County officials push J Smith to accept purchasing agent post
The county committee proposes J Smith the “retired Tesaqueah” be urged to take the public purchasing agent role at 1006 a year to serve the county. Wooding of Auburn is expected to decline, with further names like Will Parry and R A Ballinger floated as potential successors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pp J Smith
Pethod
Cownty
J. Smith
King County of Chance
Board of County Commianion
Ore
Charley” Deckingham
Dan Abrahama
al” Rutherford
Wooding
Auburn
Will Parry
R. A. Ballinger
Thompson Trial May Be Interrupted
A juror, A Dee, became ill with fainting spells in the Thompson trial. He was taken to rest and expected to occupy his seat when court convenes tomorrow morning, potentially delaying the case. Jurors are spending Christmas in Judge Snell's courtroom with monitored gifts and letters.
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A. Dee
John M
Ing
Ryther Orphans Enjoying Christmas at Home
Widespread donations reach the Ryther home in Seattle as mothers deliver candy clothing and money to brighten Christmas for orphans ages 3 to 12. Children gather in a festive parlour, with a tree and gifts, while local merchants’ generosity helps the charitable effort.
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Nicholas
Ars
Seattle
Denny Way
Ryther Town
Foundling
John Cort Plans Banquets in Three Cities Tonight
John Cort of Seattle directs three company banquets at 12 30 in Seattle 1 30 in Salt Lake and Miles City. Florence Roberts Maude Fealy and Max Figman groups attend as Cort’s management spans Seattle Salt Lake and Miles City. Beattie Florence Roberts will dine at the Lincoln with supporting members as the event unfolds.
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Seattle
Salt Lake
Miles City
Florence Roberts Company
Maude Fealy Company
Max Figman
John Cort
Mr. Cort
Beattie
Florence Roberts
Lincoln
Riot kills seven blacks and two whites near Wamalak
A report from Wamalak on December 25 states a riot left seven Black residents and two white men dead as a mob surrounded the village. Local authorities began investigations into the violence and ethnic tensions in the area.
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Wamalak
Hand loaded shells for Year's at A L Hall
Fragmentary OCR notes list hand loaded shells for sale at A L Hall located at 1101. The item appears as a catalog or ad line with limited readable details. No clear date or full context available.
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A. L. Hall
A Children's Ay Sermon for Parents on Youth Tomorrow
Bright and early this Christmas day, parents are urged to consider their children's future. The piece emphasizes equal opportunity, education within reach, and guiding with love rather than force, urging honesty and patient nurture to shape happy, capable individuals for the race of life.
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Christendom
Portune
Brilliant Woman Sells Brain to Science in Odd Offer
Portland based Dr. Ella K Dearborn offers to sell the contents of her brain to the highest bidder with life rights retained. She plans to use proceeds in her lifetime and says after death the brains will belong to the purchaser for study by anatomists and psychologists.
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Ella K. Dearborn
Portland, OR
Portland
Ore
Dec
Pacific Coast
Edla K. Dearborn
Yaldian
Dr. Dearborn
Christmas in Stageland at Egan Hall
Juvenile pupils of the Egan Dramatic School host a Monday 2 PM Christmas celebration in Egan's hall Arcade. Children and friends attend a formal party with music dancing recitations and surprises directed by Lillian Fisher Alice Hamblet Signora Matilda and staff. Local shop Elliott & McGregor advertises stylish clothes at reasonable prices.
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Egan Dramatic School
Egan's Hall
Stageland
New
Chicago
Lillian Fisher
Alice Hamblet
Signora Matilda
W. H. Alfred
Bessie Snow
Loleta Risley
Helen Barham
Margaret Drysdale
Gertrude Dean
Theora Carter
Hello girls remembered in Seattle telephone offices
The two Seattle telephone companies honored their female staff with boxes of candy and gifts. At both offices messengers offered treats between calls with the refrain Number, please, as workers indulged in chocolates and bonbons.
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Seattle
Tom and Jerry Absent in Chicago Christmas Scene
Chicago hotels report high egg prices at 36 cents a dozen threaten profit on Tom and Jerry drinks. The New Year holiday atmosphere shifts as iconic mixed drink offerings disappear from menus across the city.
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Scripus Telegraph Service
Chicago
Banquet planned for Multnomah football players after game
Superintendent Thane arranged a Christmas banquet in Beattle Athletic club rooms for about 40 players after the afternoon game. The event honors the Multnomah football team with a formal dinner following the match.
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Muttnomah
Beattle Athletic Club
Bu- Perintendent
Thane
Woman Burned 10 Death at DuPont Shells Plant
A garbled item notes a woman burned and a fatal incident at a DuPont or H. Infailible Smokeless Shells site near BSpinning's. The fragment mentions steam baths and a price 26c for Oriental Ratha in a puzzling mix of stray details.
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DuPont
Hie
Bspinning
S. Moe
Oriental Ratha
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Thompson
Crowman
Ryther
Rt Telln
Elliott & McGregor
Tom and Jerry
Beribbler
Yea
Scripps Telegraph Service
Mobile
Ala
Mary Anderson
Weetert
Mon
Lée
W. Jexson & Co
Columbia Street
J. Redelsheimer & CO
Columbia St
Avion Patio
the Sundwall Company, Inc
Raymond & Hoyt
Pike St
Merry Xmas
Pacific Outfitting Co
P-ko St
Albert Hansen May Elli
Tet Avenue
Union Tailors
James At
Dabney & Woodhouse
H. Lewis & CO
Dred Geo. D. Burr
Allos Mre
Sueet Main
Ind
Nobhili
Bim
Ladyware Store
Second Ave
Novelty Skirt Mfg.Co
Seattiee Watch
L. . Hoffman
Kohler & Ghase
Second Avenue Arcade
Grand Union Tea CO
Grand Union
Pike Street
Sunset Main
Crnrury Furniture Company
Srconp Avenue & Spring Srrest
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