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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1921

Page

12

Y Denies Knowledge Of Murder In Spokane Past Case

Ted Bender an 18 year old boy said he killed Anna Webber in 1911 and later recanted claiming number of his statements were made to create a sensation. He told Detective Cap Tennant he was a playmate of Webber's brother and admitted nothing about a nurse with evidence. He faces charge for attempting to entice others to run away with him.

Ted Bender Anna Webber Spokane Young Bender Cap: Tennant Sacred Heart Hospital Bender Webber Capt. Tennant Miss Webber

Destitute man tries to pawn wooden leg for bogus fund

John Stephen was found guilty of collecting money for a fake orphan fund in London on April 12. He claimed his wife was ill and begged funds for his family, even attempting to pawn his wooden leg to raise money. He received a 10 dollar fine.

London John Stephen

Seattle Business Leaders Rally to Dismiss Pessimism

About 200 Seattle business leaders met at the Pig’n Whistle to pledge optimism about the city’s future. Dr. Mark A. Matthews and Carl E. Crosson urged facts over fear, condemning exaggerated advertising and urging constructive, confident action to promote Seattle’s prosperity.

Seattle Mark A. Matthews Carl E. Crosson

Seattle urged to show its advantages to the world

Dr. W. E. Waldo president of the American Osteopathic association spoke to the Chamber of Commerce publicity bureau at the Bon Marche tea rooms Monday. He said Seattle’s problem is not depression but misperceptions created by locals and urged the city to publicize its advantages beyond its borders.

Seattle W. E. Waldo American Osteopathic Association Florida Waldo Chamber of Commerce

Beattie and Hester Hasford Urge Seattle Prosperity

Hester Hasford speaking at the Press Club auditorium urged Seattle residents to embrace local opportunities and sell the city to themselves. She warned against pessimism and emphasized confidence in Seattle’s prosperity and growth potential.

Beattie Hester Hasford Press Club City Federation of Women's Clubs Seattle

Burnham’s Kalos Toilet Requisites and Downstairs Store ads

An advertisement rundown lists Burnham’s Kalos Toilet Requisites in soft Jersey garments with Tuxedo fronts and multiple color shades priced at $10.00, followed by a broader Downstairs Store sale of beauty products. Items include Fairy Fluff Face Powder 50¢ and Kalos Aura Foam Shampoo 60¢ among many skin and hair care products.

Marcel

How to Develop a Greater Seattle speech

A speaker Miss Hosford addresses topics on urban growth with a focus on Seattle. She plans a session titled How to Develop a Greater Seattle and will discuss internal problems of the U. S. Government at the same venue Friday.

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