Mayor McMillan Enforces Law Despite Backlash In Ashtabula
John F. McMillan, Ashtabula Ohio mayor, enforces 10 30 p m closing on saloons citing the ordinances. He cites the law and rejects calls to be a law breaker as gambling and slot machines face suppression. The piece argues for law and its enforcement by a strong leader, praising the concept of a man behind the law.
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John F. McMillan
Ashtabula
Ohio
McMillan
McMilan
Seattle
Virgl Sang
Arma
Globe
Denmark Views Poverty as No Crime and Supports the Elderly
An article contrasts Danish welfare with American poorhouses, arguing poverty among the aged is a misfortune and the state has a duty to care for the elderly. It praises Copenhagen’s modern old age home, noting bright rooms and chef prepared meals, and says Denmark funds these supports without complaint.
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Denmark
Copenhagen
Ong
City council committee favors Seattle Electric franchise extensions
The council committee on corporations signaled approval of Seattle Electric Company franchise extensions including double tracking on East Union Street and new loops on Fourteenth, Fifteenth, Sixteenth and Seventeenth avenues. The panel also backing changes to the University Line directing cars from Union Street to Pike Street. Social notices follow including club meetings and a large children's party at Mrs Pratt's.
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Council
Seattle Electric Company
Sears
Union Street
Third Avenue
Eighth Avenue
Pike Street
Social events fill Ranke hall and local clubs host dances
Dr H A Shaw and Dr Buckley hosted a dancing party in Ranke hall Tuesday. A new cinch club met at Miss Harrison’s home 1016 Madison Street with Mise Prentice and Mr Germain winning first aes. Woodmen of the World drill team staged a big event in Ranke hall. Vif Club held a lively dancing party in Little’s hall. Mrs M F Backus hosted a card club gathering at 1123 Jefferson. Cotillion Club met at Little’s hall for dancing. Miss Wert visiting the city attended a party at 1217 Minor avenue yesterday afternoon. Bon Ton Social club enjoyed a regular social hop in Ranke hall.
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H. A. Shaw
Buckley
Ranke Hall
Harrison
Madison Street
Mise Prentice
Mr. Germain
Vif
Little's Hall
M. F. Backus
Jefferson Card Club
Cotillton Club
Minor Avenue
Mies Wert
Bon-Ton
Seattle Chamber hears Alaska talk by Judge Wickersham
Judge James Wickersham of the U S district court of Alaska addressed the Seattle Chamber of Commerce praising Alaska s undeveloped resources and fisheries while noting past gold production. He defended townsite and homestead law, discussed taxes and license fees, urged government spending within Alaska, and urged continued support for the northern district s welfare. Fletcher & Carpenter, realty bar. nins only.
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Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Alaska
James Wickersham
United States District Court of
Wickersham
Beattie
Seattle
Jo Wickersham
Three Shot in A Scrap in Orange Texas
In Orange Texas a chaotic night left Jeff Chenault dead after a double barrel shotgun used by William Harris. City Marshal Jordan and Toney Jones were killed as Harris fled and later faced line of duty officers. James Heers obtained a weapon from Jones as officers opened fire, wounding Jones who died hours later.
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Orange
Texas
Jeff Chenault
Matshal Jordan
Toney Jones
William Harris
Chenault
Harris
James Heers
William
Jones
Play Folk in Seattle A Poor Relation Tonight
In Seattle the Grand hosts Sol Smith Russell in A Poor Relation with a strong company. Horace Lewis stars as Noah Vale as four performances are scheduled. Shore Acres also appears in a three night run at the ranch opening Sunday evening, showing enduring popularity in New England life drama.
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Sol Smith Russell
Nash Vale
Horace Lewis Piaye
Noah Vale
Shore Acres
New England
Pro Dolescent Theatre Season on Third Avenue
Kate Pular fresh scenery prepares for this season at Third Avenue with Yon Yonson featuring a strong leading woman and a popular noubrette. The venue also books four daily shows including Pennsylvania set in Pennsylvania’s coal fields. Florence Roberts’ Camille sails in at Seattle Theater tonight as Zaza gets a special Saturday. Next week sightings include Rapho and The Adventures of Lady Ursula.
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Third Avenue Theater
Pennsylvania
Florence Roberts
Camille
Florence Roberts and Company
Seattle
Zaxa
Rapho
Adventures of
Lady Ursula
City to condemn Heattle Electric property for park on Green Lake
Councilman Murphy introduces an ordinance to condemn the Heattle Electric Co property on the northwest shore of Green Lake for a new park. Estimated property cost is between seven thousand and eight thousand dollars.
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Murphy
Heattle Electric Co
Green Lake
Ue of Pe
Arbitration rules against miners in French coal strike
Paris reports the arbitrators in the De Calaia district ruled the current wage schedule aligned with coal selling prices. Companies added a declaration promising higher old-age pensions. Miners express strong discontent and anticipate taking the dispute to the chamber of deputies.
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Paris
de Calaia
Chamber of Deputies
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