30 Mar 1921
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1921
Page
1
Ingram, 29, a King County superior court juror, praises jury duty as education and fairness. She rejects the view that women jurors are harsher with female litigants and says she aims to be fair while serving alongside Judge Dykeman. She is known for wit and wisdom at the courthouse and lives at 513 Galer Ave.
Federal Judge Jeremiah Noterer ruled that search warrants are required for searches and seizures and officers lack authority without adjudicated rights or warrants. The decision in the Herbert Hallowell case states residents may resist unlawful searches without breaking the law. District Attorney Saunders suggested no immediate reindictment of Hallowell.
A Seattle man identified as White travels to Walla Walla for execution after pleading for mercy. Guards report his calm demeanor despite complaints about handcuffs and hunger for cigarettes. His father and mother visited, expressing worry as the date, May 20, looms and Governor’s decision may grant a life sentence.
The narrator recalls a casual visit with friends the Joneses and Bill. A failed open of a three year old Sunnybrook bottle ends in a smash, leaving disappointment and a sly remark about the Joneses’ beautiful home and basement.
City treasurer reports topnotch revenue from rail service over the weekend. Saturday and Sunday earnings exceeded 356000 dollars, about 3000 more than the prior weekend as crowds grew and revenues rose.
After Governor Hart vetoed funding, 25 girls from the Woman's Industrial Home and Clinic in Medical Lake were escorted by the matron and assistants to King County courts to determine future placement. Supervising officials cited lack of appropriation as the reason for the closure, with about 89 inmates noted and transfers planned for some felons to Walla Walla.
Springtime brings cleaning urges and the urge to throw away items. The wise housewife realizes discarded articles may be valuable to others and suggests selling through a For Sale Miscellaneous ad in The Star. Call Main 600 to arrange.
The column lists inquest times for Theo Eckhart death by auto, and other city items. Names include Theo Eckhart, Harry Belt, Olga Olsen, Pete Chorak, J. Murray, and officials from chambers and clubs. Mentions Portland exposition, Americanization talks, and liquor seizure plans.
Friday dawn will see John Schmitt led to the scaffold at Walla Walla to be hanged for the slaying of three Seattle policemen. Warden Potts sails from Seattle to arrange the execution. A physician will witness with prison officials as Schmitt faces death. Schmitt claims his mother is dead and disputes a Seattle woman who misidentifies a photo as hers.
A mother rushed to the police station after seeing a photo of the boy in The Star. She secured his release, then fled excitedly without providing the jailer or officers with the boy’s full name.
The Seattle Bar Association investigates causes of congestion in the superior court calendar. Three judges went fishing Tuesday afternoon. In Washington a new rule lets one man take out five prospectors permits.
The Dalles Oregon reports Martin Hansen foreman of a large ranch missing from the district. W J One a prominent business man also dropped from sight with authorities continuing an energetic search. Hansen was known to have carried a large amount of money at the time of his disappearance.
Washington report notes rising German competition for Mexican trade. German exporters offer hardware and other goods at lower prices than American firms and extend longer credit terms, affecting American sales.
Freeman, Seattle's top city purchasing agent, boasts a record day of buying 103 items and saving city funds. He discusses bulk purchasing to cut thousands of yearly purchases, while his wife requests blue thread, not red, highlighting domestic humor.
The Farmers' Co operative Grain elevator at Mikino in Sherman county is in ruins after a spectacular night fire. The blaze destroyed the large structure and 25 000 bushels of wheat stored inside. Loss is estimated at 50000 dollars.
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