Blind Toymaker A Christmas Wonder
A totally blind toymaker in Brooklyn crafts miniature furniture for little girls using simple tools and a 32 inch groove saw. J Reeves, who lost sight, creates cradle, chiffonier, dressing table, chairs and washstand, priced from $4, selling thousands of toys over ten years and supporting his family.
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H. Gregory
Brooklyn
J. Reeves
Flager
United States
Toya
Dondo
Reeves
Santa Claus
Iff ers Plan to Loot Lighting Fund Article
Lawyer for the council committee presented a plan to raid 168000 from the lighting fund for general taxation. City Treasurer George Will sought legal assurance from Corporation Counsel Scott Calhoun that the transfer is lawful, noting the lighting fund rather than the general fund paid the interest. The plan is described as a raid since the lighting fund owes nothing to the general fund.
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Tn i Hl
Ateas
Cor Ee
George
Scott Calhoun
General Fund
Stself
Labor Plans Big Scheme for Federation of Labor
Plans completed for a formal temporary organization intended to unite all building trades unions nationwide. An appeal from the last annual Federation of Labor meeting will be pressed. A charter will be sought at the Federation’s executive council meeting in New York on January 20. A Jan 9 meeting will form a permanent organization. The new federation is said to include about 1,000,000 members.
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The
Federation of Labor
Federation
New York
Husband De Mond Leaves Wife Hopeful and Wealthy
A letter from Avery De Mond to his wife Mrs. De Mond urges cheer, promising her fortune and stating he has $30,000 in cash. The missing man, last seen in Oakland, may have crossed toward Nevada or Arizona to settle. A large reward is offered for his capture or safe return as authorities and family pursue him statewide.
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Avery de Mond
de Mond
Oakland
Cal
Nevada
Arizona
Hamilton Stucco Building Art Photo Ad Prices Franda Not
An urban listing promotes a Hamilton stucco building with artistic photography and reasonable prices. It advertises affordability and quality while cautioning against franchised or deceptive offers.
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Hamilton
Escape during jail transfer shocks officers
John Brodine was being returned to jail after questioning when he slammed a door and fled through a police garage. He vanished after the cell door was unlocked, and no trace has been found. The report notes an apparent escape amid questions and custody.
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John Brodine
Jaller Corbett
Christmas Services at City Churches Tomorrow
Christmas services will be held across city churches with special music and children’s choirs. First Presbyterian plans 10 30 p m service with solos and anthems under Dr Chace, sermon by Dr Matthews on Glorified Brotherhood. Cathedral schedule includes Masses, Pontifical Mass, and a Benediction of Blessed Sacrament. Trinity Porter Church lists multiple ecumenical services and carols, with Adeste Fideles and Hark the Herald Angels Sing. Rector H H Gowen to preach at the final service.
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First Presbyterian Church
Chace
Matthews
Stoecklin
St. Roses Academy
Dea
Gounod
Sacred Heart
Pairbourn
Hinck
Christ
Trinity Porter Church
Bok
Cruikshank
Martiett
Mixes Latta Martin
Angele Bing
Byre
H. H. Gowen
Excellent musical program at St Josephs church high mass
An elegant musical program is arranged for the high mass at St Josephs church corner Filza beth av and Alpha st beginning 11 o'clock. Directed by Prof Alfred Laeben the choir with first close string quartet will render opening chorus Adeete lea Peters Kyrie Gloria Credo Bandua Benedictus Die from Messe Solen nelle St Cecilia Gounod offertory Pastores Vigilantes Melvil choir soprano Miss G W Mahoney Decil Mahoney Mrs Luthie Luechen Mrs Colling Miss Behrens altos Miss F Schage Miss Belvens tenors G J Buchanan A Weber Charles Neure basses Mr LaRiviers Mr Schage Mr Stoo Mr J B Murphy assisted by a firm. Class string quartet. Services at Our Lady of Good Help begin with high mass at 6 am then low mass each hour until 11. Special music by the editor and Father OBrien will preach the Christmas sermon. At St Mark's Episcopal church a
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St. Joseph's Church
Filzabeth Av
Alpha St
Ayuste
Alfred Laeben
Peters
Benedict
G. J. Buchanan
A Weber
Charles Neure
LaRiviers
Mr. Schage
Mr. Stoo
Murphy
Church of Our Lady of Good Help
Ediotr
Father O’firien
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Christmas services planned across city churches
A series of holiday observances are scheduled in multiple congregations. Ballard Presbyterian will host Sunday services and a Christmas tree event in the evening while Baptist and Christian churches plan candlelit and Sunday school programs tonight and tomorrow. Swedish and Icelandic Lutheran churches set morning and evening services with Christmas finery. Catholic Masses at St Alphonsi and other venues list afternoon and evening rites.
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Hafmrd
Ballard Presbyterian Church
Baptist Church
Heck
Henday School of the Christian Church
Love in the Office Building Improbable Elevator Romance
A narrator recounts a quirky office building romance centered on a secretary who charmed a salesman. An elevator boy facilitates meetings by guiding a wary suitor through routines, including coffee, letters, and lunches, leading to a tentative union that endures past a layoff and months of absence.
State Laws Restricting Railroad Monopoly Across West
Washington dispatch reports urgent need for state level laws in California Oregon and Washington to curb railroad absorption of competing lines and steamboats. Interstate Commissioner's statement links Sherman Act limits to prevent monopolies while noting debated waterway support by rail interests. He urges proactive state legislation enforcement across the West.
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Yeattle
Tavenner
Washington
California
Oresan
Meroe
Franklin RK
Southern Pacific
Lane
Congrams
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
A Day With Gzar Cannon By Oilbon Garone
Washington December 24 A day with Speaker Cannon as he zigzags through the Capitol offices meeting with 47 members seeking committee assignments. He tours to the speaker's room, talks with Secretary Busby, and is escorted home after a long, crowded day. Cannon dines with Miss Cannon and grandchildren, then receives visitors into the parlor before bedtime.
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Beattie Ster
Washington
Dee
Joe
Joe Mette
Congress
Wells
Capital Building
Tecetary Busby
Howe
Atepesker
Busby
Cannon
Warwick M. Hough
Hopae
Unclear dialogue hints at a quick escape plan and a trip south
Fragmentary narration describes a hurried escape in which a man hands over a crank, they depart in a rocket like motion, and later depart for South America. The speaker mentions witnesses, a janitor, a wet occasion, and a distant rich venture. The ending promises another tale.
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Aix
South America
Spokane Residents Fight Sunday Closing Law
About 700 prominent Spokane residents have petitioned the city to suspend Sunday closing enforcement as a temporary measure until lawmakers can decide on a wiser approach. They argue the public wishes for a broader open Sabbath and urge caution in legal adjustments.
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Aec
Salvation Army Christmas Cheer Distribution
The Salvation Army will distribute Christmas baskets purchased from street offering proceeds. Over 160 baskets will be given away at headquarters, each valued at eight dollars. The group plans a mammoth Christmas tree with 800 pairs of gloves and many other presents, to be displayed next week.
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Balvatiog
G. H. Brown Plumbing Co Ad Promises Fair Heating Rates
Local contractor G. H. Brown Plumbing Co announces affordable heating estimates and modern plumbing services. The business lists 221 Pine as its contact point, signaling ready quotes for residential and commercial work.
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G. HL Brown Plumbing Co
Day school to have a Christmas tree display
A local day school plans a Christmas tree display adding festive cheer to its activities. Officials say students will decorate and participate in a seasonal event aimed at fostering community spirit.
Henry M Hoyt Leaves Seattle for East in Holiday Trip
Henry M Hoyt formerly assistant in the U S District Attorney office and recently named attorney general of Porto Rico departed Seattle yesterday for the east. He plans to spend the holidays at Spokane and then continue to Washington D C for unspecified duties.
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Henry M. Hoyt
United States
Todd
Porto Rico
Seattle
Spokane
Washlorton
Song titles and snippets from a 1909 music page
A list of song titles and captions including Anchored Fairy Queen Flower Girl Dance of the Crawfish Let Me Go Back to California Meet Me in Seattle Cearie in 1909 Purest Sweetest Best I'd Like a Little Loving Now and Then Noah's Ark Moonlight Songs of the Violin Yankee Tar Ecows of the Wild wood Ye Lady Fair The Storm My Lady Laughter Pretzel Pete Policy King Reception Peacock Street.
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California
Seattle
Noah's Ark
Peacock Street
Scientist Lord Kelvin Laid To Rest In Westminster Abbey
Under the Newton monument near Westminster Abbey the body of Lord Kelvin the noted English scientist who died December 17 was buried in a ceremony attended by a large gathering of scientists from America continental and British societies.
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United Press
London
Isaac Newton
Westminster Abbey
Lord Kelvin
America
Verdigts Returned in Olive at Regrade Condemnation
Verdicts were returned in Judge Griffin's superior court after 200 cases. The Manhattan Building Co. received 23,600 for damages to Manhattan Flats, while KR & Fulton were awarded 90 for damages to their property.
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Olive At
Regrade
Griffin
Department of the Superior Court
Manhattan Building Co
Manhattan
KR. &. Fulton
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