Fire destroys Venice pier in massive blaze
A devastating fire consumed Venice pier injuring four and killing Harlan a veteran fireman. Flames from the dance pavilion ripped through the structure as wind fueled the blaze. The pier and its concessions are estimated to cost between 5.5 and 15 million dollars with rebuilding plans announced by Thornton Kinney.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Harlan
Venice
St. Cather
Hubbard
Oceaninn
Albert
Curly’) Ramos
British Columbia
Thornton Kinney
Abbott-Kigney Company
Fmous
Auditory Theatre
City
Venice Fire Department
Los An Ocean Park
Santa Monica
Letter Carrier Bound Over to Federal Grand Jury
Willam C. Drager a letter carrier was bound over to a federal grand jury on $1,000 bond at a Tuesday hearing before S&S Commissioner R W McClellan Drager faces a charge of robbing the mafia
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Willam C. Drager
Federal
Grand Jury
S&s
R. W. McClel- Drager
Diamonds Planted in New Westminster Bank Dig Site
Confessed gang leader Volney Hurt claims six diamonds including a 1600 dollar gem are buried six feet from a New Westminster bank corner. Sheriff elect Matt Starwich publicized the confession and Hurt’s possible offer to guide to the cache after Vancouver robbery. Hurt, once in Seattle, led a notorious Flying Squadron of 62.
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New Westminster
B. C
Volney Hurt
Northwest
Matt Starwich
Saya Hurt
Vancouver
1. C
Hart
Tacoma
Star Office
Starwich
Burt
British Columbia
Canada
Burtie
Joseph Scanlon
McGovern
Scanlon
Hurt
Dominion
Mike Molyneaud
Daniel Morrison
Seattle
Flying Squadron of 62
Union Labor Faces Battle as Manufacturers Call Convention
Chicago dispatch reports William Butterworth, head of the Illinois Manufacturers Association, called a convention of national employers to confront a railroad brotherhood plan for a national board of adjustment. He warned the move would push the closed shop and union control over industries, urging immediate action by January 12 with leaders from U S Steel, Bethlehem Steel, J P Morgan, Goodyear, and the Emergency Fleet Corp noted as invitees.
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Chicago
William Putterworth
Butterworth
Illinois Manufacturers Association
Chamber of Commercce
United States
National Conference of Manufacturers Associations
Colorado
Connecticut
Michaels
Indiana
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
New Hampshire
New York
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Harding
Railroad Brotherhoods
National Board of Adjustment
Brotherhoode
Brotherhoods
National Labor Board
National Conference of State Manufacturers’ Association
Elbert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Charles M. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Dwight W. Morrow
J.P. Morgan & Co
F. A. Leiberting
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Charles Piex
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Slugged and robbed in taxi between Arlington hotel and Georgetown
Otto Christensen of the Arlington hotel 1217 First Ave reported being slugged and robbed of 80 in a taxi ride to Georgetown. He said two men assaulted him on a dark stretch, took his money, and the driver did not intervene. He reached Georgetown precinct at 4 a.m. Wednesday. Police lack a taxi number and suspects due to memory gaps.
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Arlington Hotel
First Ave
Georgetown
Otto Christensen
Arlington
Christensen
Train Hold Up Thwarted Near Merced California
In Merced California on December 22 three men believed to have attempted to rob Southern Pacific No 60 fled as train No 66 followed. Train No 50 stopped at Arena nine miles north to investigate an open switch and the trio boarded a car next to the engine before fleeing when the pursued train passed.
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Merced
Calif
Southern Pacific No. 60
Arena
Here
Encouraging Peace as Dublin City Hall Occupation Cited
Dublin Crown forces occupied the city hall and municipal buildings following Dublin Castle announcements. London reported converging lines toward peace as the home rule bill moves toward royal assent. The measure creates two parliaments with a 40 member council and a three and a half year acceptance window for Ireland.
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Dublin
Dublin City
Dublin Castle
London
Britain
George
Lefitiers
Ireland
San Francisco Ferry Strike Warns of Delayed Crisis
San Francisco reports indicate a crisis over the bay ferry strike is unlikely before the end of the week as Mayor Rolph reviews legal conditions amid negotiations.
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San Francisco
Rolph
San Francisco Bay
Otiacs
Gas Rate Hearing Exposes Public Grievances Over Low Quality
At a Tuesday hearing in the real Club Annex residents testified that a 75 percent drop in BTU output came with a 60 percent rise in consumption and higher gas bills. Witnesses complained of poor gas quality, with meters ticking higher costs as company engineers faced tough questions. Some said adjustments by the gas company failed to improve heating, while a stage moment had cooks nearly knocked off by a flame that popped back.
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Nestka
BTU
Real Club
Pas
Corporation
George L. Spirk
University District
Lighting Company
Gus
Spirk
Beattie
Ey Carter
N. Téthave
Gao
F. C. Parker
Phinney Ave
Mae
Elsen
A. B. Goodwin
Jack Behiffer
Boulevard Cafe
G. l L. Rideau
Pig'n Whistle Company
Helle Wise
Tacoma
D. J. Young
Tacoma Gas and Fuel Company
Wise
Young
Mra. Wise
Ta ‘Toma
Mra
Greek consul sues railroad for $10000 over death in Greece
C D Liliopoulos Greek consul and administrator of the Katavalia estate filed a $10000 suit against the Great Northern Railroad Tuesday afternoon claiming that the death of George Katsivalis a section laborer struck by a train April 16 will deprive his family in Greece of support.
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George Katsivalis
Great Northern
Greece
C. D. Liliopoulos
Kataivalia
Art Society Hears Oriental Rug Talk
The Seattle Fine Arts Society heard Dr. H. B. Packard discuss Oriental rugs. Packard, a missionary with years in Persia and Asia Minor, lectured Tuesday night on rug history and craft.
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Art Society
Seattle Fine Arta Society
H. B. Packard
Persia
Asia Minor
Liquor Fines Totals in Brinker's Court
Vines in liquor cases totaled $550 in Justice of the Pence Otisin Brinker's court Tuesday. Donations were as follows: Ernest Kruse $150, William Burgess $100, A. BK. John $100, and C. 8 Green $160.
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Justice of the Pence Otisin
Brinker's Court
Ernest Kruse
William Burgess
A. BK. John
C. 8, Green
Stockings Are Practical Gifts
Fiber Silk Stockings offered in multiple colors and styles with prices from 1.35 to 4.75. Pure thread Silk Stockings by McCallum or Onyx priced at 2.50. Misses' Phoenix Silk Stockings in white priced at 2.00. Stocking section located on the upper main floor.
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Phoenix
Bon Marché
Silk underwear sale highlights gift items and prices
Silk undergarments including glove silk vests lace trimmed bloomers and camisoles are offered at reduced prices on the upper main floor. Prices listed include 3.15 for regulation or bodice style vests 4.75 for lace edged vests 5.95 for bloomers 3.95 for elastic bloomers 3.25 for Kayser vests 4.75 for Marvelist bloomers and 1.95 for lace topped camisoles.
Boxed Handkerchief Gifts Displayed In Boxes
Handkerchief gift boxes shown in assortments of lawn sizes with corner motifs in white or colored patterns. Prices range 50c to 1.50 per box, with multiple box configurations and price points.
Gift Handkerchiefs on Main Floor Display
Gift handkerchiefs of silk or linen priced at 50 cents each. Includes linen kerchiefs with embroidered or initialed corners, colored crepe de chine options, plain hemstitched borders, and silk kerchiefs with inner patterns. Section on upper main floor.
Small Gift Bulbs Make Simple Planting Ideas
Three or four bulbs placed in a small pot or jar create charming, easy gifts. The idea focuses on compact containers, quick assembly, and decorative presentation for thoughtful, inexpensive presents.
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California Resort
Escapes JR
STAR
Scott
Robert G. Scott
Eimer Cady
Cady
Andrew Vaughn
Vaughn
Eldridge Buick
Eldridge
Harvard
GMC
Brinker’s
Bon Marche
Georgia
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