Wife Cries in Court as Man's Abuse Spurs Divorce
In Judge Frater's court yesterday nine uncontested divorce petitions were heard. Edith Cochran cried that husband James Cochran an ex secretary to Alexander Pantages was an opium addict and cruel under drugs, while others like Anna Picett and Bertha Bracey testified to long abuse and desertion. Divorces were granted to several couples including Robert from Hattie Finney and Homer KE from Theresa Harria.
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Sisters
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Hattie Finney
Homer KE
Theresa Harria
Westminster Bank Robber Caught With Marked Bills
Vancouver police arrest John Bozeyk a Southern European native linked to the Bank of Montreal robbery at New Westminster in September. He carried 4000 in Bank of Montreal marked bills and 700 on arrest, with conflicting statements as officers searched his Chinatown lodging and the City hotel.
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United Press
Vancouver
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John Bozeyk
Europe
Bank of Montreal
New Westminster
Bozeyk
Chinatown
Castoday
City
Rodgers 6 Near Hla Oal to Pasadena Aviator Prep
Aviator C P Rodgers faced ground delays at Imperial function and aimed to fly to Pasadena by 10 30 as mechanicians moved his aeroplane two miles toward a better start near the Salton sea. His wife and mother would ride a special train to Pasadena.
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Cal
Apy
C. P. Rodgers
Imperial
Salton Sea
Rodgers
Southern Pacific
Tournament Park
Telephone rate battle pits Bell monopoly against Sunset plan
Public anger grows as Independent seeks to raise rates. Webster pledges not to raise until court ruling, while Bell expands Sunset service. Citizens face higher charges with two monopoly paths, one via protest and possible refunds, the other via injunction to block removals.
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Bell Concern
Edward E. Webster
Public Service Commission
Olympia
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Supreme Court
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Scott Calhoun
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Governor Hay pressed on presidential primary petition drive
The speech argues there is widespread sentiment for the people to choose their presidential candidates. It cites endorsements from Direct Legislation League of Washington State Federation of Labor Farmers Union and State Grange and asks if 40 000 petition names will move Governor Hay to call a special session. It accuses Taft supporters of preferring the machine over the people.
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Leislation League of Washington
State Federation of Labor
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Farmers’ Union
State Grange
Washington
Taft
Aviator Rodgers Flies Over Indio and Mecca
News dispatch reports aviator Rodgers passing over Indio at 11 55 AM at about 500 feet altitude and clearing Mecca at 11 37 AM as he continues a flight about 100 miles from Pasadena.
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Pasadena
Indio
Cal
Rodgers
Mecca
Match theory blamed for factory fire deaths
Caused by a match concealed in powder, experts say eight girls died in the plant fire on Tuesday. The theory suggests a match could enter the powder during processing, with a Tamped bar potentially igniting a flame in the drying area.
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Jal Powder Co
Daring Man Plans Atlantic Crossing by Akron Balloon
By Melvin Vaniman a daring inventor outlines an Arctic balloon venture named Akron aimed at crossing the Atlantic in four days. The craft features a 258 foot length 47 foot diameter three engines 280 horsepower and a unique hydro elevator ballast system using seawater.
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Atlantic
Ballon Melvin Vaniman's airship seen sinking near Atlantic City
Reports say Vaniman and his bal loon with which he hoped to cramm the Atlantic fell into the ocean north of Atlantic City. Lifesaving crews launched boats to render aid if needed as only the airship top is visible, suggesting it is in the water or on mud banks after a descent toward the bay.
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Vaniman Plans Atlantic Flight After Balloon Accident
The Star Vaniman, who recently had an accident with his balloon, says he hopes to fly across the Atlantic in four days. The mishap adds interest to his ambitious travel tale.
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Vaniman
Vaniman Aims for Transatlantic Flight in Akron Dirigible
Special to The Star from Atlantic City reports Vaniman asserts the Akron airship will make a four day transatlantic crossing this fall with food for fifteen days and eight days of line gear. He projects bold confidence and describes the craft as a striking leviathan in its hangar.
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Gageline
Millionaires Bid to Buy Blake Island in Land Rush
The Bon Marche owner Wm P Trimble and Colman block owner Lawrence Colman compete for the south half of Blake Island Selk. The state will sell at under $60 per acre, Trimble already paid $10 per acre for the other half and would pay $700 to $800 per acre for the rest. He argues Seattle’s growth will enrich him and urges others to buy land near the university area at about $400 value with $7.50 monthly terms.
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Blake Island
Wm. P. Trimble
Bon Marche
Lawrence Colman
Colman
Blake Selkan
Trimble
Seattle
University
Lake Forest Boulevard
OLE HANSON 4 CO. Third Floor New York Block
Advertisement lists Ole Hanson and Company on the third floor of the New York Block. The item reads as a trade notice or business contact likely from a historical city directory or newspaper advertisement. No further details or events are provided in readable text.
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New York
Red letter day for Seattle orphans matinee of Mother
About 400 children from Seattle orphans homes will attend a Wednesday matinee of the play Mother. The Star and Moore theatre management host the event and promise more details Monday.
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Moore Theatre Management
Seattle
Avitt
Seattle Weather Confounds Old Resident Looks Like May Time
The Old Resident muses on Seattle weather saying it seems different from the past. He notes a rainy season mood, then sun appears like May, warning that when the rain returns they will make up for the dry spell.
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Seattle
Man Ends His Life in Despair Note Found
A man from 386 writes a final note blaming unmanageable thoughts and debt before shooting himself in the brain. He asks forgiveness of Fred and Hilda and signs the plea with a farewell, while a weather report predicts a fair but cloudy Sunday with light winds and a noon temperature.
M’Lean Woman Freed After Marriage Found
Judge Gay paroled Jeanette McLean after letters from suitors flooded the court. McLean, who had turned state's evidence in the theft of $110 from an Alaskan, will work for a local housewife and report to the judge monthly.
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Judge Gay
Jeanette McLean
McLean
Gay
Court House
Mra
Independent Telephone Company Announcement
The Independent Telephone Company states that not yet sustained by the Supreme Court it will refund every dollar collected above old rates if found illegal. Secretary and General Manager Edward Bewebster signs the notice to subscribers who paid increased rates.
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Public Service Commission
Supreme Court
Edward Bewebster
Italian Gardener Kills Newborn Son Over Poverty Struggles
In Santa Barbara on November 4, John Rech, 30, an Italian gardener, killed his two day old baby amid poverty fears. He told Sheriff Stewart he could not support his wife and child. Rech surrendered after a tense confrontation at their home. his wife resisted arrest during the standoff.
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Sheriff Stewart
John Rech
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