
C H Baltey of 903 Ninth Ave moves to rename Santa Claus after learning the name’s German origin. He seeks Anglo-Saxon alternatives and invites public suggestions for the traditional Yuletide figure.
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Santa Claus
Germany
Saint Nick
C. H. Baitey
Baltey
Ninth Ave
Fraser Patterson
Yuletide
Bail Fixed in Dansey Case in May's Landing
United Press reports in May's Landing New Jersey that Charles E. White was ordered held on $7,500 bail for murder of Billy Dansey at a habeas corpus hearing. Edith Jones, charged as accessory after the fact, bail set at $2,500. Edward White, father of the accused, left for Hammonton to arrange posting bonds.
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May's Landing
N. J
United Press
Charles
White
Billy” Dansey
C. C. Black
Supreme Court
Picture Bride Divorce Case Began in Superior Court
In Superior Court Monday Chujo Shoda sued Karoku Shoda for divorcefrom a picture bride marriage begun in 1914 after he arrived from the Orient. The wife claims she was never married under U.S. law and alleges neglect and an injury from being struck with a dried fish, cutting ear and scalp. Divorce Proctor C C Dalton notes questions about jurisdiction under U S law.
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Superior Court
Chujo Shoda
Karoku Shoda
Japan
Orient
C.C. Dalton
Cane Sugar Shipment Reaches Seattle Markets
Over 5,000 sacks of cane sugar arrived in Seattle per Mise Exthe Dean secretary of the King county fair price committee on Monday. The fixed price for cane sugar is 11 percent data, about 1 cent per pound cheaper than the beet sugar price allowed.
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Seattle
Mise Exthe Dean
King County Fair Price Committee
Mine Dean
Bail Too High for Copper to Raise
Co. M. Reynolds a former patrolman is jailed on $1,500 bail after allegedly attempting three hold ups last Monday night. His alleged accomplice Ben Pronger is also detained.
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Co. M. Reynolds
Ben Pronger
Mrs. Alice Woodcock Remains in Jail as Case Continues
Judge Ward granted a continuance until January 9 in the murder case of Edward Kelly. Mrs. Alice Woodcock is charged as an accessory and will not be released on bail.
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San Francisco
Warm December Gives Spokane Warmest Day in Years
Spokane reports unseasonably warm weather with Sunday’s high reaching 46 degrees after a cold December week. The unusual warmth marks a departure from recent frigid spells in the region.
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Spokane
Builders need leadership to succeed in advertising
The piece argues that while demolition is easy without bosses, constructing and rebuilding require competent leadership. It emphasizes that executives are unnecessary for tearing down but essential for building up, and that strong executive ability helps one find a market through advertising.
Star Classifieds Highlight Seattle Business Needs
The Star Classified Advertising columns invite Seattle business men to showcase their qualifications. Readers are urged to use the classifieds to attract attention from local professionals and firms seeking skilled candidates.
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Star
Seattle
Flagship Is Suit in Sham Battle
London reports Fisherites claim battleships doomed after a sham air battle against Queen Elizabeth Beatty’s former flagship and Barham off Portsmouth. Air squadron drops smoke, then planes break through the screen, allegedly destroying battleships. Debates on surface ships’ future and air power continue across papers.
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London
Admiralty
Ing
Esme Beatty
Barham
Portsmouth
London Times
London Express
London Sunday Telegram
Whitehall
Diamonds Stolen From Miss Dudley In Northeast
Police report a theft of diamonds from Miss Daisy Dudley of 15th Ave Northeast. The missing gems included a diamond and another stone valued at several dollars. theft occurred last Tri day and was reported Monday.
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Daisy Dudley
15Th Ave
N. E
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