Den of Thieves Found in Seattle Windmill Hideout
Four Seattle detectives traced a gang of thieves to an old windmill at Maynard avenue south and King street. They arrested Joe Golden, a man calling himself Clark, Frank Thomas, and Charles Crane after a night search and a morning visit found little evidence beyond an overcoat with a skeleton key. The four men await a hearing before Judge Cann this week.
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Joe Golden
Joe
Golden
Maynard Avenue South
King Street
Williams
Cudihee
Wappenstein
Yang
Clark
Frank Thomas
Charles Crane
Star
Siege of Kimberley and Ladysmith reports spread
A crowded dispatch stream from Cape Town to London notes General Walker resuming command and Kimberley relief expectations. Boer forces strengthen Modder River positions as Steyn joins at Modder. officers recount a possible Ladysmith siege raise though reports vary.
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Cape Town
Walker
Methuen
Kimberley
London
Bloemfontein
Steyn
Modder River
Cape Colony
Spyrfontein
Clery Joins Ladysmith Relief Force and Bridge Built
Dispatch from Natal dated December 2 reports Clery has arrived and commands the second column. The Ladysmith relief force is said to have linked with Hilyard. Engineers completed a temporary bridge at Frere enabling transport of British artillery across the river.
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Modder River
Dee
Cronje
Spitfontein
Here
Natal
Methuen
Kimberley
Clery
Ladysmith
Hilyard
Frere
Beattie real estate board to meet. embezzlement charge filed
Westby reports a complaint against driver Wm Rule for embezzling 61 dollars. Judge Cann frees Herman Quandt Frank Lord and Laura Stanton after larceny arrest. Beattie real estate board holds a special meeting at the chamber of commerce at 2:00 PM. McGraw & Kettinger formed to operate real estate brokerage. Local firms prepare cattle shipments to Cape Nome. Glendon sails Saturday. cement market at 5 600 barrels. Judge Hanford awards decrees to San Francisco Bridge Co and W W Watson in South Portland case.
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T. HM. Westby
Wm. Rule
Herman Quandt
Frank Lord
Laura Stanton
Belle Union
BR. Kettinger
McGraw & Kettinger
Beattle
M. Seller & Co
South Portland
Paralyzed Alaska Man Returns Home in Massachusetts
Allen C. Fisk, brought from Alaska aboard the Humboldt last September, arrived at his Leominster home speechless then later able to say only yes and no. Identified as a member of the AOUW lodge in Massachusetts, Fisk’s wife, a professional nurse, awaits him East where a comfortable home is provided. Fisk once a barber with valuables, including a diamond stud and gold watch and chain, are now missing.
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Allen C. Fisk
Alaska
Humboldt
Leommneter
Mare
Fisk
Alaska Commercial Hotel
County Hospital
A. O. U. W. Lodge
Massachusetts
WC. Phillipe
Killipa
Fink
Fight on the Street Near Post Office Involving Penner Couple
Umbrellas and fists filled the air as Gieo Penner his wife and an unknown man clashed on Firet avenue near the post office. Penner from San Diego claims to have married the woman there and this morning the trio fought after the wife met a tall slender stranger. No deaths reported.
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Firet Avenue
Gieo
Penner
San Diego
Seattle
Spokane
Northern officials inspect docks at Smith's Cove
General Supt. F. Fe. Ward of the Great Northern and General Western Superintendent Downs led a party arriving for an inspection. They visited elevators and docks at Smith's Cove. In the Laurada case Judge Hanford ordered interlocutory judgments totaling thousands to various claimants with interest. Manila dispatch notes Negros island town police mutinied. one American officer killed, town name not yet received.
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F. Fe. Ward
Great Northern
Western
Downs
Shields
Smith's Cove
United States
Laurada
J. Carroll
A. FE. Cronewett
Hanford
A. BE. Cronewett
Scandinavian-American Bank
BR. V. Ankeny
Frye-Bruhn Company
Pacific Coast Company
Seattle Hardware Company
Puget Sound Machinery Depot
Moran Bros. Company
White Star Transportation Company
North American Commercial Company
W. P. Fuller & Company
George H. Fuller Desk Company
C. FP. Meyer & Company
General Electric Company
Manila
Island
Negros
The Strange Career of Maggie Loomis
In Beattie Beattie police file Maggie Loomis dies in a Blackchapel district shack. The veteran informant aided patrols against thieves for years and helped trap five top coast crooks with Detectives Barbee and Phillips. Her death follows a decline into drinking after a storied life of sharp wits and crime insight.
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Maggie Loomis
Blackchapel
Beattie
Maggie
Jack Williams
Maggie Lomia
United States
San Francisco
Tenderloin
Barbee, Phillips
Seattle
Magele
Phillipa
Barbee
Joe McCowley
Red’ Thurston
James
Rev Naylor Faces Divorce Accusation
English evangelist Rev. Isaae Naylor, once popular here, is linked to a divorce case from an English wife. A London letter reported he obtained a Dakota divorce from his English spouse. His present location is unknown and he has not answered the charges. Local divines plan to seek him for explanation.
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Isaae Naylor
Naylor
California
England
London
W. 8
Marrington
Whatcom
Dakota
B. M. Randall
First Methodist Church
Charies
Stuck Valley Flood Destroys Land and Threatens Dwellings
The Stuck River valley is a vast water sheet with the flood at an all time high since settlement. Several families near Sumner report county bridge blockage and a recently built breakwater. a back eddy erodes the bank for over 80 feet. If waters rise, a new channel may form and wipe out the flats.
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Stuck River
Sumner
Burley and Smith to Box Tonight at Germania Hall
Nick Burley faces Australian Billy Smith in a scheduled boxing match at Germania hall tonight. Tacoma brings a large out of town crowd and expect a long, close fight with both men in top condition. Referee decision looms and ring readiness is emphasized by the Hawthorne club organizers.
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Nick Burley
Billy Smith
Germania Hall
Tacoma
Whatcom
Great Northern
Hurley
G@mith
Paddy Smith
Arthur Walker
Denny Murphy
Amith
Jimmy Doyle
Barney Millen
Dan McCausland
Burney
Charles Lee
Montana
Bibby
Honolulu
Hawthorne Club
Sentences Paused for Liquor Sales to Indians
In federal court Judge Hanford paused sentences for two prisoners who admitted selling liquor to Indians. Geo Wright of Spokane was given two months and 100 dollars plus costs, while Oscar Spencer of Spokane faced two years and 100 dollars plus costs. Others pleaded guilty but await sentencing: Charice Sweeney Spokane John Germain Walla Walla James Kelley Walla Walla Geo Sanborne Anacortes.
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Hanford
Geo. Wright
Spokane
Costa
Oscar Spencer
Charice Sweeney
John Germain
Walla Walla
James Kelley
Geo. Sanborne
Anacortes
Where is the Bloemfontein steamship feared lost
The Bloemfontein of the British American line sailing from Australia over a month ago has not arrived or been sighted. Fears grow she was disabled in Pacific gales and blown off course. The ship was due to sail from here on the fourth of this month and was considered sturdy.
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Bloemfontein
Australia
Cave
Pacific
Brief House Session Delivers No Major Action
In Washington today the house met briefly with no notable business. Beaker Henderson announced committee associates Dalzel and Groavener Republicans and Richardson and Balley Democrats.
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Washington
D. C
Dee. T
House
Beaker Henderson
Committee of Rules
Dalzel
Groavenor
Richardson and Balley
Democrata
Roberts Case Is Considered By Special Committee
Washington D C December 7 The special committee investigating Roberts cane held its first meeting with all members present Some expect study of Utah witnesses and records may delay a report for a month or more Others think Roberts may concede necessary items and reach a decision by next week The panel adjourned to meet again and no firm plan emerged Chairman Taylor says Roberts cannot be barred from the House floor during the investigation.
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Washington
D. C
Taylor
Roberts’ Cane
Utah
Roberta
Roberts
Building Permits Issued For Multiple Structures
The city records show today’s building permits awarded to Wm Linfield 1706 Twenty fourth avenue one half story frame valuation 1000 John Brown for a one story frame at Lake Dell avenue valued 400 Kaufman 706 Twelfth avenue south one story frame 100 Florence J McClinton 622 Broadway two story frame 1650 Solenquist and Rose leaf T18 T15 717 Seventh avenue two story brick with stone basement 10000 name 1732 Fourteenth avenue two story frame 2800 same 1720 Fourteenth avenue two story frame 2360.
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Wm. Linfield
Twenty-fourth Avenue
John Brown
Lake Dell Avenue
Kaufman
Twelfth Avenue South
Florence J. McClinton
Broadway
Solenquist
Roseleaf
Seventh Avenue
Fourteenth Avenue
Indicted Michigan House Speaker Adams Pleads Not Guilty
Edward J. Adams of Grand Rapids, speaker of the Michigan house, was arraigned in Lansing under two grand jury indictments charging him with receiving 20000 and 6000 in alleged boodling law library deals. He pleaded not guilty and posted 3000 bond. The Dirigo steamer, capt. George Roberts, is expected to sail to Lynn Canal ports around midnight.
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Lansing, Mich
Edward J. Adams
Grand Rapids
House of Representatives
Adama
George Roberta
Lynn Canal
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Kruger
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Asnerta
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Dordrecht
Lord Methuenia
Maj
Scott Turner
Johannesburg
Twelfth Lancers
City News
Umaapaoaadrararararin
Chas. Nelson
Cleveland
John Cravan
Cape Nome
Huntieh
Glendoon
Mer Earco
G. NW
Burley and Smith
Pike
Star Paint Co
Toy
Brunner & CO
Pike Street
Corner Fifth
Monogram Rye
Canadian Club
Oscar Pepper
Burke’s Irish
Burke's Scotch
McBrayer
Hennessy and Martel
Naanecen
Meira
THE
ACME
Standard Tailoring Co
Third Avenue
Holcomb
Optician
Burke
Denny Blaine Land Co
Dexter Horton Bank
Second Avenue
W. W. Houghton
First Avenue Jeweler
Pacific Coast
Albert Hansen
Gold and Silver Smith
First Avenue
Palace Steam Laundry
Queen City
Tel Pike
Queen City Steam Laundry
Fourth Avenue
Union and
Mantell
ART Furniture & Gas Co
Copia 1105
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