Smooth swindling scheme ends as police halt Alaska stock scam
A Chicago based enterprise run by W L Stevens and associates operated an endless chain stock scheme tied to Alaska salmon and fish interests. The firm offered high commissions to recruits who bought shares and recruited sub-agents, with a shady office at Brand and Union blocks. Police intervened after reports of deceptive practices and widespread recruiting, including a woman manager employing "lady agents" through employment agencies.
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Brand & Union Block
Hinckly Breck
Treasury
Saat
Willard
Nnery A
Stevenson
Herthean
Btevenson
Btevensor
Trainmen Win Apelt Wage Decision Plans Memorial Day
Trainmen celebrate as Apelt wage settlement is announced. The group, including veterans and Stevens post members, plan a Memorial Day gathering in the G A R room at the New York block.
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Stevens, Ged Geaton Poste
A. R
Comom
New York
State Board Finishes Work On Pharmacy Licenses
The state board of pharmacy completes days of session and awards fourteen applicants pharmacist licenses after passing the required examination.
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State Board of Pharmacy
Seasion
Attempted murder reported in Averett area
A drunken man attempted to murder his brother's wife Chilé and Mrs Ray of Averett. He fired at them in the rear of the brother's saloon, shattering a window and escaping.
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Sir Vata
Chilé
Mra. Ray
Averett
Australian drought drives massive emigration and distress
Widespread famine forced migrations as drought devastated agriculture in Australia. Thousands of workers lose jobs while millions of sheep perish, creating a national calamity and prompting people to seek work in Canada and the United States.
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the Star
B.C
Canada
States
Australia
Opening of the New York Stock Exchange Building
The April opening drew about 1100 brokers, officials, and 4000 guests to the new trading floor. Hazel Bag led the reception with cheers, followed by J. P. Morgan, President Keppler, and Mayor Low amid celebration and remarks on Wall Street's revival.
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New York
New Stock Exchange
Pew
Wall Street
J. P. Morgan
Leek
Keppler
Low
Ruth
Recital at First-next Accon Re. Spencer Kherd Leads Alpha Quartet
A recital will be given at the First-next accon re with Spencer Kherd as reader and the Alpha quartet providing music. The performance supports the Ladies' Society of the church.
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Accon Re
Spencer Kherd
Alpha Quartet
WREST FOR DUMPING SAWDUST IN LAKE
Bentan Wan arrested by Rief yesterday for dumping sawdust from Aw mill into Kendall's mill dockside park. The act violates state law forbidding refuse discharge into any lake or river. Rief says more arrests may follow with sufficient evidence.
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Rief
Aw Mill
Kendall's Mill
Leechi Park
King to skip visit to Pope amid fatigue and duty
Fragmentary report notes the king will not visit the Pope. It mentions travel from Malta and Vatican fatigue, with officials advising a stay in Rome for a week. Unclear wording references conditions and reception by authorities.
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Malta
Une
DB Demaines
Army Officer Dies by Own Action in West Point Incident
Lieutenant Ole of the Fire Cavalry at West Point died by his own action during a period of temporary insanity. The incident occurred at the academy involving an officer from New York. Details remain limited as investigations continue.
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Ole
Fire C Cavalry
West Point
New
Run Down by Engine Claims Life of Mike Downey
Laborer Mike Downey was fatally struck by a Great Northern locomotive at Second Avenue South and King Street, his right arm and leg crushed. He died hours later after being taken to the morgue, with a whisky bottle found in his pocket. a brakeman stumbling on him prevented a worse fate. Downey's relatives in Buffalo, N. Y. have been notified.
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Mike Downey
Second Avenue South
King Street
lowney-Watson Company
Downey
Buffalo M. Y
Dre. de Soto
Eet Stillman
Kevane
Ivana
Laid to Rest for Allen M Hawkins at Westminster
Funeral services were held for Allen M Hawkins at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Rev J M Wilson led the ceremony with the Masons in charge at Lake View Cemetery. Despite poor weather the church was filled as friends came to pay respects. City hall was closed during the service.
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Allen M. Hawkine
Lake Viewee
Westminster Presby
J. M. Wilson
Masonic Fraternity
Mating on the Sequoia Ship Mutiny and Ice Rescue
Mutiny aboard the schooner Kinano Maru from Yokohama disrupted a voyage from Manila to Seattle as mutineers led by Chamberlain and headcombes shot Murphy. The boat, echooner tied up in harbor, had been beached at Nome, freed after a storm, and later cut from ice to return to Nome before likely heading to Seattle. Managing owner is J. G. Pacey of the city.
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Yokohama
Strom
Manila
Seattle
Chamberlain
Murphy
Cor
Nome
le J. G. Pacey
Funeral Following Body Draws City Employees
The hour of the funeral and over 100 city employees followed the body to the grave. Hawkins belonged to several secret orders, all of which were largely united at the funeral. Hawkins was an expert machineman in the city engineer's department and had previously worked in the meeting department of the Lake Shore & Eastern railway and Beatties International, now the Northern Pacific.
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Hawkins
Hawking
Mneeting
Seat Lake Shore & Eastern Railway
Beatties International
Northern Pacific
Fight Over Mrs. Smith
A telegram to Sheriff Oudihee from District Attorney Harrie of San Francisco says the sufficiency of the requisition papers for Mrs Lloyd Smith wanted in this city for selling worth less off stock is under consideration. If found insufficient the prisoner will be detained until new papers are prepared.
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Oudihee
Harrie
San Francisco
Lloyd Smith
North Seattle Improvement Club Promotes Local Manufacturing
The North Seattle Improvement Club took an initiative to stimulate manufacturing in the city. A committee was appointed to assist manufacturing enterprises seeking a local location and a resolution urged city improvement clubs to support home products. The proposed Second Avenue regrade was discussed but no action taken.
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North Seattle
Train Collision Leaves Several Killed and Injured
A train collision near an Ohio location resulted in multiple deaths and several injuries. Victims were rushed for medical treatment as authorities investigated the crash fate and causal factors.
Desperate burglars blow safe at Michigan post office
A physician returning from a call was captured by burglars at the Michigan post office as they blew the safe with explosives. The attacker tied the doctor to the safe and a pistol duel with officers followed. the robbers escaped with unknown injuries.
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Furglars
Michigan
Stim
Revolting Story Has Happy Sequel
A New York City charity case ends with a white American woman seeking to adopt one of three half French Lee Hong children after a police report exposed squalid living conditions. Commissioner Van Horn plans to place the children with proper care, while Wah Sing requests guardianship for a child.
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Charity Organization Society
Weh Sing
van Horn
Lee Hong
Wah Bing
Leend
Custle County
Wah Sing
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Renton
Scalded in Bath Tub: Elderly Evans Hurt in Bath Parlors
Chas E Evans 912 Ninth Avenue, collector for Washington Mercantile, was badly scalded in a bath tub at Marble bath in Batley building yesterday afternoon. He lies in Beattie General Hospital in precarious condition with a long recovery expected.
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Chas. E. Evans
Ninth Avenue
Washington Mercantile Agency
Batley Building
Beattie General Hospital
Evans
Beacon Hill Slaughterhouse Battle Continues With July Hearing
Beacon Hill residents await July 6 hearing on injunction against Frye Luhn Co Carstena Bros and James Heary over odor nuisance. March adjournments paused action while defendants added deodorizing equipment though community says little abatement has occurred. Hill Improvement Club president reports persistent odor and seeks removal of facilities.
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Beacon Hill
Fryeliuhn Company
Carstena Bros
James Hear
Student Drowned In Local Sailing Incident
Everett report details a tragedy as a student from a local business college drowns while sailing with Rev. EB Valden. The boatmates wore heavy overcoats and rubber boots. one man tried a rescue before succumbing to exhaustion. Erickson’s body remained missing as a tugboat Cathadin aided search efforts.
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Everett
Drickson
Emell
EB. H. Valden
Valden
Vaiden
Erickson
Ghost of Street Car Strike Still Walks
The street car workers dispute lingers with two unsettled points in the Seattle settlement. Union claims accuse the Seattle Electric Company of violating arbitration clause regarding seniority for workers who stayed through the strike. Arbitrators Powell and Kiefer to render views. business leaders may press for company adherence to the agreement.
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Furth
Seattle Electric Company
Tacoma
Kern
Moore
Jones
John H. Powell
U. S
Kiefer
Judes
Thief Arrested After Stealing Groceries At Store
Joan Devine known to police as a thief was caught with a case of groceries from the National Grocery on Occidental avenue and Miglntreet. He was detained by store employees until City officer Tarek and Jailer Corbett arrived. no charge noted yet at the police station.
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Joan Devine
Licenses Issued To Several Individuals in Beattle Area
A list of licenses granted to residents including Sthan Alien bare of Puyallup and Viva Wee Naina, aged 27, along with Harry Glen aged 84, and others such as Thomas Doherty 85 from Butte. Cornelia ilei 2, both of Beattle, are noted in the same notice.
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Puyallup
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W. L. Stevenson
W. Ll. Steven
Hare
A.C. SF
Nis Wee
Lncally
J. L. Crowell
Dillard Tel
Dent
J. Slaten
W. F Montgomery
Owford
Fourth Avenue
War View
J. F. Thorne
Crowell
Slaten
Montgomery
PA. Morgan
Avenus
Blevenson
Gunn
Evenson
Olly
Levenson
Menheyemaker
Morroccco
Madrid
Mullah Mohammed
Morocc
Fes
Allen M. Hawkins
Mtiny
Ildust Wisfortune
Sa OH
Mr. Trusts
Commissioner van Horn
Fourth Avenue South
Herbert S.upper
Scheuerman
First Ave
Cherry Street
Charles E. Evans
Adams & Blanchard
iLES@ Piper
Komain
First Avenue
W. B. Hutchinson Co Cor
2D Ave. and
Union St
Bute Sale
Levinson’s
Levinson's
Fred
Bet. Seneca and University
Sale Women’s
Stewart & Holmes Drug Company
Indep
Main
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