Professor De Forest Promoter Tells Seattle Tale Of Alaska Mine
A Star investigation exposes Professor De Forest, also known as Lampman, promoting a Prince of Wales Island mine through the Grindall Mining & Smelting company. Reporters note potential stock selling to gullible buyers and warn authorities to curtail the swindle as De Forest promises a northern Alaska investment and a match with a wealthy local widow.
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Inof
de Forest
For the Star
Del
Yesler Way
Upper First Av
Io Christian Pane
Bandillan
Prince of Wales Island
Prince Roward Ialand
Gaying
Lanae J. Tomlinson
Alaska Building
Isaac J. Tomlinson
Grindall Mining & Smelting Company
Alaska Besiding
Tomlinson
Prince of Walse Island
Prof. de Forest
Lampman
Star
Ben
The
Valencia Disaster Highlights Lax Shipboard Authority and Evacuation
Investigation into the Valencia wreck reveals crew transfers created confusion as lifeboats lowered without officers in charge. Passengers fled to boats with broken thole pins and no leadership, four survivors only, amid a North Pacific gale near Cape Flattery and reports of Captain Johnson’s orders and missing lines ashore.
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Valencia
San Francisco
Peterson
Puebla
PF. G. Campbell
Ais Johnson
Johnson
Rockete
Petterson
Charles Samuels
Samuel
Campbell
Ger
Midhley
Mr. Campbell
Mr. Richtey
Tacoma's Grafters Probe Sparks City Official Suspicions
A guarded report describes graft allegations involving seven city officials and bribe figures exceeding twenty thousand dollars. Witnesses reportedly refuse to testify, while investigators pursue a grand jury as councils and citizens press for accountable prosecutions.
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Savage
Russians murder Britons in Reval landing
Two British seamen were shot in the back as they landed from their ship in Reval after failing to understand soldiers who ordered them to halt. The killings occurred on January 30 as British sailors disembarked in the city.
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Reval
Moors Fire on Spanish Cruiser Off Melilla
At Melilla on January 30 the Moorish forces fired on the Spanish cruiser Infanta Isabel causing damage. A gunboat was dispatched to investigate the incident.
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Melilla
Infanta Laabel
Frederik VIII Crowned King of Denmark at Noon
Frederick VIII proclaimed king of Denmark at noon and adopted the name Frederick VIII. The article notes his coronation timing and new regnal name, with no further details on events or celebrations.
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Frederick
King
Denmark
Frederick VIII
Survivors deny charges in Valencia wreck statement
The crew of the steamer Valencia publish a denial of insinuations about officers and crew. They describe orderly conduct after grounding, note passengers ignored orders to board boats, and explain the remaining boat was lightened and taken to shore. They credit drill, courage, and efforts to save lives, expressing sorrow for those lost. Seattle January 29 1906.
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Cape Beale
Bird Island Cove
T. J. McCarthy
Bootewain
M. Tarpy
Quartermaster
Ir. Brown
J. Marks
O. Shields
W. Gostin
T. Larson
Seamen
Seattle
Arrival of steamer Princess Beatrice to Seattle anticipated
The Princess Beatrice is expected to bring F. F. Bunker from Bamfield to Victoria, with officers of the Beatrice noting the plan as the Queen City departs Bamfield for Victoria. Bunker was not in Victoria when the Beatrice left, but is expected to arrive in Seattle tomorrow morning.
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Princess Beatrice
Victoria
F. F. Bunker
Queen City
Bamfield
Seattle
The
Beatrice
Milwaukee Overhead Tracks Face Thomson Objection
Engineer Thomson blocks Milwaukee access to block 333 for a passenger depot insisting on an overhead route. Milwaukee officials call it impossible and plan a special corporations committee meeting to resolve the deadlock. President Karling of Milwaukee reviews franchise issues while the terminal grounds are deemed satisfactory.
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Milwaukee Railway
Milwaukee
Thomson
Thomson Ineisia
Cor
Cammsel H. H. Pleld
Washington
Whatcom Av
Karling
Interurban Car Injures Lineman Near Renton
Fred Lurving, a Renton lineman, was struck by Interurban car No. 64 on Walker Street at 1:30 am and seriously injured. He suffered a fractured skull and broken arm, with possible internal injuries, and was taken to Providence Hospital in grave condition. The motorman claims the pedestrian appeared suddenly, none aboard the car, and a formal accident report was filed.
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Fred Lurving
Renton
Walker
Ross
Guion
Providence Hospital
Guton
Valencia victims search stalls amid limited leads
Report notes no new progress in locating bodies of Valencia victims as investigators still lack actionable clues. Families await updates while authorities reassess avenues and resources devoted to the case.
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Valencia
Cleveland in Albany remarks by Grover Cleveland
Albany January 3 Grover Cleveland addressed a joint assembly of the legislature while in the city to speak to the National Medical Society.
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Cleveland
Albany
Grover Cleveland
National Medical Society
Stolen Goods Believed Taken by Local Youths
M. S. Hutton reports repeated thefts from his stable at 417 Madison Street including a wagon umbrella a weight tarpaulin sacks and other small items. He suspects a gang of local small boys selling the goods to second hand stores and junk shops.
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M. S. Hutton
Madison St
Hutton
Hepburn rate bill gains power to set fair maximum rates
In Washington the House will begin debate on section 4 of the Hepburn rate bill which would authorize the interstate commerce commission to establish a just and remunerative maximum rate. Also noted is Frank Roseberry escaping from Colville County Jail after locking Jailer Trunnela in a cell.
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Washington, D. C
Jan. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Frank Roseberry
Colville
Trunnela
Galena Copper Mining Company Seeks Seattle Investors
The Galena Copper Mining Company presents a mining proposition to Seattle residents promising job creation and investment potential. The ad promotes its stock at six cents per share with a secretary at 115 Marion Street for more details.
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United States
Washington
Seattle
Galena Copper Mining Company
Fice
Marion Street
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Committee of 12
Bates
Mr. Bates
Wright
Kimball Gan
Committee of Twelve
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Hume
Kentucky
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Engineer Thomson
Hunoth Bynterurban
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Harrington
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Clauss
Clauss Embroidery Scissorsa
Bankers Shears BC
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