Bunco Ring Reputedly Swindled Seattle Victims Big Amount
Police say Harriman and Brown ran the largest bunco scam in U S history, tied to fake fights and wrestling in Seattle and other states. They lured victims as “properties” through a coordinated scheme using letters, decoys, and staged contests, with losses estimated around $190000. Local officials investigated, but complainants faced witness issues and lack of concrete proof.
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Seattle
Russell B. Harri Gilead
F. W
Star
Tacoma
Sacramento man swindled in lake exhibition fight
The report notes victims went to police with tales of a staged boxing contest at the lake. Thomas Norton of Sacramento leads a group seeking reimbursement after losing as much as $10,000. A photograph shows Norton Harriman Brown and Matt Ries among the principals, with Norton claiming a steerer aided the ruse.
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Harriman
Grown
Thomas Norton
Wappenstein
Seattle
Sacramento
Norton
Man
Ed Bie
Police
Delaney
Matt Ries
Ewin- Ott
Brown
Subouription Day Set For Alaska Yukon-Pacific Stock
At the ways and means committee meeting for the Alaska Yukon-Pacific Exposition the stock subscription date was set for October 4. It is expected that over 500000 will be subscribed in one day. Chairman Will H Parry said the expo may set records for money paid back, with Seattle expected to outperform Portland and Omaha on returns.
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Ways and Means
Alaska
Will H. Parry
Portland
Omaha
Seattle
Voters face tight deadline to register for special election
OK days left ten to register for municipal street railway water extension election. Registration books close ten days before the special election, with next Saturday night the cutoff. Registration open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at city comptroller’s office. additional evening hours begin Saturday and extend to midnight on the final day. Voters not registered or not re-registered after changing residence cannot vote.
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Municipal Street Railway
Grant 10 Bring the Bodies to Valencia Wreck Scene
A Seattle Trades assembly committee has arranged with the revenue cutter Grant to recover bodies buried near the Valencia wreck. The expedition, led by Mesers Early and Everett aided by Andert H. Notee of Georgetown, will depart in about ten days once the Grant is ready. The group will investigate rumors of eight bodies in a cave near CarmPol and recover any confirmed remains.
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Seattle Trades Assembly
Valencia
Grant
Fromington
Early
Everett
Trades Assembly
Andert H
Georgetown
Carma Pol
Huny Job Controversy Ties to Election Fraud
Louis Hony, discharged from the county auditor's office for links to the Sixth precinct election board and a fraudulent city election return, is reportedly kept by the local Republican machine. He was later hired by the King County Republican club to oversee a banquet at Leachi Park pavilion as prosecutors scrutinize possible complicity.
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Louis Hony
County Auditor's
King County Republican Club
Leachi Park Pavilion
Mackintosh
Hung
Convention Likely Held Here Before Arctic Exposition
M J Roche of Portland reports Henry B E Reed director of exploitation for the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition says the national convention of the American Association of Traveling Passenger Agents will probably be held here in 1908, the year before the exposition.
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M. J. Roche
Portland
Henry BE. Reed
The
American Association of Traveling
Fire destroys Carlson Bros shingle mill in Everett
A fire leveled Carlson Bros shingle mill in Everett burning two million shingles. The blaze caused about 3500 dollars in losses and wiped out the insured plant that had stood for over a year.
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Everett
Carlson Bros
Seeking News Seeks Clarity On Valencia Wreck Victims
In MUA British Columbia Aug 24 notes Captain Gaudin reports to David Logan about a boat possibly from the Valencia carrying eight skeletons. Relatives press the wrecks receiver and police for identifications as inquiries probe the boat’s origin near Van Daland.
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MUA
B.C
Cap Gaudin
of Marine
David Logan
Hena
Valencia
Vandaland
Logan
Mela
Gaudin
Receiver
Hussey
R ‘de
Bajo Point
Nootoka
Lagrin
Union
United States May Intervene in Bank Clearings
The report notes possible U S intervention in bank clearings with figures for Aug 24 1905 and 1906 showing an increase over the prior year. In Washington a cable from the American chargé d affaires at Havana says General Pino Guerra and insurgents were defeated by government troops in a three hour battle in Pinar del Rio.
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Cuba
Gomez
Guerra
Pinar del Rio
Washington, D. C
Havana
Pino Guerra
London
London Daily Telegraph
United States
Quakes Hit Valparaiso and Santiago Refugees Seek Shelter
Aug 24 reports another serious quake in Valparaiso and two shocks in Bantiago. Rain returns in Valparaiso, and an epidemic of sickness looms unless a dry spell arrives. Refugees seek shelter in unstable houses as walls risk collapse.
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Bantiago
Valparaiso
Demands for Rent and Utility Reforms at City Meeting
A mass meeting at the Labor Temple drew about 206 attendees to discuss municipal ownership and a proposed street railway. Speakers urged raising assessments to align property taxes, with addresses followed by open discussion and a letter from City near Thomson endorsing the municipal street railway plan.
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Board of Equalization
Ie Oe
Seatile Electric
Iast
Labor Temple
Etout
Jerii
City
Thomson
W. D
Utop
City Cornet
Rex Beach Returns From Bellingham With Nome Trip Planned
Novelist Rex E. Beach arrived back from Bellingham after a three day stay. He and Dave King will depart for Nome tomorrow night aboard the Saratoga.
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Rex E. Beach
Bellingham
Mr. Beach
Dave King
Nome
Saratoga
Gunt Anderson Sentenced to Sixteen Days Jail
Gunt Anderson a logger was this morning sentenced to sixteen days in the city jail for a protracted spree. He was in a very bad condition and will be sent to the city hospital for treatment.
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Gunt Anderson
Officials weigh Cuban intervention as Brownsville turmoil grows
Washington officials privately discuss possible U S action in Cuba while downplaying recent Brownsville unrest. Gen Bell’s meeting with the president is seen as more significant than removing Black troops from Brownsville, with policy likely to hold until further developments.
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Washington
Cuba
Bell
Brownsville
Steamer Esperanza Suspected To Carry Cuban Artillery
Reports from New York allege the steamer Esperanza bound for Cuba carried a full field battery of artillery for the Cuban government. Captain Lalamore of the Cuban artillery, in the U.S. on leave with his wife, was recalled to Havana and boarded the Esperanza.
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New York
Cuba
Lalamore
Havana
General Bandera's Body Hacked by Rurales at Havana
Reports from Havana say General Quentin Bandera was killed in battle yesterday and his body was hacked by the Rurales. President Palma will personally defray funeral expenses.
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Havana
Quentin Bandera
Palma
Prosecution Aide Plans Ireland and New York Trip
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Prigmore will begin travel to Ireland on September 3 to secure evidence for establishing the county’s claim to part of the Sullivan estate. Additional travel to New York may occur to pursue further lines of inquiry.
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Aselatant
Prigmore
Ireland
Sullivan
New York
Convicted Robber with San Quentin Record Linked to Madison Street Theft
Charles Riley, arrested with Joseph Langford near Gabe's grocery on Madison St, had a prior record. San Quentin reports he served three years for writing intimidating letters to extort. He was released in January and soon faced new trouble. Langford remained linked to the case only as a disorderly person for 63 days on the chain gang.
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Charles Riley
Joseph Langford
Superior Court
Gabe
Madison St
San Quentin
Riley
California
Langford
General Jose Miguel Gomez Arrives in Havana Under Guard
Gomez, detained by the government, denies involvement in the rebellion plot and says he is jailed due to his many friends in the insurrection. The incident comes with tight security to prevent his rescue as authorities act decisively.
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Havana
Jose Miguel Gomez
Gomez
Barth Denies Rumor About Convention Committee
The rumor of F Edgar Barth resigning from the Christian Endeavor convention committee is denied. Barth says he sees no reason for resignations, the positions were given by unanimous vote, and he expects strong support to ensure the convention's success. He notes harmony and productive work among the committee.
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F. Edgar Barth
Christian Endeavorere
Barth
Fatal Runaway Ends Life of G Elliott Johnson in Renton
Prominent attorney G Elliott Johnson, 52, was killed in a runaway accident near Renton yesterday afternoon. He was thrown from a buggy after trouble with a bulky horse at a Renton stable. The body was moved to Bonney-Watson parlors in this city. his wife is in Victoria and a son survives. Johnson, formerly of New York where he practiced 12 years, had practiced in this city after partnering with George P. Roseman and later Wilson R. Gay.
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G. Elliott Johnson
Renton
Johnson
Wilson
R. Gay
James Tachell
Bonney-Watson
Rainier
New York
George P. Roseman
Wilson R. Gay
Alaska
Corner Property Sells For Fifty Thousand Dollars
The northwest corner of Washington street and Occidental Avenue changes hands for $50,000. Dresden Investment Company sells to Duggan Ferguson Investment Company. Brubb buys four lots in Marcus addition North Seattle for $10,000.
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Washington St
Occidental Cv
Dresden Investment Company
Duggan, Ferguson Investment Company
Tn D
Maynard's
Block
A. O. Brubb
James Card
Marcus
Aki Maru Arrives With Passengers From East Coast Voyage
The Aki Maru of Nippon Yusen Kaisha arrived at noon with a full freight cargo and passengers returning from work in China and Japan. Officers report pirates troubling the coast between Hong Kong and Canton. The British American and German governments have warned China that coastwise steamers flying these flags must not be molested.
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Nippon Yusen Kaisha
Orient
China
Japan
Hong Kong
Canton
Death of James Flannigan Found at Home
James Flannigan, an aged bachelor, died last night at his home. He had suffered ill health for some time and was found dead about 10 o clock. No suspicious circumstances are reported, but Coroner Carroll will hold a post mortem to determine the cause.
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James Flannigan
Carroll
Negro Soldiers Arrested in Browntown Texas Murder Probe
Twelve negro soldiers and one discharged man have been arrested in Browville Texas charged with murder after an authorities investigation. The fort commander cannot identify the names of the other suspects.
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Browneville
Tex
Soldiers Won’t Fire On Them In Odessa Meeting
A regiment of sappers attacked a political meeting and beat officers trying to disperse it. They adopted a resolution vowing not to fire on the people in any uprising or riot beyond police control. Citizens petition the governor general to increase forces.
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Odessa
Havana Censors News as Cuban Revolution Gains Scrutiny
In Havana President Palma channels fury over foreign reporters exposing that Cuba's revolutionary movement was more substantial than the regime admits. An extra cabinet session led to plans to censor news starting today, after debates on how to control information and quell dissent.
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Havana
Palma
Cuba
Platt Amendment Defines U S Right to Intervene in Cuba
The Platt Amendment outlines Cuba’s future relation with the United States and states that Cuba consents to U S intervention to preserve independence and maintain a government protecting life property and liberty, fulfilling obligations under the 1898 Paris treaty.
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United States
Cuba
New Republic
Morgan Keeps Colman Management After Purchase
B. F. Morgan, who yesterday bought a controlling interest in Kitsap Transportation, will not give up Colman management and will continue in that role. He controls the Kitsap, Sentinel and Reliance steamers, and will maintain current routes. Morgan is a prominent transportation figure on the front.
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B. F. Morgan
Kitsap Transportation Company
Colman
Mr. Morgan
Kitsap
Sentinel
Reliance
FiveYearOld Parker Dies at Home from Diphtheria
Ralph Allen Parker aged five died last night at the family home 1319 Ter race Court from diphtheria. A private funeral was held this morning at Lake View cemetery where interment was made.
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Ralph Allen Parker
Terrace Court
Lake View Cemetery
Captain Hall Fined in Vashon Inquiry and Burton Case
Captain 8S. Y. Hall of the steamer Vashon and Captain G. Ferguson of the Burton were each fined $100 after an inquiry by United States inspectors into the Vashon’s navigating actions. The Vashon carries passengers while Hall held only a freight and towing license. The Burton Vashon inquiry is postponed indefinitely due to unavailability of witnesses, including an officer from the revenue cutter Grant who rode the Vashon.
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8S. Y. Hall
Vashon
United States
G. Ferguson
Burton
Hall
Burton-Vashon
Revenue Cutter Grant
Steamer Excelsior Departs for Valdes and Seward
The steamer Excelsior sailed at 1 PM for Valdes and Seward via the outside passage with a full freight cargo. Among its passengers were 45 laborers bound for M. J. Heney's Copper River railroad project.
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Excelsior
Valdes
Seward
M. J. Heney
Copper River Railroad
Saratoga Sails Tomorrow to Nome Then Seattle Route
The Saratoga sails tomorrow afternoon on its second Nome voyage. After returning it will undertake no further northern trips and will then be slotted on the Seattle Seward route.
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Saratoga Saile
Nome
Seattle- Seward
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