Edna May Nelson Released For Christmas
Edna May Nelson, a 20 year old who defrauded Seattle merchants for material for magazine pieces, is released after restitution is made. A six month county jail sentence was suspended on good behavior following restitution and clemency from Judge Mitchell Gillan. Attorneys for Stone Fisher Co. reported full repayment of 127 dollars.
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Edna May Nelson
Seattle
Portland
The
Stone, Fisher Company
Mitchell Gillann
Superior Court
B. W. Wood
Mies Nelson
Jal
Fourteen Life Mistakes from Judge Rentoul Speech
London jurist Judge Rentoul outlined fourteen life mistakes during a banquet remarks. He warned against imposing personal standards on others and judging youth by experience, urging compassion and tolerance while sharing humorous anecdotes about marriage and human folly.
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Udge Rentoul
London
England
Rehewins
Roberts challenges authority behind jail detentions at court
Roberts argued no law gave men power to jail citizens for working for Van derveer. O'Brien and Vanderveer’s men faced removal after lacking proper papers. O'Brien resisted, walked out, and was cautioned by Sheriff Hodge about further disturbances. Grand jury later heard from witnesses. no subpoena issued and no authority to compel witnesses.
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van Hilaricom
McNeil
O'Brien
Court House
Grand Jury
Hodge
van Bilaricom
Police Department
P. P. Sullivan
Galenhouse
Jane
Confessions From Prosecutor's Men Before Jury
Confessions signed by Frank H Holzheimer and Claude Peyton admit extorting $500 from Leavitt in Los Angeles to drop extradition. Read in grand jury, the papers were sent to Seattle by ex prosecuting attorney Mackintosh. District attorney staff described blackmail frustration and Zimmerman's role in the Los Angeles arrest and recovery of the money.
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Frank H Holzheimer
Claude
Peyton
Leavitt
Los Angeles
Grand Jury
Seattle
Mackintosh
Vanderveer
William Zimmerman
Stay in Port for Christmas as Ships Pause
The holiday season keeps most vessels in harbor. Santa Ana sails to Tacoma then Skagway, Mackinaw heads to San Francisco, Victoria departs for Valdez with three passengers aboard.
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Santa Ana
Tacoma
Skagway
Mackinnaw
San Francisco
Washington
Victoria
Valdez
American cash in Europe’s stocking spreads Christmas cheer
United States figures from December show U S money orders totaling 7 524 963 dollars sent abroad up 2 298 125 from last year. Britain received nearly 2 million dollars while Italy was sent 1 772 154 dollars in gifts. The total money orders rose by 140 512 from 1908. The piece ends with a quip about people’s seeming knowledge and awe.
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United
Home Gymnasium Outfit for Boys
Trapeze rings swing and stirrup bar adjustable to any size for boys. Priced at $6.50. Sold by A. L. Hall at 1111 First Ave.
Widow's Burden of Mrs Harriman Told by Clock
Schedule of Mrs. Harriman's day details her early rising with servants at Arden and reading Wall Street news, a four mile auto ride to Arden depot, Erie train to Jersey City, office work, lunch at St. Regis, more tasks, and dinner with family at Arden, ending the day at six.
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Arden
St. Regis Hotel
Widow Bearer of Harriman Fortune Manages Vast Arden Estate
In New York, Mrs BE Harriman enters a new office to oversee a 50 million dollar burden left by her husband. She rises at dawn to scan market news, reads reports, and governs the Arden estate and railway interests with a strict schedule, guiding Harriman's legacy as his widow.
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New York
BE. H. Harriman
Pitthav
Wall St
Harriman
Ramapo Mountains
Arden
Chas
Tegethoff
St. Regia
Ee. H. Harriman
B. H. Harriman
The Big Acrobat and His Little Christmas Present
Joe F Boganny celebrated Christmas in his Majestic theatre dressing room with gifts for the troupe and staff. A silver baby rattle rewarding his daughter Katie sparked curiosity as the season's generosity extended to every youngster in the matinee audience. The Majestic plan turned the event into an annual theatre tradition.
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Joe F Boganny
Majestic Theatre
Props
Boganny
Austria
Majesite Theatre
Help for Marvin C Moore Seeks Education Aid in Seattle Letter
A 12 year old Seattle boy Marvin C Moore writes to The Star asking for assistance to fund his education. He reports six siblings, a sick father, and a family in hardship, seeking funds for school expenses and supplies to pursue schooling.
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The
Star
Nick
Papa
Marvin C. Moore
Orcas St
Station G
Seattle
Hawley Talks With Railroad on Northwest Strike
President Hawley and a committee of switchmen press for settlement as they confer with railroad managers in Minneapolis. The Chicago district will be used as a benchmark for pay and conditions, while strikers seek arbitration under the 1908 act and parallel talks.
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Hawley
Northwest
St. Paul
Chicago
Oldest Kansas auctioneer Cicero Poet Baring dies at sale
Col. Cicero Poet Baring, Kansas’s oldest auctioneer having cried sales for forty years, collapsed and died of heart disease this afternoon at a public sale on A. M. Steward’s farm one mile east of Salina. As he raised his hammer to knock down a cow he paused and spoke then dropped, dead.
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Salina
Kan
Cicero
Baring
Kansas
A. M. Steward
Merchants' Exchange Plans Year End Reception
Members of the Merchants' Exchange arrange a December 1 reception at their offices. The event will begin at a specified hour and continue past midnight into 1910. Each member will recount his 1909 achievements and 1910 plans.
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Merchants’ Exchange
Weat Seattle Ferry Service Restored After Residents’ Complaint
Seattle Electric Company will resume the old schedule on the West Seattle Ferry line, granting West Seattle 11 minute ferry service and an 11 minute service on the other line. The notice comes amid strong resident opposition and local theater listings.
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Weat Seattle
Seattle Electric Company
Seattle
West Seattle
For Sale Classified Advertisements and Listings
Various real estate and household items offered by owner and dealers. Properties range from small houses and cottages to acre plots near Brighton and Woodland Park Ridge with prices from 400 to several thousand dollars plus cash terms. Furniture, doors, paint, and fixtures offered by local dealers with contact numbers listed for inquiries.
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Brighton
New Home Acreage Offer in Snohomish County Details
Advertisement outlines land sale in Snohomish County on Northern Perith rail. Offers include 40 acre tract at 46 dollars per acre with cash and monthly payments, early January advances, and free deed on buyer death. Also promises extensions, exhibit of products, and a money-back trial.
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Homish
Perith
Ingham
Jacky
New Tesora
Washington
Bnohomish County
Northern Pacific
Bisco
LU Her & Timber CO
Sig White
Real estate sale promising rapid city growth north of Seattle
Are Your Eyes Closed to investments in acreage near the city expansion along the Seattle corridor. Acre tracts priced from 266 to 9880 offering subdivision potential up to ten lots. Seller WEFT & WHEELER advertises easy terms with 10 percent down and monthly payments from 046.
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Seattle-Krerent Interarben
Waterfront Tracts Open for platting near Lake Washington
Agents advertise 900 acres to be platted on the Seattle side of Lake Washington. All view property described as good soil and waterfront shore lands. Potential buyers are urged to call for exact location and opening prices.
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University
Waeehington
Univers
Seattle
Lake Washington
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