The False Heiress Reflects On Her Fake Fortune
A satire recounts a Pittsburg hoax where a young woman pretended to inherit 500000 from a Virginia senator. After a reporter fueled the ruse, mail, proposals, and even lawyers swarmed in from across the country. She fled schemes, faced investigations, and chose a modest life over wealth.
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Katherine Gray
Pittsburg PA
Senator Gray
Virginia
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Mar
Mr. Bane
Baneman
Hes
Vascar
Flausman
Poo
Busi
Lawrence
Washington
Fanner
King of Greece Attends Copenhagen Funeral
King George of Greece arrived in Copenhagen today and attended the funeral of Christian. The late king’s body will remain in state from the 13th to the 15th.
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Copenhagen
George
Greece
Christian
Steamer Dulles City Wrecked on Columbia River
The steamer Dulles City struck a rock near Lyle, Oregon on the Columbia River and sank quickly. Passengers and crew escaped with difficulty as cargo of general freight went down with the vessel.
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Lyle
Columbia River
Dulles City
School Board Approves Superintendent Travel and spring vacation date
The school board granted Superintendent Cooper permission to attend a convention in Louisville and visit Denver and St Louis during the month. A committee was formed to study Mercer Elementary needs and the spring vacation was set for April 6 to 16 before Easter.
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Behoolw
Marmion Arrested for Drunken Disorderly Conduct at Lou Boulevard Cafe
Marmion, a city figure on Pike, was arrested early Sunday by Officers Sprengle and Decker on drunken and disorderly charges and attempted to beat the cafe out of a ten cent meal. He was fined six dollars plus costs on the drunk charge after a judge released him, but paid twenty six dollars bail to secure his appearance. Friends call him a lightweight for trying to defraud a restaurant while having ample funds.
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T Marmion
Sprengle
Decker
Justee Gordon
Coste
Mion Je
Furmion
Marmion
Steel Trust Destroys Potterville for Industrial Expansion
The United States Steel corporation razes Potterville, a 1,200‑person immigrant borough near Homestead, to clear land for mills and furnaces costing 3,000,900 dollars. A month earlier residents were told to move, forcing foreigners to evacuate with few precautions.
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Potterville
Homestead
United States Steel Corporation
Carthage
Steel Corporation
Railroads Ready for Record Traffic at 1907 Convention
Seattle railroad officials assure ample facilities for 1907 Christian Endeavor convention traffic with at least 50 special trains and as many as 20 000 visitors. They predict unprecedented western passenger influx, a new union depot, and expanded tracks to handle nonstop arrivals and departures. Officials call the event a major city advertisement and foresee daily convention coverage nationwide.
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Christian Endeavor
I. A. Nadeau
Northern Pacific
Seattle
Northwest
Union Depot
Another Body Comes Ashore from Valencia Wreck
The unrecognizable body of a woman washed ashore near Chayoquot today as recovery continues from the Valencia wreck off the coast of Victoria British Columbia.
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Victoria
B. C
Chayoquot
Valencia
Life Saving Vessel Proposed by Moran Brothers
A Moran Brothers design introduces a steel, braced vessel to save lives at sea. It features a long arm launching system, breeches buoy rescue, powered engines, wireless telegraph, searchlight, foghorn, and a floating life saving station concept. Neah Bay suggested as home port with Congress expected to consider construction.
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Robert Moran
Moran Bros. Company
Pilea
Moran
Neah Bay
Congress
North Ile
Armory Project Delayed By Bond Legality Question
County commissioners pledge armory for Christian Madeavor convention in 1907 and sign readvertising of armory bonds. National Guard may seek injunction to force bond acceptance, court action to settle bond legality, and potential county funding increase if bonds deemed illegal. Armory would seat about 16 000 in a 100 by 709 foot shed with balcony, aiming for late 1908 readiness.
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National Guard
Harris & Co
Marrin & Co
Ilegal
Supreme Court
Harvard Faculty Favors Prohibition of Football
The official announcement today states the Harvard faculty favors prohibiting football. The move reflects concerns about safety and the sport's impact on academics during the period.
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Harvard
Jury drawn to try Pat Crowe in Omaha case
A jury was drawn at noon to try Pat Crowe in Omaha. Attorneys presented the case this afternoon, and testimony is scheduled to begin tomorrow.
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Omaha
Neb
Pat Crowe
Notice to Subscribers For Star Delivery Issues
The Star Publishing Co asks subscribers to call the main office Sunset Main 1050 or Independent 1138 between 6 and 7 pm if a copy fails to reach them. Report any repeated misses to ensure perfect service.
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the Star
THD Star Publishing CO
Japanese Teacher 16 Arrives in Seattle on Shinano Maru
Miss Y Kawasima a teacher from Tokio girls school arrives in Seattle aboard the Shinano Maru. She will study domestic science in Boston for three years traveling with Japanese naval officers. She was born on Shikoku and educated in Japan and speaks English fluently. Cashmere wants a cannery and creamery. The new depot at Granger has been completed.
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Boston
Tokio
Kawajima
Tsland
Shikoku
Japan
United States
Investment Note on Copper Mine Stock Tips
An ominous advisory suggests buying 100 shares of Seattle-Boston Copper at 60 cents per share, valued at about $100 per office in the Alaska Building. The writer warns of risk to your position or business but promises a rescue via a copper mine investment.
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Denver
St. Joseph
San Fran-cisco
San Fran-cis-co
Fris-co
Seattle-Boston
Alaska Building
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