Puget Sound Navy Yard Drydock Growth and Local Real Estate
The Puget Sound Navy Yard expands with two drydocks and plans for more driving a near three billion dollar development. As the population of Bremerton grows beyond 8,000 workers, demand for nearby homes increases. Ole Hanson Son offers city-adjacent lots priced 100 to 300 dollars with easy terms and walking distance to work, inviting buyers to view properties near the yard.
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Puget Sound Yard
Bremerton
Naval Base
Puget Bound
Navy Yard
Daily Press
Ole Hanson @ Son
Pike St
Milwaukees Sinking Seen After Samoa Storm
Eureka January 15 The cruiser Milwaukee, stranded on the Samoa coast, is breaking up after 48 hours. Lieut W F Newton reports no hope of refloating as sea valves fail and hull sections part. Officials plan to build a 400 foot trestle to shore big guns and valuables from the deck.
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Eureka
Milwaukee
Samoa
Althe
W. F. Newton
Atta
Zemo antiseptic liquid offers eczema relief
The BE. W. Rose Co Cleveland Ohio promotes Zemo as a clean antiseptic liquid for skin conditions. It claims greases should not be used on clear skin and that direct application removes eczema stops itching and heals sores burns and wounds.
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Directit i
BE. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Dykeman to discuss King County juvenile court
Judge King Dykeman will talk on the workings of King County's juvenile court at the Municipal League weekly meeting. The event will be held at the Hotel Washington Annex Tuesday at noon. St. Peter's Cathedral in Rome will accommodate 54,000 people.
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King Dykeman
King County
Municipal League
Hotel Washington Annex
St. Peter's Cathedral
Rome
Pupils Invite to Ellis Minstrel Show Exhibition
Pupil applicants for an exhibition linked to Ellis Minstrel Show at the Metropolitan Opera House on February 15 and 16 must submit applications before January 20.
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Metropolitan Opera House
Bavarian King Backs Kaiser in War Plea
Munich dispatches report King of Bavaria expressing in a message to Kaiser Wilhelm that the Entente’s peace rejection reveals “boundless lust of conquest.” He praised German resolve and the heroism of troops and people, affirming unity for victory and divine support for their cause.
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Amsterdam
Bavaria
Kaiser Wilhelm
Munich
Maid shoots man and then herself in Kansas home
Clarence M. Wood, a Kansas University graduate and Coffey County engineer, was shot dead by Miss Josephine Holmes, a maid in his home. Her body was found in the maid’s room by Virgil Wood, a brother of the deceased. Friends say she was angered by Wood’s engagement announcement.
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Burlington
Kan
Clarence M. Wood
Kansas University
Coffey County
Josephine Holmes
Wood
Virgil Wood
Carranzistas to Replace Americans in Mexican Territory
Washington dispatches report 10,000 Carranzistas arriving at Torreon from the south in preparation for taking over vacated Mexican territory as Gen Pershing’s column withdraws. A separate note mentions a new rear signal for cars where the word Stop appears on braking and steering wheel buttons display direction.
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Washington
Pershing
Mexico
Torreon
State Department
California Syrup of Fics Ad Claims Safe Child Laxative
An old advertisement urges parents to treat children with California Syrup of Fics a laxative that cleanses the bowels. It warns to buy the genuine product from the California Syrup Company and to distrust counterfeits sold elsewhere.
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California
California Pig Syrup Company
Millions not to back Thaw in another fight for liberty
Philadelphia reports indicate Frank K. Johnson, New York attorney, says Harry K. Thaw's family will not permit further sensational defenses. Johnson leads a large legal team in Philadelphia as Thaw remains semi conscious after a suicide attempt. Family members including Josiah Thaw are arriving, while Johnson says no long Philadelphia defense will occur and notes Thaw may face New York extradition.
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Pittsburg
Johnson
Philadelphia
Thaw
Harry
New York
Phyal Clann
Thaw Ia
Phys
Iciana
Josiah Thaw
Frederick Gump, Jr
Sar
Society Woman Planned 10 Slay Husband State Charges
Denver report says Stella Moore Smith, a wealthy society woman, will be charged with murder in the death of ex-chauffeur John Lawrence Smith. Prosecutor Foley states the case rests on premeditation based on a Thursday kitchen target test with a pistol. Defense by Thomas Ward Jr suggests a self defense plea.
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Denver
John Lawrence Smith
Stella Moore Smith
Foley
Man Denies Murder As He Faces Ten Charges
Elbert W Blancett of Friday Harbor Washington faces ten charges in connection with the disappearance and death of Clyde Armour. Armour’s body was found 20 miles from Santa Fe New Mexico beside a shotgun shell. Police say Blancett claimed innocence before attempting suicide to avoid notifying his mother.
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Elbert W. Blancett
Friday Harbor
Wesh
Clyde Armour
Santa Fe
N. M. Blancett
Albuquerque
Armour
Iowa
New Mex
Hlancett
Denver
Plancett
Seattle
Aviators Believed Lost in Mexican Desert Search
Calexico January 15. Search parties returning from Lower California say Lieut. Col. Bishop and Lieut. W A Robertson Jr. will likely not be found due to deep mud. Aerial search planned by army aviators is expected today with Col. W L Kenly and Maj. Frank Lahm awaiting orders.
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Calenico
Mexican Desert
Bishop
W. A. Robertson
California
W. L. Kenly
Frank Lahm
San Diego Flying Corps
Tsuisima Maru Arrives Damaged After Ten Day Fire
The Japanese freighter Tsuisima Maru reached port with a damaged $2,000,000 cargo and a broken main steering gear after a ten day blaze started by camphor oil. No passengers were aboard as the captain steered with a jury rudder near the Golden Gate before repairs and resumed voyage to New York.
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San Francisco
New York
Golden Gate
Four Children Die Freezing Near Cadillac Prairie
Four school children perished in a blizzard on the prairie near Cadillac, Saskatchewan, after leaving school Friday. An older sister, 13, searched for them while two boys and another child wandered off. the four bodies were found, with the sister cradling two of the boys. Three victims were children of Ovide Beschamps.
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Winnipeg
Man
Cadillac
Sask
Ovide Beschamps
Eckert Spends Two Cents in Rockhill Judge Bid
Ambrose J. Eckert spent two cents for a stamp to mail his acceptance letter as part of a campaign expense statement for a bid to be elected judge of Rockhill New York.
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Ambrose J. Eckert
Rockhill
N. Y
Explosion Kills 153 aboard Japanese Cruiser Tasukuba
A fire and blast aboard the Japanese cruiser Tasukuba anchored at Yokosuka near Yokohama killed 153 sailors and injured many more. The vessel had been sent by the Japanese government to attend the Jamnestown exposition in 1907.
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Tasukuba
Yokosuka
Yokohama
Japan
Jamnestown Exposition
Kaiser William Calls for Peace Note October 31
Amsterdam dispatch reports Kaiser William II directed Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg to draft a peace note dated October 31. The letter claims a peaceful proposal is necessary to save the world including neutrals from obsessions and appeals for a ruler with conscience to act, promising to venture it with God's backing.
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Amsterdam
Kaiser William
von Rethmann-Hollweg
Germans Capture Vaden by Storm
Berlin reports that German forces captured the village of Vaden in a hand-to-hand assault. The last Russian-held town south of the Sereth was taken despite bad weather conditions.
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Berlin
Sayville
Vaden
Sereth
It Pays to Read The Star Classified Ad Page
Readers are urged to scan The Star classified section for bargains and notices. Offers include items for sale, job listings, and community announcements across the city.
Lovers Escape Death by Gas
Detectives probed an attempted murder case involving William Colberg a 38 year old longshoreman and Mamie Watson 28 to be married this week found unconscious beside an open gas jet at 516 Fifth Ave Sunday noon. They were revived at city hospital and would live. Mamie Watson recalled another woman entering with milk just before losing consciousness.
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William Colberg
Mamie Watson
Fifth Ave
City Hospital
Aviators Hunt Missing Fliers in Mexico Mission
Washington Jan 1. A squadron of army planes will search Mexico for Col. Bishop and Lieut. Robertson missing aviators. Maj. Gen. Sell telegraphed the War Department that no trace of the men has been found in latest reports.
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Washington
Mexico
Col
Bishop
Lieut. Robertson
Sell
War Department
Ballard High School Circle Plans Monthly PTA Meeting
The Ballard High School Circle of the Parent-Teacher Association will hold its regular monthly meeting at the high school Thursday at 3 p.m. The Girls' club will furnish the musical program.
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Ballard High School
Parent-Teacher Association
Hayman Stricken in New York After Stroke at Waldorf
Al Hayman, a prominent theater figure and former partner of Chas Frohman, is in serious condition at the Waldorf Hotel after suffering a stroke of paralysis. He has been a leading presence in theatrical circles for 30 to 40 years.
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New York
al Hayman
the Waldorf Today
Hayman
Chas. Frohman
Doctor Jordan License Restored After Board Revocation
On January 7, 1915, Doctor J Eugene Jordan faced arraignment before the State Medical Board which revoked his license over claims the advertisement was untruthful regarding cures. He appealed, and in Superior Court Judge Walter M French ruled to restore his medical license, citing the evidence as granting greater vindication than desired.
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J. Eugene Jordan
State Medical Board
Doctor Jordan
Walter M. French
French
Medical Board
Jordan
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Maid
Carranzistas
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Frank K. Johnson
Harry K. Thaw
TORIO
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M.a.gottstein
A Atered
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Pike and
Pine
Buck’s
Safe and Sane Credit
Accounta
Vadens
Ballard Hi
Foie
Allcock
Suntan
Dr. Jordan
Mutual Life Building
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Yesler
Co. B. Boyd
Fourth Ave
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