Star Photographer Braves Sky for Last Smith Building Shot
Plummer the Star photographer climbs 30 stories to the Smith Building peak and hangs by a rope to photograph workers fitting the final terra cotta slab. He steadies his camera, signals the crane crew, and finally clicks the shutter as city editors push for the dramatic image.
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Smith Building
Plummer
City Desk
Star
Garcia
J. P. Marshall
Marshall
New York
Ets Aestate Spa
Fane
Séomel
Robert Pritt
Earl Shaw
Pritt
Shaw
Higgins and M'Ewan Resign From University Board
Regent John C. Higgins and President Alex F. McPwan resign amid governor Lister’s push to remove regents. Higgins argues terms protect independence and warns political influence will rise if the governor controls the board. New regents to be named by the governor. Kane’s removal cited as nonparallel to regent removals.
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John C. Higgins
University of Washington
Lister
Alex F. McPwan
Higgins
Board of Regents
Kane
Resentencing Planned for Bandit Ralph Farise in Murder Case
Los Angeles reports Judge Gavin Craig will resentence Ralph Farise on Friday for the murder of H. F. Montagne. Attorneys will seek mental unsoundness arguing the act did not qualify as first degree murder. If the death sentence is renewed, an appeal to the state supreme court seems likely. In San Francisco a robbery victim Chas Simons, a soldier, was relieved of 180 dollars and two diamond rings worth 3800 at a downtown hotel while ill and unable to resist.
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Calumet
Seattle
Michigan
Los Angeles
Gavin Craig
Superior Court
Ralph Farise
H. FB
Ban Francisco
Burellis
Chas. Simons
Simons
Judge Hears Puget Sound Transit Fare Appeal
Judge Mitchell of Thurston County Superior Court on December 31 took under advisement the appeal by Puget Sound Traction Light Power Co. of a state Public Service Commission order for 4 cent fare tickets sold by conductors on Seattle street cars. A decision is expected in two weeks and the company will not be required to sell tickets in the meantime. James B. Howe represented the company and Ralph Pierce the city.
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Olympia
Wash
Mitchell
Thurston County Superior Court
Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Co
State Public Service Commission
Seattle
James B. Howe
Ralph Pierce
Hyatt Powells School Ad Promotes Growth at 4th and Pine
An advertisement touts Hyatt Powells School at 4th and Pine as superior in bookkeeping and shorthand, noting higher costs and longer completion time but claiming real growth and better results for students.
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Hyatt Powells
Hyatt Powells School
4Th and Pine
Seattle Welcomes New Year With Plans Across City
Seattle officials and businesses prepare a citywide New Year celebration. Police cap liquor service after 1 a.m. crowds expected, with 50 000 to 100 000 merrymakers predicted and about 75000 spent on liquor. Hotels cafes and theaters report full bookings as watch night services and special concerts unfold.
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Bannick
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Greneker
Henriette
Mademoiselle
Hiram
Tione
Monsieur le Clerk
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California
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Torio
Formosa
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Eh Blen
Washington Hotel
Lesachi Park
Medina
Port of Commission
Deslys
Leachi
Ontab
Morrison
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Rothskeller
Savoy
Butler
Frye
City Hall Park
Billie Burke
Star Office
Northwestern Photo Supply Co., Inc
Eastman Kodak Co
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