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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1904

Page

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Mrs Chadwick Eludes Capture in New York Runaway

News flash from December 7 reports Mrs Chadwick escaping the New Amsterdam Hotel with her son in a two horse coup pursued by Secret Service and reporters. A warrant for her arrest issued by federal authorities arrived from Toledo. At Broadway and Twenty Ninth she is stopped, fainting, aided by son, with agents watching.

New York Chadwick New Amsterdam Twenty - Second Street Secret Service Toledo Twenty Second Street Broadway Twenty-Ninth Breslin Hotel Phillip Sweet Mrs. Chadwick

Ships Sunk and Grounded in Port Arthur Bombardment

Japanese fire from 203-Meter hill sinks the turret battleship Poltava and damages the Retvizan while dislodging Russians from three emplacements near Suezhkov and San Sichian. A cruiser ran aground in harbor as a five hour armistice allowed removal of the dead.

Tokio Poltava Retvizan Suezhkov San Sichian

Notorious Mrs. C L Chadwick a Life of Crime Ambition

Born 1857 Eastwood Ontario as one of eight children of Daniel and Mary Ann Bigiey. She used many aliases including Elizabeth Bigiey Lydia Bigley and Madame LaRose. She faced multiple trials for forgery, was convicted in 1890 and sentenced to nine years six months, and amassed vast debts while targeting banks across northern Ohio before 1904.

C. L. Chadwick Eastwood Ont Daniel Mary Ann Bigiey Elizabeth Bigiey Woodstock Cleveland Lydia Bigley Alice M. Beetede W. 8S Springsteen Garden Street Erie Madame LaRose Superior Street Ata Prospect Street Old Bumn Hoover Euclid Avenue Lydia D. Scott Toledo Madame Lydia Devele Joseph Lamb Lamb Columbus William McKinley C. L. Hoover Franklin Avenue Leroy Chadwick Eee Avenue Europe Ohio H. B. Newton Oberlin Bank New

Mrs Chadwick's health declines as legal actions unfold

Reports say Mrs. Chadwick remains bedbound with grave concerns for her condition. The case涉及 Andrew Carnegie signature dispute to potential indictment, with subpoenas for bank officials and directors. Federal authorities attach securities held by Ira Reynolds as receivers act in bankruptcy case.

The Chadwick Mystery and the Big Gamble of Cassie Chadwick

Clouds clear on Cassie Chadwick case as she risks a billion dollar claim against her to prove a fortune and settle debts. The article questions her power, motives, and chances, noting bankers and lawyers wary of her. It traces her besieged history and the potential collapse of her “princess” fortunes.

Chadwick Job Lfe Lydia Devere Ohio Mra Cassie L. Chadwick Mra. Moorer Mra. Beott Mre Bpringsteen Linale Bigley Beckwith Oberlin Bank Ermites America Capale Chad

City Hall and Site Bond Issues Defeated In Election

C R Hawkins a local attorney sues Seattle Electric for 2000 damages in Superior Court alleging injuries from a September collision between two Green Lake cars. He says his back was injured and a rib broken.

C. R. Hawkins Superior Court Seattle Electric Company Green Lake Hawkins

Mystery notes alledgedly linked to Mrs Chadwick investigated

In New York authorities pursue alleged Carnegie notes tied to Cassie L Chadwick. Carnegie declines discussion with reporters and says he will talk only with officers. Mrs Chadwick remains under tight surveillance at the New Amsterdam with her son Emil and a maid, while U S secret service guards the suite.

New York Carnegie Cassie L. Chadwick Chadwick Lyona Mrs. Chadwick Holland House

Beattie Bond Votes Echo The Star Editorial Stand

The Star endorses bonds for a city hall site and for extending the water system and jail project while opposing the city hall bond on graft grounds and the lighting bond. Voters backed The Star positions in yesterday’s special election, while rivals P L and Times faced criticism for their stances.

Beattie Star THE Muptetipal Court P. L Times

Four municipal bond issues face mixed fate in city vote

Voters approved lighting and jail bonds by large margins while city hall and its site failed. Lighting bonds drew 5 070 ballots, about one quarter of registered voters. Site and city hall votes fell short by 1 123 and 1 523 respectively. Fourth ward backed three propositions except site purchase.

Great Northern Tlte Fourth Ward City Hall

Senate Bill Seeks House Growth After 1907

Platt of New York introduced a bill in the Senate to increase representation in the House to 867 after March 4 1907 with reductions in the ten southern states. The Senate agreed to vote on the Philippine franchise bill on Friday December 16 and adjourned at 2 16.

Washington, D. C Platt New York Senate House

Walton's Charges Are Flatly Denied

Friends defend Bert Frye against ex cashier Harry Walton who claimed Frye faced a $14 000 fraud. Frye’s wife and family life are cited as unconnected to the dispute. Frye and banker contacts show no such check existed. A. L. Sutton denies Walton's accusations, lamenting the personal attack and noting prior friendly relations and settled business ties.

Sutton Frye Bert Frye Harry Walton Seattle Brewing and Malting Company Walton Wal Ton A. L. Sutton Orr & Sutton Star Caee

Robbers Break Into Detroit Art Museum

The Detroit Museum of Art was broken into last night and robbed of precious relics mostly gold and silver valued at 20000 dollars. A gold watch once owned by General Winfield Scott was among the items taken.

Detroit Mich Detroit Museum of Art Winfield Scott

Patterson Trial Opens as Jurors Questioned in New York

In New York on December 17, Nan Patterson appeared brighter as more than a dozen jurors were questioned in the Patterson murder trial. None were accepted as jurors when the morning session opened.

New York Patterson Nan Patterson

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