Downfall of John B. Searles Reveals Trust Power
An expansive look at John B. Searles rising from office boy to Wall Street player. The piece details his sugar trust idea, Havemeyer clash, and Searles’ forced exit as trust dominance grows. It touches on Carnegie, public funds, and a proposed municipal library building plan.
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H. ©. Havemeyer
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Andrew Carnegie
Three Admit Guilt in Mamie Paige Assault Case
Edward Gleason David Patterson and George, accused of brutally assaulting Mamie Paige, confessed in New York on March 13. The three youths, aged 16, claim to have been drugged and outraged in a case likened to the Bosschieter incident and were bound over pending further action on the injuries.
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David Patterson
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Grace Grinwold Death Notice at Dunmore Residence
Grace Grinwold age 14 daughter of Charles H Grimwold died at her residence in Dunmore. Funeral services were held and interment was made at the local cemetery.
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Hotel Guests At Rainier Include Officials And Merchants
Guests listed by hotel corridors include H Graves president White Pass & Yukon railway Jonsety porter of the steam Senator Goldberg visiting sons in Portland A D Chariton assistant meet agent run Pacific of Portland Misses Blanch Forrest Olympia J H Barton St Paul business man At the Butler Edmund B Kirby mill man Rossland John Lillie steamboat man Port Townsend Wm Brown business man Gen Idaho L S J Hunt capital formerly Seattle W S Olympia At the Northern Locker McKin merchant Juneau Mrs G De Bucca owner Skagway W S Grinefelder tobac co merchant Spokane Leopold F J Capitol Brewing Co Olympia S Ames Whatcom timberman At the Beattie N Kudebeck Everett mining man L O Waldo boatman White Horse H nee Port Ownsend W H Hurlbut Bremerton At the Diner Mrs E K Tibbits Juneau Alaska Wm McPhee log Arlington L Reinig ranch Gnoquaimie Miss FE M Hunt Langly D McMachern physician wood Geo W Tibbita mer it North Bend G R Holden mining man Wrangel Hi business man Port Gam-
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Carnegie family sails to Europe on steamship voyage
New York reports Andrew Carnegie and family left on the steamship for Europe, traveling to Canaea France then to his castle in Scotland, with many friends bidding them farewell. Carnegie declined to estimate his philanthropy saying he has only begun to give and will spend much time in Scotland, playing gulf.
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Pacific Coast Co Collier Mackinaw Arrives for coal load
The Mackinaw under Capt. Littlefield reached the coal bunkers this morning to take on a cargo bound for San Francisco. West Seattle boat repairs completed and on regular run. Senator loading lumber at Ocean dock for Skagway. Dirigo set to sail for Skagway and Lynn Canal points at 8 pm tomorrow. Inland Flyer receiving final paint today and will run Port Orchard next week. La Conner Co predicts few ships on Sound can match Inland Flyer in speed. Hyades arrived from Seattle this morning. A M Baxter left for San Pedro with lumber.
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Mortality notices from local funeral services
Death notices report services for Henry Niemila Maggie M Wilkie Emma Zaspel Geo L Williams Mas Miracle and Mrs G A Waterhouse. Interments listed at Mount Pleasant Lakeview cemetery and a burial in Coburg Oregon plans. The Seattle undertaker arranges shipments and funeral details.
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Local Theater Schedule and Inauguration News
A Topeka dispatch reports a theater lineup with matinees for La Pelle Maile Nell Gwynne and Littl Lord Fauntleroy plus moving pictures of the McKinley inauguration. In Topeka a club social incident ends with Nation ejecting partygoers after an attempted drink scene during whist.
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Long Tom the 28 foot python fed in museum scene
In Boston on March 13 a 28 foot python named Long Tom was forced to swallow a large rabbit after two men stood on opposite sides and pulled the creature from its cage. The snake had not eaten for nearly six months and needed the unusual feeding.
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New drilling rig to be shown on fairgrounds
Olympic Of Ca announces a new lat ent drilling rig to be seen on the fairgrounds early next week. About three thousand shares remain for sale at a discount, remaining stock reserved for a higher price as soon as drilling costs rise. Diamond Ice touted as the best value with low cost.
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March Weather Urges Care For Blood And Health
March's changeable weather raises warnings to protect blood health or risk sickness. A strong rival to spring medicines is malt beverages offering medicinal value plus a pleasant flavor.
Discontent in Barcelona Spurs Talk of Martial Law
Widespread unrest in Barcelona prompts speculation that Weyler may declare martial law to quell disturbances. In Madrid reports on March 11 note Spain aligns with gold standard nations and prohibits the import of aliver.
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