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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1920
Page
5
In Olympia and Yelm memories a grandmother recalls 1849 California gold rush tents and a brave girl who saved a rider by flashing a tin pan’s sun glare into a runaway horse’s eyes. Mrs R. shares Indian stories and local history with David and companions.
Nancy and Nick arrive at Santa Claus’s chimney and tumble into his hearth amid soot and debris. A rotund, laughing Santa greets them as they introduce themselves as helpers sent by the Fairy Queen, in this 1920 tale excerpt.
Secretaries Dodds and Norcross complete work on the Oregon Midland when a desert water tank stop leads to a derailment scene. A private car is seized with Chadwick aboard, prompting strategic moves as Norcross consolidates power and plots a railway future with key associates.
Jimmie Norcross installs a new executive team led by Kirgan Van Britt and Hornack to root out corruption and reorganize the Pioneer Short Line. Hatch and Henckel of Red Tower Consolidated are named as antagonists while Pete Clanahan's gang looms. Norcross vows a hostile overhaul with implications for the town and rail operations.
In a dramatic purge at the Short Line headquarters, Norcross ousted top officials and payroll dependents, calling each to oath before the ax. The purge began with Van Burgh, kin to a Revolutionary era figure, who was shot after a terse remark on prior railroad experience.
All members of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars and their friends are invited to a watch party at the armory. The event welcomes veterans and supporters for fellowship and viewing activities.
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