Tragic Cable Accident Kills Maxwell on Queen Anne Hill
J Maxwell of the cable repair gang for Electric Co is killed when a counterweight car descends on Queen Anne Hill. The 40 year old, married with children, was dragged under the wheel as workers attempted to stop the runaway, with his body found beneath the counterweight. His brother Reveanne and others heard his screams amid the fatal crash. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
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Anne Hill
J. Maxwell
the Electric Co
Reveanne
C Max
Queen Anne Hill
Maxweilly
Max
Maxwell
Kempster
Butterworth
Reid
Beautiful Seattle Snow stoppes city with frosty cheer
Winter grips Seattle with heavy snows as residents cope by turning off water, feeding coal, and enjoying picnics on frozen ponds. Children sled and skate while a few officials dispute official temperatures and warn of icy streets across Green Lake and Lake Union areas.
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Seattle
Court House Frame-Up Shocks City Officials
A sensational report in The Star alleges a political pact among local leaders to swap offices. The piece implicates Jos Eaton and Pete Smith in a backroom deal to place Smith as treasurer and Rutherford ally Abraham as assessor, with concealed discussions and anxious reactions across downtown. Palmer reportedly witnessed events, while public reaction remains unsettled.
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Smith-Eaton
Rutherford
Pete” Smith
Pete
Abra
Raton
Fon
Man Hurt In Collision On Slippery Streets
Edmond Geraty, a toaster tinker, was seriously hurt when his wagon was demolished after being struck by an East Unter car on Union Street near 26th Avenue. His horse died and he was rushed to Seattle General Hospital with head injuries.
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Edmond Geraty
17Th Av
Geraty
KB. Union St
26Th Av
Seattle General Hospital
Hea Ih
Madison St. Wan
Clower
Ellensburg Hay & Gravite
Mth
Northeast Storm Warning Continues
A northeast storm warning remains in effect with the meteorological outlook indicating ongoing wind and precipitation risks through the next 24 hours. Authorities urge residents to stay indoors and secure loose items as visibility and travel conditions deteriorate.
Legislators Move Toward Olympia as Spokane Feud Rumors Grow
An advance guard of the state legislature stopped in Beattie on its move to Olympia. Rumors of a Spokane and King county split circulate as Meigs of Yakima faces skepticism as speaker. A caucus may seek to sway members, while several King county delegates deny knowledge of any meeting. Lieutenant Governor Hay met with colleagues as plans for the future unfold.
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Olympia
Beattie
Spokane
King County
Meig
Yakima
Renick
King
Ole Manson
Lieut
Gev. Hay
Dress Like a Swell for $10 in Seattle
A 1910s style guide extols buying from second hand clothing dealers to complete a fashionable outfit on ten dollars. It touts footwear, hats, and coats at affordable prices and describes a tailored fit marketed as a real bargain, with the seller offering a dramatic, almost theatrical fitting.
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Seattle
Isos Hess Besa
Husband chases wife for six months ends in arrest
D Montgomery a waiter and Mrs J Adama eloped from Vancouver to Portland and Seattle before being arrested by Patrolman Garland. Adame a logger tracked them to Seattle but missed them until morning. They face disorderly conduct charges in police court tomorrow. the husband will not press heavier charges.
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D. Montgomery
J. Adama
Vancouver
Wash
Garland
Adame
Portland
Seattie
Newsies to Visit 3rd Ave Theatre
Manager Dick French of the Third Avenue theatre and Allen Curtis of the Curtis Musical Comedy Co. plan a special bill for the Newsies next Friday night at the 3D Avenue theatre alongside the musical comedy Jakey Mikey and Ikey. Over 400 news boys, led by union captains, will assemble Thursday above Pikest and march to the theatre.
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Dick French
Third Avenue Theatre
Allen Curtis
The
Curtis Musical Comedy Co
Beacon Hill Club backs Star ordinance on streetcar riders
At a Beacon Hill Improvement Club meeting last night a resolution was approved urging Councilman Eugene Wayne to vote for and support The Star's streetcar passenger limit ordinance, introduced in council by Alderman Weaver.
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Beacon Hill Improvement Club
Eugene Way
Star
Alderman Weaver
The Clothes Trade Tales From a City Shop
A shrewd dealer describes a cosmopolitan clientele and rising trade as many depart or seek cash. He boasts low prices, selling full outfits from top to toe for $10 and sometimes as low as $4, with customers ranging from travelers to sons of wealthy families.
Standards on Trial Again Oil Case Set for Retrial
U S District Attorney Wit asked Judge K M L for a retrial in the oil case known as the Standard of 29 900 009 amid a sudden movement in court. Art Miller for the defense said he could be ready for trial by Monday at the earliest as the case moved toward a new round.
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Om O
U. S
Withereon Red
United States
Ones
Art Miller
Cosgrove Delays South Departure to January 11
Congrove of West Virginia postponed his departure for Olympia to be inaugurated on Monday January 11. He continues to improve and was seen about the hotel lobby last night. The postponement was decided after it became clear there was no need to hurry.
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Cosgrove
Cal
Ty VF
Elect Congrove
Olympia
Congrove
Blizzard Grips South as Temps Plunge Sharp
A fierce blizzard swept the southern United States during the night, driving temperatures to 30 and 40 degrees below zero in some areas. In Wisconsin the mercury fell 62 degrees, leaving Pond du Lac and nearby towns enduring extreme cold and suffering.
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St.ts, Mo
U. P
United States
Fe Lm
Chicamo
Pond du Lac
Wis
Monthly Presse Club Banquet Meeting Notes
A monthly meeting of the Presse Club is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at the Chamber of Commerce offices as requested to be present.
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Presse Club
Chamber of oCmerce Bers
Speakers List Set for Grand Street Meeting
In addition to those already announced Mrs I M Jennings and F M Prink will speak at the anti race temé k meeting to be held in the Grand next Friday Mrs Jennings is president of the Federation of Women's Clubs in this city.
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I. M. Jennings
4. M. Prink
Jennings
Federation of Women's Clube
Uncle Gam Reveals Interior Annual Report Glimpses
Scattered facts from the Interior Department annual report note patents issued that year. Alaska has 21 000 permanent white residents and gold production valued at 1 400 977 dollars. The U S government funds 38 913 100 dollars and maintains 25 bird protection reservations. Indian lands marketed oil exceed 40 000 000 barrels.
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Y of the Interior
Rico
Alaaka
Alaska
United States
Indiana
Appointment with a Lady Fails Over a Horse Dilemma
A young man planned an engagement with a woman, but the meeting at a livery stable went awry. Only an old shaky horse remained. the man hired it and waited nearly an hour for the woman, who after viewing the setup refused the appointment. The man insisted the horse would be fine, while she worried the horse might die from age.
Weather Forecast Forecast for Tonight and Thursday
Fair tonight and Thursday with fresh to strong northeast winds shaping the regional outlook.
Public Utilities Chief Urged to Probe Seattle Streetcars
The Star urges Mr. A. V. Bouillon to lead an honest investigation of Seattle streetcar conditions amid alleged ties between council members and Seattle Electric Co. It pressures Bouillon to reveal who supports or resists reform and to put officials on record. The editor declares the test a great opportunity for the public.
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A. V. Bouillon
Public Utilities
Bouillon
The
Star
Seattle
United States
Seattle Electric Co
Mr. Bouillon
Electric Company
Hains Denies Affairs Claims During Trial Interrogation
During the trial for his life over the shooting of William Annis, Thornton Jenkins Hains is pressed with sensational questions about his alleged love for Claudia Hains. Special Prosecutor Darrin targets motives tied to his brother’s wife, while defense argues the line of inquiry is improper.
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Flushing
L. 1
A. P
Thornton Jenkins Hains
William Annis
Peter C. Hains
Claudia
Darrin
Annis
Jenkins Hains
Wolil
McIntyre
Hains
Crane
Veice
Haine
Messina and Reggio Silent Tombs Evacuations Underway
Evacuation of Reg gio began and Messina to be cleared leaving troops only by week end. Soldiers will patrol ruins for survivors as fear of typhoid rises. Calabrian coast towns suffer thousands of deaths from lack of relief while American aid ships prepare to deliver supplies along the coast.
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Catania
U. P
Reggio
Messina
Rome
Hayrn
Lloyd Griscom
Civitavecchia
Recurring Shocks Rag Sicily After Major Temblor
From Palermo reports two of yesterday’s six tremors near Messina were the strongest since the great quake that devastated parts of Sicily and Calabria. The shocks add to damage concerns and emergency efforts across the region.
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Palermo
US PP
Messina
Sicily
Calabria
Fleet Off for Sicily
Fleet sails from Port Said on January 6 bound for Sicily in a naval movement. Vessels proceed in formation with escort ships and support craft. Commanders confirm mission scope and routine patrol duties as ground forces prepare ashore.
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Sicily
Port Said
Public lands and forests under U S control highlighted
The report notes nearly 20 million acres of public land entered last year, 165 national forests covering 167 974 586 acres, Iowa's land office straining to cover expenses, public lands yielding over 12 million dollars in receipts, Alaska owning 720 520 acres with coal potential, and timber trespass penalties exceeding 100 thousand dollars in a year.
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Uncle Sam
Secretary of the Interior
Iowa
Alaska
United States
Seattle franchise vote could aid Pine street streetcar line
The Beat- Ue Renton Southern bid to operate a Pine street franchise could link Fourth Avenue with Second and Westlake tracks, enabling a northern city network from Queen Anne to University District. Council must follow charter and sell to the highest bidder, challenging Seattle Electric Company influence.
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Council
Pine Street
Pine At
Beat- Ue
Renton & Southern
Seattle
City Council
Corporation Committee
Seattle Electric Company
Seattle, Renton & Southern
Corporations Committee
Beattle Electric Company
Beattie Electric Company
Washington
Pine St
Becond
Pike
Seconday. N
Westlake Av
Queen Anne District
Ballard
Fremont
Green Lake
University District
Star
Water Shutoff Notice Impacts Fremont Green Lake North Ballard
Water will be shut off in all intermediate service mains north of Latona bridge including Fremont Green Lake and old Ballard north of West 70th tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Latona Bridge
Fremont
40Th St
Green Lake
Old Ballard
West 70Th
Seattle Officials Warn of Water Famine If Waste Persists
Seattle water department warns that continuing to let faucets run to prevent frozen pipes could drain city reservoirs. Five feet drop in Volunteer and Lincoln Park reservoirs since the cold spell reduces capacity by about one third. Officials stress fire danger with empty tanks and announce enforcement of waste ordinances with a $2 penalty per violation.
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Seattle
Water Department
Lincoln Park
Woman Hurt by Stove Explosion In Vacant Cottage
Mrs Celia W Cook 2420 Day Ave suffered burns and scratches when a large range burst while frozen water pipes caused the blast at a vacant cottage 2419 Irving St she was preparing for tenants. Stove lids doors and cast iron fragments hurled through walls and windows. Plastering broke and all glass panes shattered in the house.
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Celia W. Cook
Irving St
Bank Clearings Report From Tacoma and City Banks
Bank clearings totaled 1,468,024 with balances of 130,864.26 in Tacoma. Other city clearings reached 859,988 with 70,549 in balances.
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Seattle
Tacoma
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