Carnegie Notes Tied to Chadwick Case Shock Oberlin Bank
Cleveland December reports reveal two Carnegie signed notes exist, one for 500000 and one for 520000, linked to Chadwick affairs. President Beckwith and Cashier Spear of Oberlin bank were arrested for banking law violations, with Carnegie endorsements questioned as possible forgeries.
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Cleveland
Andrew Carnegie
Chadwick Securities
C. T. Beckwith
Spear
Citizens’ National Bank of Oberlin
Chadwick
Oberlin
Carnegie
Oberlin Bank
United States
C. L. Chadwick
On Bended Knees Beckwith Pleads For Bank Funds
In Cleveland C J Beckwith president of the Citizens National Bank of Oberlin pleads before Mrs Chadwick begging repayment of eighty thousand dollars lent from the bank. He collapses at her feet and is carried to a room, later returning to Oberlin as the anticipated financial crash approaches.
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Cleveland
C. J. Beckwith
Citizens National Bank
Oberlin
Newton
Chadwick
Beckwith
Evangelist Receives News Of Mother's Death During Sermon
Joseph Calhoun the Illinois evangelist faced a crisis when a telegram delivered in Seattle told that his mother was dying. He continued delivering a stirring sermon at First Methodist Church before rushing home.
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Calhoun
First Methodist Church
Joseph Calhoun
Illinois
Ena
Supim
Dr. Wharton
Seattle
R. Ae
Wilbur
Mayor alters policy as red light districts expand
The Bal linger administration eases restrictions on Pike street and surrounding zones in Seattle, allowing women to solicit drinks in the tenderloin theaters and dance halls under tighter controls. The Arcade theater license bid by Beatty Ferguson faces scrutiny while Comique gains leverage to remove objectionable features, as crime concerns spur a shift toward a more regulated but freer environment.
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Tts
Comique
Arcade
Beett Benjamin
Balinger
Delaney
Perth
Dedline
Seattle
Pike Street
First Avenue
Yesler Way
Yester Way
Humes
Marriage Licenses Granted Amid Courtroom Banter
Col Cupid suffered a solar plexus blow from Clerk John C. Parsons who handles marriage licenses. The county auditor’s office issued several licenses including a Japanese couple and a case where James Ward sought a license for Miss Edith Adama but needed a guardian consent. Ward pledged to take Edith on the 8:30 boat to Vancouver, despite guardianship hurdles.
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Cupid
John C. Parsons
Parsons
James W. Ward
Ward
Clerk Parsons
Edith Adama
Vancouver
Mr. Wald
Court House
Death of Seattle Physician Dr. P. B. M. Miller
Dr. P. B. M. Miller, a prominent Seattle physician since 1882, died at his home 1520 Sixteenth Avenue after a cancer battle. He leaves a wife and six children including George Miller of Port Orchard and Hubert L. Miller in the University of Pennsylvania medical department.
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P. B M. Miller
Seattle
Sixteenth Avenue
Miller
George KB. Miller
Port Orchard
C. 8
Escaped Ma Newell's Industrial School Boys Flee by Boat
Two 13-year-old inmates William Kiger and Albert Cook escaped from Ma Newell's industrial school on Mercer Island by paddling to the mainland. Shackled together, they were found by workers who freed them with chisels and treated them for cold. In Renton the youths described mistreatment and begged not to return. Maj. Newell vows to pursue them.
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Maj. Newell
Youngnars
Willo Bis
Memorial Service for Deceased Elks Held in First Presbyterian
The local lodge of Elks held its annual memorial service at the First Presbyterian church with American flags purple and white bunting and floral arrangements. Exalted Ruler J. J. Alexander and Rev. M. A. Matthews gave addresses as Elks in regalia filled the auditorium and friends filled the nave. J. 3. Brown 81 Virginia Street was arrested by U S deputy Lathe for alleged clothing theft from the Sap t O'Brien and bound over to the grand jury with bond set at 250 dollars.
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Elka
First Presbyterian Church
Lodge of Elks
Elks
J. J. Alexander
M. A. Matthews
J. 3. Brown
Virginia Street
United States
Sapt O'Brien
Kiefer
Ballard Franchises Tarnished by Graft Allegations
Ballard council faces an injunction over a corrupt Seattle Electric franchise as Fred G. Simpson of Ballard Electric accuses using graft to secure deals. He recounts approaches by a man offering a franchise for a price and notes a councilman showed him the Seattle franchise before voting.
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Ballard
Seattle Electric Company
FR. B. Cox
Hell
Ballard Council
Ballard Electric Company
Star
Fred G Simpson
Seattle
City Elections Near Seattle Cities Vote Tomorrow
City elections are set for Ballard Renton South Park Georgetown Columbia City and West Seattle with polls opening as communities choose local representatives across multiple districts.
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Seattle
Ballard
Renton
South Park
Georgetown
Columbia City
Weat
Two infants die in separate accidental incidents
In Raymond Mont, two infants died in accidents this morning. A three year old girl fell into a tub of scalding water and died after severe burns. A three month old girl fell from a brother's arms and was killed on impact.
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John Lee
Hiram Chittenden
Reform meeting in St. Petersburg calls for constitutional changes
A mass gathering of Russia's intelligentsia in St. Petersburg on a Saturday night passed resolutions demanding constitutional reforms. The meeting ended with cries of Down with autocracy as the crowd showed strong opposition to autocratic rule.
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Russia
London
St. Petersburg
Congress Convenes Fifty-Eighth Session Opens in Washington
Congress convened at noon as the Fifty-eighth session began. President Pro Tem Frye led the Senate and Speaker Cannon presided in the House. Crowds filled lobbies and galleries with social and diplomatic figures, while Fairbanks drew keen attention as vice president-elect.
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My Beripps News
Washington
Congress
Fairbanks
Senator Cockrell
Missouri
Opticians Organize Washington Association of Opticians
Prominent opticians of the state organize the Washington Association of Opticians with officers led by President Henry C. Eversole of Seattle and T G Redfield of Yakima as first vice president. The group aims for mutual progress and adherence to decisive voting. A separate report describes a train robbery where a messenger was shot, robbers looted drafts and money, and fled toward Daggett while a posse hunted the scene.
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Washington Association of Opticians
Henry C. Eversole
Seattle
T. G. Redfield
Yakima
L. L. Bevens
Bellingham
Leander Butt
Chas. Holcomb
Alfred Butt
Tacoma
Mark Wiizinski
Herman A. Lemke
Ffimon R. Peck
Lewis E. Clapp
Craig
Daggett
Messenger
Los Angeles
Hold up on Santa Fe train near Daggett and Ludlow
Express Messenger Roberts was fatally wounded in a daring hold up between Daggett and Ludlow on the Santa Fe line. The conductor found Roberts in a pool of blood after two men posing as passengers opened the door and attacked him on the desert night.
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Roberts
Santa Fe
Daggett
Ludlow
Messenger Roberts
Land Frauds Defense Opens in Oregon Case
Defense attorney L. F. Puter of Eureka California opened the land frauds case criticizing government witnesses and writing experts. O Day followed with sarcasm centered on Heney and Hall as the defense argued. Trial clocked toward jury deliberation with judge Bellinger indicating jury instructions expected after 11 tomorrow forenoon.
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Puter
Eureka
Cal
O'Day
Heney
Oregon
Heney and
Hall
Bellinger
Where is M Connaughey Public Treasurer Missing
A County Treasurer of King County is reported lost from his office and last seen unknown time. Taxpayers seek any information on his whereabouts and safety.
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King County
Missing King County treasurer McConnaughey cited for week of absence
A Seattle Star report questions the whereabouts of J M McConnaughey treasurer of King County. The piece notes thousands of public funds depend on his oversight and laments his weeklong absence from the office without notice. The editorial urges accountability and presence in his official duties.
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J. M. McConnaughey
McConnaughey
King County
Worthy
Star
Mr. McConnaughey
Seattle
J. W. Leen
J. W. McConnaughey
McCarnnaughey
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