07 Jul 1921
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1921
Page
1
A collage of quirky notes from Seattle papers includes booze arrests on the Fourth, 25 000 residents trek to Vancouver B C and a spoof on wits about Babe Ruth and Einstein. It mentions a Milwaukee divorce suit, library furor, and a playful stage sketch about life in a dime store with a tired shop girl and tiresome shopper.
Mrs O S Larson wife of Tacoma bank president and Seattle Scandinavian director speaks to The Star demanding grand jury investigation. She blames state examiners officers and underlings for the failures, cites prior actions to place blame, and defends her husband amid indictments and liquidations.
Mrs. Aldrich 45 at 1115 33rd Ave North swallowed poison after grief over her husband F L Aldrich who drowned saving his daughter in Lake Sammamish. She is in city hospital with poor chances of survival. She is mother of three children ages 17 to 20. Washington note: naval dreadnought to be launched in New York in September christened by Harriet Summers daughter of Rep John Summers of Walla Walla.
Mark Roetloeg 49 committed suicide at 4627 27th Ave at 8 am Thursday by shooting himself with a Winchester. He was to be tried on liquor charges in police court and held for federal prosecution. Neighbors found him. patrolman Ellis broke in and the body lay in the kitchen. Roetloeg had tied a string to the rifle trigger and pulled it with his toe. He had been despondent after his wife died six months earlier. 20 gallons of grape were seized at his home on June 27. The body was taken to the morgue.
Enrico Caruso wired from his Sorrento summer home to United Press denying rumors his voice was permanently affected by illness. He stated he is feeling fine and urged refutation of any claims his vocal ability is impaired.
The final hearing for Andrew Farmer charged with possession of 200 gallons of mash for moonshine is scheduled for July 13 before U.S. Commissioner Robert C. McClelland.
Ronald Hill, a British citizen, was stabbed to death and his mother seriously wounded when a Japanese burglar broke into their Yokohama home last night.
The Japanese language newspaper Jiji published a statement that a fresh army will replace the present Japanese troops in Siberia. The report comes as tensions in the region persist and reflects Japan's ongoing manpower shift in the area.
Unidentified woman, about 34 years old, six feet tall and 155 pounds, dark complexion, wearing dark clothes, body found floating on Lake Washington near Sist age. Coroner's office notified Thursday afternoon and investigation started. local tenant Rosie Papricelo reported missing since Wednesday noon.
The Star conducts a two day search for Miss Columbia to star in the nations tableau The Wayfarer at the stadium from July 23 to 30. Candidates must send a photo plus name address weight and height by Saturday night with contact details to The Star’s city editor.
Sacramento police under Chief Barney McShane opened a campaign against narcotics with early raids that led to 18 arrests. McShane says the city is flooded with drug addicts who came to buy cheaper narcotics.
President Harding urged senators during a capitol visit to recommit the soldier bonus bill to the Senate Finance Committee and then take a recess, a move seen as an attempt to shelve the measure.
A humorous urban feature tracks Seattle residents and shopkeepers reacting to reports of "fat ankles" and efforts to slim them. Beauty leaders like Mrs. Calson and Mrs. Boston debate remedies from athletic shoes to high heels while dismissing rubber straps.
Washington reports warn ships off the Atlantic to watch for a mysterious craft possibly aiding the fate of the vanished ships. A Munson Line report says the craft neared the Munalbro 300 miles east of Philadelphia, signaled poorly, then vanished with lights veiled. Officials cite Captain Giles and sea marauders as a new lead in Cape Hatteras disappearances.
Skippers from Baltimore search waters for a reported phantom ship seen by Capt. Giles of the Munson liner Munalbro 300 miles off Philadelphia. Officials will investigate. the tale echoes the many disappearances along the Atlantic coast fueling fears of pirate craft or a Soviet cruiser.
John Jackson and Albin Matson face final hearing on July 14 after bail set at 500 dollars each for 600 quarts of beer. Commissioner McClelland oversees the matter.
Langley warns depositors of the defunct Scandinavian American bank against sales of assignments or promises of full recovery. He notes asset liquidation will determine pro rata shares and urges claim presentation at the proper time while a night force will speed asset checks.
The prosecuting attorney said he has nothing to say and will take no action until a proper complaint or evidence is presented. He indicated no case or charges are before him at this time. The remarks came after Mrs Larson’s statement quoted in The Star.
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