Sensational divorce case names mother as co respondent
In a groundbreaking amended petition Mrs Grace Bohn names her mother Dr Mary Green as co respondent with her husband John Bohn In a case with high profile parties Mrs Bohn and the Green family are prominent figures linked to the Theosophists home at Point Loma near San Diego The filing highlights custody disputes and the Theosophists influence with ties to noted followers and wealth.
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Grace Bohn
Mary Green
John Bohn
Kohn
Mrs. Green
Theosophiers
Point Loma
The
Faith
Madame Tingley
Helen Blavatsky
Jeia
A. G. Spaulding
Los Angeles Times
Coveted life policy sparks intrigue in Townsend case
Martus Townsend, a veteran Tacoma journalist, died February 25 in Minneapolis. His divorced wife, now in Everett, and a Minneapolis clairvoyant named Thelma figure in a potential fight over a $20,000 life insurance policy. Police await word on possible next relatives as an expected suit to claim the money develops.
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Tacoma
Wash
Martus Townsend
Tacoma Ledger
New West Coast
San Francisco
Thelma
Fackler
Minneapolis
Townsend
Whittlesey Ex-Treasurer Shortage Collected In Court
Attorney Fulton pursues Whittlesey and the Surety Company in Maryland to recover the ex treasurer's second term shortage pegged at 19289 dollars 45 cents. A special fund of about 1000 dollars to taxpayers complicates settlement as county officials demand it while the bond company resists ownership. Wilshire and Kenaga defend the bond firm and will respond in court. Court will decide and payment follows if the amount is adjudged due.
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Fulton
Whidtieney
Kenaga
Roosevelt stays out of Cuban sugar fight says White House
Washington reports President Roosevelt will send no message on Cuba unless a move is made by congress. Republican lawmakers plan a third meeting tonight seeking relief for Cuba but expect no definite agreement.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Con
Guerrero
House
Cuba
Explosion in Cataburg mine traps miners in Monongahela
A serious coal gas explosion shook the Cataburg mine this morning in Monongahela. The blast wrecked the hoisting gear, entombing several workers and raising fears that many are dead. Rescue efforts proceed slowly amid dangerous conditions.
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Monongahela
Cataburg
Marriage dispute ends. Amanda Plaint seeks relief
Judge Tallman nullifies an unsatisfactory marriage with Joseph Plaint in Went Superior Wisconsin. Amanda claims equality of treatment for her four children but accuses Joseph of crabbed behavior and withholding funds. She left after four months when her stepchildren lacked shoes and money for clothes. She lost her furniture to Joseph and started anew with help from her oldest son. Mary J. Little seeks a divorce.
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Joseph
Mr. Piaunt
Mary J. Little
Mrs Little Seeks Custody of Five Children in Desertion Suit
From Henry Little, her 1878 husband, she claims he deserted her two years ago and has not supported her for six years. Five Little children aged 23 to 15 are involved as she seeks custody of the minors.
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Henry Little
New declines postmaster general post to Indianapolis figure
Harry New of Indianapolis declines the offered position of first assistant postmaster general in a Washington D C dispatch dated March 6.
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Washington, D. C
Harry New
Indianapolis
Genera
Advertisers in Seattle form ad club in Hancock building
A meeting of Seattle advertising men met in the C. V. White Advertising Bureau offices to form an ad club. A. K. Yerkes was named temporary chair man and D. E B. Bare as temporary secretary and treasurer. A committee including H. C. Copeland, Co. V. White and Fred Strang was appointed to draft a constitution and by laws. A further meeting will be held next Monday night to establish the permanent organization.
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Seattle
C. V. White Advertising Bureau
Hancock Building
A. K. Yerkes
D. E B. Bare
H. C. Copeland
Co. V. White
Fred Strang
Militia Board to Examine Promotions in Olympia Request
Special orders list a board to examine promotion candidates from Co A First Infantry led by Maj A L Dehuff Maj and Surgeon BR M Brown and Lieut Arthur J Weisbach. The board meets at the Armory in Tacoma today. Special order directs parade inspections by Col George B Lamping with Maj J Howard Watson signing his first official order.
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Olympia
Drain
Co. A. First Infantry
A. L. Dehuff
BR. M. Brown
Arthur J. Weisbach
Tacoma
Geo. B. Lamping
First Infantry
J Howard Watson
Mr. Watson
Bridge Carpenter Killed Near Sesaquah
Mike Sheehan a bridge carpenter at Sesaquah fell from a bridge one mile north of the town this afternoon and was killed Deputy Coroner Buckley has gone to investigate the case
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Mike Sheehan
Sesaquah
Buckley
McIntone to Face Grand Larceny Charge Friday
A. D. McIntone, accused of swindling Butler and Rainier-Grand hotels of 360 each with a tailer-bill trick, will be tried before Justice Cann Friday afternoon on grand larceny charges. Bond set at 1500, he remains in city jail after default.
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A. D. McIntone
Justice Cann
H. 4. Dunbar
George Hatfleb Indicted for Scurrilous Postal Cards
The federal grand jury indicted George Hatfleb today on charges of sending obscene postal cards through the U S mails to Do W Barton of Seattle. The messages were of a nature not fit for printing.
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Tacoma
George Hatfleb
Federal Grand Jury
United States
Do. W. Barton
Seattle
McNeil’s Penitentiary Stay Not Urgent, Lays Out Prospects
Representative Jones writes to the chamber of commerce that there are no immediate or near future plans to remove the federal penitentiary from McNeil’s island. Wil G Prince, son of Former Sheriff Prince, is acquitted of manslaughter in Pierce County Superior Court after shooting Frans Sturne last December, mistaken as a footpad. Supreme Court affirms lower court judgment in State v Calvin Horton, upholding a 13 year burglary sentence.
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Jones
Chamber of Commerce
Federal
McNell'a Teland
Wil G. Prince
Prince
Frans Sturne
Supreme Court
Pierce County
Calvin Horton
Republic workmen warned of mining and railroad delays
A communication to the Western Central Labor Union from Republic Washington dated February 24 1902 warns that about 12 mines employing around 200 men have halted operations for nearly a year. No building work is occurring, lumber mills are idle, and railroads are only slowly nearing completion delaying ore transport.
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Wash
Western Central Labor Union
Seattle
Board of Trade
Countny
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Labor Temple Benefit Ball Postponed to March 23
The Labor Temple benefit ball planned for March 11 was postponed to March 23 by the Western Central Labor Union at its meeting last night.
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Wiliam Hinckman
Western Central Labor Union
Publica
Labor Temple
Teachers Meeting in Auburn Joint Pierce King District
A teachers meeting will be held in Auburn on March and date for King and Pierce county teachers. Superintendent Dewey of Pierce county will attend along with local officials.
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Auburn
March & Thies
King
Pierce County
Dewey
Parmerlee Named Corporation Counsel-Elect
M Gilliam announces the appointment of William Parmerlee as acting assistant for the next two years with Elsie De ruler remaining city attorney. Parmerlee, a longtime local lawyer, was formerly a partner of Lee BM Mart.
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M. Gilliam
William Parmeriee
Elsie Deruler
Parmerlee
Lee Bm, Mart
Appointed Chief Deputy in Comptroller Office
Comptroller elect John Riplinger has named Edward W. Melee as his chief deputy. Melee, a longtime Seattle transportation man and Republican worker, recently resigned as purchasing agent for the Pacific Coast Line. He has recent Nome travel and prior Pacific Coast Co. service, with extensive experience as city passenger and purchasing agent.
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Edward W. Melee
Beattle
Meise
Paccifice Clipper Line
Melee
Pacific Coast Co
Nome
Seattle
J. T. Ronald
House of Delegates
Comptroller’s Office
Camden street railway raises motorman wages to seventeen cents
Camden New Jersey March 6 On and after today the wages of the motormen and conductors of the local street railways will be 17 cents per hour instead of 15 cents. The increase was voluntary on the part of the company.
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Camden
N. J
Ely Barbers Seek Reinstatement Over Inspector Suspension
Barbers at Ely protest suspensions of two veteran workers over alleged faulty deportment. Union supporters claim each man has about 19 years in the trade. One is a friend of Governor McPride and his visit to the city sparks speculation the suspensions may be overturned.
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Ely
Brown
McPride
Markets Show Slow Local Trade Amidst Brisk Out-of-Town Demand
Western avenue business lagged as local trade slowed while out-of-town shipments moved well. California steamer delivered a solid cargo and groceries including cabbage celery and oranges arrived. Prices fell with fresh ranch stock and dairy weaker. fish demand outstripped scarce supply. general grains and provisions priced for producers on the dock.
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Western Avenue
California
Food Price Corrections for Daily Shopping List
A corrected daily list of grocery quotations shows prices for fruits vegetables and dairy. Items include Green Freit Lemonn at 20063.00 a box and potatoes at 24.00 to 27.00 a ton with numerous per unit and per sack prices for apples oranges pears cranberries and more.
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Beattie
Washington Creamery
Or Ranch
Washington
Washington Creameries
Trade Items and Cleaning Goods Listing
A fragmented listing shows trade items for sale including baking powder Dr Price Cream and various canned goods. Also mentions large cans sauces pickles olives mushrooms and cleaners with pricing per dozen and per bar for mechanics cleaning products.
Tommy Bevan No Longer Needed as Grant Street Guard
Notice served on the city treasurer and comptroller to issue no salary warrant for Thomas Kevan for February. Kevan, appointed by Mayor Humes as a special guard on the Grant Street bridge, was deemed unnecessary after January when eligibles appeared. He had served months on the beat and aided department efforts. the payroll still listed him at February’s end. Dr. Waggoner, dentist, Globe block. La Roche moved to 11 First.
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Hevan
Jan
Grant Street
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