25 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1916
Page
1
In Portland on December 25 W. A. Shaner was shot dead in a downtown barbershop. Il a barber recently discharged, entered with his six year old son, had a shave, then shot Shaner after leaving the chair and fled the scene.
Residents of Firlands celebrate as the hospital gains a movie projector funded by The Star readers. The first show screens The Prince and the Pauper and a Ford Sterling comedy for patients in the women’s and men’s wards, with Clifford Winkler and John Von Herberg aiding the event.
City registration clerk will keep force all Thursday night to check names. Good fighting chance now to get 10,000 names still needed.
Nonpartisanship asks helpers to return all filled petitions to the Nonpartisan headquarters at 3107 Arcade building immediately. Take out a new petition for circulation and ensure all petitions are returned by Thursday 6 p.m. Mail deadlines apply for residents outside the city. The registration official must check petitions first and sign when presented.
In Rome on December 25 Pope Benedict replies to Cardinal College address. He expresses fervent hope belligerents will heed the churches call for peace and says peace is uppermost in his mind. He makes no direct reference to the German peace note or President Wilson.
King Victor spent Christmas Day with his troops at the front as Italian civilians at home shared in the war effort. The king’s gesture mirrored 1916 Italian Christmas customs with civilians giving up comforts to support soldiers in the trenches.
A Christmas reunion at John Faaborg’s farm near Atlantic IA ended in tragedy when an acetylene gas plant exploded. Three people were killed, three were fatally injured, and the remaining attendees were badly hurt, authorities said.
Tomorrow Geattie's leading stores promote clearance sales across Standard Furniture Co. MacDougall Southwick Fraser Paterson Bon Marche Frederick Nelson with special messages for readers. Theatres reveal Christmas programs as Seattle venues post show listings in more than 60 thousand copies today.
Anton Lang the Passion Play star in Oberammergau speaks in a Christmas message urging the United States to lead in securing permanent peace for Europe. He warns that another spring of fighting will bring bloodshed unless America acts, expressing hope for peace on earth and goodwill.
A fragmented Christmas reflection describes crowds in cars and street scenes as money slips from pockets and tempers flare. The text likens holiday cheer to forcing smiles from strangers and mockingly questions generosity amid busy urban commerce.
The White House wakes early on Christmas morning as Josephine Catheran, Wilson’s grandniece, rises with the sun to view the decorated tree. Ellen McAdoo joins her grandfather and Josephine, making it a big day for the youngsters at the executive residence.
Christmas visitors in Redding witnessed Mount Lassen erupting with a large smoke cloud rising from the crater from daybreak and continuing through the morning, creating a dramatic scene over the city.
Washington heard that Switzerland backed President Wilson’s peace plan and offered its help to end the war. The Swiss note, sent to all belligerents and neutrals, described the plan as finding a mighty echo and pledged to act modestly to help reach a permanent peace.
Cablegrams from Holland Norway and Sweden to the White House show growing support for President Wilsons peace note. Indications are that these nations may formally endorse the note as Switzerland has done, signaling wide regional backing.
A note highlights the value of checking The Star's classified ads for deals. Readers are encouraged to scan listings for opportunities across jobs, housing, and items.
New York December 25 Mrs Anna Smith sat as magistrate in Magistrate Deals court to sentence her husband for disturbing the peace while celebrating Christmas Eve. She attempted sentences of six months five months and two months but the law capped the punishment at 30 days which she imposed.
Col. William F. Cody known as Buffalo Bill greeted reporters with humor as he confirms serious illness at the Denver home of his sister Mrs. May Cody Decker. The 0. K. Denver dispatch notes his condition remains uncertain while he rests under care.
Los Angeles reports a rapid rebound after the season's heaviest rainstorm with sunshine prevailing today. Officials note improvements in traffic and outdoor activity as weather clears. Local residents remain watchful for potential floods and continued showers forecast later in the week.
Chief Registration Clerk William A Gaines backs the drive as he offers night shifts to verify signatures for the nonpartisan petition. Seattle has 14 000 signatures. statewide total nears 21 000 with 7 000 to 8 000 more expected from smaller districts. Three days remain to reach roughly 32 000 signatures on the 32 000 basis.
Hobart resident Duffy Lefriner spent Monday and part of Tuesday in custody after being beaten and robbed. Police tracked the assault, but the attackers escaped while Lefriner was charged with intoxication.
A fragment from Charles Dickens shows Ebenezer Scrooge as a harsh, solitary moneylender. The text notes his dead partner Marley and Scrooge’s remote life with a counting-house scene on Christmas Eve. The piece ends with a continuation notice.
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