Lettered Passions in Okanogan Case Stir Trial
Readable excerpts from the Garrison Storrs case reveal letters from Ruth Garrison and Douglas Storrs. Defense and state introduced the missives as evidence detailing a complex romance and alleged coercive control before a murder trial. Ruth’s mother testified to the family’s troubled history and Ruth’s nervous temperament.
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Garrison-Storrs
Douglas Storrs
Ruth Garrison
Okanogan
Pet
Paradise
California Syrup of Figs advertised药
Pharmacists urged to sell only genuine California Syrup of Figs with full directions for babies and children. The bottle print warns buyers to avoid any other Fig Syrup and to seek the authentic label for constipation bilious feverish tongue coated and cold symptoms.
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California
Califo
Poison Plot Details Revealed in Ruth Case on Stand
Ruth testified for hours about her meeting with Dudley Storrs and the plan to poison Mrs. Storrs at the Bon Marche luncheon. She described buying poison, the luncheon, and the moment the cocktail was spiked, plus her confession to Detective Captain Tennant.
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Leutenant
Clara
Askren
Mise Carriven
Ruth
Republican St
Storrs
Everett
Mitchell Hotel
Ruth Storrs
Seattle
Plaga
Ruth Garrison
Sho
Mra, Storr
Andren
Kut
Carmody
Broadway
Queen Anne
Plummer
Garrison
Mrs. Garrison
Dudley Storrs
Captain Tennant
Thomas Askren
Great Northern
Okanogan
Second
Pike
Swift
Mrs. Storrs
Galbraith Dock
Key Drug Company
Mra, Storrs
Mra
Dudley Storra
Mrs. Storra
Half Million Dollar Title Insurance Promise Explored
A historical notice outlines a land title insurance offer tied to home purchases. The policy promises a refund of money if the buyer cannot secure a home and protects assets exceeding half a million dollars.
Builders Seek Early Settlement After Conference
Dispute between master builders and carpenters and bricklayers appears near settlement after a conference in the Master Builders Association rooms. The proposal calls for a five day week with no wage reduction, and a seven member committee was formed to pursue an agreement.
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Master Builders’ Association
Knights of Columbus Welcome Returned Soldiers Tuesday
The Knights of Columbus entertained a number of returned soldiers and milors at the club rooms 1401 Harvard Ave. A dining buffet luncheon and an entertainment program completed the event.
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Knights of Columbus
Harvard Ave
Advocates More Voting Machines In King County
County Auditor Norman M. Wardall urged the county commissioners on Tuesday to buy enough voting machines to equip all Seattle precincts. The current setup lists 277 precincts and 200 machines, highlighting a shortfall.
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Is & Communication
Norman M. Wardall
King County
Seattle
Dark man spotted near hen house at 158 20th Ave
Police report a large dark man with a flashlight and sack loitering near G Al Sather’s hen house at 158 20th Ave Tuesday night. Sather heard a hen call and confronted two men who fled after a brief exchange.
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G. al. Sather
20Th Ave
Sather
Tragic mother and baby killed under viaduct
Chicago May 7 Bertha 27 and her year old baby were found under a viaduct of the Chicago and Quincy rail line by a switchman. Both suffered skull fractures. The baby died en route to hospital and the mother died later.
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Chicago
Bertha
Chiington & Quincy Rallie
Eatonic promotes cure for acid stomach and related ailments
A vintage advertisement claims acid stomach causes numerous health issues from indigestion to headaches. It touts Eatonic as a modern remedy that purges excess stomach acid, improves digestion, sleep, and mood. The ad promises a 50 cent box with a money back guarantee via H. L. Kramer, Eatonic Remedy Co, Chicago.
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Lover Boy
Frank
Whitworth
Altho
Thayer
Mike
Camano
Wash
Dent
Basiah
Eatonic
EAIC
H. L. Kramer
Eatonic Remedy CO
Wabash Ave
Chicago
Ill
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Wenatchee
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Storva
Virginia
Piristol
Camano Island
Broadway High School
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Storra
Chace
Huth
Martha
Martha Washington
W. (. Freeham
Okanogan County
Teed
Lithia (Carrivon
Ruth Ja
State Public Utilities Commission
John J. Touhy
Partell
Glatz
Judge Jurey
Miss Garrison
Attorneys’ Information Bureau
Sheriff's Office
Washington Title Insurance Co
K. OF
Whitney
United States
CH. KB. K. Whitney
Mother
Babe
Eaton Aire
Cataroh
Eatonic Collie Sach
Iowa
Phos
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