Picking Hubsys Pocket A Wife's Vested Right
Kansas City judge James H. Slover upheld the ancient right of wives to search husbands pockets at night in divorce case. He granted the divorce for other grounds but defended the long familiar practice, noting his own fifty years of marriage and courteous southern demeanor.
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Jas. H. Slover
Circuit Court
Slover
Abraham Lincoln
Atlantic City
Lake Washington
Washington
Mores Row
Neighbor Assault Dispute Near North Tenth
August Nelson of 2359 North Tenth filed a complaint against neighbor A. T. Drake for assault and battery after a Friday morning dispute over wood removal from Nelson property. Nelson alleges Drake knocked her down. when her husband intervened, Drake struck him in the head with a block of wood.
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August Nelson
North Tenth
A. T. Drake
Drake
Nelson
Brooks Hats Sell Best in Seattle Says Brooks Co Ad
The Brooks Co advertises soft and stiff hats priced at $3.00 as the best value in Seattle. The slogan The Best Is Cheapest emphasizes quality, inviting customers to visit 1331 and Ave to see Brooks hats.
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Brooks
Seattle
Brooks @ Co
Ave. Oe
E. N. Brooks & Co
Ind Ave
ER. N. Brooks & Co
Ave
Monarch
BE. N. Brooks & Co
Are We Right We appoint you a committee of one
A reader notes a call to form a committee to examine a list of cut rate drug items offered next day. The notice highlights lines about Enthymo toothpaste antiseptic tooth soap Harlem Oil Dr Parke's Liver and Kidney Cure Sle Furniture Polish tasteless castor oil and other items with low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parke
Appointed Delegates Named for Civic Reform and Trans-Mississippi
Mayor Ballinger announced the delegates chosen to attend the Northwest Civic Reform conference at Portland August 14-19 and the Trans-Mississippi conference August 16-19. A request to speak on The Battle Against Corruption was declined. Delegates include K. K. Blaine Ira Bronson John Hartman Josiah Collina John Powell Joseph Shippen and others from local and Trans-Mississippi lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballinger
Trans-Mississippi
Portland Exposition
KK. F. Blaine
Irving T. Cole
H. W. Scott
A. L. Walters
L. B. Youngs
Ira Bronson
Josiah Colina
J. B. Crichton
A. W. Prater
John P. Hartman
Longhory
Ellie Morrison
John Powell
George B. Kittinger
Wiliam Piggott
John W. Roberts
John Riplinger
Joseph Shippen
Roosevelt Returns Home as Mob Bother Forces Train Stop
President Roosevelt arrived at Oyster Bay home at 9 40 this morning. At Port Jarvis midnight a drunken mob demanded he appear naked for their benefit. Detectives used force to keep the crowd from the train. no visitors are expected today.
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Teddy
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Port Jarvis
Teamsters President Re-elected Amid Chicago Strike
Cornelius P. Shea wins a 150 to 117 re election as president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters with claims of vindication over his conduct during the Chicago strike. The item notes the Chicago setting and the disputed actions.
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Philadelphia
Cornelius P. Shea
International Brotherhood of Teameters
Daniel Furman
Chicago
Shea
Strange Case That of Nathan Mannock
Nathan Mannock, 74, held in a Seattle state asylum under guard for insanity since 1597, is depicted as neglected by a guardian who swore to fulfill duties. The article details Mannock’s faded memory, missing family, and suspicious finances including cash found in his possession and mortgage investments. The Star says a public inquiry may lead to release or humane care and seeks to uncover the truth and reunite him with relatives.
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Steilacoom
State Asylum For Insane
Beattie
Pany
Nathan Mannock
Seattle
Mannock
Manhook
Beattie Central
Superior Court
Pontius
Mosquito Theory faces supreme test in yellow fever debate
Special report from New Orleans outlines the mosquito theory of yellow fever. Dr. J H White and Louisiana officials defend the view while public cooperation lags. Key figures include Dr Edmond Souchen and Dr Quitman Kehnke as the disease fuels debate over protective measures and netting.
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J. H. Whyte
the Star
New Orleans
Newrleans
Edmond Souchen
State Board of Health of
Louisiana
Quitman Kehnke
City Board of Health of
United States
Gulf States
Ah Parte
Civilized World
Klondike
Equator
J. H. White
United States Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
Newton ©. Blanchard
Blanchard
Dr. White
Eame
Manchard
Yellow fever control and waterworks reform proposed
The article argues for a modern water system with above ground cisterns to prevent stagnation and for expanded yellow fever hospitals. Dr White forecasts Gulf Coast ports will soon be equipped, claiming immunity proof and reduced quarantine barriers could restore southern commerce. Major Reed’s Havana work is cited to support the mosquito–disease link and community risk reduction.
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White
Gulf
Reed
Havana
New Orleans
South
Chief Peace Envoy Photograph Captured Aboard Kaiser
A San Diego report details arrangements to move 26 Bennnington convalescents to Mare Island with transfers set for Sunday. The board of inquiry results will be sent to Washington imminently. A local forger known as Jim the Penman failed in multiple counterfeit attempts, including a forged $8.50 check and a $1.50 note, targeting Fremont Drug Company.
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Ban Diego
Cal
Bennington
Mare
Board of Inquiry
Washington
Jim the Penman
F. W. Lough
Fremont Drug Company
Lough
E. Weldon Young
BE. Carryon
Penman
Miss Lawson to Wed Eben Stanwood in Blue-Blood Match
Misa Gladys Lawson eldest daughter of Thos W Lawson will marry Eben Blaine Stanwood of Boston. Stanwood is described as blue blood stock with ties to the late James G Blaine and his father Francis M Stanwood a wealthy note broker.
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Miss Lawson
Misa Gladys Lawson
Thos. W. Lawson
Eben Blaine Stanwood
Boston
Stanwood
Jas. G Blaine
Francis M. Stanwood
Light Plant Bids Opened for 50000 in Equipment
Bids for transformers wires and other material for the municipal light plant were opened by the board of works Saturday morning. Many bids were received and deemed satisfactory. It will be some time before the contract is awarded.
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Board of Works
Two Girls Reported Missing From Local Home
The mother of 12 year old Jeannie Hopkins asks police to locate her daughter who left 129 North Korea on August 11. Since then friends have no word of her whereabouts. A second 14 year old girl from the same city section is also missing but parents do not want public notice. Police have descriptions and are watching closely.
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Jeannie Hopkins
North Korea
Grand Duke Alexis Plans Paris Gambling House Venture
Paris report says Grand Duke Alexis uncle of the czar, ousted as head of the Russian navy, sought to open a luxurious gambling house on the Champs Elysees. He hoped to attract Europe’s top gamblers and earn at least five hundred dollars nightly, seeking government permits from M Lepine.
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Paris
Grand Duke
Alexis
Champs Elysee
Europe
France
Alexia
M. Lepine
Grand Duke Alexis Averts Paris Gambling Venture
The Russian ambassador to Paris alerted the czar to Grand Duke Alexis plans to obtain a gambling license in Paris. Czarko-Selo ordered Neud off to block the permit, prompting Alexis to consider moving his gambling interests to another European capital.
Bullion Stolen From DeLamar Mine Retort House
Major bullion valued at 15 000 to 20 600 dollars vanished from the DeLamar mine retort house in the Silver City district. Entry was gained through a window and the safe was not used. The motive and exact timeline remain unclear amid much mystery surrounding the robbery.
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Boise
Idaho
DeLamar
Silver City
Seattle Brick Streets Prove Long Usefulness of Vitrified Pavement
Seattle reports vitrified brick streets endure heavy traffic well. Eleven years of wear show less than half life used, First Avenue pavements replaced inferior bricks from Pioneer Square. Engineers and brickmakers collaborate to perfect laying and material, earning high praise from Eastern visitors.
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Beatetle
First Avenue
Pioneer Square
Denny-Renton Clay & Coal Company
Yester Way
Denny
Seattle
United States
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