100 years ago: Lawrence bigamist on the run from authorities

From the Lawrence Daily Journal-World for Feb. 28, 1911:

  • “A little matrimonial carelessness may cause Wallace K. Pringle some slight embarrassment. Wallace became enamored of an affinity before his degree of divorce became operative, and after securing a license to wed in Missouri, thoughtlessly returned to Lawrence and within the jurisdiction of the Douglas county court. This morning he and his bride made a successful race for the Santa Fe with a sheriff, two policemen, and an attorney in wild pursuit. The groom’s former wife, Mrs. Mayme Pringle, is still in town and as soon as she heard of the former’s matrimonial ventures, she phoned her attorney. The latter promptly drew a complaint charging Pringle with bigamy, and notified the officers to arrest him on sight…. It seems a petition for a divorce was filed against Pringle by Mrs. Mayme Pringle in the November term of court. In Kansas a decree of divorce does not become operative until six months have passed, and not absolute until the costs are paid.”
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