11 Jun 1921
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1921
Page
1
A reader laments park board concession profiteering charging price hikes for boating snacks and balloons. The writer urges eliminating profiteers via public bidding and restoring band concerts arguing profits harm the public and city finances.
A Seattle dope concern spreads among youths with a focus on school children. A man named John A Boatman shot his wife and then killed himself in front of his babies at Beacon Hill, after terrifying events and voices from spirits. Police link the incident to a broader narcotics problem in the area.
Secretary of the Navy Denby ordered Rear Admiral Sims to return to the United States and report in person immediately. The cablegram revoked his leave and demanded acknowledgment. Officials suspect anger over delayed replies and ongoing speeches may lead to further action.
J Nakatsu a Japanese national working in a strawberry patch near Des Moines was attacked by eight men who jumped from two autos and beat him severely. Another Japanese man who aided Nakatsu fled after rocks were thrown and remains missing as deputies investigate the incident.
June 11 report says Mrs. Mary Mandalay refused eviction and, when the landlord sent workers, an entire wall was torn out. She blocked the opening with a sheet and remained inside the apartment.
In Roseburg Oregon Floyd Romaine aged 18 was convicted of first degree murder in the killing of rancher Abe Givens. The jury recommended life imprisonment.
Acting Mayor Hesketh proclaimed half staff in Seattle for Colonel I. B. Galbraith national commander of the American Legion who died in a traffic crash Tuesday. Memorial services are set for 3 p m Sunday at the Arena with citizens urged to attend.
Spokane June 11 Governor Louis F Hart dismissed the idea of a special session to handle the tax problem saying it is absurd and he never heard of such a thing. He added he should say not to such a call.
In Washington on June 11 the Porter peace resolution, a Republican substitute to the Knox measure, is called up in the House after six delays. A vote is planned before 5 p.m. with Senate House conferences needed to resolve differences before any peace declaration.
Four people were injured when a motor bus collided with a Pacific Electric freight train at a grade crossing late last night in Los Angeles. The injured include Miss Helen Fidde of Tacoma Washington Mrs Fidde of Tacoma Mrs Harry Muller of Ontario California and Miss Blanche Muller of Ontario California.
Federal court drew two petit jury venires on Friday. The first panel reports June 14 and the second panel reports June 16.
June 11 report from New York says Long Island is dubbed Treasure Island after workmen uncovered 48 quarts, prompting local interest in the find and its implications.
Roy Gardner, California mail robber, escaped from a train near Castle Rock with the help of an armed accomplice. The pair held guards at gunpoint, freed Gardner, and fled with $220 in cash. Gardner had been en route to McNeil's Island federal prison when the breakout occurred.
Roy Gardner escaped from custody on a Portland bound train with Sheriff Hoggett of Castle Rock and his son, aided by Kalama police chief and three deputies. Gardner freed by his guards and fled through a window as the train reached Castle Rock station. The alarm was raised, and pursuit continues.
Two armed bandits robbed a bank at AGay Washington 60 miles north of Spokane and kidnapped the cashier. They fled south in a car with the cashier as a prisoner. Authorities note no exact amount yet and possees watch the roads.
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