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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1922

Page

12

Valentino Bigamy Case Due Today

Los Angeles June 1 Rodolph Valentino faces bigamy charges in a Los Angeles court after marrying Winifred Hudnut in Mexico prior to California lawful permission. The defense argues the marriage was outside state jurisdiction while the state presents documents photographs and witnesses from Calexico El Centro and Palm Springs.

Los Angeles Rodolph Valentino Winifred Hudnut Mexico California Court of Justice Hanley Valentino Miss Hudnut Palm Springs Desert Oasis Imperial Valley Jean Acker Calexico el Centro T. Sandoval Los An W. S. Gilbert New York Tom MccClelland

Valera Defies British Rule In Ireland Message

Eamon De Valera rejects Britain and Churchill's demand to honor the peace treaty. He tells United Press that no English authority can dictate Irishmen’s actions. Britain's cabinet and Earl Kavan discuss possible re occupation steps.

ED L. Keen London Eamon de Valera Winston Churchill Ireland Churchill de Valera United Press Pitish de “Stern Earl Cavan Imperial Staff

Belfast Death Roll Rises to 13 in 24 Hours

Belfast reports 13 deaths in 24 hours after a truck driver John Kane was dragged from his seat and shot on York road. A severely ill boy killed earlier and a constable who died from wounds join the list as 10 other victims were laid to rest in the morgue. Thirty-one more people were wounded in hospitals.

Belfast John Kane York Road City

Public to pay less for coal during strike period

Washington reports that coal prices to consumers will drop 10 to 16 percent while the mine strike lasts. The rate basis is $3 per ton at the mine, with local prices ranging from $2.45 to $3.50 amid a central committee coordinating distribution.

Washington Secretary of Commerce Hoover Department of Commerce Central Committee West Virginia Alabama Pennsylvania Somerset County Maryland Upper Potomac Utah

Mystery case deepens in Peters slaying near White Plains

In White Plains New York heightened activity marks the Peters murder case with Pinkerton agency aid to Westchester officials. Former New Rochelle police commissioner Walter Ward reportedly turned over a 32 caliber pistol similar to the weapon used in the May 16 gun battle where Clarence Peters was found dead.

White Plains N. Y Clarence Peters Walter 8 Ward Pinkerton Detective Agency Westchester County Officlala Frank Cody New Rochelle Smith & Wesson

Pickford Divorce Battle Aims for Higher Courts and Law Reform

Nevada lawmakers and the U S Supreme Court may hear further fights over Mary Pickford and Owen Moore's divorce. The Nevada Supreme Court ruled the state cannot challenge the divorce and that the annulment suit court lacked jurisdiction. Attorney General Fowler will decide on appeals while a push to repeal the short term divorce law gains momentum.

Carson City Mary Pickford Owen Moore State Supreme Court Mina Pickford United States Supreme Court Nevada L. G. Fowler Pickford Mary

Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks React to Nevada Divorce Ruling

In Los Angeles on June 1, Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks commented on Nevada Supreme Court upholding Pickford’s divorce from Owen Moore. The couple said they were very happy about the decision and offered no further remarks.

Los Angeles Mary” Pickford Douglas Fairbanks Supreme Court of Nevada Owen Moore

Success on Highway Is Warmly Praised

Congratulatory telegrams and letters arrived at the Chamber of Commerce praising the drive to fund the Lewis and Clark highway from Missoula Montana to Lewiston Idaho. Orpheus C Soote secretary of the Yakima Chamber of Commerce hailed the effort and other messages came from Idaho Montana and Oregon groups.

Chamber of Commerce Missoula Mont Lewiston Idaho Orpheus C. Soote Yakima Montana Oregon

Plans for International Ski Tournament Outlined in Paradise Park

Rai ner National Park Ski club directory will meet in the Chamber of Commerce Thursday at 7 30 p m to outline plans for an international ski tournament to be held this summer in Paradise Park. The club formed May 17 to promote the contest and includes leading Scandinavians from the Puget Sound area with prominent Seattle and Tacoma members. Nine tenths of the world s bestosy deposits are located in Canada.

Paradise Park Rainier National Park Chamber of Commerce Puget Sound Seattle Tacoma

Oregon fires under control near Portland after dangerous spread

Fire near Portland calmed after raging through the Boring canyon and toward the Sandy river. Brush blazes in Clatsop and Columbia counties were held, with Vancouver barracks crews backing ranchers. Estimated regional property damage tops $250,000.

Portland Boring Bull Run Clatsop Columbia Oregon Columbia River Vancouver Wash Vancouver Barracks Washington

Heroic Woman Saves House From Forest Fire

Eatonville June 31 Mrs Hansell believed lost in a rexing forest fire that engulfed her ranch. She guided her children through smoke to Alder then fought flames to save the home. She pumped water from a dry well to dampen brush and roof, keeping the house safe through the night.

Eatonville Paul Hansell

Fire Wrecks Oregon Town in Overnight Blaze

The Prineville blaze began after midnight in Eastern Crook County and destroyed the Prineville hotel the post office and telephone company offices. Firefighters with old equipment battled the flames until exhaustion as communication was cut off and aid from Bend or nearby towns could not reach Prineville.

Crook County Prineville Bend Dalles

Fire saves Cedar Falls power plant as Western Washington burns

Fires sweep Western Washington with Cedar Falls in ruins and the power plant saved by Hone Co. No. 34 of Seattle. Cedar Falls and Cedar Valle evacuations, 23 homes burned, 25 residences lost, 600 residents homeless, extensive forest blazes from Stillwater to Sultan. Damages run into the hundreds of thousands and total fire loss about 2 million dollars statewide.

Stillwater Hone Co. No. 34 Seattle Fire Department Mammoth Cedar Falla Hose Company H. W. Fuson Lieut. Fuson Washington Cedar Valle Cedar Palle Rattiesnake Mountain Windy Point Cedar Falls Cedar Lake City Light Department Camp No. 2

Coleman School to Entertain Alumni Night on Campus

Coleman School on 4th Ave and Atlantic St hosts alumni for Thursday games and a picnic supper on the school grounds. Both former students and staff are invited to enjoy an afternoon and evening of activities and reunion cheer.

Coleman School 4Th Ave Atlantic St

Profiteering to Be Made Treason to War Act

Washington June 1 Profiteering against the government in time of war will be made treasonable offense if Congressman Charlies Thompson Republican Defiance Ohio has his way He intends introducing a bill to this effect.

Washington Charlies Thompson Defiance

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