Mutinies Shake Linevitchs Army Amid Russian Turmoil
Reports from Berlin and St Petersburg detail mutinies within General Linevitchs 260000 strong army and widespread urban unrest. Workers resist factory closures as troops clash with demonstrators, with artillery and machine guns deployed in Moscow and Petrograd. Thousands flee Odessa as cossacks guard cities and rebels seize key districts, threatening rail lines and the czars authority.
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ST. Petersburg
Moscow
Vitebsk
Fonists
Warsaw
Refitasa
Lutsin
Ee Caucasus
Justice or Mercy at 1108 First Ave in Ballard
Policeman Kelly arrested a poverty stricken tenant for cutting and selling lead pipes valued at hundreds of dollars. The owner threatened prosecution and the man was released. A church charity event yielded donations of provisions to aid the poor and a new saloon run by Johnston and Canty opens tonight.
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Ballard
Deer
Kelly
Seattle
First Nv
Methodist Church
Christmas Widows and Widowers in County Divorce Surge
The county office reports fifteen Christmas widows and two widowers. The marriage license book saw activity but eight marriage licenses were issued while a higher rate of divorce filings occurred in the period.
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County Auditor's Office
Alan
Walsh's affairs still gloomy in Akron and Chicago
Akron Ohio December 23 The Akron Gas Company principal owner John K Walsh placed in receivership after a coal company claim of 5700 filed against the plant. A B Bilbeck named receiver the plant to continue operations. Chicago December 23 ANL says John R Walsh railroad properties remain under joint Walsh and clearing house committee management with all syndicate offers refused. Walsh has begun managing railroad interests.
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Akron
Akron Gas Company
John K. Walsh
A. B. Bilbeck
Chicago
John R. Walsh
Walsh
Clearing House Committee
Chicago National Bank
Car kills two men in Tacoma crash and assault on girl
In Tacoma a car jumped a track crushing Edward Annot who was found under the same vehicle as a man killed a week earlier. His brother aboard the car witnessed the incident. Police and citizens continue to search for the man who assaulted a girl the previous day.
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South Tacoma
Edward Annot
Courve
Annot
Roosevelt approves grazing fee rules for forest reserves
President Roosevelt has written Secretary Wilson his approval of regulations that impose a charge for grazing on forest reserves, signaling a formal move to regulate use of public lands.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Wilson
Mail Sack Theft Strikes Northern Pacific Near Tacoma
A local transfer clerk reported an empty mail sack stolen near Tacoma on Thursday. The pouch, loaded with Christmas presents, was en route from Centralia to the east when robbers stripped it of contents and took valuables.
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Northern Pacific
Tacoma
Centralia
Santa Claus Knocked Cupid Out in Major Divorce Case
A chaotic court scene unfolds as Judge Morrie presides over a high profile divorce where a so called sultan of wealth is moved through the system in a large hopper. The proceedings leave most details unreadable but hint at a contested split and unfolding personnel.
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Sultan
Morrie
Thre Orning
Diplomatic Tensions Rise as Castro Refuses to Recognize Envoy
December reports say the Veneer government faces friction since President Castro declines to recognize Tomás Taligny, the chargé d'affaires expelled earlier, straining ties between nations.
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Venea
Lkely
Castro
Talgny
Poultry Show Closing With Pleasant Spirit and Departure
This evening marks the finale of the poultry show as exhibitors prepare to depart tomorrow. Charley McAlister and Superintendent Hunt praise the display of sportsmanship and the warm welcome shown to all pooltre fanciers during the event.
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Charley McAlister
Superintendent Hunt
Jonn Li Returns From Europe With Hamilton Statement
Near York December 28 report says Jonn Li son of a New York Life official arrived in Europe. He planned to talk and present a detailed statement from Hamilton about a 10-year connection with the company. He would not speak until shown to the committee.
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York
Jonn
New York
Life
Europe
Hamilton
Fakir Rumors Entangle Kentucky Murder Case
Bakersfield dispatch reports a fakir rumor tying W. J. Davidson to the Goebel murder case. notes Davidson is missing from Kentucky and linked to claims from Frankfort sources that aim to clear Caleb Powers. The report mentions Charles H. Ehlers and suspicions Davidson fled after the tragedy.
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Bakersfield
Cal
Baler
W. J. Davidson
Kentucky
Wan
Frankfort
Caleb Powers
Goebel Merder
Improvements to Sunset Telephone operatory sanitation
Health Officer Ludiow and Sanitary Inspector Franch investigated 82 Sunset Telephone Company girls and found no danger but recommended ventilation improvements and cleaning. They noted hot air heating may affect air quality, recommended open booth doors for air entry, and praised daily tube disinfection and hot-water cup cleaning as part of up-to-date sanitation effort.
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Sunset Telephone Company
Ludiow
Franch
Ladieow
F. 8. Bourns
Jennen
Star
Garret
Frasch
Hourns
Ths
Rouse Confirms 646 Acres Bought for Tacoma Terminal
Frank Rouse and associates purchased 646 acres in Tacoma aiming to establish a terminal company to aid all transcontinental railroads seeking a western arrival and transfer point.
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Tacoma
Frank Rouse
bin Axeociates
Hatchet Raised Over District School Boundary Split
Dispute resurfaces as factions clash over consolidating lines between O'Brien and Kent districts. Across the tracks, residents demand transfer of eighth grade and up students into Kent while O'Brien seeks a tax base ground with no pupils. County superintendent held a preliminary talk with no settlement. post holidays expected renewed push.
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O'Brien
Ince
Kent
Mili
China and Japan sign final treaty ceding Liaotung Peninsula
The treaty ratifies Japan's control of the Liaotung Peninsula including Port Arthur and Dalny, with portions of the Russian Siberian railway and the railroad to Mukden, while China reserves rights to buy or control the system. The agreement also opens 16 ports in Manchuria.
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Prking
Baron Komura
M. Uuchids
Japa
Prince Ching
Yuan Shi Kai
China
Jay
Liaotung Peninsula
Port Arthur
Dalny
Japan
Dh R
Tanda
Mukden
Christmas Side Lights Across City Courthouse and Stores
A downtown shopping scene shows a lost child seeking Santa’s help from a floorwalker as Christmas spirit spreads through Seattle area offices. County officials exchange gifts including china, rifles, chairs, and a shotgun, while hospital and seafaring workers receive dinners and turkeys.
Noise and delays in Seattle electric car dispute
Colonel Bob Lindsay reports at Municipal Ownership league that Seattle Electric Company operates flat wheel cars on 15th Avenue North, causing five mile noise, with city officials and company officials unable to stop them. He cites legal authority and claims the company plays a part in securitation.
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Seattle Electric Cmpany
Bob” Lindsay
Seattle Electric Company
Lindsay
Municipal Ownership League
15Th Ay. N
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