Forty Thieves Band in France Fanned by Antiquarian Leader
A French gang led by Alexander Marius Jacob known as Bacande robbed houses across France in a feud with the rich. The group recruited from trades, used disguises and express trains for alibis, and burned homes after looting. Their most famous heists included the Marseilles pawn shop and a Tours cathedral target. Jacob justified crimes as social reform and boasted of avoiding bloodshed, with trials revealing their intricate network and staged insanity defenses.
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Paria
London
Amsterdam
Jacob
Monte Carlo
Marseilles
Commissariat of Police
Commissariat
Cette
Tours
Atilla
Celestials Arrested in Gambling Raid Face Disorderly Conduct
The Celestials, detained in a recent police gambling raid, will be tried for disorderly conduct in May. They have been released on cash bail of 25 dollars. Police note the Chinamen violated the state gambling law, but may be charged under that statute.
Ballard Council Sets Cedar River Water Terms
The Ballard city council meets to approve taking Cedar river water at manufacturers' prices and to sign a contract with Seattle authorities. A $5,000 bond from Ballard Electric is referred to the city attorney. The Bunset Telephone request to pole streets is granted. A sprinkler plan is approved to reduce street dust. A three member committee will estimate costs for gar bage disposal by the city. An ordinance grants Frye-Hruhn a side track for a cold storage plant. Wilbert street sewer cost is estimated at 2690 and Crawford street cement walk at 1535. Cedar river water bill for last month runs 314.35. Ballard businessmen plan July 4 celebration with industrial parade and athletic events. plans to be discussed Thursday.
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Bellard
Ballard Electric Company
Bunset Telephone Company
Business Men's Association
Frye- Hruhn Company
Wilbert Street
Monument Planned for John Webster by St John Lodge
Members of St John’s Lodge No 9 F and A M plan a monument for John Webster their first master who died aged 74. The lodge, meeting since 1960, honors his role in organizing the lodge and has allocated funds for a fitting memorial. Dedication is set for June 24, St John the Baptist feast day. Webster long resided in Seattle.
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St. John’s Lodge
A. M
John Webster
Webster
St. John the Baptist
Seattle
Hatfield Rainmaker Fulfills Promise in Los Angeles
Charles Hatfield the rainmaker has produced 18 inches of rain for Southern California by May 1 after working since December 15. He received part of a $10,000 reward from Los Angeles merchants and the remainder is expected soon. His rainmaking involves gas generation and atmospheric discharge to attract moisture. An Olympia report notes a $15,000 state allocation to build a six mile state road between Lyle and Washougal via Klickitat and Clark counties.
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Los Angeles
Charles Hatfield
California
Hatfield
Olympia
Lyle
Klickitat County
Washougal
Clark County
Victor Zednick elected editor in chief of The Pacific Wave
Victor Zednick was elected editor in chief of The Pacific Wave by a staff vote of 12 to 5. Carli Zook was the other candidate. A tie in an earlier election led to a broader vote among all staff members during college years to break the deadlock. G O Guy, a local druggist, has appealed a police judge’s ruling fining him for employing an unlicensed clerk.
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University Station
Victor Zednick
Pacific Wave
University
Carli Zook
G. O. Guy
Gordon
Northern Pacific Express Plans Move to Kilbourne Clark Offices
The Northern Pacific Express company will relocate from Pioneer square to the Kilbourne Clark offices on Second Avenue near Marton Street and will use both locations. A conference of railroad magnates settled the move in principle, with final settlement expected soon after ongoing negotiations.
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Northern Pacific Express Company
Pioneer Square
Kilbourne- Clark Company
Second Avenue
Marton Street
Clothing Stock for Sale from Factory Direct Surplus
High grade stock of men and boys spring clothing and furnishings offered to highest cash bidder. Invoicing around 22000 dollars. Direct from factories never withdrawn from railway freight warehouses. For details, address owner P. O. Box 458, Seattle.
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P. O
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Dawson
TNS
AL Cha Amiens
Gorse
France
Victor Hugo
Bam
Alexander Marius Jacob
Bacande
Leon Pellesard
Felix Bour
Louis Chalun
Emil Augain
Joseph Ferrand
Jacques Santarel
George
Eipher
Paris
Expresa
Leutenant
Pel
Abbeyville
Boar
Lede
Borrell
Pownance
Myon
Jos
Steinway Dealers
Second Ave
San Francisco
Cal
Oakland
Nme
Kline & Rosenberg
O25
First Avenue
Olasa
Garden City
Iee
Stone
Fisher & Lane
Tragefer
Phea
Standard Furniture Co
Schoenfeld & Sons
First Ave
Seatite
Llingham
Tacoma
Peterson More
Pike Street
Masonic Temple
Peterson
Northwest
U. & Army
Douglas
Doctor Reed
Peterson's
New York
Seratal
Eee
Goguuy
WJ Jopen
Yeslerand
Igtar
Ballard
Business Mens’ Association
Rainmaker
Fawn
GEO. H. Woodhouse CO
Union Bakery and Cafe
Vienna
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