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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1921
Page
8
John Koenamann Jr of San Francisco is jailed on charges of murderous assault after his wife was found with a bullet wound. He initially told hospital staff the shooting was accidental, then reportedly admitted the wife urged him to claim it was an accident and described a quarrel that led him to fire.
Washington reports cleared obstacles for Manuel Herrick, Oklahoma congressman, in his anti beauty contest push as authorities reveal a police decoy used to verify his claim. An impersonating officer apologized to Herrick for turning letters to postal authorities, while the impersonated women deny involvement. The trap was arranged at the request of postal authorities.
Gen Wu Pei Fu, leader of the Chinese republican revolt, has taken Yochow without bloodshed. The city was bombarded with blank shells from a warship as troops entered. Wu Pei Fu proposes a national conference of provincial representatives to unify the republic under one government. The insurgents, though defeated, appear to seek peace.
Anna May Wong, a 16 year old rising screen star, says she will forgo a full film career if it harms her family business at her father’s Chinese laundry. She continues to act by day and pin shirts by night, maintaining both her screen fame and family duties while weighing future choices.
The Star reports the widow Mary Heva received 199.75 from the relief fund she endured after her home burned. Citizens contributed cash and clothing including 3.00 from Henry Noble and 6.00 from Wm Hamilton. A large clothing bundle was donated by Mrs. C. H. Worboya as the campaign ends with thanks from Mrs. Heva and The Star.
Fire at the Rockaway Point naval air station hangar destroyed a small dirigible. Naval officers reported no injuries and the incident occurred today.
Portland reports W R Bryan, second oldest in the Secret Service Bureau, has been asked by William J Burns to resign. Bryan, active in wartime investigations, worked on Woerndle, Albers, and Marle Equi cases during the war period.
The council discussed amending the building code to allow an auto accessory company to operate in the Triangle building. The change would permit the business if not conflicting with a second floor school, which currently blocks a garage on that site.
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