Coast News Briefs Highlight Waves of Misdirection and Tragedy
A cacophony of notes from the West reports a rail wreck near the Cascade tunnel causing engine destruction and a fatal engineer’s death. Humboldt county clocks a landmark timber sale while coyotes roam Northeastern counties. A Tuccson Arizona mine tale sparks Jesuit lore as a fatal fall in Victor City threads through local reports. The Victoria dispatch covers missionaries, Behring sealing fleet returns, and a tragic California electrocution at Pacific Telegraph Co. offices.
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Victor Gyat
Victoria Two
Hanting
George F. Smmth
Marysville
Yulin County
Hangwee
Beewuing
Aci Wein
Smith
California
Cenrul Commanier
Withert
Didvournglng
Victoria
George Allen
Pacific Storeq Telephone and Telegraphy Company
Waa
Allen
Standard Electric Company
Portland, Or
J. H. Allen
Fraudulent mineral land entries halt public land entries
Commissioner Hermann of the General Land Office has suspended entries in the Susanville district amid a broad investigation into fraudulent claims. Many acres labeled as agricultural or timber have been identified as mineral, with protests from residents and reports of entrymen seeking mineral lands under the pretense of other land types. The inquiry spans California and other states, aiming to prevent further fraudulent entries and prosecute those involved.
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Washington
Hormann
General Land Office
Snaanrike
Jane
Kew Land
Scrippems
Hermann
Didate
Saan
Ville
California
Franda
Massive Grocer Combine Aims to Control U S Trade
In St Louis reports describe a planned nationwide wholesale grocery merger. Key figures including D. Hanford of New York propose forming one corporation with a central New York office to centralize buying for member firms. The plan envisages eliminating competition among leading wholesale grocers and coordinating supplier relations.
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St. Louis
United States
Ubat
Sage
Detroit
Conte D. Hanford
New York City
Hanford
Cutls
Tmz
Mrma
Iil Ie
Opos
New York
Rrocery
Taege Wanufanturers
Eale
Beggar of Dundonald Fame Faces Prison for Begging
New York report chronicles Gladys, reputed daughter of Lord Dundonald, alias a titled beggar since 1864. Arrest follows complaint by TR Richardson after aid was sought at charity groups and deemed fraudulent. Described as a handsome 55 year old with a turbulent London and Edinburgh lineage and multiple marriages.
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New York
Dundonald
Earl of Dundonald
Edinburgh
Ear
Prigan Foraix Moritia
America
Frommfort
TR. L. Richardson
Sthin
Wis
Ce Jamilton
London
Marriet
Captain Hill
William Can
Cam
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Schemer and stenographer behind Kansas City fraud arrest in New York
J Douglas and his stenographer, once housed in the Navajo building, lured victims with fraudulent schemes in April and May, swindling thousands from the American National Bank and others. They disappeared after a credit shock, leaving behind a nationwide public uproar and police pursuit.
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Kansas City
J. Douglas
New York City
Winkerton
Almercan Bankers’ Association
Doug Jagis
American National Bank
McAns
Douglas
Kanes City
J. Dong- Jing
J Bande
T. W. Shockley
Leavenworth
Veterans Ballot Choice in San Francisco Encampment
A San Francisco gathering of the Grand Army of the Republic endorsed General Shafter in a heated ballot. California delegates led by Phil K. Gordon helped shape the vote amid a contentious caucus split with New York and Pennsylvania factions. The final tally favored California, and San Francisco was selected by acclamation.
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Washington
San
West
Shafter
California
Phil K. Gordon
Golden Gate City
Atlantic
Department C
Pestenet Eova F. Hann
General Shafter
Francisco
Kansas
San Francisco
Califo
New York
Howater
Pennsylvania
Tarnt
It & City
Eisco
Atlas
Hi Francisco
Acc
Teacher Shoots Trustees at Mennonite School
In Altoon station North Dakota a teacher committed suicide after fatally shooting three trustees at a Mennonite school near a small settlement of about one hundred residents. Henry J. Toows, the teacher, opened fire following a dispute over school management. One pupil was wounded by a stray bullet, and the community reels from the tragedy as authorities investigate.
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Grand Forks
N. D
Altoon Station
Henry J. Toows
Toows
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