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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1921
Page
7
A man named Robert fired four times after a burglar entered his garage at night. The intruder fled, was wounded, and Robert confronted him before the assailant left. Schon was booked on burglary with his son as the complainant.
Bremerton General Hospital reports Emmett Kurfman improving after an ax attack by his brother. Authorities continue investigation into the assault and related family incident.
President and Mrs. Harding depart Lancaster New Hampshire by motor for Portland Maine to board the yacht Mayflower that night for the return trip to Washington They plan a lunch stop at Poland Springs
Hiroji Saito newly appointed Japanese consul in Seattle told the Chamber of Commerce council that the international disarmament conference will accomplish its purpose. He urged confidence, saying the gathering is destined to mark a great epoch in human history.
In Chicago on August 6 sheriff records reveal Nellie Ryan identified Eddie Ryan as the man killed by a wanderer in a fake holdup. The wanderer is sentenced to hang for the murder of the ragged stranger.
Funeral services for Margaret E Wilkinson age 62 of 29 16th avenue were held Saturday at 1 p m Funeral services for John 8 Coleman age 89 of 4615 Oroag street were held Friday.
United Pros. reports a partisan rift as progressives from the Republican side plan to join Democrats in an effort to oust Michigan's Senator Truman H. Newberry. Led by Borah and Kenyon, they target the 176000 expenditure for the 1918 Ford primary contest, while a Senate elections subcommittee backs Newberry's seat pending full committee vote.
Police connect the deaths of Kolze and Mrs Demmer's husband to arsenic found in all three bodies. Demmer died years earlier and Mrs Kolze later died. Demmer’s wife became Kolze’s housekeeper and claimed seeing Kolze with white powders. She said he threatened to choke her if questioned.
The Wilkes troupe starts its second week with a racy Emil Nyitray and Frank Mandel farce about a Bible publisher and a detective, promising laughs and lively dialogue. Fred Dunham leads the cast with Alice Elliott in support as the Pantages and Palace Hip circuit offer new vaudeville acts and a film feature.
In Portland attorney A W Kaste testifies before the Oregon public service commission that Oregon residents suffer rotten telephone service due to women talking too much. He asserts telephoning is too easy and desk devices facilitate excessive conversations during the Pacific Telephone rate rehearing.
Blanche Hall appeared at The Rainbow in San Francisco with a fresh number "Alice Blue Gown" from the musical Irene. The show followed her recent performances at the popular cafe as audiences enjoyed the revived hit from the stage production.
Benjamin King, 80, a Civil War veteran and resident of Washington for 43 years, died Friday at his home at 124 80th Ave. N. after a four week illness.
A narrative fragment notes artwork priced at 81.00 placed in a window on Third Avenue near Crescent Street. The description mentions painting activity and window exposure.
10 year old Vernon Kammerer of Seattle and his sister Edna Bertholomas of Spokane drowned in Hangman Creek near Spokane on Friday. Their mother Mrs. Kammerer, who attempted to save them, nearly lost her life in the attempt.
The witnesses discuss domestic influence with a wry tone as the hearing ends. The line about women keeping the lines busy stands out while a clever twist suggests resourceful critics and high chairs.
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