The Automatic Entertainer's Divorce

The suit for divorce filed by Wealthy Ann Baldie against Henry Baldie came up before Judge Snell in the superior court yesterday. The defendant's attorney, John D. Fletcher, moved for an order of court vacating the order restraining the defendant from having access to securities, money and valuables in the hands of the National Bank of Commerce and the Fidelity Trust company. Judge Snell held that the supreme court ruling was that the superior court could not issue a permanent restraining order without notice, and the motion was therefore granted. The defendant's answer to Mrs. Baldie's suit for divorce states that he has about 117 slot machines in operation in Tacoma, and several automatic banjos. These, Baldie alleges, are owned by the Auton Electric company, in which he is a partner. The answer further states that the income from these machines amounts to $600 per month. Judge Snell granted the plaintiff $50 attorney fees and temporary alimony of $75 per month pending the final settlement of the case.