15 Jul 1921
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1921
Page
1
Garbled OCR notes reference Ian operating a livery stable across from Wa Sing laundry in re Mont and mention a treasury run. The text is fragmented and lacks clear details or dates.
A garbled medley of sensational headlines and stray names. It mentions Frank Yellum and George Crabb as elocutionists, offers $250000 for beating Jack Dempsey, Carpentier's $200000 purse, Daylight Robbers on Second Ave, Seattle's growth, Jess Willard and Jack Johnson chatter, a pro‑banter on prohibition, a bathing suit sighting at Alki Point, and Mrs. Frost seeking divorce in superior court with Snow Frost mentioned.
A Seattle firm releases a whimsical poster urging action on overdue bills with the slogan Eventually Why Not Now. The piece blends marketing whimsy with debt reminders and reflects local business humor.
A letter notes the author health recovery and willingness to sell a plot in Mountain View cemetery. The item reflects a local notice vibe with brief personal real estate intent.
Roseburg Oregon July 15 sheriff posts warrant for Dr R M Brumfield on murder charges with 200 reward. A charred body found under a burning car near Dullard identified as Dennis Russell. Brumfield’s car and ring tied to the scene. Police hunt in hills. Brumfield insured for 26000 and recent home losses and farm purchase noted.
Isaac Dias of 2112 Railroad Ave. S. was struck with a lead pipe wrapped in a handkerchief during a 3 30 a m break in at his hotel room. Dias fled at 6 30 a m after grappling with the assailants and has not been seen since. Detectives hold the weapon and evidence.
E A Batwell vice president of the Seattle Press Club wires congratulations to William H Taft upon his appointment to the United States Supreme Court bench.
Senator Smoot of Utah will introduce a constitutional amendment to bar further insurance of tax free securities in the United States. He argues exemptions cost the government about 600 million dollars a year and threaten revenue needed to run the government. He cites about 44 billion dollars in tax exempt securities, with 24 billion tied to the federal debt and 8 to 10 billion to state and local debts. Public utilities and agriculture face capital shortages as non taxable securities compete.
The Dexter Horton Bank halted its run by reopening deposits until p m Thursday as a minority of patrons withdrew funds. Vice President W H Parsons credited The Star with countering rumors and helping stop the run. Bank officials report cash deposits rising by over 1 000 000 in two weeks. Separately, Northwest Trust messenger Beattie was robbed of 25 000 by four bandits from Chicago after a staged code telegram. Police pursue suspects across the Northwest.
Washington reports Japan has asked the United States to amplify the Pacific issues in the upcoming disarmament conference. The U.S. intends to respond with a clarification of scope and exchange dates while seeking a definite understanding with Japan before a formal invitation is issued.
A Seattle fire truck collided with a Studebaker at the Dallas avenue and 14th avenue intersection on Saturday evening injuring W. A. Kirkpatrick and his wife Dr. D. W. Trueblood and their 14 month old son who were taken to Minor Hospital. The fire department initially did not report the incident and a city official admitted the mishap details were unclear due to a reporter relying on overheard conversations in a city department.
Lloyd George met Eamon De Valera in the morning and Sir James Craig in the afternoon for Irish peace talks in London. No statement followed the two hour and fifteen minute sessions as negotiators continued toward a settlement acceptable to both sides.
In Los Angeles during the B P O E national convention more than 50 400 Elks fill the city with parades. Yesterday saw two large parades and two more are planned today. The massed band parade features 1 200 musicians at 9 30 a m followed by a floral and allegorical pageant with floats from moving picture studios through the business district.
Mayor Hugh M Caldwell nears completion of a personal inquiry into brutality cases. A Seattle business man testified of false arrest by Officer B H Williams after a fishing trip and sleep at the wheel. Caldwell grills officers as he plans to identify alleged beatings with Frank Dwyer at police HQ.
Mildred Tunta a Seattle girl vanished in 1919 reappeared at home after two years with claims of kidnapping and harm proved false by her return She had joined a San Francisco Franciscan convent but left voluntarily and came home after informing the Mother Superior she could not stay Her mother Mrs James Smith says the reunion is joyful and that anonymous letters warning of her fate were unfounded
Wanda Von Kettler narrates a scandalous marriage strain involving Casper Cassidy. The unnamed wife seeks divorce after Casper leaves home, while a blond attorney sub acts as a stand-in, prompting questions about fidelity. The piece ends with a cliffhanger directing readers to page 2.
Marion Kilpatrick a nurse at the Pulmonary hospital in Riverside was reported missing since Sunday morning. She was found Friday wandering the streets of Saanich British Columbia by Chief Brogan and is now under physician care. Officials say she is run down but not in serious peril and defectors blame mental strain rather than kidnapping.
A well-dressed, light-haired man bursts into Ronald station cafe and loudly demands a cup of coffee. The incident centers on his urgent request as staff respond to the sudden appearance of an anxious patron.
Clarence L. Reames discovers his wife dead from gas fumes in their Queen Anne home after an afternoon with friends at Seattle Golf and Country Club. A note to him and a tale of hardship tied to a bank collapse and a former mayor’s prosecution factor into the scene. Reames contemplates the loss as another victim, while Anderson in the Albany hotel dies by a partial sandwich, leaving a Norway-born mother.
Lucile Hodson a 21 year old woman swallowed bichloride of mercury tablets July 5 in her Chelsea rooms after a quarrel with her sweetheart. She died at Providence hospital at 10 30 a m Friday with her mother and father present. She gave the name Lucille Garlots when seeking help. Her body lies at the Home Undertaking Co.
A Friday night incident at a drink parlor ended with the proprietor Ed Hamon discovering a gun barrel and losing $65 after a man fled five minutes later.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.