Prosecution Worries Over Purcell Bigamy Case
Court records show Frank E Purcell facing charges of perjury and bigamy connected to a marriage with Martha Van de Vanter in Oregon. Prosecutors say the law limits prosecutions to the state where the marriage occurred, leaving Purcell potentially unprosecuted for bigamy. The case raises questions about residency, previous divorce, and the right of Mrs Van de Vanter to pursue action.
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F. Purcell
Martha van de van
A. T. van
Washingtoni
Illinois
Manford
Mary P
Ireland
The
Lock Co
Steel
Purcell
Ulinels
WG. Norris
Oanager Norris
Tsaiver
van de Venter
Mackintosh
RIDDELL DECLINES DEBATE WITH SMITH
Newton N. Riddell states he cannot participate in a planned joint debate with Smith. He cites weariness and lack of agreement on terms, and says he will not take part. Riddell regrets missing a heart to heart talk with New Thought people on vital Christianity due to Smiths unwarranted advertisement.
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Winfield & Smith
Smith
Newton N. Riddela
Land Fraud Investigation Uncovers Fee Seizure
Commissioner H A Ballinger leads inquiry into land grants fraud in Gellingham. A citizen of Kateem county reports a man has been charging 76 dollars to locate lands on the Southern & Oregon fellene grants, but is found to be imposing on the public.
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H. A Ballinger
Kateem County
Oregon
Indignation Among Goddard Allies Shakes Local Politics
A Miller slate undercuts Republican unity as Helfer and Heifner join the plan to back Goddard’s opponents. Ten sheriff candidates surface while P J Smith guards his Issaquah Seattle stake and Agnew pushes to break the slate. Goddard’s friends resist, seeing the scheme as an underground muni campaign aimed at Mayor Moore’s defeat.
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Ruanning
P. J. Smith
Issaquah
Miller
Jim Agnew
Sheriffs Office
A. J. Goddard
Miller Organization
Heifner
Helsher
Mackintosh
Auto Plunges Off Trestle Into Bay Tragedy at Fourth and Holgate
A steering failure sent a red National car into 12 feet of water beneath a trestle at Fourth Ave and Holgate. Chauffeur W P Baker and passengers JL Moses and Miss Edna Belmont escaped drowning after 15 minutes in icy sound water. Baker, injured, and Belmont, unconscious at Georgetown, were rescued by bystanders and a rowboat.
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Holgate #1
Tts
W. P. Baker
JL. F. Moses
Edna Belmont
Baker
Germania Park
Georgetown
Moses
Fourth
Holgate
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Colonnade
Peyser
Taker
O. N. Marshais
Joseph F Thomas Real Estate Company
Mareolais
National Auto & Garage Company
Ketchel Knocks Out Twin Sullivan in One Minute Thirty
In Ocean View California on February 22 Stanley Ketchel defeats Mike Twin Sullivan in one minute and 18 seconds in Jim Coffroth's tented arena. Ketchel, favored to win, lands a decisive right to the body finishing Sullivan. Betting was light and the crowd included Ketchel's mother’s telegram of encouragement.
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Cal
Jim Coffroth
Stanley Ketchel
Mike
Twin
Ketchel
Sullivan
Themen
York Truscott
Australia
Young
San Francisco
Jack
Terry Mustain
Doc Jeffries
Billy Burke
Maurice Thompson
Joe Leroy
Kid Lafayette
Tommy O'Conner
Jack Twin
Young Ketchel
Mike Twin
Mayor Warns Defeat Endangers Law Enforcement Policies
Mayor Hight warns that defeat in the campaign would signal repudiation of his law enforcement policies. He says opponents would use a loss to claim Seattle supports lax city governance. He notes Mayor Moore attended briefly due to poor health and later joined a police officers’ bell at Leach Park.
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Moore
Hight
Hall
Seattle
Oltman's Hall
Leachpark
Police seize papers on regicide plot in Lisbon
Lisbon authorities reveal a planned coup by the Black Cross Society, a revolutionary group with aristocrats and officials. Extermination of the dynasty is contemplated. Many arrests have been made quietly as the investigation unfolds.
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Ae United Press
Lisbon
Black Cross Society
Stolen or Strayed Horses Belonging to Montana Street Mill
A team of iron gray horses weighing about 1500 pounds each vanished last night from the Montana Street Mill. Police assistance is sought in locating the pair. In a separate item, Ralph C. McCallieter of Seattle, grand master of the Masons, was honored with a banquet in Walla Walla after a joint Blue Lodge meeting.
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Montana Street Mill Company
Walla Walla
Ralph C. MecAllieter
Seattle
Masons of
Banks Report Strong Showing in February Deposits
Banks and trust companies show a strong February balance with deposits totaling $60 million as of February 14. The comptroller and state bank examiner have called for res and cash and exchange totaling about $24 million appear in the deposits.
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Beattle
Ridgely
Engle
Stolen Pigeons Return To Roost
Homing pigeons from the barn of George E B Bennett 102 First Ave N B were stolen in a series of thefts that saw 24 pairs vanish. After about a day four pairs and one limited flyer returned to their home. Bennett suspects a gang of boys and has filed a police report.
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George EB. Bennett
Av. N. B
Bennett
Knockout Blow May Be Fatal in Boxing Bout
Long Beach California February 22 Al Cooper a young machinist knocked out by Jimmy Davis in the fourth round of a San Pedro Athletic club contest a week ago remains in a serious condition from concussion of the brain He was severely punished but seemed to recover two days later he grew worse and went to bed.
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Long Beach
Cal
al. Cooper
Jimmy” Davis
San Pedro Athletic Club
Cooper
Roosevelt may break precedent to attend Chicago convention
United Press reports that President Roosevelt could ignore precedent and attend the Chicago convention. His motive would be to prevent enthusiastic delegates from creating a stampede in his favor and to ensure the national committee treats Taft contesting delegations fairly. He fears a tied balance of power with contested delegations might push the nomination to another candidate.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Chicago
National Committee
Taft
Sparkman Pressed In Ward Eight Council Race
In Seattle ward politics J M Sparkman Democratic nominee fights for council seat amid accusations about sewerage plans for Queen Anne hill. Sparkman denies opposing improvements and notes testimony before the state railroad commission on terminal values. He is a seasoned Seattle real estate figure trusted for conservative views.
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J. M. Sparkman
Eighth Ward
Queen Anne Hill
Sparkman
Olympia
State Railroad Commission
Seattle
Railroad Commission
Hughes Urges Probe of Monopolistic Powers
Washington February 22 Gov Charles W Hughes of New York urged a settled governmental policy to restore confidence in commerce. He called for explicit laws against fraud and punishment of individuals, not corporations, especially those with monopolistic power. He warned against special interests and urged public service integrity and a tonic of confidence.
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United Press
Chicago
Chas. W. Hughes
New York
Washington
Union League Club Today
Hughes
Pelette
Bryan The Rally Over Delegates At Democratic Meet
In San Francisco on February 22 the drive for Bryan dominated the daytime rally as out of town Democrats pressed to decide the next state convention site. McNab’s faction opposed Nebraskan support while Iroquois club members fought to influence delegate apportionment.
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United Press
San Francisco
Bryan
Democratic State Central Committee
McNab
Organ Recital at First Presbyterian by Dr Chace Tomorrow
Dr Frank Wilbur Chace will present an organ recital at First Presbyterian Church tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock. Alvin Gillett, the popular baritone, will assist in the program.
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Frank Wilbur Chace
First Presbyterian Church
Alvin Gillett
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