Thanksgiving feast at Mother Ryther's helps 60 youths
Thanksgiving day brought a grand meal to 60 boys and girls at the Ryther home in Seattle. Mothers and volunteers prepared turkeys and pies as generous contributions from local residents filled the larder, with 22 turkeys and two dozen chickens among the offerings.
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Ryther
Denny
Seattle
George Coolin
George Wan
Mother Ryther
Rts
Star
A. T. Davis
W. M. BL
L. P. Applegate
Bon Marche
Turkey
Augustine & Keyer
Mr. Welty
Mrs. Fisher
H. C. Hascall
Mrs. Snow
Mr. Kean
R. Kirchner
A. C. Frye
Indy On
Bantson
Norman
Wash
Lucy Om
Local Banker Targeted in Black Hand Plot Arrest
E. W. Andrews president of Seattle National Bank received two threatening letters demanding 2000 dollars. A trap using a dummy mail box led to the arrest of T. F. Breexer, 28, a Roslyn Coal Co. bookkeeper, who admitted nothing about the scheme.
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E. W. Andrews
Seattle National Bank
T. F. Breexer
Em-T
Roslyn Coal Company
Seattle No. Bank
Andrews
Ing
Seventh Ayland Union St
We Breeser
Fate Walla
Breezer Denies Author Role in Black Mail Case
Breezer withstood a strict cross examination by Chief Detective Tennant yesterday and again today, firmly denying any involvement in the black mail scheme. The persistent questioning followed prior accusations, but Breezer maintained his innocence throughout.
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Breezer
Tennant
Murderer Sets Fire to House and Shoots Self
In San Jose California John Karso an Italian laborer believed insane barricaded his shack after firing on police and his wife Lena Biase and two children fled. After a two hour gun battle the house was set afire and Karso killed himself as firefighters closed in.
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San Jose
Cal
Lena Biase
John Karso
Karao
Lena Blase
Karen
Milwaukee Railroad Faces City Lawsuit Over Cedar River Damage
Assistant Counsel Findlay returns from river inquiry for Mayor Dilling and states the Milwaukee railroad may be sued for city damages caused by Cedar River washing out water mains unless it proves city authority granted to alter the river’s course during rail construction.
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Milwaukee Railroad
Cedar River
Astion
Findlay
Dilling
Gunga Din's Garb Rivals Show At New York Horse Event
An entry in a New York horse show drew attention as a 400 competitor wore a revealing diaphanous gown that was mostly transparent below the knees and scarcely opaque above.
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New York
Gunga Din
Bremen waits for barber at sea near Hatteras
The German cruiser Bremen is parked a day off Hatteras awaiting a tug to bring aboard a missing barber. The ship sent a wireless reply requesting the barber’s whereabouts and details.
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Norfolk, Va
Breman
Hatteras
Barber
Bremen
Dinner table mischief and holiday misprints
A playful scene shows Tommy choosing tart over pudding with his father’s gentle rebukes about manners. A stray Thanksgiving tale recalls settlers feasting and Indians, while a Philadelphia girl and a Seattle shopper add light anecdotes about snails and green produce.
Boy's football game cheer inspires mischief tale
A child's father explains cheers rile opponents at a game. The boy Robbie repeats chants and riffs on prayer like "Lizz! boom! bah!" causing a horror in his mother who fears divine judgment for the child's mischief.
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Little Robbie
Robby
Bobbie
Lizz
Rockefeler Finds Gratitude in New Well on Pocantico Estate
John D. Rockefeller praises a new well of clear cold water on his Pocantico estate in Tarrytown New York. He says he is thankful for the plentiful cold water amid a day of prevalent thirst and notes the well is located on the hills bearing his name.
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John D
Tarrytown
N. Y
John D. Rockefeller
Pocantico
Mrs Patterson Acquitted Promised Banquet in Sandoval
Mrs Gertrude Gibson Patterson is acquitted of murdering her husband. She will visit Sandoval Illinois for a thanksgiving greeting and plan a monster banquet. She also intends to visit an Oregon schoolmate after the celebration.
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United Press
Denver
Colo
Sandoval
Ill
Gertrude Gibson Patterson
Oregon
Shela
Patterson
Chicago
Thanksgiving quip from Bill Taft on travel wisdom
Bill Taft declares his gratitude and jokes about wisdom and travel. He laughs and notes that next time he may avoid heading far west, implying prior extended travel plans. The remark carries a light tone and personal reflection on his experiences.
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Bill Taft
Mrs Belle Axtell Kolp Recovers After Suicide Attempt
Mrs Belle Axtell Kolp of Seattle who attempted suicide after her brother S B Axtell was sentenced to life for the murder of Charles Sallors regained consciousness in Stockton California. A physician reports she will recover though still weak from morphine effects. Sheriff Reicks plans to move Axtell to Folsom on Monday.
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United Presse
Stockton
Cal
Belle Axtel Kolp
Seattle
S. B. Axtell
Chas. Sallors
Eodh
Thoughts of the Day and a Turkey Tale
A quirky meditation ties a holiday turkey to political optics and public duty. The piece evokes a fat turkey as a satirical stand in for votes and leadership while alluding to fate, responsibility, and a playful rhyme about Jack Sprat.
Beattie Nowaboys' Union Ball At Leschi Park Draws 800+
Led by Jimmie Engler in a cowboy costume, more than 800 attended the 19th annual Beattie Nowaboys ball at Leschi Park. Lights failed during the dance but the event was the union's most successful. Salvation Army's Thanksgiving dinner funds fell short this year. Christmas baskets will be organized.
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Jimmie” Engler
Beattie Nowaboys’ Union
Leschi Park
Salvation Army of
Seattle
Thanksgiving market rush crowds stalls with fowl
Markets were crowded yesterday and last night as thousands bought turkeys chickens ducks and other dinner items. Shoppers used taskets bags and cases to carry away edibles. A $30 bad check was passed at the Swanson stand during the rush at the Weatlake market.
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Weatlake
Swanson Stand
Saloonkeeper Shot in Auburn Bar Fight
Austrian laborers quarrel leads to fatal injury for David Felix the Auburn saloonkeeper shot in the leg and eye by Andrew Ugrich. Felix rushed home as assailant taken to jail after the incident last night.
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Auburn
David Felix
Andrew Ugrich
Felix
Jall Auburn
Strenuous Day for the Waiters in Seattle Cafes
Hotels cafes and restaurants rush food service as crowds fill dining spaces. Many locals entertain in small apartments prompting busy noon to night service with meals featuring turkey duck and chicken priced from 50 cents to 2 or 3 dollars. A Chicago mail order house set a new local post office record by buying 5,000,000 one cent stamps.
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Seattle
Chicago
Chicago Mail Order House
Land Near Seattle Offered For $1000 On Easy Terms
Advertisement touts two and a half acres of fertile land between Lake and Sound near Seattle with potential for a country home. Price is $1000 with $25 down and the balance over four years, urging prompt visit to the seller.
OLE HANSON & CO Third Floor New York Block
A short classifieds listing notes Ole Hanson & Co located on the third floor of the New York Block. The item text emphasizes the firm’s address but provides no further services or details.
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New York
Thanksgiving Observed as Holiday in Seattle
Seattle observes Thanksgiving with a half day closing of public offices and post office from 10 to 1. A 1 pm football game between Washington and Pullman is noted at the University. Activities include turkey dinners at YMCA, sermons, charity baskets, and evening Armory speeches by city officials.
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Seattle
University
Washington
Pullman
Metropolitan
Moore
Lois
Alvaude
Armory
A. S
Jacoby
Bothwell
Ministers Fight Over Fees For Marriages
Rival clergymen contend for wedding business at the county courthouse sparking a clash with Rev Randell. King reports Sandell earned 548 in November, leading to accusations and a plan to bar outside solicitors from the marriage trade.
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George Kindred
C. P. King
County Court House
August
Randell
King
Kindred
Rev
Sandell
Rev. Kindred
Parsons
Court House
Fight Results in The Pink Tonight
The Pink reports on the McFarland Murphy bout by rounds and carries a full account of the Washington Pullman game along with other sports news from the day.
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McFarland-Murphy
David Bruce-Brown Captures Savannah Grand Prize Record
David Bruce-Brown won the annual grand prize automobile race in Savannah for the second straight year and set a world best by averaging 74.4 miles per hour over 408 miles. The former record was 74.16 mph set by Nazerro.
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Savannah
David Bruce-Brown
Nazerro
Varsity Parade Features Coffin Carries for Spirted Wake
University of Washington students staged a second night parade through downtown streets. Prominent coffins draped in black robed mourners symbolized the W. A. Co. team from Pullman, set to meet Washington this afternoon. A separate item notes a man from St Louis wooing and wed a boarding house owner in ten minutes in Port Worth Texas.
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University of Washington
W. A. Co
Pullman
Washington
Port Worth
Tex
A. D
St. Louis
Anonymous threat letter tied to Blethen trial
Judge Ronald presiding over the Blethen case has received a threatening letter. The document sent by special delivery is being investigated for authorship, with a copy also received by Judge Main. The signature D. C. Moon is a fictitious name and the piece is likely a joke.
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Ronald
Blethen
Main
D. C. Moon
Protest at Carnegie branch library location planned
Citizens prepare a mass meeting at 8 PM tomorrow at the Baptist mission near Queen Anne and Garfield to urge moving the Carnegie branch library closer to the high school.
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Carnegie
Seventh W. and Garfield
Baptist Mission
Queen Anne and
Garfield
A Word of Thanks for Seattle Patrons
The store thanks thousands of Seattle patrons for support and cooperation that made the store for men and boys possible. It pledges to continue offering high grade merchandise at moderate prices and to give full value for every dollar. The store will be closed all day Thursday for Thanksgiving.
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Seattle
Bitter Fight in Blethen Case Continues in Court
The Blethen case saw renewed, vigorous testing of evidence with new participants in the courtroom. Judge Ronald ruled on Calhoun’s testimony and a Star article, allowing some items and barring others as prosecutors and defense argued over admissibility. The trial adjourned for the day and will resume at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
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Blethen
Frederick Bausman
Daniel Kelleher
Walter Fulton
Calhoun
Ronald
Scott Calhoun
Charles Berryman
Ludovic Dallagiovanna
Alden J. Blethen
Caldwell
Ludovic
Berryman
Fulton
Arcade
Lundin
Supreme Court
Axel Niet
Calhouun
Star
Alden J. Mietchen
Times
Kelleher
Bausman
W. A. Hill
Gordon
Gill
Robert W. Boyce
Hodge
Wardall
Mark Hubbard
Hubbard
Max
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