Poor Man in Judge Hanford's Court Ends with Big Win
In the final chapter of Eli Meledich's legal saga, the Stone-Webster case secures a $4,262 verdict after Judge Hanford overturns technical grounds. The prior ruling is softened by a crucial word choice, effectively shifting roughly $8,000 from Eli to the corporation. Eli, now unable to work after legal costs, faces an uncertain future and loss of family status.
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Eli Meledich
Tail
Eli
The
Stone-Webster Corporation
Hanford
Big Stone-Webster Corporation
Real Christmas heroines of Seattle shopgirls charm buyers
An oral column features May Drago and Lillian Portgale recounting the holiday rush in Seattle shops. They describe smiling, efficient salespeople selling handkerchiefs, ribbons, perfumes, and corsets, observing gifts for loved ones and noting distinct buying moods of women and men during Christmas week.
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Seattle
Not much change in the lace trade at Christmas
Hazel Mudgett reflects on lace sales during Christmas and the shop girl’s spirit. She notes higher lace trade as new clothes appear for holidays, and says the lace girl keeps a constant smile as she reflects peace on earth and goodwill.
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Lillian Portgale
Ashe
Hazel Mudgett
Chilberg Considers Mayoral Candidacy Amid City Balance
J EB Chilberg editor of the A Y P E says he may run for mayor on the March platform if business matters are settled. His decision could affect candidates George Cotterill and Joe Smith while the Progressives rally behind a single nominee. Other hopefuls Hi Gill and He Parish weigh options as city politics shift.
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J. EB. Chilberg
A-Y-P. E
Mar
Oan
Washington
Star
Chilberg
George Cotterill
Joe Smith
Hi Gill
He Parish
Court reduces jury award for ejecting man from train
In Olympia the state supreme court questions a $523.95 jury verdict against Northern Pacific for ejecting Evan Miles between Snohomish and Maltby. If Miles accepts $306, judgment is entered. if not, a new trial may be ordered. Trainmen testified Miles was intoxicated.
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Olympia
Northern Pacific
Supreme Court
Evan Miles
Snohomish
Maltby
Miles
Negro Kills Two in Nelson Saloon
A gunman identified as an unknown negro shot Jack Gould and Caleb A. Barton at the Manhattan saloon in Nelson, British Columbia, at 4 AM. Albert Bolton lies dying, White man Grignon is detained as a possible witness as police search for the killer. In Washington, no word yet on W Morgan Shuster’s status.
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United Press
Nelson
B. C
Jack Gould
Caleb A. Barton
Albert Bolton
Manhattan
Bolton
Turkey Prices Fall as Christmas Demand Slows
Public markets report softer demand for Christmas turkeys with prices easing. Most birds sell from 25 cents per pound, with some high quality fowl at 28 cents. Candy and nuts show strong consumer demand this season.
Prisoner's Christmas Gift of Liberty Shortened
Anton Sukureki was sentenced on November 29 to 30 days in county jail. Judge Brown suspended the sentence and granted five days of liberty, releasing him five days early before the term would have expired next Thursday.
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Anton Sukureki
Judge Brown
Off with Lid says Old Frisco Christmas Revel
San Francisco police commission approves a wild Christmas Eve celebration with a carefree mood. The piece quotes festive remarks and predicts a lively Sunday night as revelers are urged to “open her wide” and enjoy the holiday.
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San Francisco
Lizzie
Police Commission
Star Promises Jackie a Christmas Home for Christmas Morning
The Star delays selecting Jackie’s Christmas home, stressing care in pairing him with a family. Do not be too disappointed if Jackie stays waiting as the paper promises a careful, hopeful choice for his future life and family.
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Jackie
Darrow Denies Sellout in McNamara Case in U P Exclusive
Clarence S Darrow defends himself against charges of selling out the McNamara brothers to save himself from bribery prosecutions. He says Lincoln Steffens acted on his own initiative and that negotiations to plead guilty began before Bert Franklin’s arrest. Darrow insists there was no election motive and that the pleas aimed to save his clients from death.
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Ange Angeles
C. P. Connolly
Clarence Darrow
Iisue
Clarence
Darrow
McNamara Brothers
United Press
Lincoln Steffens
McNamara
Steffens
Bert Franklin
Lockwood
Franklin
Morse Dying in Atlanta After Prison Stay
Chas W Morse the New York banker in a federal prison in Atlanta is expected to die soon despite treatment at Fort McPherson. Military surgeons and physicians announced the prognosis after a conference there and authorities in Washington have been notified.
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Atlanta
Chas. W. Morse
New York
Fort McPherson
Morse
Washington
Socialist candidate seeks mandamus to force candidacy filing
No filings were made this morning by candidates for office. George Holtzner a socialist candidate for councilman refused the 20 filing fee yesterday and filed a petition in mandamus before Judge Dykeman to compel the comptroller to issue a certificate of candidacy.
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Geo. Holtzner
Mandamus
Weather Forecast Generally Fair With Winds
Generally fair tonight and Sunday with moderate to brisk southwest winds. Temperature at noon today is 38 degrees.
Christmas Offering on 2% acre bottom land near university
A real estate pitch offers 2% acre rich level bottom land north of the university on term. Cash price $25 with $18.75 monthly payments. Land accessible via a new boulevard near Lake Washington with beach use included by contract and deed. Two daily trips offered.
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Lake Washington
Fashion Demand: Mustache and Center Part Return
A vintage fashion note urges men to revive a wartime look with a small trimmed mustache and a middle part. The piece warns the style is hard to maintain at first but promises a sharp, precise line aligned with the hair part and discouraged from feathery, extreme growth.
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Uncle Abner
Boston Serial Murders Shock City as Two Women Killed
Two women are found slain in Boston area. Miss Mary Bolduc of Manchester is partly dismembered in Forest Hills. Miss Bridget Pritchard, 18, stabbed in Hyde Park, dragged to her aunt’s doorstep.Police arrest several suspects linked to Bolduc death. red necktie near Pritchard scene adds clue.
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United Press
Boston
Mary Bolduc
Manchester
N. H
Bridget Pritchard
Hyde Park
Bolduc
Forest Hills
Jennie Shattuck
Hattie Hexlett
John Ferguson
Mary O'Neill
Pritchard
Blonde Widow for Chief of Police
Santa Monica Mayor-elect Dow weighs whether citizens will accept a 33 year old blonde widow applying for police chief. The applicant describes herself as beautiful, strong, alert, determined and fond of detective stories and says she can catch her man.
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Santa Monica
Cal
R. H. Dow
Dow
Gifts From Taft Distribute Christmas Cheer at White House
President Taft gave Christmas gifts to White House staff and guards. Police officers received turkeys, secret service agents got jeweled stick pins, and executive office workers plus mansion staff received five dollars in gold each.
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United Press
Ashington
Taft
White House
Executive Mansion
Secret Service
Executive Office
Portland sees $5000 bid to fund unemployment work program
Councilman Burgard argued for a 5000 appropriation from Portland's general fund to provide jobs for the unemployed. He said hunger drives crime and the city should help through employment programs.
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Portland
Burgard
Roosevelt opens Ananias Club to add G Sheldon
Theodore Roosevelt admitted George Sheldon treasurer of the Republican National Committee to his private Ananias club after disclosure of late E H Harriman contribution. Sheldon said Roosevelt urged belated explanation and offered to make a statement. Roosevelt confirmed he welcomed Sheldon's courtesy and his planned statement.
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Ananias Club
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Aananias Club
Geo. Sheldon
Republican National Committee
E. H. Harriman
Roosevelt
Sheldon
The
Outlook
Col. Roosevelt
Emmeline Pankhurst to Speak at Unitarian Church
English suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst will address the Unitarian church tomorrow evening on Militant Suffragists of England. The public is invited to attend the talk.
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Sap RP Baer
Emmeline Pankhurst
Unitarian Church
England
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