Uncle Sam launches cheap parcel post for Seattle area
The article announces a new parcel post service starting New Year with Seattle stations in Ballard and downtown plus eight city stations. It outlines weight limits of 11 pounds and total dimensions, explains stamps and weighing, and notes safe items and home delivery as the system rolls out.
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Sam
Uncle Sam
Ster Russell
le Sam
New Parcel Post
Seattle
Ballard
Columbia
Georgetown
Green Lake
Nippon
Taylor's Mill
University
City
Jackson
E. Pine
Fremont
15Th
Adama
Queen Anne
Boston
Dallas
California
W. Holgate
Taft Faces Bitter Fight Over Goethals Appointment
Washington reports indicate strong opposition to confirming Col. Geo Goethals as civil governor of the Panama Canal Zone as Taft returns to the White House. Some members of the House Commerce Committee oppose his control of civil government and push for changes before Senate action.
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Col
Geo . Goethals
Panama Canal Zone
Taft
White House
Canal
Senate
Fed
House Commerce Commission
Goethals
Oregon-Washington R N showcases new luxury car
The Oregon Washington Railroad Navigation Co hosts Seattle guests for an open reception aboard a newly added cafe observation car. Four of these all in one cars debuted on the Seattle runs, praised for beauty and utility. Visitors may inspect the car at Oregon Washington Station Avenue and Jackson through 5 PM with refreshments served.
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Oregon-Washington Reailroad Navigation Co
Seattle
Northwest
Oregon-Washington
Avenue and
Jackson
Night school fills with diverse learners in Seattle
In Seattle the Y M C A hosts a class of 24 adults learning citizenship and English under EB Merkley with 19 nationalities represented including Chinese Japanese Greeks Russians and Italians The class aims to foster international peace and good citizenship as thousands attend night schools citywide and workers like Jim Hremmer seek to improve their lives by studying after long days.
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Abc
Keith Merkley
America
Markley
Seattle
Jim Hremmer
Merkley
Seattle Welcomes New Year With Pageant and Bells
Seattle plans varied celebrations as 1912 ends and 1913 begins. Churches and venues host entertainments, the Bon Marche lights a large sign, Cavanaugh's band performs, and residents toast with songs and revelry as the clock strikes midnight.
Mad dog in Baltimore school bites ten children
A large dog ran amuck in a Baltimore public school injuring ten pupils before teachers and students used rulers and other implements to drive it out. A boy saved two mates by shoving them into a classroom and a teacher then rescued him before a policeman killed the animal in the street.
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Baltimore
Dee
Judge criticizes high priced wife apparel in alimony case
In Jersey City, Vice Chancellor Garrison says a husband’s duty ends at reasonable apparel costs. Holton’s price list for his wife draws sharp remarks as to credit limits. In Oregon, the state supreme court affirms Benton County murder convictions of the Humphrey brothers and orders resentencing.
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United Press
Jersey City
N. J
Garrison
Geo. G. Holton
Holton
Salem, Ore
Supreme Court
Humphrey Brothers
Benton County
Kansas City Dads After U S Judge
Kansas City commissioners adopted resolutions demanding the impeachment of United States Judge John Pollock after a decision allowing Kansas Natural Gas Co to raise rates from 14 to 31 cents per thousand cubic feet. The ruling blocks the city from enforcing a 20 cent gas ordinance, forcing 42 cities in Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma to pay higher rates.
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Kansas Natural Gas Co
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United States
John Pollock
Pollock
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma Cities
Fortune for $4 per week cigarmaker to claim large legacy
Miss Sleight an 18 year old cigarmaker in Kingston New York who earned four dollars weekly for a year will travel to Vancouver British Columbia to claim a residuary legacy from Mrs. Charlies Vandewater of Kingston. The estate is described as worth several millions and Miss Sleight met Vandewater two years ago at an Atlantic City hotel.
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Atlantic City
Indicted in Death of Dr Helen Knabe in Indiana
A year after the nude mutilated body of Dr Helen Knabe, ex state bacteriologist, was found, a jury indicted veterinarian W B Craig and J M Ragsdale of Indianapolis for murder. Craig named principal, Ragsdale accessory after the fact. Indictment arose from detective work by loan club women.
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Indiana
Helen Knabe
Het Rimeata
W. B. Craig
J. M. Ragsdale
Indianapolis
Craig
Ragsdale
Webster
Baby rescued after slipping into furnace air pipe
In Gentry Missouri on December 21 a 10 month old child fell from a floor grate into a hot air pipe leading to the furnace and down to the water tank. The mother saw the child vanish and called for help. The unjointed pipe allowed a rescue unharmed, and the baby owes its life to slipping into the pipe feet first to avoid drowning.
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Gentry
Ray Gibson
Garment Workers Picket Factories Across City
The strike by the Malesment Workers' union led to active picketing of nearly 4000 clothing shops and factories in New York. Strikers claim about 100000 workers out, while the Employers' Association cites 25000 as the outer figure. Little disorder reported as major establishments feel crippled per strikers, though owners dispute the claim.
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Dy United Prees
New York
Malement Workers’ Union
Employers’ Association
Rebels mass near Sonora border fueling invasion fears
A large force of Mexican rebels camped at Opitas in Chihuahua opposite Sonora, according to dispatches received in Douglas Arizona. The reports reinforce existing speculation that another invasion of Sonora is planned.
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Ariz
Opitas
Chihuahua
Sonora
Romanian Deputies Approve 50 Million Military Credit
After an all night session the Roumanian chamber of deputies unanimously voted a 50 million military credit as Romania seeks leverage in the Turko Balkan war and to back demands with force. In Los Angeles Carl Reidelbach’s trial resumes as he hurled an infernal machine at the central police station, Judge William Reidelbach presiding.
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Roumanda
Los Angeles
Carl Reidelbach
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William Reidelbach
Brokers Under Investigation In Bond Sales
Portland reports prosecutors may charge a number of brokers after testimony at A J Riehl trial alleging mafia ties to fraud. L Barton testified he bought bonds in good faith then sold them after learning they were worthless, noting Seattle purchases at 50 cents per thousand while brokers sold as high as 800 dollars per thousand.
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Portland
A. J. Riehl
Kiel
Oregon-Washington Trust Co
L. Barton
Seattle
Wife accused of luring daughter in $50,000 suit
New York December 31. Mrs Aime Crocker Gourad is charged in supreme court with inducing her daughter to shift affections from her husband to another man. Walter Morgan Russell files a complaint seeking $50,000 in damages.
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New York
Aime Crocker Gourad
Walter Morgan Russell
Supreme Court
Flag desecrators sentenced to prison for riot in Los Angeles
Mike Mutich and George Zionich each receive ninety day sentences for desecrating the American flag during Christmas Day riot in Los Angeles. Both are ordered to serve terms in prison.
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Los Angeles
Mike Mutich
George Zionich
Dentists Promise Painless Care and Money Back Guarantee
A dental office advertises painless dentistry, high grade materials, and expert work. The ad claims efficiency remains high while eliminating pain and offers a money back guarantee if patients are not satisfied. Manager L RA Clark BO D at 1405 Third Ave NW Cor Union notes.
Demonstrations and Real Estate Ads At Kirkland and Seattle
A dense fragment lists a special demonstration for a hand powered stump puller in Seattle with dates and location at 8701 Greenwood Phinney Car. It also advertises a room house near Green Lake station for 2500 and land near Kirkland ferry with payments. Contacts include Walter J. Fitzpatrick and Burke and Farrar agents.
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Walter J. Fitzpatrick
Washington
Apts
Seattle
Wash
Green Lake Station
Fir Vier Oe Lake
Obcar Jensen & CO
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4Th & Pike
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House
Arden
Burke & Farrar
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Kirkland
Burke & Rar
Son Park
Por Farms
Mpritusle Hooper
Realty
Seciael Uieg Eee Haat
Lost Savings Book and Jewelry Reward Notice
Finder sought for return of Lost Savings book No 18064 and a Tadge Masonic share with a diamond. Describes various locations and a liberal reward for information. Contact Ot man 661 Thirday Seattle and American Messenger Co 123mon st for recovery rewards including silver items and a suit case of clothes.
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Otel Savoy
First Av
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Great Northern
King St. Etation
Engine House
Cate
Otman
Seattle
Windrous Park
American Messenger Co
Wanted Female Help for January Fund Drive
Classified notice seeks 100 women to assist in a January fundraising effort. Call December 30 or 31 at 228 Globe Block First and Madison or contact Elliott at 3665 Woman for general housework in Seattle. Also mentions skirt parlors and millinery remodel connected to shops in various downtown addresses.
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Hone Elliott
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Eivetric Co
Farm Lands offer big weedless acres at $30 per acre
Mt Vernon district in Skagit county touted as Western Washington’s top farming area. Seller claims 3,000 acres with 8 miles lake frontage near Mt Vernon seeks 100 settlers, offering land at 30 dollars per acre with 10 year payments and optional house lumber on monthly terms. Includes waterfront homes and camping potential. free circulars available. Also advertises dairy ranch and real estate services in Seattle and at 1113-14 American Bank Building.
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Mearket
Arsdale & Co
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Mt. Vernon
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Washington
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Paters
Seattle Trust Co
West Coast Land Co
American Bank
Loke
EST Coast Land CO
Burke & Farrar
Local Agency Branches With Same Rates At Main Office
The paper lists agency locations at 220 Unston St and 6409 Ballard Ave with Souvenir and corlo Shop and P M Mellics. Branches offer same rates as the main office and accept notices left there. Transient rates are 10c per line or six lines for the price of five for cash ads.
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