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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1921
Page
5
A fragmented report details an alleged abuse case in Steilacoom involving a woman named Ty Beegoy who suffered an epileptic stroke robbing speech and mobility. The account mentions hospital care, restraint, and maltreatment by attendants, presenting as a grim four-part series.
A former patient recounts brutal conditions at Stellacoom and other institutions, detailing enforced mop work, salts punishment, restraints, indifferent attendants, and neglect that left her traumatized, finally escaping to air and family care before return to the same facility.
Three thousand members of the Loyal Order of Moose were to participate in placing the cornerstone of the new Moose temple at Eighth Ave and University St. A downtown parade was to precede the ceremony with speakers including Mayor Caldwell and Benjamin Brick, deputy district supervisor, on the program.
A fragment notes a plan to visit Boldt s Advertisement after a snowfall. The readable text suggests a local routine or outing tied to a specific shop or place. No further details about dates or participants are available.
J L Anderson superintendent of King county ferries was low bidder to operate the system. He proposed to take over on current schedules and rates with a annual bonus of 75000 dollars. Hamish t Koudsen another bid offered 149000 dollars per year. Board decision to lease the system to be announced next week amid ongoing objections.
A vintage ad promises instant relief for tired feet with a warm soak using Blue Jay Foot Soap followed by Blue-Jay Foot Relief balm and Blue-Jay Foot Powder. It touts swelling and itching prevention and offers a free booklet from Bauer & Black in Chicago.
Mr and Mrs Charles T Jones of Orting undertook a long desired mountain trip after a stranger visited their store and a donor in San Francisco sent funds and a hotel reservation for their best room and meals, enabling the couple to travel.
Sam Hamilton 68 a longtime Seattle resident and former policeman died Tuesday at his home 115 Nob Hill Ave. He was known for service in the police department and for his community involvement in Seattle.
Mrs. C Cole of 906 South Hill Street Los Angeles declares Tanlac the grandest medicine after restoring her health from a fifteen year kidney disorder. She credits three bottles for rapid recovery and notes continued use keeps her appetite and energy strong. The tonic is sold in Seattle by Bartell's Drug Stores and by leading druggists nationwide.
Mr. and Mrs. Chester C. Wallace braved rivers and lakes on a Cascade Mountains vacation in a handmade catamaran named Skeeter Hawk. Built from drift wood and outfitted with barrel stave oars and wagon seat oarlocks, the craft evolved into a sailboat via patched gunny sack rigging. Wallace entered the outing photo in The Star-Piper Taft Vacation Outing contest, offering cash prizes and colored enlargements from Piper Taft. Ottawa Yukon votes on liquor importation with 423 in favor of prohibition and 828 against.
Councilman C. B. Fitzgerald announced Seattle plans a 1.1 million dollar reduction in 1922 spending from 1921 levels. The 1922 tax levy would total 6,643,565 dollars, down from 7,511,095 dollars, a cut exceeding four mills. Excludes 241,538 to cover 1921 deficit. 116,883 deficit from 1921 budget. Further reductions expected before October first.
Generous donors respond to The Star appeal for Mrs. Mary Heva widow of a home fire described as incendiary. Zonery club treasurer R F P Jay delivered a $42.80 check for the family and Johnny the crippled boy, with club members pledging ongoing support. Beth Kastner reports $54 raised from numerous locals and businesses plus additional gifts and provisions for the household.
President Harding sent nominations to the senate appointing Elsie K. Fritts of Waterville Washington as a receiver of public moneys. Also named were Carl G. Helm James W. Donnell Frank P. Tight John H. Pearce Thomas C. Queen and Fred W. Haines to various land office registers and receivers roles in Oregon and Washington.
The United States resumes minting silver dollars marking a seven year gap since the last issue. The move signals a return to a long paused coinage program and aims to boost precious metal currency availability.
About two and a half million people in Japan depend on the sea for their livelihoods, using fishing, shipping, and related work as a primary source of income. The figure highlights the sea’s central role in regional economies and communities.
An unidentified man fled last night with $500 in stolen auto tools from an Olympia garage. He dodged a volley of shots and a score of officers as he rode away on a motorcycle, outran a pursuing motorcycle officer, and vanished before reaching Tacoma where police waited.
A Long Beach fireman described as 22 was shot dead today after attempting to escape from the county jail. Deputy James Cronin shot him after the inmate attacked Deputy Patton with a club and tried to saw through a cell iron bar. The prisoner was stopped as Cronin fired a 45 caliber pistol.
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