Love Letters Solve Breakup Case In Out Of Court Settlement
Special Correspondence from Pittsburg notes Klaus J Steiner paid ten thousand dollars for his love songs to Edith Gibney, ending a breach of promise suit with a settlement before a U S circuit court. The couple's letters reveal ardent affection amid a high society circle, with Gibney seeking fifty thousand dollars in damages.
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Pitsburg
Klaus J Steiner
Edith Isabella Gibney
United States
Gibney
Steiner
Allegheny
Miss Gibney
St. Louis
Edith
Binebeard
Alice
State News Roundup From Washington Briefs Across Cities
A sweeping list notes infrastructure projects and civic events including new bridges at Prosser and Wenatchee, rail grading near Kiona and Sunnyside, electric lights for Stanwood, and a statewide real estate boom in Aberdeen. It records state rail actions, courthouse openings, irrigation requests, and several local legal matters, with multiple named towns and officials.
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Prosser
Stanwood
Aberdeen
Everett
Pullman
Kiona
Spokane
Overland
Postmaster Appointments Named in Publican Committee
Robert H. Stapleton is appointed postmaster at Monroe while Jacob F. Hil receives Davenport duties and Frank L. Turner takes South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Stapleton
Monroe
Jacob F. Hil
Davenport
Frank L. Turner
South Bend
Solons Begin Work on Telephone Service Inquiry
City council committee investigates Sunset Telephone service and Independent Telephone plant. Data collected to compare systems with Sunset plant to be examined Friday. report expected by Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunsetlephone Company
Independent Telephone Company
Sunset Company
Florida Confederate Veterans Reunion Opens in Jacksonville
In Jacksonville on December 13 a conservative estimate places 2000 to 3000 members of the Florida State Division Confederate Veterans and other visitors from across the state in the city for the annual reunion of the Florida Division United Confederate Veterans, which begins today.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Florida State Division
Confederate Veterans
Florida di— United Confederate Veterans
How They Both Regarded a Breach of Promise
A pair of 1904 letters discuss engagement ethics, noting men’s hurt at partner reversals and women's propensity to recover with wealth. The writers contest the unfairness of breach suits and urge considerate notice before breaking engagements.
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Kla Steiner
Steinway Pianos Offered With Exchange Privilege in Seattle
The ad proclaims Steinway pianos with exchange options, contrasting with cheaper brands. It touts in stock pianos as low as $200 and used planes, promises easy payment terms, and claims exclusivity in selling Steinway in Seattle with exchange privileges.
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Rome
Steinway
Seattle
Faithful Darling and Breach of Promise Letter
A fragment from a historic letter shows Miss Gibney defending engagement and breach of promise, praising steadfast devotion. She asserts she loved before the promise, pledges unwavering support, and compares their bond to a future wife joined by fulfilled vows. The piece ends with a closing line addressing a “Little Girl.”
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Eddith Gibney
Miss Gibney
Psychic readings and palmistry offered by local clairvoyant
A local clairvoyant advertises occult practices including palmistry, crystal gazing, and fortune telling. The notice promises past and future insights, healing without drugs, and personal destiny readings, with fees of $1 in person or $2 by mail.
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Klaus J. Steiner
Pittsburg
Klaus
Renee
Klaug
Ima Gimmie
Craus Sternie
China
Reed Doll
Putnam
Haviland China
Harmonica
Sperger & Hurlbut Second and Union
State News
Ellens- Leary Kessler
Hoquiam Pioneer
Pacific Railway
Auburn
Yakima
Ariington Light
Horse Heaven Wheat District
Wenatchee
Hoquiam
Oscar Harekom
A. George Avery
District of State
Washington
Salt Lake
Northwest Freehold Company and Mutual Improvement Company
Eugene Lorton
Walla Walla County
Publican Committee
Solons
Scripps News Ass'n
Sherman, Clay & Co
Steinway Piano Dealers
Second Ave
Pacific Ave
Tacoma
J. Redelsheimer & Co
First Ave. Cor
Columbia St
Inverstents
the State Bank OF Seattle
First Ave
Yester Way
Seattle, Wash
Children’s Department
Firet Avenue
Kline & Rosenberg
Humeihoeh Bros.” Successorn
Shaws Pharmacy
Lowa
Abe
Tna
Standard Furniture Co
2Nd Ave
Guy's Drug Store
TP Mae
W. B
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