Motion Day in Superior Court Promises Sparse Divorces
In a local superior court session a mix of motions and demurrers fill the docket. Two divorce actions head the calendar with Leavenworth’s May Cromwell versus William Cromwell alleging cruelty and non support, with King for the plaintiff and Nelson for the defendant. Mary O Keefe appears in a default divorce case represented by Attorney Thomas.
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Leavenworth
May Cromwell
Wiliam Cromwell
King
Nelson
William Cromwell
Thomas
Mary O’keefe
Johnson and OBrien Face Off In Draw Heavyweight Bout
Philadelphia May 20 Jack Johnson the heavyweight champion and Jack OBrien fought six rounds to a draw in a fast match. OBrien used speed and defense to survive Johnson’s power with Johnson’s strength forcing OBrien to knees in clinches. Johnson claimed the better showing but the bout ended even according to observers. Johnson indicated he may soon fight Al Kaufman in San Francisco.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Jack Johnson
Jack O’brien
O’brien
Johnson
9'Brien
al. Kaufman
San Francisco
Robins Sentenced to Indeterminate Term at Walla Walla
Traveling guard Lovell of the Wal la Walla penitentiary arrived this morning to convey Robins, the Leavenworth youth convicted of horse stealing, to Walla Walla for an indeterminate sentence.
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Lovell
Walla Walla Penitentiary
Robins
Leavenworth
Attorneys to Argue New Trial in Myrberg Case
This afternoon Attorneys Cross and Porter will argue the motion for a new trial in the State versus Ludwig Myrberg. Myrberg was recently convicted in the superior court on the charge of criminal assault.
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Cross & Porter
Lud
Wig Myrberg
Last Rail Laid on Milwaukee Coast Extension
The last rail to connect Chicago with Seattle on the Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound line was laid east of Hell Gate station near Butte Montana. St Paul officials including Chief Engineer E J Pierson and Supt C F Loweth witnessed the event, signaling imminent transcontinental freight service and soon through passenger trains from Chicago to coast points.
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Butte
Mont
Chicago
Seattle
Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound
Hell Hate Station
St. Paul
E. J. Pierson
C. F. Loweth
J. Frye
J. W. Frye
Missoula
Milwaukee
Wheat price surge signals months of higher flour costs
Cash wheat in the northwest is expected to stay dear months with May and July prices higher than Chicago. Mills face scarcity as old stock dries up, and traders foresee continued high flour prices as the new crop approach narrows supplies. Farmers’ holdback policies may push prices further.
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Chicago
Northwest
Europe
Leavenworth Ball Game Set for Next Sunday
A ball game with Leavenworth is planned for next Sunday afternoon. This second in the Leavenworth series follows a home win in the first game. Leavenworth has since strengthened its squad, promising a hot contest.
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Leavenworth
Jasper Garland Buys Malaga Fruit Ranch in 27 Acres
Jasper Garland purchased the 27 acre W. R. Wright fruit ranch one mile below Malaga for 18000 dollars. Twenty acres are in orchard with fourteen years age, three acres in alfalfa. Expected fall fruit value estimated at 5000 dollars. Sale handled by the Malaga Land Company.
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Jasper Garland
W. R. Wright
Malaga
Garland
Malaga Land Company
Methow Canal Trustees Tout Ditch Progress Near Blythe Holdings
Spokane May 20 Seventeen miles of ditch will be completed by the Methow Canal Company by the end of next month officials said at the annual meeting held in the Peyton building. Trustees elected include Thomas S Blythe EB Magee W G Hughes W A Bolinger and J B Valentine. Blythe has purchased stock totaling 956 shares of the 1000 in the company.
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Spokane
Methow Canal Company
J. B. Valentine
Peyton
Thomas S.blythe
Methow Company
Thomas S. Blythe
EB. F. Magee
W. G. Hughes
W. A. Bolinger
Mr. Blythe
L. MacLean
E. BR. Sargeant
Navies of World in Danger
New Orleans on May 26 reports H A Folk of the city claims a wireless spark can destroy protected magazines aboard battleships and forts from shore towers. He says one man could wreck an entire fleet in minutes and says negotiations with the U S government are pending while he keeps the method secret.
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Wright Brothers
Dayton
Fort Myer
Europe
England
New Orleans
H. A. Folk
Folk
United States
War Department
Display Smokers Arties at Olympia Cigar Stand
One of the city's prettiest display windows features Duffy's Mixture in varied can sizes arranged neatly. Latakia Turkish Havana clippings and Perique are listed among the tobaccos, with a row of pipes shown and an artistic display by Jack Swift.
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Olympia
Jack Swift
Duffy
Latakia
Havana
Holdup Men Await Preliminary Trial Tomorrow
The men arrested on the charge of holding up and robbing A. J. Brown will face a preliminary trial tomorrow forenoon. Prosecuting Attorney Kemp will be ready for the case as Mr. Brown went missing on the boat yesterday and returned today.
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A. J. Brown
Brown
Kemp
Water rentals surge as Wenatchee expands
The city’s water revenue rose from 800 to about 1400 monthly, requiring City Clerk Sumner to issue roughly 600 receipts each month. Improvements continue with mains in Wenatchee Park and northward extensions, supported by a weekly labor payroll of 289.
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Sumner
Wenatchee Park
Diamonds valued at ten thousand stolen in Los Angeles case
Suspected thief is Frank C. Chapman, brother of Mrs. Lulu M. Woodley who arrived from Norfolk to marry. Police seek him on a warrant issued by the sister after diamonds worth $10,000 vanished May 3 and a ring found in a pawn shop helped link him to the theft. Mrs. Woodley and her husband, once in the jewelry trade, reside in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
Lulu M. Woodley
Norfolk
Frank C. Chapman
Chapman
Seattle
Laying off G W Depot in Silt for new site
Railroad engineers are in the city to lay off the depot site and construction will start soon. Chief Engineer Stewart said no hindrances to work and crews are arriving to work on yard changes. A large crew is being put to work. Jap gets light fine for liquor sale. $25 penalty imposed in Leavenworth judge’s court.
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Stewart
Leavenworth
Methodist Choir Gave Concert At Local Church
The church concert drew about 350 attendees. The Methodist choir performed Mozart's Gloria with a six piece orchestra under Professor Brownell. About 32 voices sang. Lester Lede delivered Spartacus Address to the Gladiators, and Paul Garrett spoke The New South. Ice cream and cake followed. Brownell plans June performances and seeks more singers.
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Mozart
Messrs
van Haverskerke
Humphries
Mills
Bousquet
Wenner
Vaughn
Brownell
Lester Leave
Spartacus
Gladiators
Paul Garrett
New South
Love in a Tent Shatters Elopement Dream
W A Lynn and his 15 year old wife Frances Prescil wed in Portland. They tented at Moses Lake but were arrested after Porter MacLane and Constable Armstrong produced warrants. The couple, eloping three weeks earlier, agreed to return to Portland after the 35 mile drive to Moses Lake. The warrant was sworn by the bride’s mother.
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Palmer
W. A. Lynn
Frances Prescil
Moses Lake
MacLane
Portland
Wilson Creek
Oakes to Get Preliminary Tomorrow
S. E. Oakes, Norris Rowe employee, arrested Wednesday at noon on a charge of attempting a criminal assault on a little girl, will have his preliminary hearing tomorrow at 10 oclock.
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Brien
Wenatchee
Cal Ball
Wright Brothers and
Aeroplane
Wright Plac
Methow Canal
Terday
OF the City Water System
G. W
Methodist Choir
Cess
Oregon
Washington
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