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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1921
Page
10
Miss Spellman 18, daughter of a prominent local family, has been missing from her York home since Monday. Police say she was last seen leaving for Bar College nearby and telephoned her father to say she was in a millinery shop considering a hat purchase.
A city relief drive opens with a 12 30 PM doors, 11 PM close, pledging all proceeds to families of four slain policemen. Events include Levy's Orpheum matinee at 2 30 PM with 60 cent admission, a downtown procession and May or Caldwell speech, plus a Metro theater donation and an Armory boxing event. Total collected exceeds 6000 with donations from Schwabacher Bros. Standard Furniture and others. Musicians union offers free music for benefit performances, to be sent to Mayor Caldwell.
The body of Patrolman Neil McMillan, third victim of Schmitt’s gun, began its journey to Orangedale, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. A police escort accompanied the hearse from Butterworth's to the Great Northern depot. Pallbearers included Sgt. M. D. Pence and Patrolmen Bridges Knapp McCarthy Miller and Stanley. The casket will travel to Vancouver, B C, where McMillan served five years, with Vancouver police expected to hold memorial exercises.
Reports say Americans in a Tepehuanes mining camp, Durango, were attacked by bandits led by the Arieta brothers. Gen Eugenio Martinez, famed for pursuing Villa, is ordered to pursue the Arietas with federal troops.
Samuel Rosen a 30 year old Pittsburg man lies in a Montreal hospital with a fractured skull after an attack in his hotel room by two bandits. He was robbed of 60 dollars and will not reveal the assailants names. The report notes US women spent nearly 5 million dollars on perfumes cosmetics and toilet preparations last year.
Joe Brady nicknamed The Shadow was arrested here on a Portland burglary and blackmail charge. After waiving extradition he left with Lieut John A. Gotts and Inspectors Cliff Hellyer and Archie Leonard for Portland, expected to arrive at 2 10 p m Wednesday, Brady denying he is The Shadow.
The wounded bandit, born in Watertown and raised in Seattle, is identified as Ernest Smith after police learn his name at a city hospital. He remembers a three-person robbery plan and reveals companions and addresses as officers search for the other fugitives and confirm tattoos aiding identification.
Two gunmen believed to be hold ups eluded Park Patrolman EB L Gregory after a night duel in Woodland Park. Seven shots were fired and no one was hit. Police suspect the pair also robbed Douglas Cullen of 28 dollars and 50 cents on Arrowsmith Avenue and Norfolk Street Tuesday night.
Peter Colagino was found guilty of first degree murder for killing Alex McGibb on December 10, 1920, in a chicken dispute. The jury recommended life imprisonment with the death penalty not inflicted. Judge Boyd J. Tallman presided. Defense counsel John F. Dore said a motion for a new trial would likely be filed.
Louis Madsen CC Brown Ward Daniela and Creighton Dodge faced murder charges in the killing of Patrolman W L Stevens. Demurrers argued by Brown and Madsen's counsel as Dodge had been fatally wounded by the officer. Hearing set for Friday and pleas postponed.
Twenty persons were drawn for petit jury service in federal court. They are to report on Tuesday, February 1.
Gov Hart signals a third amendment to his civil administrative code as senators scrutinize sections on elected department heads and labor rights. Critics allege the code shifts control to a small political elite and threatens university independence amid pressures from the Star’s university expose.
Olympia Jan 26 Represent Beeler of King County drafts an amendment strengthening the anti Japanese bill. It would bar aliens not eligible for US citizenship from owning shares in land holding corporations and all property conveyed in violation would be forfeited to the state. Beeler is law partner of John J Sullivan former national American Legion official.
Olympia notes detail a proposed federal tariff on Chinese eggs to shield Washington egg growers. A joint Oregon-Washington fisheries conference is set for Seattle January 29. The legislature also pushes a citizen ship bill for foreign wives and an alien firearm license requirement with photo ID.
Cream color mixed wool union suits described as ell finished and soft to the touch with mercerized beading at the neck and tape. Ankle length and sleeveless with low neck. Sizes 36 38 priced at $2.50. sizes 40 42 44 priced at $3.00.
Cotton half hose of good quality offered by The Downstairs Store in navy black white cordovan and gray. Features double sole and ribbed top priced at 25 cents a pair.
Deputy Hoyt W. Hine recovers after an 18 hour blizzard chase to Salt Lake City. He escorted prisoner James Marion Thompson to face forgery charges over forged soldiers bonus checks. Thompson, a Uintah Basin rancher, was captured with his brother, who was recently arrested.
Dr J W Mahood will lecture Wednesday at 7 30 pm at University Methodist church on Visions. Thursday evening his subject will be Gods Trumpet Call for Life Service.
Seattle Camp No. 69 Woodmen of the World held a special meeting Tuesday night in honor of its twelve charter members.
Washington January 26 This is the tenth day of the Harrison filibuster in the senate against the Fordney emergency tariff bill Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi leads and has carried much of the speaking with aides ready to assist if needed The prolonged action grows in historical significance as it continues in the hall of fame of senate filibusters.
Eugene Joseph an Indian resident of Coupeville said he took a drink and a half Monday night and woke to find a watch and chain missing. He reported the theft to police Tuesday afternoon.
Ottawa officials announced a long distance telephone connection to Vancouver was established today. The 5,000 mile line carried clear voices from Ottawa through New York Chicago Denver Salt Lake City San Francisco and Seattle to Vancouver.
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