Prominent Attorneys Fight in City Lobby
In a morning clash in the New York building lobby at 8 15 Attorney John T Roberts of Roberta Leedy fought with fellow lawyer George Co Congdon. Roberts denied apologizing for libel remarks about Congdon while Congdon demanded an apology or confrontation. Roberts prevailed but both left bruised with Roberts insisting the matter was personal and just between them.
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John T. Roberts
Roberta & Leedy
George Co. Congdon
New York Building
Congdon
Superior Court
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Albertson
Robert
Roberta
Littl
Mr. Congdon
Mr. Congdon Talks of Apology and Duel Threats in Seattle
Mr. Congdon refused to discuss the affair with Mr. Roberts, saying he sought an apology for being wrongly accused of professional misconduct. He recalled agreeing to a personal confrontation, regretted public exposure, and claimed provocation led to the fight. The case involves two leading Seattle lawyers, Roberts and Congdon, amid a sensational King County dispute.
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Congdon
Seattle
Ronald
Roberts
King County
Roberts says he did not apologize for remarks in case
Attorney Roberts reports he was assaulted after denying an apology to Mr. Congdon for statements made in court. He says he bears no ill will and would discuss the matter to settle, regrets the misunderstanding, and believes Congdon would not have caused a dispute if clearly understood.
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Star
Mr. Congdon
Roberts
Congdon
Daring Hold Up at Peoria National Bank
Two men robbed the Peoria National Bank at 1:90 this afternoon wielding revolvers. Tellers hesitated as the guns misfired, the robbers struck the assistant cashier, and an employee was held at bay. One thief seized all visible cash and fled in a buggy. the amount is believed large.
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Peoria
Ill
Peoria National Bank
Rankin family found dead from boiled cabbage poisoning
The Rankin family of six was found dead this morning from poisoning after eating boiled cabbage. Three other nearby deaths have occurred from the same cause in the same period.
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IDEA
Rankin
Weber to Face Indictment Over Placer Bank Robbery
District Attorney Robinson received a letter from Attorney General Webb stating he will visit Auburn on Monday to review the Weber case. The grand jury is expected to indict Weber again for the Placer bank robbery.
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Cal
Robinson
Webb
Weber
Angin
Placer
Pursue a Suspect in Santa Fe Express Robbery
San Bernardino California December 10 The Arizona rangers have taken up the trail of the Santa Fe express robber. All suspects have been turned loose by the sheriff. It is rumored that Williams the negro under bends has given important information clearing himself. The rangers are in hot pursuit of a suspect.
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San Bernardino
Cal
Arizona Rangers
Williams
Rangers
The Star Leads in Chadwick Mystery Coverage
The Star touts its early Chadwick reporting in Seattle, claiming superior illustrations and faster publication than The Times and the P.I. It notes December 1 to 5 features including Mia Chadwick portraits and images of alleged duped men, asserting readers should stay with The Star for updates.
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Chadwick
Star
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Times
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Mra. Chadwick
New York
Mrs Cassie L Chadwick Regains Nerve in Jail
In New York on December 10 Mrs Cassie L Chadwick shows regained nerve while awaiting release on bond after her imprisonment. Her lawyer Phillip Carpenter expected to post 15000 dollars to secure freedom as news spreads that the 5 million in securities held by banker Irt Reynolds are worthless. The weary prisoner tells guards this could be her last day in custody.
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New York
Canaiell
Chadwickett
Phillip Carpenter
Chadwick
Irt Reynolds
Warlike look forms on the weasel shipyard scene
The second fighting top of the battleship was stopped yesterday afternoon and the work was finished without a hitch. The first mast was placed several days ago. Workmen now complete the two masts and armor plate along the Sabter’s sides. Heavy steel plates extend to the main belt as progress continues in that area.
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Weasel
Bombardment Report From Port Arthur Naval Artillery
The Port Arthur naval artillery chief reports Friday’s shelling set the Bayan aflame and heeled. Retvizan and Poltava submerged to upper decks. Paitada and Pobieda listed. Peresviette sank to stern walk. Gillyak ashore and listing. Sevastopol moved to outer roadstead to escape shells.
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Gillyak
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Millionaire Girlie Heads to Paris on Big Spree
Oscar Girlie, the Klondiker millionaire, leaves Seattle for Paris with six companions after a lavish stay at the Hotel Washington. He has spent vast sums daily, with $5 and $10 thousand quick withdrawals, and plans a lively time abroad amid projections of fond farewells and brassy sendoffs at the depot.
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Second Mast in Position for Nebraska Battleship
The second mast of the battleship Nebraska is now in position, marking progress in the vessel's underway layout. Swivels and rigging assemblies were adjusted to secure the mast and ensure stability for subsequent outfitting work aboard the ship.
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Nebraska
Mud and Desperation Darken Waterfront Streets
Desperate residents and businessmen in a waterfront district face thick mud from a failed regrade project. Officials and steamship firms plead with Mayor Balinger to fix the situation as wagons haul dirt away, leaving Railroad Avenue a muddy field and locals calling mud dodgers professionals.
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Ballinger
Railroad Avenue
Second Avenue
Chadwick Case Snares Eye of Grand Jury in Cleveland
Court actions surround Mrs Chadwick as she seeks bail to avoid examination. Attorneys Powers and Carpenter press for bondsmen while secret service tracks her if released. In Cleveland the alleged securities valued by Reynolds include a $5,000,000 Carnegie note and a $7,500,000 stock trust, all to be shown to the grand jury.
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Ira Reynolds
Cassie L. Chadwick
Andrew Carnegie
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Chadwick
Joe Lamb
Toledo
Lamb
Brown
Mercy
Lizzie Bigley
Dr Chadwick of Cleveland at Brussels hotel in 1902
Dr Chadwick of Cleveland stayed five months at the Hotel Metropole in Brussels with his wife and daughter and two servants after a typhoid illness in Venice. The family reportedly did well, received good service, and paid bills promptly. His wife was noted as a liberal patron of lace jewelry and antiquities on credit, while Chadwick’s hotel bills were settled promptly. He and his daughter returned to the Metropole for a time in the current year.
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Chadwick
Cleveland
Venice
Dr. Chadwick
How Lizzie Bigley and Madame Devere Maneuvered
A historical expose traces Lizzie Bigley and Madame Devere's long frauds from Woodstock to Toledo and Cleveland. It details forgeries, forged notes, double hypothecation, and layered deceptions that evolved from small loans to grand bank swindles across multiple cities.
Tragedy as three Raines infants die in cabin fire
Charleston Washington December 10. A fire destroyed the Rocky Point cabin of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Raines killing their three infant children. The parents found the blaze on return from clam digging and saved the children before they died from burns.
Finance committee moves to sell condemned Westlake Boulevard houses
The finance committee this morning took steps to dispose of the houses along the route of Westlake boulevard that have been condemned. The matter of selling them was left in the hands of Comptroller Riplinger, Chairman Rude and the board of works. From 10000 to 15000 will idly be derived from the sale the property. The houses can be utilized if they are removed to vacant property.
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Westlake Boulevard
Comptroller
Riplinger
Rude
Board of Works
Mitchell Arrested After Burglary Confession
Joe Mitchell was taken from the Wayside Emergency hospital ward on a warrant for grand larceny after confession by burglar Sandie who claims Mitchell aided him. Sandie was lured to Mitchell’s bedside minutes after escaping the city jail. Police say both men have solid cases.
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Joe Mitchell
Wayside
Mitchell
Chesterfield Found Guilty In Criminal Assault Case
Jack Chesterfield, a photographer and artist, was convicted by a superior court jury of assaulting 17 year old Ottellia Zabelle. The jury recommended mercy. Chesterfield, in custody, heard the verdict and a motion for a new trial was scheduled for January 5 due to alleged jury misconduct.
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Robbed by Masked Men in Altoona
Two masked men robbed the Leahy Coal Mining office in Altoona at noon. They knocked down a clerk and stole a satchel containing $2 intended for miners' pay.
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Leahy Coal Mining Company
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