Four Men Watch for Release of Noted Criminal
Jack Chesterfield described as a dangerous criminal was released from Walia state penitentiary after a three sentence term. He vowed to four associates about revenge for his conviction and authorities fear another violent act. Chesterfield, a former photographer, once attempted escape by dynamiting his jail cell.
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Jack Chesterfield
Walia
Rfield
de H. C. Adama
Tom Smith
Qeeny Wise
Narmed Martin
Lacw
Chanter
Field
Cilitune
Chenterfield
Smith
Chesterfield
Water earnings show big increase for municipal system
The municipal water system earned 647 799 for the year, up from 550 000 last year, a near 14 percent rise. Operating expenses rise to about 960 000. net earnings around 687 000 after set asides for interest and sinking funds. Cedar River bond issue costs and bond interest reduce funds, with potential revenue diverted to debt service and system expansion.
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Wurrow
Cedar River
Violence at First Avenue construction foreseen by union
Contractors on First Ave faced a tense scene as about 10 non union workers arrived to the site this morning while a group of striking union men stood nearby. Police were requested to maintain order as carpenters opened a transfer barns project. The Building Trades Assembly named a publicity committee and a Wednesday meeting to secure full union attendance. A conference with A Y P exposition directors may be sought to resolve the dispute.
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By & Co
Puiiding Trades Assembly
Former Supervisor Thos 8 Drops Dead in San Francisco
Thos 8 a former board member and star witness against Louis Glass in the telephone boodie case collapsed and died in San Francisco on January 6.
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United Preas
San Prantisco
Jan
Thos 8
Board of Supervisors
Louis Glass
Bank Clearings and Balances Report for Three Cities
Beattie reports today clearings of 1 244 794 15 in balances 80 219 87. Tacoma shows clearings of 877 809 00 with balances 40 018 00. Portland records clearings of 831 561 00 and balances 21 965 00.
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Beattie
Tacoma
Portland
Local Campaign Sees Filing Delay for City Nominee
Ward councilman Con Russell T. Noyes, a city party nominee candidate, failed to file by Friday and lodged his declaration on Saturday. He plans to urge Comptroller Carrell to place his name on the official city party ballot.
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Russell T. Noyes
City Party
Carrell
Eliy Party
Students Return From Vacation At University Opening
Students returned from Christmas break did not attend in large numbers for the university opening. Co-eds wished a Happy New Year and mingled in the hallways as scholastic pursuits resumed with vigor. Interscholastic debating set to be the main early sport while spring preparations begin for athletic events and the Glee club plans performances.
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Lyon
Glee Club
Spenden Located in Billings After Escape
Emil Spenden, who fired twice at his alleged wife May Hoettenger in the Olympic apartments on Western Avenue months ago and escaped from Constable Shannon, has been found in Billings Montana. Shannon tracked his trail after a foggy pursuit and arrested him. Spenden will be brought back to face charges.
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Emil Sperden
Olympic Apartments
Western Av
Shannon
Billings
Mont
Spenden
May Hoettenger
Rpenden
Montana
Primary election deadlines debated by corporation counsel
Corporation Counsel Scott Calhoun holds that February 3 marks the direct primary election day and that declarations of candidacy were due last Friday. If his opinion stands, it will remove a portion of the Seventh district from the upcoming primary race.
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Corporation
Scott Calhow
Voter Registration Progress Ahead of Primary
Three hundred and forty voters registered at the city hall by 11 o clock, bringing total to 3 200 or one tenth of those to be registered. The process speeds up due to a circular from the William P Trimble club urging early registration. Abbe Garret, who scaled major Alpine peaks, dies at 79.
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Wiliam P. Trimble Club
Trim
Moore to Demand Liquor Closure Election Bluff
Mayor Moore plans a special message to the council requesting an ordinance to compel liquor sellers to close on the day of the direct election as a test of whether liquor interests will follow through on promises to shut down. The move aims to provide enforceable rules beyond voluntary compliance and signals a push to regulate saloon operations during the primary election.
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Moore
Olym
Leap-Year Race Promises Fun and Fashion Giveaways
A playful leap-year contest features whimsical prizes from Gut Glass Disk to Bon Marche and Quaker spices, with offers from Union Savings and Gates Jewelry. A cheeky romance interlude hints at courting tactics as a man seeks a bride, while practical deals tempt with vintage merchandise and savings.
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McCarthy Dry Goods Co
Bon Marche
50 000 Men Found Work
United Press reports 60 000 workers to be rehired January 13 across East St. Louis and nearby areas with plants resuming operations. The announcement specifies widespread reemployment by major industrial facilities in the region.
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ST. Louis
East St. Louis
Leap Year Marriage Contest Draws Four Applicants
The Star reports four women applied for Leap Year marriage prizes, keeping names private while seeking the first marriage. The editorial notes prizes offer a substantial start and that outcomes remain uncertain as applicants await official conditions.
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Anr
Pris
Steve
Woman Detains Lodger Over Room Stripping
Mrs Holton, owner of a roofing house at 115 Yesler Way, reports a temporary lodger stripped the room of portable furnishings including soap. The man paid for a week and vanished Sunday with two pillows, stained quilt, spread, towel, and window curtains.
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Mra Holton
Yesler Way
Gan
Congress Reopens After Holiday with Army Cut Plan
Congress reconvenes in Washington with Senate in session five minutes and a memorial adjournment for Senator Mallory of Florida. The Interstate Commerce Commission report is highlighted and John Sharp Williams introduces a bill to reduce the standing army to 3,000, allocating 16,000 to seacoast artillery.
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United Press
Washington, D.C
Jan Ge
Congress
Senate
Supreme Court Rules Employer's Liability Act Unconstitutional
In a decision dated January 6, the U S Supreme Court declared unconstitutional the employer's liability act of 1906 passed at the request of President Roosevelt. The ruling narrows federal workers compensation and shifts potential remedies to states.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
United States Supreme Court
Congress
Unclear OCR Narrative From Solon Patrol Report
An unor coherent OCR passage describes a patrolman and an offer related to a young daughter, with references to Solon and a civil service committee. The text is garbled and yields no verifiable event or names.
Thousand workmen return as plants reopen in Youngstown
United Press reports on January 6 thousand workers resuming jobs after the Republic Steel plant and the town Sheet and Tube company reopen in Youngstown Ohio restoring industrial activity following a shutdown.
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United Press
Youngstown. O
Planta
Repub
Town Sheet & Tube Company
Penstock Nears Completion at Cedar Lake Power Plant
City engineer J L Sesserant reports progress on the new penstock at Cedar Lake power plant. He says work is progressing satisfactorily and aims for completion in June. A light snow blanket covers the construction camp, with no frost hindering the project.
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Cedar Lake
J. L. Stan Sesserant
V. Vankele
Mr. Stan
New York Stocks Open Higher Amid Mixed Activity
The market showed an improved tone with broader leadership from Northern Pacific and Reading. Northern Pacific rose 3, Missouri Pacific slipped on nonaction about $6 million collateral trust notes maturing Feb 10, while Copper gained 2 and Reading rose, closing the day fractionally under peak prices.
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New York
Northern Pathe
Northern Pacific
Paul
Election Forms Preparation by City Officials
City officials including Corporation Counsel and the comptroller will prepare election forms for a primary. The process certifies precinct officials and verifies methods of voting, with election judges assigned and timelines set by the city for the primary.
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Corporation
Scott Cahouse
Comptrofe
Carrom
County bond sale looming over payroll warrants in Pierce County
With no market for salary warrants until the county bond issue result, pay day brought little hope. Banks refused to cash or accept warrants, awaiting tomorrow’s bond sale of 1.5 million dollars in 6 percent refunding bonds. Deputy Auditor Brier said bids were expected from several bond houses, while past arrangements had warrants cashed at a 5 percent discount if the sale succeeded.
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Barks
National Bank of Commerce
Gormley
Agnew
Board of County Commissioners
Brier
Seattle
Protest Against Wage Reduction at Ballard Union Session
At the opening session of the SS Union of America held in Ballard this morning a resolution was adopted opposing any wage cut for shingle levers. The national union pledges support to local unions fighting wage reductions. About 70 delegates attended as H. B. Rounds welcomed, with Rev. De M. A. Matthews giving the invocation and Mayor William Hickman Moore addressing the group.
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SS Union of America
Ballard
Tion
H. B. Rounds
Ballard Union
de M. A. Matthews
William Hickman Moore
International
Drowning of Bransford Child Amid Tidal Flooding
The five year old daughter of John Bransford drowned in the Bransford home backyard after flood waters backed up by a gale flooded the area. The incident occurred yesterday in Hoquiam Washington during high tide conditions.
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Hoquiam, Wash
Jac
John Bransford
Bransford
Thaw Goes On Trial For Stanford White Murder
In New York on January 6 Harry Kendall Thaw faced a second trial for the Stanford White killing. Justice Dowling ordered court, jurors were chosen amid delays, and Evelyn Thaw sat inside the railing as Thaw, confident, entered with his family visiting him.
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United Press
New York
Harry Kendall Thaw
Stanford White
Justice Dowling
Harry Thaw
Evelyn Thaw
Railine
More
William Thaw
George Carnegie
Josiah Thaw
Thaw
Littleton
Wm. F. Miller
Miller
Charles E. Gremmels
Jessie M. Partlon
America
Harry Kendal Thaw
Stani White
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Alpe
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Lumber Exchange
Proelss & McCoy Optical Co
Svarte
Teddy
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Solon
Pitty
Yivre
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York Stock Market
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Hoquiam
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Bar of Justice
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