Star exposes weak law to jail wildcat mining promoters
The Star details a 1903 statute punishing false corporate reports amid wildcat mining schemes. It notes potential penalties, urges victims to press the prosecuting attorney, and cites cases and letters from stockholders seeking redress. The piece names Mackintosh, Eidner, Brendel, Drake, and mentions Oregon Independent Hydraulic Mining.
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Mackintosh
Star
Eidner
Alaska
Ebner
Further Tales of Cowardice on the Larchmont Disaster
Telegraph report recounts crew actions during the Larchmont sinking. Survivors and missing totals cited as 18 aboard survived, 142 dead. Claimants accuse Captain McVey of crowding passengers from lifeboats to keep the boat for himself and his crew, with at least one woman left in critical condition. Additional survivors corroborate further alleged cowardly acts by sailors.
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BR. L
Larchmont
Nates
Sadie Gallup
Boston
McVey
Thaw Insanity Question Sparks Death Preference Over Asylum
New York reports fear that District Attorney may seek an insanity commission to halt Thaw's trial and send him to an asylum. Thaw says he would rather face the electric chair than a mad house. Defense seeks delay while prosecution gears up, with Jerome rumored to back the move. Evelyn Thaw visits Tombaugh? and mentions a Maltimore girl sending good wishes. The tale also notes Mutiny aboard a ship, crew claims, and legal actions over $11,000.
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Eortene Telegraph
New York
Thaw
Call & Fancly Commission
Teane
Jerome
Senator Nichols Opposes Districting Bill In Senate
In Olympia on February 18 Senator Nichols of King County voted no on the congressional districting bill while three colleagues joined him to pass the measure. The senate plan diverges slightly from the house apportionment but is expected to reconcile. The bill triggers districting and ends the prior Washington arrangement for three congressmen. The Barnes bill to raise governor and state officer salaries passed the senate. A move to divide Chehalis County gained support, while abstract index bill failed in the house and was sent back to committee.
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Star
Olympia
Nichola
King County
Senate
Ment
Washington
Chehalta County
Judiciary Committee
Death Shadows Over W F Babcock As Crew Faces Peril
The American ship W F Babcock arrived 250 days from Baltimore amid heavy seas and disasters. Deck hand W Dacey died after an attack of fits, J D Torrantor drowned bathing in Curtis Bay, and two months later Harley Dool drowned while rigging. Crew feared superstition growing aboard as injuries mounted and mutiny fears rose near Cape Horn.
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W. F. Babcock
Baltimore
W. Dacey
J. D. Torrantor
Curtis Bay
Harley Dool
Four Hangings Reported in Separate States
Reports from Kentucky and Virginia describe multiple executions by hanging. Ben Huffager, a Black convict, was executed for murder in the state pen. William Ruffin and Moses Hill, both Black, were hanged for killing Pedimaster John Grubble, with Ruffin breaking the rope on the first attempt. W. K. Fletcher and Gayne, white farmers, were hanged for a fatal assault on Mary Gladden. Jesse Fitzgerald was hanged for the murder of Mrs. Robert Broughton.
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Scoyville
Ben Huffager
Farmville
William Ruffin
Moses Hill
Pedimaster John Grubble
Ruffin
Spmung
Ruggellville
W. KR
Fletcher
Gayne
Mary Gladden
Gambourville
Jesse Fitzgerald
Mra
Robert Broughton
Fire Department Promotions Show Chain of Assignments
Dan Cook of engine house No 8 resigns and Fire Chief names J C Murphy of No 7 to succeed Coop Murphy Kinney of the water tow to succeed Galer Prit Rete Murphy of No 3 to succeed Kinney in a series of promotions and shifts within the department
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Ain Dan Cook
Engine House
Kriaghurat
J. C.murphy
McCeed Coop
F G. Galer
Acceed
Disappearing Friend and Missing Money at Queen City Hotel
J Andrews was persuaded by a casual acquaintance to stay overnight in a room at the Queen City hotel. He woke to find his friend gone and $97 missing, prompting a police report.
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J. Andrews
Queen City
Andrews
Alec
Mutiny and Bank Heist Reported in Turkiye and Indiana
A Turkish transport mutinied during a canal voyage, with sailors jumping overboard and most reaching shore after 906 men. In Indiana, a bank safe in Hillsboro was blown open by five men, yielding $1,200. Authorities investigate both incidents.
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Toegi
Hillsboro
Ind
Citizens’ Bank
Yeddo
Government Help Refused and Firms Offer Aid
Despairing of federal assistance, major city firms offer to place clerks in the post office at their own expense to speed the delayed mail. The Bon Marche first offered help.Assistant Postmaster Colbett seeks permission but the law bars private aid and no extra appropriations remain. Mail arrives in large quantities, storage is found outside, and desks are moved to accommodate sacks.
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Colbett
F. H. Hitchcock
Stewart Ie
President Signals Call for Extra Session Over Immigration Bill
The president told senators he will convene an extra session if the immigration bill affecting the Japanese exclusion amendment is not pressed at this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pps Telegraph Service
Finare
Friends
Senate
City publicity drive aims to raise funds for Seattle promotion
The Washington Publicity League linked to the Commercial Club launches a plan to raise $2,000 monthly to advertise Seattle. It argues broad publicity speeds Northwest development. A representative will attend the Jamestown exposition and a permanent Chicago office will be opened with KR Williams as secretary to arrange state literature placement.
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Washington
Commercial Club
Seattle
Northwest
Chicago
KR. Williame
Benoon Fails to Appear in Lawyer Unprofessional Conduct Case
Former Superior Judge EB Benon did not respond to charges of unprofessional conduct and to show cause for disbarment. An order of default was entered as Judge Morris called the case. Deputy Miller could not represent the state. Final disposition set for February 21.
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EB. D. Bennon
Morris
Miller
Bennon
Regrade of Fifth Av Moves Toward City Engineer Review
The petition for the regrade of Fifth Avenue from Madison Street to Jackson Street has been handed to the city engineer for inspection. About eighty percent of property owners on the street have signed, indicating strong support for the project. The plan calls for a four percent grade from Madison to James and a bit under six four percent from James to Jackson, with major landowners backing the move. Alpheus Byers, who opposed the measure recently, has now signed in favor.
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Fifth Av
Madison At
Jackson
Madison
James
Avenue
Pope
Plumbers Warned on Direct Water Toilet Connections
Chief Plumbing Inspector James MelIntyre sent notices to all licensed plumbers warning against any direct connections between water mains and toilets. He called such links a violation of sanitation laws and said it would be a waste of time to argue against it.
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James MelIntyre
Maine
Toileta
Sanitzation
Wife Accused of Robbery and Abandonment in Divorce Cross-Complaint
Daniel Myers files a cross-complaint in superior court alleging Clara Myers robbed his money box of 226 and decamped October 1 1906 leaving him penniless He also accuses her of nagging faultfinding extravagance and having four marriages while seeking divorce from his runaway spouse.
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Clara Myers
Daniel Myers
Myers
Funeral services for Patrolman Burkman Sunday
Funeral services for Patrolman John F. Burkman will be held Sunday at 2 p m at the church with Rev. M A Matthews officiating. The Police Relief Association Camp No 286 W O W will supervise the interment at Lake View Cemetery where burial will take place.
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John F. Burkman
Providence Hospital
M. A. Matthews
Police Relief Association
Lake View Cemetery
Women Arrested for Smoking Opium at Tourtat Hotel
Mabel Evane and F B E Pierce, two young women, were found smoking opium in their room at the Tourtat hotel by Officers Brown and Sister. They were taken to the police station and their pipe confiscated, then released this morning on promise to go straight to Vancouver, their home.
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Mabel Evane
F. B E. Pierce
Tourtat Hotel
Brown and Sister
Vancouver
Real estate bids and plans march across the city
Saunders and Lawton invite bids for the Hambach building a new five story brick block at First Ave and King St with 66 000 square feet cost estimated at 100000. Hawke block at Fifth and Pike plans a full interior remodel and two to three extra stories. Wingulet gains permit for a three story house at 1526 13th Ave. Turner plans an exact duplicate frontage for two houses. Hanson reports five lots sold on 13th Ave near Massachusetts St and a lot on 14th Ave 8B sold for 2500. Crane Realty sells a five room cottage on Wallingford Ave near 22nd St for 2350 and a lot on 22nd Ave near Dennyway. Politman buys Malden and Republican corner for 16090. Stirrat and Goetz finalize Seattle theater purchase at Cherry and Third for 191000.
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Saunders & Lawton
Hambach
First Ay
King St
Pike At
Hawke Block
Fifth and Pike
F. G. Wingulet
Mit
13Th Av
EB. J. Turner
Ole Hanson
Massachusetts St
Crane Realty Company
S. Warner
Wallingford Av
22Nd St
22Nd Av
Demnyway
J. H. Teague
John Renter
Malden
Republican
Charles Bird
John Polman
Stirrat & Goetz
Seattle
Fire escape demand targets Collins and nearby building
Fire Marshal Kellogg orders an iron stairway fire escape on the Collins building at Second Avenue and James Street amid a 100 plus daily student presence in a commercial school. He also urges Lowman & Perry to add a similar escape on their upper floors. The three story structure may still be considered for an extended compliance.
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Kellogg
John Collins
Collins
James St
Lowman & Perry
Puget
Sound Machinery
Washington St
Dexter Horton Bank
Lowman & Hanford Plan Company
Receiver and Money Missing in Seattle Estate Case
W. A. Ryerson, former real estate dealer and politician, vanished three months ago while acting as receiver for the Theodore Markus and Peter Jubelis estate. He had collected about $1,000 and faced a bond-related order. A. W. Hastie has been appointed to replace him.
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W. A. Ryerson
Seattle
Theodore Markus
Peter Jubelis
Partef
Ryerson
Albertson
Toledo
First Av
City
United States
Anw Guarantee Company
A. W. Hastie
Wyp
Long Search Reunites Brooklyn Sister with Penitentiary Brother
Miss Sadie Stanford of Brooklyn after months of searching locates her lost brother in the Walla Walla Penitentiary. Police records corroborate identity. the man, jailed for grand larceny, serves a year with release expected in September. Letters show a refined brotherly bond, suggesting a mix up or old misfortune.
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Sadie Standford
Brooklyn
N. Y
Walla Walla
Moore
F. L. Wilkins
Wappenstein
Standford
Help Needed for Destitute Widow and Her Children
The Star appeals for aid to a destitute widow and her five children. She has fallen ill in Seattle and is hospitalized after overwork sewing to support them. Donations of $1 to $5 have arrived, with many more needed to cover hospital bills and basic necessities.
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Star
Seattle
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