Prominent Woman Charged in Double Bottom Smuggling Case
Federal grand jury indicted Mia Fremont Chesbro, owner of Cheabro Steamship Co of Hoboken, for smuggling by a double bottom trunk aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II. Hidden apparel worth thousands and a pearl necklace valued at 23,000 dollars were found. Chesbro detained in a Pennsylvania sanitarium.
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New York
Federal Grand Jury
Mia Fremont Cheabro
Heston
United States District
District of New Jersey
Chow Bro
Sanitarium
Pennsylvania
Musical Star Drowns Near Columbia Park
Jeannette Dolan a famed musical comedy star and her brother James Dolan of Chillicothe drowned off Columbia Park near Peoria while on an outing. The incident occurred July 17 and details are scarce as authorities investigate.
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Nce
Peoria
Jeannette Dolan
Ard Carle
James Dolan
Chillicothe
Columbia Park
Beattie, Newton & Theen Oar
Washington Street
Irondale Excursion Row Seeks Business Crowd
The Moore Investment plans a major day trip to Tacoma and Steilacoom with stops at Irondale and Cotman pier Seattle. The Chippewa will depart Tacoma early and pick up Everett and Edmonds riders, returning by 9. Excursionists will tour steel mills opening in October.
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Moore Investment Company
Irondale
Tacoma
Cotman Pier
Seattle
Everett
Edmonds
Rondale
American woman jailed in London headline
Fragmented dispatch reports American woman jailed in London after attempts to deliver a petition to Prime Minister Asquith. Also notes four suffragettes sentenced to three weeks in prison for unpaid fees, and a Chicago real estate dealer, Bert P. Mackto, likely fatally injured after being thrown from his car in a Key House electric tram attack.
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London
Jomeon
Tuffato
Asquith
Dy United Pree
Derkieliy
Cal
Seebert P. Mackto
Hie Automobile
Houte Electric
Hotel Roof Flung Off in Tucson Cyclone
A cyclone struck Tucson yesterday evening around 6 o clock, ripping the roof from the Hotel Hidel and causing about 26 000 in damage. Ambassador Thompson reported a $15 000 robbery of funds by a trusted employee while away from the post in Mexico.
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United Press
Tucson
Arle
Gaesta
Hidel
Wriado
Nana
Thompson
United States
Metico
National assembly proclaims crown prince in Persia
In Tehran the national assembly and nationalist leaders proclaimed crown prince Mul tales Med Mira as shah of Persia with Parliamentary Secretary Azad Ul Mulk named regent. Crowds gathered as the ceremony unfolded in Teheran.
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Temenan
National Assembly
Multehid
Tthe
Multanshmed
Mira
Ehah
Persia
Azad Ul Mulk
Kajar
Waa
Briefs From Across The West And Coast Distract Readers
A jumble of short notes from Olympia to New York reports rail and carnival plans, labor tensions, notable deaths, and local curiosities. Highlights include railroad moves, Western Federation of Miners disputes, a Chinese actor’s death, and assorted civic notices ranging from apple picking in Yakima to Thaw’s courtroom anticipation.
Big Robbery Case Sequel Linked to Duluth Money
Dispatches from Duluth Minnesota recount a sequel to a home robbery months earlier that stirred strong interest when the money was said to be returned. A J Bhew husband of the robbed owner is jailed to show why he should not be held in contempt for failing to pay six thousand two hundred twenty eight dollars to attorney J L Washburn. The pending matter ties to a larger sum still in dispute, with Shea’s wife previously reported robbed in Seattle during the suit.
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Duluth
Mion
A. J. Bhew
Minn
Bhoste
J. L. Washburn
Rhea
Washburn
Shea
Want New City Hall to Replace Inadequate Buildings
The Hainer Heights Improvement Club asks the council and county to construct a joint city county administration building between Third and Fourth Avenues, Yesler Way and James Street. They cite inadequate current facilities and a yearly $16,000 in extra transportation costs.
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Hainer Heighta Improvement Club
Yesler
50-Year-Old Man Changes Smoking Habits At Local Meeting
A fragmented report notes a 50 year old man changing his smoking behavior after attending a local meeting. The text references stage, row, and seating details amid unclear contextual clues.
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Lar
Seattle Fruit Land Scheme at Iowa Yakima Valley
Promoters Mesere Calhoun Denny and Ewing appeal to Eastern investors with a six year land purchase plan in Iowa Yakima valley. They plant farm and manage the property paying eight percent interest after year three as profits accrue. Water rights are included in perpetuity. Location described as near Kiona Mountain tied to red volcanic ash.
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Mesere
Calhoun
Denny & Ewing
Iowa
Yakima Valley
Washington
Hesera
Calhoun, Denny
Ewing
Suburban Tracts Demand Boosted by Land Market Outlook
A Black Land company report shows rising interest in five and ten acre suburban tracts and large parcels as buyers seek inexpensive government land. Many Eastern farmers are drawn to Puget Sound prospects, while efficient roads and local acreage appear key amid eager settlers and expanding ranch potential.
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Seattle
Black Land Company
New York Block
William Black
Flathead
Coeur d'Aiene
Spokane
Puget Sound
Orr Park Lands to Be Split After Quick Sale
The 80 acre H. E. Orr park at Green Lake north end has sold. H. K. Orr & Co. orders surveyors to prepare a 40 acre plat adjacent to the park, to be divided into plots for immediate sale amid strong local demand.
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H. E. Orr
Green Lake
H. KR. Orr & Co
Acre Trade Aims to Platt and Sell North of Hafler Lake
The land north of Hafler Lake near Hee is a level partly cleared line shaped parcel to be platted and put on the market. Expected price ranges from 600 to 750 dollars per acre. Orr & Co expect to market the entire tract within the next three weeks.
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Hafler Lake
Orr & Co
Cit
Seattle
Sound Country
Morris
Ninety Nine Year Real Estate Plan Attracts Seattle Buyers
Ole Hanson & Co of 715 New York block report strong demand for suburban acres as Seattle residents invest in Lake Washington land. Ninety nine year terms allow half payment upfront with 7 percent interest. By Wednesday 96 tracts sold, mainly to Seattle renters, with buyers from California Utah Montana Denver Wisconsin.
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Ole Hanson & Co
Sake
New York
Lake Washington
Hansos
Seattle
California
Utah
Montana
Denver
Wisconsin
Land Lottery Boosts Interest as Population Bets Hinge on 160 Acres
The article notes a surge in land lottery activity led by federal offices in Seattle where about twenty thousand applicants, including many women, seek 160 acres from Uncle Sam. Registration flaws and missing seals or stamps cause rejections, while Spokane and Missoula attract crowds awaiting the August 5 drawing. A new West Seattle tract opens soon, touted for small investors seeking affordable home lots.
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Uncle Sam
Kallepell
Missoula
Coeur d'Alene
Spokane
Gore
Across Lake Washington Four Acres Land Offer
Four acres near Lake Washington with half bottom land and partially improved orchard. Abundant running water and two-room owners. Includes thickened houses and boat service enabling daily work in town. Listed in Alaskan bid notice BID-020-021 by HOUPNT MA Urey.
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Prien
Houpnt MA
West Seattle Real Estate Gains Hearts Since City Improvements
West Seattle property remains strong in the market as city projects advance. Water and lighting will arrive within the year, a hilltop area gains sidewalks and grading, drawing attention from builders and homeowners. A shift to self built homes grows, reflecting renewed confidence in the district.
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West Seattle
Seattle
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