Woman Receives 23000 Back Alimony Judgment
Elizabeth J. W. Shippen was awarded 23000 against her ex husband Joseph Shippen for back alimony after a 29 year Chicago divorce. He was ordered to pay 1000 yearly. the judgment followed a 1912 ruling despite arguments over Illinois jurisdiction. Mrs. Shippen has resided in Seattle since 1890.
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Elizabeth J. W. Shippen
Joseph Shippen
Illinois
Shippen
Mre. Shippen
Washington
Main
Seattle
King County Schools Finances Decline of debt and growth noted
A. 8 Burrows, superintendent of King County schools, reports finances in good shape. Bonded indebtedness stands at 4,509,550, down 46,550 from last year. Sinking fund totals 205,061 and school property value reaches 6,481,562, up 340,000. Teacher and pupil counts rise and teacher wages increase notably.
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A. 8
Burrows
King County
July sets records for Seattle tourism arrivals and departures
F Guthrie, superintendent of terminals, reported July had the highest tourist totals with 125000 arrivals and 20000 departures. He predicted continued travel growth next month. Seattle hotel operators described very strong trade and optimism for a larger late summer season.
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F. Guthrie
Seattle
Plan to Colonize Sound Negroes Under Investigation
A proposal to establish a 4700 acre colony for Negroes in Jefferson County is under investigation. I F Norris of the Southern Express and J F P Cragwell of Liberian Land Co led an inspection of the site near Irondale with other officials. F T Walker, the company's land agent, has gone to Texas to speak at the Baptist convention.
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Jefferson County
I. F. Norris
Southern Express Company
Liberian Land Company
J. F P. Cragwell
Alte
Irondale
F. T. Walker
Texas
Chautauqua Ends With Lectures Dramas At Bainbridge
The Bainbridge Island Chautauqua winds up this week with Bible lectures by Rev. Franklin Conner two talks by Rev. H. O. Rowlands of Chicago a dramatic feature and speeches by Gov Teats and John C. Lawrence marking one of the most successful circuits in years.
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Bainbridge Island
Franklin Conner
H. O. Rowlands
Chicago
Guvnor Teats
John C. Lawrence
Woman pleads starvation theft in San Francisco case
Mrs. D Signoritti pleads she stole wine to feed starving children and was discharged as the case concludes. A separate report from Los Angeles notes more than $3,000 sent to Montenegro's war minister and a $10,000 pledge from 600 Montenegrins in Los Angeles for the Turkey conflict.
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United Press
San Francisco
D. Bsignoritti
Los Angeles
Turkey
Paymaster of Gang Arrested in Rosenthal Case
Sam Schepps alias Franklin, alleged paymaster of the gunmen who killed Herman Rosenthal, is en route to New York from Hot Springs Arkansas where he was arrested. District Attorney Whitman cites Police Lieutenant Charles Becker as the source of the money, while Schepps fears the electric chair and becoming an informer but refuses to name who paid him.
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United
New York
Sam Schepps
Franklin
Hot Springs
Ark
Fred E. Johnson
Schepps
Whitman
Herman Rosenthal
Scheppe
Rosenthal
Dtetriot
Chas. Becker
Harry Smith
Thirday
New York City
Pal
L. L
Jack
Sam
Man Dragged by Auto After Sudden Collision in Seattle
James Murray an employee of Seattle Paint Company is in Providence hospital with a fractured skull, broken right arm, and internal injuries after being struck and dragged 60 feet by a car driven by George Bartsch at 19th and Madison. Witnesses note the auto may have been traveling fast and skidded after impact. Murray, who lived at 1506 23rd Avenue, was on his way home when the accident occurred.
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James Murray
Seattle Paint Company
Providence
Madison
George Bartsch
Murray
23Rd Av
Providence Hospital
Condi
Bartech
Deputy Sheriff Spends Days at Calhoun Estate
Deputy Sheriff Morris lingers on Patrick Calhoun's country estate to serve a $7,900 mechanics lien on Martha Calhoun. Attorneys seek to bar him from the mansion and grounds amid a house party. Morris says he likes it there as he fetches golf balls and eats with stable workers while Calhoun stays in San Francisco.
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United Press
Cleveland
Ohio
Morris
Patrick Calhoun
John Graw
Martha Calhoun
Calhoun
Crinned
Misa Calhoun
San Francisco
Portuguese governor withdraws skirt mandate in Inhambane
Inhambane residents oppose a local order forcing native women to wear skirts. Women threatened boycotts and markets, while many townsmen planned to relocate to avoid the rule. Faced with strong opposition, the governor rescinded the edict.
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Mombassa
East Africa
Inhambane
Divorcee Wed On Steamship Mauretania In New York Harbor
FE Alexander Montgomery a Los Angeles mining man newly divorced in Reno wed Miss Helen Schwartz of New York aboard the steamer Mauretania just before it sailed for Europe at 1 am. The wedding supper and reception continued as the liner departed.
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New York
Europe
Alexander Montgomery
Los Angeles
Helen Schwartz
Revolution to Keep Things Lively in Hayti After Explosion
Port au Prince Aug 12 Exiled leader Gen Trefonien Saint Just and followers reportedly head toward Port au Prince with much of the Haitian army likely to back him in a bid to overthrow the government. Government says powder magazine blast caused LeConte’s death. De Auguste moves troops to frontier and seaports to bar landing.
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Hayti
Port AU Prince
Jamaica
Cincinnatus le Conte
Trefonien Saint-Just
Saint Just
President LeConte
de Auguste
Halttien
Women Swimmers Far Surpass Men in Endurance Says Laugenour
Bess Laugenour the first woman to swim the Golden Gate declares women make better professional swimmers and have more endurance. She promotes health and symmetry of muscles and notes her training under Harry Newton prior to the swim. She forecasts a tougher, healthier race if women devote time to swimming.
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Haze
Bess Laugenour
Golden Gate
San Francisco Bay
Mies Laugenour
Jaugenour
Harry Newton
Golten Gate
Rescues Girl After Sinking Third Time at Lake
At Madison Park Lake Washington Dora Crittle sank three times during a swim and was pulled from the depths unconscious. Clifford Knox of Dennos Manufacturing, in his bathing suit, dived in from the nearby shore and revived her after bringing her to the surface and to air.
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Madwon Park
Dora Crittle
Lake Washington
Clifford Knox
Dennos Manufacturing Co
Mise Crittle
Lady Mary
Madison Park
Knox
Three Drown as Boat Capsizes on Lake Conneaut
A rowboat carrying four people across Lake Conneaut capsized early today. Three rescuers died: Miss Lillian Guatafeon, Wm. King, and A. H. Robinson. The remaining member swam ashore.
Judge Rules Family Ties Needed for Citizenship
Federal Judge Cushman ruled that a Greek applicant N Manoa must bring his family to the country to prove good faith in seeking naturalization. The decision comes as 22 citizenship applications were granted Saturday, including Peter Storch a German who claimed Civil War veteran status should entitle him to vote.
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Cushman
N. Manoa
Manos
Peter Storch
Dodd Injured In Motorcycle Crash On Garfield Street
J W Dodd a local druggist lost control of his motorcycle on Garfield street Saturday night. The machine skidded struck the curb and threw him headfirst against a tree. He suffered a concussion and facial injuries and was taken to Pacific hospital where he remained unconscious for hours.
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Second
Ny. W
Petition Seeks Lighthouse at Point Partridge Whidby Island
Pilots on Puget Sound circulate a petition for a lighthouse at Point Partridge on Whidby Island to guard the most dangerous shoals. They urge a Cape Flattery style light to aid vessels bound for Anacortes Bellingham and Vancouver and to position the buoy for safe passage.
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Puget Sound
Point Partridge
Whidby Island
Cape Flattery
Anacortes
Bellingham
Vancouver
No Cause for Worry by Mrs W Mr W
A lighthearted dialogue on worldly worries and fate with a playful exchange about the devil and a proxy. The sketch reflects domestic humor and moral reassurance in a newspaper column style.
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Mr. W
Mrs. W
Vein of Coal Found Near Issaquah Prospect
A vein eight feet thick of superior quality was found near Issaquah. Analysis shows a high fixed carbon content with only eight percent ash. The vein has 800000 tons above water and about 2400000 below water.
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Issaquah
End the scourge of child labor and the minimum wage
Los Angeles August 12. Mrs H H Fleisher touring the Pacific coast for the National Child Labor Committee argues that child labor breeds poverty illiteracy crime and unemployment. She cites juvenile court cases showing many work permits unjustified and says a minimum wage will force employers to hire capable workers and push children to schooling.
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Los Angeles
H. H. Fleisher
National Child Labor Committee
Pacific Coast
New York
Eagle Rock Bandits Cache Unearthed in Ancient Caverns
In Eagle Rock youths once lowered 200 feet into caves and found a skeleton with a stout oak chest bearing initials H. M. K. The caves were said to be bandits’ lairs where prisoners died. Whispers recount fires at the summit and lingering tales of old times.
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Heaven
Eagle Rock
Rock
Big Southern Picnic at Golden Gardens Draws Large Crowd
The Southerners hosted a barbecue and picnic at Golden Gardens on Saturday. Enjoyed in Dixie style, the event featured a successful barbecue and a dance with 250 couples. Proceeds will fund a Confederate soldiers monument in Lake View cemetery.
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Golden Gardens
Lake View Cemetery
Missing man Samuel Witkin reported in 1912 notice
Disappeared from 418 2sth Ave on August 1 1912 Samuel Witkin aged 65. He is about 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs around 168 pounds with dark brown hair and eyes. Anyone with information should contact C B at 418 28th Ave.
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Samuel Witkin
C. B
Cor Succ That Is a Thing
A fragmentary headline notes a peculiar phrase and brief context. Details are sparse but indicate a local discussion or event described with vivid wording and minimal follow up.
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