Sidewalk Blockades Stir Public Outcry in City Street Fight
Residents complain of mud and debris as contractors border sidewalks along Third Avenue near Pike Street. Building inspectors warn that temporary walks must be provided while work continues, with mixed cooperation among contractors and officials. Local social notes include a dance at the Themenen residence and a well attended event at Littles hall.
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Carea
Faws
RK. L. Doncaster
Third Avenue
Union
Pike Street
Guinea
SA Fem
Ain
Third Ave
Bromier and
Wella
PF. Backus
Tyme
Miuny
Seattle
Huilding
Taft
Bromiley
Third Street
Hiac
Tatt
Globe
Christ at the Butler hotel dinner hosted by GB
Bits of gaiety report a Christmas dinner at the Butler hotel with eight guests. EB FP Bogardus hosted a chafing dish gathering Thursday evening at her MS Seventeenth avenue north. E C Newfelder entertained friends at Christmas dinner at 424 Harvard and north. James Perkins hosted a chafing dish dinner last evening at her home on Eighteenth avenue for a small party. Charles Burnside gave a dancing party last evening at 977 Terry avenue with wreaths and red white and blue decor. Master Fred's guests attended a dainty gathering. Mrs John B Affen hosted a Wednesday Card Club yesterday afternoon at 4 Harvard avenue north. E F Bogardus entertained this afternoon at 1:30 at her home 2 Seventeenth avenue north in honor of Miss Krup of Minneapolis visiting forces.
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Christ
Butler Hotel
Bogardus
Seventeenth Avenue North
E. C. Newfelder
Harvard and
James Perkins
Hteenth Avenue
Charles Burnside
Terry Avenue
Fred
John B. Affen
Harvard Avenue North
E. F. Bogardus
Krup
Minneapolis
Vis
Chamber committee stalls on trans Alaska railroad endorsement
At yesterday’s chamber of commerce railroads committee meeting no action was taken on endorsing the Trans Alaska railroad. The group will reconvene next Thursday to discuss and likely report. Both proposed routes seek chamber backing despite a rival company opposing the endorsement.
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Chamber of Commerce Committee On Railroads
Trans. Alaskan Railroad
Cook Inlet
Alaska
trans-Alaska
Chamber of Commerce
Death Ends Sufferings of Shamokin Miner
Thomas Edwards of Shamokin Pa died here after sustaining a broken back in a November 11 fall at Black Diamond mines. He was cared for at Providence hospital, funds were raised for his return home, and funeral services will be held in Shamokin tomorrow.
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Shamokin
Thomas Edwards
Wack Diamond
Beattie
Providence Hospital
Partial British Losses Reported at Tweefontein
British forces report heavy casualties in the Tweefontein engagement with the Boers. The list shows six officers killed eight wounded four captured and fifty privates killed.
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London
Dee
Hoers
Tweefontein
Nell Cropsey Murder Case Reported in Inquest Verdict
Nell Cropsey, daughter of a wealthy planter, was declared murdered at a coroner's inquest in Elizabeth City North Carolina. The jury recommended holding her lover James Wilcox for further investigation after testimony that she was struck on the temple and drowned in the Pasquotank River. Large crowds gathered and militia was deployed to prevent lynching as bars were closed by order of the mayor.
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Elizabeth City
N. C. Tre
Nellie Cropsey
James Wilcox
Pasqueetank
Fool Killer Is Wanted In January Mock Job Scam
A fake contractor scam lures 2500 workers from the Rocky Mountain and Pacific regions with promises of high wages in Los Angeles. The letters cite Snyder, Hammel & Elton as the firm, which does not exist, prompting warnings to the mayor, sheriff, and police chief. The notice also mentions Fletcher & Carpenter and a local ad for umbrellas at Moore's.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Rocky Mountain States
Pacific Slope
Snyder, Hammel & Elton
Snyder
Hammel
Elton
Local Playhouses Stage King Lear and Minstrels
The Grand offers Lear with Frederick Warde in a heavy tragic night that few classic roles match for emotional depth. Primrose and Dockstader premiere a new all–encompassing minstrel show promising vivid spectacle. Ben Hendricks brings Ole Olson Swedish comedy to Seattle. Willson’s Juvenile Minstrels perform at the Grand next Saturday with Nortman Margenon and Linnie Love. Third Avenue Theatre previews At the Old Cross Roads with Arthur Alston’s company in San Francisco praise.
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Frederick Warde
Lear
King Lear
Bhakespeare
Warde Tm
Johnstone
Gloster
Alicen Bertelle
Fool
Franci D. McGinn
Kent
Miss Warde
Cardella
Mian Trescott
Miss Ashton Apecome
Genett
Kowa
Primrose & Dockstader
Great
American Minstrela
Primrose and Dockstader
Mingtrelay
Primrose
Dockstader
Grand
Seattle
Ben Hendricks
Beattle
Ben Mendricks
Ne Olson
Mr. Hendricks
Ole Olavn
Pathon
Hendricks
Nettle Traband
Willson
Grand Opera House
Old Cross Roads
Third Avenue Theater
Arthur
San Francisco
Vaat
Patha
Kawin Walter
Johan Pierson
Thomas Ince
Frank Kelly
Maurice Hedges
Ladies Relief Society plans comic opera for orphanage work
The Ladies Relief Society votes to stage the comic opera The Oracle at the Grand on January 10 and 11 to raise funds for an orphanage. The group owns 17 lots and aims to build a larger facility to care for Seattle’s destitute and fatherless children.
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Ladies’ Relief Society
Seattle
Grand
Queen Off Company Dividend Plan and Oil Reserve Note
Trustees of the Queen On Ceo intend to declare a dividend of per cent on face value at the first Monday in January. Regular Santa Fe trains now serve Bakersfield to Bunset, near Queen property. The Queen oil well remains controlled. pressure exceeds city water line. Development stock is limited and trading near 6 cents, with likely rise after the dividend. Company offices at 1271 First Avenue, Canyon. pipes for presentations at Moore's, 706 Second Avenue.
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Santa Fe
Bakersfield
Buneset
First Avenue
German Naval Demonstration Near Venezuela Seen
Germany plans a large naval show near Venezuela to intimidate the Venezuelan administration. Berlin expects no U S interference unless Germany seeks a permanent foothold. Venezuelans remain confident that a blockade would not alter their defenses and supplies.
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Wasilington
D. C
Venezuela
United States
Germany
Lise
Laat
Wills Baer to Visit Benton in Coming Days
Wills Baer national secretary of the Young People's Christian Endeavour society will be in Benton within a few days. He plans to visit local Presbyterian churches during the stay.
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Wills Baer
Benton
Young People's Christian Endeavour Society
City
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G. W. Dickinaen
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Nell Gropsey
Moore's
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Ney, DL
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Wu Diamond
Ee Im Roche
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Charity Organization Society
Paloma Schramm
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Nike Street
Battle Theater
J. P. Howe
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Billy Patterson
Hest
Ole Olson
Opera Seattle
Grocers
Second Ave
Sherman, Clay & Co
Steinway Dealers
Cline’s Piano
Bargain House
K. M. Kalaf
Pike St
Kimball
D. S. Johnston CO
Burke Building
KIRK
First Ave
Albert Hansen
Northwest
George M. Clark & Company
Seattle Gas & Electric Company
National Bank of Commerce
Washington National Bank
E. W. Newhall & CO
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Madison
Harry T. MacLean
New York
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Howard
Yesler Way
Tel
Foley CO
Enbalmers Pike
Union Wash
Rte
Teaieeis
Éeapna
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Cheeeneee River Mine
Worth
Eater & CO
Togs and Armor
Northrup GO
A. Lindawer
E. H. Shamek
Remington
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Washington Dental and Photographic Supply
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