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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1921
Page
23
A masked bandit hailed by police fired on a speeding car driven by A G Mor at Third Ave and Charleston. Mor sped away while the gunman crouched over the wheel firing through the car. Police pursued across the city as they searched for the lone bandit linked to a prior robbery of Frank Rhodes near his home.
A man identified as Ed Almy faces a charge of manslaughter to be sent to Superior Court Friday. He was recently found guilty of injuring Panadees and causing the death of a girl on Ninth Avenue and Madison Street. The state lists seven passengers involved and the vehicle as the killing instrument.
Prosecutors expect a tenth arrest Friday in a liquor case involving a $40,000 liquor theft from a federal warehouse in August. The ninth indicted man, Charles, turned himself in after learning of the warrant. the Gabbs Dock & Warehouse Co. figure Ford also surrendered. The group faces five counts alleging conspiracy to rob the warehouse.
Police seek A B McDonald after an urgent appeal from his sister. A note from their mother in Portland asks for contact. Mrs 8S B Habersham at 547 E Portland Street is referenced for forwarding details.
A diary style piece from Seattle describes a rainy Thursday aboard a Madison streetcar. The conductor shouts street names like Becon avenue and Travahavenue, noting new and changing street signs, and expressing delight in the jolty ride and urban discovery. The author jokes about mail to the dead letter office and imagines future postal routes up the hill.
Bridges known as Fighting Bob led port development in Seattle, facing strong opposition yet pushing a vast publicly owned port system. His radical reform style and decisive leadership defined a era, though some feared his bold approach cost him the governorship to Louis F. Hart.
The death toll from a head on collision of two Union Pacific trains near The Dalles Oregon rose to ten. The tenth body, an unidentified tramp, was found under the wreckage of engine No 17 while three other unidentified victims were discovered earlier, bringing total unidentified dead to four.
Detectives Ernie Yoris and C. C. Fortner raided a house at 2123 FE. Jones Sr. and recovered Helen Olds 16 daughter of Co. FE. Olds. Six people were arrested including John Long 38 proprietor and his wife Mrs. John Long. The girl was relieved to be back with her parents.
William Pennett Linn 75 a pioneer transfer man in Seattle died Friday morning at his home 749 North 74th street He had lived in Seattle 25 years after moving from Castle Rock Five years earlier he was struck by a car and never fully recovered Funeral services will be held at 10 am Sunday under the auspices of the Eagles at Rafferty chapel
Petition by Cowen Park and Roosevelt Heights residents seeks writ of mandamus to compel Sound Transit to provide auto bus service. Hearing scheduled for 9:00 a m before Superior Judge J T Ronald.
Pennsylvania railroad announced it distributed $1,354,683 in retirement pensions to former workers during the first six months of 1921. The payout reflects ongoing support for aged and disabled employees as the system ages.
Wilson plans a rallying call to supporters urging renewed effort to vindicate league ideals. He notes allies willing to accept U S terms for entry and hints events point toward U S membership despite opposition.
Premier Briand arrived in Havre aboard the Hiner Paris from America and told a city hall delegation he is confident the noble object of the Washington conference will be obtained. He said Washington was reachable with a lawyer's brief showing the case's justice and returned filled with confidence.
London dispatch reports former Prime Minister Lloyd George plans to sail to Washington on December 10 with his daughter Miss Macgan Lloyd George. The trip aims to aid an army conference and counter Premier Briand's dire European warnings.
Seattle Eagles from Aerie No 1 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles traveled to Auburn Thursday night to assist in initiating 50 new members of Auburn Aerie 1499. The mood rose as volunteers helped welcome the new inductees amid the floods.
The report outlines talks on Far East defense and Japanese interests in Manchuria. It notes focus on submarine issues and France and Italy allocations, with Britain signaling a push to abolish submarines if backed by others.
London dispatch reports the worst Ireland violence since the truce with two policemen killed during a 3 am jail attack in Londonderry. Prisoners rioted and attempted escape while wardens and civilians were arrested. police say the fatalities were caused by strangulation after being gagged.
John Malovich sued the Midway proprietors for $40 after refusing to honor $60 in poker chips. Justice of the Peace John B. Wright awarded $60, noting Malovich paid cash for 860 worth of chips and won 10 worth, but the $10 gambling debt could not be collected.
Sinn Fein peace delegation rushed to Dublin to confer with Eamonn de Valera and the cabinet on whether to pursue peace or war in Ireland. The Irish cabinet weighs Lloyd George's latest proposal, whose rejection could spark renewed hostilities.
Herman Levine pleaded guilty in U S district court on Friday to stealing a filover and was not sentenced by Judge Jeremiah Neterer who said he might think the court prejudiced. Levine awaits sentencing later by Judge Cushman.
McNab cites lack of detailed statements from Mine Rappe and failure to summon Trambing Maude Belmont as key issues in the case. A threat to shoot Arbuckle on leaving the courtroom if acquitted prompted heightened security after the poisoning of defense star Irene Morgan, prompting extreme precautions for the comedian.
A threatening letter to Milton Cohen and his client references a fat friend while a Los Angeles nurse in a poisoning case hovers between life and death after ingesting aspirin. A gray haired man is sought as the suspected poisoner. The Arbuckle trial atmosphere grows tense as Prosecutor Friedman presents the comedian as an arch criminal.
Belfair resident Annie M Burgens of the American Humane Association circulates a statewide appeal urging livestock owners to provide proper food water air light space shelter and protection from weather during winter. She notes a misdemeanor law and asks sheriffs constables and police to enforce it, warning against needless animal suffering and starvation.
Gavin McNab defense attorney argued Arbuckle was a genial host and helper to the sick while prosecutors pressed the state case. The opening arguments concluded yesterday with both sides set to deliver final remarks this afternoon in a highly watched trial.
Manila dispatch reports anger at General Leonard Wood over obstruction tactics used against past governors. Leaders of the radical independence movement may repeat such actions as Wood appeals for calm and cooperation from Filipinos while pursuing policy aims amid tension with foreign capital and the San Francisco trade delegation.
Inspector Hang Damm was re-elected president of the Policemen's Relief Association. Other officers include Sergeant Zimmerman as vice president, Lieutenant W. E. Justus as secretary, and Patrolman Frank Ducett as treasurer. Lieutenant J. C. Wickeman retired as trustee and was replaced by Sergeant Bill Uniand. A verdict was predicted in time for Ar buckle to catch a late train to Los Angeles.
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