Strange Story of Sophie Becks Woman With Money to Burn
A Seattle Star special profiles Sophie Hack later known as Sophie Becks, claiming she built a fortune through the Becur-Saving Society fraud and related schemes. It traces her upbringing in Illinois, escape from rural life, and links to master swindler Marrin, who rose from telegraph operator to attorney before joining the Get-Rich-Quick network. The tale recounts arrests, escapes, yacht provisioning, and rumors of vast wealth, with police notes casting doubt on the $5,000,000 claim.
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Kenny
Seattle
Ladelphi
Sophie Hack
Stapey Dating Co
Sophie Ha
Stela
County
Illinois
Bloomings School
Board of Trade
Edward
Marrin
Sophie
Francis
Pennsylvania
Brooklyn
Caroine Daurey
Husepe
South America
Celenrita
Genos HM. O. Jefien
Panema Navy
Colombia
Chicago
Franklin B. Stone
Stanley Francia
Best Value at E N Co Rubber Store Hose Ad
Local ad notes E N and Company at 1251 and Ave E for value purchases. Promotes Cotton Garden Hose from The Rubber Store on Ist Avenue.
$100 Lots Near Anne Car Line End
Cheap city lots offered for sale two blocks east of the end of the Anne street car line and Ross. Easy terms available, inquire for details.
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Anne
Ross
Noted Swindler Net With Bank Plot In Early City Crimes
The account traces Sophie Beck and a gang linked to Storey Cotton and Graham Novelty, detailing names such as Millar, Marrin, Estelle Collins, and A O Howard. It describes arrests, aliases, depictions of wealth, and a series of credit schemes and protective associations amid a banking crash era.
Names and Fates in a Chicago Crime Ring
The article details identities and conduct of gang members including Arthur Stanley-Foster alias Engiioh, known as the only captured member after a delayed escape. William HM Latimer “Handsome Harry,” a Pennsylvania gambler with prior attempted conviction. Annie Browner Marrin, Marrin’s wife who endured poverty and supported two children while Marrin fled. and Francia’s wife who is believed innocent but grief-stricken at the couple’s downfall. The piece notes court figures and public sympathy amid the probe into Marrin’s network.
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Stanley Francia
London
San Francisco
Chicago
Martin
Foster & Co
Arthur Foster
Francis
Engiioh
Arthur Stanley-Foster
New Orem
William HM. Latimer
Handsome Harry
Pennsylvania
Mia
Anna FF
Marrin
Annie F. Browner
Itrich
Philadelphia
Irving
Franklin B. Stone
Francia
Duwamish River Dredging Endorsed At Community Meeting
A South Park meeting endorsed a dredging project for the Duwamish River under the South Park Improvement Club. Speakers including Senator Piles and Congressman Humphrey supported government surveys to identify the best dredging route. Meikle outlined details and estimated a cost around 158400 a mile for deep channels to serve manufacturing access.
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Duwamish
South Park
Meikle
Kent
Must Not Hire Boys Halted By Labor Union Protest
The Western Central Labor union warned contractor H W Hawley removing dirt east of Flat avenue between Virginia and Lenora streets to stop employing minors to drive his team or face arrest. Reports say several boys may be under 14 and schooling concerns prompted action amid fears of collisions with street cars on the steep incline. Monarchy shirts offered by EB Brooks & Co. at 1321 and ave.
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Western Central Labor Union
H. W. Hawley
Fliat Avenue
Virginia
Lenora Streets
Hawley
Western Central
Garland ranges offer economical, fast heating ranges
The advertisement promotes Garland ranges praised as the finest in quality and fuel efficient. It emphasizes quick water heating and meeting all burner needs with easy payment terms and a trade‑in of old stoves, listing prices from 32 to 60 dollars.
Moore Gilman franchise to be revisited by committee
The Moore-Gilman franchise issue returns to the corpora tions committee Wednesday afternoon. Debate will cover franchise terms roadway construction under University Street and other major matters. Proposals on city purchase rights in 1934 face opposition from owners and likely compromise. Also, July 13 opens 38000 acres of government land north of Quinalt reservation for settlement. Moran Bros. receive final Nebraska payment totaling 112,008 with eight payments remaining.
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Moore-Gilman
Summel
University Street
Gilman
Seattle Electric Company
Moran Bros. Company
Nebraska
Navy
Receiver's Notice Regular $6.60 Suits for $2.85 Sale
Readable catalog item lists deep discounts on men and youth suits, neckwear, shirts, socks, suspenders, hats and shoes with many items offered at reduced prices. Includes prices for children and infants, and mentions Alaska fit shirts and blankets, with a concluding note that rubber boots and blankets are included in the sale.
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Alaska
California
Ile
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Sophie Becks
Adventuress
New Orleans
Howard
Latimer
Latimer No
Bothwell
Traw Isey
Gans
Insurance Renrs
Sherman, Clay & Co
Steinway Dealers
Second Ave
Cal
Oakland
Reliable
Kline & Rosenberg
Firet Avenue
Philadel
Millar
Storey Cotton Company
Estelle Collins
Jenkintown
Richard Graham
Graham Novelty Company
Storey
Fatelie Colline
Graham
Depositors’ Protective Association
Martin and
Bank Depositors and Investors Protective Association
A. O. Howard
Security Savings Society
Sophie Beck
Heck
Mrs
Stanley Francis
Bargain News
Gil
Dora
Buffalo
Spelger & Hurlbut
Union St
South Park Improvement Club
Monarchs
EB. N. Brooks & Co
Ave
Garland
GEO. & Woodhouse CO
Ana
Standard Furniture
L. Schoenfeld & Sons
First Ave
Tacoma
Marseilles
Douglas Shoe
Douglas
Detersonc
Pike Street
Aetna
Preston
Ernst Bros.beth
Will
Bowen
Mullen
Quainault Indian Reservation
Jefferson County
Monarch Shoe & Clothing Co
First Avenue
B. Alexander
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