State wins big point in Dolly trial
The state secured a major win in the Dolory Johnson forgery case as handwriting expert O L Miller testified Johnson’s handwriting matches Kate Mahoney’s signature on the disputed power of attorney. Other witnesses could not identify Johnson as the signer, and notary E J Brandt maintained he could not confirm the signature as Johnson.
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E. P. Chalcraft
Dolores M. Johnson
James E. Mahoney
O. L. Miller
Kate Mahoney
EB LA. Blease
Johnson
Age Simi
Edmonds
Mahoney
Brandt
E. J. Brandt
Kate Mooers
J. Casey
Lambert
Brinker de Rousld
Bee
Miracle Man Lorenz Treats Needy Free In America
Dr. Adolf Lorenz the famed surgeon known for bloodless surgery grows faint after examining 40 patients and performing three operations. The Vienna doctor, 66, travels to America to treat crippled children free for the poor and repay aid to Austrian relief, planning visits to Chicago after Christmas.
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New York
Adolf Lorena
Lorene
Lorenz
Uncertain Identity in Courtroom Confrontation
Dolores Johnson sits beside defense counsel as Brandt hedges on whether she is Mrs. Johnson, noting the woman’s similar appearance to Kate Mooers and admitting he cannot confirm or deny the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Mooers
Mahoney
Bloody Nineteenth Claims New Victim in Chicago
In the 19th ward of Chicago, Natale Melica a cobbler was shot and killed in his shop as eight shots rang out. The killers fled the scene.
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Chicago
Natale Melica
Seattle Protests on Assay Payment Policy
A Seattle protest group urged action on assay payment discrimination. J. J. Underwood and Washington officials met Secretary Mellon in San Francisco to seek investigation. Seattle faces a foreign rate of about 79 cents an ounce versus San Francisco’s 99 cent domestic rate.
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San Francisco
Rockefeller Back From Orient Trip
John D. Rockefeller Jr and party arrived in Vancouver after a Far East trip aboard the Empress of Asia. He praised China for study of diseases and said the Rockefeller Foundation will aid medical schools and missions across the country.
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Vancouver
BF. C
Orient
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
China
Rockefeller Foundation
Two Die as Train Is Wrecked in Cut
Olymp ia dispatch reports a logging train wreck near Olympia. Fireman Clallan Cruso n and camp cook C W Bouden were killed. Engineer H Hoffman survived with broken leg and arm after urging Cruso n to jump. Cruso n refused and tried to steer the runaway engine. The second note mentions the body of Mrs Netile Sonne ma of Tacoma held at the Cremation Society awaiting arrival of her daughter from Juneau.
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Cut
Olympia
Clallan Cruson
C. W. Bouden
Camp Cook
H. Hoffman
Black Hills
Rock Cut
Hoffman
Cruwen
Crusoen
Netile Sonnema
Charles J. Sonnema
Tacoma
Meadows Sanitarium
Cremation Society of
Washington
N. ©. Hardy
Juneau
Big Rail Rate Cut Seen for March 1
The Interstate Commerce Commission signaled a sweeping railroad rate reduction after March 1 1922. Twelve small roads face questions in hearings scheduled December 14 to 21 to determine if a general rate cut is feasible and what financial returns should be post March 1.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Comedy Playlet Feature At Pan Mayhem of Vaudeville
A lively vaudeville bill at the Pantages features Jack Lalit written work Act Different by Jack Trainor and company. Trainor plays the employer surrounded by three girls and two men with scenery music and dance. Also on the bill are Harry Van Fonen with a new monologue Johnny Small and two girls Puppy Love Daly and Berlew whirl wind dancers Will Ahern and Gladys Ahern with dancing and lariat novelty.
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PAN
Jack Lalit
Jack Trainor
Trainor
Harry van Fonen
Huccerrean
Johnny Small
Funeral services for B. B. Porter held in Bellingham
Funeral services were held Tuesday in Bellingham for B. B. Porter according to word received by Seattle friends and relatives. Porter is survived by brothers and sisters W. F. F., A. M., J. G. Porter, Mrs. Bell Beverly and Mrs. J. A. Holland.
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Tuemilay
Bellingham
B. B. Porter
Seattle
Porter
J. G. Porter
Mra. Bell
Beverly
Mra
J. A. Holland
Final drive to raise Community Chest funds at Chest Week
Campaign workers push a final drive to raise the remaining funds for the Community Chest. Auctions of apples from the Pacific Northwest Fruit Exposition and a donated Ford roadster aid the effort, with events at the Chelan exhibit and the Clemmer theatre's Chest Week running December 3 to 9.
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Booth
Bell St. Terminal
Col
A. N. Banks
Lake Chelan
Col. Banka
Chelan
Hedy Company
Mercer At
Chest
Arctic Hotel
Clemmer
Two Bound Over to Federal Grand Jury
Frank Bock and C. D. Wood were bound over for the federal grand jury Tuesday by U. S. Commissioner N. W. McClelland. Their bail was fixed at $500 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bock
C. D. Wood
U. S
N. W. McClelland
Funeral Services for Mrs Olive B E Kiefer
Funeral rites for Mrs Olive BE Kiefer aged 48 were scheduled at the family residence 3329 Madison Street at 1:30 p m Tuesday. Versailles prosecution seeks the death penalty for Henri Landru alleged Bluebeard in the case.
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Olive BE. Kiefer
Madison St
Versailles
Henri Landru
Ordinances for Woodland Park Camp and Green Lake Funds Left Inlimbo
City council left two proposed appropriations in unsettled status. A 20000 grant for the auto tourist camp at Woodland Park was deemed lost after Mayor Caldwell refused to approve the deficiency ordinance. A 10000 request to refresh Green Lake waters also failed to secure required votes, with Tindall’s near‑change noted. Mayor Caldwell indicated he would sign the deficiency bill to meet an unforeseen emergency.
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Woodland Park
Green Lake
Fitzgerald
Committee of the Whole
Caldwell
Fort Lawton Must Go Without Hospital
The United States public health service cannot establish a marine hospital at Fort Lawton due to lack of funds. A Washington DC bureau letter says an additional appropriation of 15 to 25 million dollars will be needed for hospitalization purposes.
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United States Public Health Service
Fort Lawton
Chamber of Commerce Tuesaday
Washington, D. C
Mountaineers to Meet at Masonic Club December 9
The Mountaineers plan a meeting at the Masonic club on December 9. Stereopticon slides from a Glacier Peak hike last summer will be shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Club
Glacier Peak
Suromer
Missing Relatives Column Seeks Help Across Regions
The Star solicits tips to locate missing relatives and friends including A. L. Barlow formerly with Mansfield Dog and Pony shows now in Seattle and William Goldrick last heard from Seattle. Reports should be sent to The Star or William J. Cotter Providence. Br. J. Goldrick is believed to be in the West. his 86 year old mother seeks any news.
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The
Star
Tte
A. L. Barlow
Pormerly
Mansfield Dog and Pony Shows
Seattle
A. Taylor
Smith St
Everett
Wash
William Goldrick
William J. Cotter
Potter Ave
Providence
J. Goldrick
West
Bin
Brazil Nut Imports Hit 35 Million Pounds in H1 1921
United States imports show 35,000,000 pounds of Brazil nuts for the first half of 1921. This figure highlights Brazil's role as a major supplier to American markets during the period.
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United States
Brazil
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Casey
Kienze
Hut
Lorena
Adolf Lorenz
Rockefeller
Ft. Lawton
Bureau of Missing Relatives
BON Marche Sor
Santa Claus
Dolly
Daylight Toy Shop
Nice
BON Marche
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