Mystery surrounds death of Seattle saloon man Osinga
John Osinga a Seattle saloon proprietor died at Monod hospital from a brain clot after Christmas Eve illness. Dr J A Ghent autopsy suggested possible foul play withSandbag impact while Acting Coroner Wiltse awaited official notice and further investigation.
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Mayor On Warpath Targets Uptown Undesirables
The mayor vows immediate action to clear the denizens of the underworld from the uptown districts. He aims to act at once to restore order and safety for residents and businesses.
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Dr Leroy Chadwick Arrested Off Fire Island
News reports Dr Leroy Chadwick and his daughter Mary were found aboard the Praetoria at Quarantine off Fire Island. Sheriff Barry arranged custody and planned extradition to Cleveland with bail set at 10000 dollars as Chadwick fights forgery charges.
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Western Union to Time Midnight by Telegraph Beats
The Western Union Telegraph Company announces a government backed plan to start at 11 56 tonight and beat off the seconds until midnight. They will skip every half minute and remove five at each minute to synchronize city clocks. Citizens are urged to have watches ready for the correction.
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City approves 200 a month aid to Wayside Hospital
The finance committee of the city council yesterday agreed to provide 200 monthly to Wayside Emergency hospital for the coming year. This is the same amount previously allowed.
Crushed by Falling Walls in Chicago Fire
Six cottages destroyed and six firemen injured after walls collapsed during a blaze at 184 Van Buren Street. The Peninsular Store and two adjoining buildings housed Cash Buyers and Zene Gram. flames gutted the structures, with one wall falling outward and trapping cottages. Firemen rushed occupants out before more damage. Damages run into several hundred thousand dollars.
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Water Shut Off Affects City Districts Monday
Water will be shut off in all high and intermediate districts Monday from 4 a.m. to 12 p.m. for connecting the new main with the city system.
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Death by own action rattles coroner claim
A post mortem on Gus Taylon, believed to have died of heart disease yesterday, reveals death by poisoning. The stomach contents are being analyzed by a chemist as Acting Coroner Wiltsle told a Star reporter this morning.
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Fisherman Tuylen Found Dead Near Spokane Yard
Tuylen, a fisherman, was found dead in his shack near Abraham's brick yard at the west end of Spokane Avenue. The cause of death and whether it was self-inflicted remain undetermined due to poor condition of the body.
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Hall Removed By Roosevelt
Roosevelt removes Portland District Attorney John H. Hall amid land fraud case probes. Grand jury expected to indict Congressman Binger Hermann this afternoon. Hall denies knowledge of charges and claims no opportunity to answer.
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Teachers Elect Officers at State Education Meeting
Spokane December 31 Washington State Educational association closes its convention with new officers led by J A Tormey as president. C M Sherman C O Whitney and F L Calkins elected to key roles along with a new legislative committee and the next meeting set for North Yakima.
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Christ Could Not Have Been a Socialist Debate Set
Dr. Hermon F. Titus will discuss the affirmative and Rev. H. D. Stanley the negative of the subject Jesus Christ Could Not Have Been a Socialist at Carpenters' hall Sunday evening at 7 p m
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A New Year Choice Between Drink and Sweet Charity
The piece contrasts a night of heavy drinking with a wholesome alternative. It urges leaving work early, avoiding alcohol fueled revelry, and choosing a loving quiet celebration with sweets, a warm family gathering, and a heartfelt New Year greeting. It promotes temperance and domestic happiness over spree.
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Mayor Ballinger Backs District Curbs on Lewd Women
The Star quotes Mayor Ballinger declaring Seattle has a restricted district where social vice is tolerated while other areas will enforce law and decency. He states lewd women will not carry on practices after the deadline, framing the city’s approach to vice control.
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Mayor Ballinger Plans Strict Action Against Upriver District
City reports detail Mayor Ballinger's vow to enforce anti vice laws to purge the uptown social evil. He seeks to corral sex workers below the deadline and expand police measures, claiming 600 to 1,000 offenders operate above the line. He pledges cooperation from officials to restore order in Seattle.
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Lawson vows expose on Standard Oil and Rogers crowd
Boston December 31 Thomas W Lawson declares he will publish a statement next Monday that will jar Wall Street and rouse Standard Oil and its allies to a rude awakening, promising a sharp challenge to his foes in the fight he says he has not eased.
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KILLED IN COLLISION NEAR OKLAHOMA CITY
Engineer Curry and Fireman Butts died in a collision between a passenger and freight train on the Choctaw Oklahoma and Gulf railroad about 30 miles west of Oklahoma City. Several passengers were injured.
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Additional slide on Boren Avenue endangers homes
Rainstorms caused another embankment slide on Boren Avenue just north of Pike Street. A shack was carried away by the caving earth and several residences may be undermined if sliding continues. Chairman Mullen and Assistant Engineer Jeffrey inspected the site and a temporary bulkhead may be built.
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