Get-Rich-Quick Fish Company Shuts Down Under Scrutiny
Beattie police and detectives expose a fraudulent scheme run by the Get-Rich-Quick Fish Company led by J Le Crowell. Crowell is wanted for grand larceny in Contra Costa County California and missing from Seattle. The company decided to cease operations after officers confronted its Union block offices and exposed an endless chain stock scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie
Vatal
Unelr
Prem
Alnaka Consolidated Sporting Penh
Wappenstein
J. le Crowell
Comony
Contra Costa County
California
Seattle
Crowell
Honess
W. Tl. Stevenson
Memorial Day Plans by Beattie VFW Seeks Veteran Help
War veterans of Beattie plan Memorial Day events with J M Welsiiing as chair of the G A R general committee. Subcommittees will finalize details at the next meeting in the OG A Hall New York Creek and present plans for Sunday service, exercises, music, and decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Veterans of Beattie
J. M. Welsiiing
G. A R
Theie
General Committee
Mornday
OG. A. Re Hall
New York Creek
F. H. Mord
F. M. Davis
Berry
Anderson
Mra. Warner
Mra. Newell
Ciera
Taylor
Peterson
John R. Kinnear
J. W
W. A. Pewington
Blodgett
FR. McMans
Lesor
Lene Levy
Hill
R. Osborne
J. . Kinnear
C. B
Horner
Lena Levy
Louise Dudiey
King Edward Reviews Paris Troops and Attends Races
King Edward and Leubet reviewed 15,000 Paris garrison troops this morning with a fierce cavalry charge and an abrupt halt for a municipal reception at the Hotel de Ville. He plans to attend the Long Champs races this afternoon.
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Paris
Edward and
Leubet
Hotel de Ville
Long Champs
Work Lives After Him
The body of Alexander Shepherd arrived in Chicago today en route to Washington from the interior of Mexico where he died last December. Shepherd is credited with making a notably beautiful city in America as forty million dollars passed through his hands, closing his remarkable career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Alexander Shepherd
Washington
Mexico
Shepherd
America
Austro-Hungarian Ships Reach Salonica Amid Siege Proclaimed
May 2 dispatch reports two Austro-Hungarian battleships with a forged ic chest arriving at Salonica where a state of siege has been proclaimed. Marriage licenses issued include Charles Barnett and Bessie Kiebingen both of Beattie and John William Herita with Stella Bororese. Schedule change for Port Townsend Victoria route on Majestic and Rosa Nee. Jewel steel sale ad and Thompson Furniture Co. contact follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Salonica
Charles Barnett
Bessie Kiebingen
Beattie
John William Herita
Stella Bororese
Port Townsend
Victoria
Majestic
Rosa
Post Office Basement Fire Ends Quickly
A small fire started in the basement of the post office at 40 oclock last night due to a lighted cigar stub. A chemical engine promptly extinguished the blaze.
Beer cargo for thirsting Orient and Port Blakeley load
Fifteen carriages of Milwaukee beer are to be shipped to the Orient aboard the Boston Steamer. The vessel will carry 470 tons for the Orient, 2,000 tons of miscellaneous cargo, 1,006,000 feet of lumber for Taku, and machinery for two bridge plants at Windivestok plus a flour mill for J and two horses for Port Arthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Boston
Orient
Taku
Port Blakeley
Port Gamble
Windivestok
Port Arthur
Fire damages Brokaw estate. loss around $50000
In New York on May 2 two colored boys and three horses were burned in a fire at the Brokaw estate. The loss is estimated at about $50000. The incident disrupted farm operations and prompted investigations into the blaze’s cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wenllington
Brokaw
Slime in the Refrigerator Causes Taste Issues
A reader reports slime in ice trays from certain manufacturers. Excess fumes and off flavors are blamed on storage methods and distillation. The Marmand Joe and Storage Co uses pure distilled water and freezes on plates to avoid odor, improving taste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imarmend Joe and Storage Co
Eagles Attention Notice Seattle Aerie Meeting May Evening
Seattle Aerie No 1 F F E announces a meeting starting Sunday evening May at 1 20 clock. Sean Wham is Worthy President and Frank Dowd is Worthy Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Aerie No. 1
Sean Wham
Acquitted Man Faces Realty Sale Postponement
John Mesweyn was acquitted after a grand jury cleared him of selling liquor to a minor. The court found the case not violent and Mesweyn waived a jury. A $21,000 realty sale near Madison Street and Boren Avenue to Metropolitan New York company was noted, with plans for apartment houses in the works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mesweyn
Bueperter
N N. P. Laarge
Metropolitan Neally Company of
New York
Madison Street
Boren Avenue
University Club
Lila Young Declares Closure of Washington Street Resort
Lila Young pleaded guilty to conducting a disorderly house after a police raid on her Washington street resort. She was fined 50 dollars and ordered to close the establishment within two weeks. Several inmates also paid 10 dollar fines. Attorney Lun dy argued for relocation to a new district to end operations at the current site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lila Young
Washington Street
Polo Court
Uch
Conta
Lundy
Met
Judge Bell Sentences Prisoners in Recent Court Session
Walter Cavanaugh convicted of breaking into Beattie Hardware, given 10 years hard labor in penitentiary. P Pennell, a colored man, guilty of assault and battery, sentenced to four months in county jail. William Reineen, a young marine, accused of theft from Crug store and from Stewart and Holmes drug store, receives fines as imposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Cavanaugh
Beattie Hardware Company
War
Mell
P. Pennell
William Rebineen
Crug
Stewart & Holmes Drug Store
Steamship Santa Barbara sails to Los Angeles
The steamer Santa Barbara departed this morning with a cargo of 106000 feet of lum pitreat par Fic from Shagway bound for Los Angeles tonight. A local ad urges readers to visit Jewel Steel Thompaor Furniture Co on First Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Barbara
Los Angeles
Colfax man William Drake jailed for burglary
William Drake was lodged in the county jail Wednesday night to await trial on burglary charged with an alleged break in at Horvalia Wednesday morning. Justice Sehurra of Nosatia precinct held a preliminary hearing in Mr Behurra's cellar, where Drake was captured after a light revealed a shotgun and a voice pleading for release. The jury found the prisoner guilty enough for bond set at $100 to await superior court action.
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Colfax
William Drake
County Jalil
Horvalia
Drake
Sehurra
Peate
Nosatia
Behurra
Gailty
Whittlesey Indicted for Misappropriating County Funds
Former county treasurer Charles F. Whittlesey faced arraignment in superior court after a recent grand jury indicted him for misappropriating 28 thousand dollars of county funds while in office. He was given one week to enter a plea or demurrer to the indictment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Whittlesey
Jewel Steel Thompson Furniture Co and Dimond Tee and Co
Fragmented ad text notes Jewel Steel Thompson Furniture Co at 1427 168 First Ave and Dimond Tee and Co offering a plate tee claimed as best in city. Mentions popularity among Beattie area conformers and private takers with unclear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Furniture Co
Jewel Steel Thompson Furniture Co
First Ave
Ely
Dimond
Will
Comformers
Beattie
Burglary Charge Hits Japanese Wine Theft Case
J. W. Tonkin was arrested by Detective Kennedy and Patrolman Pianagan for breaking into a bonded Northern Pacific freight car and stealing two kegs of Japanese wine. The wine was disposed of in the city. Tonkin denies involvement, but police say they have a strong case against him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Tonkin
Kennedy
Pianagan
Helm
Northern Pacific
Tonkin
Hina
Little Happenings About Town In Town Events
Md Borman reported a break in at the National hotel building by First avenue and Marion Street. A stove fire overheated a chimney causing minor damage under $12. Gue Anderson of this city was sent to the insane asylum by Superior Judge Tallman. Lucy Kinder sought divorce from Samuel Kinder in Superior Court on grounds of new support. Hubert Hesketh, secretary of Joewit Cooke and Watters Union, departs for Philadelphia for hotel and restaurant workers convention where he is a delegate.
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MD. Borman
National
National Hotel
First Avenue
Marion S Treet
Gue Anderson
Tallman
Lucy Kinder
Samuel Kinder
Superior Court
Hubert Hesketh
Joewit Cooke and Watters’ Union
Philadelphia
Kmyes’ International Association
Endera’ International League
Wate
Police Court Fines for April 1908 Amounts to 82068 70
A police court report states fines collected in April 1908 totaled 82068.70 with 721 arrests recorded the previous month. The note includes stray ad copy about dining at the Jer Grand Cafe and unrelated lines.
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Esa
Drapery Department Ad Lacks Clear Details
Fragmentary ad copy mentions crystal glass berry dishes and washboards with misleading pricing cues and references to delivery. The readable portion provides no clear event, date, or company names to anchor a full notice.
Dancing Classes by Trofessor Wilson at Ranke Mall
Public notices advertise Trofessor Wilson offering dancing classes at Ranke Mall on Monday and Friday evenings with private lessons daily. Other listings include a Majestic schedule daily except Thursday at 04. m and Rosa lie daily except Monday at 5 20 p.m.
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Trofessor Wilson
Ranke Mall
Rivate
For Rent NEW houses near Rainier Beach area
Classified ad listings describe rental opportunities on Washington Street near Rainier Beach with terms including cash down, contact Mr. Weed or C. K. Turtevant owner at 210 Boston, and multiple properties for sale or rent across Seattle. Includes mentions of 4-room cottages and 3-room flats near Madison car line, and land parcels for investment.
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Downing & Leighton
Baley
Reinier
Rensigicky
Wasmaten
Adance
Rainier Beach
Washington Street
Mr. Weed
C. K
Turtevant
Boston Rices
Queen Anne Hill
New
Madison Car
Aylor-Cook CO
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Get-Rich-Quick Fish Company
J. L. Crowell
Concern
Beseige
Fy Peonsamns & Coupon Book of the
Diamond and Bt Co
Tel
Eagles Attention
Frank Dowd
Adams
Cofpeer
Call
Second Ave
Madison
TION
Pettit's University
State University
Marine News
Furniture Co
Whittlesey
Thamond Lee
Drapery
Crockery Department
Frederick & Nelson
Second Avenue, Madison and Spring Stree's
Iteuner Majestic
Thureday
M. Bivamer Rosalie
Broadway
Pontius
Tenth Avenue North
East Harrison
Harrison
Republican
New York Block
George F.meacham & Co
Detroit
Lewet Pe
Wash Vythe
Osli
Geo. A
Ladd & Tilton
Torton
Cx Beattie
Myler
Melaalise
Pike Street
GML
Siw
Firet Ave
Sorner
Cupny
Avenue
Pike
Grand Pacif Hotel
Tue
Bickeston A GH
Tlomeers
Eveoua, Ee
Paserr
Peete Poneet Booth
Wittl Rae
Iversole Oftigal Company
James
Kent
A. Lawrence
Coos
Piret
Walla Walla
Sal Grieves
Spears
Bealber Ohake
Offord & Dow
Segecest
South Senatte
Newells Mill & Mpg. Co
Grant Street Bridge
4Th Ave
Miss Walker
Bay View
Aulte Ave
Searaia Union
Sixth Avenue
Byers & CO
Jeterson
B.A. Wolfe
Tubrsday
Second Avenue
Pine and
Stewart Streets
BE. G. Bickerton & Co
Witte
Ainaiday
G. Bickerton & Co
Specia Notice
M. Tetzloff
Fourth Avenue
Pawer
Ein First Avenue
Boole
Tony
Randall
Agne
Bet
Sunset
Thack
Indep
Adams Chols
Adams & Nichols
Washington Building
Bath
Lake Union
Woodland Park
Green Lake
Hilman City
Lake Washington
Qualmeim & Holman
Efiliman City
Fashington Street
Taylor Cook
H. Casey
Pacific Block
Houghton, Él
Kallogg
Lambuth
G. Ward Kemp
Darke
Banke the Mandina
Puort Sound
Erattle Capital
R Ankeny
United States
Penne
Cuma Capital
Jome Street
Co. V. Rolt
Echeia
Europe
Sunset Blue
Denton & TL
Wetnow
Cash Register Oa
Miiéner
Puget & Cleaning Works
Phena
Minor Avenue
Panibian
Deliver
Iret Avenue
Mi and
Mas Predaa Sen
Ancing
Phome
Red
Puget Bound Fridge Co
fSicandina Vie
Ucts Steel
Ieee
Siumiseim
James Rothwell
Uncle Jor
Enger
Wallarter
Madame A. & Smith
Autas
Mackinnor
Fonda Nadeau
Burke & Kett
Kirbe
Dalley Bulldin
Osteopath
Washington Intimary
Recond Avenue
Pom Roth
Lady Physicians
Rickart
Ee Coltins
Gton Institute Re
Adams Raeak
Annie
Ruperll
Plumbin
Cairo
Rollin Rew
Black
Ko. K. Woodhouse CO
Tey Rautman Plum
G Co
P Printing and
Bir “Zane
Robeson Bros
Firet Avenue
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