University Student Lost in Woods Near Chuck Mountain
A search party of over one hundred men combs the woods near Chuck Mountain and Lake Somish for Edward Hughes, a University of Washington freshman and Bellingham High School graduate, missing since Monday. Superintendent Hughes arrived from Seattle to assist as teams continue the hunt with hopes fading that he is alive.
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United Press
Bellingham
Chuck Mountain
Lake
Edward Hughes
Suprintendent Hughes
Seattle
Young Hughes
Bellingham High School
Unaiversity of Washington
Growth in City Labor Union Membership and Wages
The Labor Council and Trades Assembly report rising union membership in the city, with 116 new members added under the general organization. Wages within the unions have increased by 15 to 25 percent over the past year, according to Frank W. Cotteri.
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Io Beattie
Lacrosse
The
Labor Council
We Trades Assembly
Frank W. Cotteri
Reign of Crime Terrorizes Tacoma
The Tacoma Police chief, Maloney, plans to halt a wave of nightly robberies spreading terror. A single arrest is reported as thieves steal money and belongings from citizens near North Patth, South Ninth, North 12th, and South 15th. Victims include A C Thompson, M Hira Hanson, August Taylor, and Ella Woods. A note on power and speed ends with a non sequitur about electricity.
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United Press
Po Tee Maloney
Poe
All Rey
North End
A.C. Thompson
North Patth
Hira Hanson
South Ninth
August Taylor
North 12Th
Taylor
Ella Woods Wen
South 15Th
Yakima
Klondike Gold Strike Staked Along Black Hill Creek
News from Dawson reports the Black Hill creek discovery on the Stewart river tributary is staked along its full 33 mile length. Miners are prospecting and taking out dumps with claims valued from 5 000 to 30 000 dollars each.
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United Press
Dawson
Black Hille
Stewart River
Actress Leslie Carter Payne Declared Bankrupt
United Press reports New York receiver Kera T. Prentins appointed for actress Leslie Carter Payne and for actress Henrietta Crossman and her husband Maurice Campbell after bankruptcy petitions filed yesterday. Carter Payne’s schedule shows liabilities of 194414 with 186444 unsecured and assets of 5926.
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New Yonk
Jan
Kera T. Prentins
Leslie Carter Payne
Henrietta Crossman
Maurice Campbell
Carter Payne
Haywood Has Not Resigned From Federation Post
Denver reports dispute over William D. Haywood position with the Western Federation of Miners. Ernest Mille says Haywood did not resign and the executive committee granted him a vacation with speaker tours planned amid confusion at federation headquarters.
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Denver
William DD. Haywood
Boise
Steunenberg
Idaho
Western Federation of Miners
Ernest Mille
Port Warden Spaulding Reports Rising Port Trade in 1907
The annual port report shows strong growth at this port with a marked increase in 1907 over 1906. Alaska and the Orient contribute notably to the gains as flour and wheat expenditures reach $15,611,766.
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Spaulding
Tom
Alaska
Orient
Leap Year and Matrimony Motifs Rake Through Love Traditions
A 1908 essay argues leap year stirs women to propose while men cling to single life. It notes social customs, gender dynamics, and the cleverness of women in seizing marriage opportunities during leap years, predicting a bold year for brides.
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Garden of Love
Santa Claus
Swear-off list for New Year reflects public figures
A humorous roster lists politicians and public figures in a New Year vow theme. Names such as M. A. Matthews, Jacob Furth, Marty Carroll, Lewis, Prof. Ed Meany, Maj. Otto A. Case, and George Hood appear in satirical entries about reform resolves and public life. The piece lampoons annual pledges and the persistence of old habits across society.
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Ewearoff
Trek
M. A. Matthews
Jacob Furth
Marty Carrollt
Lewis
Wit H. Morris
Judge Humphries
Registration Begins For City Election Voter Roll
Registration of voters for the municipal and general elections of 1907 starts at city hall under Chief Registration Clerk P. H. Wilson. Clerks handle about 1,500 registrations daily, with space tight and calls for expanded staff and hours as primary approaches.
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P. HM. Wilson
Wilson
Ryven
Prominent Walla Walla Lodge Woman Dies Suddenly
Mia La F Shaw 56 a longtime trust member of the Odd Fellows home died of heart disease at her Walla Walla residence. She led Sunshine Club and held prominent roles in the Eastern Star and Rebekahs. She married Le F A Shaw in 1878 and was the first Rebekah assembly president in Washington.
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United Press
Walla Walla
Mia
F. A. Shaw
Rebekahs
Ahe
le F. A
Rebekah
Washia
Oddsews
Guu
Chief refuses patrolman recall over disciplinary ruling
Chief of Police Lee will not restore Patrolman Coleman after a 60 day suspension ending in October. He contends the patrolman is unfit for duty and that reinstating him would demoralize the department despite a civil service commission ruling allowing return after the 60 days.
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Board of Civil Service Commissioners
Coleman
Fremont
Nea
Department
Wappenstein
Evil Service Commission
Wappenstine
Who Pays for Ads in Seattle Republican
Lottie Templeton alias Lottie Campbell and Grace O Gard was arrested at the Union depot while buying a Tacoma ticket and taken to headquarters. Detectives Clark and Adams charged 64. she will be held for a while.
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Lottie Campbell
Grace O'Gard
Union Depot
Tacoma
Clark
Adams
Wile J
Benefit for Home Aid Draws Seattle Support
A major fundraising effort for the Washington Children's Home follows a deadly fire that killed two children. Alexander Pantages and the Lots theater plan a big benefit matinee on January 8 to raise funds, with many patrons expected to attend. Small gifts of five or ten dollars or less are encouraged for those unable to give larger sums.
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Seattle
Washington
Alexander Pantages
Lots Theater
Lots
Submarines to Protect Puget Sound Adopted by Seattle Chamber
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce passed a resolution urging Congress to fund submarines for Puget Sound defense. It explains harbor depth makes mines impractical and advocates submarines like the Octopus type for protection. The action will be sent to Washington immediately. In Pierre South Dakota the supreme court voided parts of the state pure food law requiring cat medicine formulas.
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Puget Sound
Congress
Seattle
Pierre
Supreme Court
Candidates dispute paid advertising cards in Seattle
Councilmen Reynolds Crichton and Murray deny paying for cards running as paid advertising in the Seattle Republican. The article notes multiple candidates disavow knowledge of the cards amid speculation that someone other than the candidates funds the notices to influence nominations.
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Councilman Reynolds
Seattle
Republican
Councilman
Tenth Ward
Reynolds
Crichton
Strike Threat Looms at Portland Mills
Notice served by the Iron Trades Council warns that nonunion workers must be discharged or risk a general strike. If not resolved, laborers may refuse to work and halt operations tomorrow morning after the idle period ends.
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United Presey
Portland
Ore
Jatt
Iron
Iren
Rail commissions estimates face challenge from U R N fight
By United Press. Olympia San 1 Ntte practically assures Great Northern and Northern Pacific will accept state railway commission experts cost of te reduction and present value of the railroads of those two companies five the U R N will fight the commission estimates.
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Great Northern and Northern Pacific
State Railway Commission
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