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8 stories matching restaurateur
- The Oyster Swindler of State Street
A mysterious philanthropist promises to feed the hungry of Seattle, only to vanish and leave the bill at a local restaurant.
- The Hostage Crisis of the Teanaway Woods
A territorial dispute over two Japanese women in North Yakima turns violent, forcing a desperate appeal for help in Seattle.
- A Locked Door, a Dead Wife, and Three Doctors' Verdict
Spokane's rumor mill churns after a restaurateur finds his young wife dead on the floor of their locked room—until a physician's panel rules out foul play.
- Newport's Ferry Fund, One Dinner at a Time
A public subscription drive for a free river crossing gets a boost from a new restaurateur who pledges a night's receipts.
- The Lonely Death of a Local Restaurateur
Louis Marri, owner of the Maison Riche, was found dead in his room after expressing despair over his failing business.
- The Great Vegetable Stand-off
A local farmer fights for payment against a stubborn restaurant owner on Pacific Avenue.
- The Price of a Non-Compete
A Seattle restaurateur is legally banned from the restaurant business after selling his previous establishment.
- The Two Mrs. Van Valkenburghs
A Seattle restaurateur's elopement with a Napa woman brought a forgotten first wife out of San Francisco, claiming his divorce was fraudulent and that she was still his lawful spouse.