Woman Wins Fame As Bertillon Expert
Nell Haven of thinetty is the only U S woman recognized as a Bertillon photography expert. Her work has aided the U S Supreme Court in cases and her portraits match the skill of the renowned French expert. She trained with M A Samuels at the immigration bureau and speaks several languages including Chinese, drawing visitors from the Orient to her studio.
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Nell Haven
Thinetty
United States
United States Supreme Court
Miss Haven
France
M. A. Samuels
Miss Hagen
Orient
Woman seeks divorce after husband forces boyish disguise and bar work
In Judge Gilliam's court a 15 year old girl testified that her husband Law Dye forced her to wear men's clothes and work behind a bar. After clipping her hair and taking her clothes she escaped with help from her mother. The judge granted a decree of divorce and allowed her to resume the name Ella Strickland.
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California
Harry Young
Gilliam
Ella Strickland
Davenport May Yet Open New Railway Branch to Rock-a
Davenport reports a potential start of the Northern Pacific branch into Egypt Cove from Rock-a. Barley near Davenport discusses prospects for the line and its local impact on traffic and development.
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Davenport
Northern Pacific
Egypt Cove
Rocka
Spokane Falls News Briefs Highlight Local Disasters and Court Ruling
Prosser to get a new sewer system as typhoid spreads in Prossee. Mrs John Cardier dies of injuries from a burning house rescue. Peter Maguire, Asotin’s oldest pioneer, passes away. Pierce County invaded by cutworms. Chinook salmon run heavy in Columbia River. sockeye up in straits. Supreme Court sides with Slaught in right of way case against Northern Pacific, blocking land appropriation without condemnation and patent.
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John Cardier
Spokane
Northern Pacific
Supreme Court
Council Grants Saloon License Despite Ordinance Flout
The council approved a saloon license on Manford Street, outside the permitted limits for ten years, prompting questions about the rule breach. A renewal for Maison Barberia Wag was also granted.
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Comnet
Tidestates
Manford Street
Cole
Maison Barberia
Two Franchises Awarded to Seattle Electric Company
Monday night granted two franchises to the Seattle Electric Company. One for the extension of the Broadway line along Tenth Avenue North and the other for the construction of a four line on Fremont Avenue and Phinney Avenue past Woodland Park.
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Seattle Electric Company
Tenth Avenue North
Fremont Avenue
Phinney Avenue
Woodland Park
Saloon License Revoked By City Council
The saloon license of Frank Bal echt was unanimously revoked by the council Monday night after arguments from Attorney Tucker representing Bal echt and City Attorney De Pruler.
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Frank Balecht
Tucker
de Pruler
Eagles in Convention Elects Grand President Hopeful
Delegates from all Eagles aeries gather in Denver for the Grand Aerie session. The strongest focus is on electing a new worthy grand president with Henry D. Davie favored by many major delegations after a past bid he lost two years ago to Timothy Sullivan of New York.
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der of Eagles
Maine
California
Grand Aerie
National Lodge
Henry D. Davie
Davie
Timothy Sullivan
New York
Girls Barred From 10 Cent Shows By City Order
Mayor Ballinger ordered the police to exclude all unaccompanied youths under 16 from 10 cent theaters Monday night. The move targets vaudeville venues deemed unsuitable for many young girls.
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Ballinger
Giria
Jack Christopher Remanded to County Jail Under Guard
Jack Christopher must again be taken to jail. Monday afternoon he will be removed to the county jail under guard. His condition is reported as slightly worse. Sunday night he cursed attendants and raved at Deputy Sheriff Hill, tore off his bandages, and acted like a madman. The hospital believes he is insane, but many think he is laying plans to escape the penitentiary.
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Jack Christopher
Hotel Tourist Sold to State Senators
John Dempsey former owner sells out to Lincoln Davis and A T Van De Vanter of State B.
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John Dempsey
Hotel Tourist
State B
Lincoln Davis
A. T. van de Vanter
School Board Adopts Ward Reorganization Plans
The directorate met Monday night and reorganised under the lane governing district amid a 10 900 population. The new board includes W. J. Davies Amanda Belong J. T. Arm strom William B. Dixon and Dudley H. Hoe. Mra Bollong resigned and officers were elected. The board abandons small school houses this year in the Second ward and plans a 12 room building there next year along with several other new structures in various wards.
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Lane
W. J. Davies
Amanda Belong
J. T. Armstrom
William 8. Dixon
Dudley H. Hoe
Mra Bollong
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San Francisco
News OF the
Prosser
Prossee
Peter Maguire
Asotin
Pierce County
Columbia River
Straits
Council
Denver
Complete Credit House Furnishers
Frederick & Nelson (Inc
Wilton
Brussels
Axminster
Elvet
Seattle
Second Ave
Madison
Spring Sts
Gurney
Pike
Mothers of Flae
Verginia
Buster
Ae One
Ince
Wetemaey
Pegapelan
Lake Washington
Atlantic City
Washington
J. D. Hillman
Heady’s Barber Shop
the Maker Dental Co
First and Yesler
the Hegdahl Co. Incorporated
First Ave
Ballard Ave
Ballard
Bagley’s
Main
Mellin
Eskay’s
Robinson's
MAX Ragley Drug CO
Second Ave & Pike
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