Nome man Gowans fights tenderloin bosses tale
Frank X Gowans former Nome chamber of commerce secretary and now secretary of the Wholesale and Retail Grocers Association arrived in Seattle aboard the Ohio denying tenderloin bosses’ blackmail charges as lies. He described attempts to pay him to oppose chamber orders to restrict the tenderloin district and said he rejected the bribery, later facing accusations from underworld figures. Gowans plans to travel east and then return to Nome to resume his duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank X. Gowans
Nome Chamber of Commerce
Wholesale and
Retail Grocers’ Association
Seattle
Ohio
Ceell Hotel
Gowans
Gowans Tater
Tender Loin
Mr. Gowanus
Chamber of Commerce
Downpr
Jack Hinds
Mose Rosencrans
Ienee
Rosencrans
Car
Rosencranz
Ikea
Ros
Tenderloin
Mel
Rosencrane
Windy Arm District Seen As Major Alaska Gold Region
Windy Arm Alaska district is deemed among the norths leading gold regions with ore shipped to Seattle valued at about 200 a ton. Conrad Consolidated Mining led by Col J H Conrad dominates operations while ore reserves promise years of work. White Pass Yukon railroad planned from Log Cabin to reach mines and Seward grows rapidly with 1,009 residents and 1,500 more. Alaska Central Railway notes new residential development, churches, hotels, and eateries. Yukon steamer Sarah arrives Dawson bound after Yukon bar clearance. Robberies and a drowning incident are reported nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windy Arm
Alaska
EB. Furry
Seattle
Conrad Consolidated Mining Company
J. H Conrad
Furry
White Pasa & Yukon Railroad
Log Cabin
F. A. Batwell
Alaska Central Railroad Company
Alaska Commercial Company
Bertha
Seward
Mr. Ratwell
Bate
Mr. Batwell
Alaska Central Railway
Ratwell
Burglar Loots Baker on Madison Avenue
Carl Sigel a baker at 2735 K Madison reported a burglar raid on Saturday morning. The thief took about $15 to $20 and left seven in change, entering through a window. Detectives say they know who is involved and note a prior incident where officers failed to get a warrant for the suspect who carried a set of burglary keys.
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YERXA
Richete
Pike Street
Eighth Avenue
Matlard Enterty
Verxa
R. Verxa & Sons, Ale Grocers
Occidental Street
Carl Sigel
Madison
Arrest Narrative Notes
Fragmentary lines describe police informing detainees they would be kept until death and handed to the deceased's executor. The unclear context limits precise events or identities. No clear dates or locations are present within the readable text.
Time Worn Tale Triggers Court Wrath in City Case
McDonnald and G L Brooks failed to explain an overcoat found in a grip taken into custody by a patrolman. Judge Gordon and City Attorney De Hrouled sentenced each to 63 days after De Hrouled condemned the tale as disgraceful. The culprits sank under the verdict as the court resumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E McDonnald
G. L. Brooks
Gordon
de Hrouled
Confederate Bill Wouldn't Pass
A fragment from a Confederate era report shows Charlies McCauley claiming to be a laborer and vowing responsibility during an afternoon incident. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context, names, dates, or outcomes.
Barroom confrontation ends with Confederate bill jail sentence
A man flashed a Confederate twenty in a ship yard saloon demanding drink. Police Judge Gordon swiftly sentenced him to days after Patrolman Keefe revealed the bill’s origin. The defendant claimed he acted on a fellow’s word and did not inspect the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Keefe
Lost Cause
McCauley
Gold Laden Steamer Jefferson Arrives Seattle From Skagway
The Jefferson of the Alaska Steamship Co arrives in Seattle Sunday with 600000 dollars in gold and 166 passengers. Most gold from Fairbanks district, consigned to assay office. heavy weather reported off Southeastern Alaska. Bertha from Kodiak and Valdez brings 250 tons ore and 75 passengers, rough voyage due to storms. Shamrock fishing schooner reaches Seattle with 12000 pounds of halibut after gale near Foul Weather Bluff and Cape Flattery. sail area damaged but crew saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Alaska Steamship Company
Seattle
Skagway
Fairbanks
Alaska
Bertha
Alaska Commercial Company
Knudson
Kodiak
Valdez
Clarence Strait
Ketchikan
Latouche
Shamrock
James Finn
Fiest
Neah Bay
Double-Crossed Land Frauds in Oregon Trial
In Portland on October 7 the land fraud trial revealed deputy Linn County clerk R B Montague offered veterans 290 dollars more per home stead than contracts with Jones. Nine agreed to sell five patents tasued. The land now rests with Faber and Nets Albany brewers who funded the scheme. Louis Paquet and Geo J West, veteran witnesses, testified they took the land at defendants' urging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
R. B. Montague
Linn County
Jones
Faber & Nets
Albany
Louis Paquet
Geo. J. West
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Rosenberg
Sumta
Freddy Goozleman
Sarah
Yukon
Dawson
Rock Island
A. Aren
Gall
Fellows
Charlies McCauley
Laborer
Finan
Finn
Cape Flattery
Straits of
Juan de Fuce
Credit
Northwest
Es Ft
Santa Claus
Bbc Bavarian
Sperger & Hurlbut Second and Union
Ballard
Rapita
Standard Furniture Co
L. Schoenfeld & Sons
Tacoma
First Avenue
Tr Parit
Ute
Cista
West
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