Lucky Baldwin’s Erratic Gambling Temperament and Big Wins
A portrait of Lucky Baldwin showing a mix of generosity and stinginess. He splurged at times with lavish bets and champagne for strangers, then turned tight with his money. An anecdote recalls Baldwin winning a $200,000 San Francisco real estate stake when matched against Fred McGregor in a high stakes faro confrontation.
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Lucky
Baldwin
Charles James Fox
Walloping
San Francisco
Faro Banks
Baldwin Hotel
Lucky Baldwin
Charney Street
Fred McGregor
Faro Bank
McGregor
Mini
Farmers Telephone & Telegraph Elects Officers and Plans
The Farmers Telephone and Telegraph company held its annual stockholders meeting. Net profit of 10,000 was un-dividended to fund plant improvements and system expansions. Treasury stock rises to 65 dollars. blocks may be offered at 60. Directors re elected with a Cashmere advisory appointee. Officers named: Z A Lanham president, Arthur Gunn VP, H C Littlefield secretary, C E Owens treasurer.
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Farmers Telephone & Telegraph Company
Treasury
Daily World
Arthur Gunn
H. C. Littlefield
Z. A. Lanham
Cashmere
C. E. Owens
Lawmakers Almost Clash Over Tariff Speech
In Washington on March 26, Representative Bird of Mississippi and Representative Forndge of Michigan nearly fought in the house during Forndge's tariff speech due to a misunderstanding.
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Associated Press
Washington
Representative Bird
Mississippi
Representative Forndge
Michigan
Taft Restores Marines on Board Navy Vessels
Washington March 26 President Taft ordered the restoration of marines on board naval vessels on the same footing as before the Roosevelt order which had relieved them of all such duties.
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Washington
Taft
First Lot in New Town of East Wenatchee Sold
Yesterday Charles E. Funderburg closed a deal with the East Wenatchee Land Company for a lot in the new East Wenatchee townsite. This marks the first sale in the development with a consideration of 650 dollars.
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East Wenatchee
Charles E. Funderburg
East Wenatchee Land Company
Illinois Bank Robbed in Watson Value Loss Report
In Watson Illinois the Bank of Watson was robbed early today of 5000 dollars in cash and 6000 dollars in valuable papers. Bloodhounds are on the trail of the robbers. Mrs G M Richmond and Mrs Charles Houck depart tonight for Indiana to be with their mother who is seriously ill.
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Efinchem
Ill
Bank of
Watson, Ill
Here
G. M. Richmond
Charles Houck
Indiana
Pleads for Duty Bride of Three on Shingles Months
Washington reports Rep Humphreys urging higher shingles duties noting BC mills employ many Orientals at lower wages while Washington mills show few Orientals. Pou criticizes tariff bill as not downward revision. Vincennes story: Jessie Lee Overton Culbertson, bride of three months, found dead in suspected suicide amid mystery and possible prior self harm.
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Associated Press
Washington
Humphreys
Payne
British Columbia
Representative Pou
North Carolina
House
Vincennes
Ind
Jessie Lee Overton Culbertson
Texas
Death of James Neff Former California Lieutenant Governor
James Neff former California lieutenant governor died at his San Francisco home after a short illness aged 78. The report notes his prominence in the state and public life. Washington forecast calls for showers tonight and Saturday with south to west winds.
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San Francisco
James Neff
California
Washington
Pine Street Car Turned Turtle
Seattle reports a severe streetcar crash on Broadway and Pike at Tenth Avenue North and Roanoke Street. Laborer Andrew Bantz died from multiple injuries. Motorman T. D. Durkette and passenger Edward Burton were badly hurt.
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Seattle
Andrew Bantz
Eleventh Avenue North
T. D. Durkette
Edward Burton
Broadway
Pike
Tenth Avenue North
Roanoke Street
Rantz
Man Convicted For Killing Deer In Entiat
Prosecuting Attorney Kemp faced five men in Entiat on deer killing charges. William George fought the case and was found guilty, fined $10 plus costs. The others admitted guilt and were dismissed after paying the same amount. Attending were Alvin Metcalf Walter Packwood J C Caykendall and John Ekhoff before Judge Cowan.
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Kemp
Entiat
William George
Cowan
Alvin Metcalf
Walter Packwood
J C. Caykendall
John Ekhoff
Dr. King Sells Five Acre Orchard Near Lewis Clarke Schoolhouse
Dr. D. W. King sold a five acre orchard tract near the Lewis Clarke schoolhouse to Andrew Smith for 5050 dollars. King had held the land for a year and plans set with young Winesap apple trees ready for planting.
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D. W. King
Lewis-Clark
Andrew Smith
Winthrop Doctor and Elgin Woman Wed in Forenoon Ceremony
Dr. G Thorp of Winthrop and Mrs. La Visa C Knight of Elgin Iowa were married this forenoon by Judge Palmer. The couple will depart tomorrow for their home in the Okanogan.
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G. Thorp
Winthrop
Dunbars Captivate Wenatchee With First Appearance
Enthusiasm rose as the Dunbar quartet and family act performed at the We natchee theatre. A bell heavy program featured a Gondolier parody, encored pieces, and a moving Nearer My God to Thee. Felgar and Ralph Dunbar impressed with ballad and cello work, while a grand opera burlesque and Lucia sextet drew hearty applause. The Dunbars left a strong impression, with fans eager for their return.
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Wenatchee Theatre
Dunbars
Wenatchee
Commercial Club
Nevins
Jesse L. Gayer
Mr. Felgar
Ralph Dunbar
Lucia
Harry Dunbar
French Epicures Embrace Unusual Menu Items Warned In Gil Blas
A Gil Blas writer highlights French gourmets increasingly favoring exotic fare. Lizards, salamanders, and young crocodiles are in demand with thousands sold yearly at high prices. snakes and adders fetch strong sums, while frogs legs and Burgundy snails remain common but shrinking in popularity.
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Turkey
Gil Blas
Emery Daughter to Wed Japanese Man Aoki
Portland and Tacoma story describes Miss Helen Gladys Emery and her mother traveling to Tacoma for the planned marriage to Gunjiro Aoki a former Emery household servant. City officials promise no mob action, while Emery defends marriage as love and the couple proceeds toward the ceremony in Tacoma.
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Portland
Helen Gladys Emery
Gunjiro Aoki
Tacoma
Union Depot
Aoki
Linck
Emery
Miss Emery
San Francisco
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