Justice of the Peace Grants Mountain Divorce Decree
In a Cumberland valley scene Justice Benaja grants a divorce to Ransie Bilbro and his wife after a tense rural dispute. He notes equity and the Constitution guide the ruling and signs a decree binding them to separation. The couple contributes barter money from a pelts sale to the proceedings.
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Justice of the Peace
Benaja
Ransie Bilbro
Ransie
Cumberlands
Ransde Bilbro
Itanale
Bilbro
Benja
Blackmailer Suspect Hembrooke Arrested in Carkeek Divorce Case
George Hembrooke a Great Northern switchman and private detective in the Carkeek divorce affair was arrested in Burlington Wisconsin on a telegraphic warrant charged with attempted blackmail of Mrs Anna J Carkeek. He allegedly admitted receiving 600 from Carkeek and infiltrating the Carkeek home as a detective to manufacture incriminating evidence. He had failed to appear as a witness on September 30 and was tracked to Ballard Minot and Burlington before being taken into custody at his sister's home.
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George Hembrogke
Great Northern
C. W. Carkeek
Burlington
Wis
Anna J. Carkeek
Hembrooke
Clarence J
Car
Reames
Carkeek
Otis W. Brinker
Ballard
D. A. Schneider
Schneider
Mlembrooke
Ralph Hammer
Minot
N. D
Grover C. Sutter
Racine
Hurlington
Souse in Your Own Home All O K
Attorney Jack Sullivan defended Marion McCarthy 23 in police court alleging invading officers entered her Alexander Hotel apartment without a warrant. Police found six bottles of whisky as the judge took the case under advisement.
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Jack Sullivan
Marion McCarthy
Alexander Hotel
First Ave
Marion
Sullivan
John B. Gordon
Play Gave Wife a Bright Idea
SAN FRANCISCO October 2 Three years ago Thomas Springer and his wife wrote a play titled Where Is Your Wife Now Springer says in his divorce petition he has not seen his wife since they finished the play.
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San Francisco
Thomas Springer
Springer
They Had the Dope All Wrong in School
Deputy Vaughn arrested a man sought by King County after a convoluted chase that began with a prank in Ellensburg. The suspect, Roy Ramsey Ramseey, was found and detained when Ellensburg officials finally reported an arrest.
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Ellensburg
Ramaey
King County
Sheriffs Office
Romaey
Death by own action in case involving Scott at 107 Pontius Ave
Police found Weaver Scott dead by gas in his room at 107 Pontius Ave after a reported call from an unknown woman. His wife Leafy M. Scott, suing for divorce, denied involvement. The Scotts have two children, Daisy and Harold, amid allegations of prior abuse and a restraining order preventing sale of the couple’s autos and furniture.
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Aitho
Weaver Scott
Pontius Ave
R. R. Moulton
F. H. Bertrand
Scott
Leafy M. Scott
Scotts
Daisy
Harold
Seattle named host city for port authorities convention
Seattle has been chosen to entertain the American Association of Port Authorities convention. The selection was announced via telegram received today by T. B. Lippy, president of the Port of Seattle, and follows the body's meeting in Chicago on Saturday.
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Seattle
American Association of Port Authorities
Chicago
T. 8. Lippy
Deer Creek incident ends with bird shot. suspect vanishes
Deputy Sheriff Jus tin handles a fall season violation after Justin is picked up on the highway near the county stockade. McCurry drives to Juanita bridge where a quail on the bridge leads to a gunshot and the loss of both the bird and the weapon. The men reach King county sheriff custody.
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Syvert
Justin
County Stockade
F. BR. McCurry
Ninth Ave
Juanita Bridge
McCurry
King County
Seattle Victoria air mail route awarded to Eddie Hubbard
Postmaster General Burleson awarded a Seattle to Victoria seaplane mail contract to Edward Hubbard of Seattle. The service begins October 15, aiming for six round trips monthly and a one day earlier delivery for Orient mail, with Lake Union landing and rapid post office transfer.
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Washington
Burleson
Edward Hubbard
Seattle
Victoria
B.C
Otto Praeger
Tahiti
Australia
New Zealand
Lake Union
Roanoke St
Eddie Hubbard
Boeing Airplane Company
Man Fatally Shot After Night Out Sparks Love Triangle Tale
James Hendry, 40, died after being shot by John Walrod, 37, who says Hendry passed his ex wife Mae Walrod’s house as Walrod walked behind him seeking a reunion. Walrod surrendered to residents at 20th Ave N and Galer St after the shooting near the Walrods’ former home. Hendry died at Seattle General Hospital. Walrod remains in jail as detectives probe the case.
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James Hendry
John Walted
Walter
Walrod
Hendry
Seattle General Hospital
20Th Ave
E. Galer Sr
J. L. Norie
20Th Ave. N
Waitress
Mae Walrod
Mae
James Doom
del Norte Hotel
Seventh Ave
Walrods
N. Broadway
San Juan Fish Co
Bulldog Bites Cop Hansen in Odd Street Incident
Patrolman Hansen, patrolling near Third Avenue and Prince Street, was attacked by a bulldog that bit into his leg and ripped his trousers at 316 Vinest. He notified the pound to capture the dog and sheltered in a barrel before heading home for repairs.
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Hansen
Third Ave
Prie St
Pound
Abatement Proceedings Target Flora Co and Seattle Trunk Co
Federal court action filed by the district attorney seeks to close the Flora Co site at 421 24th Ave S for one year. Defendants Pomzio Mazzona Mary Rosa Mazzona and J Giordano were arrested after a June 28 raid that found mash and grape. criminal cases against them are pending. The trio claimed perfume making, not liquor.
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Flora Co
Seattle Trunk Co
24Th Ave. S
Pomzio Mazzona
Mary Rosa Mazzona
J. Giordano
Staples to Decline Say Food Agents
In San Francisco a luncheon symposium of purchasing agents forecast price declines for most staples except gasoline and some foods. W. B. Plumer of California Packing predicted 9 cent sugar by January 1 and said canned goods would not drop for many months. P. W. Stamps of California Central Creameries predicted butter would fall after the first of the year to a new low for 1920.
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San Francisco
W. B. Plumer
California Packing Corporation
Plumer
P. W. Stamps
California Central Creameries
MacSwiney Briefly Rests During Hunger Strike
Lord Mayor MacSwiney, after a sudden collapse, recovered and slept several hours today in London. The bulletin arrives on the 61st day of his hunger strike.
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London
MacSwiney
Star Carriers Attend Pantages Show
Two hundred Star carriers were guests of Edgar Milne the Pantages manager Friday night. The group sat in the gallery and gave every act a rousing ovation.
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Edgar Milne
Pantages Theatre
City Bread Station Urged for Seattle By Councilman
Councilman Robert B. Hesketh urged establishing a municipal bread depot in Seattle to cut living costs and promised milk depot legislation if the dairyman retailers dispute remains unresolved. He criticized Mayor Caldwell on street car fare hikes and predicted a forthcoming zone system to shift transit costs to homeowners.
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Seattle
Robert B. Hesketh
Hesketh
Milk Commission
Caldwell
Milk Peace Meet Monday Arbitration to begin
The milk commission nears final formation with May or Hugh M Caldwell stating arbitration between dairymen and retailers will start Monday morning. Producers and distributors will name two representatives Saturday afternoon. A one year price fixing method will be drafted. Members named include Joseph Passenneau A R Priest and Dr F E Smith.
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Milk Commission
Hugh M. Caldwell
Arbitration Board
Joseph Passenneau
Bureau of Farm Markets
State Agricultural College
Pullman
A. R. Priest
Civic Bureau
The
Chamber of Commerce
F. E. Smith
Three Auto Accidents on Bothell Road Today
A series of three crashes on Bothell Road today left one person seriously injured and multiple others unaccounted for. Imperial Taxicab driver Joe Schull escaped with minor injuries after his car overturned near Lake City, while a girl identified as Miss Leitch, likely false, was hospitalized with bruises. Witnesses say two men and two women fled the scene and were later seen boarding a Seattle-bound stage. Police pursue leads as charges over possible liquor transport are considered.
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Bothell
Imperial Taxicab Company
Joe Schull
Greenwood Ave
Lake City
Schull
Stringer
Seattle
Miss Leitch
Minor Ave
Wild Party
R. L. Prentice
Maltby
Canfield
George D. Cundy
Cundy
Everett
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Doubdiedac v
Pa 4 Ca
Special Engagement
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
Clarence Reames
Hal Armstrong
Drew Vaughn
Andrew
Leroy Hamacy
Amsey
12Th Ave. W
Remaey
Vaughn
Tramsey
Beattie
Ramsey
Sher
Roy Rameeey
Roy Ramseey
B. C
AIR Mail
Bulldog
Cop Hansen
U. S
Meier
Bothell Road
Bothell Highway
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