Santa, Sleigh Bells and Turkey Stuffing Fun
An early 20th century news snippet mixes holiday humor with politics. It notes that Santa may be absent from Christmastime but people will shop at frugal, dependable stores instead. It also covers Senator Miles Poindexter’s stance on seating Truman Newberry and his 1912 voting history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Watterson
Newberry
Poindexter
Spokane
Miles Poindexter
Isaac Stephenson
Wisconsin
Senate
Old Guard
Truman H. Newberry
Michigan
Christmas Day Open House and Social S Theme Notes
Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Pee host a Christmas day open house from 12 to 2 PM with an annual egg nog party. The page also includes assorted society blurbs, humor, and local commentary on Seattle council acoustics and civic matters.
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Lyle
Charles K. Pee
Famous career closed as Henry Watterson dies in Florida
Colonel Henry Watterson a renowned Louisville editor and leading American journalist dies in Jacksonville Florida at 6 30 a m after acute bronchial pneumonia and heart disease. He was 81 and conscious until shortly before death attended by his wife son Henry Watterson Jr and daughter Mrs William A Miller. Burial planned in Cave Hill Louisville after vault interment in Florida. Maree Henry enjoyed good health prior to Christmas plans and had winters in Florida.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Henry Watterson
Louisville
Watterson
Henry Watterson, Jr
William A. Miller
Maree Henry
James B. Pasco
Seminole
Punished Girl Ends Her Life in Wyoming Oil Camp
Alberta Woods, 15, allegedly punished by her father for dipping a spoon in jam, shot herself with a rifle at Grass Creek oil camp near Cheyenne Wyoming. Authorities reported the incident today and described the family dispute as the apparent motive.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Alberta Wooda
Grass Creek
Rain and Warmer Forecast for Seattle
The forecast promised rain and warmer weather for Seattle, with chilly conditions persisting this morning. Wednesday's high reached 41 degrees, the warmest since the cold snap began, leaving early forecasts cautious about noticeable warming.
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Seattle
Opposition to Pacific Pact Grows in Senate Antitreaty Bloc Forms
Washington dispatch reports a rising anti-treaty movement among Republican senators. Views oppose guarantees to Japan over territorial integrity, with leaders from Oregon California and Washington pressing telegram campaigns and reservations to blunt the pact. Senator Borah coordinates inquiries for anti-treaty organizing across states.
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Washington
Japan
Pacific Coast
McNary
Oregon
White House
Harding
Jones
Stanfield
Johnson
California
Shortridge
Poindexter
Moses
New Hampshire
Borah
Briand Sends Note to Harvey Ahead of Departure
Premier Briand forwarded a note to Ambassador Harvey requiring a further conference before Briand leaves for home. The note likely concerns French attitudes on submarines and light naval craft and was issued as Briand and Lloyd George prepared for their third talks on reparations.
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London
Briand
Harvey
Lloyd George
Briand Receives U S Note On Submarine Policy
Paris dispatches report Ambassador Harvey delivered Secretary Hughes note urging Briand to reconsider his stance on warning submarines and light naval craft. Briand will discuss the request with Lloyd George before replying.
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Briand
Hughes
Webb Miller
Paris
London
Harvey
Piriand
Lloyd George
Japan Stands Put on Shantung Issue
Tokyo press calls for firm posture in the Shantung dispute while officials hope for settlement. China's obdurate stance blamed for failure to reach agreement. St. Louis report notes juror Israel Reifer slept during a damage call trial leading to a mistrial.
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Japan
Shantung
Tokyo
China
ST. Louis
Israel Reifier
Kiene
Slaying Here Stirs Up Two Coast Cities
A high profile murder grips two coast cities as wealth, residence, and a missing heiress shape the case. Ferdinand Hochbrunn vanishes then is found slain. Mrs Frank R. Gladwin mourns as Miss Clara Skarin is sought. Captain Charles E. Tennant leads the detectives amid an impersonator and a web of suspects.
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Ferdinand Hochbrunn
Prueside Berhelor
Trunk found. Hochbrunn murder linked to Miss Skarin
In San Francisco and this city detectives trace a murder trail tied to 72 year old Ferdi nand Hochbrunn and his ward Miss Clara E.S Arin. The case recalls a 1918 shooting at 15 Harrison street where Miss Skarin survived a gunfire confrontation with Mrs. Cleo Winborn who killed Skarin and herself.
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Hal Armstrong
Charles Tennant
San Francisco
Ferdinand Hochbrunn
Hochbrunn
Fifth Ave
Clara E.S Arin
Miss Skarin
San Francisc
Cleo Winborn
Was He Really Dead A Woman Clings To A Dying Hero
A distraught woman holds a motionless man, pleading for him to wake. He has long been her steadfast support and savior in danger, but now she fears he is dead. The tease hints at a serialized story The Snowshoe Trail to appear in The Star.
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Bill
Dill
Chadi
the Star
Peace or Disaster at the Washington Conference
The piece argues that arms limits may hinder peace unless the root causes of war are removed. It warns that restricting battleships could favor Japan and provoke a naval arms race, stressing that Pacific Coast aggression and unchecked Japanese expansion threaten war regardless of fleet size.
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Washington Arms
America
Japan
Pacific
Philippines
Guam
Hawaii
Pacific Coast
Two Children Die In Centralia House Fire
In Centralia Washington today a house fire at the Jack Dawson residence killed two children aged 24 months and 4 years who were trapped in their bedroom. Four other children and the parents suffered burns as they tried to rescue them.
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Centralia
Wash
Jack Dawson
Donald
Ruth
Mrs. Dawson
Dawson
Two Bandits Shot to Death in Casper Store Robbery
In Casper Wyoming on December 22 two unidentified bandits were shot and killed during a failed break in at a grocery store. Guards stationed after areport of an attempted burglary exchanged fire with the intruders. one guard was slightly wounded.
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Casper, Wyo
Federal price probe starts nationwide investigation ordered by attorney general
Washington December 22 Attorney General Daugherty ordered a nation wide probe into wholesale and retail prices of foodstuffs, shoes, clothing and fuel. He said the move begins a concerted effort to bring down retail prices.
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Washington
Daugherty
Boy of Five Found Slain in East Side Tailor Shop
In New York on December 22 a murder case emerges with the discovery of 5 year old Gilbert Rein’s body in a tub of a cellar at his father Max Bein’s tailor shop. The skull shows blunt force trauma. Police seek a tall dark youth reportedly seen with the boy before his death.
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New York
Ruth Cruger
Gilbert Rein
Max Bein
Legion Girls Prepare Christmas Baskets for Ex-Service Men
Christmas baskets for unemployed ex service men and their families are being prepared today in the Alaska building office of Guy M Warmelee by the American Legion Auxiliary of Seattle Post No 18.
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Guy M. Warmelee
Alaska
American Legion Auxiliary of
Seattle
Debs Expected to Be Released in Time for Christmas Pardon
President Harding focuses on political prisoners and will announce tomorrow who will receive Christmas pardons. Officials indicate Eugene V Debs may be among those freed. In Terre Haute Percy Head calls union tradesmen to meet Debs at the 7:40 train Saturday night with a reception planned by socialist and business groups.
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Washington
Harding
Dugene
Terre Haute
Ind
Percy Head
Central Labor Union
Eugene V. Debs
Debs
Hip Warmers Gain Popularity in St Paul Gift Market
In St Paul a jeweler notes practical presents dominate this year with hip pocket flasks selling from $1 to $60. The items, marketed as useful gifts, reflect a pragmatic holiday trend in the local market.
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Spues
ST. Paul
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Santa Claus
Poe
Ocean
Teeple
Tore
Deceere Paris
Seattle Council
Rita
Austria
Harmony
Lil
Pepe
William Hickman Moore
Garaner
Leavenworth
Leo Lassen
Star Sporting
Yesteryear
Journal of Roses
Wanker Doodle
Lorenz
Vienna
Gap Setneon
Europos Ridge
Ark
Marie Henry
West Coast
Congress
BY Lawrence Martin
Captain Tennant
Chris Christopher Ry
Beret Water Pipe
Wosteires
Frank R. Gladwin
Nochbrana
Percen
Clara E. Skarin
Heehbrure
Reel Herhbrumn
Bi Brancisco
Mise Sharin
Hechbrwan
Edward von Tobel
Werhbrane
Heechbrans
Mechbrunn
Jeanne Chedotal
Pierrs
Clara
Charles E. Tennant
Robert L. Winborn
Harrison St
Legion Girls
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