Old Dad Perry Dies at the Throttle of Olympian Flyer
Milwaukee railroad veteran engineer known as Old Dad Perry died yesterday while at the throttle of the Olympian Flyer near Seattle. Fireman W A Holton recounted seeing Perry lean from the cab before the fatal moment. Friends gathered at King Street and then at 16 West Howe Street to mourn and plan services for the 64th birthday, as Perry left a widow, two sons, and two daughters.
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Pacific Coast Division
Milwaukee Railroad
Dad
Euston
W. A. Holton
Seattle
Ike
Holton
Laconia
King Street
West Howe
Arcana Lodge
A. M
George 8. Perry
Red Front Clothing Reopens With Remarkable Sale
After a ten day closure due to a December 2 fire, Red Front Clothing Co. at 1510 First Avenue Seattle reopens with a rapid sale of bargains. H M Rogers promotes deep discounts on shirts, slip-ons, suits, hats, and shoes, urging quick disposal of store contents.
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Red Clothing Company
Ver Avenue
Pike Street
H. M. Rogers
Seattle
Red Front
First Avenue
Western cigar dealers hold third annual convention
The Western Association of Retail Cigar Dealers opened its third annual convention on Tuesday morning on the 14th floor of the New Washington hotel. About 125 merchants from across the country attended and will be banqueted tonight by the Seattle Wholesale and Seattle Retail Cigar Dealers associations. Speakers include President Alfred, Hesketh, J M Cohen, Charlies P Haas, P P Powell, and Dallas V Halverstadt with Farley, Rimmann, and Holt among afternoon speakers.
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Western Association of Retail Cigar Dealers
New Washington
Washington
Seattle
Alfred
Hesketh
J. M. Cohen
National Grocery Co
Charlies P. Haas
Tacoma
Annual Y M C A Meeting Held In Seattle
About 275 Seattle Y M C A members gathered in the association auditorium for the annual election of officers and dinner. Incumbents F S Bayley Wm M Calhoun A Robinson J A Cathcart C J Erickson and H R King were elected directors for three years L Denny and F D Plack named trustees for the same term Reports showed each department flourishing and membership reaching 4432 the largest in the association history
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Seattle Y. M. C. A
Association
Manitoba Legislature Declares Free Wheat Policy
Winnipeg report says the Manitoba legislature, in a brief session, declared for free wheat after an oil night session. Reading of the decision followed by limited commentary indicated a shift in agricultural policy and economic strategy within the province.
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Winnipeg
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
A vintage advertisement claims Pape's Cold Compound can stop a cold by dosing every two hours for three doses. It promises rapid relief from nasal congestion discharge headache feverishness sore throat and sneezing and notes the product costs 25 cents and tastes pleasant.
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Pape
Questions on justice and equality from a foreign reader
A letter writer questions American justice highlighting perceived class bias. He contrasts a thief jailed for a small sum with a major fraudster released early, asks why landlords tied to fallen women escape punishment, and critiques church aid efforts while urging clearer applicability of law and mercy.
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Star
Seattle
Mr. Baditor
L. Ivoght
Griffiths urges Spokane style city government
Spokane editor Austin Ke Griffiths endorses the commission form of government as the city’s best system. He notes persistent popular support, efficient five member council meetings, and large margins for charter amendments in recent elections.
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Griffiths
City OF
Spokane
the Star
Austin KE. Griffiths
Yesler Hill Regrade Approved by City Council
The council ordered the Yesler Hill regrade from Yesler to Jameset and Fifth to Ninth avenues. The measure, long pending, passed with owner support and work on cutting the hill likely won’t start for about a year.
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Yealer Hill
Yesler
Jameset
Ava
Bonds Forfeited In Mann Act Case For Tacoma Man
Judge Neterer forfeited the $5,000 bonds of A. R. Watson Jr of Tacoma after he failed to appear to answer charges under the Mann white slave act. Watson’s parents and W. P. Eliot and Anna Flint stood as bondsmen. The piece notes a suggestion to change football rules to avoid future incidents.
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Pemberton
N. J
Josh M. Foster
New Jersey
Foster
Miss Bradley
Mobile
Ala
A. R. Watson, Jr
Tacoma
Neterer
Watson
W. P. Fliot
Anna Flint
Mother Jones Praises Villa Bandits Fight Across Mexican Front
Mother Jones, age 82, recounts ten days with Pancho Villa in Chihuahua and defends the Mexican fight as a struggle for human rights. She cites Villa’s men as fighting “bandits” and says she will aid the cause, sending security from Paint Creek to Mexico. She describes being rearrested by American soldiers in Trinidad and praises their care. hints at possible return to Mexico to assist the bandits’ cause.
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Colo
Mother Jones
Trinidad
Chihuahua
Pancho Villa
Calumet
Colorado
Villa
el Paso
Paint Creek
West Virginia
Mexico
Gaby Dealys Charms King and Cashes In On Style
The Little Parisienne performer Gaby Dealys wows audiences in Seattle with costly gowns and a royal connection to King Manuel of Portugal. Her act includes the Gaby Glide with Harry Pilleer, while Louise Meyers and Harty Knebel impress in a German duet as audiences flock to the muscial.
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Manuel
Portugal
Gaby
Mooe
Seattle
Fiji
Paris
Harry Pilleer
Louise Meyers
Harty Knebel
The Silver Horde Opens at Seattle Theatre
Rex Beach's The Silver Horde premiered in Seattle drawing a large audience with the SR O sign displayed on every floor. The Alaskan play follows Cherry Mallotte, a principal figure from The Spoilers, in a vivid love story. Florence Bell portrays Cherry with engaging likability.
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SR. O
Seattle
Rex Beach
Cherry Mallotte
Florence Bell
Cherry
Title Insurance Title Insurance Examinations reduced to a science
In this office title examinations are done by trained title attorneys who study complete county records, including copies of documents lost from official files. They examine to solve intricate problems daily and guarantee their work. They defend you if attacked and reimburse you if you lose.
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Mny
Record cold grips New York as deep freeze bites coast
New York faces a brutal cold wave with four degrees above zero in the city and readings plunging statewide. Frigid conditions spread from Saratoga to Buffalo with temperatures well below zero, while a fierce gale threatens shipping losses and the poor endure severe hardship.
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Saratoga
Little Falls
Albany
Oswego
Syracuse
Tosawanda
Rochester
Lockport
Buffalo
Hamilton
Canada
Toronto
Doctor's duty to patient cited by founder of Noble hospital
Dr. C. Noble asserts a doctor's first duty is to the patient and that loyalty to employer overrides courtesy to other doctors. He defends the Noble hospital after Lily Prazan's death linked by her father to the Green Lake medical trust, noting the hospital welcomed all doctors and was not party to any alleged breach.
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Dr. C. Noble
Dr. Noble
Noble Hospital
Lily Prazan
Green Lake Medical Trust
Bridges Bond Bill Introduced in Council
A bill to issue a $1,750,000 bond for bridge construction over the government canal was introduced Monday and will be reviewed by the finance committee Friday afternoon. Voters will decide at the March election.
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Government Canal
Finance Committee
Mayor asserts council control over adding policemen
Quote from Mayor Cotterill states the council, not the mayor, has power to hire emergency police. The note responds to the Team Owners' association request for 50 patrolmen during the strike. The charter provision says the number of policemen is set by ordinance from time to time by the council.
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Cotterill
Team Owners’ Association
Senator Meyers Bill Grants Rail Right of Way Through Glacier
Senator Meyers of Montana introduced a bill granting the Great Northern railroad a right of way through Glacier National Park. The measure specifies the right of way as surveyed by the railroad to shorten its line and would constitute the southern boundary of the park.
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Washington
Meyers
Montana
Great Northern Railroad
Glacier National Park
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