Tragic arrest news shocks Mrs Adams as churchman delivers details
Mrs. George Edward Adams learns of her husband’s arrest with her infant present. Dr. Llwyd and Dr. Raymond guide the reveal at her bedside, while neighbors fear for Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Cleary. The case concerns Adams’s crime and potential long prison term.
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George Edward Adams
J. P. D. Llwyd
St. Mark's
Dr. Llwyd
Alfred Raymond
Dr. Raymond
Adams
Mrs. Adams
Husband
George
Mrs. Adama
Interest in Real Estate Firm Seized by Government
A report says Adams planned to resign as cashier and take an active stake in a real estate firm, but a government action may attach any stock he held and include it in his property list. The transfer to firm ownership is described as held by a firm member until compelled to surrender.
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Adams
Assay
Wing Calls Adams A Snake In Public Row
A. Wing, superintendent, laments ingratitude from former cashier Adams. He discusses the matter with United District Attorney Frye and E. C. Hughes as a conference unfolds. Wing refuses further comment, citing potential liability and ongoing sensitivity around a bonding company.
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A. Wing
United District Attorney
Frye
E. C. Hughes
Hughes, McDowell & Ramsey, Colman
Adama
Adams Refuses to Talk from Jail Cell Barricade
Authorities blocked access to Adams this morning with a written permit rule that shifted through the sheriff, U S marshal, and Frye's office. Adams again refused to meet with newspaper reporters, preventing a personal statement at this time.
Bonding Company Notified Over Wing Defalcation
The patches were sent to Baltimore Friday night to the home offices of American Bonding company which bonded Frank A. Wing, superintendent of the local assay office, for 20000 by local agents asking for instructions and stating the details in the case. Until an answer is received no move will be made by Wing or the agents as to the extent of their liability to the government because of Adams defalcation. It is thought the bonding company will go to Washington to consult authorities there about their position.
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North Bogiston
Adame
Autors
Adameth
Cleary
Chares Cleary
Jewie Shirley Theatrical Company
Wokane
Robert
Annay
Adama
United States
Frye Hor
Baltimore
American Bonding Company
Frank A. Wing
Wing
Adams
Washington
George
Adama Linked to Cashier Role Not At City Office
The report states Adama was never employed as cashier at the agency office, but worked as a computer operator with access to gold dust, though the job did not require handling it.
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Adama
Aenny
Cattputer
Bunco Sharks Allegedly Target Local Residents
Rev. Evans of Trinity Episcopal church claims indisputable evidence of four bunco sharks operating in the area. Police hold the men’s names and descriptions as a Russian workmen tale and fear spreads through the community.
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Mhan Evans
Tringint Episcopal Church
Sovenea N
Bunco
Evans
Soldiers
No Post Office Safes Blow Up
Reported burglaries across several towns mention post office safes blown or attempted to be blown with tools stolen from a kamith shop. Robbers entered rear post offices and banks, securing cash and silverware, but some attacks failed and clues are scarce. Local police pursue leads as incidents are described in scattered dispatches.
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Sebastopol
and Firest Regiment
SNR
Tata Hoga
Ces. Ieee
Iringfield, Ill
Jim
Pleasant
Polish Question Dominates Semetvo Congress Debate
Moscow reports a semetvo session focused on Poland with fifty speakers. The majority supported ending martial law in Poland while many opposed granting autonomy.
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Moscow
Semetvo
Poland
Ambassadors Plan Naval Demonstration in Constantinople
Reports from Constantinople and Athens describe a tense stance as ambassadors of the powers decide to proceed with naval demonstrations. The city appears calm, while the sultan remains obdurate but viewed as susceptible to religious influence in yielding to demands.
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Constantinople
Trukey
Captain W S Mapes Mapped Missing After Storm Philippines
Reports tell of Captain W S Mapes Amy and his wife missing after a storm near his weathered vessel in the Philippines. No word has come from them since the gale, bodies later identified near the captain's station. Mapes had brought his bride there last summer.
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Folk, Neb
W. S. Mapes
Amy
Philippines
Sta
Mapes
Lind
Susquehanna Survivors Evade Attack After Shipwreck
Report from Vik British Columbia dated November 25 describes the crew of the wrecked schooner Susquehanna from Saledonia narrowly escaping a murder attempt by a savage ex-chief Soloman jelanda and his party after landing on an island. The ex-chief’s son claimed his father was present, while Mrs. Elwell endured privation as the ship’s crew sought safety under tense conditions.
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Vik
B. C
Sydney
Saledonia
Soloman Jelanda
Sahlora
Island
America
Testoval
Elwell
Well Known Banker Dead In Puget Sound Area
C P Masterson cashier of First National Bank died at the Prov hospital Friday night from a complication of diseases. A prominent local figure since 1885 he founded the Pacific National Bank of Tacopa and served as its president for years. Remains held at Bonney Watheon undertaking with relatives in New York to be contacted. an aged father niece and nephew survive.
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C. P. Masterson
First National Bank
Puget Sound
Pacific National Bank
Tacopa
Bonney Wateon
New York
Marettas Plan European Trip After Wedding
Mr and Mrs Pred Maretta married last Wednesday before a ceremony led by McGrath. Mrs Maretta, formerly Elizabeth Buck, is joined by her husband, a prominent local violinist, as they prepare a trip to Europe with Juliet Walters as bridesmaid and Arthur Guiora as best man.
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Pred Maretta
Europe
Maretta
Mme Elizabeth Buck
Other McGrath
Juliet Walters
Arthur Guiora
Jail Break and Murder at Missouri State Prison
Four convicts attempted an armed escape at the Missouri State Prison. A running street battle followed at the gate with weaponry and nitro glycerin. keeper John Late and commissary G B Allison were killed. Deputy R B Bee wounded. convicts Mary Vaughan Charles Raymond Hiram Blake George Ryan suspected. Prison board probes how arms entered the penitentiary and charges of murder will be brought.
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Jefferson City
John
G. BE. Allison
Hiram
R. B. Bee
Marry Vaughan
Charles Raymond
Hiram Blake
George Ryan
Harry Vaughn
Raymond
Milwaukee will sustains estate dispute over 7 million
The Milwaukee case upholds Mrs. Lizzie Schandein's will disbursing about seven million dollars mostly to son in law Jacob Heyl. She is widow of prominent Milwaukee German businessman Kim[ Schandein and the sensational trial drew wide attention.
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Milawaukee
Wis. Navy
Lizzie Schandein
Jacob Heyl
Bellingham Interests Under Secret Service Scrutiny
Captain Bell of the United States secret service arrived from Seattle to investigate George Edward Adams who has led the Industrial Iron Works at South Bellingham for the last two years.
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Bellingham
George Edward Adams
Industrial Iron Works
South Bellingham
Captain Bell
United States Secret Service
Seattle
Attorney Franks frank on Adams case and family
B C Hughen senior partner at Hughes McMiken Dovell Ramney says he will help Adams only to restore property to the government and to shelter his wife and child He reports Adams admits the crime and claims no funds remain at home with his destitute wife Emily Cleary The attorney cites potential other accomplices and notes Adams’ wealth including residences two Cherry Street lots Queen Anne hill property cash and a car
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Hughes
Adama
Cherry and Boren
Queen Anne Hill
Adams’ Holdings
Double Murder Barrage at Winthrop Harbor Camp
Police believe gambling losses sparked a fatal shooting spree by Raltec Zerette an Italian laborer at a railroad camp between Zion City and Kenosha. He killed two players, fatally wounded two others, and wounded a fifth who will recover before fleeing as officers pursue across lower Wisconsin.
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Waukegan, I
Raltec Zerette
Winthrop Harbor
Wis
Zion City
Kenosha
Zerette
Lower
Wisconsin
Waldstein Crawfished in Seattle Roller Race Challenge
New York resident Joe Waldstein backed off a prior proposition for a Seattle Auditorium race for a side bet of 50 to 500 dollars. He had initially claimed he or his son would race any man, but retracted to include himself only. Managers Berges and Tatre oversaw the dispute and J. G. Harrison was named to race the eastern challenger.
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Joe Waldstein
New York
Seattle Auditorium
C. S.S. Berges
F. Tatre
Waldstein
Beggs
J. G. Harrison
Mr. Waldstein
Cartoonist R F Outeaut in Seattle Banquet Scandal Quip
R F Outeaut, famed for Buster Brown and Purp Tige, nearly duped Seattle press and Sound readers with witty jests at a Seattle Press club banquet in the Olympus cafe. Alaska delegates added to the lighthearted evening in the Dutch room.
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R. F. Outeaut
Buster Brown
Tige
Seattle
Franchise granted for railroad through Snoqualmie Pass
The Snoqualmie Pass railroad franchise was granted by county commissioners on Friday. Applicant Robert S. Coa seeks a nonexclusive right to run a line to Seattle. It remains unclear whether backers belong to the Seattle Everett interurban project or another transcontinental railroad aiming to enter the city.
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Snoqualmie Pass
Seattle
Roberts. Coa
Everett
City
Voters Rush to Register as Books Close at 9 p.m
Today marks the final day to register for the school election with registration books closing at 9 o’clock in the evening. Electors must act now to ensure they can vote in the upcoming contest.
Re-Elect Gompers in Labor Federation Vote
Samuel Gompers was re elected president of the American Federation of Labor amid a contentious push for a unanimous result. Delegates objected with hisses before Acting Chairman T L Lewis announced the election. James Duncan became first vice president and John Mitchell was re elected second vice president with other officers named.
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Pittsburg
Samuel Pers
American Federation of Labor
W. L. Ber
Ger
Hisses
J. M. Barnes
T. L. Lewis
Gompers
James Duncan
John Mitchell
James O'Connell
Morris
D. A. Hays
Daniel J. Keefe
Barnes Berger
Civil Service to Probe Fire Department Drunkenness Charges
The civil service commission will begin its investigation of drunkenness charges against Captain Carr and Fireman Cunning ham of the fire department Monday evening. Lectures on electrical engineering by BE G Allen J D Ross and John Harisberger will be given this winter at the university to electrical engineering students.
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Civil Service Commission
Carr
Cunningham
Fire Department
Cook
BE. G. Allen
J. D. Ross
John Harisberger
Mrs Harrison Dies In Auto Crash In Long Island City
Mrs Frane cis Burton Harrison wife of a prominent lawyer and politician was killed in an automobile accident in Long Island City. I M Scott Charles B Crocker Constant Revert and the chauffeur were injured. The steering gear failed at high speed and the car hit a curb. Harrison Scott and Mrs Scott suffer injuries. Crocker lightly hurt. Mrs Harrison’s body will be sent to San Francisco to be buried beside her father at Cypress Lawn cemetery. She leaves two children Virginia Randolph and Barbara.
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New York
Frane Cis Burton Harrison
Long Island City
I. M. Scott
Union Iron Works
San Francisco
Charles B. Crocker
New Haven
Constant Revert
Harrison
Cypress Lawn Cemetery
Virginia Randolph
Barbara
Great Northern VP Louis Hill Narrowly Escapes Auto Crash
Louis W. Hill vice president of the Great Northern railroad escaped serious injury in an automobile accident near Lewistown Montana while four companions toured the site of a proposed branch. The car left the mountain road and turned upside down in a snow bank.
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Louis Hill
Butte
Louis W. Hill
Great Northern Railroad
Lewistown
Mont
City Sued for 2000 Damages After Rope Hazard
H H Crowley of 1535 Bellevue Avenue sues the city for 2000 alleging a rope and hook left across the street entangled a buggy wheel. The collision on Elliot Avenue injured both passengers seriously and occurred Friday.
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H. H. Crowley
Bellevue Av
Elliot Av
President Elliott Visits Cities Ahead of Portland Stop
Northern Pacific president Elliott will arrive Monday after visits to Helena and before a Portland stop. He will inspect the city lighting department positions for outside and inside work, with examinations held Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Friday each week.
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Elliott
Northern Pacific
City
Helena
Portland
The
Civil Service Commission
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