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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1921
Page
6
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In San Francisco on September 9 Annette Adams former assistant United States attorney general spoke to the Commonwealth Club on enforcement of the Wolsehead act and the 18th amendment She blamed public apathy and weak moral fibre while noting the bench and bar fail to prosecute violators She cited a federal judge who said severe punishment was needed to deter theft of private stock.
Six million English workers through their delegates to the trades union congress in Cardiff approve the Washington disarmament conference. Labor representation at the conference is urged and a resolution calls for suspension of all armament work in Great Britain until after the Washington conference.
The body of D. J. Daugherty, a salesman, was found in the Chicago river with throat cut from ear to ear and hacked by a hatchet. His hands were folded behind him and handcuffed. Police had no clue to the killers.
A severe tropical storm sweeps the Caribbean as the weather bureau issues warnings to all vessels in the eastern and central Caribbean. Affected areas are warned to expect rough seas and strong winds within 48 hours.
Tokyo reports the Japanese delegation to the disarmament conference will be led by Viscount Kato former navy minister. He is described as a reactionary and the crew nearly unanimously favors his appointment.
J Howard was arrested Wednesday night and pleaded guilty in federal court Friday to violating the national prohibition act. Judge Jeremiah Neterer imposed a $300 fine.
Testimony shows Dr. Durand denying madness while colleagues dispute it. Dr. Smith attributes delusions to secret drinking and marital strain, and Dr. Nicholson argues chronic delusional insanity. Witnesses describe harsh jail conditions and Durand cross examining experts.
In Dedham Massachusetts Elena Anna Wells and attorney Louis Altmeyer were fatally shot on a crowded streetcar by Charles A Wells. He fled but was captured after a brief pursuit. Wells had been facing alimony and custody proceedings involving Wells.
During the defense phase Mrs. Durand sat beside Prosecutor T A Stiger providing aid in cross examination of the witnesses. Her involvement aided the prosecution's effort to question the patient’s condition and perceived sanity.
Mrs. James Goddard told friends during a meal that something terrible had occurred. Fifteen minutes later a telegram arrived reporting her son had drowned.
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