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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1921

Page

6

Parents May Face Charges Over Boy Slayer Case

Chehalis Oct 25 Prosecutor Herman Allen urged a state law to punish parents who allow children to play with loaded guns amid the Herbert Coleman murder case. He suggested Coleman’s parents could be charged with complicity if proven to have encouraged gun play. testimony may target old Jim Coleman and Sheriff Roberts will invite voluntary appearance of the boy. The 6 year old allegedly shot 8 year old Lynn Peters after a quarrel. authorities note the firearm had been loaded the night before for a wood rat.

Chehalis Herbert Coleman Lynn Peters Herman Allen Allen Coleman Jess Coleman Peters Jeas Coleman Wallace Morris Morris Raschie Young Herbert Lynn Col Frank Roberts Jim” Coleman Randle Cascadens Herbie

Would-Be Author Admits Robberies in Tacoma

Curt Muller, 22, a confessed gas station bandit, arrived from Seattle and said he robbed to fund a literary career. He added he would have much time to write in prison.

Tacoma Curt Muller Seattle Muller

Kelso search party hunts for Shelby Ray

A Kelso search party is locating Shelby Ray son of R L Ray who disappeared during a hunting trip. The incident prompted crews to sweep the area. No further details on cause or timing are provided.

Kelso Shelby Ray R. L. Ray

Ex Kaiser Karl Arrest Ends Hope of Regaining Throne

Vienna reports former Emperor Karl and Empress Zita, along with Count Julius Andrassy and other monarchist leaders, are in custody after a failed bid to retake Budapest. Troops scattered, warrants issued for officers, and Admiral Horthy hints at exile as the regent weighs handing them to the British commission.

Vienna Karl Budapest Empreas Zita Julius Andrassy Chateau Tous Zita Switzerland Kart Tata Taverns Raskovski Lehar Horthy Hungary Kari

Police Seek Kidnapped Girl in Seattle Case

Ten year old Martha Henrietta Heintz is believed kidnapped from the Washington Children's Home. A letter she purportedly wrote seeking her newly adopted sister hints at her search. Authorities also pursue Mrs. Anna Rosie seen near the home who previously sought custody.

Martha Henrietta Heintz Washington Anna Rosie Rosie Martha Seattle George A. Sheafe Society Anita George B. Simpson Clarke County Margaret Heintz

Arbuckle's Attorney Detained by Court

San Francisco news details technical objections delaying attorney Charles Brennan as he planned to depart for Chicago to depose witnesses in Roscoe Arbuckle manslaughter case. Brennan aimed to question three witnesses in Chicago and one in Washington, D. C. Lowell Sherman, film star, was the Washington target and Arbuckle party guest.

San Francisco Charles Brennan Roscoe Fatty) Arbuckle Chicago Brennan Washington, D. C Arbuckle Virginia Rappe Lowell Sherman Washington Arbuckie Miss Rappe

Railway Truce Reported Ahead of Chicago Peace Conference

Secret negotiations were reported in Cleveland as a preliminary step toward a Chicago peace conference to avert a nationwide railway strike due to a July wage cut and other reductions. The talks involved the railroad labor board, unions, and railroad executives with a settlement reportedly near.

Cleveland Chicago Railroad Labor Board

Railroad Executives Gather For Strike Conference

Railroad executives met in Chicago to prepare for a Sunday strike stand down as five major brotherhood chiefs and general chairmen join the United States railway labor board in Cleveland for a high level session. The open Coliseum annex venue will host 1,600 union leaders and executives. The board aims to halt wage-cut demands and urge reversal of the October 30 strike order.

Carl Victor Little Chicago Cleveland Coliseum Annex Railroad Board

Emergency crews to man Western Pacific trains

Western Pacific railroad announced plans to operate trains with available crews should a strike go into effect. The company said it would advertise for emergency crews in San Francisco.

San Francisco Western Pacific Railroad

Seattle Boy Lost Overboard at Sea

Ralph M. Romatate a 19 year old Seattle Y M C A student was washed overboard Saturday while washing deck on the steamship Victoria just south of Unimak Pass His sister Mrs M RR Wilson of 6552 Greenwood Ave did not learn of his death until the Victoria reached Seattle Monday

Ralph M. Romatate Seattle Y

Russian Play Read by Mrs. L. Van Ogte

Mrs. Louise Van Ogte reads her translation of Turgenev's The Dependent in Seattle praising the author and noting her Russian-language mastery. Her authentic interpretation aims to reveal characters as a human narrative with simple clear style and genuine background.

Louise van Ogte Ivan Turgenev Turgenev Russia Moscow Petrograd Moscow Art Theatre Tehekhov Gorki Seattle Music Department University of Washington van Ogle Conseares

Insane Doctor Durand’s Everett Home Looted

The residence of Dr. W. E. Durand, recently declared insane after two sensational trials, was rifled of silverware and jewelry worth several hundred dollars. A wrestling medal presented by a Chicago newspaper to Durand was among the stolen items. Seattle police report Everett incident Tuesday.

Durand Everett Seattle Chicago

Steel Labor's Worst Enemy

Samuel Untermyer, a New York attorney, labeled United States Steel the greatest enemy of labor before the Senate labor committee investigating the Mingo mine war. He said the company pursues a policy to break unions and push an open shop, with ramifications in West Virginia and coal regions.

Washington United States Steel Corporation Samuel Untermyer New York Senate Labor Committee Untermeyer Steel Corporation West Virginia Untermyer

Grant county coyotes killed under state supervision

Noted wildlife effort in Grant county reports coyotes infected with hydrophobia killed by workers directed by the state department of agriculture. Surveyors on the Greater Wenatchee project near the Columbia River plan to reach the river early this week. Public fund drive shows Battery A Wal la Walla surpassing $1,000 from a benefit dance at the Armory last week. Automobile men estimate one accident monthly on the Seattle Everett highway near Everett golf links. Director FR L French states coyotes will not destroy jackrabbits unless starving. A Starbuck vicinity water drip observed daily per Jesse Backus of Walla Walla. Coal prices rise as piles dwindle per South Tacoma Journal. Puyallup conducts a three day bee school with over 200 students. Centralia high schools organize a national-model student body. Rotarian Thomas B Cole to speak in Port Angeles. Vancouver YWCA benefit motion picture at night. George L Barner and John S ders enter mayoralty race in George L Barner race notes. Vancouver community house grand opening Oct 21 under Prunariana sponsorship with Halloween dance. J Erickson reports 75,000,000 feet timber in the dian valley to be cut for mills near Port Angeles.

Townley Ends Esperence Jail Term Ready to Serve Time

Townley, president of the union league, faces 90 days in county jail after the Supreme Court verdict on Minnesota espionage act. He told league officers he wished the matter was over and hoped to finish winding up affairs.

ST. Paul Arther Townley 1Usan League United States Supreme Minnesota Townley League Townley League

Beack Handers Sudden Explosion Shocks Chicago Family

A blast at a Chicago home on October 25 hurled Salvatore anchi his wife and eight others from bed. Neighbors report the Handers fled the scene after the explosion as police investigated the cause and next door resident Samuel cer described hearing the blast.

Chicago Salvatore Anchi Samuel Cer

Warm Blankets On Sale For Cold Nights

As Jack Frost enters the land, customers are urged to prepare with extra blankets. The catalog lists All-Wool and WoolNap options, including single and pair sizes, with prices from 4.49 to 13.75 per pair or each, and finishes in tan pink blue gray and lavender. Multiple blanket styles are highlighted on the third floor for home warmth.

Jack Frost

Autumn Sweaters and Fashion Accessories Ad

Autumn chill defense with Mohawk mohair angora sweaters in shades like Mohawk buff jade orchid navy and black. Ruffneck utility cardigans with pockets and double belts. Cardigan sets for children in Cardinal and Copper brown plus scarf sets. Also hair shop services on the second floor.

Eape Saa BON Marche

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Big Bottom Hal Armstrong Golden Gate Wheeles Pacific Ocean Cape Fi NM Washington Oregon Kaiser Karl W. P Puget Sound Nisqually Slute Harry Wickersham BY Glenn Hughes Dixie Happy Golden Kam Gilder Carl Rowin Genevieve May Mises May Jones Sylvester Charles Gerard BY Frazer Edwards Mingo Unter Myer Grant County State Department of Agriculture Greater Wenatchee Columbia River Lake Wenatchee Battery A Walla Walla New Armory Seattle-Everett Everett Golf Links FR. L. French Department of Agriculture Starbuck Jesse Backus South Tacoma Journal Puyallup Centralia National Congress Thomas B. Cole Bellingham Port Angeles Rotary Club Vancouver Ing George L. Barner John 8. Ders Munity Nashua Rogers Union Street Marcel Bon Marché
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