Striking Firemen Threaten Rail Traffic, Coal Shortage Fears
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen warns that a strike on Southern Pacific and Union Pacific lines could halt traffic and trigger a coal famine. Officials say trains run with disruption, local freight suffers, and through traffic declines. Arbitration talks are planned to avert a wider shutdown.
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Southern
Marriman Service
Union Pacific
Sptgmng
Christmas worship hour across Seattle churches
Churches held a morning of worship with Catholic masses from 5 am to 10:30 am and multiple Christian gatherings at several parishes. Epworth and First German and Presbyterian congregations reported dawn and late morning services, sermons, and baptisms as part of the Christmas observance.
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Seattle
Te Parish Eptecopa
Down
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Schuré
Yiertan
M. Awe
West Seattle City Council Grants and Sells Car Line
At a Monday meeting the West Seattle council advanced two ordinances. One would grant Seattle Electric Company the right to operate the city owned streetcar line. The other would authorize selling the municipal car line to Seattle Electric Company and place $30,000 in escrow pending court approval of the sale.
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West Be Stile
Seattle Electric Company
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West Seattle
Seattle Electric Com
Christmas Cantata A. Edgren Leads 150 Voice Service
A Christmas cantata directed by Prof. A Edgren filled the Bwedieh a church at Ninth and Union with about 150 singers including 50 children. Mrs Edgren and several soloists led the performance with Rev F Linden assisting.
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Prof
A. Edgren
Bwedieha
Ninth
Union St
Edgren
Mise Ira Wellin
Mise Bedeen
A. Erickson
F. Linden
Bethlehem painting featured at church service
The church was suitably decorated with a painted work titled Bethlehem by Mrs. A Holm, a choir member, as the principal feature of the service.
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Bethlehem
Mre. A. Holm
Washington board seeks $600000 for three new campus buildings
At yesterday’s meeting the University of Washington board of regents decided to ask the legislature for 600000 to fund construction of an administration building an auditorium and an engineering building. The facilities would be turned over to the Alaska Yukon- region upon completion.
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University of Washington
Legislature
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Alaska
Yukon
Memorial Tren for Poendleton Miller Near Sonatelion School
Mrs Marion Miller will unveil a memory tren for her son Poendleton Miller opposite Sonatelion school. The grounds will feature two or three small baseball diamonds and several water-filled puddles for children to wade in. Sand and mud hills will be placed in various spots on the grounds.
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Marion Miller
Poendleton Miller
Sonatelion School
Patrolman Cameron 16 Discharged From Force
L. Cameron a veteran officer of the police force was discharged last night by Chief Wappenstein for refusing to follow Captain Ward’s orders in his police court cases. He plans to appeal to the civil service commission.
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L. Cameron
Wappenstein
Ward
Ette
Cameron
Civil Service Commission
Freeman of jailed man freed before Christmas
W. J. Anderson, known to police, was released from city jail on Sunday in time to celebrate Christmas. He had been arrested the previous night by an officer for carrying concealed weapons.
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W. J. Anderson
Stanford Rugby Schedule Delayed Exhibition With Victoria
Stanford rugby ties up a trip to British Columbia with Vancouver and Seattle to play exhibition matches. The Seattle game shifts after the new year as several games are planned for the Stanford squad before leaving the province.
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Stanford
Vancouver
B.C
Eity
Beattie
Victoria
Colombia
Water department awaits shipment of wire from Newark
The municipal water and lighting department reports a carload of urgently needed wire has been shipped from Newark New Jersey and is expected to arrive around January 10.
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Municipal Water and Lighting Department
Newark
N. J
Rockefeller feud ends in Adirondack village decline
Brandon New York once bustling Brandon village in the Adirondacks nears ruin as William Rockefeller wins a court ruling over Oliver Lamora that a portion of Rockefeller property must be forfeited. Residents describe abandonment, boarded depots, shuttered hotels, and armed guards patrolling the Rockefeller lodge while a veteran laments the town’s collapse.
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N.Y. Dee
Adirondacks
Wilian Rockefeller
Court of Appeals
Albany
William Rockefeller
Oliver Lamorna
Supreme Court
Oliver Lamora
Adirondack
Oliver Laoora
William Rocckefeller
Willan Rockefeller
Trandon
Brandon Oliver Lamora
Richmond
Lee
Oula Hobillard
Lamera
Busideas
Rockefeller
Ando
Rockefeller foe fights for rights and land in New York case
A petitioner claims billionaire Rockefeller sued to suppress fishers and force must-pay liens, detailing multiple court losses and intent to appeal to the United States Supreme Court. He says state preserves and hatcheries, plus private interests, threaten his village and church, school, and hotel operations amid displacement.
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Rockefeller
New York
Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
State of
Rockefeller private park law blocks public access to land
Oliver Lamora criticizes a private park law championed by Rockefeller supporters. He argues the measure enables purchase of entire townships and private land without fencing, forcing residents to travel 40 miles over mountains to reach state land while crossing Rockefeller property. He warns of increased trespass risk and restricted public rights.
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Rockefeller
Oliver Lamora
Adirondack Mansion Tale Intrigues Local Town and Rail Route
The passage describes a meddling figure pressing liquor-law violations through agents against a hotel proprietor. The man threatens to affect railroad service to town, claiming partial reward from his vast estate. Percy Rockefeller visits the Adirondacks to enjoy the mansion and invite friends.
Queen of the Opera Farrar Seizes American Fame
Geraldine Farrar, the Melrose village girl turned world renowned opera star, speaks of happiness at home and debut success in New York. Her mother recalls early training in Boston and Paris, and Farrar describes royal receptions in Berlin, St. Petersburg, and Italy. She is under a three year contract in America earning about twenty eight thousand dollars a year.
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Europe
New Yor Dee
America
Yankee Village
Metropolitan Opera House
New York
Melrose
Weston
Sidney Farrar
Hotel Netherland
Mrs. Farrar
Mra. J
Long
Aharee
Boston
Melba
Paris
Geraldine
Berlin
Reital
Royal Opera
St. Petersburg
Italy
Geraldine Farrer
Sweden
Germany
Mise Farrar
Mary
Tailor Fuhrman Offers Swell Winter Suits and Overcoats
Blake recommends Daniel Fuhrman for a swel winter suit and overcoat on Christmas day. A large assortment of elegant woolen fabrics in natty patterns and plain options promises style comfort and fit.
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Daniel Fuhrman
Fuhrman
Christmas Hotel Business Surges As Inns Turn Guests Away
Hotels report higher occupancy than last Christmas with many guests turned away. W G King of the Bitler hotel receives a silver loving cup with an engraved inscription as a token of employer appreciation.
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W. G. King
Bitler
California man tries to cash forged check in Washington store
W. K. Glass, just arrived from California, attempted to cash a $210 check at the White House Clothing store on Washington Street. The San Francisco bank check appeared forged to the shopkeeper, who alerted police and had Glass arrested while seeking change for a $210 payment on a $250 pair of shoes.
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W. K. Glass
California
White House
Washington E.t
San Francisco
Glass
Industrial School Holo Xmas Celebration On Mercer Island
Christmas exercises at the Industrial school on Mercer Island last night drew the Union of Christian Endeavorers aboard a chartered boat. The incorrigibles assisted with an elaborate program while Co. E completed the evening with festivities. Presents were distributed and spirits were bright.
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Mercer Island
Union of Christian Endeavorers
Co. E
Medford man J P Reddy visits Rainier Grand hotel
J P Reddy a prominent mining and hotel figure from Medford Oregon sits at the Rainier Grand for several days. He formerly served as chief of police in Spokane.
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J. P. Reddy
Medford, Ore
Rainier Grand
Mr. Reddy
Spokane
Dividend Property Ad Promises Restricted Residence Offer
A fragmented ad highlights a dividend investment prospect in a desirable university area. It claims improvements paid for and a below market value opportunity in a restricted residence district, urging readers to watch for the opening advertisement.
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State land decision enriches state school fund
Land Commissioner Moss of the general state land office has handed down a decision that enriches the state school fund by almost half a million dollars. The ruling concerns ownership of thousands of acres of timber land and the states preference right to locate Janda, a contest between several applicants who filed on the property after the plat was recorded. The local land office had favored the locator, a decision appealed to the general land office, yielding Commissioner Ross’s ruling.
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Moss
General State Land Office
Department of the Interior
Cate Janda
General Land Office
Ross
Three Arrests After Midnight Shooting Near Firetov
Three shots near Firetov and Virginia at midnight led to three arrests. Officer accosted by P F Nichols claiming his wife was assaulted and requested arrest. Nichols his wife and Ed Iverson were booked without charges. shots caused no damage as Nichols said he fired to protect his wife.
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Firetov
Virginia
P. F. Nichols
Nichols
Ed Iverson
Nicholas
Deportation Ordered for Mah Lung Sing After 23 Years
Immigration officials order Mah Lung Sing, a Chinese resident of 23 years in the United States, to depart the country. Sing faces removal actions as authorities enforce entry and residency rules.
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Mah Lung Sing
Sing
Stranger’s Deportation Visit Ties to San Francisco Residency
The man says he arrived in this country at age three, spent some time here, then traveled to China for a visit and returned to San Francisco. He has resided in San Francisco since then and is slated to be taken to Port Townsend to await deportation.
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China
San Francisco
Port Townsend
College athletic relations back on track at Washington
Charles Lund, manager of athletics at Washington State College, is negotiating with the University of Washington to resume athletic relations including baseball in next year’s schedule. A rift between the two institutions lasted about two years and has not been repaired.
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Charles Lund
Washington State College
U. of W
Post Office and Hall Burn in Williamson Va Fire
Fire at Williamson Virginia destroyed the post office and Odd Fellows hall, causing an estimated loss of 100000 dollars. Many Christmas packages were burned undelivered. Advertisement for GH Brown Plumbing Co offers prompt repair work and guarantees satisfaction with two phone numbers and an address at 221 Pine Street.
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Williamson
Oddfellows Hall
Brown Plumbing Co
Pine Street
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