Frisco Editor in the War Zone
United Press report from Monastir Serbia profiles Valdimir Midzor, ex-Sloboda editor now a schoolteacher in Monastir. He recalls the Sarajevo assassination, the start of the war, and his decades in the United States where Slavic lodges and a Sloboda newspaper shaped his view of liberty, printing a Serbian translation of the Declaration of Independence.
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WM. G. Shepherd
United Press
Monastir
Serbia
Polk
San Francisco
Valdim Midzor
California
Monast
Valdimir Midzor
America
Chicago
United States
U. S
Midzor
Sloboda
Captain Alfred Matson Dies in Marshfield
Capt Alfred Matson who saved Fighting Bob Evansburg during the Civil War died in Marshfield on Friday aged known in local community.
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Alfred Matson
Bob
Evansburg
Marshfield
Remarkable skin remedy promises relief from rashes
An advertisement touts a topical remedy for eczema ringworm and other skin troubles available at drug stores. It claims quick relief from itching cleanses and soothes the skin with a non greasy formula and low price.
Dancing Master Krellow Wears Rubber Collar and Beard
71 year old Colonel Krellow from Chicago dazzles at the American National Association of Masters of Dancing convention in New York. He sports a rubber collar and half waist long whiskers, claims cold baths before performances, and favors frock coats and modern fox trots. Girls seek dance with him despite his eccentric look.
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New York
Colonel Krellow
Chicago
American National Association of Masters of Dancing
Kretlow
Murat
No Corduroy Trousers for Sophs Says Suzzallo
President Suzzallo warns sophomores against using coercion to enforce corduroy wear and rejects kangaroo court tactics. He clarifies he does not oppose distinctive student garb but condemns snobbish motives and threats. The vigilance committee has shifted from upholding majority will to harassing those opposed to cords.
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Suzzallo
Suzzalio
Unions Not Responsible for Picketing Acts
Superior Judge Frater denies Storck a permanent injunction against the Moving Picture Operators union the Musicians' union and the Central Labor council ruling unions cannot be held for members acts in picketing Storck sought damages for losses from picketing but unions did not authorize the action per the ruling at Broadway and Madison Street theater.
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Frater
George S. Storck
Moving Picture Theatre
Broadway
Madson St
Moving Picture Operators’ Union
Musicians’ Union
Central Labor Council
Storck
Myron T. Serrick Seeks Senate Seat in Ohio
Myron T. Serrick announces candidacy for the Ohio senate. He positions himself as a reformer and contrasts his platform with current state leadership, aiming to gain support among voters across key districts.
Cold drives deer to settlers doors near Powell River
Workmen at Powell River opened a subscription list to feed deer driven from the mountains by cold weather. Great herds appeared over the past two days as wolves chased them toward settlers cabins. Villagers telegraphed Vancouver for food to be sent north on the first steamer. The text also notes an alleged Portland bootlegger, discharged for lack of evidence, with alcohol seized but she took 200 gallons of wine.
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Vancouver
B. C
Powell River
Jennie Pares
Portland
Cannon Fights Alaska Railroad Funding in Congress
In Washington on January 15, Uncle Joe Cannon and Senator Nelson of Minnesota oppose both the regular 8 million dollar Alaska railroad appropriation and an emergency under 1 million. They cite affidavits of faults and route mistakes while allies expect emergency funds to pass by February as work proceeds faster than anticipated. The initial 6 million installment of 35 million total was to cover work to July and is already completed due to favorable weather.
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Washington
Joe Cannon
Sen
Nelson
Minnesota
Friends of the Enterprise
Congress
Lane
Short News Roundup From Seattle and Beyond
Josephus Daniel seeks parole for I.8 La Motte, ex Annapolis midshipman from Seattle. O’Hair, Minnesota attorney, in Seattle. Frank J. Trey, Juneau journalist, reporting on politics. W. P. Freund charged with forgery, arrested in Vancouver as extradition fights loom. Seattle Poultry and Pet Stock Association to meet and elect officers Thursday. Moon phase to be visible to Seattle on January 19. Hoye of Moran plans winter outings to Anacortes Bellingham Orcas Island. Robert Spencer, vice president of Seattle National Bank, dies. probate Friday. A C Barker, Oakland educator, guest of honor at banquet in Seattle. White Rats union stages midnight session with Frank Fogarty at the Orpheum. Donald Meserve witnessed Schmidt-Caplan dynamiting trial in Los Angeles, hiding in Seattle. J. W. Caldwell elected president of Municipal League of Civil Service Employees. France refuses milk for German babies. Britain concedes aero losses. 250-man Yu kon force forming for war. Eagle River bridge complete. train service to start on government railroad from Anchorage. Miss Margaret Waddell of Los Angeles wins $16,700 for breach of promise from Taos, NM businessman Ed Fisherty, Seattle salesman, dies in Butte. New gun-spotting records marked at Atlantic meet during target practice.
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Josephus Daniel
la Motte
Annapolis
Seattle
Naval School
Baxing
O'Hair
Minnots
Seatle
Frank _ JW. Trey
Juneau
Aya
W. P. Freund
Vancouver
Seattle Poultry and Pet Stock Association
Frank Fogarty
Orpheum
Donald Meserve
Schmidt-Caplan
Los Angeles
J. W. Caldwell
Municipal League of Civil Service
France
Yukon Territory
Eagle River Bridge
Anchorage
Margaret Waddell
Taos
Ed Fisherty
Butte
Atlantic
Target
Seattle Theatres Next Week Offer Varied Vaudeville Bills
Orpheum headlines Kensie Clayton dubbed The Darling of Cerpeichore with Lester Shee han and Clay on Séxtette. Brandon Hurst stars in The Girl, and other acts include Smith and Austin, Billy McDermott, Caliste Conant, Mang and Snyder, and Kurtis Trained Hoosters. Parlagew presents The Office Girl with William Craig and Dixie Harris opening Monday. Empress offers The Enchanted Forest with Menlo Moore, Tom and Stacia Moore, and My Dream Girl. Lyric reopens with Papa's Coachman and a chorus girls contest weekly plus amateur and athletic nights and a renovated stage and new heating.
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Kensie Clayton
Rpheum
Cerpeichore
Dessie
Lester Sheehan
Clayon
Brandon Hurst
Acta Smith
Austin
Billy McDermott
Caliste Conant
Mang and Snyder
Kurtis
India
Egypt
Scotland
Hearst Vitagraph
Charles Burnetta
Par Lagew
William Craig
Dixie Harris
Belle Montrose
Beasie Harvey
Rucker
Winnifred
Galligher
Carlin
Harris
Nolan
Keegan
Ellsworth
Gianza
Menlo Moore
Tom
Stacia Moore
Ritter
E. Holland
Kathryn Dale
Frank Shields
Lyric Theatre
John J. Welch
Flour Gains 20 Cents A Barrel In Seattle Markets
Flour prices jumped 29 cents a barrel amid reports of a restored Chinese flour embargo. Local millmen deny a connection between the embargo and the rise, noting wheat prices lift and a long stay at higher levels. O D Fisher of Fisher Milling Co cites the January 15, 1916 spike and disputes the embargo link.
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Seattle
O. D. Fisher
Fisher Milling Co
May Build Six Big Craft Here
Six steel freight steamers of 6 000 tons capacity are likely to be in course of construction at the shipbuilding yards of J F Duthie Co within a short time. Duthie has received inquiries from a Norwegian firm asking for bids and information on speed and a possible start date. Bids have been dispatched which Duthie believes would be accepted.
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J. F. Duthie &Co
Duthie
Salesman Rolette Sentenced for Sharp Practice
Albert R. Rolette a business dance salesman was sentenced to two to fifteen years in Walla Walla prison for grand larceny of forty eight dollars and eighty five cents after selling the Diller hotel cigar stand to Mrs. Alice Butler on October 23 and charging both buyer and seller a commission. The judge noted the pervasiveness of such deals.
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Albert R. Rolette
Pike
Walla Walla
Diller Hotel
Alice Butler
Rolette
Ronald
Butler
Ford Peacemaking Run Begins With Bryan Addams
Henry Ford plans a peace initiative at the Hague with William Jennings Bryan Jane Addams and Ford himself arriving. Two peace board members will visit each belligerent nation to collect ideas for ending the war.
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The
Hague
Henry Ford
Ford
William Jennings Bryan
Jane Addams
Charles F. Aked
Peace Board
Dreadnaughts Proposed For Immediate Construction
Washington reports naval board recommendations for two super dreadnaughts at 18 million dollars each. Each ship would carry ten launch batteries and have a cruising radius of 10 000 miles.
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Washington
Naval Board
Freund to Return for Forgery Trial In Vancouver Case
W. F. Freund an American born German who joined the Irish Fusiliers at Vancouver will return to face trial on a forgery charge. The sheriff reports this latest word received Saturday by Sheriff Hodge.
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W. F. Freund
Irish Fusiliers
Vancouver
B. C
Hodge
Lingering Kiss Verdict Settles for 2500 Dollars
Miss Lillian Conklin was awarded 2500 dollars after a jury ruled against G. R. Kaufman who had sat her on his lap and kissed her, promising luxuries in exchange for housework. Kaufman said he will return to New York to reopen the case when health allows.
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New York
Lillian Conklin
G. R. Kaufman
Oakland
Cal
Tillian
Conklin
High School Games Produce Narrow Wins for Queens Anne Broadway
In Friday league play Lincoln Queen Anne and Broadway earned victories. Queen Anne defeated Ballard 41 to 16 while Broadway beat West Seattle 38 to 24 and Lincoln beat Franklin 22 to 15.
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Lincoln
Queen Anne
Broadway
Ballard
West Seattle
Franklin
De Oro Defends Three-Cushion Title Against Jevne
Alfred De Oro retained his championship by defeating Lloyd Jevne in Boston on Friday in a strong three-cushion billiards display. The opening block ended 150 to 1838 in favor of the champion.
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Boston
Alfred de Oro
Lloyd Jevne
Seattle to Host Free Home Economics Lectures by Anna Barrows
Seattle women may attend free lectures by Anna Barrows of Boston on healthful economical cooking. Lectures run January 17 to 20 at 3 p m in the Manufacturers' auditorium Stewart building entrance. Barrows, tied to Chautauqua and Teachers College New York, covers home economics chicken care country homes cost of living and related topics with some demonstrations.
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Seattle
Anna Barrows
Boston
Miss Barrows
Manufacturers’ Auditorium
Stuart Building
Barrows
Spreckels Jr Gets Taste of City Jail
Redwood City California January 18 John D Spreckels Jr son of a multimillionaire woke to prison walls after being found guilty of failing to dim his automobile headlights He appeared in court with money but Justice of the Peace George Seely sentenced two days in the city lockup rather than a fine reflecting the rich man’s punishment.
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Redwood City
Cal
John D. Spreckels, Jr
Terday
Justice of the Peace
George Seely
Seattle Officials Decide on Use of 200 Voting Machines
A Monday council meeting will decide whether Seattle uses the county's 200 voting machines in the next election. An unofficial vote will gauge support, and if favored, a special meeting will be called to pass the required ordinance.
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Seattle
Mrs Mohr Exonerated Rumor Sparks Fresh Confession Talk
Providence R I January 15 Rumors circling that Mrs C Franklin Mohr’s necro chauffeur George Healis planned a new confession to absolve her of involvement in her husband’s murder dominated city chatter today.
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Providence
R. 1
C. Franklin Mohr
George Healis
Hippodrome presents The Woman Who Dared vaudeville bill
The Hippodrome opens Sunday matinee with The Woman Who Dared as headliner by Robert Athon and company. Five vaudeville numbers accompany the films including Ringer's Educated Horse Teddy Palma Duo Aloha Hawaiian Trio and the Romonos operatic vocalists.
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Hippodrome Theatre
Robert Athon and Company
Hippodrome
Ringer
Teddy
Palma
Aloha
Green Lake District seeks better fire protection
Green Lake Business Men's association circulating petitions for Maple Leaf hill area due to poor water pressure and water mains. Residents fear fire risk and some consider removing children from Fairview school as calls for a standpipe and expanded hydrants grow. Fire Marshal Bringhurst cites delayed aid but notes the Gleason boy fire was beyond help. improving protection is urged.
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Maple Leaf Hill
Green Lake District
Green Lake Business Men's Association
M. M. Mull
Hill
Maple Leaf
Fairview
Gleason Boy
Bringhurst
Mrs Pankhurst Detained at Ellis Island on Arrival
English suffragist Emmeline Pankhurst was sent to Ellis Island as an undesirable alien after arriving from London. Her secretary Miss Joan Wyckham accompanied her and sought a special permit from Secretary Lansing and Secretary Wilson for release. Previously she faced similar treatment but was later allowed to land.
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New York
Emmeline Pankhurst
Ellis Island
London
England
Joan Wyckham
Lansing
Labor
Wilson
Woman Dies In Cottage Fire At Elmhurst
Oakland report says 70 year old Mrs. Margara Gerber was burned to death in a cottage fire in Elmhurst last night. Her husband left her alone to keep an Oakland appointment and a lamp is thought to have been upset.
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Oakland
Cal
Elmhurst
Margara
Gerber
Flood threatens North Holland as dike fails in Katwoude
Flood water breaches the Zuyderzee dike at Katwoude and submerges Zuidpolner. North Holland province covering 1,069 square miles faces serious danger from rising waters.
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Amsterdam
Zuyderee
Katwoude
Zuidpolner
North Holland
Grove's Quinine Elixir Debunked in Public Health Notice
A health advisory clarifies that the listed remedy cannot prevent or cure grip or colds and warns against relying on old labels. The notice notes the product contains the labeled Quinine but does not guarantee preventive effects against viral illness.
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W. Grove
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Myron T. Serrick
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Freund
DE Oro
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Vogerty
Mme. Techow
Cata Adame
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Hurresane
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Spreckles, JR
Spreckels
North End
Mrs. Pankhurst
Sidge
SRO
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Darling of
Terpsichore
Bessie Clayton
Clayton
Kurtis Boosters
Hooster
Coxy's Army
Mang & Snyder
Orpheum Travel Weekly
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Pinny
Hearst-Vitagraph News
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Rucker and
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