Choked by Thief Arrest in South Seattle Home
Detectives Adyns and Corbett arrested Jack La Valle after a masked man entered the West residence by a key. Mrs. West and her children were inside when she was choked into unconsciousness. The thief ransacked the house, stealing $20, two $5 pieces and a $10 coin. He was identified by Mrs. West, who recognized a handkerchief tied to the gold coins.
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Jack Lavalle
Mr. West
South Seattle
Mra
Mra. West
Christmas Flower Market Prices Rise Amid Prosperity
The Christmas flower trade shows prices climbing over prior levels as demand remains strong. Christmas trees range from two bits to several dollars, with mums at $9, holly wreaths 60 cents to $2, ferns 75 cents per spray, and carnations $1 to $2. The rare California Poinsettia sells for $1 per blossom, while lilies cost about $2 per dozen. The florist anticipates a lucrative season driven by overall prosperity.
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California
Orange State
Banks Play Santa Claus In Seattle
Seattle banks announce Christmas presents for employees with gifts ranging from a month’s wages to a percentage of yearly salaries. Banks including The Washington Trust Company The Seattle National Bank The Puget Sound National The State Bank and others will distribute bonuses early or adjust salaries as part of holiday reminbrances totaling substantial sums for staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Irs
Washington Trust Company
Washington National
National Bank of Commerce
Union Savings & Trust Company
Seattle Nationalank
Dexter Horton Bank
Puget Sound National
Santa Clara
State Bank
Prisoner Sentenced to Death for Guard Assault Attempt
A convict at Folsom was sentenced to be hanged by Judge Hart this morning for assaulting Guard Mar during an escape attempt. Finley, a former life prisoner, faces further sentencing on Wednesday as his case proceeds.
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Folsom
Mar
Hart
Finley
Midshipman Trial Next Week for Carson City Man
A Carson City Nevada man faces trial in Maryland next week over an alleged assault on Midshipman Jordan P. of Germantown Tennessee. The defendant is accused of forcing a headstand until the victim lost consciousness.
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J 118
Treymore Coffin
Carson City
Nev
Jordan P
Germantown
Tenn
Kimbaugh
Youth Given Year In Pen For Stolen Clothes
Claus morning brought Williams a 19 year old youth a sentence to serve one year in penitentiary. Judge Griffin released him under sentence in consideration of youth and first crime. November 25 he stole a bundle of clothes from Guat An dergon and was convicted of grand larceny. Two answers filed in the pal court morning In the cane of United States va George B Adams defaulting cashier in to the 700 shares of stock with the real estate firm of Gton & Co.
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Claus
Williams
Griffin
Pal Court
Cane
United States
George B Adams
Gton & Co
German butcher Genick missing from Manhattan flats
Genick a German butcher living at the Manhattan flats near Howell and Minor has not been seen for four days. His wife remains at the fata but offers no clues. He is said to be heavily in debt to several city firms and is believed to have skipped to dodge business troubles. L H Jennings of the Merchants' Protective association acts as trustee to equitably divide his assets among creditors.
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Genick
Manhattan
Howell and
Minor
Fata
L H. Jennings
Merchants’ Protective Association
Reed Will Sanctioned For $1.56 Million Institute In Portland
The circuit court judge day unanimously sustained the will of the late Amanda W. Reed bequeathing 1 560 000 dollars to found an institute in Portland California heirs disputed the will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Circuit Court
Amanda W. Reed
California
Jury unable to agree in Conditt murder retrial
In San Antonio on December 23 the jury trying Monk Gibson for murdering J. F. Conditt's wife and four children could not reach a verdict. The case was declared a mistrial with retrial set for February.
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San Antonio
Tex
Monk Gibson
J. F. Conditt
Turpentine Still Manager Targeted by Mob
In Ewing Georgia on December 23, a crowd of African Americans attempted to mob the manager of a local turpentine still, reflecting unrest in the area. The incident disrupted operations and drew police attention to crowd action in the town.
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Ewing
Sunday Topics Church Services and Christmas Plans Noted
A Sunday listing outlines church services across many locations including Ballard First Presbyterian University Place Baptist St Marks Westminster North Baptist and Theosophical Society. It notes sermon topics Christmas programs special songs and a Christmas luncheon following the service.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
Broadway
Columbia
J. M. Wilson
Il A. m
Jacob
North Baptist Church
Geo. Cairns
Ila. m
Theosophical Society
Thirday
J. H. Wilson
Immanuel Lutheran
Minor and
Olive
H. A. Stub
Germania Hall
May E. Stevens
First Presbyterian Church
M. A. Matthews
First Church of Christ
Selentiat
Goa
Salvation Army Seeks Christmas Cheer for 1500 in Seattle
Salvation Army headquarters in Seattle buzzes as Adjutant Wolf directs volunteers packing groceries toys and shoes for 1500 needy families. The effort includes baskets with chicken beef potatoes cranberries tea coffee sugar and more plus gifts for hundreds of children and a Monday toy event. Local workers collect donations and coordinate shoe fittings while city offices post notices and postmen prepare special holiday routes.
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Salvation Army
Sth
Washington
Adjutant Wolf
Christman
Scott
Farrica
the Star
Wolf
Olympia Hall
Second Avenue
Ofice
Seattle
Athion Steamer Inspection Clears Chief Engineer
Marine Inspectors Whitney and Turner announced an investigation into the Athion accident en route from Tacoma to Seattle. The piston rod broke and the steam chest was damaged. damage will be repaired and the vessel may receive more modern machinery.
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Marine Inspectora
Whitney and
Turner
Athion
Seattle
Tacoma
Hale
Walsh banks to be fully reimbursed say financial circles
Reports from financial circles say the Walsh banks will be fully reimbursed. It is claimed Walsh has assured that if he can personally affect the properties now held as securities he could bid to safeguard the assets against probable losses.
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Chicago
Walsh
Divorce suits and a medical license case in court
Mrs Amelia Lacey accuses George P Lacey of threats to her life and their baby as grounds for a divorce. John Burnell sues Susie Burnell for divorce on a charge of unfaithfulness. Judge Griffin rules W P Kelly must face trial for practicing medicine without a license after an earlier acquittal.
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Amelia Lacey
George P. Lacey
John Burnell
Susie Burnell
Griffin
W. P. Kelly
Kelly
Cal Powers Linked to Goebel Murder Case
Bakersfield report says B C Enler died from wounds tied to the Dec 7 shooting. He allegedly confessed a revelation that could clear Caleb Powers of Gov Goebel’s murder. Kentucky authorities have been alerted.
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Bakersfield
Cal
B. C. Enler
Caleb Powers
Gov. Goebel
Kentucky
W. P. Trimble Seeks Reinstatement After Lease Cancel
Trimble says he filed an application with the state land commissioner to reinstate his leases on Beattie tide lands. He plans to wait for the mandamus decision in the case brought by V. Halth and pursue further proceedings if the ruling favors him.
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W. P. ‘Trimble
Ray
Beattie Tide Lands
V. Halth
Disappearance of Puter and McKinley Ties to Land Fraud Not Delaying Herman Trial
Washington December 24 It is announced that the disappearance of Puter and McKinley connected with land fraud cases is not a reason for postponing the trial of Representative Herman who is also implicated in the matter.
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Washington
Puter
McKinley
Witn
Herman
Marriage Licenses Issued Across States and Nations
Morning reports list sixteen couples pursuing marriage including William Finke 43 of Fife Washington and Lucy Skykes 40. Gentaro Hori 35 of Fowler California and Tearl Hori 2 of Kumamoto Japan. George Hopper 21 and Lea Grand 19. Lucy Reardon 17. Gustorf Goderstraw 00 and Ellen Walden 48 of Seattle. Peter Uhier 3 and Lizzie Winsberg 19 of Kent. Edmund Ellis 33 and Jennie Fournier 22 of Seattle. Elmer Plough 42 of Wilbur and Manda Bedford 36 of Coldwater. Edmund Grobber 29 Seattle and Frances Martin 22 of Elma.
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William Finke
Lucy Skykes
Fife
Wash
Gentaro Hori
Fowler
Cal
Tearl Hori
Kumamoto
Japan
George C. Hopper
Lea Grand
Ore
Lucy Reardon
Edgwood
Gustorf
Goderstraw
Ellen Walden
Seattle
Peter Uhier
Kent
Lizcie Winsberg
Edmund Ellis
Jennie Fournier
Elmer Plough
Wilbur
Manda Bedford
Coldwater
Edmund Grobber
Frances Martin
Elma
Copper Stocks Rise On Lawson Influence Amid Market Fluctuations
New York reports copper securities showing unusual buoyancy as investors react to Thomas Lawson’s trading guidance. Anaconda hits a low record of 2.16 with a 2 3 gain for the day, while the Amalgamated benefits from the bull market.
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New York
Thomas Lawson
Anaconda
Amalgamated
1000 Bucks For The Poor Game Warden Sanctions Donations
Game Warden H. Rief seized over 1000 ducks and other birds from illegal cold storage and, by order of Justice Gordon, distributed them to 16 distressed families and city homes for Christmas. About 50 birds per recipient were given to the Ryther Home, House of Good Shepherd, Florence Crittenton home, Wayside Emergency hospital, and others, with a small reserve held for late calls including a Roth family delivery today.
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H. Rief
Iig
Gordon
Rief
Justice Gordon
Board reports profits from bond investments and securities deals
The Finance Committee sold bank stocks trust company stocks and railway shares at a profit while holding $190,869,477 of bonds purchased in the last five years. Including the International Navigation Bond Syndicate stake valued at 80, the net cash profit over five years totals $1,670,674 with additional gains from securities trades. Interest on securities averaged over 4 percent during the period.
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International Navigation Bond Syndicate
Finance Committee
Pudding for Sheriff Prompts Early Christmas Delivery
Sheriff L. C. Smith received a call this morning about a large Christmas pudding. The express clerk ordered a stout wagon or dray to transfer the bulky gift, joking about yardage storage charges if it stayed long. Smith chartered a van and had the pudding delivered in the early afternoon.
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L. C. Smith
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Terryay
St. Mary’s
W. J. Metz
Sacred Heart Church
Geo. A. Hild
Church of Immaculate Conception
A. Bweere
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Salvation Army Sisters
Yuletide
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Uncle Sam
China
Board of
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New York Life Insur
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Informa
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New-York Life Insurance Company
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