Divorce Granted in Curtis Case Severs Property and Studio
In Skagit county Superior Court Judge King Dykeman granted Clara J. Curtis a divorce from Edward Curtis, a commercial photographer. The studio at Fourth Avenue and a local property valued at $100 was awarded to Edward. Catherine, their child, was placed in Clara’s custody. Edward received no appeal. The court restrained him from removing the studio and Indian films he had secured, which had been shown in homes nationwide.
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Edward Curtis
Clara J. Curtis
King Dykeman
Curtis
State Supreme
Curtis Photo Studio
Fourth Ave
Ity St
Skagit County
Catherine
Prohibited tobacco use at WMA event draws concern
A fragmented notice notes tobacco use is banned at a WM A venue drawing mixed reactions. Citizens express varied views on air quality and public health impacts while organizers emphasize safety and compliance.
Japanese Running White Man Off Pacific Coast Asserted by Freeman
Miller Freeman, member of the Washington state veterans welfare commission, warned in Spokane that the Japanese population on the Pacific coast will overwhelm white Americans if trends continue. He cited immigration loopholes, Japanese control of Seattle businesses, and the rise of “picture brides” as threats to American opportunities and citizenship. Freeman urged total prohibition of Japanese settlement to preserve American work standards.
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Pacific
Miller Freeman
Uime
Washington State Veterans’ Welfare Commission
Spokane
Mr. Freeman
Seattle
Commission
Western Avenue
Thompson
Olympia
Washington
Sach
Scattin
United States
America
Freeman
Veterans’ Welfare Commission
Sealing of Cedar River Dam to Resume Soon
Water Superintendent Youngs says sealing work on the Cedar river reservoir will restart within two weeks. City Engineer Dimock warns that without water behind the dam the new Cedar river power unit may be unusable amid a dry season, with July and August being critical for power needs.
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Cedar River
Youngs
A. H. Dimock
Army compared to a department store by recruiting officer
Col Otho W Farr declares the army offers limitless options from schooling in blacksmithing to postings in Siberia or the canal zone. He announces enlistments for the signal corps in Siberia and the balloon corps in Hawaii Panama and the Philippines. The force allows diverse roles from wireless telephones to ukulele links above Waikiki sands.
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Kipling
Otho W. B. Farr
Siberia
Canal Zone
Signal Corps
Balloon Corps
Hawaii
Panama
Philippines
Waikiki
Sylvester Brothers to Dissolve Company
A petition for dissolution filed in superior court by the Sylvester Brothers company wholesale grocers will be heard by Presiding Judge Boyd J Tallman at 9 30 am Thursday. The corporation is capitalized at 200000 with no outstanding indebtedness and assets said to have been distributed by the directors’ agreement.
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Sylvester Brothers Company
Boyd J. Tallman
Marriage Math Oddity Says One Plus One Equals One
A quirky-note item claims that in marriage one plus one equals one while in divorce one from one makes two, suggesting a tongue in cheek view of union and separation.
Rickenbacker to Be Honored in Seattle Welcome
Seattle flyers plan a July 2 welcome for Capt Eddie Rickenbacker famed as the ace of aces. The Flyers Club of Seattle met to draft entertainment plans and elect officers for the year including Commander Teal Williams and others. Speakers included Flight Surgeons Capt George Heeler Maj Richard Perry and Maj F Davidson.
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Seattle
Eddie Rickenbacker
Ace of Aces
Flyers’ Club
Army and Navy Club
Teal Williams
BE. F. Oleon
Norman KE. Coles
Dal Keller
BE. L. van Howten
Arthur Carmody
Capt
George W. Heeler
Richard W. Perry
Maj
F. Davidson
Wife says he shot himself in drink stand tragedy
Nell May Lawrence testified at the coroner’s inquest that Day C L Lawrence killed himself with a pistol at her soft drink stand on Pine Street after a quarrel over money and potential remarriage. Witnesses described hearing a shot as Lawrence grabbed the weapon, dropping unconscious. The coroner’s jury prepared to deliver a verdict as Mrs. Lawrence remained jailed pending inquiry.
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Nell May Lawrence
L Lawrence
City
Lawrence
Mia
H. J. Elmendorf
Inez Stroud
Nex van Winter
Anna Holmes
Lloyd Beckett
Krbe
Leaf
Cedar Falls Resident Evictions Prompt Seattle Officials Visit
Health Commissioner Hw. M Read with Mayor Ole Hanson and Councilman Thomson left Seattle for the Cedar Falls watershed trip. They will observe Cedar Falls residents who received vacate notices from Dr Read weeks ago and were ordered off the watershed by July 1.
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Hw. M Read
Ole Hanson
Thomson
Seattle
Cedar River
Cedar Falls
Dr Read
Charge Firm Takes Soldier in Auto Case in Federal Court
The Dulmage Motor Co. faced federal court Wednesday accused of violating civil rights by repossessing an automobile from a man in service for nonpayment. United States Attorney Saunders led the government handling of the case.
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Sol
Menta
Dulmage Motor Co
United States District
Saunders
Mooseheart convention opens with work and pleasure plans
The Loyal Order of Moose holds its annual convention at Mooseheart Ul June 25 as members begin a week of remedial amendments to the good works program and a pilgrimage from across the United States.
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Mooseheart
Loyal Order of Moose
Order
United States
Proper Skin Wax Promises Clear Complexion Overnight
An advertisement touts a wax facial treatment that peels off a soiled complexion while remaining invisible under perspiration. It claims bedtime application and morning wash off prevent makeup appearance and deliver a white satiny youthful skin free of freckles with no drawbacks of eccamotion. Surgeons say try it. get an ounce at your druggist.
Grimmers Explains Rheumatism Cure in Testimonial Booklet
Dr Grimmers presents a 20 day treatment for rheumatism and chronic conditions claiming relief with a box priced at 82.00. The KAR RY COMPANY of Treema Washington distributes to leading drug stores including Seattle outlets.
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Grimmers
Kar-Ry Company
Treema
Wash
Seattle
Bond Posted For Motor Inn Proprietor After Federal Arrest
Harry Greenwald proprietor of the Motor Inn was freed on a $1,000 bond after arrest on a telegraphic warrant from San Francisco. A final hearing on the Reed amendment violation charge, filed by intelligence officers, is set for Saturday before United States Commissioner McClelland.
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Harry Greenwald
The
Motor Inn
San Francisco
United States
McClelland
Finland Limits Work Hours With Penalty for Violations
The Finnish law sets an eight hour daily maximum and a ninety hour two week limit when absolutely necessary. Employers violating the rule face a 16,000 mark penalty.
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Finland
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