Hillman Indicted on 28 Counts Across Multiple Ventures
Sixteen indictments returned in a fraud case name Clarence Dayton Hillman and related entities. Twenty-six alleged victims, thirty seven witnesses testified, with a maximum penalty of ninety two years and a 21500 fine if convicted on all counts. The list of entities includes Hillman Investment Co Inc Boston Harbor Railroad and others. The schemes allegedly promised vast seaports, railways, factories, and townsites with extensive land values and employment. The article notes suspensions and investigations involving city officials amid the case.
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Hillman
Co. D
C. D. Hillman’s
Snohomish County Land and Railroad
Arrest of Second Suspect in City of Seattle Gold Robbery
Deputy Marshal Fred Lathe arrests Mike Pendergast, a fireman on the City of Seattle, in a mail-pouch theft from the ship. Buckley alias Wik lame remains jailed. officials expect another crew member’s arrest. Loot includes $10,000 in gold and $5,000 Canadian currency found on Buckley, with diamonds and bullion valued up to $16,000 untouched.
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United States
Fred Lathe
Mike Pendergast
Seattle
Pendergast
Seatte
Teetill
Thomas Buckley
Wiklame
Mesaboy
Buckley
William Decatur
White
US Crook and Own Pals Shot by Vigilantes in Denver
Half Kelly alias H. B. Ray alias Lavern Nichols a burglars known to Denver and Los Angeles police was fatally wounded today in the low city. Detectives search for the murderers. a Jap house at Seventh avenue and sank fainting. Tommy Lee identified as Charley before operation.
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Kelly
H. EB. Ray
Lavern Nichols
Denver
Los Angeles
Tommy Lee
Tennant
Lee
Charley
Negro dragged and burned at stake in Alabama
A mob dragged a Black man from a jail in Andalusia Alabama and burned him at the stake after alleging he assaulted Hiram Stuckey of Andalusia. The incident occurred October 4 and the victim died.
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Ala
Andalusia
Hiram Stuckey
Anda
City council approves funding for graft investigation
At a special session the council voted to appropriate 850 for the committee tasked with uncovering graft and corruption in the police department. The panel may summon witnesses under oath and immunity is promised to officials testifying.
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Reso
Sfance Committee
Cop Switches Careers to Pursue Boxing Career
Ed Hagen, a police officer, resigns to pursue pugilism. He recently defeated Slick Merrill in North Yakima and Young Fitzsimmons in Wilkeson, and will face Jack Lester, Pacific coast middleweight champion, in Tacoma on October 16. Hagen, 22, 185 pounds, gained fame after capturing William Williams, now serving life in Walla Walla. Lonnie Austin will manage Hagen.
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Ed Hagen
Hagen
Tacoma
William Williams
Williams
Walla Walla
Lonnie Austin
First Concert by Ladies' Musical Club a Big Success
The Ladies' Musical Club opened the season with a concert at Plymouth church in Seattle. Albany Ritchie the young violinist and Mme Jessie Nast-Stover soprano soloist impressed a full auditorium. Miss Cliff of Seattle played the organ well. The next concert is set for October 12 at the Moore Theatre featuring Antonio Scott and Bernice de Pasqual.
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Ladies’ Musical Club
Plymouth Church
Albany Ritchie
Seattle
Mme
Jessie Nast-Stover
Theodore Roosevelt
Miss Cliff
Moore Theatre
Antonio Scott
Bernice de Pasqual
Blame Sailors for Disaster
A New York report claims the New Hampshire whaleboat tragedy will be blamed on sailors returning to the battleship. The possible loss of about 25 lives prompts a board of inquiry to issue a finding. A London dispatch notes scientists puzzled by a large Johannesburg meteor sighting.
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New York
New Hampshire
Board of Inquiry
London
Johannesburg
South Africa
La Follette Operation Declared Complete Success
Mrs. La Follette announced that Senator La Follette withstood the Mayo Brothers hospital procedure well and that the operation was a complete success. The news came from Rochester Minnesota on October 4 shortly after 10 oclock.
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Rochester
Minn
Freight Rate Increase Ordered Suspended
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended until February 6 the proposed westbound freight rate hike set to begin October 10 in Utah California and Nevada affecting forty railroads and goods such as lumber furniture cement and plaster.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Utah
California
Nevada
Showers Tonight and Wednesday Weather Update
A forecast notes showers tonight and Wednesday with light southwesterly winds. The brief update highlights unsettled conditions and mild wind shifts across the period.
Monk Romance Sparks Rivalry In Curious Themed Tale
The Star reports a quirky feud centered on Monk characters with Betty and Alfred at the heart as misunderstandings and clipped plot twists unfold. The piece hints at a dramatic mix up and a surreal scene in Monkey Town.
Washington figures tied to law and athletics
Reading questions connect UW figures and alumni to law, sports, and public roles. Dr Allan J Smith criticized the U S Supreme Court, Billy Hit a former barber and clerk in Judge Gay s court, Dr Don Palmer an athletics record holder at UW, Loren Grinstead Jack Slattery and Bill Evans now practicing law, Judge Ronald walks the bench, pay day at the courthouse, Will H Parry a former city comptroller.
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Allan J. Smith
University of Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Billy Hit
Gay
Don Palmer
Loren Grinstead
Jack Slattery
Bill Evans
RASSLERS PAY FOR FRIENDLY TUSSLE IN COURT
James Nudie and Louis Holvert appeared in police court after a so called friendly rassle that ended with Nudie losing an eye like a hamburger steak. Patrolmen Miles and Baker split them up and the incident led to a $20 fine for the pair.
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Rassle
James Nudie
Louis Holvert
Miles
Baker
Nudie
Gordon
Louis
James
Postmaster Threats After Times Building Bombing
Post master W. H. Harrison said he has received alarming letters since the dynamiting of the Times building last Saturday. A guard is stationed at the post office and every entrant is checked by several plainclothes officers.
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Los Angeles
W. H. Harrison
Times
Monster reward offered for LA Times dynamiters
Los Angeles authorities post a half million dollar reward for the arrest of those who placed dynamite that leveled the Times building killing 22 staffers. Detectives, city officials, and merchants back the payout as Burns and others head to Frisco to pursue leads involving named suspects.
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Los Angeles
Mard
Brynoh
Morris
An Francisco
Zeehandelaar
Burna
Earl Rogers
San
Explosion at Washington Navy Yard Kills One
An explosion in a high explosive storage room at the Washington navy yard kills John Cadamatori and injures James Griffith who is said to be dying. a third man is seriously wounded and a cause remains undisclosed.
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Washington, D. C
Washington Navy Yard
John Cadamatori
James Griffith
Cadamatori
Griffith
Navy Yard
Cracksmen Quit Job Unfinished At Alaska Junk Co
Morning visit to the Alaska Junk Co offices at 1120 First Ave shows safe blowers disturbed the scene. The thieves had prepared soap-filled cracks and wired the strong box for a blast but fled without detonating the charge, leaving the plan incomplete.
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The
Alaska Junk Co
First Av
Hillman faces six federal indictments in mail fraud case
The U S district attorney announced six indictments against Clarence Dayton Hillman in Tacoma including 28 counts of using the mails to defraud. He was arrested in Seattle and released on 36000 bail as conspiracy charges loom. If convicted on all counts he faces up to 92 years and 21500 in fines with appeals possible. The probe, begun last spring, also targets Hillman’s associates and corporations in land schemes advertised across multiple cities. The grand jury’s report notes plans to parcel unimproved lands into townsites to mislead buyers, especially those with little means seeking homes.
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Co. D
Hillman
United States Court of Appeals
U. S
Todd
Secret Service
Grand Jury
Clarence Dayton Hillman
Washington
Seattle
Tacoma
Olympia
Panther
Gordon
Elbert Hubbard
Orpheum
Barbee
Charley Hanning
When Is a Man Drunk Definition From Bench and Bar
A humorous survey lists various opinions on when a man is drunk, citing judges, police, bar patrons, detectives, writers, and notable figures. It compiles quips about signs of intoxication from stumbling near doors to slurred speech, ending with a playful note on sarsaparilla.
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Union Pacific R. R. Co
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PH Gul
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