09 Jan 1922
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1922
Page
1
A patched collection of notices and garbled items mentions a talk titled Machine Invented to Test Love and references to Dr Conde Palien’s Wednesday lecture. Local chatter teases politics, displays, and a quirky mix of names, headlines, and rumors including Caldwell’s political plans and Hesketh for mayor as context.
The Star claims wide home reading circulation in Seattle and invites advertisers to place ads. It emphasizes reaching people in the afternoon and evening, aiding quick responses, with contact at Main 0600.
The death of 43 year old John Ocumpaugh in Seattle is linked to a settlement of alleged stock swindles that ruined him for about 50 000. Investigators seek the identity of the supposed bunko operators and a lawyer who held the bogus securities. The Rochester native had recently arrived from New York and suffered the loss after liquidating property and facing pressure from the securities deal.
Prosecutor Malcolm Douglas issued a warning to prospective investors in uncertain stocks following the death of John Ocumpaugh. He notes a rising list of self-inflicted deaths tied to stock swindles and urges thorough investigation before investing, while acknowledging many cases lack sufficient evidence of illegality to prosecute.
Blinded by sun on wet pavement at Myrtle street and Marginalway a 26 year old carpenter I C Beckwith drove his touring car into a northbound South Park street car. The crash wrecked the auto and left his brother L H Beckwith with severe cuts while flying glass injured him badly.
Trial of James Redmond and Wilard Holtz began before Superior Judge Lloyd Tallman for the alleged July 14 bank robbery in Seattle. The defendants are accused of robbing two bank messengers of 25000 dollars.
American Ambassador George Harvey was injured and unconscious after a high speed collision near Cannes. Attending were Richard Crane former minister to Czechoslovakia and Wickham Steed editor of the London Times. Steed also hurt while Crane escaped. Harvey’s injuries were not serious but kept him in bed for days.
An 15 year old newsboy Alex Miles attempted a ruse by hiding money beneath him during a Saturday robbery on 12th Ave S and Weller St. The bandits searched him and fled with the money. Patrolmen A J Hill and J H Burke captured two suspects, W F Santhez 38 and Robert Walker 16, now jailed.
Mrs W E Stokes of Denver arrives in New York claiming 1500 monthly support is insufficient for herself and two children and seeks a 100000 yearly alimony. She was granted a separation decree earlier and has hired attorney Samuel Untermeyer for the fight.
Art Risser of Varia Illinois ranks No 1 among trapshooters in North America with a 1921 average of 97.86 as announced by the American Trap Shooting Association. Rush Razee of Curtis Nebraska heads the professional division with an average of 96.02.
London reports Britain will pull all troops from Ireland and indemnify inhabitants while freeing Irish prisoners. Government optimistic about stability and aims to aid Griffith and Collins in forming the Irish Free State. De Valera’s strategy seen as doomed though some unease about minority actions persists. Daily vote satisfaction mixed with concern over De Valera’s stance.
In Dublin a motion to recall Eamonn De Valera as president and head of the dail government failed 60 to 58 after his resignation this morning. He stood for election this afternoon on a republican platform, nominated by Mrs Clarke, as the dail narrowly refused to accept its former leader.
Senator Truman Newberry, on January 9, testifies before the Senate that he did not knowingly engage in unlawful or corrupt acts in connection with the 1918 campaigns. He invokes God as witness and denies any improper use of campaign funds.
The article portrays President Harding in a heated clash over Senator Newberry amid allegations of political corruption. It notes Harding’s loyalty to friends, calls his stance dangerous to public interest, and urges Senators Jones and Poindexter to support a decisive vote against Newberry.
One bandit was shot and killed and another wounded in a gun battle in Okmulgeer. A third captured while Police Captain Homer Spalding and Patrolman L M Lamoore were wounded. Three other bandits escaped.
Yeggmen attempted robberies at two Tacoma businesses on January 9. At Fulton market explosives damaged the safe but no money was stolen. At Feist & Buchrach's department store the outer safe door was blown off but inner doors remained intact with $5,000 cash inside.
Police report a South Tacoma family home tragedy as Frank Gilliardi, a laborer, shot his daughter and then killed himself. Both victims are dead, authorities say.
New York January 9. Laither Boddy, a black killer who shot and killed two white detectives last Thursday, was captured today in South Philadelphia, according to a telegram to Police Commissioner Enright.
Bishop W. O. Shepard of Portland presided at the dedication of Tacoma’s Central Methodist church located at 8th and 1st streets, marking a milestone for the congregation and city.
Marquis Okuma, former Japanese premier, was officially declared dead but his physician reported he is verging on death. The pulse ceased at times, and family announced his death last Friday, though his heart beat again three days later.
Leland Higbee of Northwest Trust and Savings Bank testified as the first state witness in the trial of James EE Redmond and Willard Holtz. Higbee was robbed of 25000 dollars in a daylight holdup on Second Ave last July 14.
Robbers cracked safes at Adams and Tas Salle theatres in Detroit on January 9 and escaped with more than 9300 in cash. Police pursue leads as investigation unfolds and managers report losses.
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