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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1921
Page
3
Ernest Hiser, a 24 year old amputee, devised a method to photograph surgical operations for motion pictures. After three years in hospitals and operating rooms, he learned to wield delicate instruments to capture procedures for medical study. He aims to film renowned surgeons and their techniques.
Savannah report details A B Burgess of Georgia the father of 32 children with seven sets of twins and two of triplets. Twenty six offspring survive across three marriages and some twins were named by the children entering public school. The article notes Burgess refused to name duplications among his sons and daughters. Maine factories produce about 1 billion spools annually valued at 1 250 000 dollars.
A Berkeley bear mascot named Goofie recounts being expelled from the University of California after chaos with molasses and flour, a thwarted chase by a cook, and mischief in the Acacia house. The bear laments the public sale or gift and hopes to become an actor with a circus.
George Forrester of Onawa Iowa awoke three times in one night claiming his wife visiting elsewhere called him twice in dreams and finally kissed him goodbye at 2 AM The next morning a message from Sioux City reported she had died in an automobile accident at 2 45 AM just before midnight local time
Peter de Livera loved the wedding date at St Johns church but stalled at the altar because he lacked a published bana and a special license. After frantic delays involving the Swedish consul and Canterbury faculty, the ceremony failed that day and took place the following day.
The body of Hans Olson aged 79 was found dead Thursday at his home located at 2908. Police reported no immediate signs of foul play and the death is being investigated as a natural cause case, with a medical examiner to determine the exact cause.
Mme. Kaji Yajima, women’s representative of Japan, spoke to Seattle club women praising the disarmament conference. She was assisted by Secretary Mme. Azuma Moriya and Mrs. Henry Tupping, who interpreted. Yajima, 69, remains a leader of women’s activities in Japan.
Thomas Bernie, a war veteran, was arrested in Brighton on a charge of stealing three pairs of shoes to feed a family of six living on about five dollars a week. Lecluse was held for investigation.
Dee 16 Lam Yoo of Foochow China wealthiest tea merchant has divorced his dead wife on advice of southerners that his second wife who was ill could not recover unless legally separated from the spirit of the first wife he married.
Fillott avenue residents report a death prompting funeral arrangements at Mutter Worth’s. Details remain pending as the family coordinates services.
The Senate Haiti Investigating Committee wraps hearings in Santo Domingo and contemplates recommending withdrawal of American marines from Haiti. Testimony centered on alleged outrages by Capt. Charles Frederick Merkle and his men including mistreatment of natives and gruesome acts as officers moved to arrest him.
Police dry squad seized a large moonshine operation at 414 20th Ave Thursday night. Frank Clark 28 J Willing 24 and Albert Johnson 26 were arrested and held for federal officials. One hundred forty gallons of mash destroyed.
Funeral services for 77 year old Beattie resident Mrs Maria Stanley will be held Saturday at University Christian church at 1239 p.m. Burial is planned at Mount Pleasant cemetery. She died Thursday at her daughter Mere P. Matthewa, Cor lisa ave, and 1. 93d t.
Alva Lee Struthers a vocational expert from Vancouver British Columbia spoke Thursday night before the Seattle Life Underwriters at the Masonic Club on character reading of prospective customers.
Witnesses state a prisoner was slashed from throat to abdomen and Maj Tay is implicated. Pemerene promises a vigorous investigation, noting this is the first time Taylor has been involved and the guilt is linked to his death by his own act.
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