25 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1912
Page
1
Santa Claus era and The Star organize a chimney business for a grand Christmas at Dreamland. Five thousand paper bags hold toys candy apples or oranges dolls for girls nuts and other varied gifts. Doll ladies arrive in grand gowns at The Star’s chimney HQ 521 Union St as merriment spreads.
The article reports a renewed hunt for $45,000 in gold stolen from the Humboldt after a band substituted fake gold for a shipment in 1910. It notes Clem Shephard’s arrest as purser on the Humboldt, claims by Prosecution Attorney Murphy and the Insurance Company, and ties to Charles Barrett, Orville Avantes, and Ben Wiseman.
A council committee recommends a bill to authorize 34000 from the fund for building fire and police stations. The finance committee will review the measure. Locations cited include De Nemore Avenue and California Avenue, Rainier and 24th Avenue North West, plus Kane, Hunter Boulevard, and nearby areas with varying amounts.
Wilkesbarre resident Steven Notis appeared before Judge Edward in Larkeville after refusing to bathe for three weeks. Unable to bathe himself, he was forcibly washed by court order as part of the proceeding.
A former patient sent a Christmas tree to every bed at the city hospital. Each bed holds a decorated tree and a basket of fruit and nuts. Women also received stockings filled with goodies and a large central tree will be lit tonight for patients to view.
Light rain or snow is expected tonight and Thursday with moderate east winds. The outlook calls for unsettled weather across the region with lingering precipitation and breezy conditions at times.
Chief Bannick and the police blotter warn Seattleans to celebrate 1912 without rooftop dancing or table stunts. Cafes and theatres plan big New Year’s Eve crowds with relaxed table participation and late closings, but all ‘rough stuff’ is forbidden.
A Georgia baby girl began talking at four months old, a sign experts say may predict advanced speech as she grows. Doctors note early language milestones can influence later communication skills for parents and caregivers.
President Taft inspected the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal on Christmas Day and planned a dinner in Colon with American Minister Dodge and Panama's President Porras attending. Shops in Colon report record sales despite wet weather and a festive ball followed the dinner. In Seattle Mme Schumann-Heink hosted a Christmas dinner at the Auditorium hotel after arranging a new Aga range for her apartment.
In Chicago on Christmas Day a citywide charity drive ensures no inmate is without a dinner. County jail inmates hear grand operas, while Mrs. Santa Webster from Massachusetts reports a gift of $2,500 to 2,500 mill children. One family with ten children received $1,000 total.
Mary Skoglund ran away on Christmas Eve and found Santa in police custody. Patrolman Nabors and officers helped, buying a doll as Mary cried with joy. She sheltered at the Interbay school janitor's, then stayed at police quarters. Foster parents, Mr and Mrs Andrew Skoglund, later admitted Mary had been whipped at home. Mary, adopted, says she’s not a bad girl, just mistreated and wanting Christmas cheer.
At St Louis Albert T Patrick, pardoned on Thanksgiving for the murder of Albert Marsh Rice, celebrated a quiet Christmas with his mother and sister. He spent the holiday at his sister’s home, marking his first Christmas with relatives in ten years. Washington PA reports a separate line noting Miss Mar a Holt’s suicide after witnessing a fall, with ongoing nervousness.
Councilman Austin E B Griffiths argues the proposed police ordinance does not cause the winter surge in burglaries. He cites recent incidents in Los Angeles and warns a preemptive police claim could empower criminals while others press for a referendum and signatures. Burglaries continue with 15 reported Tuesday morning and four more today, including multiple thefts and holdups on main streets.
In Los Angeles on Christmas morning, a group of waifs including two coatless children and a baby halted traffic on Broadway by singing carols. After finishing, singing led to a shower of litter from pedestrians, with crowds gathering as the band moved from intersection to intersection, pausing to perform.
Dreamland hall bustled with hundreds of small chimney children awaiting the largest Christmas tree and presents. The crowd surged before the 1 pm start as Wagner's outdoor concert ended. Mayor Cotterill opened the program and Dr. Major spoke briefly before the holiday fun began.
An optical shop advertises customized lens fitting services calling Main 9400 or Elliott 44. It invites readers to visit the downtown office at 229 Union St and to watch today’s Star for announcements on page 2.
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