Bunko Ring Exposed In Fourth Avenue Auction Sell Scam
A Star reporter witnessed a string of secondhand auction sales on Second Avenue where con men used marked goods and a crowd of boosters to fleece shoppers. A spectator described a booth with watches sold at inflated prices while a “fence” rattled cash and steered victims toward further bids. Similar bunko shops were found nearby, with a lone honest sale of Japanese wares offering a brief respite from the scheme.
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San Francisco
Bunko
Second
Fresh fish shipped to Asia on the Shawmut
Seattle supply sends fresh halibut salmon and herring aboard the Shawmut which sailed Saturday. cold storage taxed to capacity. In Hong Kong Yokohama or Manila diners will soon have fries on their tables, matching American tables within 16 days.
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Seattle
Hong Kong
Yokohama
Manila
Waldorf apartments planned at Pike and Seventh corner
Plans for a seven story fire proof Waldorf building at the northeast corner of Pike and Seventh move forward. H Ryan the architect and Howells and Stokes of New York consult. International Concrete Steel Co. of St. Louis awarded the contract. Building to use reinforced concrete and measure 120 by 116 feet. Designs allow converting to offices with three extra stories later. excavation already completed.
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Pike and
Seventh
H. Ryan
Howells & Stokes
New York
International Concrete Steel Co
St. Laws
Man Wakes in Stranger’s House Mistaken for Burglar
A man named Lynd, intoxicated, an at dawn entered the wrong residence on 45 Colt Avenue and awoke in a bedroom mistaken for a burglar. Police and Officer Hiahn investigated and took Lynd to the station for explanation before Judge Gordon.
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RD Lend
Range House
Harry
T. W. McCucler
Hiahn
Ecote
McCauley
Lynd
Gordon
Disappearance of H C McQuillan Raises Foul Play Fears
Police search for H C McQuillan 73 missing since Friday after his wife died six months ago. Neighbors report no indication of foul play, but lack of news fuels mystery as authorities investigate his absence from 609% Thomas Street boarding house.
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McQaillan
Thomas St
Pass Key Links to Burglary Arrest in Perndale
Two witnesses identify a pass key as belonging to John Munday used to enter John Greig and Haresner at 419 Yeulag Way Perndale. Munday faces an information filed by the prosecuting attorney charging burglary after clothing owned by both men was stolen and the key left in the keyhole.
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John Munday
Munday
John Greig
H. ¥. ‘Aresner
Perndale
Yeulag Way
Anton Locher
Frank Boyce
Five Headquarters
Father Goupon Arrest Sparks Political Tension
St. Petersburg reports Father Goupon was arrested on the eve of an inquiry he demanded into charges his labor group is government authorized. The commerce minister exonerates him, while foes say the arrest aims to show government persecution. Moscow elections draw factory workers’ boycott and claims of a rigged process.
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ST. Petersburg
Father Goupon
Hie
Father Goupeon
National Assembly
Moscow
Hoggatt Nominated for Alaska Governor Post
Washington March 12 President Roosevelt nominated Wilford B Hoggatt of Juneau to be governor of Alaska.
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Washington
Rooseelt
Wilford B. Hoggatt
Juneau
Alaska
Dakota Sails for Orient with Full Freight and Passengers
At noon today the Dakota departed for the Orient with every hatch filled to the deck with freight and 100 passengers. General Meem former Seattle postmaster planned a tour, while P B Smith of Minneapolis leads inquiries into trade conditions. L D Peters travels to Shanghai to join her husband. Eight midshipmen also sail to their stations aboard the Dakota.
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Dakota
Orient
General Meem
Seattle
P. B. Smith
St. Anthony
Dakota Main Companies
Minneapolis
Great Northern Railway
L. D. Peters
Shanghai
Shoes at Half Price Offer for Small Stores
A local advert promotes three dollars to five dollar shoes sold to small dealers at the Men's Shoe Store. The sale highlights style and wear with price points reduced to 2.85. The notice cites Firet avenue location.
Coaster Brake Pacemaker Deal Amid Prompt Service
A local shop advertises four bicycle parts in stock and promises prompt correct service for coaster brake pacemakers. The note emphasizes ready workmanship and quick turnaround on repairs and installations.
Harriman Buys Railway Lands In Seattle Deal
Union Pacific buyers worked through Saturday and into Sunday seeking options on blocks 327 328 and 328 in Seattle tideland. An opening wedge to the depot area is expected to be secured for about 450000 to 500000, granting access to the Stetson Post mill property.
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Union Pacific Railroad
Seattle Tideland
Railee
Stetson-Post Mill
Seattle Commercial Club plans widespread book tour
Secretary Williams outlines a distribution scheme with over 6 000 books of 60 pages to advertise Seattle and Washington in Oregon and California. The trip aims to study California methods and include invites from Harriman lines and California Promotion Committee as Governor Pardee and Stanford President Jordan welcome the party. The tour will be finalized at tonight's club meeting.
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Seattle
Washington
Oregon
California
Williams
Williame
Tourtata
Harriman Maes
California Promotion Committee
America
Seattle Commercial Club
Beattie
Los Angeles
Pardes
Jordan
Stanford University
Will Not Die Charles Kirk and John Larson
Firemen Charles Kirk and John Larson, hurt in an early morning blaze at the Mearle and Heaney establishment, were sent home today and appear to be recovering well.
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Charles Kirk
John Larson
Mearle & Heaney
BELLINGHAM ROUGH TRIP ON STEAMER Hellingham
Port Townsend March 12 The steamer Hellingham reached port under her own steam after a perilous voyage. A gale struck Saturday after leaving Port Angeles causing slow progress. The topmast broke off Getturgon and the jib was torn away. Eleven passengers bound for Crescent or Gettysburg were carried to Clallam Bay. Watchman Brown was washed overboard in Clallam Bay but was rescued.
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Port Townsend
Hellingham
Port Angeles
C Rewcent
Gettysburg
Clallam Bay
Getturge
Clallam
Port An
Crescent
Watchran Brown
Sawmill Engine Wheel Burst Kills Engineer at Covington
A monster fly wheel burst at Covington Lumber Company sawmill in Covington this morning killing engineer Charles Roae and injuring two other employees. The accident occurred at 16 o clock and was witnessed only by the men insured. no cause is known.
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Kent
Covington Lumber Company
Covington
Charles Roae
Woman Must Hang in New Jersey Court Decision
A New Jersey Marian court this morning handed down a death sentence in a case linked to a Valentine incident. The headline notes the phrase the woman must hang as part of the court's ruling and reflects the era’s harsh sentencing language.
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Washington, D. C
Valentine
New Jersey
Public Installation Plan Approved at Chamber Meeting
A mass meeting at noon today in the Chamber of Commerce rooms approved the installation of new city officials. Presiding were John Schram and Fletcher Wharton pastor of the First Methodist Church. the assembly favored the plan unanimously.
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Chamber of Commerce
John Schram
Peepee
Flour And Wheat For Sufferers In Japan Relief Effort
The Dakota carries thousands of pounds of flour and wheat for famine victims in northern Japan. One hundred sacks of flour are included with The Star’s donation, and more shipments from Washington and Oregon are planned. Cash contributions exceed $5,000, converted to food for winter relief. A separate item notes J P Morgan and others meeting the pope in Rome on March 12.
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Dakota
Japan
Star
Little Brown
New Mary
Great Northern
Washington
Oregon
Twentyeth Century Laundry Opens in Troy With Modern Plant
The new Troy laundry advertises a fully updated facility with a new building machinery and manager from Troy. It highlights sanitary operations, hand washing for silk and fine apparel, a mangle for large family duties, and careful handling of table linen and lace curtains. Visit the plant at Republican Street and Nob Hill.
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Troy
Re~publican Et
Nob Hmav
Transport My Ashore Off Port Angeles After Ship Run Aground
The freighter Transport went ashore on a spit west of Port Angeles as 60 knot winds battered the area. The crew escaped in lifeboats, tugs prepared to aid once seas calm, and officials noted potential salvage with minimal damage expected.
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Port Angeles
Beeson
New Steam Schooners Possible on Seattle to San Francisco Run
Transportation circles report a new company may operate steam schooners between Seattle and San Francisco. Backing this enter prize is Mallet a well known local and ex lighterage man. Freight demand remains strong with cargoes awaiting ships at both ends as Nome trade eyes expansion.
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Seattle
San Francisco
Nome Transportation
Thie City
San Peter
Dirigo
Nome
Milk Inspection Cleared Samples All Pass Butter Fat
Milk inspector Woodcock reported ten condensed milk samples analyzed by City Chemist Jacobson all met butter fat requirements. Some totals slightly under legal, but higher other components kept averages safe. Also, Anton Locher charged with stealing a watch from Frank Boyce, with location at five headquarters.
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Woodcock
Board of Health
Jacobson
Star
Pacific Brand
Carnation
Oregon Grape
Pioneer
St. Charles
Boycott
Helens
Rowe
Borden's
Bartell's Big Drug Store Bargains In Seattle
Only one Seattle spot offers genuine cut prices on household drugs at Bartell's big drug store on vid Avy between Cherry and James. Tuesday specials include Sulphur and Cream Tartar 4 ounce bottles 10c Cocoanut Oil 16 ounce bottles 23c Pure Vaseline 1 pound boxes 19c White Vaseline 1 pound boxes 24c Naptha Soap 5c bars 5c Crystal Bath Salt 9 pound sacks 23c Red Cross Skin Soap 6 bars 1c.
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Seattle
Bartell
Cherry
James
Red Cross
Lée
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Sconp Avenue
Spring Street
Mirror
Raw
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Harriman
Will Bundy
Bellinghan
Rome
J. P. Morgan
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Nob Hill and
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Straite Steamahip Company
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Pier 1
Port Hadlock
William Rice
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the Sandwall Co
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