Tennant Doubts Grand Jury on Legate Case
Seattle detective chief Captain Charles Tennant rejected the grand jury finding that Patrolman Charles O Legate was murdered. He insists Legate shot himself and cites no conclusive signs of foul play. Prosecutors Douglas and Patterson say new homicide expert testimony supports Tennant while maintaining confidence in the officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Tennant
Grand Jury
Charles O. Legate
Tennant
Seattle
Legate
Thero
Malcolm Douglas
T. H. Patterson
Grand
Patterson
Douglas
Luke S. May
Miscellaneous Humors and Local Notices From an Old Issue
A collage of quirky quotes and notices includes tongue in cheek lines about home life and finances, remarks on Seattle transit costs, and a moonshine joke about cattle. It also mentions a church related cure for insomnia, a forest fire fighting song suggestion, a February home fires note, and a political jab by William Allen White.
Fragmented 1916 Evening Page Teasers
A jumble of wry snippets from The Star and Kennebec Journal items includes social quips about Jane wearing a boudoir cap, remarks on Queen Mary’s dress, a Turk and Chinese stereotype exchange, plus marriage notices and a birth announcement. Primary names include Melton and Eldridge in fleeting captions.
Three Killed in Quarrel in Eureka California
In Eureka California three people died in a family quarrel. Lee Smith shot and killed James Timmons and Mrs Timmons then killed himself as officers arrived. Timmons was a pioneer lumberman and Smith was a hostler at the Northwestern Pacific terminal. Neighbors reported loud threats before police response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Cal
Lee Smith
James Timmons
Smith
Northwestern Pacific Terminal
Timmons
Timmons Dead, Mrs. Timmons
Chief Seattle Eyebrows and Slang Raises Readers Questions
A humorous, slang laden piece by James Egan challenges readers of The Star to comment on whether Chief Seattle is portrayed with sensitivity. The text blends anti slavery era rhetoric with mock dialogue and a call for audience input on language use in journalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
War
the Star
Tacoma to Get Large Veterans Hospital at American Lake
The United States will build a new veterans hospital near Tacoma to treat neuro psychiatric cases once farmed out to Steilacoom and other asylums. Col. Charles R. Forbes announced a 400 acre site at American Lake opposite Bilcox Island, with work to start within three months. The $1,000,000 facility will cover 90 acres and include 30 buildings, complementing Cushman Hospital for tuberculosis patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Steilacoom Hospital
Pacific Northwest
American Lake
Bilcox Island
U. S. Veterans’ Hospital
Charles R. Forbes
U. S. Veterans’ Bureau
Forbes
Girl Kills Deputy to Avenge Father
In Mexico City on July 11 Senorita Olivia Moreno shot and killed Deputy Francisco Tejeda Llorea, claiming he killed her father, editor of Heraldo de Mexico, in a pre election clash. The act followed an oath of vengeance by the daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Olivia Moreno
Francisco Tejeda Llorea
Heraldo de Mexico
VALT FRAUD CHARGED IN COUNTY INDICTMENTS
Indictments returned against eight public officials and businessmen for grand larceny in ferry operations and county expenditures. Chilberg and Lane among charged individuals. other names include Rameau, Dobson, Smith, Andersons, Tompkins, Wood, Wilkins, and Legate murder noted in a separate grand jury report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K E. Chilberg
F. Lane
Chilberg
Walter &. Fulton
Matt Bie
George Grant
Claude C. Rameau
Thomas Dobson
Lou Smith
Board of County Commissioners
John L. Anderson
Anderson
Adolph Anderson
Anderson Tugboat Co
H. E. Tompkins
John Anderson
Andersons
Tompkins
Charlies B. Wood
W. A
Weary) Wilkins
Pacific Biidery
Charles O. Legate
Poor Boys May Be Educated by Elks
Atlantic City July 11 plan to act as big brothers to 1600 poor boys and send them through college emerged at the Elks convention opening. The idea that each Elk lodge nationwide adopt a poor boy was debated during the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Elk Lodge
Griffith Bids for Labor Vote in Seattle Convention
Judge Austin E. Griffith of Seattle appeals to the State Federation of Labor for support in his bid to unseat Miles Poindexter as U S senator. He acknowledges the fight is Poindexter vs Griffith and seeks labor and liberal backing. Delegates from Seattle blacksmith local gain seating after suspension.
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Bremerton
Austin E. Griffith
Seattle
State Federation of Labor
United States
Miles Poindexter
Ti Ia
Poindexter
Griffith
Seattle Blacksmith
International
Larceny charge filed against city police secretary Sullivan
Prosecutor Douglas files grand larceny charge after state examiners report financial irregularities by Captain Sullivan. Sullivan allegedly appropriated 695 dollars in city funds on April 6 1922 while serving as police secretary. A report notes officials knew the check had been cashed and the health department letter acknowledging receipt of the indorsed check was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thero
Douglas
Douglan
Capt. Sullivan
Sullivan
City Health Department
W. C. Woods
Finance Bureau
Washington, D. C
Government set to act in rail and coal strike crisis
The cabinet plans a firm government line on the rail and coal strikes as violence and disruption grow. President Harding will warn against interference with mail and interstate commerce, with reports of clashes and injuries across multiple states and railway facilities.
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Harding
Southern Pacific Railroad
Roseville
Cal
Herrin
Lehigh Valley
Wilkesbarre
Augusta
Milwaukee
Brownsville
A Grand Jury Hails Malcolm Douglas for County Reform
The King County grand jury urges Malcolm Douglas to pursue bold prosecutions. It accuses county commissioners of fraud in the ferry deal and calls for civil actions to recover losses. It labels the Gate killing a murder and seeks leads to bring the slayer to justice. It also targets Wood Wilkins graft and the Scandinavian American bank case, pressing for integrity in county government. If Douglas succeeds, he could redefine county ethics and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King County
Malcolm Douglas
Douglas
France
Grand Jury
Star
Capt. Anderson
Wood-Wilkins
J. E. Chilberg
J. F. Lane
Film at Pan Offers Free Radio Set Making Guide
The Star plans a free screening of a film titled Make It Yourself showing home construction of a five dollar and forty six cent radio set. The event at the Pantages theater, hosted by Duncan G. Inverarity, includes an extra free program with an International News Weekly and a Christie comedy.
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Duncan G. Inverarity
Pantages Theater
The
Star
Biggest Seattle bathing beauty display advertised
The article promotes a Seattle bathing suit display at the Bell Street dock during the week of July 24 to 29. Eighteen contestants are sought to wear suits provided by Saxony, Pacific, and Olympia Knitting Co. They report at noon, eat lunch, model, and are paid plus receive a custom bathing suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Egan
Seattle
Bell St. Dock
Saxony Knitting Co
Pacific Knitting Co
Olympia Knitting Co
Olympia
James Pulls a Pete Witt
James W. Egan lampoons a Boston osteopath at a Los Angeles convention and mocks 5 cent warfare in Seattle. The piece ridicules walking depictions and promotes barefoot living as a cure while noting the uproar over public transport and health fads.
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Los Angeles
California
W. F. Waldo
Seattle
Boston
Osteopathic
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Kent
William Allen White
America
Steve
Jane
Homer
Bue
Isada
Killa
Queen Mary of
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Jack Johnson
Fanset Highway
Keward
Alki Beach
Hugh Eldridge
Walter Burleigh
Myrtle Kellar
George Fuller
Water St
Mra
Tracy
Mouse
James Egan
Vets Hospital
E. P
Chalcraft
Elks
LABOR
Judge
Seaborn Brown
Washington
Malcolm Lougias
PAN
Aileen Claire
June d’Amour
James
Pete Witt
James W. Egan
Poston
Ana
M. C. Macy
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