Beckingham Elected County Commissioner Amid Salary Shakeup
Charles Beckingham was elected Saturday to fill the county commissioners seat left by Charles J. Baker's death. The job pays $1,000 yearly, while Beckingham resigns as county purchasing agent with a $1,500 salary, a $500 drop. The Star notes possible schemes for enriching commissioners beyond salaries and questions the political maneuvering of Abrahams and Smith.
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Charles M. Beckimaham
Board of
Charles J. Baker
Mr. Beckingham
Beckingham
Charles Beckingham
Star
Star Chamber
Dan Abrahams
P. J. Smith
Abrahams
Smith
The
Seattle
Mesurs
Rutherford
King County
al Rutherford
The Divine Christmas Recipe for Giving
This excerpt urges following a Christlike Christmas ethic: feed the poor and marginalized rather than seek gain. It argues true joy comes from unselfish service and giving without expectation, noting the ancient truth of mercy over commercialism.
Angel Bride Plot Foils Millionaire Father
Tom Kendall schemes with his friend Jack Davidson to wed May despite her father’s oath. They are lured to a county fair where a balloon ride becomes a makeshift ceremony. The elderly operator declares the couple married, and May and Tom are freed from earthly constraints. The father forgives them and funds their life together.
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Tom Kendall
Jack Davidson
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May
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Lives Rock
Earth
Humorous Skits and Jokes Highlight Coastal Viewing Scene
A newspaper page features a mosaic of brief comic bits and quoted snatches. Read aloud lines from Josh Wise and light vignettes about Mildred at the waterfront, a dockside painter, a fisherman, and Irish humor.
Prize Winners Last Week and a Railroad Blame Game
A humorous exchange questions who runs the railroad as executives are away at sessions and courts. The punchline blames the newspapers for the blame game while a toyish quiz selects prizes from a Viet themed list for Sister Marguerite.
McDermott Elected from Chicago District Aims Worker Legislation
James T McDermott, 34, elected to Congress from Chicago’s Fourth district after leaving school at 12 as a messenger. He supported an eight hour day and anti injunc tion laws, favored tariff revision, government railroads, and Roosevelt tax plans. Born in Grand Rapids, he left telegraph work for public service and promised a clean voting record.
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Chicago
James T McDermott
Congress
Hlgeta
McDermott
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
Dunne
Goth Ward
Stock Yards
Nelson, Morrie @ Co
Capitol
Roosevelt
Grand Rapida
Quiet Democratic Congressman Elected in Chicago
He comes of good Irish stock and carries a quiet humor. He is one of only two Democrats elected in the fall in Chicago and prepares to assume new responsibilities. His wife and infant son will accompany him to Washington.
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Chicago
Reallayoa
Washington
New Oriental Steamer Line to Link Puget Sound with Far East Ports
The Frank Waterhouse Company and Andrew Weir & Company plan to start regular steamship service next January between Puget Sound and ports in British Columbia and the Far East including Vladivostok Dalny Chefoo Taku and Newchwang. Vessels listed include Gymerte Inverie Inverte Aytmerle Buverie and Quite with tonnages ranging from 6 209 to 12 500. Waterhouse also offers to supply ships in 1907 to Nikolaevsk and expects further details on Puget Sound connections and an Australian line.
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Andrew Weir & Company
Puget Bound
British Columbia
Makodate
Vladivostok
Dalny
Chefoo
Taku Par
Newchwang
Inverie
Aytmerle
Buverie
Whims Dance Set for January at Broadway Hall
The Whims social season at the high school will open with a dance on January 11 at Christensen's Broadway hall. Patrons include Mrs William F. Geiger and other ladies, with invitations issued by the Whims staff as the committee works to ensure a memorable school event.
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Broadway Hall
William F. Geiger
L. Crawford
W. Emmona
C. H. Leedham
Beattle Banks Plan Christmas Gifts for Employees
Beattle banks have arranged Christmas donations for staff. Gifts include an extra month’s salary for some employees and a percentage of annual pay for others, ranging from 15 percent for the lowest earners to 6 percent for the highest.
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Beattle Banks
Meeting on Flood Prevention in Auburn Valleys
A discussion on flood prevention is planned for next Saturday at Myntic hall in Auburn. The meeting targets residents of Puyallup Stuck Denamieh Black and White River valleys and aims to address mood prevention issues.
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Auburn
Puyallup
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Denamieh
Black
White River Valleys
Local Flashes and City Notes From Spokane Streets
Spokane editor here for holidays with J W Spangler Jr. Dexter Horton bank to move to New York block around Jan 15 and add a savings department. Hi H Ronseau, USN engineer, arrives after Mare Island service and inspects Bremerton yard before heading to Washington DC for navy yards chief appointment. Adelbert Gaskiel funeral held after Georgetown accident. Robbin's cemetery interment. Beveathaw Springst Presbyterian church Young Men's Bible club gains room in new church edifice, membership up to about 300 since March 1904.
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Dexter Horton Bank
New York Block
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Geattie
Hi. H. Ronseaun
Mare Island
A. Gaskiel
Adelbert Gaskiel
Georgetown
Umbrellas on Sale at Robinson Bros Corner
Robinson Bros offer a large line of umbrellas at the Third and Columbia corner. Local ad notes vacant property yields profits and mentions R. Cooper Willits at 473 Colman Building as a reference point.
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Tidelands
R. Cooper Willits
Colman
Eee
Robeson Bros
Third and
Columbia
What Fools We Women Be
A provocative social critique argues women shoulder family duties and endure neglect while men shirk, claiming women act rashly due to being women. It laments lack of balance and urges finding a middle ground, noting inherent gendered behavior.
Sylvan Effects In A City Home
Mrs Wm Cowlen in Washington displays a camp inspired room from Adirondacks trophies. Birch bark gado with pipes guns and hunting knives, Alpenstocks and wooden cups form a rustic decor. The fur carpet, balsam pillows and growing plants create a mountain cabin atmosphere in a modern apartment.
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Adiron
Ummer
Great Mountains
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