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9 stories matching edmiston

  1. A Bank President’s Paranoia

    After surviving a shooting attempt in Walla Walla, a failed bank executive flees to Seattle in fear of a vengeful depositor.

    May 2, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyBoom & Bust · True Crime

  2. The Bank President's Narrow Escape

    A bank depositor in Walla Walla opens fire on a financier in the streets after the collapse of their local savings bank.

    Apr 24, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyBoom & Bust · True Crime

  3. The Bank Failure Vendetta

    After his bank deposits evaporated, an enraged depositor stalked a banker to Tacoma, bringing a revolver and a sense of ruinous betrayal.

    May 4, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerTacoma, Pierce CountyFollow the Money · Boom & Bust · True Crime

  4. The Bank President’s Private Till: Walla Walla’s Savings Bank Scandal

    An expert’s report finds that J. K. Edmiston used the failed bank’s money for personal claims, had the books “fixed,” and left more than $151,000 in worthless notes.

    Aug 26, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyFollow the Money · True Crime

  5. A Banker's Day of Reckoning in Walla Walla

    A local savings bank president is charged with larceny and receives a stinging rebuke from the bench over his bond amount.

    Jan 4, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyFollow the Money · True Crime

  6. The Receiver Cut Their Pay 2 Cents an Hour. A Judge Made Him Put It Back.

    When the Rainier Avenue Electric Railway's court-appointed receiver trimmed motormen's wages from 20 cents to 18 cents an hour, the crews — months behind on pay, with houses in Columbia City bought out of their own wages — took him to court and won.

    Apr 18, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyWork & Pay · City Hall

  7. The Rich Man and the Guardianship Fight

    A wealthy pioneer's children seek to control his estate, alleging he squanders money on 'wine and women.'

    Dec 19, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerColumbia City, Seattle, King CountyFollow the Money · Scandal

  8. Seven Lots, Three Judges, and a Railroad's Sky-High Bill

    With jurors suspected of being bribed, three judges took over the Great Northern condemnation case—and the valuations for a few lots near King Street swung wildly.

    Feb 14, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyFollow the Money · Scandal

  9. Candy, Land Claims and a 'Confidence Man': Arlington's Commissioner Hits Back

    George Morrell denies stealing ginger snaps and swindling settlers—then accuses his accuser of running an extortion racket with a Seattle police escort.

    Mar 9, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerArlington, Snohomish CountyCity Hall · Scandal

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  1. Everson Shingle Mill Lost to Fire

    A newly opened shingle mill in Whatcom County is completely destroyed by a fire that nearly spreads to the railway line.

    Aug 10, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerEverson

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