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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1912

Page

3

Man Wants A Suffraget Bride

Nat Ohio August 24 Margaret Foley Rostin sur came to Cincinnati to aid suffrage for Ohio women but faced a proposal from a street meeting spectator. A man asked to marry the noted speaker, age about twenty-something, who explained she cannot marry while pursuing the cause and earning a living. The would-be wooer’s attempt drew laughter and a pause as the crowd listened.

Nat Ohio Margaret Foley Roston Cincinnati Misa Foley Miss Foley Miss Away Nina

Absolute divorce granted in New York case

Benjamin of Oyster Bay is freed from his wife Elisa Post Mitchell in an absolute divorce. He testified a picture of his wife was involved and claimed she blocked his eye, kicked him down stairs, and forced him from the house amid the dispute over a boarder.

Prees New Benjamin Oyster Bay N. Y Elisa Post Mitchell

Irish Lecturer Randall Phil to Speak at Local Churches

The Rev Randall Phil of Belfast Ireland will present a stereopticon lecture at the Y M C A tomorrow. He arrived in America a year ago from the Irish Methodist community and has lectured across the United States. He will speak at Asbury Methodist Church and Grace Methodist in the evening.

Randall Phil Belfast Ireland Ran America Toronto United States Asbury Methodist Church Grace Methodist

Dog Uses Frogs as Bait for Bass Fishing Tale

In Winsted Connecticut Ben, a bird dog owned by contractor Joseph F, is said to provide live frogs as fishing bait for his master during bass outings at Highland Lake. Neighbors observed Ben fetching frogs to the shore and delivering them to the boat, with several cottagers later confirming the scene.

Master Winsted Conn Ben Joseph Highland Lake Mr. Carey Reo

Nine Victims of Poisoning Reported in Montreal Camp

In Montreal on August 23 a Russian worker died after a celebration near St Albert, found among whisky bottles. Lilola Grunda, 29 Clarke Street, died in hospital. Nine victims are confirmed with many more poisoned liquor cases across the city as Wearmount Heights is searched for more.

Montreal Quebec St. Albert Chenneville Lilola Grunda Clarke St General Hospital Wearmount Heights

Supreme Court frees bondsmen after Thelma Johnson appearance

The Washington supreme court ruled that bondsmen are relieved of liability after Thelma Johnson appeared before Judge Main upon learning she was wanted. The forfeiture of a $1,000 bond had been declared prior to her voluntary showing, and the court held the original purpose of the bond had been satisfied.

Shy United Press Olympia Thelma Johnson

Court Rules Alaska Divorce Void on Property Divide

In Olympia Judge R B Alberteon rules the Alaska 1905 divorce of Menzel Hicks from Magle Hicks is void due to service by publication. The king county suit of 1911 seeks division of property with Hicks’ second wife named as co respondent. The supreme court dismisses objections to the Alaska divorce but calls the property division to be determined by the trial court.

Olympia R. B. Alberteon King County Supreme Court

Immorality Rampant in Portland Report Says

Portland vice commission completes a nine month investigation reporting hundreds of immoral houses operating openly. The commission claims several proprietors admitted protection by certain police officers and the report is now in the hands of the mayor and city council.

United Press Portland, Or Portland Vice Commission

Building lot guidance for lawn and landscaping

The text suggests combining brick and frame materials if desired with a small premium over the architect's estimate. It specifies a lot should be at least 50 feet wide to leave ample lawn space for flowers shrubs and similar landscaping.

Gil Saves Baby Brother But Dies of Burns

A fire in Lidgerwood North Dakota injures nine year old Ethel Fleming and her younger brother. Ethel douses the flames and places her brother in the kitchen turning on water to fight the burns. The boy is reported to recover. The blaze started when a match fell into gasoline.

Gil Baby Brother Lidgerwood N. D Aus Ethel Fleming

Wenatchee Market Brief Mentions Produce Prices

An OCR readout notes Wenatchee apples and Bremed Meats in a market scene with pricing hints. Mentions selling and buying activities and general price chatter for local produce and meats.

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