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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1921
Page
9
Los Angeles reports no clear answers in the Durand McCauley case as detective work continues. Lydia Pergke, 20, says she drove with the two men after meeting them hours before the discovery. An autopsy is planned to determine if the wounds indicate homicide or suicide.
Dr. Robert Glark Yeaney II, organizer of northwest physicians in the army medical corps, died of heart failure in his Portland offices yesterday. He held a lieutenant colonel in the army.
Lieutenant Mina Van Winkle, head of the Metropolitan Police woman’s station and president of the National Policewoman’s Association, advocates placing policewomen in every American town. She has promoted the idea for three years and is internationally known as an expert.
A Washington program cites 360 US police departments employing women and notes 20 women in the metropolitan force. The effort focuses on diverting girls from crime, keeping records separate, and guiding youths to church and community ties. Calls grow for a national training station for policewomen.
J Mitchell of 216 John St recounts severe pain back headaches and nerves. After one Tanlac bottle he reports a stomach like new and no further sickness, gaining weight and energy, and plans to recommend Tanlac widely. Bartell Drug Stores sell it in Beattle.
Atlanta reports the U.S. government will deploy 50 investigators to assist Georgia in an inquiry into negro peonage. Vincent Hughes, head of the U S bureau of investigation, announced the move as the grand jury begins its probe. Authorities warn of alleged death farms and cruel overseers guarding enslaved workers. Governor Dorsey urges swift prosecution of mob violence against negroes.
Unconfirmed reports from El Paso say former Governor Cantu of Lower California was picked for Mexico’s president by rebel factions in Santonia. San Diego sources deny rumors of a Cantu bid, noting Cantu’s exile to Los Angeles and later work in Washington as part of the Mexican lobby.
Three one act playlets are set for next Friday night at the YWCA theatre Seattle Players present Embers by George Middleton Fancy Free by Stanley Houghton and Beyond by Alice Geratenberg The troupe recently staged George Bernard Shaw Major Barbara and the program is tied to the Community Service Dramatic Institute now in session here.
A huge diamond owned by former Sultan Mulai Hafid of Morocco was brought to Barcelona. Preliminary reports say the sultan is negotiating with King Alfonso for the sale of the stone.
Mrs. Minnie A. Cornelius asks Superior Court to reopen and rehear her 1919 divorce from Carrol C. Cornelius to redistribute community property. She alleges he wrote affectionate letters to lull her into sleep while claiming marital finances rose from under $2,000 to over $50,000 and that he used deceit to gain control of rights and funds.
A Seattle drive raises 1000 tons of Seattle flour to aid Near East orphans left by war famine. Households and grocers join as women volunteers solicit donations in stores and offices to support Beattie’s quota, keeping funds local to sustain Seattle industry and employment.
In Los Angeles on April 26 James A. Murdock described as a psychist and clairvoyant charged a mother $199 for a so called scientific kiss given to 17 year old ENiie Blackburn. The board of supervisors weighs revoking Murdock’s license as he denies the charges.
Advertisement urges families to bring home Boktt French pastries, highlighting flaky layers and sweet fillings as a tasty indulgence.
A 16 year old girl may testify against Pete Haines in a case of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Judge Warren Hagget will decide if Juvenile Judge Ren Lindsey will remit a $500 fine or a jail term for contempt of court. The girl seeks public trial to highlight the dangers to young girls and to help bring a man believed to threaten their safety to justice.
The House was urged to transfer all prohibition enforcement to the Department of Justice in a bill by Representative Mi0 of Maryland, described as a counter attack to Representative Volstead of Minnesota and his plan to make the dry law harsher.
Mia Juranda Wethington, age two, of Clementevilla, Kentucky, is cutting her third set of teeth in Elazabret town on a date in April.
Mrs. O Manskin of Los Angeles recounts nervouse breakdown and severe stomach trouble softened after two weeks on Dr Williams Pink Pills. She reports stronger nerves, relief from heart palpitations, and ability to eat solid food with renewed strength. She praises the tonic and notes mail order availability at sixty cents a box.
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