San Francisco chosen for Democratic National Convention
San Francisco was selected by the Democratic National Committee to host the June nominating convention, with June 28 set as the start. Hotels, railroads, and telegraph services prepare for crowds as telegraphic reservations surge. officials expect no wire congestion due to San Francisco’s status as the Pacific coast wire center.
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Bryan declares I have passed the age of soliciting your favor
President Wilson urges ratification of the peace treaty while William Jennings Bryan opposes turning it into a campaign issue. Bryan bluntly says he has passed the age of soliciting favor, warns against a minority in the senate dictating terms, and argues for the best achievable terms and quick ratification.
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Hugh Baillie
United Press
Washington
Democratic Party
Wilson
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Democratic National Committee
Altho
San Francisco
Senate
Gerard
Paria
Flames Sweep Alameda Homes Destroys Blockwide Area
A large Alameda fire yesterday leveled two city blocks after starting in a rear livery stable. Fire crews from Alameda Oakland and San Francisco contained the blaze, with four reported slight injuries from falling glass and several residents rescued from burning houses.
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Cal
Oakland
San Francisco
General Sherburne Renews Critique of Armistice Actions
General John H. Sherburne of the 26th Division told a House committee there was needless waste of American lives on the armistice dates. He said Pershing likely bore no personal responsibility for continuing the offensive on November 16 and 17, but that the AEF commander should have countermanded the attack orders.
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John H. Shernee
26Th Division
House
Sherburne
Labor Opposition to Hart's Action Repudiates Blake Appointment
The State Federation of Labor in Seattle today announced it will repudiate Gov. Hart's choice of E. P. Blake to fill a vacancy on the state industrial code commission. Blake, a Lumermen's association official, was named after William Short declined to serve, as the code panel was created by the legislature to study proposed industrial laws.
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E. P. Blake
State Industrial Tode Commission
Executive Council
State Federation of Labor
Seattle
Blake
Lumbermen's Association
William Short
Code Commission
Public speaker argues for labor and capital balance at banquet
Judge W H Pemberton of Bellingham addressed the Jackson day banquet in Meves cafeteria on the New Orleans battle anniversary. He urged that the public must not be disregarded in disputes between capital and labor. James T Lawler presided, L J Quimby spoke on Old Hickory as President, and Col J M Hawthorne attacked the Lost Ideals of the Republican Party.
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W. H. Pemberton
Bellingham
Meves
New Orleans
King County
Democratic Club
James T. Lawler
L. J. Quimby
Old Hickory
Col. J. M. Hawthorne
Republican Party
Militant Objector to Long Now Free
George Kostos, who allegedly struck his cousin Gust Marinakos with an ax during a dispute over a song at 107 Seventh Ave on November 1, was freed by Justice Otin W. Brinker who dismissed an assault charge on Friday. The judge absolved him, noting self defense and the prior argument over the song.
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Gust Marinakos
Seventh Ave
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Otin W. Brinker
Mexicans Fete Jap Officers
In gratitude for a week long visit, Mexican hosts honor the officers and crew of the Japanese cruiser Yakumo with a celebratory event marking the sailors departure.
Atlantic Fleet Heads to Maneuvers from Cape May and Guantanamo
The Atlantic Fleet headed by the battleship Oklahoma sailed from the Southern drill grounds off Cape May yesterday for Guantanamo. The force will conduct extensive maneuvers en route including aerial experiments by forty five of the navy's best fliers and may visit South America before returning.
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Oklahoma
Cape Meary
Guantanamo
Spokane Assault on Girl Leaves Worker Unconscious
An armed thug attacked Miss Anna Hardiman, a Spokane store employee, on the north side last night, spraying chloroform from a handkerchief and leaving her unconscious in the snow for about an hour before regaining consciousness.
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Anna Hardiman
German war criminals list narrowed for Allied trials
The Daily Mail reports the German Criminal List is reduced from 1,200 to 3,000 for trial before Allied tribunals. Some former leaders with slight charges may be freed, though the crown prince and Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria still face hints of trial.
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Mall
Rupprecht
Bavaria
Fear Heiress Kidnapping Report Sparks Chicago Mystery
Chicago January 4 Jeanne de Kay reports a missing protegee Jane Addams may have been raped by an old enemy or father figure investigated by police. The father, a meat business fortune maker in Mexico, was a former editor at Waukegan Illinois known as a two gun editor.
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Jeanne de Kay
Jane Addams
Mexico
Waukegan
Twogun
Wilson Letter Closes Door to Treaty Compromise
President Wilson’s Jackson Day letter is seen as closing any path to ratification with 64 votes. The letter signals the treaty will be an electoral issue and cannot be rewritten. Senators weigh Lodge reservations, Underwood conciliations, and a nationwide referendum as Borah pushes for the remnant anti ratification stance.
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United Press
Washington
Jan
Senate
Wilson
Democratic National Committee
League
Germany
Willam J. Bryan
Bryan
Bryan Wilson
Senator Lodge
McNary
Hitchcock
Underwood
Borah
Seattle voters must register rapidly before February primaries
With 16 days left, Seattle aims for 5 500 new registrations daily to reach 100 000 eligibles. By Thursday night 9 pm, 11 814 had registered leaving 88 186 to go. Chief Registration Clerk F E Coffin expects heavy turnout January 15 16 17 as books move to precincts. Registration ends at 9 pm Tuesday January 27.
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Seattle
FE. R. Coffin
Parents sue city for death of Harold Carroll
Thomas J. Carroll and Maud Carroll allege 17 year old Harold P. Carroll was killed when a runaway Capitol Hill street car crashed into a one man car on May 14 1919 at Eighth Avenue Priest. They seek 10000 in damages in superior court claiming the street car was old defective and brakes failed due to negligent handling.
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Thomas J. Carroll
Maud Carroll
Harold P. Carroll
Broadway High School
Priest
Capitol Hill
Eighthave
Superior Court
Capitol Hill Street
When Two Singers Tackle a Duet Narrows Time Yet Delays
A playful note on two performers tackling a duet. It suggests that combining voices could halve the effort but the task remains longer than expected due to coordination and harmony challenges.
Suits and Overcoats Offer Savings on All Purchases
A promotion claims customers save ten dollars on every purchase and receive top quality materials for suits and overcoats across America.
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