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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1921
Page
4
Mrs. Ben Palmer labels Pastor John Spencer a vampire and says she will testify to his alleged murder of his wife. She details arrangements at the Duncks home, drug use, threats, and curses, and notes warnings about a Lake County trip where Mrs. Spencer died.
In San Jose the district attorney announced that Mrs. Duncks, labeled the other woman in the Rev. John Spencer case, has been identified as Mrs. E. D. Barber who arrived in San Jose two weeks ago. Spencer faces a pending Lakeport trial on a charge of killing his wife Emma Spencer, with the defense still claiming accidental drowning.
Frank J. Dolan 18, a teamster, was captured after allegedly confessing to two armed robberies at Logan's confectionery and Reary Howard grocery with a pencil hidden in his coat. He reportedly admitted a third holdup on a jitney bus line and another at Wedeen's store, totaling multiple thefts with combined cash. Dolan identified by victims and held at central police station.
The narrator recalls waking in a crowded dormitory at Stellacoom, misidentified as King County Hospital, with a cut mouth and infection after being restrained. She endures harsh treatment, rude attendants, and subsists on scraps and blue milk while seeking her husband and freedom.
William A. Hightower, facing mounting evidence, shifts alibi about Father Patrick Healin’s death. District Attorney Swart reports Hightower now says no auto trip to Salada beach with Doris Shirley, instead turning toward Daly City then Ingleside. Dolly Mason not mentioned recently.
In San Francisco on August 23 1921 the Women s Christian Temperance Union resumes its pledge to enforce the Volstead act and oppose its modification. Dr Robert C Matthews representing Prohibition Commissioner Roy A Haines denounces attacks as camouflage under personal liberty and Americanism likening the liberty movement to a fragile bubble.
Chicago aug 23 the mother of Ralph Obenchain said she would rather see him buried than live with his divorced wife Madalynne who is under arrest in los angeles in the Kennedy murder case. Mrs Obenchain traveled from south whitely indiana planning to go to los angeles to try to stop a reunion but canceled the trip on friends advice.
Seattle Day at the 13th Southwest Washington Fair invites travelers to join the Chamber of Commerce delegation for an 8 10 departure and 7 p.m. return on Wednesday. A sleeping car option may extend the Seattle visit to Thursday morning. Round trip fare is 6.88 dollars with races livestock exhibits and carnival gaiety advertised.
Don Burdick, UW graduate of 1920, is named a student in the Chinese Maritime Customs service. He will join the American legation in Peking as the sole U S appointee this year. Vallejo report notes Mrs L C Wells killed in a motor crash six miles from her destination after a Michigan drive.
In Tacoma a woman jailed as Mrs William A Stubbs is suspected of being Maude Moore the Knoxville auto dealer’s felonious killer. Knoxville police identify a photo as Moore. two officers with extradition papers travel to confirm.
Dublin August 23 Sinn Fein council and local leaders gathered despite government ban to consider replies to Lloyd George peace offers. Secret Vatican message to De Valera guarded within Sinn Fein circles as Dail Eireann met in secret to approve any Irish response. The hierarchy’s possible input raised hopes for a peaceful outcome.
Clara Smith Hamon, acquitted of the murder of Jake L. Hamon in Ardmore Oklahoma, wed motion picture director John W. Gorman in Los Angeles on the prior Monday despite earlier statements to reporters that she would not marry again.
The ZR2 dirigible left its hangar at 7 am with 21 aboard for a test flight from Putnam. Weather permitting it will sail for America next Sunday, with trials to study performance at varying altitudes. A British crew piloted the test. Americans will take over after trials.
Seattle residents may witness the ZM2, the world’s greatest flying ship, within months if the navy finds a transcontinental trip feasible. Theodore Roosevelt acts for the secretary of the navy in a letter to Seattle Chamber of Commerce President Robert Boyns. The chamber urged Puget Sound as a permanent base for the airship.
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the Bruno residence at 4454 Brandon Street shortly after midnight Tuesday. W. K. Bruno his wife and child escaped by leaping from a shattered window as flames engulfed the building. The loss totaled about 4000 with 2000 in insurance. neighbors aided the family in night clothes.
Footwear for children with boys brown or black gunmetal shoes in English or foot shape last, heavy Goodyear welt soles, leather or rubber heels, sizes 1 to 6 at $5.00. Growing Girls One Strap Slippers in brown calfskin with perforated decoration and saddle strap, oak sole, low heel, sizes 2 1 4 to S A B C D widths, $6 50. UPPER MAIN FLOOR THE BON MARCHE.
Advertises soft fleecy outing flannel fabric 27 inches wide offered in pink blue and tan checks and stripes, full bolts and perfect goods available for purchase.
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