Kansas City bunko swindle lures hundreds to Alaska scam
Dozens of Kansas City laborers, lured by promises of Alaska railroad work, arrived in Seattle under a fraudulent scheme. Arthur Hoffman and 183 others report mail fraud and paid fares, with claims of jobs and board in Alaska. Investigators suspect thousands in potential losses as the scheme unfolds.
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Kansas City
Seattle
Alaska
Arthur Hoffman
Kansas City Bunko
Vancouver
United States
Bogun Alaska Railway & Construction Company
Valdes
Alaska & Yukon Construction Company
George T. Hall
J. F. Donahue & Co
Waliden
Harry Rasier
Chicago & Great Western Railroad
Bazier
W. W. Balline
Tanana Construction Company
Alaska Central Railroad
Thia
Balline
Bunko
Circulara
Beagle Harbor Boy Prewitt Baker Missing Case Updates
No new developments in the disappearance of Prewitt Baker from Beagle Harbor. A coast search was postponed to allow more time for a possible body to wash ashore as investigators drag the harbor with a deep sea trawl.
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Little Prewitt Baker
Beagle Harbor
Celebrate Tomorrow Celebrate Tomorrow
Norwegians in Seattle plan events for May 17 1814 independence anniversary. Activities include Madison Park exercises and a ball, a Christensen's hall concert, ovation by W. C. Berg, and a burlesque farce Charlies Tanta by the Norwegian Dramatic Club with Leuben's orchestra.
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Seattle
Norway
Madison Park
Christensen's Hall
W. C. Berg
Norwegian Dramatic Club
Leuben
Bishop Lays Cornerstone of Immaculate Conception Church
Bishop O'Dea led the cornerstone ceremony for the Immaculate Conception Church at Eighteenth Avenue and Marton Street. A large Catholic crowd and state church officials attended along with uniformed members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Knights of Columbus Young Men's Institute and Catholic Foresters of America. The new church aims to be among the northwestern region's finest.
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O'Dea
Murder Trial Delays as Jury to be Chosen in Redford
James McDonald stands trial for the January murder of Miss Sarah Sebchier, a local high school teacher. Two days allotted for jury selection. case described as one of the state’s most mysterious. The victim’s body was found in a carriage shed with head crushed by a stone. Evidence expected to be circumstantial.
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Redford
Ind
James McDonald
Sarah Sebchier
McDonald
Five-Ton Steam Roller Rampages Through Queen Anne
A five ton steam roller owned by Barber Asphalt Paving Company ran out of control on Queen Anne Avenue between Highland Drive and Prospect Street Saturday afternoon. It nearly struck an approaching car, veered to the side, toppled a tree, crushed a concrete sidewalk, and stopped against a stone wall. No other damage occurred.
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Barber Asphalt Paving Company
Highland Drive
Prospect Street
Queen Anne Avenue
Dedication of Beattle Aerie 1 Hall Draws Fraternal Crowd
Eagles from Oregon Washington and British Columbia joined 3628 members in Seattle for the dedication of Beattle Aerie No. 1. The event in the Seventh Avenue and Pine Street hall featured an ornate parade led by firemen and speeches by Col. H. H. Thompson RE. P. Edson John H. Schively Judge John E. Humphries Hm. J. Tallman Chester Edwards R. M. White and Capt. Irving Ward with a social session to follow.
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Oregon
British Columbia
Seattle
Beattle Aerie
No. 1
Order
Seventh Avenue
Pine Street
Col
H. H. Thompson
Flagon
Bunting
RE. P. Edson
John H.schively
John E. Humphries
Hm. J. Tallman
Chester Edwards
R. M. White
Capt. Irving Ward
Body of Norwegian laborer Nels found near Renton
The body of a Norwegian laborer known as Nels was found behind a log on Watsons Ranch road about twelve miles from Renton. He died by self inflicted injury after a spree. Alfred Dahl, his partner from Seattle, reported the missing man after they had gone to cut wood. Coroner Hoye sent a telegram to Sand Point to locate family. The body lies at the Honney-Watason morgue.
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Seattle
Wallan
Nels
Dahl
Montana
Tacoma
Band Point
Maho
Hoye
Sand Point
Honney-Watason Morgue
Dockworkers End Strike in WAVRE France
WAVRE France May 16 dockworkers' strike ends after talks between unions and port authorities. Workers return to duty as negotiations continue on wages and working conditions.
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Wavre
France
No Circus Parade Planned for Memorial Day
City comptroller's office states no license has been granted for a circus performance on Memorial Day and no parade will take place. G A T and G A B veterans debated the issue at a meeting, with a plan to refuse marching if a license were revoked or granted unlawfully.
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Hallinger
G A R Meeting Call At Alkihall Headquarters
Members of Jomea A Bexton Post G A R are ordered to assemble Thursday evening at G A RK headquarters in Alkihall Collinge building. Decoration day program committees will report.
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Jomea A. Bexton Post
G. A
G. A. RK
Alkihall
Collinge Building
Library to House Complete Musical Department in New Building
A full musical department will be provided in the new library once completed. A dedicated room for musical works has been chosen by Librarian Smith to meet high demand, as the current building lacks needed space.
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Lbrarian Smith
Fears cause Khilkov to cancel Windivostok voyage
Prince Khilkov, minister of railways, declines to travel to Windivostok fearing capture by Japanese en route. In New York Jimmy Britt and Young Corbett are matched for a 20 round featherweight world title fight set for December 9 in San Francisco. The largest purse will go to the winner while details are arranged.
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ST. Petersburg
Khilkov
Windivostok
New York
Jimmy Britt
Young Corbett
San Francisco
Detalie
Fire Department Inspection for Insurance Rate Reduction
Mayor Hallinger Fire Chief Cook and board of underwriters will inspect the fire department soon to review upgraded firefighting appliances. The improvements may justify a reduction in local insurance rates. Chief Cook has pursued this for several months.
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Hallinger
Cook
Board of Underwriters
British Ship Intercepted in Amazon Suspected Arms Convoy
May 11 report from Minister Thompson in Rio de Janeiro states a British ship was stopped by the government at Manáos on the Amazon river and found to be carrying ammunition destined for Peru.
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Washington, D. C
Thompson
Rio Janeiro
State Department
Manolas
Amazon River
Peru
Smelting Firm Plans Large Pueblo Plant
It has been announced that the Ohio Colorado Smelting and Refining Company of Pueblo Colorado will erect a large smelter in that city.
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Ohio-Colorado Smelting & Refining Company
Pueblo, Colo
Ely
Liquorone Promises Cure for Germ Trouble
An advertisement touts Liquorone as a universal germ killer that cures illness by delivering oxygen like a tonic. It claims the product kills germs inside the body without harming tissues, offers a free first bottle, and cites a $100,000 investment for American rights.
Germ Diseases and the Elusive Battle Against Germs
The text claims liquorone kills germs and guarantees disease elimination by removing the cause. It lists numerous diseases and conditions supposedly preventable or cured, promising inevitable results and alleging dramatic health benefits beyond other medicines.
Free 50c Bottle of Liquezone by Coupon Offer
A promotional coupon promises a free 50 cent bottle of Liquezone. Consumers are instructed to present the coupon to their local druggist, who will receive payment from the promoter for a full size bottle. No obligation is stated beyond accepting the free gift. The text also mentions a cost of one dollar for L Aquomene.
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