Lincoln Day Banquet Draws Record Crowd in Seattle
A Lincoln Day banquet held at the Hippodrome pavilion drew 1208 attendees from Seattle and beyond. Spokane speaker J Webster praised the memory of Lincoln while others denounced Wilson policies. Ralph A Horr led event planning, with a musical program and a strong turnout of voters and party delegates.
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Goethals Lane and Houston In Line for Garrison's Success
Washington February 12 officials believe President Wilson will name a successor to War Secretary Garrison when he returns from a Potomac cruise. Names under consideration include Lane and Houston with Goethals also a possibility. Debate over candidates included Taft Root and Roosevelt among others at the gathering.
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Roosevelt
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Aberdeen
Wallace McCamant
Portland
Peter the Rubber Peter and the Fountain of Youth
A whimsical feature profiles a store display figure named Peter, a rubber childlike figure in Seattle Bon Marche’s children's department. The piece recounts Peter’s mysterious age, longtime affection from customers, and a Worcester, Massachusetts store's inquiry into his origin.
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Home-Grown Tenor Theo Johnston Returns Home For Concert
Theo Karl Johnston, once a Seattle high school student, has become a top tenor after signing with the New York Philharmonic and securing 22 Carmen performances with the Maine festival. His mother, at 1726 15th Ave, bakes a cake as he heads home for a Seattle Met concert before a return to New York.
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Maine
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New York Philharmonica Orchestra
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Philharmonic Orchestra
Metropolitan Theatre
Poison Plot At Banquet Sickens Guests
Police search for a missing sub-chef after arsenic laced soup sickens banquet guests including an archbishop. Investigators note large poison quantities and anarchist pamphlets found in the suspect’s room as they suspect a deliberate plot against society.
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Meteor sighting and artifact in Seattle intrigues local scene
Oscar Cross of Spokane Grain Co. observed a meteor streak and land near his office in Seattle. The fragment, weighing about a doubled fist, was labeled Exhibit A by company president Ben Shields. Professor Boothroyd of the University of Washington may offer explanation as fragment deteriorates. C F Hanlon of San Francisco to head cabinet of Pacific Coast Defense League.
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Spokane Grain Co
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast Defense League
One in Ten Pennsylvania Farmers Own Cars
Harrisburg Pa Feb 12 One of every 10 Pennsylvania farmers owns an automobile The total 22 608 is more than 14 percent of the state's licensed farmers last year indicating growing automobile ownership among farmers
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Bradford Replies to Charges Over Real Estate Appraisers
James E. Bradford corporation counsel says he will answer charges about real estate appraisers in condemnation cases. He defends using experienced appraisers and notes he also employs many others. He emphasizes appointing local men where possible and criticizes political attacks on witnesses.
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James E. Bradford
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Bradford
Banquet Notes and Political Jests at Lincoln Voters' Table
A Washington banquet saw Republican fare and a somber mood as a band played a funeral march while veterans searched seats. Speakers and attendees mixed jabs about Lincoln, suffrage, and party unity with lighthearted digs at Democrats and progressives.
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Princess Mary Adds Austrian Officer Beauty Case War Spoils
London Feb 12. Among latest treasures added to Princess Marys collection of war souvenirs is an Austrian officers beauty case containing a mirror rouge brilliantine and manicure powder.
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Two Engines Collide. Crews Jump to Escape
Inbound switch engine No. 14 of the Columbia and Puget Sound Railway crashed into an outbound empty passenger train on Railroad Avenue between Connecticut and Dearborn Streets at 8 10 am Saturday. The crews leaped to escape and were uninjured. the switch engine was completely wrecked.
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French Attack Wins in Champagne Trench Advance
French troops captured 300 yards of trenches in Champagne after a sudden grenade attack northeast of Mesnil secured the victory.
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Mesnil
Dollar Liner Sold to Japanese Firm
The American steamer Robert Dollar was sold in San Francisco to a Japanese corporation for more than 1 million dollars. The transaction was announced on February 12.
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San Francisco
Robert Dollar
Rain Sunday Douses Seattle’s Spring Hopes
Weather notes predict rain Sunday in Seattle ending a spell of springlike mild days. Forecasters warn that showers may dampen outdoor plans as residents hoped for warmer, sunnier weekend conditions.
Golf Bug Delays Hit Seattle Courses
Golfers must wait as Seattle Golf and Country Club and Jefferson Park near Seattle face slow conditions. Officials warn it will be about ten days before the first course allows play at the former and five days or more before the Jefferson Park course is ready for use.
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Seattle
Union Pacific Ads Stimulate Theorized Tourist Rush
Railroad officials claim a $60 000 year advertising push to attract East Coast visitors to the Northwest. Critics note uncertainty of a tourist surge and accuse Union Pacific of discriminatory practices while offering a Chicago to San Francisco round trip fare cheaper than Northwest routes.
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Grane Goes Unguarded to the Pen
Felix Crane once Seattle underworld boss arrived at Walla Walla penitentiary Friday night after snowbound delay. He served 2 to 5 year sentence for taking money from vulnerable women in exchange for police protection. Sheriff Hodge enabled the solitary trip and Crane carried $300 in cash.
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Canadian and American troops bolster Niagara defense
Preparatory measures near Niagara Falls increase garrison to 2,700 men with 15 machine guns after a rumor of enemy action. Toronto and Thorid detachments reinforce the boundary to deter possible German-American threats.
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Youngest British Major Promoted at 22
London February 12 The youngest major in the British army is Maj Gregson of the Monmouthshire regiment, promoted to major at age 22.
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Gregson
Monmouthshire Regiment
Marinos sue city over three day raid damage claim
A damage claim for 500 dollars was filed Friday by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Marino of 5809 11 Dunamish Ave. They allege police raided their home seeking liquor and docked the second floor for three days. Steam and water pipes froze as a result.
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Fred Marino
Duwamish Ave
Undine opens tomorrow at the American theatre
A full page ad on page 8 promotes the film Undine as a remarkable feature opening tomorrow. The notice urges readers to turn to page 8 for full details.
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