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November 23, 1892
The Seattle Post Intelligencer
Seattle, King County, Washington
What is this article about?
In Bonner's Ferry, Idaho, on Nov. 22, Deputy Collector Barnes discovered 50 pounds of hidden opium in Mrs. McTaggert's state room on the steamer Spokane at the Kootenai river boundary. She and two men were arrested.
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Female Opium-Smuggler Caught.
Bonner's Ferry, Idaho, Nov. 22.—[Special.]—Deputy Collector of Customs Barnes boarded the steamer Spokane, running on the Kootenai river, at the boundary line on Sunday morning and commenced the customary searches for contraband opium. In a state room occupied by Mrs. McTaggert fifty pounds of unstamped opium were found concealed between the mattresses. The woman and two men, whom the inspector has reason to suspect, were taken into custody and will be brought to Coeur d'Alene.
Bonner's Ferry, Idaho, Nov. 22.—[Special.]—Deputy Collector of Customs Barnes boarded the steamer Spokane, running on the Kootenai river, at the boundary line on Sunday morning and commenced the customary searches for contraband opium. In a state room occupied by Mrs. McTaggert fifty pounds of unstamped opium were found concealed between the mattresses. The woman and two men, whom the inspector has reason to suspect, were taken into custody and will be brought to Coeur d'Alene.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Opium Smuggling
Female Smuggler
Customs Search
Arrest
Kootenai River
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Mctaggert
Deputy Collector Barnes
Where did it happen?
Bonner's Ferry, Idaho, On The Kootenai River
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. Mctaggert
Deputy Collector Barnes
Location
Bonner's Ferry, Idaho, On The Kootenai River
Event Date
Nov. 22.
Story Details
Deputy Collector Barnes searched the steamer Spokane at the boundary line and found 50 pounds of unstamped opium hidden between mattresses in Mrs. McTaggert's state room. The woman and two suspected men were taken into custody and will be brought to Coeur d'Alene.