Young reporters' globe trot interview at Seattle hotel
The Star's office boy conducts a chat with H B Cave and W H Schofield who toured the world from Columbus in 1913. They describe near miss with the German cruiser Emden, camel journeys in Egypt, and reactions in Japan and France as war loomed. They traveled cheaply by taking jobs in cities to fund the trip and arrived in Seattle via Shanghai.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lawrence
Star
Albert
Hreadway High
H. BE. Cave
W. H. Schofield
Rainier Grand Hotel
Mr. Cave
Columbus
New York
Europe
Emden
Alden
Red Sea
France
Seattle
Shanghai
China
Stetson U. K. Two-Platoon System Endorsed
Fire Chief Stetson confirms the two platoon arrangement in the city fire department is working satisfactorily after inquiries from Dr. G Byers of the University of Washington and the Civic Affairs Committee. A similar letter was sent to Prof Goodale of the Municipal League. Also offered are used and new pianos for sale with prices listed including Kingsbury and Kimball brands.
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G. Byers
University of Washington
Home Owners’ Association
Stetson
Prp. C
Man Climbs Pole With Shovel Arms Self In Standoff
A. J. Richey, 650, climbed a flagpole in front of his Sixth Avenue home and tied a shovel to the mast as a “private wireless system.” He barricaded the doorway with steel bars, armed himself, and held off police for over four hours before surrendering at headquarters after admitting prior insanity commitment.
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A. J. Richey
Sixth Ave
Richey
John Poolman
W. J. Landon
al Smith
Juneau
Lunacy Commission to Examine Defendant
A defendant expressed doubts about his own correctness and will undergo examination by a lunacy commission to determine mental fitness.
Judge Wright Sets 108-Case Day in Court
Justice John B Wright disposed of 108 cases in a single afternoon breaking the earlier 105 case record. Each matter averaged about three minutes with both sides and counsel heard in almost every action. After adjournment he even found time for Christmas shopping.
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Justice Courts
John B Wright
Brinker
Justice Wright
Belgians Costly Food Bill in War Boom
London reports an estimate that sustaining Belgian civilians during the war will require about five million dollars monthly for food and essentials. The figure reflects dire civilian needs amid ongoing hostilities and calls for aid and coordination among Allied efforts.
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London
Unions Endorse Bolton For City Council At CL Council
Several unions reported at the weekly Central Labor Council meeting that they endorsed T. H. Bolton for the city council. A general meeting of delegates from all unions is set for next Wednesday to discuss campaign plans. Funds were provided to strike workers to support their fight against Malzen. Monstrous guns used near Namur and Antwerp reportedly sent from Belgium may move toward Warsaw through Poland.
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Central Labor Council
T. H. Bolton
London
Namur
Belgium
Acco
Amsterdam
Thorn
Poland
Warsaw
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Egypt
Pyramids
Japan
Taing Tau
Vesuvius
America
Stetson U. K
Kingsbury
Frederick & Nelson’s
Petrograd
Russia
Germany
Austria
Berlin
Alma
Santy
Bethlehem
Santa Claus
England
Union Pacific System
Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Co
Oregon Short Line
Union Pacific
Pt. Defiance
Portland
Columbia River
Salt Lake City
Denver
Omaha
Kansas City
Florida
City Ticket Office
Second Ave. Main
HH. Ll. Hudson, D. F
P. A
Oregon-Washington Station
Jackson St
Fourth Ave
STFAR
H. C. Pigott
Dodd
Pigott
Uncle bin
Bradford
Renton
Piper & Taft Sporting Goods
Chi
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