Morse Gets 15 Years For Bank Misconduct Case
United Press reports Morse sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for misappropriation and falsification linked to the Bank of North Land scheme. Curtis, former official, faced conviction with family present, showing mixed reactions as sentence announced.
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Morse
N. Y
United Press
Curtia
Bank of North
Bank of Land
Curtis
Filewality
Morse Sal
Georgi
Career of Charles Wyman Morse Recalls Commerce Empire
The article recounts Charles Wyman Morse's rise to dominance in shipping and finance, his 1907 peak controlling Atlantic coast steamship lines and leading the ice trust, and lists his high-ranking positions with multiple companies. It notes his residences and offices in Bath, Me. Brooklyn. and New York, plus memberships in elite clubs and his 724 Pitt h ay residence.
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Charles Wyman Morse
Atlanta
Ono
Morse
Europe
Hussey
Bishop A
Clarence Cowles Dodge
Bath
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Ne Transportstien
Coastwine
Atlantic
Ice Trust
New York
Catterick Company
Mallory Steamship Company
Metropolitan Steamship Company
Ward Line of
Settlers' Rights Upheld in Circuit Court Ruling
United States Circuit Court of Appeals held that a settler's title to unplatted lands located with bona fide intent cannot be forfeited when the land later becomes part of a railroad grant. The Montana railroad case saw the Montana ruling reversed in favor of the settler John Trodick. Nevada results show Bryan ahead by 400 with Newlands and Hartnett each at 1,500 plurality.
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United Press
Ban Fancisco
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
John Trodick
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Etreuit Court of Montana
Montana
Reno
Nevada
Bryan
United States
Francia G. Newlands
George A. Hartett
Congress
Palma laid to rest in Havana with state honors
The funeral of Tomaso Betada Palma former president of Cuba was held at 4 pm in Havana. The procession received elaborate military and state honors as mourners filled the streets. The liberal ticket candidates Joseph Miguel Gomes and Dr Alfredo Zayas failed to join the tribute, sparking public controversy and potential negative impact on their chances.
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United Press
Havana
Cuba
Tomaso Betada Palma
Therepublic of
Joseph Miguel Gomes
Alfredo Zayas
Committee forms for Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition delegation
Prominent city figures are named to an honorary committee on congresses and conferences to represent the exposition. Director General Nadeau will have the panel confer with religious, esthetical and social groups to coordinate visits to Seattle during the exhibition year.
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Seattle
Nadeau
Thomas F. Kane
University of
Eight Towns Go Dry After Board of Supervisors Vote
Liquor dealers in eight towns hurried to cancel rush orders after the board of supervisors announced that on December 6 the saloons in those towns must be closed. The towns voted dry in last Tuesday's election.
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Woodland
Cal
Board of Supervisors
Fight for Endorsement for Speaker of House
King county delegation to the legislature meets at the King County Republican club to pick its speaker candidate. Palmer Renick Jackson Hanson compete with Renick holding balance of power. Palmer leads with six pledged votes, Jackson claims similar but weaker grip. Endorsement prospects hinge on county and allied bloc support with several members yet to declare.
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King County House
King
Republican Club
Oriental
King County
Pierce
Spokane County
Ee Oe Thic
Palmer
Ronick
Frank C. Jackson
Hanson
Renick
Jackson
Phe
Part
Nortis
Clark
Webster
Tennant
Mefonis
McMakes
Christensen
Whalley
Tonkin
Taylor
Jeffries
Ghent
Weir
Ren- Weir
Down
Beattie Alaska Yukor Pacific Exposition Prompts Hotel Inquiries
Publicity departments note thousands of inquiries about lodging as Seattle hotel service aims to boost exposure. A bureau prepares a list of Seattle lodging houses with names locations rates and capacity. Hotel proprietors are urged to supply complete accommodation details for publicity.
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United States
Beattie
Seattle
Superior Hotel
Suspect Arrested in Fiendish Cantaro Murder Case
A man is held at the county jail on suspicion of a fiendish murder of Ernesto Cantaro. Cantaro, an Argentine immigrant, was last seen at Frank Bruno's saloon after reporting three Italians fighting nearby. His mutilated body was found near the Hillyard car line and Great Northern tracks. Police suspect a Black Hand style motive. the suspect carried a revolver and refuses to explain his dealings. Orlando, also in custody, was found loitering near the crime scene.
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Touteau
Ernesto Cantaro
Tals
Ferdinand Orlando
Cantaro
Bienett
Frank Bruno
Bruno
Great Northern
Dlack
Huenos Ayres
Orlando
Doctor Knocks Thief To Floor With Bottle
Edmonds police report a sneak thief entered a local drug store and attempted to shoplift. Dr J D Sherrick struck the man with a heavy bottle, knocking him down during the burglary and thwarting the crime. The assailant had asked for turpentine but failed to fit the doctor's suspicions.
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United Press
Edmonds
J. D. Sherrick
Edmonds Drug Store
Sanells
The Greek Prisoner Eludes Pursuing Officer
A thief fled after snatching in a street scene but was pursued by an officer. The would be intruder, described as Greek, was captured following a brief chase, while the victim’s prescription case and bottle were involved in the incident.
Kitsap County Election Results and Officials
Kitsap County voters head to polling places on election day November 6 to choose county officers. Republican candidates win offices including justice of the peace and sheriff with names such as J. B. Yakey and H. F. Turner, plus clerk Charles Berry and treasurer M. Peterson. Other posts include prosecuting attorney Stevenson assessor John Ho superintendent T. B. Halse engineer A. S. and coroner G. H. B. Camp. Bremerton and Port Madison precincts list justice slates and constables.
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Orchard
Wicker
Turner
Justice Peace
J. DB. Yakey
H. F
Charles Berry
M. Peterson
J.an
Stevenson
John Ho
T. B Halse
George HB
A. Z Sehold
J. P. Miller
N. A. Palmer
Bremerton
F. W. Coder
James Lackie
Hunker
Port Madison
Peter Ian
University site to see third office building on Fourth Avenue
Trustees of the Metropolitan Building Co announced plans for a skyscraper at Fourth Ave and University St. to house offices. The structure will mirror the earlier university building, making it the third of its kind at the old university site, with the Cobb Building slated to begin soon.
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Ced
Fourth Av
University St
University
Cobb
Metropoli Building Co
Bank Closure Shocks Kansas City Financial Community
The Citizens' and Farmers' State Bank in Kansas City Kansas closed its doors amid an investigation. Officials cited no further details beyond the pending inquiry. Local customers faced uncertain access to funds as the bank halted operations.
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Kanbas City
Kan
Citizens’ and Farmers’ State Bank
Aes
City Council Likely Rejects Seattle Garbage Franchise
Seattle council members signal disbelief in granting a 36 year exclusive franchise to Seattle Garbage. They back a municipal garbage system funded by a bond issue or an unused 45000 appropriation, opposing high rates and preferring city ownership.
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Seattle Garbage Company
General Fund
Murphy
Nnclee
Georgetown Poolrooms to Open Tomorrow
Three Georgetown poolrooms will reopen for business tomorrow afternoon as part of Emeryville’s winter rac program. The three venues include two combination houses run by LAbbe and Argyle and a straight house owned by Davia, Robb, Emerson and others. Owners failed to merge interests and expect no immediate closing action before Vanderveer takes office. Prosecutor Mackintosh plans talks with Vanderveer and may issue instructions if needed.
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Georgetown
Rac
Emeryville
Labbe and
Argyle
Davia
Robb
Emerson
George F. Vanderveer
Mackintosh
California
Vanderveer
Mr. Mack
Mayor pushes police reorganization and districting plan
Mayor Miller calls for reorganizing the police department with city districting and an extra police judge. He notes population grew from 60 000 to 70 000 in five years and that current facilities and one judge slow petty case handling. He endorses Chief Ward's districting proposal with four captains per district to boost protection.
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Miller
Ward
A Y P Gardeners Still Seek Geraniumes for Exposition Grounds
Seattle residents have donated over 700 geranium plants toward the Alaska Yukon-Pacific exposition. The department has 11,000 square feet of hot house space and 1,000,000 plants ready for display. They seek Wonder Bruant and A Nut varieties and will send teams to collect donations to reach 25,000 geraniums for ground decorating before opening.
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Seattle
Department of the Alaska
Woodland Park
Aeronaut Kramer Dies In Balloon Jump At Carnival
Prof Peter Kramer of St Louis was killed when his balloon struck the Methodist church chimney in Princeton Newfoundland during a Farmers Carnival ascent. A nearby boy Glenn Hayden aged five was struck by a brick from the damaged chimney and suffered a fractured skull. Wind was strong and Kramer refused to abandon the ascent saying he would jump even if he broke his neck.
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United Press
Princeton
Peter Kramer
St. Louis
Glenn Hayden
Kramer
Kidnapper Bezemer Eludes Pursuit Near Marysville
Bloodhounds fail to trail Leo Bezemer alias Whistling Rufus after a chase from Silvana to Lakewood toward Marysville. Sheriff elect C W Stevenson leads a weary posse into swamp and forest near North Bend, aided by friendly lumbermen, as Bezemer reportedly signals to confederates and plans escape via trains.
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Leo Bezemer
Whistling Rufus
KB. P. English
Mt. Vernon
Marysville
Harry McDermott
Silvana
Lakewood
Kezemer
Everett
C. W. Stevenson
Hezemer
North Bend
Bezemer
Cape
Fugit
Stevenson
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Taft Leaves Cincinnati for Hot Springs for Rest
President elect Taft will depart Cincinnati this evening for Hot Springs Virginia where he will spend three weeks recuperating from the exhausting campaign. On Thanksgiving Day Judge and Mrs Taft will be guests of Melville Bellis chairman of the board of directors of the Big Four railroad.
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Cincinnati
Taft
Springs
Melville Beis
Big Four” Railroad
Kisses in court follow husband abuse incident
Tacoma Nov 6 In a grim scene H F Adrian longshoreman fined 100 dollars and costs for beating his wife then kissed her on both cheeks as she cried The wife testified of repeated abuses He denied most charges and claimed defense from an umbrella attack He could not pay the fine and was jailed—Adrian previously lived in Seattle.
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United Press
Tacoma
H. F. Adrian
Longshoreman
Warman
Mra
Adrian
Adriana
Seattle
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