Spokane businesswoman seeks annulment from George Howell
Margaret Armstrong Howell known as the Helen Gould of Spokane files for annulment from Geo Howell a wealthy mining man claiming a strange influence over her and control that led to marriage in San Diego on November 29. She says she cannot consider him her husband and wants her friends in Spokane notified.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Margaret Armstrong Howell
Helen Gould
Spokane
Geo. Howell
Howell
Northwest
Margaret
Sascha
Armstrong
San Diego
Cotterill Enters Mayoral Race Amid Recall Debate
A public challenge to Councilmen Wardall Blaine and Oovereee to account for a year of service fuels a recall threat. The editorial urges decisive action, arguing pledges were broken and the boss contemplates firing through recall. The piece notes past recall avoidance but warns the current moment demands accountability.
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Wardall
Blaine
Ginny Myeevere
George Cotterill
Maybeir
Cotterill
Woman Jury Convicts Bremerton Tenant's Landlady
A Bremerton jurisdiction reports that after dramatic testimony including State's Exhibit A a jury of six found Mrs Mary Johnstone guilty of assaulting her landlady by throwing rock upon her over a dispute about a fent matter. She was fined ten dollars.
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Bremerton
Wash
Two Women and Babe Rescued After Drifting in a Laund
Blaine Washington December 29. Mrs Nora A Clark wife of the first assistant keeper of the Patos light station and her baby were rescued after her husband drowned and she endured 24 hours afloat in a disabled launch Estelle Durgan sister in law was with them They left Blain for Patos engine failed Clark swam and disappeared current swept the craft far out fishermen found the women and infant on the shore
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United Press
Blaine
Wash
Nora A. Clark
Patos
Clark
Estelle Durgan
Garousal Ends in Killing in Mistrial or Aftermath
A garousal event ends in a killing with unclear sequence of events. Police investigations focus on motives and participants as witnesses are questioned. No definitive suspect list is released and officials urge calm while the case proceeds.
Shooting at Little Jug resort ends in fatality
Chester Raymond aged 21 was shot and killed at the Little Jug resort near Green River Hot Springs by Louis Shriner a cook at the associated saloon. Shriner surrendered to Deputy Sheriff Matt Starwich at Lester and was jailed.
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Little Jug
Green River
Chester Raymond
Louis Shriner
Raymond
Frank Mitchell
Shriner
Himer
Matt Starwich
Lester, Wash
Tragedy After Fire Claims Elderly Landlord’s Life
Mrs. J M Hubbard aged 77 dies in Central Emergency Hospital following a deadly attic fire that ravaged her tenement. She had planned to depart to join estranged relatives in the East. Her condition was listed as extremely critical as she succumbed to smoke inhalation.
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United Press
San Francisco
J. M. Hubbard
Central Emergency Hospital
Shafer Bros Clearance Sale Offers Boys and Misses Attire
Shafer Bros lists clearance prices across boys suits and overcoats, with items including $4.00 suits and outfits, $2.95 to $6.50 boys wear, and Misses Man Tailored and coats priced up to $20.00.
Recall petitions target Blaine and Wardall officials
Recall petitions against Councilmen Blaine and Wardall, signed last summer, will be completed and filed with the city comptroller. If enough names are obtained, they may be filed tomorrow before 6 o clock, making the current year’s registration effective. otherwise, filing can occur after January 1 following the Gill recall precedent.
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Blaine and
Wardall
Gill
Bisine
Ex wife praises Lillian Russell husband to be
Lucile Moore former wife of Alex P Moore declares in Baltimore that she wishes Lillian Russell happiness. She says Russell is more fascinating than she and that no man is more admired by her than Moore. A divorce was granted on incompatibility grounds.
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Lillian Russell
Baltimore
Lucile Moore
Alex P. Moore
Moore
Ballou inquest evidence casts doubt on accident as unavoidable
The inquest hears that D. H. Ballou appeared low in spirits before he was struck and killed by Ralph H. Knowles’s auto. Patrolman Nutting testifies the car moved slowly at about 12 mph while Knowles claims he did not see Ballou until the moment of impact. Ballou’s friend Dr. Major notes the deceased’s mood that evening at Bethany Methodist Church.
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D. H. Ballou
Ralph H. Knowles
Bethany Methodist Church
W. A. Major
Knowles
Ballou
Nutting
Hallow
Clark
Liner Georgia Driven Ashore in Narragansett Bay
The Joy liner Georgia was driven ashore in a wild gale at Narragansett bay mud flats. No great danger is anticipated for the vessel or the passengers aboard.
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United Press
Providence
R. L
Georgia
Narragansett Bay
Pastor mayor elected in Centralia election
Centralia Washington chose Rev. H. W. Thompson as mayor in the recent race with 961 votes against 786 for John Galvin. The result mirrors moves seen in Spokane Everett and Hoquiam.
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Centralia
Wash
Spokane
Everett
Hoquiam
H. W. Thompson
John Galvin
Seattle's Historic Figures and Claims Questioned
The statement cites Judge Richard Winsor as Seattle's first socialist elected official and long-time chair of a Michigan Republican committee. It then asserts no Seattle woman runs a business in her own name above 100000, notes 10000 plus police arrests this year, and claims the Grand Theatre is Seattle's oldest playhouse.
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Richard Winsor
Seattle
Huron County Republican Central Committee
Michigan
Grand Theatre
Marble-sized hail hits Fresno during storm
Hail stones as large as marbles fell in Fresno on December 2 during an electrical storm. Residents stopped business to watch and join in snowball fights in the street.
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Fresno
Cal
Snow melts quickly as Seattle sees light fall
About half an inch of snow fell in Seattle today but melted on contact with the pavement. A low pressure system near Vancouver Island will move southeast bringing rain or snow tonight and Saturday in the Puget Sound region. Forecast calls for rain or snow tonight and Saturday with moderate easterly winds.
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Seattle
Vancouver Island
Puget Sound
Wife on Stand in Trial of Dr Joslen
Mrs Otto C Jessen testifies in San Francisco on behalf of her husband in a trial charging betrayal by Dr Joslen. She recalls a August 1910 meeting with Ethel Williams and Joslen, and describes a quarrel at the home and a promise never to meet again.
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Joslen
Ethel Williams
Seattle
San Francisco
United Preas
Otto C. Jessen
Lawlor
Candy
F. J. Murphy
Ethel
St. Francis Grill
Murphy
Judge Golden
Ray Wolfson
Girls’ Club
Jewelers robbed as 500 LAPD chase man
Mor ris Marin, a downtown jeweler, is assaulted and robbed of diamonds worth 4000 dollars by Juan Jose, an East Indian, who escapes after a lengthy pursuit. Burly motorman R E Beeson captures him after a confrontation on a Sixth street car. Marin remains in serious but improving condition at Emergency Hospital.
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United Preas
Los Angeles
Morris Marin
Juan Jose
R. E. Beeson
Jose
Marin
Crow Street
Beeson
Barber Michael Marrions Near-Fatal Self Stabbed in Joke
In Pomona California on December 29 the barber Michael Marrions stabbed himself with a pocketknife. He told the surgeon it was a big joke and laughed despite the blade missing his heart by an inch.
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Pomona
Cal
Michael Marrions
Salvation Army Barred in Russia by Ministers
St. Petersburg authorities report that a decree from the Council of Ministers bans the Salvation Army from operating in Russia. The move follows ongoing state control of religious and charitable groups.
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ST. Petersburg
Council of Ministers
Salvation Army
Russia
Seattle Police Rule New Year Eve Bars Close At Midnight
Chief Bannick outlines Seattle city policy for New Year Eve celebrations. Saloons must close at midnight and liquor sales in cafes stop when the clock strikes twelve. Patrons are urged to celebrate legally, with police enforcing orderly conduct and confetti, horns, and nonessential displays allowed under the law.
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Bannick
Seattle
Two Timid Married Men and the Midnight Noise
In Seattle two timid married men called police after hearing mysterious noises at night. At 2708 29th Ave S, Mrs Phipps answered the door to a prankish scene, while 1324 Sturges Road yielded an empty home as Mr Primer and a cop searched for a culprit.
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Seattle
la Dilemma
Phipps
Sturges Road
Primer
Mr. Primer
La Follette Draws Rapt Crowd in North Baltimore Rally
Senator Robert M. La Follette of Wisconsin drew 2,500 supporters as every shop in North Baltimore closed for his speech. He explained why he was a candidate for the presidential nomination, receiving an enthusiastic welcome from the crowd.
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Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
Are You a Helpless Dad in Your Own Home
A married man argues husbands should handle basic home duties from cooking to child care. He shares practical tips on washing dishes, cleaning, and nursing to ease wives' burden and improve household efficiency. The piece invites readers to learn simple tasks for everyday emergencies.
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