James James and the Opera House Fight Tale
A veteran recounts a lively 19th century Seattle tale at the Avenue Opera House involving actor Louis James, manager Wallace Munro, and a staged wrestling show. He recalls a crowd, a boxing offer by Mervin Thompson and William Burke, and Hanna’s quip that the fight would not occur in the theatre. The story hints at early ownership and theatre politics and promises future recollections.
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Portland
Gald Wallace Munro
Wash
Seattle
Sane
James
Duncan Roas
Aed
Oberlin
Ross
Prise
Opera House
Hanna
Aston- Louis James
Cago
Mr. Thompson
Mr. Burke
Mr. James
the Moore
Quack Cure Promoted in Fragmented Ad Copy
An unclear old advertisement touts a supposed cough remedy mixing glycerine whiskey and other ingredients. It promises relief within 24 hours and instructs dosing every four hours, mentioning Pine Com and Leach Chemical Co. in a garbled claim.
St Louis doctors suspended for talking to press
The St Louis Medical Society bars newspaper interviews. A physician revealing a remarkable operation outside a society or journal faces up to a year’s suspension or expulsion. Members may refuse to consult or share case histories even when patient lives are at stake. Several eminent doctors are reportedly among those suspended.
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ST. Louis
U. P
Ciana
Canned Photo Leads to Marriage Match in Richmond
A canned photograph of a widow placed in tobacco boxes helped John Worthington of Holyoke Mass win Bessie Jenkins Wood of Richmond Va. The Christmas wedding is set at the Prospective bridegroom’s sister home. Wood, widowed years earlier, earned a living in a Richmond tobacco shop before the mislaid image altered her fate.
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New Haven
WU. P
Bessie Jenkins Wood
Richmond
John Worthington
Holyoke
Mass
William E. Batley
Worthington
Bride-to-be’s shock drives Davenport woman to insanity
Rose Jurgens, from Davenport's prominent family, became violently upset after her fiancé changed his mind about their wedding. She ruined plans for a January ceremony and was admitted to Mercy Hospital’s Insane department, unable to face friends after nuptial celebrations.
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Davenport
Ila
U. P
Mixes Rose Jurgens
Insane Department of Mercy Keepital
Elsct
Gwin and Welch Released on Bail After Arrest
Motorman H Gwin and Conductor A B E Welch were released on bonds of 1500 each after being arrested for assaulting J H Jones, an alleged abusive passenger. Seattle Electric Company Superintendent Kempster reloaned them to duty, stating he is satisfied they acted in self defense.
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H. Gwin
A. BE. Welch
J. H. Jones
Kempster
Seattle Electric Company
Tags sale to aid the poor in Bremerton
In Bremerton on December 22 a charity tag sale seeks to raise one thousand dollars for the poor. The event aims to attract generous donors to fund essential aid.
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Bremerton
Comet Roars Into Public Consciousness As Spectacle
An unruly rumor fills readers with talk of a sensational new comet allegedly named Roosevelt. Sightings began September 2 at Yerkes Observatory, Wisconsin, with reports of shifting tails and dramatic changes. observers capture images showing a two tailed, evolving mystery in the night sky.
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William
Roosevelt
Morehouse
Yerkes Observatory
Wisconsin
Compromise verdict in Holt murder case reached
Jurors in the Holt murder trial reportedly reached a guilty verdict with no capital punishment after an initial six to six split and later shifts toward acquittal. Attorney C F P Riddell indicated a motion for a new trial will be filed when the court reconvenes on January 4, with possible appeal to the United States Supreme Court.
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James Harvey Holt
Henry & Johnson
Fort Worden
C. F P. Riddell
Caldwell & Riddell
Holt
United Statea Supreme Court
Will found hidden in washtub bottom in Charlestown
The will of Patrick Monahan valued at $750000 was found buried in a washtub bottom in Boston after a lawyer kicked it over. Monahan diedTest December with no prior will located. The will, once opened, leaves $40000 to Catholic charities and details property disposition to relatives.
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Boston
UO. Po Ka
Patrick Monahan
Charlestown
Monahan
John PF. Lynch
Mcmahan
Catholic Charities
Case in Justice Court over dog shooting dispute
Justice of the Peace John Carroll hears Chas Sutherland sue Daniel Hickey for 90 dollars claiming Hickey shot Sutherland's dog. Sutherland values the dog higher. Hickey counters for 20 dollars for rose bushes damaged by the dog. The court dates postponed to January 15.
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Court of Justice of the Peace
John FE. Carroll
Chas. F. Sutherland
York
Daniel F. Hickey
The
Sound Trustee Company
Ft. 1
Charles Sutherland
Hickey
Sutherland
Kidoodle
Dam Condition Explained at Gatum Panama Canal Zone
Official statement clarifies construction errors at the Gatum dam site near the relocated Panama Railroad. It describes the wall collapse as minor and attributes the issue to a subterranean bank beneath the site, noting no widespread failure of prior work.
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Colon
Panama Canal Zone
U. P
Gatum Dam
Panama
Gatum
Christmas pictures sale by Federal Paint and Wall Paper Co
A selection of appropriate Christmas pictures will be closed out at 2 o clock by the Federal Paint and Wall Paper Co at 1234 First Ave. The notice promotes the end of sale and directs customers to the store for discounts.
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Federal Paint & Wall Paper Co
Japanese Mink Stoles and Accessories Price List
A catalog of Japanese Mink Stoles in varying shoulder effects, back tab finishes, and tail trims priced from 13.75 to 32.50, plus Japanese Mink Fancy Neck Pieces and Throws and Sable Squirrel Stoles with loose tab effects and tail trim details.
Respond Nobly 10 Appeal for Surplus Clothing
Generous Seattle citizens respond to an appeal for surplus clothing for deserving men and families. The Star reports increased offers and urges those with extra warm clothes to help, with contact details for communications and pickup. The note also mentions other items: California insanity claim linked to alcohol and a movement in Washington state military postings, plus a remark on Army enlistment rejections due to physical defects.
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Seattle
Star
Pine
Broadway
Form League To Aid Hanson's Bill
Seattle citizens form Anti Race Track Gambling league at Ole Hanson's office to push a legislative bill prohibiting race track gambling. Officers include Ole Hanson and W W Trimble with an executive committee led by Mayor William Hickman Moore.
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Ole Hanson
Hanson
P. Trimble
Pied Ww. West
Ralph 8. Stacy
George W. Dilling
Seattle
Fdlmcar
William Hickman Moore
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Fitle Trust
Fredlund, Hornberg
Larson
Hubby
Gwin
Welch
Turkey
D. 8. Johnston Co
Washington
Tte
Edison and
Victor Talking Machine
Lake Nyassa
Africa
Jimmy Mason Hyde
Paris
Frederick & Nelson, Inc
Henry
Henry Htt
Henry Hutt
Frederick & Nelson
China
Freeunion & Nelson Unc
Wie
Sacramento
Cal
California
F. W. Heit
Hosatala
Whistler Is
Port Townsend, Waab
G. N. Whistler
Puget Sound
League
TOC
Bellingham
Bellingham Bay
British Columbia
Ohio
Tov
L. Klein
James Street
Far East
Bekins Moving Storage CO
Washington St. Main
Ind
Timpahute
Buyera Kavanagh Co.,, Inc
Johnston
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