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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1913

Page

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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.

Plea Fails to Save Husband in Bigamy Case

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.

New York Arthur Cruise Sing Bie Alice East 90Th Chester Corbett Cruise City St. Louis

Surrogate Reduces Inheritance Allowance in Jewish Marriage Pact

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.

New York Mra. Rose Silberstein Robert Gray Cohalan Mra. Silberstein Florence Higman Feldman

Wedding shakes Harp over sudden marriage

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.

New York Mrs. Radley

FLEES HOSPITAL TO BE A 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.

Minneapolis State Hospital Willmar Mme Viola D. Shult St. Paul New York Alfred K. Scherf North Minneapolia

Reweds Her To Prove She's His

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.

Wabash Ind Vasilg Radichaw Kadlee Radice Heb

Husband Refused to Provide Teeth Kept Wife in Financial Strain

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.

New York Ines C. Kleeman Rudolph Kleeman Supreme Court Pendleton Kleemans Kleeman

Wife Divorced He Secures New Marriage License

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.

Haltimore Edmund BE. Young Beasie Copenhagen Young Carrie C. Young Emsex

Cat stoppthwarted runaway wedding near Wellsburg

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.

Wellsburg W. Va Harry Sanderson Dawson Julia Albright

Bridges Wins Fight on Port Control Policy

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.

Bridges Port Commissione Atfimeson

Insurgent Women Plan Crichton Critique Meeting

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.

Crichton Health Department

Police Probe Investigates San Francisco Life of Shame Case

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.

Ténderloin

Human Tiger Stays Near Gallows in Oppenheimer Case

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.

Bronnees Prese San Francisco Cs Desnicabie An Judea Short Theiri Shoriall Francisco Mptet Court of the United Tefnned Jacob Oppen Oppenheimer G. C. Ringolaky United States District Court

Divorces Filed As Childless Couples Predominate In Seattle

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.

Department 7 French Kitsap Seattle Frater

Fisher Becomes Target in Domestic Case

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.

Howard FE. Fisher Unity Undine

Seattle man to head Woodmen of the World

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.

Vancouver Wash Centralia The Woodmen of the World Jank Griffith Seattle J. O. Blair

Trio Arrested After Street Car Attack at Ballard

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.

L. J. Campbell Napoleon Campbell Ballard H. M. Skoons Joseph Tigh Seattle Cudihee

Sell the Philippines to Japan movement discussed in Seattle

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.

United States Philippines Japan Seattle Far East Spain England Germany Alaska China

Clean-Up Day Aims To Beautify Seattle This Summer

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.

Crichton Seattle Federated Women's Clubs Cotterill Evadna Freiberg W. C. Benson

Investigation into Lebleau wage violation charges begins

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.

Judiciary Committee Council L. E. Lebreau Fremont Av Hesketh Lebleau Seattle Port Commission

Fine New Machine for Purifying Milk

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.

Seattle De-Laval Star

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