16 Sep 1921
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1921
Page
1
The Olympia interpretation of prewar training penalizes National Guard and naval militia veterans who trained before war. Those who enlisted on or after the declaration are eligible. The Star urges Supreme Court review, calling the policy unjust and requesting reversal to treat all veterans alike.
A fragmentary collage shows a McNeil Island note about pickers and a wry home brew photo caption Roy Gardner in hiding. The pasted items mix ads and jokes about medicine, wages, golf, and everyday life with chaotic, era-typical sensational snippets.
Police engage bandits during an attempted bank robbery at Reardan Washington. Patrolman Tony Allison was wounded in the leg as the suspects fled toward Spokane. The Nash touring car used by the robbers, Oregon plate 27779, was later sold in Oregon to W C Lewmen of Arlington Washington.
Washington watchers report a strong public demand for relief from high living costs and revived production. Congress faces renewed inquiries over tariff and tax policy as lawmakers return to Washington amid persistent economic complaints from voters.
Lewiston residents recalled Fatty Arbuckle entertaining saloon patrons in the good old days. He toured Idaho and Washington towns, performing by climbing on a plank and feigning sleep before startling the crowd and prompting a drink purchase from a sympathetic helper.
In a wartime style interview, Fatty Arbuckle’s 63 year old stepmother Mollie recalls his troubled youth in a California town. She describes his laziness, school withdrawal, and family neglect, noting his later fame contrasts with the boy she raised and helped, who never returned to them.
Mrs. Mary L. Singer received one dollar from a jury in a $20,000 case against Mrs. Lillian May Singer claiming alienation of her husband Thomas Singer's affections. The court heard arguments as Judge J. T. Ronald presided. Lillian testified she never caused the breakup, noting she was a Ballard High School student when the marriage began. Thomas was previously known as Tom Smith.
Minta Durfee wife of Roscoe Arbuckle speeds toward the Pacific coast to be at her husband’s side during his man slaughter case. While in Chicago she visits friends of Virginia Rappe to gather evidence to clear Roscoe’s name.
Fatty Arbuckle must defend against a first degree murder charge in a case that had seen delays. District Attorney Brady pressed for a quick trial in superior court while defense counsel Dominguez argued for more time. The judge urged speedy action and a continuation was set for next Thursday.
Robert S Boyns urges Seattle business leaders to back local manufacturers to create jobs for winter. He notes Pacific Northwest products help production, payrolls, and employment and asks residents to buy Seattle made goods and pantry stock to aid the unemployed.
Police say attempting to mix gasoline with home brew is dangerous. Eight people were arrested Thursday night, including A. Beving, after he rammed a car from the rear at Westlake Avenue and Newton Street.
A historical note reports Roy Gardner chased by Seattle Chinese. J. J. Reese recalls waiting for Charlie Chung in Chinatown. Chung, an 80 year old man with prior federal court appearances over opium charges, is linked to the pursuit.
A sensational tale links Gardner to the Los Angeles street post office station heist and a shouted "Let's go Roy" as a motive. The report traces a notorious underworld figure from McNeil Island to Nome and back, noting J Cody's solo capture of Wade and accomplices before barge escape through a frigid channel.
Mose Island Sept 16 Roy Gardner denies being Roy and pleads to reach his wife and baby living on the warden Maloney's island. Arm chair reporter Hal Armstrong recounts Roy hiding in blue denim fearing guards while insisting he is not Roy and refuses to be shot.
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