Wife Ordered to Provide Home and Allow Minor Spending
Joseph Cox, 58, sued his 65-year-old wife Fidelia Hochebetter Cam for a division of $6,000 community property. Judge Tallman granted a partial victory: Mrs. Cam remains head of the house, must provide a suitable home, and allow small funds for car fare and tobacco. She is not required to supply money for liquor, which Cox reportedly spends heavily on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Cox
Tallman
Fidelia Hochebetter
Cam
Cox
This Dutchman Some Walker Globe Trotting on a Wager
Dutchman Gottfried Rodriquez travels widely on a $5,000 bet claiming long walks across the globe and to a Vancouver to Japan trip. He presents himself in Seattle selling lectures and photos while aiming to set new walking records. He cites routes such as Leadon to Edinburg and Milan to Naples with exact distances and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Globe
Gottfried Rodriguez
United States
Amsterdam
Rodriquez
Seattle
Vancouver
Japan
Leadon
Edinburg
Paria
Lyons
Milan
Naples
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Receiver for Wireless Phone Raises De Forest Ties
In Chicago on May 9 a local federal court petition for a receiver for the Radio Telephone Co. exposes a De Forest wireless system with 5.2 million capitalization. The Radio Telephone Co. links with De Forest Radio Co. and Great Lakes Radio Telephone Co. Stocks were sold but no stations operated or earnings reported, suggesting a stock jobbing scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Radio Telephone Co
de Forrest
de Forest Radio Co
Great Lakes Radio Telephone Co
Lee de Forest
Ungentlemanly Baseball Crowd At Lake Forest Game
President John S Nollen of Lake Forest College attended a ball game in Chicago and heard undergraduates shout cruel taunts such as Kill the umpire and Get off the diamond He later lectured the students arguing baseball bar barity must be abolished if not stopped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John S Nollen
Lake Forest College
Birthday party marks milestone for suffrage advocate
Thirty three years ago today a militant recruit joined the women's suffrage cause, though many thought it a normal baby. Mrs Clarence Mackay, guest of honor at a birthday event, is a leader in Fifth Avenue society and a prominent suffrage advocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Mackay
Fifth Avenue
Widow awarded four thousand in railway death case
Virginia M. Sutton widow of J. T. Sutton a Columbia & Puget Sound conductor was awarded 4000 for his death after he fell beneath a train on March 14. An infant daughter shares the judgment. Joseph R. Thomas 70 Civil War veteran and Washington pioneer died at his son E H Thomas’s home 4022 Woodland Park Ave Seattle. He leaves three sons and a daughter all in Seattle. Interment will be at Blaine on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia M. Sutton
J. T. Sutton
Columbia & Puget Sound Railway
Sutton
Joseph R. Thomas
Washington
E. H. Thomas
Woodland Park
Seattle
Blaine
Mystery Visitor At Camp Jackson Revealed
In May 1861 at Camp Jackson near St Louis a blind Mrs Alexander, mother of Mrs Blair, rode daily in a black bombazine gown in a carriage drawn by a colored servant. A later glimpse at Blair House showed cavalry boots and a determined gaze resembling Capt Nathaniel Lyon, commander of the Department of the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Jackson
Outekirta
St. Louis
Grand Ave
Olive Street
Union
Nathaniel Lyon
Connecticut
Department of the West
U. S. Army
Doctor urges split sleep for mental workers
A New York doctor recommends dividing sleep into two watches rather than one long dose. He says alternating bed times such as 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and later segments boost brain stimulus and restore vigor for those with heavy mental demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Forest Fire Destroys Timber North of Prince Albert
Forest fires north of Prince Albert Saskatchewan have destroyed millions of feet of timber and left a score of settlers with nothing, as the blaze continues to burn through the area today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Albert, Sask
Mrs Pickett Comes to Claim Son’s Body in San Francisco
Mrs La Salle Corbell Pickett widow of the Gettysburg commander arrives in San Francisco to see the body of her son Maj George E. Pickett Jr who died of a cold contracted during an army riding test. She says she has lost her only boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
la Salle Corbell Pickett
Pickett
Gettysburg
George E. Pickett, Jr
Fresh air in Stevens School voters urged for year round openness
Petitions from hundreds of patrons urged the Stevens School board to open windows year round for better air. Meanwhile R A Fringer celebrated his fiftieth birthday and 18th year in the piano business with a gold watch and silver plate from Eilers Music Co employees. Loggers are warned to avoid damaging second growth as Douglas fir cuts proceed per forestry circular. Civil service exam on June 14 offers a $2400 salary for grain investigation agronomists on the government payroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ihs
Stevens
R. &. Fringer
Seattle
Eilers Music Co
Douglas
Forestry Service
Civil Service
Elk Takes Record 10 000 Mile Official Journey
Cincinnati May 9 Herman grand exalted ruler of the Elks departs Boston on a 10 000 mile official trip the longest ever by an Elk on business. He aims to complete the journey in 25 days visiting San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego Portland Seattle and Spokane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk
Cincinnati
Tarry Herman
Elka
Boston
Hermann
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
Portland
Seattle
Spokane
Opening of new OW. R. and N. passenger station May 20
Plans announce the opening date for the OW. R. and N. passenger station on May 20. Notices reference local city departments, mining shipments, and maritime arrivals including the Dolphin and Governor steamships docking with passengers from San Francisco.
Sunday Baseball Returns to Cleveland in Law Signed
For the first time in years a professional baseball game will be played in Cleveland next Sunday. The Sunday baseball measure became law with Governor Harmon signing, localizing Sunday games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Cleveland
Harmon
Getting Readers and Keeping Readers Talk by Editor Hazel tine
Editor PF A Hazel tine spoke to journalism students on the university campus about attracting and retaining readers. The report also notes Dr E R Walters being tried for taking 1000 dollars to influence a bank despository ordinance in Pittsburg Odr. and other brief items from Jacksonville and Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PF. A. Hazeltine
Board of Regents
Pittsburg
Odr
E. R. Walters
Public Health
Council On the Bank
University of Washington cadets praised after inspection
The cadet corps of the University of Washington were inspected yesterday by Capt. Howard Laubauch who complimented them on their excellent showing. The council must pass an ordinance describing the garbage collection system and funding to let contracts, per Corporation Counsel Calhoun. Commission men along Western Way complain to Mayor Dilling over loss of business due to delays in pay. Walter Trask, attorney and clubman, near death from apoplexy. recovery abandoned. State Representative Dalbert Twitchell may succeed George A. Lee as assistant attorney general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Washington
Howard Laubauch
U. A. Whon
Calhoun
Commission
Western Ay
Dilling
Spokane
Dalbert Twitchell
George A. Lee
Kendral
Phantom telephone links New York reporters with Denver
Reporters in New York spoke by long distance telephone with Denver and exchanged messages via a 2,000 mile phantom line. A duplex telegraph connection operated simultaneously enabling 22 exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Denver
Blue masked bandits attempt daytime hold up at drug store
In Los Angeles on a May morning, two men wearing blue masks tried to rob PF C Kruell's downtown drug store. Kruell was behind the counter, ducked for cover, and fled, shouting for help as the robbers escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
PF. C. Kruell
Kruell
Queen Anne High School Names Close Day Speakers
Queen Anne High School has announced the close day speakers for exercises including Marian McDeonald historian Heatrice Snow prophet Joel McFee will writer Adah Godeman composer of song and Robert Ellison orator in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Anne High School
Marian McDeonald
Heatrice Snow
Joel McFee
Adah Godeman
Robert Ellison
Repeal Bid Aims to Veto 30 Days After Plan
Councilmen Hiaine Haas and Goddard seek repeal of ords from last week allowing any member to veto within 30 days. The measure covers regrade of Lanest and tributary streets. In New York May an ironing board spanning two buildings saved 50 tenants during a roof fire. another roof subsequently collapsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiaine, Haas
Goddard
New York
Local Brokers and Shops Highlight City Offerings
F W Stevenson and Co brokers Bailey Building advise stocks are being bought by strong interests. Savoy Theatre shows the best pictures ever produced. Stevens Cafe at First and Marion offers a 25 cent lunch and dinner. Fashion at 910 Yesler guarantees satisfaction for moderate millinery. A $40 suit free with Pinella the Tailor at 705 First Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Stevenson & Co
Bailey
Stevens
First
Marion
Yesler
Pinella
Attractive Low-Priced Muslin Underwear Set and Kimono Gown
An advertisement offers a combined corset cover and drawers set at 81.50 with hand-embroidered yoke, linen lace insertions, and ribbon embroidery. A dainty kimono gown is priced at 1.50, featuring deep pointed yoke and Armenian lace insertions with lace-trimmed edges.
Linen Cluny Laces and Inser tions Ad
Linen Cluny Laces range from 34 to 3 inches wide priced 25 to 75 cents per yard. Linen Cluny Allovers offered in designs matching many inserts at 4.00 per yard. First Floor.
Hamilton Egg Beater 15c advertising item
The spiral spring Egg Beater features an enameled wood handle and retinned wire body, designed for one handed use. It is marketed for whipping cream and mixing mayonnaise dressing at a price of 15 cents in the Nouse furnishings section.
Ivy Corsets SPECIAL STYLE 730 and STYLE 420A
Corsets described for average and tall figures with long skirts and snug fit. Special STYLE 730 priced at $1.25 includes three hose supporters. STYLE 420A priced at $1.00 features two hose supporters. Second Floor.
Summer Quarterly Style Book and Pattern Free Offer
The Summer Quarterly Style Book is priced at 20 cents with a 15 cent Pattern Free promotion. The notice highlights a two item fashion offer likely from a department or craft publisher.
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J. R. Thomas
Curry
Carry Optical Company
Eyesight Specialists
Second Ave
Ind
N. Y
Peter H. Sparks
City Street and Sewer Department
Rainier Valley
Civisen
Columbia
Olympia
Pasa
Jules Anat
Rainy Hollow
Haines
Alaska
Dolphin
Governor
Bering Ses
Corwin
Nome
St. Michael
Puget Sound Marine Station
Jacksonville
Fila
Canada
J. E. O'Brien
Church of Our Lady of Good Help
Charles &. Reed
India
Walter Trask
Savoy Theatre
F. & F. Stationery Kodak
Frederick & Nelson, Inc
ORTY
Messaline
SEL Chase
Seanah Sorel
Econ’ Vicor
Carmen
Cpm
Firet Ploer
Piret
Cially Pretty Slip
Hamilton
St Fei
Frederick & Nelson Incorporated
Attaq
Hig
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