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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1909
Page
1
A fragment discusses attempts to void marriages under state and Canadian law, noting restrictions on interjurisdictional unions and the authority of courts. It references age, manipulation of matrimony, and the principle that a marriage may be constrained by territorial rules and later divorce recognition.
Marita Weles and Risa Fischer, both Hungarian Jewish, were married by a Presbyterian minister believing a judge would wed them. The mistake led to a public uproar and the ceremony was annulled before a new wedding was held, with officials clarifying the confusion.
Fragmentary note reports a court of inquiry led by Lieutenant James Oregon marine office with a judge ruling on a related prosecutorial matter. The next hearing is set for next week when Utley, a newly appointed attendant, is expected to arrive. Lake traffic regulations and harbor matters are also mentioned.
Aged 18, Hayes, a retired hunter, reportedly stole to win the affection of a girl. Authorities say two youths were arrested with stolen items including a white hat and a cone. Mr. Hayes blames a wild infatuation. the girl is said to admire that he acted for her. The family seeks to shield him from public disgrace.
Mrs. E. H. Nelson of Tracy lost a finger after a steel rheumatium ring caught in a car handrail as she alighted from a train in Stockton California. Doctors amputated the mutilated finger at a local hospital.
Washington rumors say Interior Secretary Ballinger's cooperation problems fuel talk that Gifford Pinchot may resign from the U S Forest Service. Pinchot's supporters deny the claim while noting policy clashes with Ballinger and Wilson over public lands and forestry funding.
John O Loughlin, 26, sobbed that his parents would not let him smoke and took bichloride of mercury. He survived after hospital treatment at Central Emergency. The incident occurred in San Francisco as authorities report his motive.
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce adopted the Blaine committee report and offered to assist in every way. A five member committee was chosen to obtain evidence and aid in presenting it at trial on charges of embezzlement against Kiplinger.
In Texas a storm swept the gulf coast last week. The Mexican ship Yucatan, manned by 96 students and their instructors from the national naval training school, is missing and feared lost after search efforts failed.
Eugene A Boden, chauffeur for an automobile hearse, was arrested on Michigan Avenue at Garfield Boulevard while en route with a body to Oakwood Cemetery. After warning him to appear in court, officers prepared to proceed, remarking on the city’s cemetery race pace.
Roby Rolin, while at a mill yesterday in France, swatted at a fly that landed on the tip of his nose and cut off three fingers of his right hand. The force of the blow sent his hand past the target and into a rapidly whirling buzz saw, causing the fatal injury.
Peter Warren of Warren & Hoag in Brooklyn awards Miss Sadie Clarke a seven day vacation with unlimited spending power. She may draw credit at will but must return to work with no possessions after the week at Atlantic City.
Mrs Edward Sanders of New York testified to a prosecuting attorney about being kept prisoner for three days by Phillips Detective Agency in Seattle. She said she was beaten and browbeaten over a hotel bill and threatened with two years in prison if she did not pay $60 for the arrest and “third degree” actions. The charge of beating was dismissed and she planned to prosecute the agency.
The state case against George Horner in Wan Justice Brown's court stalled for two weeks as Nile Wedeen defended his exhibit snakes. Wedeen said the reptiles must be bathed daily for health, while clerk Louie refused to handle such duties. The judge ordered snakes removed from the courthouse until trial with tagging required.
James F. Pentland was sentenced to six months in jail for desertion and non support of his wife by Justice Fred C. Brown. The judge said the sentence was the maximum for the offense and noted Pentland's prior suspended sentence and his reputation as a loafer. The article also reports the Woodland park last payment of $10,200 by the park board on the $100,000 paid a decade ago.
The Foolish House on the Pay Streak operates under receiver Ben Crockett and earns about $100 a day from ten cent admissions. Crockett was made permanent receiver after resolving partner disputes and will continue drawing $250 monthly until October 15. In a separate item, Clinton Drake was exonerated by Justice Egbert for the July 27 killing of Alfred Stringer.
The Rev. G L Morrill plans a Saturday photo campaign in Nicollet Arcade to illustrate a Sunday sermon "Dress, Undress, or How to Dress" about ostentatious summer attire. He will, with a camera, capture images he claims show indecent fashion among Minneapolis women.
Mobile officials enact a curfew requiring all Black residents to be indoors by 10 p.m. Those found wandering will be jailed. The measure cites a wave of holdups carried out by Black suspects as the rationale.
Councilman A. J. Goddard introduces an ordinance to create a new city office, Inspector of Weigh and Measures, to protect the public from unscrupulous traders. John Winship, current market inspector, is named for the position.
Exposition officials offer 6000 cash for a multi aeroplane contest at the Seattle exposition this summer. They cable aviation pioneers including Blériot Latham Curtis and Wrights to invite participation in what could be the first world air race. Buckley and Nadeau outline a triangular course to start in the remodeled stadium.
Bertha Falk known as the bare bronze beauty was acquitted by a jury in Judge Eberhardt's court in Chicago after admitting she wore only bronze paint and two girdles in the amusement park show. Acting Chief of Police Schuttier remarked that you can't get all men to convict a woman.
John Hinckley was expelled from town by Judge Overman after his wife, 19, fled to police alleging he pressed a loaded revolver to her breast and threatened to end it all. He claimed a pact to die together if their marriage soured.
Angered by being outplayed by an eight year old, Jesse Kingley struck the boy with a mallet, fracturing his skull. The child died at the county hospital mid day. The victim’s parents said they would not pursue prosecution.
The czarina of Russia arrived at Henmmelmark castle near Kiel and will stay with Prince Henry of Prussia until tomorrow evening. Troops surround the castle and heavy precautions protect the rulers of Russia. Both the czar and czarina appear aged and fear for their lives amid the tense security.
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