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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1921
Page
20
Emmet Kilpatrick of Alabama, in Moscow, describes dire prison conditions in Russia. He says inmates endure disease, crowding, filth, and delays in medical care while famine relief debates swirl around sending aid and freeing prisoners.
M Litvinoff declares Russia ready for Americans to leave and denies government weakness from famine. He cites relief trains delivering children to better regions in Biberta Turkestan and Tula, dismisses mass refugee claims, and says about 15 million people are involved in the famine.
San Francisco police and San Mateo District Attorney Swart say Colma resident Hightower will be charged with murder in the priest kidnapping case. He remains guarded in jail as investigators note gaps in his timeline from 2 pm to 4 pm and link a threatening note to his rented typewriter. A $84,000 reward still looms for the body’s discovery, with authorities wary of possible violence.
City detectives search for Donald F. Hossman after a coroner's jury attributed the death of 4 year old Tryeve Klock to his jitney bus crash on August 1. The child was the son of Mr and Mrs John Klock of 124 N To th at. Funeral services were planned for this afternoon at the Rafferty undertaking parlor.
The Private Soldiers and Sailors Legion asks Congress to repeal the federal charter of the American Legion, accusing it of inciting lawlessness. The report notes wartime relief efforts and harsh conditions described by a survivor, including hunger, medicine shortages, and dire hospital conditions in Russia.
In Los Angeles Mrs Madalynne Obenchain and Arthur Burch face indictments for the John Belton Kennedy murder. Obenchain declares her divorced husband Ralph Obenchain will help her, and a Santa Monica beach shotgun is linked to the case. A roofing contractor William Wylie surrendered a 12 gauge shotgun found near the crime scene. Ralph Obenchain heads to Los Angeles to assist, saying he will help her.
Travel reports across Washington state show higher tourist activity. Yakima reports a 26 percent rise with about 2,000 transient cars, Chehalis notes a 60 percent increase, Spokane sees 25 percent more travel and 600 tourist cars daily, and Pasco doubles stopovers at the auto camp while Wenatchee cites lighter travel due to Blewett Pass detours.
Fred Hall portrays William Hightower as a man who started many ideas but never finished them. Hall, Bakersfield resident, says Hightower sought money and opposed religion and would flee when blocked. He compares Hightower to an unfinished race, tying it to the Rev. Healin case in Colma and Salada beach.
The report portrays William Hightower as a starter who never finished, with the world turning against him again. The phrase suggests a first person or narrative vignette about his challenged performance and public perception.
New York August 12 hospital surgeons failed to remove a tumor at the base of H P Davison due to excessive bleeding. The noted financier is not in immediate danger and another operation will be planned for a later date.
Community plans a Friday ceremony to mark the opening of the new highway linking Center and Vashon Heights. Local officials and residents anticipate a parade and remarks highlighting improved access and travel times.
A Yakima River report details Mr. G. L. sustaining an arm cut when a broken boat seat collapsed. Authorities describe the incident as an accidental injury tied to faulty seating on the vessel.
Mrs. J. KB Barnett of 3218 Puter man et. claims the $2,000 Mahoney trunk reward after notifying The Star and prompting police involvement. She says the trunk surfaced near her overlook and she discovered it at about 1 p.m. and will fight to receive the prize.
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