Abstract Companies in a Big Combination
Washington state court heard testimony from W. B. Hall former vice president of Title Guarantee Abstract Co about a five company alliance among Seattle abstract firms. The group shared rates, quotations and a monthly clearing house with 10 percent pooled, while Kirkman is alleged as the sole perpetrator in the theft case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tnoer
Seattle
W. 8. Hall
Title Guarantee & Abstract Co
DB. Carleton
L. W. Held
D. M. Peeples
Juanb. Wandesford
W. H. Kirkman
Dadiey Williams
Tithe Trust Company
Hall
Guarantee Abstract Co
Kirkman
Rush accused man out of state
C M Lowe alias Hole was pursued by Special Agent C B Peyton and Detective Stark of Ohio after a fight near a home at Allan 312 Fifth Ave. An extradition warrant backed by Gov Hay led to Lowe being hustled to a train and taken out of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. MH. Lowe
Hole
Marton
Ohio
Welle Fargo Express Company
C. B. Peyton
Stark
Lowe
Auburn
Bugay
Hi Gi
Hay
Peyton
Allan
Gillian
Tornadoes Raging in Midwest and Chicago Storm
A violent storm swept Chicago after midnight with thunder lightning and rain. Lightning struck two buildings with no damage. Tornadoes and damaging winds reported in Kansas Iowa and nearby towns with casualties and property loss in Douglas Udall and Chisholm.
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Chicago
Loop District
Middle West
Kansas
Iowa
Wichita
Kas
Douglas
Lewis Ayres
J. J. Jones
Udall
Hook
Rowe Hill
Des Moines
Chisholm
Here
Ottumwa
Creston
Posse Pursues Bank Robbery Suspects Near Prosser
In Prosser Washington two men linked to the Elberton bank robbery were found in nearby woods by a sheriff's posse. After a brief exchange of gunfire the suspects were captured and theyMaintained innocence as arrests began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prosser
Wash
Elberton
Here
Girl Awakes After 100 Hours Sleep In Kenton
Miss Laura Kasper, 20, reportedly awoke after an extended sleep of about 100 hours in Kenton on April 9. Doctors described a temporary hysterical collapse as the cause for the prolonged slumber and said she showed signs of recovery upon waking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fy United Press
Kenton
Laura Kasper
Amateur southpaw to quit Banks for pro ball
Frank Hart, St. Marys great southpaw pitcher, will turn professional after this college term. He plans to join Mocoreing’s Oakland state league team, with observers predicting success for him among the professionals. Hart has pitched for St. Marys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Cal
Frank Hart
St. Mary's
Mocoreing
W Fm
Hart
Team for Four Years and Le Hitter and Excellent Felder
A four year span highlights notable players Le Hitter and Excellent Felder leading the team. The report notes strong performance and steady leadership during this period, with emphasis on teamwork and developing talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felder
Benson Found Not Guilty in Bribery Case
In Washington on April 2 a jury acquitted John A. Benson, a longtime land officer, of bribery charges after deliberating about an hour. The verdict came in the afternoon session at 1:45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
Twashington
John A. Benson
Lifernia Land
Saloons to Close at Midnight Countywide
Oakland April 2 United Press says District Attorney Donahue plans enforcement of a grand jury ruling requiring all gambling machines with play back to be removed. A previous jury order compels midnight closing of saloons outside incorporated towns, now made public to saloonkeepers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Cal
Donahue
Grand Jury
Trust Case Settled After Fraudulent Sugar Weighing
Collector Loeb reaches agreement with American Sugar Refining Co settling all suits over fraudulent weighing at the Brooklyn docks. The firm will pay government nearly the full duty on import sugar and agrees not to appeal, with total aid to exceed 1.26 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palten Press
York
Loeb
American Sugar Refining Company
Mrooklyn Dooka
Kiss Causes Trouble in Chicago Opera Finale
Georgia Caine quits comic opera company after dispute over a stage kiss in the finale. Her husband A B Hudson, a New York broker, objects strongly to the kiss and she says they will travel abroad for an automobile honeymoon, ending her engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vrces
Chicago
Georgia Caine
Miss Caine
A. B. Hudson
New York
Northern Righteous Rioter Faces Additional Charges in Alaska Riot
Ed Hasey, convicted of assault with a dangerous weapon for Keystone canyon riots near Valdez, Alaska, will be prosecuted on three more indictments. The government has spent about $50,000 on the Hasey trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bo United
Junkaya
Alaska
Ed Hasey
Keystone Canyon
Valdez
Son Senses
Hasey
Steamer Wash Of Union Oil Goes Ashore Uninjured
The old tank steamer Wash of the Union Oil company went ashore at 12 46 yesterday afternoon. It floated with high tide at midnight and sustained no injuries before leaving for Ban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Oil Company
Ban
Give and Take in Graft Trial
In San Francisco on April 20 witness James F. Kelly of the boodling board of vinore faced vigorous cross examination. The defense contends the witness was improperly guided by prosecution and insinuated to have been aided by the district attorney in Patrick Calhoun Kelly’s trial proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy United Pree
Ban Francisco
James F. Kelly
Vinore
Fense
Patrick Calhoun Kelly
At Rogers
Rogers
Grand
Board of Park Commissioners
Bailey Peninsula
Pate Power
Way
Coupe Ois Parks and Boulevards
Revenna Park
Alki Point
United Frees Committee
Rafael
Cal
Batley Peninsula
Fowler Moves for Dismissal in Libel Suit
A. E. Fowler defends a $50,000 libel action filed by Collier & Bons seeking dismissal. The dismissal request cites that service has lapsed and Collier representatives in the state failed to file required information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Fowler
Collier & Bons
PF. Collier
P. F. Collier & Bon
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Morris
Mornig
Rush
Asked Press
Posse
United Prew
HIG
United Peewee
United Press
Omalton
Boston
U. S. Court
Panama
IEN
ADIES
Nottingham
Kleinheart
Attenberg
Faivadia
Adies’ Wool Union
OYS
Rain Coats
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