Billiards Move Sparks Church Row In La Conner
Debate over Rev Pace and a billiard table in the Baptist church basement prompts broad local讨论. Ministers and residents weigh morality and youth attraction as the YMCA plans pool tables in town spark further talk. Dr M A Matthews supports billiards as a counter to saloons and praises the church effort.
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Chicago Crusaders Lose Their First Lid Case
United Press reports a saloon owner, Thomas, faced a test case in Chicago as jurors, after a long deadlock, returned a not guilty verdict. The panel reportedly requested twelve beer bottles during deliberations before the bailiff refused.
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Accused Man Denies Kidnapping Claim in Seattle Case
Police say Horace Batley was not kidnapped but came of his own will to Seattle with papers. Detective Adams tracked Batley from Portland after a report he had been kidnapped. Portland police aided in the transfer, and Batley finally agreed to return with proper documents despite pressure from an unnamed informant.
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Girl Disappearance Shocks North Yakima Community
Elsie Seguin a 15 year old girl from North Yakima vanished December 19. Authorities seek her after she left work and was seen boarding a 3 pm train with 22 year old Don Sargeant. Friends fear she may take employment in Seattle area. She is about five feet tall, brown hair, gray eyes, plaid gray and black suit and red hat.
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North Yakima
Seattle
Don Sargeant
Nort Bend
Eliensburg
Whites Are Armed Against Negroes in Yetta Turmoil
In Yetta Otla Ohio on December 27 deputies and local militia prepared for possible violence after rumors spread of armed black residents advancing on the town. White residents stocked ammunition while patrols formed along Wild Cat and View settlements. A fire at Frisco station sparked rapid mobilization as tensions rose near the river miles from town.
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Menryetta
Jamea Garden
Frisco
Christmas Trade Satis Factory Amid Seattle Holiday Push
In Seattle merchants report satisfactory Christmas trade as large department stores and agents tout strong sales. Manager Wey of Brad Ya. pledges more staff and goods to meet holiday demand despite economic pressures.
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Wey
Brad Ya
Seattle Recalled as a Great Retail Center
Manager Slater of the Dunn agency reports holiday trade in Seattle exceeded expectations and was very gratifying. Managers of several large department stores say the recent three or four weeks saw the largest trade in memory and predict only a small amount of stock to be carried over.
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Seattle
Slater
Dunn Agency
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Bill Delayed for Seattle Conference
Senator Piles says he will not rush the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Bill while it sits in committee until he can confer with Seattle's delegation. Reed is expected today as Piles pushes to start work amid rising unfavorable titles needing attention.
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Reed
Earthquake Tremor Felt in Californian Town and Albany Update
A slight earthquake was observed at 1:25 am in Santa Rosa, California with a tremor felt in Vena. In Albany New York Governor Hughes, recovering from grip illness, shows notable improvement after several days at the executive mansion.
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Spain's King Plans American Voyage of State Visit
Madrid discussion centers on King Alfentoe's planned trip to the United States. Newspapers assume plans are finished and expect the voyage to study political and social conditions. The journey is portrayed as of international importance.
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Council questions isolation hospital site in White River Valley
Mayor Moore criticizes the council for purchasing a site in the White River valley for an isolation hospital saying it is unsuitable, inaccessible, and lacks a city water main. He notes only two council members have seen it, its value is far overstated, and councilman Hines promised to push the measure during his campaign without health- authorities input.
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Bank Clearings Report for Seattle and Tacoma
Clearing today shows Seattle with 1,113,769.76 dollars and balances of 40,578.65. Tacoma clears 703,373.00 dollars with balances of 74,711.00.
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Blizzard Strikes Alaska Towns Cutting Wires
A severe blizzard hits Valdez and surrounding areas with downed wires and ruined rail lines. Residents report wrecked homes and approaching storms as the danger escalates along the Fairbanks route authorities warn of a closing road and heavy snowfall.
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Railroad Collision in Dense Fog Kills Two in Camden
In Camden New Jersey two people died and many were injured when the Atlantic express on the Pennsylvania Railroad crashed into a local train in heavy fog. The wreckage caught fire but was quickly put out. passengers were thrown from seats and some remained trapped for about thirty minutes. The Arlington River mine near Concully Washle is to be reopened after years idle.
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Pajama Attire Lands Light in Jail on Christmas Night
Wealthy contractor J Powell Light, wearing only pajamas and a light overcoat, is jailed for 20 days labor on the chain gang and fined $100 after Christmas arrest following a beating complaint by his wife. He refused work on the chain gang and complained about the cold as guards prepared him for county jail.
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Wage dispute settled by city barbers union
The city barbers union reached 80 percent agreement with bows barbers on a wage scale last night. The current scale continues indefinitely with concessions in smaller shops requiring one day off per week to prevent oppression, a minimum of 18 dollars weekly and 60 percent of receipts over 30 dollars per chair.
Wife of Dr Severance Sues for Divorce
Hannah M L Severance filed suit in superior court seeking a divorce from Dr A E Severance alleging extreme brutality culminating in a beating that left her unconscious and required medical attention at Providence hospital. She reports December 10 assault and December 18 second beating and seeks relief while a temporary order directs the physician to deliver her clothing and halt disposal of community property until a January hearing.
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Strangled to Death With Christmas Gift Found
Willis Leary a 16 year old boy was found strangled to death in a water pipe in Trinidad Colorado. The muffler given to him as a Christmas present was still around his neck and his disappearance on Christmas night sparked a search. Family and friends suspected kidnapping as the mystery deepened with the corpse discovery.
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Is Stealing a Kiss a Punishable Offense
A complaint charges John Doe Skeezts with assault and battery for allegedly attempting to steal a kiss from Mrs Merele Planton on Christmas day at a rooming house in Columbia Street. The case heads to a justice of the peace as Skeezits explains his side amid the New York scene notes. Earlier, New York Central follows Erie with a ten percent wage cut for 76000 employees in January.
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Imperial functions halted amid czarina’s health fears
Reports indicate all imperial functions are canceled as the czarina’s health worsens causing unease in court circles. The source notes government and court activities paused to monitor her condition.
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Bec
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Lost in woods guides man back to mill after British aid
Elmer Smith of Buffalo shingle mill reports a 48 hour trek in wet woods near Wellingham. He wandered off a trail while visiting a shingle bolt cutter near Himill. Rain drenched him until nightfall. He reached a ranch and learned he was on British soil before returning to his mill across the line.
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Buffalo Shingle Company
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Congress Must Pay Heney for Oregon Land Fraud Probe
A Justice Department official said Prosecutor Heney visited Washington to settle his salary account for the Oregon land fraud prosecutions. Heney was hired by Attorney General Knox then Bonaparte. funds were short, and a deficiency appropriation will be sought from Congress to cover his services.
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Missing Idaho man found safe in letter to wife
Calvin R. White, missing from 1523 Seventy-first Street since Christmas, has contacted his wife from Idaho to say he was called away on urgent business and will return to the city when his work there is finished.
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Father and Son Reunite Amid City Treasurer Debate
Col. W. F. Prosser may enter the Republican race for city treasurer opposing RB. J. Reber. Prosser has not filed a declaration yet but is expected to before filing closes.
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Nome Defeated by Local Y M C A in Close Game
Nome Arctic Brotherhood loses 25 to 24 to the local Y M C A in Banta Cruz. Nome lineup changes include A. Lomen Swan McIntyre Burlow and Burley. A rematch tie game will be played off.
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Elopement Theory Grows In Emma Young Missing Case
Emma, 20 years old, has vanished from 2706 El Hottav since Christmas morning. Her father W. Maxfield tells of an elopement with her steady George Harris as the plausible explanation. Emma had planned to join Harris for Christmas shopping and both have disappeared. She is described as tall with blue eyes and brown hair, last seen in a brown suit, white blouse, and brown hat.
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Shingle Manufacturers Meet in Seattle for Session
Western Washington shingle makers represented by the Shingle Mills Bureau gather in Seattle to discuss business conditions and proposed grading rules. They debate grace and price in a convention where current rules are not binding. A preliminary meeting started at 1 p.m. with the regular session at 2 p.m.. an evening session was anticipated.
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Seattle
Raiders Turmoil in Urmu miah and Chicago Robbery
A dispatch from Urmia reports Kurdish raiders surrounding the Persian Armenian town for eight days, attacking caravans and pressuring Russian consulate guards. many bandits killed or wounded as a caravan was attacked. In Chicago, five men robbed two travelers at La Salle Street Station. two suspects were seized within minutes, a third later, with $15 taken.
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Tive
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Reunion of Alaskan gold prospector and Wisconsin father
Through a Valdez cablegram and a Star report, Peter Monahan, discoverer of the Vualdex creek placer, reunites with his father Henry Monahan in Everett after 26 years. The elder Monahan believed his son remained on a Wisconsin farm until a Star letter and telegrams confirmed the perilous fortune and plans to visit.
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Open Shop Issues Stir Debate Among Builders
A 25 minute Bulld ern exed session yielded one new member one honorary member and four membership applications. No open shop report was issued while contractors split on timing and impact. Some fear a January push to enforce the policy could delay construction during a labor demand rebound.
Humphries Plans Phonograph Concerts For Campaign
Judge John K. Humphries to use a phonograph concert at public meetings during the remainder of his mayoral campaign. The first trial is set for January 2 at Odd Fellows Hall Fremont with an operator and local music firm.
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Donworth Suggested as Candidate for Mayor
George Donworth former attorney for the Seattle Electric Co and recent Seattle school board member is the latest candidate urged for the Republican mayoral nomination. The push traces back to ex Senator John L Wilson owner of the Post-Intelligencer. Critics note Donworths long association with Seattle Electric and its contentious city relations.
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Bellingham Lumber Trust to End After New Year
The Bellingham lumber trust, once among the citys largest mills, will cease to exist after the first of the year as one major company refuses to renew the agreement that sustained it.
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Rebuttal begins in the Powers case
In Geor GEOR own Kentucky the Powers trial defense finished its case and rebuttal testimony will start. The commonwealth asks for sub poena to public accounts auditors to explain the defense fund of 100000 dollars. Also reports on Walsh case and Admiral Dewey birthday.
Buffalo Bill and Wife Reconciled
Buffalo Bill William Cody plans reconciliation with his wife within days. J. L. Sabin, a Cody friend, says Cody will go to North Platte Nebraska this week to meet his divorced wife who lives there after the death of his son-in-law Lieutenant Clarence Scott.
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Neb
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Nelson and Kid Scaler Near January Lightweight Bout
Pacific Northwest lightweight contenders Nelson and Kid Scaler have nearly agreed to fight in January with a $2,500 side wager. The venue is undecided as bids are sought, with Vallejo and Bakersfield in contention. Sultan Scoring. Morocco City reports recent clashes favoring Abd-Dl Azis supporters.
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Kid Scaler
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Hakersfield
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Darrow Leaves Boise for Los Angeles in Pettibone Case
Clarence Darrow faces surgery for mastoid infection while defending George A. Pettibone. Edgar Wilson leads the defense with depos to be read on the Bradley explosion in San Francisco as Darrow hopes to return before trial. Witnesses from Cobra and North Idaho testify on Orchard threats and the labor capital clash.
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Idaho
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Pettibone
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Los Angeles
Edgar Wilson
John F. Nugent
San Francisco
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Harry Orchard
Intermountain
Madison hosts major scholarly societies at annual meetings
In Madison Wisconsin on December 27 the opening of the twenty third annual meeting of the American Historical association gathers many distinguished literary men scholars and educators from across the country. Also meeting are the American Economic association American Political Science association American Sociological society and the American Association for Labor Legislation.
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Protest Over Assessment Roll Sparks Judge Hearing
Dozens of Jackson Street property owners appeared before Judge Gillam in superior court to protest the proposed assessment roll covering condemnation costs. Protesters call the assessment inequitable and unjust with a final hearing postponed to next Monday.
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French submarine boat rose after gas explosion
CHERBOURG reports the new French submarine boat rose and was practically destroyed by a gas explosion. In New York music education notes mention a welcome by Nicholas Murray Butler at the 29th annual meeting of the National Music Teachers Association opened in Karl Hall.
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New York
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National Muate Teag Association
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