Tontine schemes examined as old and modern frauds
Attorney Frank J. Sayre described tontine plans as deceptive and impossible to fulfill. He outlined origins from Lorenzo Tonti and contrasted historic schemes with present so called tontine companies. Sayre cited fraudulent representations targeting policy holders and sought recovery for investors in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Income Guaranty Company
Benjamin Bules
Eas
Affiidayvita
Frank Ji
Sayre
Buloa
Tonthe
Lorenzo Tonti
Ital
Italy
Germany
Tont
France
Seattle
Seattle Becomes Key Start Point for Railroad Fare
Changes in several railroad offices signal eastern managers now favor Seattle as a top departure hub. The North Pacific and Chicago routes shift agents eastward, expanding Seattle presence while consolidating Portland offices to cut costs. Henry L. Lister moves from Portland to Seattle to aid Parker and the consolidated offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Portland
North Pacific
York Central
B. Jerome
W. C. Searchrest
Ingerpoll
New York
Henry L. Lister
Chicago
St. Paul,lis
Northwestern
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Omaha
Gould
Southern Pacific
Port
Lister
F. W
Indian Killed by Train Near Orilla
An unidentified Indian man was killed when struck by a train near Milton station on Sunday afternoon at 5 o clock in dense fog. The carman did not see him in time and the body was found by the crew. witnesses said the man had been drinking and appeared to stagger toward the tracks. The railway company absolves the crews of blame, noting wayfarers travel tracks at their own risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Shepard
Orilla
Milton
Will Urge Appropriation for Lew and Clark Exposition
Washington Commissioner Peas ley of Asotin county travels to Olympia to seek state funding for the Lew and Clark exposition. The local chamber of commerce already endorsed a $100,000 appropriation. The chamber’s legislative committee will urge the measure in Olympia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Peasley
Asotin
Olympia
Chamber of Commerce
King County
Surrender Offer Confusion Reported at Port Arthur
A Port Arthur dispatch reveals Capt. Tronoda learned Stoessel did not know Kuropatkin’s location and believed Kuropatkin near Port Arthur. Stoessel missed news of the Li Sho Yang battle and the Russian retreat to the Shakhe river amid the ongoing war updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoessel
Tokio
Port Arthur
Tronoda
Stoensnel
Gen
Kuropatkin
Liso Yang
Shakhe River
Picture That Caused Crown Prince Trouble
A circulating German court tale says Crown Prince of Bavaria faced jealousy over a hunt trip photo. The prince and Bavarian royals are shown with Princess Rupprecht. Duchess Cecilie objects to his closeness and a scandalous image circulates in Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Rupprecht
Bavaria
Carl Theodore
Eitel Freiderich
Albert
Belgium
Herlan
Cocelle
Oine
Berlin
Eitel Fritz
Rupprecht
Cecilie
Nan Patterson Stricken with Illness in Tombs
Nan Patterson, jailed for the Caesar Young murder case in New York, is reported seriously ill in her cell. Friends fret over her condition as her mail volume surges with letters supporting her innocence. A Portland, Oregon donor sent $25 for a New Year’s gift, which she redirected to her father to buy a present for her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nan Patterson
Tonailitie
Caesar Young
Portland
Ore
Wagon roads for Alaska bill passes House
The House approved a bill directing 70 percent of Alaska license funds to road building 25 percent to schools and 5 percent to care for the insane. It follows Senate action and enjoys Roosevelt's support. Fiscal 1903 license fees totaled 102094 dollars. Delinquent condemnation assessments along West Lake Boulevard will be sold at auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Alaska
Alaaka
Senate
Roosevelt
Weatlake Boulevard
Property Auction Looms After Possible Frame-Up Claim
Treasurer Rathbun notes tomorrow’s bidding on the property likely to be brisk unless a frame-up claim has been consummated. The terse update emphasizes concern over the sale’s integrity and potential irregularities surrounding the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rathbun
Four prisoners escape Pen dleton through concrete floor
Four inmates escaped from the city jail by digging a hole in the concrete floor Sunday night. Three burglars remain at large while one was recaptured. This marks the fourth successful breakout in six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Trouble Ahead for Queen Anne Water Save Runoff
Inspectors warn residents of Queen Anne bill that overnight faucet running to prevent frozen pipes wastes water. Two large standpipes on the hill drain faster than the plant can refill, risking a water famine. The city ordinance requires proper stop and drain pipes so homes can be shut off and drained nightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Anne Bill
Water Department
Brooks & Co. Hats and Menswear Sale Announcement
A busy store advertises a temporary 25 percent discount on hats and men’s furnishings at BE. N. Brooks & Co. located at 1231 Second Ave. W. Hutchinson Co.’s clothing sale is on with items priced at $16.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FM. N. Brooks & Co
Second Ave
BE. N. Brooks & Co
W. B. Hutchinson ,Co
Fire Endangers Forty Five Lives on First Avenue
Early morning blaze at 2118 First Avenue, in the Colsky Leavy store and adjoining rooming house, endangered 45 occupants. Patrolman Glascock alerted the fire department and residents, who fought the flames and saved lives though stock and basement rooms suffered water damage. Loss estimated at $5,000 to $6,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fhrst Avenue
Glascock
Colsaky @ Leavy
Firet Avenue
Ing
Painters and Paperbangera’ Union
Colsky
Shipping men decry Panama lumber transport contract
Local shippers and freight men criticize the Panama commission for not requiring American bottom vessels for the 3,260,000 feet lumber contract. They cite inconsistent government subsidies and note foreign vessels’ lower bids could have favored Puget Sound shippers, with French vessels likely to win the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Commission
Panama Canal
Atlantic
Philippines
Globe Navigation Company
Panama
Humphrey
Admiral Walker
Humphries
United States
Treaed
Parnama Canal
George F. Thorndyke
Veesela
Puget
s#hippers
Puget Sound
Anton
Wessels
Grand jury probes Oregon land frauds in Roseburg office
The Oregon land fraud case returns to the grand jury after a ten day recess with Roseburg land office officials investigated and F A Kirbs tied to 305000 acres. Witnesses from southern Oregon arrive, including 52 from Roseburg, as Joseph Heney takes over as district attorney. The steamer Dora, used for Valdex routes, is sent for overhaul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseburg Land Office
J. H. Booth
R. A. Booth
J. T. Bridges
F. A. Kirbs
Oregon
Washington
Kirbs
C. A. Smith
Minneapolis Millionaire Lumber King
Weyerhauser Syndicate
Roseburg
Binger Hermann
Booth
Bridges
Booth-Kelly Latimber Company
Joseph Heney
Hall
Hats and Men’s Furnishings Discount Offer
It Benefits the Men. The store advertises a 25 percent discount on hats and men’s furnishings. BKB. N Brooks & Co., 1931 24 Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BKB
N. Brooks & Co
24 Ave
Missing Moscow Rancher Nicholas Humphrey Alden
Moscow Idaho police seek 75 year old Nicholas Humphrey a wealthy rancher who disappeared after leaving home with twelve dollars. Friends report him last in Moscow with suspected family disputes and possible death or accident in unknown circumstances. He deeded property to a second wife before leaving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Humphrey
Moscow
Idaho
Humphrey
Portland
Ore
Seattle
Trial over denial of meal to George Johnson at Cecil hotel
George Johnson sues Hotel Cecil company and E P Gaffney and J B Sewart for $5,000 claiming racial discrimination after being refused service in the Cecil cafe dining room. He had been at the county convention and lodged nearby when denied breakfast due to race. judge Morris denies motion for non suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Johnson
Hotel Cecil Company
E. P. Gaffney
Morris’ Court
Johnson
Cecil Hotel
Cecil
Cecil Cafe
Morris
Markets Finalizes Mixed Produce and Dairy Prices
The market lists numerous produce prices including beans, beets, cabbage, onions, and peppers with varied per unit costs. Dairy shows Oregon and Washington cheese, native creamery butter, and fresh varieties, while poultry, honey, and related items round out the price sheet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Washington
Tuba
Catalog of flour, sugar, cereals, and animal feed prices
Comprehensive price list for groceries and farm supplies including sugar types, meats, oysters and seafood, flour and cereals, oats and bran, hay, poultry feed, grain blends, and grass seeds. Contains multiple vendors and price points like sugar 6.40 to 6.66 per unit, beef and pork quotes, oysters Olympia per sack 5.50, flour per barrel 4.75 to 5.10, oats per ton 26 to 28, hay Eastern Washington 18 to 20, and various feeds 22 to 32 per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crown
Minnesota
Pillebury
Standard Dakota
Olympic
Holly
Golden Northwest
Top Notch
Graham
C. Co
Washington
Puget Sound
Wheat and Stock Market Report from Seattle and New York
Wheat and corn futures mixed with May and July contracts show prices around 118 1 4 to 118 1 2 for Wheat May and 445 8 to 441 2 for Corn. New York stock listings include numerous daily figures with Atchison, Amalgamated Copper, Manhattan, and Union Pacific among others. Bradstreet shows wheat supply down and corn up, cash wheat described as strong with expectations of light supplies and high demand, advising caution amid large market swings. Mention of discounted purchases during weak spots and potential rapid short-covering-driven advances. Plus advertisement for discounted smoking jackets and bath robes from BE N Brooks & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Atchison, Common
Amal
BR. R T
Can. Pac
Erte
Common
Manhattan
Metropolitan
Mo. Pac
L. N
People's Gas
Penn
Reading
R. L. Common
So. Pac
St. Paul
Sugar
UN. Pac
Liverpool
Bradstreet
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Duchess Cecilip
Beripps News Asn
First Ave
City OF Portland
Tion—Big Lumber Company
HENEY
Scripps News Ass'n
Dora
Northwestern Steamship Company
Moran Bros
Stevenson-Rbbekum
Valdex
California
White River
Valencia
Strictly Fresh Ranch
Yakima
White
Cowan
Brazil
Ohio
the Star
W. Ae Ryer & Co
Columbia Street
Ilé
W. A. Ryer & CO
Columbia St
Haller
Sunset Main
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