Wildcat oil boom taints Seattle history of speculative ventures
An examination of Seattle's oil boom recounts how many wildcat companies attracted public investment with thin prospects. It notes the Alaska Development Company and several ventures paid little or nothing to shareholders, while legitimate efforts from the Olympic, La Push, and Copalis areas struggled amid rampant stock speculation and failed wells.
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Seattle
Alaska
Alaska Development Company
Olympic
la Push
Copalis
Pacific Coast
Grays Harbor
Texas Discovery
Texas
the Crockett
Congress Urged to Control All Public Lands
Telegraph item from Washington reports a special message urging Congress to maintain government control over public lands including fuel lands. The note warns lands seized could remain under government control permanently, or be exposed to future congressional jurisdiction. It also seeks an appropriation of 606000 dollars to clear backlogs in the General Land Office for detecting and preventing land fraud.
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Telegraph Service
D. C
Congress
Logia
Ashe
General Land Office
Plan to Enact Drastic Law to Curb Mining Frauds
The Star reports proposed legislation in Washington state to curb wildcat mining. It would require a mining charter only after substantial tunnelling, appoint a three engineer board, require bonds, limit stock spending, and impose penalties up to 36000 dollars for misrepresentation. Provisions also mandate regular sworn financial statements to secretary of state and county auditor.
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Leuelfear
Btar
Tar
Board of
Board of Commissioners
Secretary of State
Washington
Tate
Etate
Ross
Fieca
Wildcat Frauds Exposed by Dr Matthews Letter
A letter from Dr A Matthews of Geattie Washington praises the Seattle Daily Star for exposing mining frauds harming widows and orphans. He urges further exposure of unfair and illegal speculation and commends the paper for noble battles for the people.
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Dr.matthews
Seattle Daily Star
Washington Meteor mining expose prompts stockholder siege
Stockholders besieged the offices of the Washington Meteor Mining Company after The Star criticized the firm. They demand access to books to verify what percentage of stock sale proceeds funded actual development, amid claims Rogers Hesseltine charged high commissions and funds largely went to promoters rather than development.
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Washington Meteor Company
Alaska
Beattle
the Star
Washington
Washington Meteor Mining Company
Ing
Rogers Heaseltine Company
Washington Meteor
Rogers Hesseltine Company
Letter to editor praises mining coverage as new era begins
A reader from The Star compliments the mining reports in Washington state, praises the mining record as a living monument, and encourages continued publication, calling it the start of a new era in the mining business.
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the Star
State of Washington
Possible Resignation Rumor Clouds Clemenceau in Paris
Paris reports rumors that Premier Clemenceau may have resigned amid an adverse vote in the Chamber of Deputies. The telegram is attributed to Gerippe Telegraph Service and dated February 13.
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Gerippe Telegrapd Service
Paris
M. Clemenceau
Thadder
Ber of Deputies
Burglars Raid Vancouver Bar and Brewery
A gang crossed the Columbia from Portland to strike the Star Brewery in Vancouver. They drilled the tower door, failed to secure the loot, and fled after a gunfight with officers. authorities believe they escaped toward Portland by rowboat leaving tempered steel tools behind.
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Vancouver
Wash
Vancouver Barracks
Columbia River
Portland
Star Brewery
Seven Eastern Trains Arrive with Mail for City
Seven Eastern trains arrived today over the Northern Pacific. The mail is being hauled to the post office for distribution as soon as possible. Mr. Stewart said the large volume will be handled with ample facilities at the postal station.
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Northern Pacific
Stewart
Booth Leads Lobby Against Torren's Land Bill
Booth of Booth-Whittlesey Abstract Co Seattle heads the lobby opposed to Torren's land bill endorsed by the Beat le Real Estate Association.
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Olympia, Fe
Booth
Booth-Whittlesey Abstract Company
Seattle
Torren
Beat~le
Telegraphers Union Chief Sees Wage Increase Aiding Accord
Chicago Feb 13 President Small head of the Telegraphers union says higher wages can enable an adjustment of all differences. The remark reflects clerical and operator wage talks as union negotiators seek better pay. Public confidence gains from potential settlement.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Chicago
Small
The
Telegraphers Union
Letter Carriers Get More Pay
The proposed $7,000,000 postal service increase, favorably reported by Congress, will become law soon and adds $100,000 in salaries in this state. It means about $100 more for 275 clerks and 250 letter carriers here and $120 more per year for each rural free delivery carrier, with other postal workers also benefiting.
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Congress
Cantata Daniel set for 50 voices at Queen Anne Church
Frederick C. King will direct the performance tonight with a 50 voice choir at Queen Anne M B Church. Soloists include Mrs. E. C. Jennet Mrs. Mifflin Mr. W. Brown Mr. Louis Swarz Mr. D. O Roberts and Mr. J. Peterson.
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Daniel
Queen Anne M. B
Frederick C. King
E. C. Jennet
Mifflin
W. Brown
Louis Swarz
D. O Roberts
J. Peterson
Benson denounces bar during court appearance
Former Superior Judge Benson, in a heated courtroom outburst before Judge Morris, scolded attorneys pursuing disbarment and demanded immediate action. He claimed he was not properly served and asserted his innocence regarding fraudulent real estate deals as the Clyde Brown robbery case proceeds. Judge Morris will hold a formal hearing next Friday.
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D Benson
Morrie
Department of Need
Benson
Clyde Brown
Field
Wes
Mackintosh
Run on the Bank in New Britain Amid Savings Panic
The city savings bank faces a reported shortfall near 550000 dollars with potential to reach 500000 as a bank run persists. The surge is evident mainly among foreign customers and a heavy police detail is deployed to preserve order.
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New Britain, Conn
Savings Bank
Harbor Master Warns Offs Shore Craft At City Limits
Capt. A. P. Spaulding, harbor master, stated today that any boat anchoring outside the limits south line from the Duwamish head to the confluence of King Street and Railroad Avenue, in violation of the city measures ordinance, would be sued.
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A. P. Spaulding
Duwamish Head
King St
Railroad Av
Boltons Juror Ill. Thaw Trial Delayed by Wife’s Pneumonia
Juror No 11 in the Thaw case, Joseph Bolton, returns to court after his wife Mrs Bolton is stricken with double pneumonia. The illness prompts adjournment and a possible new trial if Bolton is excused. Former officials Carson and Kiefer attend. Court officials guard Bolton’s visit to Mrs Bolton at the Tombs.
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Bolton
New York
Joseph Bolton
Mr. Bolton
Mra. Bolton
May McKenzie
Carson
Pennsylvania
Warren Kiefer
Nations House
Must Build Canal Now Urges Special Assessments in Seattle
Seattle meeting of lake shore owners urged building a canal by county action with special assessments on benefited properties. City Engineer Thomson cited sewer and water projects funded by district levies as precedent. Judges Burke and Greene backed county led canal, planning soon to reconvene at Chamber of Commerce. Also reports losses of carloads of city materials and layoffs in the lighting department amid mounting municipal debt and slow progress.
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Lake Washington
Thomson
United States
Chittenden
Thomas Burke
Roger 8. Greene
James A. Moore
Workman Fatally Injured In Seattle Gravel Yard Incident
A laborer employed by Seattle Gravel was found dead in the bay near King Street after an apparent fall. Deputy Coroner Wiltele investigated but found no fault. the body was taken to Butterworth & Sons undertakers.
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H.C Wallace
Seattle
Om & Scow
King St
Wee
Wiltele
Butterworth & Sons Undertaking
Rooma
Cambridge Graduate Seeks Diplomatic Break Into Tokio
After Cambridge studies with focus on political economy Kushi Hari aims for Tokyo to gain entry into his homeland's diplomatic service. Mr Hart boards the Hotel Stevens bound Dakota departing Sunday for the voyage.
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Cambridge
England
Kushi Hari
Tokio
Mr. Hart
Stevens
Two Captains Criticised Over Larchmont Disaster
Providence reports Mia Harris Feldman of New York and Ada Gallup of Boston among the 19 survivors of the Larchmont wreck. The Kentucky carries 19 survivors to Providence, 81 dead, with 138 unaccounted. Captain Haley and Captain McVey face harsh judgment over alleged choices that may have worsened outcomes. Knowlton crew saved all aboard their lifeboat.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Providence
R. L
Mia
Harris Feldman
New York
Ada Gallup
Boston
Larchmont
Kentucky
Haley
Knowlton
Block Island
Atlantic Coast
George McVey
Quonechontang
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