Unions Strike Over Nonunion Building Project
About 40 union laborers walked out this morning on a Fulton Avenue building contract held by Cawsey and Lohse at Second and Pike. The dispute stems from prior clashes over work on projects at Third Avenue and Westerway, including a $6,000 fine levy.
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Ayec
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Third Av
Westerway
Cawsey & Lohse
Fife
Pike
Second and
Water dispute erupts into assault charge in Interbay area
Raemus Jenson of Twelfth Ave West obtained a warrant for John Doe Lenkker after a dispute over water taps. Neighbors sparred during a city water pipe installation and a confrontation led Jenson to claim Lenkker ordered him away at knifepoint.
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Interbay
Raemus Jenson
Av. W
John Doe Lenkker
Ing
Vandeveer
Jenson
Jensen
Lonkker
Unusual War of Wives Sparks Sheriff Case Over Marriages
The sheriff faces a dispute over marriage claims to Mary Huck and theists, with Jack Prank and Leroy Buck Howell Sr. as claimants. Mary Huck allegedly married in Tacoma on Sept 29 after a San Francisco ceremony, but she declined to support either suitor. Deputy Sheriff Leighton arrested Franklin, and the court is expected to settle the issue.
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Sheriff's Office
Jack
Leroy Buck Howell Sr
Allen
Mary Huck
Tacoma
Franklin
San Francisco
Leighton
Friction Over Land Fraud Cases Says Mr Henry
United Press reports Henry S. Heney notes no friction between Interior and Justice over Oregon land fraud cases. Francia arrived in Washington to meet President Roosevelt and Attorney General, with plans to attend a January trial in Arizona. Heney confirms possession of certain papers and discusses who held evidence.
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United Press
Ngton
Francia
Washington
Roosevelt
Chicago
Arizona
Francisco
Portland
Heney
Bristol
Riatol
Interior and Justice Departments
Oregon
Judge Tallman Rules Cannery Workers Cannot Strike
In Alaska a district court decision denies cannery workers the right to strike for the season. The suit was brought by G agernet J T Kikwatek of cannery employes seeking to work the summer in the Shakan cannery.
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Yes
Alaska
Tallman
Perior
Gagernet J. T. Kikwatek
Shakan
Mysterious Disappearance Tied to Mutilated Body in Nebraska Field
In LN Nebraska on December 23 a farmer Olaf Oleson found human remains in a wheat field. The sheriff reports the tongue belonged to a five year old child named Tillie, leading to Oleson’s arrest and fueling speculation about a child's disappearance. The case remains under investigation.
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United Press
Neb
Olaf Oleson
Oleson
Tillie
Governor Sparks to push withdrawal order at Gold
War department announced Gov. Sparks can present potent reasons for the stay of the withdrawal order. The president will consider allowing the order to stand if convincing arguments are provided.
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United Press
Hington
War Department
Sparks
Divorce filing widens maze of Lawrence marriages
W. B. Lawrence filed for divorce from his wife Lydia M. Shavin amid a tangle of prior marriages and separations dating to 1902. The proceedings reveal a complex pattern of remarriage after divorce and a potential second union with a first wife, creating a disputed matrimonial chain in the superior court.
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Lawrence
Bath
Lydia M. Shavin
KR. Nl
Lumber magnate Dee dies in Nevada home collapse era
Nevada lumber magnate Dee, once prominent as D 1 one time king of lumber, died here at his derelict home. The deceased, known as a real estate owner in the region, left a lasting mark on local industry and property markets.
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Dee
Messes
Winds Shift From Southeast To Southwest This Evening
Weather bureau reports a high southeast wind this afternoon, with a shift to southwest tonight. Strong gusts and gusty conditions expected as coastal regions brace for changing winds.
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Weather Bureau
Morii Hearing Delayed on Nakamura Murder Charge
The preliminary hearing for Sei juri Morii, accused in the murder of Tarakichi Nakamura, was postponed to January 7 in the afternoon by Justice Carroll.
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Seijuri Morii
Tarakichi Nakamura
Carroll
Accused of Smuggling Silk by Chinese Watchman
A. Fook a 40 year old Chinese watchman on the steamer Shaw mut was arrested on a charge of smuggling 14 bolts of silk into Seattle. He received a preliminary hearing before United States Commissioner Kiefer this afternoon.
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Shawmut
Seattle
Fook
United States
Kiefer
Rescuers Narrowly Escape Death in Gas Filled Mine
At Jacobs Creek on December 23 twenty eight inspectors and miners escaped entrapment in a mine when deadly gas loomed and a spark could have ignited another explosion. Rescue efforts continued slowly.
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Jacobs Creek
Lepers Escape San Lazaro Hospital in Havana
Twenty three lepers fled San Lazaro hospital in Havana on December 23. Four were recaptured while nineteen remain at large and unaccounted for at arm e.
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Havana
San Lazaro Hospital
Powers Trial Witnesses Testify on Goebel Killing
J L Hopkins of Lincoln county and Judge H N Hubbard testified in the Powers trial in Georgetown Kentucky. Hopkins recalled a talk with Henry Youtsey about Governor Goebel’s death. Hubbard produced a letter he wrote to Powers from jail describing Youtsey saying Goebel could be shot from a window of the executive building and the assassin could escape via the basement.
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Georgetown
J. L. Hopkins
Lincoln County
H. N. Hubbard
Powers
Hopkins
Henry Youtsey
Goebel
Hubbard
Youtsey
Seattle City Party Goes On Ballot
Seattle city party is ruled the legal successor to the Municipal league party and will appear on the primary ballot. Health authorities report complaints of impersonation by a man named Varney, who allegedly forced residents to buy garbage cans under threat of arrest. Anderson of 226 22 ay reports being ordered to discard his can and buy a new one.
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Star Special Service
Olympia
Wash
Seattle City Party
Municipal League Party
Varney
LL Anderson
Humphrey Urges Submarine Fleet for Puget Sound
Washington December 23 United Press reports Representative Humphrey warned President Roosevelt that a second enemy cruiser could penetrate Puget Sound and destroy Seattle and Tacoma. He urged equal coastal defenses and said submarines and torpedo boats would be the only protection for the three and a half mile wide entrance.
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United Press
Washington
Puget Sound
Seattle
Tacoma
Representative Humphrey
Roosevelt
Humphrey
Robbery in City Jail Highlights Post Arrest Incident
Victor Oja, jailed for drunkenness, was assaulted and robbed of $21 by two cellmates, John Doyle and Thomas Banning, in a city jail on December 21. Banning confessed, Doyle denies involvement, while officers missed the money during Oja’s search. Two other prisoners witnessed the later theft and told Oja upon sobering.
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Victor Oja
John Doyle
Thomas Banning
Oja
Hanning
Doyle
Undertakers Use Coroner Powers for Fees in City
A critical look at the Henney Watson Undertaking Company and Coroner Carroll reveals a system where deputies from the undertaker firm perform coroner duties, with the coroner drawing fees. The arrangement allegedly bypasses inquests unless press or public outcry occurs, prompting political push for a city mosque as a reform measure before elections.
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Henney Watson Undertaking Company
Carroll
Henney Watson Company
Attell and Nelson Box at Colma
About 200 spectators packed the Shannon's villa gym to view Owen Moran train for his bout with Abe Attell. Attell sparred with Battling Nelson at Colma for three rounds, trading blows and engaging in rough exchanges. Moran opened by rocking Attell, while Attell returned with Nelson affecting the face, ending with Nelson forcing Attell to guard.
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Shannon's Villa
Owen Moran
Abe Attell
Attell
Colma
Nelson
Dane
Abe
Arrest of Girl in Male Attire at Auburn
A woman about 25 years old was arrested by Marshal Roehl in Auburn last Friday. Dressed in male clothing with short hair, she traveled with a man on an interurban train from the city, left the train at Auburn and was later taken into custody. he disappeared. The suspect, who claimed the name Helen Howard, previously worked as a waitress here and said she was trying to beat her way home to Illinois, though she refused to specify the destination.
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Roehl
Auburn
Helen Howard
Mlinois
Aberdeen
Wash
Louisa Fogel
Superior Court
Fogel
Anxious Buyer Seeks Small Block of County Bonds
Clark county resident H. P. Davis of Wahsougal expresses eagerness to purchase bonds. He asks Deputy County Auditor if bids would be accepted for a small block of bonds on $2000, hoping to acquire part of the proposed $1,500,000 county issue.
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H. P. Davia
Wahsougal
Clark County
Hrier
Davis
County Adopts Tracking Hounds to Nab Fugitives
The county unveils two prize hounds imported from Alabama and trained for tracking to aid Sheriff department efforts. Deputy Joe HII leads the new pursuit program as the dogs join the force to pursue fugitives and deter escapes.
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Alabama
Joe Hii
Norma Rath Keeler Dies at Home at 22
Norma Rath Keeler aged 22 wife of W W Keeler died Sunday morning at her home 121 16th av. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs RK A Craig of Helena Montana.
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Norma Rath Keeler
W. W. Keeler
Death of Edgewood worker from jackknife accident
In Tacoma on December 23, Peter F. Perry of Edgewood Lumber Company died from blood loss after a jackknife in his pocket forced end first into his groin. He was pinned between a carrier and a crane while moving lumber, the knife severing an artery.
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Tacoma
Peter F. Perry
Edgewood Lumber Company
Perry
Husband Shoots Wife as She Answers Door in San Diego
In San Diego James T. Hodges shot his estranged wife in the back with a small caliber rifle as she opened the door after he called to her. One bullet entered and another struck. the woman may recover. Hodges fled but was later located and held by police.
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San Diego
Cal
Dee
James T. Hodges
Hodges
Colosseum Essay Contest Winners Named
Bernard Freyd of 161 Eighteenth Ave wins 850 for Christmas presents after writing 500 words on The Origin and History of the Word Coliseum. Rose Sheehay of 19 Fourteenth Ave takes second prize 76, Alice Rehultz third prize 2. Judges: Father J G Obrien Otto L Luther Joseph Blethen.
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Bernard Freyd
Collseum
Seattle
Rose Sheehay
Alice Rehultz
Father J. G Obrien
Otto L. Luther
Joseph Blethen
Hindus Struggle To Find Work In Alaska Mines
In Juneau on December 23 Hindus arriving to seek mining work face discrimination from white miners and owners. Ill prepared for winter and short of money they depart by boat to nearby districts, seeking any available labor.
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Juneau
Alaska
Couple quietly wed despite parental opposition in South Park
M Miligan of Kansas City and Miss Ida M Williams of Bremerton wed at the Methodist parsonage in South Park by Rev V Evers on Saturday. The couple then traveled to Oakland California.
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M. Miligan
Kanana City
Ida M. Williams
Bremerton
South Park
V. Evers
Oakland
Cal
Extorter Hugo Voecks Pleads Guilty in Extortion Case
Hugo C. Voecks pleaded guilty before Judge Rosalsky to extorting 1500 dollars from comedian Raymond Hitchcock. The 26 year old faces sentencing tomorrow. The case stems from allegations involving Elsie Voecks and a country residence and a related mistreatment charge by the girl's father.
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United Press
New York
Hugo C. Voecks
Rosalsky
Raymond Hitchcock
Voecks
Elsie Voecks
Hitchcock
Elate
City Seeks Board of Public Works Report on Seattle Goods
The secretary of the board of public works delivered sealed to the city council a demand for a report on purchasing Seattle made goods for city use. The move reflects agitation by the city and local commercial groups for procurement details.
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Board of Public Works
Seattle
Distress Fades as Soap Lake Salve Eases Eo sema
Fragmentary report notes relief of distressing skin condition Eo sema with Soap Lake Salve. Text is unclear and contains garbled terms but implies topical treatment success.
Federal graft defense cases continued in San Francisco
In Judge Dunne's court a federal assemblage of graft defendants adjourned their calendar. The conspiracy case against Abe Reuf and Jeremiah Dinan was set back one week while all other cases including EK Schmitz Parkside officials and gas company bribery defendants were postponed until December 27.
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San Francisco
Burglars Blow Up Safe In Battleground Store
In Vancouver area last night burglars entered the Orneburg store at Battleground and detonated the safe destroying the cash register, securing several hundred dollars. Sheriff Sappington and deputies search for the robbers.
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Vancouver
Wash
Orneburg
Battleground
Sappington
Sacrifice Sale of Fine House Records
A sale advertisement touts a fine house stock described as the best market quality in erial designs and style with a price tag of $2.
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