Woman sees clock again after years in darkness in Seattle
At a Dr F B Yoakum healing meeting in Calore hall Seattle, Sarah Whitney who had been blind for years glimpsed a wall clock and cried with joy as she regained sight. The gathering drew many the healer described miracles of sight healing and spiritual cures. Services were announced for Wednesday afternoon and evening.
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Sarah Whitney
Cii
Seattle
Calore’ Hall
F. B. Yoakum
Mrs. Y
Wilson Receives Gifts From Santa in Trenton
President-elect Woodrow Wilson receives a variety of gifts in Trenton New Jersey including a gold-mounted meerschaum pipe from Vicksburg Mississippi a 43 pound turkey three smaller turkeys a cow declined and a barrel of oysters accepted.
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Trenton
N. J
Woodrow Wilson
Santa Claus
Vicksburg
Miss
Wilson
Million Dollar Baby Plays Santa in Washington
Vincent Walsh McLean son of Mr and Mrs Edw McLean entertained 50 children with $6 000 worth of gifts including large dolls ponies and donkeys at home in Washington on Christmas Eve. Among grownups present were Admiral Geo Dewey Russian Ambassador Bakhmetieff and Chief Justice White. Mrs McLean started a Washington campaign to aid needy families.
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Santa Washington
Vincent Walsh McLean
Edw. McLean
Admiral Geo. Dewey
Bakhmetieff
White
McLean
Washington
Robbery at Rubber-In Club House Reports Glancing Theft
Last night a burglar robbed Rubber-In club at 1610 Harrison 1. of $150 and two gold watches. The house housed six bachelors Lambert Cunnim Knox Harreth Ryans and ce son. The thief entered every room while all slept and ransacked pockets. The housekeeper found the robber asleep in the kitchen this morning and he escaped.
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Harrison #1
Lambert
Cunnim
Knox
Harreth
Ryans
Ce Son
NABBED AS GOLD ROBBER
Clem Shepard purser on the steamer Humboldt is jailed on larceny by bringing in stolen goods after a two year old gold theft. About 67000 in Alaska gold bullion was swapped for lead at Skagway and found in a local assay office. Benny Wiseman, held on opium smuggling, is also implicated by Prosecuting Attorney Murphy.
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Clem ‘Shepard
Humboldt
Shepard
Murp Will Flean
Alaska
Skagway
Benny Wiseman
Murphy
Indicted Railway Chiefs Face US Court in Conspiracy Case
President Mellen of the New Haven and President Chamberlin of the Grand Trunk appeared in a New York court today to answer indictments for criminal conspiracy in restraint of trade. Chamberlin’s attorney said they welcome the investigation and will disproves charges.
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United Preet Leason
New York
Mellen
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Chamberlin
Grand Trunk Line
United States
Frank Crawford
Grand Trunk
Papal Blessing by Bishop O'Dea at St James Cathedral
Bishop O'Dea and the cathedral choir will lead a solemn high pontifical mass at St James Cathedral on Christmas morning at 11 o clock. After the mass, the congregation will receive the papal blessing from the bishop as part of the Christmas feast observance.
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O'Dea
St. James Cathedral
Children Occupy The White House
President Taft distributed Christmas turkey gifts to White House employees today. Only Helen Taft and Robert Taft remain at the White House while Charles Taft joins the president in the Panama canal zone. Helen Taft will host a Christmas dance at the White House Friday night.
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Washington
Taft
White House
Helen
Robert
Charles
Panama Canal Zone
Helen Taft
Man Walks Home After Stomach Removal
Fort Wayne, Ind., Dec. 4. Joseph Winski, a laborer, walked from a local hospital in apparently perfect health, aware that he is minus a stomach after doctors removed his stomach and connected the bowel to the esophagus as a last hope. He had been admitted months ago when doctors believed he could not live.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Joseph Winski
Winski
Christmas Snow Storm Delays Travel in East
Snow blanketed Boston as a blizzard predicted for Christmas day delays trains and homeward travelers. In Washington heavy snow disrupted rail service north and south, with widespread travel disruption reported on December 24.
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Boston
Weather Bureau
Washington
Train Bandits Trapped After Springfield Hold Up
Four masked men robbed a Chicago and Alton train near Springfield Illinois and failed to crack the express safe containing an estimated 160000 to 200000 dollars. Bloodhounds and a posse pursued, with reports of gold yet unverified and authorities surrounding the scene.
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Kansas City
The
Nations Express Ice
Springfield
Express
Ayres
His
Chicago and Alton
Here
Christmas Eve Divorce Filings Highlight Strains
Five divorce complaints are filed this morning as spouses allege neglect cruelty and incompatibility. Laura Swann cites lack of support from Emmett Swann and Ellen Johnson accuses John Johnson of alcohol abuse. Mamie Griffin sues Thomas Griffin, Hazel Gainer cites incompatibility with William Gainer, and William Douglas claims his wife from Dawson 1902 had another husband. Mrs Douglas, now in Portland, answers the suit.
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Laura L. Swann
Emmett Swann
Ellen A. Johnson
John A. Johnson
Mamie Griffin
Thomas W. Griffin
Hazel K. Gainer
William F. Gainer
William J. Douglas
Dawson
New Weekly Paper Seattle Herald Debuts
The Seattle Herald launches as a weekly socialist paper under its Our Mission pledge. It declares a truly progressive policy and will support public office nominees who show ability and integrity to justify the trust of the people.
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Seattle Herald
Busy license window as Cupid presides over weddings
A busy day at the marriage license window with 34 couples Saturday and 27 yesterday. Seven couples were in line before 11 this morning and more expected this afternoon as a heavy marriage rush continues.
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Cupid
Corbett Gets Christmas Reformatory Sentence
C G Corbett, convicted of slashing a man’s eye, faced Judge Gilliam and received three to ten years in the reformatory on his attorney’s plea for a Christmas sentence, avoiding a penitentiary.
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C. G. Corbett
Gilliam
Reformatory
Burning the hammer of knockery marked in San Francisco
In San Francisco on December 24 Miss Mae Josephine Bennett will light a funeral pyre at 6 45 PM to signal celebrations. Opera singer Madame AWernice de Pasquali leads a large chorus as festivities begin with a crowd of 500 voices in the choir.
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San Francisco
Mae Josephine Bennett
Seattle Postoffice Uses Novel Transit for Christmas Rush
The Seattle postoffice dispatched a flood of Christmas mall using a hay-rack an automobile and an extra freight car for the first time. Postmaster Russell says Monday marked the busiest day in Seattle postoffice history with packages accumulating over Sunday and over 50 extra men employed to handle special delivery needs.
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Seattle Postoffice
Christmas Mall
Russell
Parcel post eggs travel 1500 miles unbroken to Hitchcock
A carton of eggs mailed from Oklahoma City under the parcel post system arrived at the office of Postmaster General Hitchcock in Washington today. The journey covered about 1500 miles and the eggs were received unharmed, demonstrating the parcel post service.
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Washington
Oklahoma City
Hitchcock
Frame Up Many Charges Against Aleck Thompson
Alexander Thompson a sailor who gave police and chauffeur Osland a whirl on Saturday night faces multiple charges. Prosecuting Attorney Murphy says at least one robbery and two first degree assaults will be filed with the possibility of another robbery charge. He questions Thompson memory plea and notes the skull wound may influence charges. Thompson is described as seeking excitement after drinking and not a professional holdup man.
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Alexander Thompson
Osland
Murphy
Kailes
Thompson
Robbery in Melbourne Leaves Man With Fake Jail Photo
H. H. Towne of Melbourne Washington was ambushed by two men at 12 30 last night and robbed of 49 dollars and his watch. They left only a counterfeit photo showing the trio behind bars. Towne had been accompanying the pair earlier and still clings to the picture.
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H. H. Towne
Melbourne
Wash
Wilson announces new White House secretary appointment
Gov. Wilson, despite a heavy snow in Trenton, announced that Mrs. Wilson has appointed Miss Isabelle Hagner as her secretary. Miss Hagner previously served as secretary to Mrs. Theo Roosevelt.
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Trenton
N. J
Wilson
Dreamland Rink Hosts Santa's Big Chimney Kids Event
Santa Claus will visit Dreamland rink in Seattle to greet 5000 chimney kids with a central gathering. A 12:30 band concert precedes the 1 pm show, with a massive Christmas tree, thousand lights, and a half ton of candy and nuts for gifts. Local volunteers, led by Mique Fisher, organize the presents and a monster 28 inch doll for a chimney child. Maj. Fred A. Bennett and Wagner's band will perform, while public attendance is encouraged and thanks are extended for support.
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Fred L. Boalt
Kia Grey
Santa Claus
Val
Mique Fisher
Manning
Public Market
Fred A. Bennett
California
Wagner
Woman shoots burglar in Seattle street crime
A woman identified as Mrs. S. G. Hamlin fired 38 calibre rounds at a burglar fleeing a grocery theft near 14th Ave S and King St in Seattle. She chased him 100 feet, fired again, and he vanished behind a billboard after taking about $12. Earlier, another home burglary on Lane Street left a man diving through a window, with a ring stolen.
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14Th Av. S
King St
Happy Mother Reunites With Baby Separated A Year
New York daily reports Mrs. John Williams, once unable to support her 18 month old son, has him back as a Christmas present after two Vassar students found the child. The infant was placed in Charities Aid Society care, then sent to a childless couple, before the mother remarried and reclaimed the toddler.
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United
New York
John Williams
Flywheel Claims Life of Young Engineer at Plant
E. W. Anderson a 26 year old engineer was found dead in the engine room of the Pacific Tank and Pipe company plant after a flywheel swept him into an oil tank coworkers noticed clothing fragments near the edge of the tank.
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San Francisco
E. W. Anderson
Pacific Tank and Pipe Company
Anderson
Vacation for Seven Judges Stays Bench Busy Few Remain
Only two of the nine departments of the superior court will transact business during Christmas week. Judges Gilliam and Smith will stay on the bench. It's vacation for the other seven judges until January 2 and 3.
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Superior Court
Gilliam
Smith
Shave debt, beard caper, and sailor search wrap quirky coast notes
A Portland barber forgives a shave and asks no payment after a plea for mercy. Newport engineer Granberg's two foot beard vanishes, prompting an ad for lost whiskers. Chicago tale follows a dapper traveler who wakes in bluejackets attire. A Los Angeles club chase ends with a recaptured pig and athletes recovering.
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Portland
John Metzger
Newport
John Granberg
Chicago
Chris Lawler
Chris
Omaha
Bunk
Newsie
Salvation Army
Spring St
May Peller
Los Angeles
Gatelys Souvenir Curio Shop Ad Invites Visit
A brief storefront notice invites customers to try Star candy and contact options. It lists phone numbers Main 9400 Elliott 44 and the downtown office at 229 Union St for Souvenir and Curio Shop services.
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Star
Elliott
Union St
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Yoakum
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Mique
Aaron
Western Electric Co
Mrs. Hamlin
Gately
Gatelys
Tacoma
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