Private Agreement Reveals City Hall Role in Maison Barberis License
The Star publishes a detailed draft showing how Maison Barberis allegedly orchestrated a license transfer to mask ownership. It claims city officials including Ballinger Delaney and 12 councilmen winked at vice as the Maison complex operated under gilded privacy and luxury in Seattle. The document dated August 19 1964 transfers salon management to Clement Marcello and then back, detailing a scheme to secure a liquor license and shield original owners.
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Matson Barberis
Eee Barberis
Maison
Ballinger
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Delaney
Star
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Eacon
King County
Barberia
Marion Barber
Clement Marcello
Seattle County
Washington
Salon
Second Avenue
Beat
Hereas
OMS
Jack Barber
Maison Baris
Nquor An
Shell
Winter Snowstorm Grips Seattle With Massive Snowman Display
A heavy Seattle snowstorm dumps several inches overnight with ongoing flurries. Streetcar service suffers delays though resumes before 10 am. trains and mail stay light. Youths sculpt a colossal 12 foot snowman at Sixth Avenue and Pike Street, using a carpet roll for a cap and an American flag in hand.
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Weather Bureau
America
Third Avenue
Union Street
Inger
Seattle
Sound Country
Evergreen State
Oregon
Sixth Avenue
Pike Street
Burglary Reported on Fifteenth Avenue North
A North Seattle burglary occurred last night at 6517 Fifteenth Avenue North. Entry was gained by prying open a window. Items stolen include clothes, shoes, $8, jewelry, and small trinkets. The house was ransacked but occupants were not disturbed.
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Seattle
McDonald
Fifteenth Avenue
Portland obituary notes and wedding prominence
Portland report recalls Alice L Webb who rose to notice after marrying Brodiel L Duke and previously Mrs H Powell of a local hotel. It mentions Powell’s departure to Pennsylvania and secretive whereabouts, and records the funeral of Mrs Alicia Col at the Church of Immaculate Conception in Seattle at 2 o clock.
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Alice L. Webb
Ith Brodiel L. Duke
H. Powell
Powell
Pennsylvania
Alica Col
Imie Concapea
Star of the
Japs Capture British Ship In Sea of Japan Action
Tokio reports the cruiser To k'wa captured the British coal steamer bound for Vladivostok on January 11 in the Sea of Japan. London dispatches note two more British colliers captured near Roseley as warships operate off the coast. The report adds details of Russian cavalry actions and fleet movements amid ongoing hostilities.
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Asa Tokio
Tokiwa
Sea of Japan
Vladivostok
London
Roseley
Japanese Drive Back Russian Cavalry At New Chwang
Japanese army headquarters say 2,000 Russian cavalry with guns attacked New Chwang on Wednesday afternoon. Japanese forces were forced to retire but were reinforced and counterattacked, pursuing the retreating Russians. Russians also attacked Niu Chiatan but were repulsed.
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Tokio
Newchwang
Niu Chiatan
Funeral of T. J. Humes Attended by Thousands
The Grand opera house filled in the afternoon as thousands paid tribute to Thomas J Humes. Floral remembrances arrived at his residence by morning and were taken to the service. Behop O Dea conducted the funeral with remarks by Will H Thompson and Rev M A Matthews. The procession to Lake View cemetery included active and honorary pallbearers and police and fire department escorts.
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Arthur &. Griffin
Dr. Crichton
Jacob Furth
Andrew Hemrich
Berniel Piles
Thomas Bre Moran
T. J. A. James
H M. Parry
R. A. Babee
W. D. Woot
Kh. H. Thomson
John Riptinger
J. ¥. Rathbun
Clark M. Nettleton
Mitchell Gillam
Meabere
Port Board
Library Board
Beelth Board
Wal- Judge
Stockmen Angry Over Meeting on Export Policy
Delegates of the national stockmen association meeting were told the session was only a conference and a formal report would be delayed. Angry stockmen pledged to adopt a firm stance on export policy at the next regular session.
Fragmentary OCR Local Notice From Unknown Source
A damaged OCR text fragment mentions a regional area and scattered terms. The readable parts do not form a complete event, date, or clear entities suitable for a fuller summary. No definite actions or outcomes are identifiable.
The Weather Spotter Summary
The Weather Spotter notes the 24 hour period ends with the lowest temperature recorded. It highlights the observed temperature drop and basic data trend for readers.
Mormon Church Is All Right
In Washington on January 13, attorney J W M Weston of Provo testified on Utah politics during the Smoot inquiry. He said the church does not restrict political liberties but objects to officers using church time for politics. He noted hostility to polygamy, discussed Smoot’s shift from reform to alliance with Republicans, and affirmed Smoot’s strong reputation. He added that in his town polygamy cases are pursued until offenders are penitentiary-bound, amid a 70 percent Mormon population.
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Washington
J. W M. Wton
Provo
Utah
Smoot
Palmer resigns judiciary chair amid WW friction
In OLYAPTA on January 18, Senator E. B. Palmer stepped down as chairman of the judiciary committee after a confrontation with WW colleagues. Reports say he was forced out, signaling a descent toward political oblivion.
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Olyapta
E. B. Palmer
Palmer
Judiciary Committee
Man Tries to Prove Alibi in Koch Murder Case
In a morning court session, Ming Seyrick a school teacher testified Koch’s alibi for the night of the Gebhardt murder. The defense argued Koch was seen near the scene at 9 50 pm, while prosecutors kept to the murder timeline and hunting night context.
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Dieter
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King county delegates unite for senator bid in 1905 race
King county delegates vow to vote as a unit in the Washington United States Senate contest. The plan centers on backing either Samuel H. Piles or Wilson, with Sidney Sweeny rising in prominence as Foster wanes. A possible King county offer to propose a King county resident as the nominee looms as a strategic option.
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Henry
Board of Dental Examination
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Sen Clapp Delivers Moving Memorial for Senator Hamilton
In Olympia the Senate chamber heard a solemn memorial for the late Senator Hamilton of Pierce county. Senator Cyrus F. Clapp spoke with emotion about Hamilton’s private and public life, calling him a good honest man. Other speakers included Senators Ruth Bronson Rands Welch Moore Graves Tucker Hammon Wilson and Sharp.
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Hamilton
Pierce County
Senate
Ruth
Thurston County
Cyrus F. Clapp
Jeffer
Mitchell Re elected President of United Mine Workers
John Mitchell was unanimously elected president of the United Mine Workers of America in Philadelphia today. The referendum vote will be announced at the Indianapolis convention next Monday.
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Philadelphia
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Indianapolis
Congress Concurrence on Philippine Franchise Bill and Pension Appointment
The House at noon concurred with Senate amendments to the Philippine franchise bill and asked for a conference. It is reported Congressman Vespian Warner of Illinois will be appointed commissioner of pensions.
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House
Senate
Vespian Warner
Ilinois
Coast steamship reps mull Dawson fare cut plan
Pacific Coast firms Alaska Steamship Humboldt and Canadian Pacific Navigation met to weigh lowering passenger rates from this city to Dawson. White Pass & Yukon is to decide. next Tuesday afternoon set for final settlement as White Pass management weighs the proposal.
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Alaska Steamship Company
Humboldt Company
Canadian Pacific Navigation Company
Dawson
White Pass & Yukon Company
White Pnes
Axtell Forgery Charge Ties to Auburn Case
A man is charged with forging the name of E. Axtell on a $16 check and is said to have admitted the crime while en route to Auburn where the alleged act occurred. England, a known name in Auburn, features in the report. The Dolphin of Alaska Steamship Co. is due to arrive early Sunday with Dawsonites and Hudson Bay fur traders aboard. A King County sixth judge proposal faces mixed opinions at a chamber of commerce committee, with some arguing added magistrate could be unnecessary if cases can be expedited.
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England
Auburn
Dolphin
Alaska Steamship Company
Alaska
Hudson Bay Company
King County
Chamber of Commerce
Torraine Hotel Sold for 125000 by German Loan Society
The Torraine hotel at Occidental avenue and Main street was sold this morning by the German Loan and Saving Society of San Francisco to Thomas Mcrill as trustee for 125000. It is leased for five years to Dempsey and Cudihee for 1000 a month. The building is undergoing complete remodeling with over 50 men at work. It will reopen as a first class hostelry once alterations finish.
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Occidental Avenue
Main Street
German Loan & Saving Society of
San Francisco
Thomas Mcrill
Dempsey
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