Demand Wounded Veterans Be Removed From Asylum
President Harding was informed of brutal treatment at Western Washington Hospital for the Insane in Steilacoom. Dr. H F Grantvedt leads Seattle Disabled American Veterans in pressing to move 78 disabled veterans to Port Townsend’s federal building repurposed as a hospital.
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Harding
Western Washington Hospital
Steilacoom
National Capital
H. F. Grantvedt
Legislative Committee of
Seattle
Joshua Green
Grantvedt
Port Townsend
Federal
Washington
Legion
Steilacoom Hospital
Charten F. Sawyer
National Hospitalization Committee
William Charlies White
Commission
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
Charles R. Forbes
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Asylum Patient Alleges Brutal Choking and Poor Care
The account details O'Shea's sworn affidavit from a Pierce county court case. Nelson, a patient, describes being choked by attendant Mass during a rest hour, losing two teeth, and being strapped in a straightjacket after the incident. He also cites denial of a jury trial and poor hospital food and care.
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O’shea
No. 9
Pierce
Johnston
O'Shea
Nelson
Mass
Stewart
Maas
Vacation Snap Contest Prompts Seattle Outings
The Star invites vacation photos from Seattle readers with action filled black and white shots. Entries must show vacation fun such as boating swimming or climbing and be from last summer. Top prize is 25 dollars, with 15 and 5 dollar awards for the next two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Kodak
Wayfarer Cast Ready To Open On Opening Night
The Wayfarer pageant opens Saturday July 23 with Dr. Carl Hoffman as Wayfarer Julia Elmendorf as Understanding and Ruth Wood as the angel. Cast rotates with Mollie Elmendorf and Ruth Wood on subsequent nights. other named performers join the schedule. Campfire girls enrollments are urged before Monday noon and Monday rehearsal is at 7 in the stadium.
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The
Carl Hoffman
Julia Elmendorf
Ruth Wood
Angel
Montgomery Lynch
Mra. Klingberg
Mra. Sandah
Kiethauer
Miss Elmendorf
Miss Wood
Tacoma Elke
Charles A. Briggs
Columbia
Elks
Tacoma
G. M. Butterworth
Walla Walla
Everett
Graya Harbor
FE. K. Worthington
Mabel Hinkel
Seattle
Alleged Gold Watch Swindlers Arrested
Edward Nelson and Leo Brooks, 32 and 40, were arrested at Maynard avenue and Weller street Thursday. Victims accuse them of a week long Seattle scam likened to a shell game, offering a gold watch and ring for security on a $25 loan. Four victims reported.
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Edward Nelson
Leo Brooks
Maynard Ave
Weller St
Seattle
George J Cameron Dies in Portland
George J. Cameron former district attorney and municipal court judge died in Portland at age 60 after a two month illness from Brights disease. A notable Republican figure and prominent Oregon lawyer, he arrived from Scotland and had lived in the Northwest for 20 years.
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Portland
Ore
George J. Cameron
Bright
Cameron
Republican Party
Pacific Coast
Oregon Bar
Scotland
Northwest
Dr Frank Pierrpont Graves Appointed Education Commissioner
Dr Frank Pierrpont Graves, former president of the University of Washington, has been appointed commissioner of education in New York and named president of New York University.
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Frank Pierrpont Graves
University of Washington
New York
New York University
Elks' Entry Mrs Briggs to Play Miss Columbia
Mrs. Charles A. Briggs of Tacoma will portray Miss Columbia in The Wayfarer during the Elks' night on Saturday July 23. She is the wife of Charles A. Briggs Tacoma Foster & Kleiser Co manager.
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Charles A. Briggs
Tacoma
Elks
Briggs
Foster & Kleiser Co
Unscrambling of Railroads Seen by Seattle Audience
Howard Elliott chairman of the Northern Pacific board told a Seattle Chamber of Commerce supper that the railroads would be unscrambled. He said President Harding directs all efforts toward solving the nation’s transportation problems.
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Howard Elliott
Northern Pacific Railway
Seattle
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Elliott
Harding
Medical men barred from judging animal foods say associations
Washington Oregon and British Columbia Veterinary associations passed a resolution denying medical men the privilege to assess meat and dairy quality for human consumption. The two day convention concluded with the stance that physicians lack training to judge animal foods. Funeral services for Mary J Spash at Bonney Watson's set for 0:30 am Sunday.
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Washington, Oregon
British Columbia
Veterinary Associations
Medica
Mary J. Spash
Andover
Bonney
Watson's
Rudolph Finkas saves life at lumber camp accident
In Inman-Poulsen lumber camp near Walla Walla Rudolph Finkas saved a life but suffered a broken arm in the incident. A fire caused by a meteor is believed to have destroyed a barn on W. J. Marum’s farm in the same area.
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Castle Rhock
Rudolph Finkas
Inman-Poulsen Lumber Camp
Walla Walla
W. J. Marum
Burglar Leaves His Card Cops Find Him
Dave Joelson a 16 year old burglar confessed after leaving his card case at the scene He admitted breaking into the garage of Duncan Reese at 2035 Third Ave and stealing $2 in pennies a blow torch and two breast drills Police found his name on the card case and alerted investigators Patrolmen G F Reynolds and H Holmes reported the arrest
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Dave Joelson
Joelson
Duncan & Reese
Third Ave
Eearty
Myldrema
G. F. Reynolds
H. Holmes
Stolen Buick Roadster From State Official in Olympia
A Buick roadster purchased for state officials has been stolen from Director Dan A. Scott of the conservation and development department in Olympia. Scott left the car at the curb of the state house and returned 20 minutes later to find it missing. A $25 reward is offered for its return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Dan A. Scott
Conservation and Development Department
Scott
State House
Shot as He Tries to Enter Home of Bride
Harry G. Hemming a New York broker was shot dead on July 15 when he forced entry into his bride Mrs Hemming’s Duck Island home. The fatal shot was fired by caretaker Frank Eberhart who had been asked by Mrs Hemming to shield her from her husband’s attempts to enter. The Hemmings had separated after two weeks of married life.
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Northport
Long Island
Harry G. Hemming
New York
Duck Island
Hemming
Frank Eberhart
Elks Gift Corsages to Washington State Convention Attendees
The 17th annual Washington State Elks association convention invites every attending lady to wear a corsage bouquet, a gift arranged by local Brother Billa. The plan was finalized in a Saturday meeting and applies to events next Thursday Friday and Saturday in the city.
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Washington State Elks’ Association
Billa
Senate Riots Over Bonus Bill Halt Harding Plan
In Washington July 16 the senate scene over the soldier bonus bill turned riotous as McCumber neared a funeral oration on the measure. Vice President Coolidge backed McCumber amid protests by Robinson Reed and others, while Tom Watson shouted for the floor. The galleries roared as John Reed and McCumber clashed.
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Washington
Harding
Bia
Senate
McCumber
North Dakota
Robinson
Arkansas
Reed
Mixsouri
Coolidge
Tom Watson
Georgia
Aise
Celebrated Singer Extends Park Engagement at Alki Beach
Crowds at Alki Beach park have shown strong appreciation for W. I. Holland celebrated baritone and pianist. He will continue daily performances from 12 noon to 8 p m, aided Sundays and other days by the Johnson Jazz orchestra, per park concessionaire F R K Campbell who engaged him.
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Alki Beach Park
W. I. Holland
F. R K. Campbell
Park
Johnson Jazz Orchestra
Last day to register for Seattle free swimming classes
Seattle youngsters must enroll by Wednesday for the city free swimming classes instructor Ernie Wells said the schedule cannot be delayed. Next week the pupils will learn the breast stroke while continuing other practice. Frank Berry a Civil War veteran and former Seattle resident died Friday at North Anson Maine. Odd Fellows Band to give concert at Woodland Park at 11 30 a m Sunday.
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Seattle
Ernie Wells
Wells
Frank 8. Berry
North Anson, Main
ODD Fellows
Woodland Park
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