Whittlesey Accounts Claimed Falsified and Vouchers Destroyed
Ex county treasurer Charles F Whittlesey faces claims of fund misuse with auditor C B Grant defending his report. Grant asserts a $23000 shortage primarily from the first term with mail account withdrawals and destroyed records, while the Seattle Times dispute is addressed by Grant in a public rebuttal.
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B. Grant
Tucker
Charles F
Whittlesey
Scott
Board of County Commissioners
C. B. Grant
Grant
Star
Whitttlesey
Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland
Seattle Times
Charlies F. Whittleeey
Court of Justice
County of King
Themeerlves
Padden
James B. Mowe
Piles, Cornworth & Howe
Howe
W. T. Scott
Dexter Horton Pioneer Millionaire Dies in Seattle
Dexter Horton Seattle pioneer and first bank founder dies of heart disease at home on Third avenue and Seneca Street. He leaves a widow and two daughters, with services Sunday at the family residence and body lying in state tomorrow afternoon without flowers as requested.
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Dexter Horton
Seattle
Third Avenue
Seneca Street
Mr. Horton
Horton
Methodiat Protestant Church
Wiltate
Dr. Bortes
Mr Merton
Deater Horton
Beattie
New York
Second Avenue
Cherry Street
David Phillips
First Bank
Philips, Norton & Co
Phillips
Dexter Horton & Co
Istitation
New York State
Plains
Oregon
Julius Horton
Georgetown
George M. Horton
Charlies Horton
Assassination Fears Rise in Russia After Von Plehve Death
London dispatch reports Czar Frederick or Tsar responds kindly to King Edward’s sympathy telegram over the assassination of M. von Plehve. Russian authorities suspect an international plot with a suspect named Porosenoff said to be the killer, with a home in southern Russia.
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London
Edward
M. von Pilehve
ST. Petersbburg
von Plehve
Porosenoff
Russia
Indictments Return True Bills In Slocum Disaster Probe
A federal grand jury returns true bills from the Slocum disaster investigation. Indictments name Captain Vanechaik and inspectors, plus Knickerbocker Steamship Co officials including Frank J. Barnaby James K. Atchison and Frank B. Dexter. Captain Pease of the Grand Republic is also indicted. The accused must plead next Monday.
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New York
Feader and Jury Today
Aart
Slocum
Thomas
Wall
Burnett
Capt
Vanechaick
Plemirh
Frank J. Barnaby
James K. Atchison
Frank B. Dexter
Ledger Excerpt Shows Account Transfer Path in Ledgers
The fragment notes that anyone may inspect General Ledger No 3 page 280 for an account transferred from General Ledger No 2 page 501. The text marks a continuation on Page 6 and references ledger access for audit or review.
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General Ledger
Eccentric Lander Seeks Wives on Vashon Island Farm
Lander, a 70 year old accused counterfeiter on Vashon Island, sought a housekeeper by force after marrying a local girl. A failed federal probe found no conviction, though he boasted of hidden gold and ties to a famous gang. In Puget Sound, Masalan volunteers and Cossacks ambushed a Japanese recon team near Masapudal, killing 12, wounding 20, and capturing two.
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L. D. Lander
Vashon Island
Justice Gordon
Lander
Seattle
Hiepon
Island
Crows
Misa Crows
Mike Powers
Jeasre Janeen
Burg
Kuropatkin
Masapudal
Japercne Jost
Council discusses ruin intern plan amid unclear details
A fragment from July 29 reports the council in E Patux discussing an intern project between two unspecified groups. The note is incomplete and lacks clear names or outcomes.
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E Patus
Council of Ruin
Strike Breaker Shootings Stir Chicago Packing District
In Kansas City and Chicago on July 29, a strike breaker was shot during clashes with union supporters at Swift plant sites. Police arrested George F. Golden, union leader, on intimidation charges, while other disturbances and rioting occurred at stockyards amid federal injunction tension and packer worker unrest.
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Kansas City
Pat Lanesta
Matt Sullivan
Onion
L. King
King
Federei
OMAMA
Swift
Pleketa
Garland
George F. Golden
Packing House Teamsters’ Union
Hunt
Golden
Bond
Rhea
Teameters
Inspector Hunt
Ward
Halstead
Forty-fifth Street
Armours
Sensational Death Inquest At Vancouver BC
In Vancouver BC an inquest into Misa Hattie Rowell death began amid sensational details. Post mortem suggested a criminal operation though official said death stemmed from presumptive poisoning. Rowell, 20, from prominent families, drew society attention as proceedings unfold with further revelations expected. PMID
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Vancouver
B. C
Misa Hattie Rowell
Sen Eallenal Facta
Con Station
Miss Howell
J M. Bowell
Mackenzie Howell
Cargida
Rowell
Brit
Forgiven by Wife Spouse Begs for His Release
Mra. Don aCries Donaldson, deaf mute, wife of the Green Lake man, pleads for release as local records recount her plea and the ongoing case.
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Mra
Don aCries Donaldson
Mute
Green Lake
Life Hangs by Slender Thread
A painter who eloped with a 15 year old girl named Lot tie Hubert arrives in the city from California via requisition papers and seeks release after being brought here. The case unfolds with reduced charges and uncertain prospects as authorities decide on custody and justice.
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Painter
Lottie Hubert
California
Cabinet discusses Russo Japanese war contraband seizure
At today’s cabinet meeting the focus was on recent Russo Japanese war developments regarding contraband shipped from the United States. The group agreed to proceed slowly on protests to St. Petersburg about the Arabia case until facts are clarified. It was Secretary Metcalf’s first appearance at a cabinet gathering.
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Washington
United States
St. Petersburg
Arabia
Metcalf
Northern Pacific President Tours Northwest Coast Holdings
President Elliott of the Northern Pacific Railroad visits Port Townsend and Seattle, views the coast holdings, discusses extensions with Port Townsend business leaders, and tours the Great Northern tunnel and the new union depot site. He plans to consolidate details of the northwest route for future road conduct.
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Port Townesend
Port Townsend
Southern Road
Seattle
Cartwright
Elliott
Great Northern
Union Depot
Northwest
Northern Pacific
Washington
Tacoma
East
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M. von Plehve
von Piet
Patel All Rugvian Extier
Federal Grand Jury
Beripps Newn Aas‘n
My Eéripps News Asan
UNG
Ourike
Chicago
Omaha
Drivers’ Journal
B.C
Charles Wilson
Justice Duff
Supreme Court
J. McHarg
Victoria
Herchko
Hechko
Zedic Brothers
Malo
Prantes
Don C. Donaldson
Dons and
Hea
Scripps News Ass'n
Sweet Springs
West
Teale, Hills Furniture and Cary Set Co
Second Ave
Union St
Huuit
Dent
ROAD
President Elliott
Norther
Condi
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