Insurance Scandal Suspected in Burham Death
Frederick A. Burham former president of Mutual Reserve Life Insurance died by gas in his New York apartment. Police believe his suicide stemmed from worry over the company’s affairs amid broad insurance scandals linked to expropriation activity and inquiries involving Charles B. Hughes governor.
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New York
VU. P
Frederick A. Burham
Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company
Burham
Mutual Reserve
Charles B. Hughes
Mob of Women Seeks Death of City Employment Agent
A thousand women crowded the courthouse at Portland on December 23 chasing B P Germain an employment agent accused of fraudulently taking fees for jobs. He escaped a mob by fleeing town and was later held for felony charges. Authorities kept him under protection as fears of violence persisted.
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U, Po
Court House
B. PF
Germain
Cleveland
Beaton
Poison Attack Blinds Mayor in New Jersey Office
Mayor Dr. Cr Smith of Washington New Jersey was splattered with carbolic acid by a visitor described as his patient in the office. Smith and his stenographer recount the incident saying the assailant appeared mentally unbalanced after prior nervous trouble. The attack left the mayor partially blinded and he was treated for injuries.
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Washington, N. J
U. P
Cr. Smith
Smith
Chorus Girls Brave Storm in New York Theater Fire
Three score chorus girls in pink tights rushed from Herald Square theatre as a fire broke out during The Three Twins. Snow swept Broadway causing wild confusion as audiences fled to nearby hotels. The theatre sustained about $60,000 in damage.
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York
U. P
Broadway
Herald Square
Elena
His Strange Idea Concerning Heart Causes Death
William Waddell, 50, died at the county infirmary after believing his heart lay on the right side. Doctors confirmed the left-side normal position, but he insisted the heart was mislocated and unable to live with it. His mind shattered by the belief, he raved through the night before dying.
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United Press
Fort Worth
Tex
William Waddell
Wad
Irish MP Farrell Refuses Bail and Sentenced to Six Months
Dublin dispatch reports James P. Farrell nationalist MP for North Langford and Langford Leader editor refused to provide sureties for good behavior and was sentenced to six months in jail. A second item jokes about a Christmas Hunt carving set warning against giving a stag horn handle tool to a friend.
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Dublin
U. P
James P. Farrell
North Langford
Langford
Reckless Driver Must Face Trial
A bench warrant was issued for Tom May after police arrested him for reckless driving following a collision on Third Ave and Spring. May reportedly struck an elderly woman, fled, and drove through a crowd at First Ave and Pike. he posted $10 to secure appearance but did not appear, leading to warrant and court action.
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Tom May
John B. Gordon
George Deleh
May
Third Av
First
Pike
Delgh
Gordon
Woman in Bluff Threatens Suicide as Husband Is Taken
Leo Sperling once ran a kimono factory in the Sullivan building and is now jailed in Vancouver B C on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. His wife Sperling threatened to throw herself under a train if authorities took him to Seattle, delaying extradition efforts as deputies seek proper authority to bring him back. Sperling allegedly swindled about $3000 from local fur and dry goods firms before fleeing from Seattle. He was located in Vancouver by Pinkerton detectives after disappearing from the city.
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Leo Sporting
Sullivan
Vancouver
B. C
Seattle
Detectivent
Sperling
John H. Perry
Phillips
Force
Pinkerton
Seattle Freight Car Robbed
Tacoma December 21 0 By U P Northern Pacific railroad officials report thieves looted a box car en route from Beattie to Tacoma. About three fourths of the contents valued at around 1000 dollars were missing including a large box of shoes from a Seattle firm.
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Tacoma
U. P Northern Pacific Railroad
Beattie
Taccoma
Seattle
Vaudeville Listings Highlight Seattle Stages
Amusements include Moore's The House of Bond and Grand The Land of Nod, Seattle shows Why Girls Leave Third Avenue and A Lost Baby, Lole's A Midnight Hell at the Orpheum Vaudeville. Star and Pantages also feature Vaudeville acts with Shannon Cameraphone.
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Moore
Seattle
Third Avenue
Orpheum
Pantages
Shannon
Cuba Sees Record Orange Harvest This Year
The island expects its largest orange crop ever, reaching 500000 boxes, with nearly all orange cultivation operated by American interests.
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Cuba
Brooklyn Scene Of Great Fire
A large fire in Brooklyn drives up to 1,000 people from burning apartment blocks as stormy streets hamper rescue. Firemen battle freezing conditions and water mains to control the blaze while relief centers aid the destitute and nearby warehouses catch fire but are subdued.
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New York
Hiroe
Telahbora
Kennedy Divorces Wife Over Test Letter in Court
Thomas W Kennedy obtained a divorce from Alice Maud Kennedy in Judge Frater's court after a letter from Alice admitting her preference for another man and signing herself yours faithfully was read, provoking amusement in the courtroom.
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Thomas W. Kennedy
Alice Maud Kennedy
Tom
Paddy O'Hirien
Vancouver
Alice M. Kennedy
Trade and Shipping Movements Near Honolulu and Coastal Harbors
Front page reports ships in the Pacific region sailing and arriving. The Steamer Minnesota departed Shanghai for Hong Kong while the Showa Yak arrived in Victoria after a rough crossing with smashed stateroom doors and damaged rooms. The Iyo Maru carried milk cargo and faced heavy seas. Jeanie sailed to Valdez with government road supplies for Alaska.
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Iere
Honolulu
Minnesota
Shanghai
Hong Kong
Everett
San Francisco
Iyo Maru
Nippon Yusen Kaisha Line
Victoria
Jeanie
Valdes
Roads Commission of Alaska
Portland Merchant Dodges Bullets in Street Clash
Boo. 22. DODGES BULLETS MEART TO KILL portland, Ore. J. A. Seeber fired twice at U. P. Davenport a commission merchant at 144 Front et Davenport dodged both bullets and fled only five feet from Beecher before the gun was found in Seeber s hand by police. Personal trouble sparked the incident.
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Portland
Ore
Ty U
Christmas dispensation eases Friday fasting rule
Roman Catholics will not fast on Christmas Friday and may eat turkey as on ordinary Christmas. A dispensation dating back centuries allows meat on Christmas when it falls on Friday. Tomorrow is set as the fast day, with Bishop O'Dea confirming a prior grant extending to New Year’s Day as well.
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O'Dea
Laborer Abe Myer Arrested Near Manhattan Flats
City Detectives Clark and Adama and Patrolman Forbes arrested Abe Myer a laborer as he tried to enter a room at the Manhattan flats early this morning. He could not explain his presence. he was taken to jail and no charges were filed yet.
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Abe Myer
Clark and
Adama
Forbes
Manhattan Flats
Myer
Accused Robber Hayes Arrested After Portland Train Hold-Up
Owen Hayes alias Jack Hays is under arrest in Portland for alleged complicity in a train hold-up near the city last night. He is well known to local police. investigators link him to a July theft of 5000 dollars in old coins from J J Stanchfield's store at 2011 First Ave. Hayes and a youth called The Candy Kid were suspected but vanished until Hayes’s arrest.
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Jack Hays
Portland
Ore
Hayes
Manhattan
J. J Stanchfield
the Candy Kid
Dutch fleet suspended hostilities off Venezuelan coast
An unofficial Dutch foreign office statement says the patrol fleet has been ordered to suspend hostilities and allow Acting President Gomez a chance to seek peace. A stray line notes a unique woman who pre roasts beef for Christmas dinner.
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the Hague
UU. P
Foreign Office
Gomez
Prices Paid to Producers Amid Mixed Farm Prices
The report lists prices paid to producers for various goods including live meats and produce. Entries mention beef, mutton, live weight cattle, and assorted produce such as potatoes, cabbage, lettuce, and celery with per unit or per pound rates, reflecting market conditions of the period.
Rates for Classified Advertisements in The Star
The Star outlines rates for classified ads and warns it cannot guarantee error free placement. It notes situations wanted sections and mentions per word pricing with additional space considerations.
Georgetown Auction and Bales Stables Feature Weekly Sale
Auction every Friday at Georgetown featuring harness horses and on hand head horses. Buyers can place commission bids on equipment and vehicles. Located in Georgetown, Maryland with sales conducted by Bales Stables.
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Hrandmon Pt
M. Gm
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