Organized Looting Uncovered by Police In City Narrowing Suspects
Police report a major organized looting ring with seven detainees in custody. Detectives Adams and Corbett linked Owens and others to freight shed thefts at Northern Pacific and Great Northern docks, with insiders likely aiding higher ups while goods valued at thousands vanished over months. Abba Hilmi the Khedive of Egypt, in Europe, toured Paris discreetly before heading to Switzerland on a study trip.
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Adame
Cor
Nick Cartege Owens
Yeater
Cox
F. C. Moll
Folk
Snyder
Permons
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Adama
Corbett
Owens
Conalgnees
Arrests Move Forward in Local Fraud Case
After weeks of inquiry Detective Clark arrests Mrs Maynes Mra J F Humbers and HP Maloney on charges of defrauding locals in a fraudulent stock scheme tied to Our Ancestors Flour Co. Further arrests anticipated as investigators expose a scheme promising salaried jobs and profits from Lake Street prospects.
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Clark
Maynes
J. F. Humbers
Monk
Goodburn
W. H. Irwin
Hedlund
Dexter. Co
Commercial Excursion to Honolulu Planned by Seattle Chamber
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce will organize a four week commercial excursion to the Hawaiian Islands during January or February. Plans include correspondence with Sound area organizations and coordination with local officials. The total cost is set at 156 dollars including all expenses. Ten million people have opened accounts with the Post Office Savings Bank of England.
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Seattle
Postoffice Savings Bank of England
Overnight Entries at the Meadows Include Mixed Conditions
The Meadows publishes overnight entries for Wednesday races listing six furlongs selling for four year olds and up with horses such as Pacifieg, Dangerous Girl, Magnificeee, and Winck Bam, plus five furlongs selling for two year olds including Bed Davia and Othmar, followed by a third race at a mile and a sixteenth. The page shows numerous abbreviations and OCR distortions for trainer and price data.
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the Meadows
Winck Bam
Watcom
Bevel
Cece
Gabber
Cncs
Othmar
Bobby Shafto
Oscens
Maid of Orleana
Kinmet Jr
Cence
1000 Men Are Wanted for Labor in Alaska Mines
Juneau August 13. Business men of Juneau and Douglas appeal to steamship operators to offer a cheap labor rate to Southeast Alaska. At least 1000 men are needed in local mines.
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Juneau
Alaska
Douglow
Plans to curb extortion face city chamber agenda
The city affairs committee of the Chamber of Commerce met to discuss upcoming chamber business including an ordinance regulating moving and storage charges amid alleged extortion by Bekins Moving and Storage. The session also noted rising consumer costs and increased circulating dollars in New York City, with higher numbers of discounts and deals affecting restaurants and small shops.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Bekins’ Moving and Storage Company
New York City
New York Museums Attract Yet Many Residents Unvisited
Two major NYC teaching hubs, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the American Museum of Natural History, draw visitors, yet countless News residents have never stepped inside. More than half of daily visitors are strangers to the city, highlighting limited local exposure to these landmarks.
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New York City
Metropolitan Museum of Art
American Museum of Natural History
Gen.sands
News
Russell Back From Mysterious Jaunt
City treasurer George Russell reappeared after a ten day disappearance triggering city hall speculation. Reports placed him from Snoqualmie to New York while others claimed he and his wife were at a beach resort near Los Angeles. He admitted attention to the Riplinger matter.
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Middle Fork
the Snoqualmie
New York
John Splinger
Russell
Seattle
Los Angeles
Riplinger
Attorneys Favor Grand Jury In City Corruption Probe
Sentiment among Seattle lawyers favors calling a grand jury to investigate city and county officials amid public mistrust. Special counsel John J. Higgins supports the move if Renton Hill Improvement Committee finds sufficient evidence. Others warn against premature action, while some urge annual grand juries for thorough oversight.
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John J. Higgins
Seattle Bar Association
Renton Min Improvement Association
Renton Hill
Beattle
Wilbur L. Cummings
McBurney & Cummings
New York
Chicago
Cincinnati
San Francisco
Nooner
Walter French
Allen & French
Plant Destroyed by Blaze at Youngstown Car Plant
A fire engulfed the Seattle Car Manufacturing plant in Youngstown early this morning, causing about 200000 in losses with 76000 insured. High grade car materials valued at 46000 burned, neighboring structures saved by wind, water service unavailable due to a low tide and delayed response by the fire department.
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Seattle Car Manufacturing Company
Youngstown
Towar
Seattle
Yoongstown
Baiding
Plant expansion moves to Renton from Youngstown
The plant started by Wm Pigott and associates years ago grew to a substantial operation. With more room and facilities, it becomes a large, neat enterprise in Chicago, now nearly finished at Renton, and the plan is to relocate Youngstown machinery and materials there within days.
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Wm, Pigott and Associates
Chicago
Renton
Youngstown
Bohemian Wirl Final Performance With Opera Company
Amusements page notes the Bohemian Wirl will be sung for the last time tonight by the grand opera company at the Gream. Dolly Varden repeats tomorrow with matinee and evening shows. A double bill of Pinafore and Cavalleria Rusticana featuring Daphne Pollard and Kunene Weiner closes the week.
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John Cort
San Francisco Opera Company
Dolly Varden
gan @rageisco Opera company
Theaters Show Weekly Attractions at Beattie and Third Avenue
The Beattie theater runs Tracked Around the World with Roma Bunting as a boy detective all week. Frederick Clark stars in Prince Otto with Laurette Taylor as Princess Seraphina at the Third Avenue Theater. Pantages’ Lola theater hosts a new vaudeville program this afternoon. Irene Lees headlining with Candy Kid and others. The Girl From Frisco billed as a mix of fun and music at Lyric. Star theater features eight acts headed by Miles McCarthy Co in The Race Tour's Dream. Ringling’s World’s Greatest Shows comes to Seattle August 21–22 with two matinees and two evenings.
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Roma Bunting
Beattie Theater
Prince Otto
Frederick Clark
Laurette Taylor
Princess Seraphina
Taylor Company
Third Avenue
Pantages
Lola Theater
Irene Lees
Candy Kid
Bimboo
Koko
Harry Lees
O'Connor, Saunders & Co
Rivers
Rochester
Star Theater
Miles McCarthy & Co
Ringling
Seattle
Two Special Band Concerts Planned at Scenic Park
Sunday events at Scenic Park feature Wagner's celebrated organization and a lineup including the Landaver troupe Melvin Brothers and the Flying Martine at the new lake resort.
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Scenic Park
Wagner
Landaver
Melvin Brothers
Flying Martine
New Lake Resort
Buffalo Gasoline engine for your beat
Geo H Woodhouse Company at 112 University Street offers a complete stock of Buffalo Gasoline engines and related equipment.
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Geo. H. Woodhouse Company
University St
Pioneer Alaskan dies in Juneau hospital
Mieny Horien, an early Alaska pioneer and longtime merchant in Juneau, died today of pneumonia after 21 years in town. The report notes his status as a district pioneer and his contributions to the merchant community.
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Juneau
Alaska
Mieny Horien
Thia Dialarict
Horien
Angler's Notice Rods Hit Clearance by Piper Taft Ad
An angler's notice announces a clearance sale on fishing rods at Piper and Taft located at 1024 26 Seconday. The ad promises low prices with all rods discounted, urging buyers to act now.
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Piper & Taft
Ex-Drug Addict Becomes Missionary In Omaha
Wm Henry Thom as, once a cocaine fiend for 23 years, quit drugs and now holds a good job. He travels to coke fields serving as a missionary to former associates and drug sufferers. Mrs Russell Sage is noted for independent philanthropy, rarely accepting outside suggestions.
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Seattle Star
Omaha
Neb
Henry Thomas
Thomas
Russell Sage
Hunting Season Near At Hall Store
Listing at Hall store 1111 First Ave features rifles shotguns hunting coats cartridges vests belts gun cases and ammunition options for season. Local shoppers see wide selection and pricing across firearm gear and accessories.
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Hall
First
Brown Plumbing Co Offers Modern Baths and Sinks
G H Brown Plumbing Co presents modern baths and sinks with low prices at 221 Pine Street. The advertisement promotes plumbing and heating services and market contact details.
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Brown
G. H. Brown Plumbing Co
Earlington Named Natural Gateway to Seattle
The Jones-Thomson Investment Co advertises Earlington as Seattle’s natural gateway, noting its waterways, streetcar lines, and railroads. Promoters claim Earlington sits near sea level and suits large manufacturing, inviting visitors to view a birdseye plot and literature.
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Renton
Earlington
Seattle
Farlington
Jones-Thomson Investment Co
Seneca At
Seattie
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