Russell Offers 3000 Prize for Kidnapping John Rip-linger
A Washington state committee probes scandal with new evidence and a suspect man “the man” brought to Powell in New York. Officials report limited documents, aid from Great Northern counsel, and a planned Olympia session to view materials. Richardson's actions are under scrutiny as investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Nuzum
Powell
Frank Graves
Richard E. Nuzum
Gordon
Tomittee
Helps Committee
Army Captain Ready To Deliver Fugitive Statement Of Expenditures
A military ledger details transportation and incidental expenses for travel to and from various cities including Los Angeles New York Chicago Washington and Beattle. It lists hotel stays and per diem charges with amounts and names of involved offices, noting a final balance of 206.63 against a larger sum of 5006.00.
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Los Angele
SeeeWs Pepeewese
Busnes Iy
Wepu Bee Eessad
Aagoige Hotel
Biyeepeedes
Rear Orn Printing Company
OTM Twchaams
New York
Sidvee Cue Reas
Chicago
Chines Teede Tee Roan
Chicano
Cbssebeigee Bude’ Wit Rai
Washington
Ens Filiaed
Wevelnbach
Cbpaaree Roses Ceee House
Band House
Maren
Nkerton National
Steyb Kates
Yee Odental
Beattle
New
Seattle Formally Reports City Finances and Riplinger Search
George F. Russell reports to Seattle finance committee on expenditures of 1793.27 and 3206.63 balance held for Riplinger recovery. He details investigations into the city comptroller’s defalcations totaling 68178.91 and the Pinkerton led search extending to Los Angeles Pasadena and Belize.
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George F. Russell
John Riplinger
Seattle
Council Finance Committee
Riplinger
F. 8
Sawyer
Russell
Wash
Frederick Sawyer
City Council
City of
Partment
G. Shorrock & Co
John, Riplinger
Ahern
Pinkerton
Kiplinger
Los Angeles
Cal
Bacon
Pasadena
W. Lith
Wardson Found After Chase Across Hills
Report details a fugitive pursuit and capture of Tony Wardson in the hills near Soap Lake area. Richardson was located with ties to a divorce case and alleged attempts by K B Palmer to influence the Washington Supreme Court. The Root investigation committee sought his testimony in Spokane, relaying conflicting recollections about a possible land deal and court proceedings.
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Richardson
Soap Lake
Tony Mack
Tony Richarddson
California
Smith
Root Investigation Committee
Superior Court of
Douglas County
Waterville
Supreme Court of
Supreme Court
K. B. Palmer
Root
Palmer
Merritt & Merritt
Spokane
State
Sureme Court
Imer
In Danger of Exile Over Royal Marriage Tie
United Press reports in St Petersburg that Grand Duke Michael risks exile to a remote Siberian command if he persists in pursuing the daughter of a rich landowner. The duke’s beloved is sent abroad by Odessan authorities, while court rumor says he seeks to follow. A marriage proposal to Princess Victoria is also mentioned as a possible motive.
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ST. Petersburg
Frontier
Pear
Pears
Michael
Siberia U
Odettia
Switzerland
Mng Edward
Princess Vietort
Fénard
Crazed by Love Youth Threatens to Murder Girl
Aberdeen dispatch reports Frank Noaske a young suitor who sent many love letters to Miss Mary Dinse and stalked her was placed in the Salem Oregon asylum after leaving a butcher knife with a note near her path. His relatives had previously secured his return to the asylum.
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Aberdeen
Frank Noaske
Mary Dinse
Salem
Ore
Noashe
Wishkah
Mins Dinse
Miss Dinse
Noaske
Palmer resigns as Minnesota Mutual Life head dies by own hand
Timothy R. Palmer, former president of the Minnesota Mutual Life Insurance Co, shot himself at home after a year of ill health. He had resigned last Friday from his post. The report notes his persistent illness and inability to perform duties. A stray line mentions the steamer Northland delivering redwood from San Francisco to Everett, unrelated to the death notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
ST. Paul
Timothy R. Palmer
Minnesota Mutual Life Insurance Company
Palmer
Northland
Everett
San Francisco
Secret US Mine Planting Signals Pacific Coast Defense
Despite cordial talks with Japan, the United States quietly moved submarine mines to major Pacific coast harbors. Brigadier General Arthur Murray led the operation with mines sent to the Philippines, Guam, and Hawaii. San Francisco San Diego Puget Sound and the Columbia River harbor defenses are included with two ships ordered to San Francisco and two to the Philippines.
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Washington
State Department
Pacific
Philippines
Guam
Hawaii
Arthur Murray
United States Coast Artillery
Puget Sound
San Francisco
San Diego
Columbia River
Fortress Monroe
Atlantic
Seaboard
Police Auto Robbery Leads to Jailer Injury and Suspect Capture
Early morning incident near Third Avenue and Marion Street left City Jailer Charles A. Corning with a fractured right arm after being dragged from a police auto during a prisoner escape attempt. Suspect Joseph Dwyer, later found with a dislocated left shoulder, was captured on the waterfront by Patrolmen Newman and Potter after fleeing. Corning remained hospitalized in serious condition at his home afterward.
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Charles A. Corning
Patesol
Joseph Dwyer
Third Av
Marion #1
Corning
Dwyer
Wayside Emergency Hospital
Murdock
Newman and
Potter
Fifth Av
Humphrey
Pike St
Marion
McMahon
Columbus
Washington St
Lees
Cadillac
Jackson A
McGinnins
Jakick
Geeal
Mike Paluda
Wentorm
Seneca St
Hobart Resigns as Alaska Customs Chief
Washington reports Clarence L. Hobart resigns as Alaska customs collector effective January 1. President Roosevelt accepts with regret. John R. Willis, current Juneau customs chief, to succeed Hobart. Hobart to enter business in Seattle.
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Washington
Clarence L. Hobart
Alaska
Roosevelt
John R. Willis
Juneau
Hobart
Seattle
Boy's Remark Leads to Jewel Recovery in New York
A boy’s tip to Police Inspector McCafferty helped recover a pearl necklace worth about 15000 pounds stolen February from a Memphis burglary. Garrett Lamb of Clinton, Tenn, identified the piece in New York after a circular offered 2000 dollars for its return.
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United Press
New York
McCafferty
Wate
Garrett BE. Lamb
Clinton
Los Angeles
Just
Mr. Lamb
Lamb
Frank G. Jones
Memphis
Tenn
Charmer steamer saves 100 aboard after collision near Vancouver
The C Pr P R steamer Charmer with about 100 passengers on the Vancouver to Victoria run was driven to the beach to avert sinking after colliding with a coal scow in Vancouver Narrows at 1 20 in a strong current. Captain Hunter steered for shore as water rushed into the forward hold, a commendable act that likely saved all lives.
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Vancouver
Victoria
C. Pr P. R
Charmer
Vancouver Narrows
Hunter
Whatcom
Tacoma
Willamette
Tartar
Gulf , Georgia
War Preparations Rise as Bosnia Turmoil Deepens
Reports from Belgrade say Bosnia descends into chaos with eight thousand Hungarian infantry landed at Hagusa near the border. Midnight executions occur and mutinies reported at Vicegrad while Austrian troops suffer cold and fatigue under canvas. Barb wire fences tighten around Trebinje Pilice and Vrad as wells are destroyed or poisoned. Herbert J. Satterlee sworn in as acting secretary of the navy in Washington and takes duties with bureau officers present.
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United Press
Belgrade
Bosnia
Hagusa
Vicegrad
Trebinje
Piliteche
Vrad
Washington
Herbert JL. Satterlee
New York
Navy
Bec
Eaete Newberry
Deent
Quiet in Hayti
Washington reports there is no actual government in Hayti. Gen Legitime claimant has not been proclaimed president and no provisional government exists. The government will form after Gen Simon arrives near Port-au-Prince, but for now the situation remains quiet.
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Washington
Hayti
State Department
Furniss
Legitime Ap
Simon
Wreckage sighted near Halifax during voyage
Halifax December 4 The steamer Glencoe bound for North Sydney from Port au Pasque reported wreckage on its lifeboats bearing the name Soo City A steamer named Soo City is listed as overdue at Montreal
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Halifax
Glencoe
North Sydney
Port Au Pasque
Soo City
Montreal
Outanma Neb witness testifies in Davis Austin murder case
Uni Press reports Marie Rice star witness in the trial over Dr Frederick Austin's death linked to the triple death pact. Crowds pack the Osage County courtroom as Rice recounts planned murder details and her later actions. The state prepares to rest its case while the defense readies its opening. A steamer Missourian loads linen for New York via Tehuantepec at Pier 14.
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Abbie Rice
DR. Austin
Uni Press
Outanma
Neb
Tates
Atk i
Charlies BE
Davis
Frederick Austin
Charles Davis
Rustin
Mia
Rice
Missourian
New York
Tehauntepee
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Harold Preston
George
Ittee
L. C Western
Great Northern
Whoave
J. J. Lavin
Dimi
Suio
Harris M
Heer Eee Tere
Ina
Gie Ieee
Mexico
Honduras
Pinkerton Agency
New York City
Belize
British Honduras
Kenneth c. Beaton
Tony
TMS
Meir
Sphrata
Anstead
Lake
Hanitario
Tony Mac
Alan
Grand Duke
Beattie
Boy
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