28 Dec 1921
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1921
Page
1
A collage of New Year musings and city chatter touches on probation for licenses, coaching tidbits, and odd vignettes. The piece weaves political doubt, a murder confession line, arrivals and departures, marriages, and local curiosities from Seattle and beyond.
John A. Dogskin Johnson serving life for the 1911 murder of year old Annie Lemberger was brought to Madison to testify in a hearing for Martin Lemberzer, the girl’s father, charged in the same crime.
Police search for a woman after a newborn baby was dropped from a Northern Pacific train at Pluvius station between South Bend and Chehalis. Foreman William Gunnard reported seeing a woman reach from a car and drop the infant. officers questioned passengers but found nosuspects.
Mrs. Harold McCormick daughter of John D Rockefeller was granted a divorce on desertion after a 60 minute hearing in Chicago circuit court. She testified McCormick left her in Zurich on May 27 1918 and never lived with her afterward. The case involved no disclosed property settlement and was defended by Clarence Darrow.
Coroner W. H. Carson and deputies depart Seattle Thursday to investigate the suspected murder of an aged prospector known as The Little Old Man of the Mountains near the Tolt river headwaters in the Cascades. The body was found 14 miles from Index with a rusty ax nearby and an eight of clubs card, suggesting foul play.
Washington reports ex President Wilson turned 65 today amid a flood of telegrams and letters of cheer. He faced a political defeat that had strained his health and spirits, yet Wilson seemed gratified by the tributes.
Investigators pursued a case after Tom Hirota 6 son of a Japanese rancher died Tuesday night in Auburn hospital. The incident occurred Monday near Thomas when Tom and his 12 year old brother Toki and 12 year old Leonard Peterson were hunting. Peterson fired accidentally wounding Tom in the abdomen.
A five day conference is under way at the United States veterans' bureau offices in the Arcade building. The event gathers 26 field representatives from the Pacific Northwest district to discuss program administration and veteran services.
Washington reports the French government refused the American submarine cap and instead demanded a minimum of 90 000 tons in submarines at the navy limitation committee session today. British Italian and Japanese delegates expressed regret as the talks on submarine limits ended without agreement.
Daisy Henry profiles Madge Bellamy, a petite beauty with serious drive. The actress, famed on the West Coast, rejects fashion ambitions, prefers meaningful work, and has moved from Broadway to film with Thomas H. Ince backing and a loan to King Vider for Love Never Dies.
Mrs Bertha Wilkes faces first degree murder charges in Everett for the death of Gus Danielson in her home two months ago. Her daughter Treva Pete is alleged as an accessory and will be tried with her. The defense claims Danielson shot himself while prosecutors argue the wounds show homicide. Danielson was shot three times including once in the left side back of the heart.
The newly produced Victor show stars a young actress who delivers a convincing performance as the Liberty theater screens the show during New Year’s week. Her polished portrayal and stage presence draw favorable notices from audiences and critics alike.
In Seattle Viscount Eiichi Shibusawa, head of Tokyo’s American relations committee, argues intermarriage between whites and Japanese is the ultimate Pacific solution. He cites disarmament talks, trade, and mutual assimilation as steps toward closer U S Japan relations and urges friendly attitudes rather than hatred. He notes no stance against intermarriage, calling for cordial understanding and peaceful cooperation.
Prosecutor Malcolm Douglass announced the identity of Ferdinand Hochbrunn as Clara Skarin, grand-niece and ward of the murdered man. The impostor used letters and telegrams to direct rental funds from Seattle properties to southern cities, prompting a coast-wide search.
United States Senator Miles Poindexter is due in Seattle Friday morning to spend the remainder of the congressional holidays with friends and political associates. He will stop at the New Washington.
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