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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1912

Page

3

Bigamist Husband Dies Soon After Marriage in Park

In Newburg New York, Wm J McLaughlin, 29, met Miss Irene Van Douser Cornwall, 21, in Washington Headquarters Park. They wed after a brief courtship but the groom was already married and was found dead days later. The bride learned of the bigamy and the tragedy followed.

United Press Wburg Washington Headquarters Park Burg Wm. J. Meoboughlin City Irene van Douser Cornwall McLaughlin West Shore Railroad Cornwall Newburg

Pays Back Man He Had Robbed

Spokane report recalls a stranger who admitted a burglary at J. W. Hancox’s home two years earlier. The well dressed man rang the bell and, after denial of acquaintance, produced an envelope containing $20.81 and spoke of social religion and thrift. He did not leave his name.

Spokane J. W. Hancox Spokany Hencox

New ships for Seattle run

Portland Oregon August. An agent of the Portland Steam Ship Company announced that two steamers would be built for service between Portland San Francisco and Los Angeles. The vessels will be larger than the Bear Beaver and Rose City and should be in commission within a year.

Portland, Or Co & Portland Stean Co Portland San Francisco Los Angeles Bear Beaver Rose City

Faded OCR Fragment Hints at Local Telex Note

Fragmentary text shows garbled OCR of a local telegraph or notice. readable pieces reference a location and date style but lack clear names or events to identify a distinct news item. The readable bits suggest a municipal or community notice buried in the damaged segment.

City Considers Lunch Tax Plan In Los Angeles

The Los Angeles city council weighs a plan to tax each lunch counter 26 dollars a month in addition to higher liquor licenses. The proposal also limits one saloon per block and ends irregular saloon treating. Final action eyed for next week.

Ty United Press Los Angeles Aug

No. 15 exemplar home shows modern design and comfort

Over six years designers and builders have raised home quality. The article highlights No. 15 with a large parlor dining room well lit kitchen and exclusive den. A full front veranda adds space and appeal for builders seeking convenience healthfulness and beauty.

No. 15

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