Mackay accused in power of attorney scheme involving elderly man
The article reports charges against George Mackay over obtaining a power of attorney from Evangelista Brazini and attempting to sell two Green Lake area lots in Spokane. Mackay and associate Walter Whaling allegedly forged notes to secure funds and promised bail. Also noted: Levi Foss, a 69 year old pioneer, died of heart disease in the city.
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Sphat
George Mackay
Jona Beanzellsta
Kent
Stella
Assimn
Alene
Evangelista Bvaniie
Hata
Mackay
D.C. McHark
Chars
Mosey Uude
Ralphay Frank B. Wiesling
Wiest
Wiesling i
Wiesling
County Hospital
Evangelista
Winnipex
Vancouver
A. C
Green Lake
W. H. Murphy
BE. Remebers
Albertson
Frank B. Wheeling
Levi FP. Foas
Pea
Foss
Arrests at Market Target Local Pedlars
Police at the public market report arrests of two fruit vendors on Pike and others nearby for peddling goods in violation of the downtown district ordinance. Residents complain of rotten cantaloupes offered to patrons, while Chief Wappenstella backs a ban to protect public welfare and the market system.
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Actiz
Bet
Wappenstein
Eighthere
Aswell
Humphrey
Joe Turypis
Kats
Wappenstella
Pabite
Rain and Disorderly Partisans Break Up Mass Meeting at Park
Rain and disorderly partisans disrupted a mass meeting at Wend Park yesterday after debate over Stone extension plans. Speakers faced interference from rival groups, police dispersed disturbances to allow talks to continue, but the event ended with no clear outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wend Park
Stone Ay
Peete
W. F. Mary
Revolution
Labor Day Plans Abandoned By Downpour At Pleasant Beach
A heavy rain disrupted the planned mammoth picnic at Pleasant Beach, leading to its postponement until Sunday September 15. Most businesses closed for the holiday, while other observances proceeded despite soggy streets and puddles.
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Pleasant Beach
Death of Captain Reported at Sea Arrives in San Francisco
R s & Co. report the death of Captain of the schooner Robert R. at sea. The vessel reached port from yesterday with three men lost. the cause of death was not given and a reply to inquiries wired this morning. Mate Olson listed among the casualties.
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R S & Co
Tin Francisco
Robert R
Mate Olson
Seward Trial Trip Under Way for Sound Run
The Seward schooner Gleam is on yards this morning for a trial trip around the Sound. The freighting mission targets Katalla and the vessel, with a gross tonnage of 294.4 and a beam of 42, has not yet been delivered to her owners.
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Northwestern Steamehiy
Seward
Snel
Katalla
Department 24 Captain OBrien Command History
Department 24 notes Captain J A OBrien formerly in command of the Yuce ee Leon ene Osie ard detailing a recent reassignment and prior leadership tenure.
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J. A. O'Brien
Indiana Brings Japanese Laborers to Vancouver
The American steamship Indiana arrived from Mondtain with a small group of Japanese workers to land in British Columbia before a new immigration law caps Japanese arrivals at 50 annually. This is the vessel’s second voyage for the purpose of moving laborers prior to the law taking effect.
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Indiana
Vancouver
Mondtain
British Columbia
Odd Fellows Picnic Breaks Up as Rain Ends Outdoor Enjoyment
After nearly two days of outdoor fun the Odd Fellows picnic was broken up by rain. About 2,000 people attended the event which began early Saturday morning.
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Odd Fellows
Lavata pours through fasures as Ve cuvius erupts near Torre Annunciata
Active Rome reports Lavata pouring through scores of fasures with Ve cuvius erupting again. Inhabitants of the village of Torre Annunciata flee to safety as 88 JAVA Stroare threaten the town.
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Rome
Torre Annunciata
Java Stroare
New York Labor Day Parade Sets Record Size
About 35 000 to 46 000 trade union members marched in New York on Labor Day the largest parade in the city’s history. The route ran from Fifty eighth Street and Fifth Avenue to Washington Square where it ended. James Holland former head of the Central Federated unions won grand merit. Thirty six organizations participated including a big Women’s Trade Union League delegation and a large actors group in costumes. A rival parade occurred by the Consolidated Board of Business Agents. The first Labor Day was observed in New York on September 6 1882.
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United Press
New York
Une
Cra
Pitty Eighth St
Fifth Av
Washington Square
James Holland
Central Federated Unions
Women's Trade Union League
Aetora
National Protective Favoration
Consolidated Board of Business Agents
No Labor Day Parade Held in Chicago
A Chicago Labor Day parade was canceled after the city council voted the event antiquated and ridiculed. Funds previously used for Labor Day demonstrations will be redirected to a defense fund to support striking workers.
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Labor
Sentence in Land Fraud Case
Perrin and Benson are found guilty of land frauds and must serve one year in county jail plus a $1,000 fine. Perrin to serve in Alameda County Jail and Benson in the city jail. Judge Lawler denied a new trial and counsel appealed. Bonds of $2,000 required from both defendants.
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San Francisco
Perrin
Benson
Perrin Witll
Alameda
Heneon
Lawler
Wre
Friend and Morey Disappear After Night Out
Peter Nelson went out for the evening and met a quickmade friend. They dined and wandered to a vacant lot where Nelson fell asleep. He woke to find his companion and his money gone, and police hunt the missing friend.
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Peter Nelson
Nelson
Tradesmen Needed at Navy Yard Bremerton
Admiral Burwell appeals to the Chamber of Commerce for help in securing tradesmen for work at the Bremerton navy yard. Officials report staff shortages due to a high number of ships in dock.
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Navy Yard
Admiral Burwell
Chamber of Commerce
Bremerton
Dropped Dead Rockefeller Lecturer In Greencastle
Greencastle Indiana reports the death of the renowned lecturer John and De Mott from heart disease. Separately a contingent from A C heads to Vancouver to join a Vancouver Athletic Club meet with runners King Gish Coyle Dohm McGinley Hants Clark Warren Carr Anderson and Lawrence. Coe competes unattached.
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United Press
Greencastle
Ind
John & de Mott
Inglia
Thes. A. C
Vancouver
S. C
Vancouver Athletic Club
King
Gish
Coyle
Dohm
McGinley
Hants
Clark
Warren
Carr
Anderson
Lawrence
Coe
Berg Congratulated by Roosevelt for National Shooting Honor
W A Berg of North Yakima Washington a member of the Beret Co FB team earned Roosevelt's praise for brilliant shooting in the national tournament. He won the presidents match and placed seventh in the aggregate while also helping his regimental team to a victory. Berg, a farmer, prefers steady eye shooting to game hunting and joined national shoots three years ago. L L Bunberg of Jamestown New York set a new field score record with 4600 points at 60 yards.
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Beret
W. A. Berg
Wandington Inf
North Yakima
Wash
James A. Drain
Westondale
Praaddent Roosevelt
United States
Ing
Nathonal
Skirmiah Imatch
Berg
Washington
L. Bunberg
Jamestown
N. Y
Visit of Emperor Nicholas and Empress to St Petersburg
Emperor Nicholas and the Empress visited St Petersburg for the dedication of a church honoring his grandfather. Gendarmes filled every window and patrol boats guarded waterways while the royal guard flanked the ceremony. The imperial party remained in good spirits with no incidents, then prepared to sail on a cruise to the Gulf of Finland.
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United Press
ST. Petersburg
Royal Guard
Nicholas
Ty Mareh
Imperial Party
Finland
Jamestown Labor Day Parade Draws Big Crowd
A large gathering in Jamestown marks Labor Day with 10 000 visitors from New News and ships in the harbor. Whic Ham R Hearst delivers a keynote on labor and prosperity, praising organized labor and legitimate capital while distinguishing it from criminal combination. Samuel Gompera also speaks as part of the program.
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Gally
Ham R. Hearst
Samuel Gompera
Alan
Hearst
Aaid
Ema
Hia
Reverend Haynes Reassigned to St Louis Church
Dr Myron W Haynes retiring pastor of the First Baptist Church of the city accepted a call from the Delmar Avenue church in St Louis. He preached his last sermon to his parishioners yesterday and did not address internal church friction. He will begin the new role after a period in the city.
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First Baptist Church
City
Delmar Avenue
St. Lowe
Middle West
Haynes
Senate
Roh
Murder Confirmed in Hoquiam as Todd Body Found
Hoquiam September 2 The neatly known Hoquiam resident Frank Todd was found dead at his back door by his wife. A hatchet lay nearby suggesting a brutal act. Police suspect robbery as Todd reportedly had several hundred dollars on him. No other details available.
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Hoquiam
Hielens
Frank Todd
Wilenily
Robert Ielieved
Todd
Governor Chamberlain Backs Seattle for Irrigation Congress
Before leaving for Sacramento Governor Chamberlain promised to boost Seattle as the host city for the National Irrigation Congress in 1909.
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Star
Portland
Chamberlain
Sacramento
Seattle
National Irrigation Congress
Barrett Cannot Attend Seattle Reception
Chicago Sept 2 John Barrett director of the International bureau of American republics will not be able to travel to Seattle to attend the reception for Secretary Illness of a relative prevents the trip.
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Chicago
John Barrett
International Bureau of American Republics
Market abuses and obstructed Great Northern train scare Seattle
A disrupted Great Northern train intersection near Dock Street prompted police to clear obstructions set across the track. At Seattle's public market patrons accuse hucksters and dealers of unloading rotten fruit to attract buyers while undermining farmers. Local barber H L Whitman and peddler G Kapelman allege market manipulation by merchants, with weather reducing market activity that morning.
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Bellingham
Great Northern
H. L. Whitman
Pike
Stevens Hotel
Whitman
Commission
G. Kapelman
Western Av
Kapelman
Seattle
Powers Statement Sends Kentucky Gubernatorial Race Into Turmoil
Caleb Powers issues written statement claiming he has learned the identity of the Goebel killer and will reveal the man. He says his name must not be used for campaign advantage, following Judge Wainer’s pledge to pardon him if convicted.
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United Press
Glory Wii
Caleb Powers
Wiliam Goebel
Powers
8. Waener
Miners Quit Over Recognition Cards At Portland Gold
Cripple Creek Colorado September 2 125 miners employed by the Portland Gold Mining company quit work rather than take out miners recognition cards as demanded by the union.
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Cripple Creek
Colo
Portland Gold Mining Company
Dull Labor Day at Market With Low Attendance
A holiday market day sees few customers as about ten farmers sell produce and a fish dealer with bucketers fail to move goods. Rain and the holiday depress turnout while the new YMCA building at Fourth Ave and Madison St prepares to transact business with the office moving to the second floor.
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Faree
Fourth Av
Madison St
Boy Had A Good Time In Tacoma Kidnapping Scare
Walter Pring, two, vanished from Seattle Thursday morning and reappeared Saturday night in Tacoma with a family friend. His parents say the boy enjoyed the outing and refuse to name the friend who accompanied him.
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Waiter Pring
Mere
Fred G. Pring
Woodland Park Av
Beattie
Waiter
Tacoma
Walter
Seattle
Mr. Pring
Examination Planned for Cadet Engineer Applicants
The United States Revenue Cutter Service will hold an examination for cadet engineer candidates starting October 1 and lasting four days. Eastern Washington farmers face gloom due to heavy, persistent rainfall.
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United States Revenue Cutter Service
Washington
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