Banana stock swindle nets large sums across states
J J Foltz of Tacoma paid 12000 for El Progresso Banana stock and faced fraud allegations as New York authorities arrest Frank G Watrous and others. Investigations reveal the scheme drew in Vermont New Hampshire and Maine investors while church leaders were urged to broker the bogus shares.
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Tacoma
el Progresso Banana Ork. P
J. J. Foltz
Leval
New York
Frank G. 2Omen
Watrous
Iuras
Scog
POLTZ
Progresso
Vermont
New Hampshire
Maine
el Progresso Combe
el Progresso Outra
Claude M. Severance
Severance
Man described as crippled railroad worker dies by own hand
George T. Marshall aged about sixty, a disabled railroad worker, is reported to have killed himself with carbolic acid after struggles with illness poverty and loss of work. The account portrays his isolation and decline amid legal and financial troubles.
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George T. Marshall
Killjoy Suppression Society Elects Leader Amid Cabal of Critics
In a spirited session at the old Behouze, members debate banning cheerfulness as Schnitzel advocates suppressing killjoys. The discourse covers streetcars, long workdays, and a public debate on curbing grumbles amid humor and satire.
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Second Avenue
Schnitzel
Eben Tupper
Scholitzel Smith
Thiefists Steal Café Owner's Auto in City Theft
William Bloch proprietor of the German Cafe was robbed while at the Hotel Washington. The stolen car was recovered early this morning buried in mud at Terrace et and 12th av. The incident marks another escape for the joy rider at large.
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William Bloch
Wos
Bloch
Washington
Terrace Et
12Th Av
Noted Geralds cafe dog room scene turns grim for Gill gang
A gloomy gathering at Gerald’s cafe dog room marks a departure from previous revelry. The mayor’s chorus is absent as the Gill administration faces internal doubts while the group discusses Wappenstein and Armat and Arms’ possible fate.
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Gerald
Adam Charles Gill
Clarence
City Investigating Chief Wappenstein Stands By Evidence
The committee will take no further action unless Chief Wappenstein voluntarily appears before the council. Chairman E. L. Blaine explains the panel merely reports to the city council and is not a court of guilt. The chief is said to have received a subpoena, acknowledged it, and refused to cooperate.
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Wappenstein
Council
E. L. Blaine
Sein
Blaine
Governor Elect Woodrow Wilson Addresses Y M C A Audience
Wilson speaking in Chicago urged that agitators are useful for awakening public conscience but dangerous as leaders, saying they push reform yet may undermine stable governance in the nation’s capital.
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Chicago
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Five Miners Entombed After Frisco Mine Explosion
San Bernardino Calif November 19 five miners were entombed this afternoon by an explosion in the Frisco mine near Noble California. Rescue efforts were underway as authorities sought to reach the trapped workers.
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San Bernardino
Cal
Frisco
Noble
Notable Seattle Pioneers and Evening News Snapshots
The survey recalls figures such as Charles J. Lynch a former newsboy now delivering mail and Justice Fred C. Brown of Seconday and Cherry streets. It notes Charley Mullen Jr as a young major leaguer’s striking start, and mentions 8000 five cent pies daily in Seattle.
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Charles J. Lynch
Justice of the Peace
Fred C. Brown
Seconday
Cherry St
Charley Mullen, Jr
Seattle
Alex Pantages
Dawson
Maurice Burns
Old man climbs Mount Wilson in eight hours for cow
Otto Fleischner, 84, of Keokuk Iowa, rode the Sierra Madera range to Mount Wilson 16.2 miles in eight hours winning a $60 Jersey cow. He challenged Augusta Weiner 60, who boasted of the route, and Fleischner claimed the trophy by beating the mark by an hour and offered a repeat climb for another Jersey in Weiner's pasture.
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Pasadena
Cal
Sierra Madera
Mount Wilson
Otto Fleishner
Keokuk
Fleischner
Augustua Weiner
Weiner
Fleinchner
FURTHS CO DEFIES COURT OVER INTERURBAN RATES
The Puget Sound Electric company defies a supreme court order to cut Interurban fares between Tacoma and Seattle. Conductors refused partial fare, ejecting Mrs. Henrietta Gowell after a policeman was called. She plans a legal fight to protect riders.
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Puget Sound Electric Coun
Tacoma
Seattle
Electric Company
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of
State of Washington
Railroad Commission
Yester and
Occidental
C.be. Young
Elity
United States Supreme Court
Duwamish Valley
St Webster Co
James B. Howe
Henrietta T. Gowell
Georgetown
Yale Ties Harvard In Defensive Battle On Eastern Grid
Yale and Harvard played to a scoreless tie in New Haven as Yale stifled Harvard’s drives with strong punting and hindering tackles. The result grinds Eastern title hopes and boosts Brown, which beat Yale, in the season’s standings. Felton started at right half for Harvard replacing Wendell.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Harvard
Crimson Warriors
Brown University
Felton
Wendell
Seattle Neighbor Desperate to Die After Life of Tragedy
The article profiles Mrs. Minnsie Hamilton of 66 Clay St Seattle a destitute widow and mother of many who has endured hunger earthquakes and loss. After years of hardship including a stalled rescue by charities and multiple family tragedies she vows to die to end her pain and is described as living in a tiny shack near Second and Madison with a wish to be buried in her wedding dress.
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Minnsie Hamilton
Seattle
Second
Madison
Mrs. Hamilton
Mia
Hamilton
Zola
de Maupassant
Clay St
Detroit
Peltier
Peltiers
Mra. Pettier
Frank Ladouceur
Mary
Ladouceur
Amelia
Lizele
Alaska
Lily
Richard
Leander
Henry
Pike St
Star
Dunn
Texas Rangers Ordered to Border to Break Up Invasion Plots
Governor Campbell mobilizes the Texas Rangers to halt cross border movement and arrest violators of neutrality law amid reports of a Mexican revolution plot. U.S. officials warn of a broad conspiracy spanning California New Mexico Arizona and Texas with Mexican and American leaders under scrutiny.
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Austin
Texas
Campbell
Texas Rangers
Mexico
State Department
Mexico City
California
New Mexico
Arizona
Secret Service
Gun Bursts at Indian Head Killing Four
Two men died and two were fatally injured in a five inch gun explosion at the proving grounds on the Potomac. The dead were Lieut. A G Chaffee Battery Foreman J L Brown Ordnance Man L L O Leary and Battery Attendant Nelson Jackson colored. The blast was caused by a breech lock blowing out.
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United Press
Washington
Proving Grounds
Indian Head
Potomac River
Navy Department
A.G. Chaffee
J. L. Brown
L. L. O'Leary
Nelson Jackson
Cart Off 21 Barrels At Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Wharf
A bold thief drove up to the railroad wharf and stole 21 empty barrels. Railway officials seek the culprit who dared to cart them away without notice.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Conductor Refuses Torn Ticket Sparks $900 Damages
Iver Rasmussen, 21, filed $900 damages after a conductor on an Eight and a Half Street company car refused a torn ticket and ejected him. Incident occurred October 27 at the corner of Ninth and Holgate streets.
Taft Inspects Guantanamo Base Amid Uncertain Landing Plans
President Taft inspected the Guantanamo naval base today via wireless report from Key West. He has not decided whether to land at Charleston or Hampton Roads. Colonel Roosevelt hosted visitors at Longworth House and viewed the Roosevelt collection at the Smithsonian.
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Tennessee
Key West
Taft
Guantanamo
Charleston
D. C
Hampton Roads
United Press
Washington, D. C
Theodore Roosevelt
Longworth Home
Roosevelt
Smithsonian Institute
Funeral for Mrs Marion Bax ter Held at Plymouth Church
The funeral of Mrs Marion Baxter, noted charity worker, who died Wednesday, will be held tomorrow at 2 30 PM from Plymouth Congregational church.
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Marion Baxter
Plymouth Congregational Church
Fred Frey Disappears with 2000 Cash from Lodging House
Fred Frey vanished November 13 from his lodging house at 1916 Sixth Avenue with $2,000 in currency in his possession. Friends have not found any trace of him since.
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Fred Frey
Sixth Av
Black Coffee Mixup Sparks Town Lunch Counter Conundrum
A man at a First Avenue lunch counter ordered black coffee, prompting the waiter to ask for clarification. The man insisted on black coffee in a gruff tone, and he received coffee without milk. The tale questions whether the waiter or the patron bore more blame for the misunderstanding.
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Killjoy Suppression Society
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Wappy
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Furth’s CO
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Elf
Knowl
United States
Revolutionary Army
Mrs. Baxter
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