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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1921

Page

24

Brumfield property to be sold for creditors in Roseburg

In Roseburg Oregon on August 26 the personal property of Dr M Brumfield and the estate are placed in trust for creditors. W Harris administrator says Brumfield owes over 20000 dollars. Prosecution continues with Neuner announcing Hammersley appointed to aid in the case. Grand jury convenes next week with trial likely start September 7. A separate tale links a pink underwear box containing 1000 dollars found with a Shakespeare book to Brumfield and the alleged shipping of funds to himself.

Roseburg Ore M. Brumfield Dennis Russell W. Harris Brumfield United Prose Neuner Joseph L. Hammersley Muir County Douglas County Eugene Ttle Hemural Ian Dr. Grumfield Whitney

Olympia Woman Wins Semi to Meet Jones in Golf Championship

Westmore builder J W Douglas of Westmore creates Miss Jeannette Kinmey of Cleveland who defeats Mrs Frances Hadfield to reach the championship. Mrs Melvin Jones of Olympia advances after a close semi final, setting up a title clash.

Olympia Moreland Lil Irs J. W. Douglas Westmore Jeannette Kinmey Cleveland Melvin Jones Frances Hadfield Mil Douglas Jones

Would Take Father's Seat Aims to Be Congresswoman

Chicago August 26 Mrs Winifred Mason Buck daughter of late Congressman William K Mason seeks the vacant seat in Congress. She campaigns from a small Loop office with a $200 fund and a platform focused on education. She runs as an independent promising a clean fight and urges common sense to curb extremism.

Winifred Mason Buck Congress William KK. Mason

Three Burglaries Reported In Late Thursday Night Theft

Burglars struck thrice causing losses of over 250 dollars in three separate raids. In the Denny building office a par key opened a door and a sealskin coat valued at 125 dollars belonging to Elsie Orr was stolen. A tobacco box and 85 dollars were taken from B J Currian at 4716 W Dawson. A burglar targeted Thora Bartelson at 814 Union St taking a pin cushion jewelry box powder puff and fur and silk undergarments. Harlan Knight sustained three broken ribs in a fight scene in The Iron Trail.

Denny Elsie FR. Orr B. J. Currian W. Dawson Currian

City seeks tough ordinance to hire Americans only

Mayor Hugh M Caldwell urged an ordinance to force contractors on city projects to employ only American citizens. He wants the board of public works empowered to forfeit contracts if aliens are used, arguing current charter language is vague and easily evaded. The move follows an injunction blocking a similar order and aims to place responsibility on contractors. Also notes the sweet potato crop estimate at 114000000 bushels and a watch escapement wheel making 781000 revolutions yearly.

Hugh M. Caldwell Caldwell Walter I. Meter Board of Public Works Ecity

Infantile Paralysis Spreads as Deaths Increase in State

Reports show three Seattle victims and over seventy cases on the estate under quarantine. Dr Paul A Turner warns the public to seek early serum treatment, observe strict isolation, and notify authorities at onset of symptoms to curb the outbreak.

Seattle Beatle Paul A. Turner State Board of Health Turner

First U S Relief Train En Route to Russia

Riga Aug 26 The first train bearing American Relief Administration workers to famine struck Russia moves toward its destination as hundreds of peasants Latvian and Russian crowd the platform to wish the visitors Godspeed. The detachment includes Carroll Finke Turner and six others. Emigrants in box cars show hunger and sorrow while shiny American relief cars attract attention.

Riga American Relief Administration Russia Carroll A. BK. A Relief Administration Harry Finke New York Vance Elston Turner

Filipinos Hold Up Jap and Steal $600

Filipino hold-up men stopped K Ogawa a 68 year old Japanese merchant near 10th avenue and King street late Thursday night and robbed him of 600 dollars saved for years for a planned trip to Japan. The attackers halted him with guns and recovered the money from an inside pocket.

K. Ogawa 10Th Ave King St Ogawa Japan

Peddler Held for Shirt Theft Here

Edward Pack was arrested Friday on a charge of entering a Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul freight car in the Seattle station on the night of August 20 and stealing shoes and shirts valued at 200 dollars with four other men. Pack was arrested while trying to

Edward Pack Seattle Pack

Harding admits rival beats him at Washington golf cup

Warren G. Harding, president and Marion Star editor, conceded he is not Washington's top golfing reporter. Robert J. Bender, head of the United News bureau, won the cor respondent's tournament trophy, prompting Harding to award the cup and praise Bender's effort.

Washington Warren G. Harding Marion Star White House Robert J. Bender United News Bureau Bender

Alleged Confession Ties Suspect to Wider Plot

Police investigate an alleged confession and hunt for major accomplices as part of a broader criminal case. Authorities say the suspect implicated others, widening the search and prompting intensified inquiries.

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