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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1921
Page
1
A historical notice shows Judge Ben Lindsey facing jail time while steadfastly declining to betray a boy's confidence. The article recalls Caldwell’s 1918 Seattle traction bond controversy and Caldwell's legal stance on municipal rail purchases without a popular vote.
Denver juvenile judge Ben B Lindsey defends his contempt ruling after declining to reveal a boy’s confidence in a murder case. He argues fear and court pressure cause lies, not children, and says he would repeat the choice to go to jail rather than betray the child.
Dr. Leon Nobie petitions in federal court for an equity action against Malcolm Douglas the prosecuting attorney and deputy Bert C. Bons claiming his wife and children will be forced onto charity if he cannot continue his profession while the charges of practicing dentistry without license are pending disposition.
Several pies were stolen from Case and Case Vie Co at 614 Fifth Ave W. Police were notified Monday night and began investigations.
General John Pershing told the House Naval Affairs Committee that civilization may be destroyed unless the United States leads in calling a worldwide disarmament conference. He warned that nations refusing to join should be viewed with suspicion.
New York reports wholesale dealers say seven-cent sugar for the table could come as pre war price levels return after wholesale reductions. Prices cited ranged from 6.85 cents by the Federal company to 7 cents announced by the Pennsylvania Sugar refining and others.
Police report a woman prowler entered the porch of Mrs H B Harris at 3405 87th Ave and took two umbrellas before vanishing. Suspect described as unknown, incident noted Monday.
A lone gunman held up FF B. Beebe at 3745 Conrad Way two blocks south of Lake Burien Carling at 10 p.m. Tuesday, taking $60. The robber used a nickel plated gun.
The naval appropriation bill to the house calls for 90 million dollars to continue dreadnoughts and armament next fiscal year. Total bill stands at 395.5046.444.23 million, down 37.776 million from the current year and 284.011 million below navy officials’ request.
A diamond ring valued at 550 disappeared from the wife of Don C. Moore, operator of a lunch counter at 1120 Second Ave. Police were notified Monday about the loss.
Western Union messenger Leonard Stave delivering a message to the chief of police left his bicycle in front of the station on Monday night. The bicycle was reported stolen from 7848 E 6th Ave North Wy.
The adjutant general announced a new policy restricting release of order and serial numbers for the draft. After a conference with county and state auditors, Gen. Thompson warned that sharing details could enable fraudulent claims, so no furt information will be provided from his office.
The state wrapped up its case against Louise L. Peete in the Los Angeles homicide trial for the murder of Jacob C. Denton. The proceeding concluded at 10:55 this morning with the defense yet to rest.
Police rifle squads searched Chicago and its outskirts for the bandits who yesterday held up the Kenwood Trust and Savings Bank, escaping with seventy five thousand dollars. The robbery occurred in Chicago on February 1, triggering a manhunt across the area.
Four time killer John Schmitt, en route to Walla Walla for execution, admits a fourth murder and confesses earlier crimes including shooting Olympia police and a Coliseum theatre robbery. He tells of fears of recognition driving additional killings as guards and prisoners depart for the penitentiary.
John Schmitt writes in his cell and hands a letter to jailer R J Malone. The message urges making homes more than stops and warns that boys in trouble face dangerous temptations, while noting his limited English. The note claims to reflect unknown Seattle influences on his actions.
Schmitt, a lone highwayman, terrorized oil stations in Aberdeen and moved through Portland, Spokane and Tacoma over two years. He robbed stations, sometimes twice, driven by hunger, and only recently escalated to gunfights with police while narrowly avoiding murder.
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