Christmas at the County Jail Tears and Tiny Gifts Amid Hardship
The county jail enjoyed a rare Christmas spirit as inmates received turkey and pie while wardens offered kind words. Gifts were modest and often incongruous, with tobacco still the most sought item. Rather Mitchell, a girl murderess, received shoes and an umbrella as a gesture of sympathy. A fire burned in Jailer Lareen’s office, yet the festive warmth stayed mostly private.
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Kangaroo Court
Rather Mitchell
Lareen
Safe blown open at lake city wharf
The Anderson Transportation Company safe on the lake shore wharf at Madison Park was blown open by suspected professional burglars at 2 o'clock. About 590 dollars in checks and cash were stolen. Nitro glycerine caused damage to the safe and a window. Detective Adams and assistants investigated. William Rogers, traveling bookkeeper, held key knowledge of contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Transportation Company
Madison #1
Madison Park
Mon Company
B. T. Transportation Company
William Rogers
Tacoma
Adama
Drunken Soldiers Steal Trolley Car At Fort Leavenworth
Leavenworth Kan Dec 15 A cavalry squadron member while drunk raided an electric car. They beat the motorman and conductor and drove the car to the fort with several women aboard. The culprits were arrested at the fort and confined in the guardhouse.
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Fort
Scripps Telegraph Service
Leavenworth
Kan
Equadron of the Ninth
Port Leavenworth
Leiter's Auto Kills Boy in Washington
In Washington D C on December 25 a car owned by Joseph Leiter fatally struck Samuel West a 14 year old. The chauffeur was arrested and the victim was riding in the vehicle when the collision occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Joseph Leiter
Samuel West
Alaska Steamship Association Faces Rate War
The Alaska Steamship association including Pacific Coast, Alaska, Canadian Pacific and Humbolt teams splinters as Pacific Coast withdraws. Expect fare and freight rate clashes in southeastern Alaska amid renewed industry tension and possible grand jury probes in Juneau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska Steamship Association
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Alaska Steamship Company
Canadian Pacific Steamship Company
Humbolt Steamship Company
Southeastern
Alaska
Canadian Pact Steamship Company
Grand Jury of Alaska
Juneau
Steamship Trust
Fires Put Out By Firemen In Three Incidents
Three small fires were extinguished last night by the department in separate calls. An electric wire caused a blaze at Belmont avenue and Themes street. damage about 50 dollars. A stove overheated in a three story house at 909 Firetav. damage around 15 dollars. A vacant two story house at 514 Pair viewer burned badly in a Tuesday dawn fire, gutting the building.
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Belmont Av
Themes St
HM. Bailey
H. A. Howard
Pairviewer
Ang Wee
Ames
Forger Suspect Arrested on Disorder Charge
Civil engineer F. Rudolph was arrested Monday by Officer Humphreys on disorderly conduct after a minor row in a noodle shop. A Portland police chief has wired a request to arrest a man named W. Rudolph on forgery charges, matching the description of F. Rudolph, who will be held for Portland officers for identification.
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F. Rudolph
Humphreys
Wappenstein
Portland
W. Rudolph
Mrs. Maria Duerr Dies After Illness at 70 Broad St
Mrs. Maria Duerr, 69, wife of William Duerr, died at home after general debility. A Seattle resident 26 years, she belonged to Mystic Jewel Lodge of Rebekah, Stevens Relief Corps, and Knights and Ladies of Honor. Funeral at Batterworth chapel Friday at 2 pm under lodge auspices. Interment Mt. Pleasant cemetery.
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Maria Duerr
William Duerr
Duerr
Seattle
Mystic Jewel Lodge
Rebekah
Steven's Relief Corps
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Batterworth Chapel
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
Jesse Hall Shot by Father-in-Law Faces Street Return
Jesse Hall, young real estate operator shot by his father in law William Constantine on October 2, left his home again Tuesday morning. He walks the street with a paralyzed left arm and two useless fingers on his right hand, declaring it has been a merry Christmas and expressing gratitude to be alive.
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Jease Hall
William Constantine
Mr. Hall Haa
Mr. Hall
Show People Give Tokens
A Lola theater scene unfolded Monday when Manager Pantages was called to quell a supposed fight. Ralph Cummings presented a loving cup to the manager, then a member gifted a handsome watch. A dramatic exchange followed as a character questioned a kiss and love lasting months.
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Lola Theater
Pantages
Ralph Cummings
Mr. Cummings
Saratoga Off For Alaska From Saratoga
The Steamer Saratoga of the Western Steamship Company sailed at 10 o clock on Thursday morning for Valdez and Seward. Passengers included Dan Kaine and S. A. Hemple bound north to spend winter there. Cargo valued about $60 and 47 horses were aboard the freight, on the Paihkanka trail.
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Gallys
Saratoga
Orthwestern Steamship Company
Valdes
Seward
North
Dan Kaine
Tor
P. Millard
S. A. Hemple
Poe
Theaters Show Fashion and Touring Acts This Week
Opera patrons admire ribbon tiaras and jeweled adornments as hair and gowns trend with flowers and black velvet. Wonderland Exhibit features Mount Vesuvius and Kasackila tours, Mascot acts, and Florence Roberts Strength of the Week at Grand, with Janet Beecher and Geraldine Lacy in upcoming programs.
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Matrona
Wonderland
Gibson
Wonderland Exhibit
Mount Vesuvius
United States States
Catekilla
Florence Roberts
Mlorence Roberts
Hering Company
Mise Rober
Janet Beecher
Kirke la
Guy Bates Postie
Rete
Sentencing of Nebogatoff and 78 Officers
Vice Admiral Nebogatoff of the coast squadron and 78 fellow officers were sentenced to death by court martial for surrendering a fleet to Japan in the war. A petition to the emperor seeks commutation to ten years imprisonment.
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Berinps Telegraph Service
ST. Petersburg
Nebogatoff
Japan
Seattle hat shop ad lists Brooks hats and contact
An old classified style notice shows Dr. Hundentin at 220 Burke Building with a phone 692 and Seattle Wear Brooks Hats located at 1371 Second Avenue offering hats and related services.
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Brooks
Second Avenue
J. C.fathrop
G. F. Lathr
EITEL
Bon Marche
Seattle
Wagh
Banker Led Mob That Got Umpire
Stanley Rebiscon, owner of the St. Louis Cardinals, recalls a five year old St Louis game with Pittsburg where an umpire named O Day made two disputed calls. He describes fans attacking the umpire and police restoring order. He argues umpires do not favor clubs and that total decisions even out over the season.
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Stanley Rebiscon
St. Louise Cardinals
St Louis
Pittsburg
81. Louis
O'Day
Short
Tailor Ed White Offers Custom Wall Nap and Finish Bed
Ed White of the 208 Collings Building provides custom wall coverings and finishing beds with nap and finish quality. Clients are promised a proper fit and satisfaction at a fair price, perfect for post Christmas refresh.
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White
Talor
Collings Building
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Esther Mitchell
Court House
Yuletide
Falier
Rome
Leiter
Peshub
First Avenue
No More Steamship Co
Teree
Jesse Hall
Castle Garcen
Taylor's Garden
Amedens
the Grand
Tilly Olson
Beerle Clifton
Beattle Theater
Vegetsedien
Bertesks Igs
Savina Ty
Tate
Fehoener Haelitrut
Timothy
Orien
Bear
Teddy Bear
Gay
Wotleet Cowens University Park
COWEN
Pioneer
Alaska Outfitters
Loggers’ Supply Co
Coiman Doo
Saas Credit
Pike
Uncle Sam's
Navy Yard
Bremerton
Wisconan
Oregon
Philadelphia
Pier 2
D.S. Johnston Co
Owerk
Garvey-Buchanan Company
Garvey-Buchanan Co
Mai
Radie Moore
Alvehett
Parsons
Manil
Astet
Puget Bound
Cometer
Fps Uy Rire Sv Ae S Hs Ee el Bey
Boston
Dental Parlors
Main
Ind
DR. Clarke
Washington St
Wash
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