Former Washington Supreme Court Justice Arrested in Seattle
James B. Reavis, once a Washington supreme court justice under Governor Rogers, was found wandering Capitol Hill in a night robe and laughing. At Seattle General Hospital Dr. I B Greene said he is insane, with the condition closely watched and possibly temporary. Reavis, who arrived from eastern Washington months ago, left home after growing restless in a small house.
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Seattle
James B. Reavis
Washington Supreme Court
John R. Rogers
Capitol Hill
City Hospital
I. B. Greene
Supreme Court
Puff Smoke Test At Olympia Court Sparks Civil Defiance
At Olympia on June 11 the city and county failed to enforce a smoking ban in the superior court. Attorney Vance and Attorney George Israel openly smoked in Judge Miller's presence and were not arrested. Prosecutors and police await a test case from a larger city while shifting responsibility to one another.
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Olympia
Vance
Miller
Superior Court
George Israel
Mail Delay Complaint From Wenatchee to Seattle
Senator Jones filed a complaint with the postmaster general over delays in Wenatchee Seattle mail. The issue cites a night train that arrives in Seattle next morning and Wenatchee residents urge mailing on that train. Opal Nelson, daughter of Dr. N Nelson, is reported to be recovering well from a double fracture.
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Washington
Wenatchee
Seattle
Senator Jones
Opal Nelson
N. Nelson
Culp
Wanted 10 Go 10 County Jail
Peter Hovland known to police and horticulturists appeals in Yakima to be jailed for 30 days to combat drinking. He says two years sober, relapse in North Yakima, seeks county jail sentence. Judge cannot grant. jurisdiction lies with superior court for habitual drunkards. Hovland ready to proceed.
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Peter Hovland
North Yakima
Yakima
Wenatchee
John McCay
Hovland
Marriage costs soar under new law in Vancouver WA
The June 10 change to the marriage code raises fees across the board in Clarke County. Examined for marriage costs range from 5 to 25 dollars per person, couples may pay up to 50 dollars more, ministers charge 5 dollars, licenses 3 dollars, totaling about 58 dollars for a wedding. Four couples wed Wednesday and eight yesterday as a result.
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Vancouver
Wash
Cupid
Clarke County Medical Association
Swain
Saloon Closures Enforce 1 A.M. Shutdowns Citywide
Beginning Monday, saloons must close at 1 a.m. in this city. It is expected blinds will be arranged to provide a clear view inside the establishments at all times.
Walker vs Walker ends with divorce in superior court
The Walker versus Walker divorce petition was granted last night, ending yesterday's sensational trial in the superior court. The case drew much interest in Leavenworth where the couple were well known. Mrs J L Robertson and sister Mrs Breckenridge returned from Seattle after a brief visit to the fair and friends in Tacoma.
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Walker
Leavenworth
J. L. Robertson
Breckenridge
Seattle
Tacoma
Geyser Basin Feature At Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expo
The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition opens in Seattle in June and features a Geyser basin at the center of the grounds. A photo shows part of the pool, 100 yards in diameter, which when active will reproduce the famed Old Faithful geyser from Yellowstone Park.
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Seattle
Holm backs Meigs for speaker amid rival bids
Representative Holm is noncommittal on Meigs or Slayden but expresses strong support for keeping Meigs as speaker, calling him an ideal presiding officer and fair in rulings despite past foes and promises. He sees no viable rival for the post in the upcoming special session.
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Representative Holm
Meigs
Slayden
Representative Meigs
Holm
Cashmere Drugist Arrested for Unlicensed Liquor Sales
Sheriff Ferguson arrested H. J. Richards a Cashmere druggist for selling liquor without license or prescription. Informant Clyde Angstead says he bought half a pint each of whisky and brandy after entering the store last Sunday. Richards bonds set at 500 dollars and faces arraignment in superior court soon with Cross and Porter defending.
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Cashmere
Sheriff Ferguson
H. J. Richards
Clyde Angstead
Richards
Tomor
Great Northern Declines to Release Records for Spokane Grand Jury
Louis W Hill announces the Great Northern board will not turn over railroad records to the Spokane grand jury in the M J Gordon indictment. He denies any promise to release all files, citing a Minnesota rule against sending company records out of state. Also noted are Tacoma visitor W H Tewkesbury seeking local loan funds and a Presbyterian church youth gathering.
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Minnesota
People and visitors pass through town and travel notices
Oliver Bates and family of Lake Wenatchee are spending a few days here. Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Lail and son George returned from Seattle. Mrs. Gus Saxs and Sam Morris visit C. A. Fraley. F. Raines and family arrived from Indiana seeking a location. Oscar Longsworth and family from Van Wert Ohio look for a site. C. A. Ball and wife left for Seattle to attend the fair. Guy Burrell left for Cashmere to run his uncle's ranch. Miss McGinnis of Waterville travels home from the state university. A small blaze behind Earl Clayton's blacksmith shop caused no damage. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Thompson depart for Seattle for the summer. Presbyterian Brotherhood members leave for Spokane to attend a convention.
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Oscar Longsworth
Vancert
Ohio
C. A. Ball
Seattle
Guy Burrell
Cashmere
Miss McGinnis
Waterville
State University
Earl Clayton
A. E. Thompson
Church Young People Enjoy Evening at Walla Walla Home
Mrs. H. M. Muncn hosted local Christian church youth on Thursday at her Walla Walla street home. Mrs. Mooney and Prof. Van Haverskerke provided music for the gathering. Ice cream and cake were served.
Washington to Cut Down War Armament
Secretary Meyer will recommend holding all battleships of the Atlantic fleet in reserve except 16 active ships as part of a 1910-11 budget retrenchment under President Taft. The plan preserves two new battleships and 3000 additional enlisted men while shifting manpower to remaining ships.
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Washington
Atlantic
Meyer
Taft
Beautiful Horn Cultural Gift to J Louis MacEvoy
A decorative cabbage gift with onions lettuce and radishes was presented to vaudeville performer J Louis MacEvoy at Wenatchee theater. The inscription praises Wenatchee valley produce and his theater appeal with humorous lines about local agriculture and digestion.
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Chewawa
J. Louis MacEvoy
Wenatchee Theater
MacEvoy
Bridge cost checks begin on Wenatchee span purchase
The Washington highway board led by J M Snow, Lewis, and Clausen started auditing vouchers for the Wenatchee bridge original cost as the state plans to buy it. The bridge company corrected title defects to the attorney general’s satisfaction, with results pending interims and Warren Cole of Indiana visiting for the summer. Dr Hoxsey of Leavenworth was in town on business yesterday.
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Olympia
Highway Board
J. M. Snow
Lewis
Clausen
Wenatchee Bridge
Warren Cole
Indiana
Dr. Hoxsey
Leavenworth
Clergymen face changes under new marriage law in Clarke county
Prosecuting Attorney Kemp and County Auditor Godfrey warn that old licenses expire June 10 and marriages must follow the new law. Do E Hamilton and Miss Mattie Rawlins obtained an old license to avoid compliance, but the ceremony must use a new license. Clarke county physicians set high fees for marriage affidavits, with $25 per affidavit or $60 per couple, though no applicants have yet appeared. A standard affidavit form is shown. Also notes Wenatchee Military band program tonight at 8 in the park with marches and intermezzos.
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Kemp
Godfrey
Do. E. Hamilton
Leavenworth
Mattie Rawlins
Clarke County
State of
Washington
Fruit Growers Buy Auto Purchases in Wenatchee Valley
Three new cars will arrive for Wenatchee fruit growers in the next days. J. R. Taylor bought a 28 horsepower seven passenger Cadillac. H. A. Chapin bought a five passenger twenty horsepower Buick. A. V. Huff is in Seattle and will order a car.
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Wenatchee
J. R. Taylor
H. A. Chapin
A. V. Huff
Seattle
Bank building for Cashmere planned at $10,000
W T Richie of Spokane draws plans for a new two and a half story brick structure for the State Bank of Cashmere. The bank is owned by J J Browne. The building will be 33 by 50 feet with a basement half above ground and constructed of pressed brick costing about $10,000.
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W. T. Richie
Spokane
State Bank of Cashmere
J. J. Browne
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