London papers defend anti German campaign stance
London editors reply to Berlin claims that British press is curbed. The Times says its Germany coverage serves public interest and won’t be swayed by government exchanges. Army and Navy Gazette confirms it will judge Anglo German relations independently of any external pressure.
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Bellacourt
Leah Kleschna Extends Mrs. Fiske Play Run
Mrs. Fiske’s new stock production Leah Kleschna opens at Manhattan Theatre in New York, a serious drama by C. M. S. McClellan. John Mason leads as Paul with a rugged father figure, Charles Cartwright as Kleschna, Bertha Galland stars in a return to Dorothy Vernon.
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John Mason
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Dorothy Vernon
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Leah and Galland Shine in New York Stage Show
Leah Kleschna proves a delightful surprise to Manhattan audiences as she avoids former mannerisms and delivers a five-character drama with strong performances. Mies Galland as Dorothy captivates New Yorkers while Robert Mantell presents Shakespeare’s Othello with force and dignity assisted by strong supporting actors.
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Iceball Fights and Ice Wars Among Baltic Sailors Told
A historical article describes harsh naval life in Russia with vivid scenes of iceball fights on the Baltic, harsh discipline, heavy gambling, and brutal ice warfare on frozen seas. It notes sailors from inland origins, drunkenness, and near-continental brutality, as well as occasional organized swimming and ice games.
London Artist Arrested in St Petersburg for Sketching
Julius Price, a noted London artist, was arrested in St Petersburg for sketching scenes in churches and streets. Authorities spared the knout and Siberia but destroyed his pictures and warned him to discontinue his art. The illustration shows soldiers marching to the front and women praying for blessings.
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St. Petersburg
Julius Price
Price
Scandal at Governor Island prompts Congress inquiry
A special civilian committee accuses officers at Governor Island of misappropriating 37 000 dollars from a 40 000 dollar fund intended for enlisted men. The funds were said to have paid for an officers club remodeling and a so called reading room lacking books. The panel says the War Department cannot serve as an impartial tribunal.
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World's Prize Cow Juliana Del Rol Taken To St Louis
Juliana Del Rol, a two year old cow from California, travels in a special car on an overland train to the National Buttermakers convention in St Louis. Her official tests for 7, 30 and 100 days set record highs for fat and milk yields, with the best 100 day totals among two year olds. The California Promotion committee cites her as the world's prize cow.
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Fragments on Geography and Myths Mention Island Knowledge
A dated remark notes only seven could name an island, with two citing Siberia as an example and one calling the pope queen of England, illustrating scattered geographic notions.
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France
Siberia
England
Socialist Meeting Address by John G Smart at Carpenter's Hall
A socialist gathering at Carpenter's Hall tomorrow evening will feature John G Smart of Chicago as speaker. His talk titled A Traveler's Observations on Socialism and Its Growth will cover themes of social theory and development.
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John G. Smart
Chicago
Royal Dining Parlor Reopens At Silver Grill Seattle
The Silver Grill at 8 First Avenue in Seattle will reopen under the name Royal. The remodeled building features a frescoed dining room, a new management by Chas. Cordon, an early lunch service called Merchant Lunch from 11 am to 2 pm, and an evening French dinner with wine for the public.
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First Avenue
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Cordon
Ballard Awarded Hydrants Tees and Piping Contracts
Ballard council last night awarded Wheat Coast Iron Works hydrants tees and crosses as lowest bidders with 16.09 per hydrant and 23 cents per foot for 1 inch pipe. Behram & Gordon won contracts for 3 and 4 inch grate valves at 7.60 and 6.00 dollars respectively, and Ballard Feed Co. to supply hay and feed to city departments.
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Vermont Fake Petrified Woman Shocked Public
IT WAS A FAKE MONTPELIER Vermont December 24 One of the most carefully designed fakes used to deceive the public has been exhibited since July as a petrified body of a woman dug up on a farm. Professor Richardson of Dartmouth concluded it was a human body from a prehistoric race and later found it was cement.
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Vermont
Richardson
Department of Mineralogy and Geology
Dartmouth College
Watch German Steamers Watch German Steamers
Ad vices reached Victoria from Fermantle via the steamer Aorangi describe three Japanese officers heading to the South seas to observe forty German steamers believed coaling the Baltic fleet. Pylades and Camus, sent by Admiral Fanshawe to hunt Russian cruisers in Torres Strait, returned to Sydney empty handed.
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Breaks Jail In Arlington Fugitive Frank Stram
Frank Stram, jailed on a Pilchuck boarding house robbery charge from December 21, escaped by prying a window bar and fleeing. Deputies alerted Everett and Northwest authorities to locate the five foot nine, dark complexioned German descent suspect wearing a black slouch hat and rubber hip boots.
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Northwest
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Everett
Portland Mayor Receives International Medal for Speech
Portland Oregon December 24 Mayor George H Williams has been awarded a gold medal of the second class and a diploma by the International Philippine Commission of the St Louis exposition in recognition of a speech he delivered. The award accompanies publicity for the Great Northern Railway Flyer and its comfort and up to date equipment. Next
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George H. Williams
International Philippine Commiswion
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