Four high schools bid to join football peloton
Four teams entered the peloton for a regional football league race, seeking inclusion in the next season. Coaches from each school cited balanced schedules and local rivalries as key factors.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1913
Page
1
Four teams entered the peloton for a regional football league race, seeking inclusion in the next season. Coaches from each school cited balanced schedules and local rivalries as key factors.
New York May 22 Arthur Cruise son of a former captain was taken to Sing Sing prison to serve a sentence of not less than one nor more than two years for bigamy. His wife pleaded for him and testified they married Alice Metz of 411 East 90th Street in January. Cruise had previously separated from Chester Corbett and was captured in St Louis before returning to the city.
In New York on May 22, Surrogate Cohalan granted $2,000 from a $4,500 inheritance for the marriage of Florence Silberstein to Higman Feldman after Mrs. Rose Silberstein and attorney Robert Gray argued the need. The surrogate initially set $1,000, but Mrs. Silberstein described the Jewish custom of brides paying portions and arming the home with a full trousseau. The surrogate relented.
PougkherevlIe May 22. William A Harp learns of his 17 year old daughter Dellas marriage to J Radley a New York engineer about 18 years older. He threatens to seek annulment and may travel to New York to fetch his daughter home after receiving a scared letter from the bride.
A romance that began in the state hospital at Willmar and faced hospital opposition ends in marriage for Mme Viola D. Shult formerly of St. Paul and New York and Alfred K. Scherf of North Minneapolis. The couple escaped the hospital and sought the blessing of the bridegroom's parents at his home. Mrs. Scherf claims descent from a New York physician.
Vasilg Radichaw married Kadlee Radice in Wabash Indiana. The couple faced protesters who claimed the wife, while Radice lacked proof of their marriage. To confirm ownership of the union Radice rushed back to obtain a new license and wed again. The borders plan no further demonstrations.
Mrs Ines C Kleeman told Supreme Court Judge Pendleton she waited five years to save enough money to buy false teeth and sought 30 a week alimony during her separation trial. She said Rudolph Klee man spent on elg as and neglected family after over 20 years of marriage with two grown daughters.
In Baltimore on May 22 Edmund B. Young, 25, obtained a marriage license to wed Mrs. Beasie Copenhagen, 24, who was divorced from her husband earlier in the year. Young’s first marriage, to Carrie C. Young, ended with a decree after their separation on March 6 and claims of unfaithfulness.
In Wellsburg West Virginia on May 22 a dramatic scene halted a runaway marriage when Harry Sanderson of Dawson Pennsylvania outran his fiancée's father's car and attempted to enter the minister's home. Miss Julia Albright refused to marry amid the ominous incident and returned home.
A Port Commission vote to place before voters the question of public ownership and operation of harbor was approved unanimously. The June 17 ballot will present the measure to the public, with Bridges leading the proposal despite earlier opposition.
A meeting of the Insurgent club will denounce actions of federated clubs that endorsed Health Commissioner Crichton. The event is set for Friday at 8 o clock in Commercial club rooms with both men and women invited to speak and discuss the health department investigation.
A San Francisco life of shame inquiry centers on a woman described as a former defender of virtue who saved about $800 to escape to a cleaner life. She says police and lawyers conducted a campaign of arrests that drained her money, pulling her back into vice.
May 22 1925 Francisco court denies a writ of error in Jacob Oppenheimer case delaying execution. Attorney G C Ringolaky plans new habeas corpus petition from the U S district court to seek relief.
In a Seattle court, 19 divorce hearings in one session showed 12 childless couples, seven with children, and a mix of outcomes. Among the 19 cases Anna Showacre and Severin Johnson, Anna Currie, and Mary Currie were noted, with husbands pursuing freedom and wives seeking support paths.
Unity Undine Fisher testified she fled her husband Howard F E Fisher after years of cruelty and drunkenness. She said he threatened to kill her and denied support, noting a four year drinking spell before their 1910 separation. The couple wed in 1901 and separated in 1910.
In Vancouver Washington on May 22 1816 the Woodmen of the World district convention adjourned after choosing Centralia for next meeting. Jank Griffith of Seattle was elected president and J O Blair of Vancouver secretary for the ensuing three years.
L. J. Campbell nephew of mill owner Napoleon Campbell and H. M. Skoons were arrested with Joseph Tigh after a street car clash with a striker. Campbell allegedly hurled abusive language, the striker fought back, and all three were taken to Seattle for trial. Napoleon Campbell’s mill had dynamite tied to Sheriff Cudliffe’s men.
A Seattle discussion debates disposing of the Philippines to Japan. A Japanese official signaled interest if the United States offers the islands, noting no protest while U S holds them and stressing strategic and financial arguments for selling.
Tomorrow is the city wide cleanup day designated by Mayor Cotterill with directives from Commissioner Crichton. The effort, led by Federated Women's clubs, seeks to make Seattle "the city beautiful" for the summer. Miss Evadna Freiberg and W. C. Benson won first prizes at the Press Club masquerade ball held Wednesday night. The Midsummer Bazaar will be at First AME Church May 26 to 30 with daily dinner 12 to 10 and nightly concerts.
The judiciary committee opened an inquiry into charges against L E Lebleau a Fremont av contractor accused of violating the 275 minimum wage ordinance. A resolution calling for annulment of Lebleau's contract was introduced and may be adopted if charges prove true. Voters will decide on port direct operation policy for harbor improvements.
The Seattle Dairy has installed a De Laval Clarifier and Wizard Pasteurizer at several thousand dollars to supply milk guaranteed pure from germs. The setup marks the latest in dairy efficiency and is highlighted in their page 3 display ad. It urges parents to arrange summer milk supplies for their children.
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