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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1921

Page

12

Circus Woman Slayer Charged After Fatal Shootings

In Louisville on November 9 11 people were killed and 14 wounded in election violence. Sylvester Howe died at Spring and two others were fatally hurt at Clay Hole Havenna and Frozen Creek. Separate case in Everett reports Mrs Bertha Wilkes circus trainer charged with first degree murder for killing lumberman Gus Danielson claiming self defense and claiming inheritance disputes.

Louisville Kentucky Sylvester Howe Clay Hole Havenna Frozen Creek Houston Quinn Louieville Harris Everett Gus Danielson Bertha Wilkes Sells Moto Circus

Murphy Guilty in Mail Robbery Conspiracy Case

A federal jury in Chicago found labor leader "Big Tim" Murphy guilty of conspiracy in the Dearborn Street mail robbery involving 396000. Murphy and three others face two-year terms on conspiracy counts while the actual robbery charge was acquitted. Ralph Teter and George Jecker testified for the government.

Chicago Big Tim" Murphy Dearborn St Murphy Ralph Teter George Jecker Matl

Human Hearts to Be Staged Tonight by Anadel Players

The drama Human Hearts to be staged tonight by the Anadel players at 8:20 oclock in Cathedral ball at Terry avenue and Columbia street. It has toured the country under titles When a Girl Loves and For the Love of Johnny.

Johnny Anadel Cathedral Ball Terry Ave Columbia St

A Politician Promotes Unity Yet Dodges Donations

A figure extols unity and government accountability while demanding public support. He touts reform and oversight, then avoids giving when asked for a donation, claiming he has no wallet and suggesting others bear the burden.

1000 Marines Guarding Mails in Open War on Robbers

Washington November 9 A special force of 1000 men who fought the Germans in France will be organized as a permanent arm of the postal service to fight mass bandits Postmaster General Hays announced today. As soon as this force can be recruited it will replace 1000 marines who today took their in mail trains trucks and in as the first step in Hays open warfare against the mail robbers.

Cial France Postal Service Hays

Alaska road plan scored by Seattle critic before Senate panel

John E. Ballaine of Seattle told the senate committee on territories that spending $56 million to finish the government railroad linking Alaska with the continental United States is not justified by the territory’s traffic. The panel weighed bills to consolidate Alaska functions under the Interior secretary and the president, while Ballaine noted the Alaska Central railroad he built failed in 1907.

Washington Alaska United States John E. Ballaine Seattle Senate Committee On Territories New Cummins Iowa

Home Decoration Class for Women Opens at Seattle Club

A home decoration course for women begins today at the Seattle Art club school. Classes meet each Wednesday and Friday afternoon. The course aims to teach interior decoration usable in members' homes and each participant may bring specific problems to be solved.

Seattle Art Club School

New Danish Consul Arrives in Seattle

Henning Plaun has arrived in Seattle to assume duties as Danish consul. His wife and baby will join him from Denmark at the start of the year.

Seattle Henning Plaun Denmark

Present For You: Soldier George Marah Recalled By Star

A Beattie woman recalls a Christmas letter by soldier George Marah who criticized postwar apathy toward servicemen. She contacted The Star seeking Marsh and asked him to reveal his present address if he reads this, promising to show appreciation.

the Star Marsh George

Jap Fish Stocking Efforts Fail in U S Waters

Dean John N Cobb of the college of fisheries at the university reports attempts to stock American waters with the ayu the leading game fish of Japan have been unsuccessful so far.

Japan John N. Cobb College of Fisheries The University

Jitneys resume by court order in Port Townsend

Under a restraining order issued by Superior Judge Odla Brinker jitneys operated by Sound Transit Co. resumed service to the Cowen park district on Wednesday. The order bars city officials from arresting bus drivers until the injunction hearing set for 9:30 a.m. Monday. Also noted Port Townsend held a logging camp robbery suspect named Joe Cook in jail.

Odla W. Brinker Sound Transit Co Cowen Park District Morris B. Sacha W. KR. Crawford Linneom Port Townsend Joe Cook

Harding’s Armistice Day Address Reaches 3 Cities

President Harding’s Armistice Day address will be heard in New York Chicago and San Francisco. He delivers the funeral oration over the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery via long distance telephone. American Legion posts coordinate ceremonies from Madison Square Garden Medinah Temple and Civic Auditorium.

Mayor Caldwell Among Nile Temple Circus Criminals

The Nile temple Shrine circus court Tuesday night labeled Mayor Caldwell and other prominent Nile temple members as criminals in a kangaroo court. The event portrayed local leaders in a comical or mocking legal session.

Nile Temple Eircus Caldwell

Medicinal beer faces brief shutdown amid bill vote

Treasury officials say medicinal beer may flow for ten days before the anti beer bill voids the beer regulation. The four licensed breweries must close again once the bill passes, a move seen as virtually certain after Senate approval on November 18.

Treasury Senate Opromation

Mining Standstill in Australasia Amid Low Prices

A. C. Macartney, an Australian metallurgical engineer, cites low metal prices and depressed wages as the cause of halted mining activity across Australasia.

Australasia A. C. Macartney Australia

Plain White and Floral Platters Offered at Low Price

Special sale offers plain white semi porcelain platters in 16 inch length and red platters with pink and green floral sprays at 14 inches. Priced at 25 cents each. Downstairs store.

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Circus Woman Olympia Peter Clausen Stiger Danielson As Ae Ceylon Big Tim St In Special Force of Veterans John Ballaine Frederick & Nelson Fifth Avenue Pine Street George Marah U. S Brinker Harding BY Fraser Edwards Lyons Pownstairs Price
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