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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1921

Page

10

Gardner believed dead on Neil Island after prison escape

Star Staff Special reports on September 19 that U S penion officials on Neil Island think Roy Gardner is dead or has fled to Mexico after escaping from a prison break during Labor Day ball game. They warn it may be years before remains are found and note lack of bloodhounds and doubts about arresting him if alive.

Star Neil Island Roy Gardner Mexico U. S Mai Gardner U. S. Minute Bie Warden Malehey

Convict Slaughters Guard and Fails Escape Attempt

In Arkansas a convict named Slaughter killed a guard and wounded two others during a prison farm escape. He used a smuggled rifle as he fled, was engaged by another inmate who fired, and Slaughter surrendered. In Washington state, Jack MacDonald escaped Friday night and was recaptured by bloodhounds in Eureka after being traded from Walla Walla.

Little Rock Ark Tomee Bliss Adkisson Slaughter Walla Jack MacDonald Jetate McDonald Eureka

Dr Durand Jailed After Court Injunction Violation

In Everett on September 19 Dr W. H. Durand, recently acquitted on an insanity charge, was jailed after violating a court injunction by returning to his former home. He allegedly turned a hose on the house and threw rocks at its windows to spite his wife who seeks separate maintenance.

Everett

Undertaker Held as Narcotic Agent

A. Richardson, 39, an undertaker, was arrested Sunday by narcotic squad officers who raided his Marion Street establishment and seized two drug packages and scales from a coffin. Mrs. F. M. Crawford, 26, present at the place, was arrested as an alleged buyer and jailed. Also noted is a 1920 shipping tally: Britain 594 ships, United States 430, Japan 105.

A. Richardson Marion St F. M. Crawford Richardson Great Britain United States Japan

Arbuckle Case Dominates Page One Reports

Mrs Arbuckle arrived after 3 am and refused to add to her appeal for fairness Beardsice connected to both sides could aid prosecution or defense State claims Miss Rappe death tied to alleged assault and new statements The district attorney re enacted the party scene with Arbuckle and guests to illustrate the alleged events Federal agents pursue Prohibition law cases today

Toroly Arbuckle Sacramento San Francisco New York Virginia Rappelhruon Beardsice Hunt Sierras Miss Rappe Mias Rappe Brady Los Angeles Salt Lake City Lowell Sherman

Virginia Rappe Laid to Rest After Hollywood Funeral

Virginia Rappe, once linked to Roscoe Arbuckle, was laid to rest in Hollywood. The ceremony drew thousands of film figures as she lay in state, with notable tributes from Henry Lehrman, Larry Semon, Norman Taurog, and her fiancé. She was buried in Hollywood Cemetery in Lehrman’s plot.

Los Angeles Virginia Rappe Roscoe Arbuckle Mildren Harris Chaplin Hollywood Misa Rappe Henry Lehrman Larry Semon Virginia Norman Taurog Larry Sermon

School Fees Struck Down by Judge in Public School Case

Judge Everett Smith ruled that public school pupils will not be charged fees for courses offered in the high school. The decision bars a $10,000 fee plan alleged to fund Woodwork Botany Sewing and Home Economics. The board may drop charged courses or appeal to the state supreme court.

Everett Smith W. W. Ballantyne Ballantyne Scilool W J. Santmyer Rct Supreme Court Santmyer Ballentyne Lincoln High School W. D. Lane H. W. Pennock W. J. Santmyer Smith Seattle

Dail Cabinet Faces Dilemma Over Recognition and Conference

Dublin reports Sinn Fein's cabinet meets with President De Valera to decide whether to withdraw from demanding recognition of Ireland as a sovereign state or accept the conference proposed by Lloyd George. Officials warn the cabinet must accept conditions or risk civil war, as press urges acceptance.

Dublin Peance Ireland Sinn Fein de ‘Valera Lioyd George de Valera Dail Lloyd George

Field House Vaudeville Show For Basketball Teams

The Hiawatha Field House at California Avenue and West Lander announces a vaudeville show Saturday night to benefit the basketball teams. Eight good acts will perform to raise funds for a suite and other needed equipment.

Hiawatha California Ave West Lander Sr

Gifted Speaker at S A Hall Tuesday

Rev. Carl A. Thell, recently from Sweden and Norway, will speak at the Salvation Temple 1414 Sixth Ave Tuesday night. He rose from a poor family to speak in the State Church of Sweden and now visits this hall as a noted orator.

Carl A. Thell Sweden Norway Salvation My Temple

Mystery Mahoney case to test jurors and witnesses

Patterson will prosecute Mahoney in a case tying automobile thefts to a broader murder investigation. Justice of the Peace J. W. Hoar, who married the Mahoneys in February, will testify. The state may show the apartment scene, the trunk, and the morgue body, with 65 witnesses subpoenaed. The defense expects few subpoenas so far, and the trial could exceed ten days with heavy public interest and courtroom security.

Patterson Mahoney Justice of the Peace J. W. Hoar Mahoneys Rtate Withernen Stnek Bo Tar Johnston Munber Matt Starwich

Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Escapes Kidnappers in New York

In New York the former Mrs. Thaw Evelyn Nesbit Thaw narrowly escapes a kidnap attempt at her third floor tea room. Three men, identified as Joseph Daly John Wardmer and James Dunn, fled in a taxi but were later arrested after attacking Patrolman Michael McMahon. Nesbit will testify as the case is postponed to Wednesday.

New York Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Harry K. Thaw Michael McMahon McMahon Joseph Daly John Wardmer James Dunn Mies Nesbit

Peterson son death linked to speed in auto collision case

The jury was chosen in Judge Otis Brinker’s court for Mra. Josephine Anderson seeking 15000 in damages from C. P. Olinger and Alger Fowler. Peterson, Ernest W. Peterson, 26, U S mail service employee and sole supporter of his mother, died in a September 4 1990 crash attributed to speeding and careless driving.

Mra. Josephine Anderson C. P. Olinger Alger Fowler Otis Brinker Mra. Peterson Ernest W. Peterson Olinger Ernest Peterson United States Mail Service

Dinnerware set sale at The Upstairs Downstairs Store

A bundle of six dinner plates six salad plates six bread and butter plates six sauce dishes six cups and saucers plus one meat platter one covered dish one cream pitcher one sugar bowl one gravy bowl one open vegetable dish one salad bowl one covered butter dish offered special Tuesday for seven fifty dollars.

Auburn Men Charged With Moonshine Manufacture

Information filed in superior court charges two Auburn residents with making intoxicating liquor for sale. John Reichert allegedly hid at his Auburn farm on September 17 with 52 gallons of mash and one still. Joe Lower faced charges for possessing two 50 gallon kegs of mash on the same date.

Information Agaist Auburn Superior Court John Reichert Joe Lower

Hold Cop in Booze Probe

Seventh arrest in a huge liquor theft from a government vault on Wall Street and Elliott. Patrolman Parker, arrested Saturday night and released on $500 bail, is charged with possessing and transporting liquor. Federal officials hint more arrests to come as the case advances toward a grand jury.

Altho Lyle Parker Althoit Cow Lake Searing Fred Kelly Departmentt,, of Justice Frank Reagan U. S Prohibition

Balloons Take Flight in Gordon Bennett Trophy Race

Fourteen balloons took to the Belgian sky near Solbosch as strong east winds pushed them westward for the Gordon Bennett trophy. A soldier became entangled in a balloon rope at launch and was carried aloft before crew rescued him, though his weight figure remained uncertain.

Brussels Solbosch de Muyster

Senators Probing West Virginia War

In Williamson West Virginia on September 19 Senators Kenyon and Shortridge questioned state constabulary and county authorities about the civil war between union miners and deputies. Miners and families have already voiced claims that coal operators cheat on measurement and pay, while operators say miners rely on company stores.

Williamson W. Va Kenyon and Shortridge West Virginia

Robbery Hits Denver Couch Collector for $7,800

Two armed bandits waylaid George C. Lowry, collector for a chain of stores, in a dark stairway and escaped with $7,800 in cash. The money had been collected from the shops and was headed to the office.

Denver George C. Lowry Lowry

Two Miners Held in Murder Case

Frank Keeney and Fred Mooney district leaders of the United Mine Workers were indicted for murder and brought to Williamson. They were guarded by state police and a constable, smiling as they were jailed pending bail. Minimum murder bond set at ten thousand dollars.

Williamson W. Va Frank Keeney Fred Mooney United Mine Workers of America Col Jackson Arnold Harold Houston Keeney Mooney West Virginia

Paris Crowds Await Chaplin Alias Charlotte

Crowds on the Champs Elysees gathered to glimpse Charlie Chaplin known as Charlotte in Paris. He visited the Dead Rat and the Wild Cow cabarets on Montmartre and slept at his hotel, disappointing many early fans.

Paris Champs Elysee Charlie Chaplin Charlotte Mont. Martre

Moonshine Bottles Dumped in Courthouse Sink

Seven sheriff's deputies poured about a thousand bottles of moonshine whisky and beer into a third floor courthouse sink between 8 and 9:30 a.m. Monday. The discarded liquor, once evidence in bootlegging cases, splashed into the sink amid crowded halls.

Sheriff's Office

Bay of 17 Held on Charge of Burglary

An information charging Gordon Phillips who claims to be 17 with burglary in the second degree was filed in superior court Monday. Phillips is accused of entering the home of Mrs. W. F. Banes at 603 334th Ave on September 14 and stealing jewelry and a saxophone.

Gordon Phillips Superior Court Phillips W. F. Banes

Missing Aged Man Found Near Bothell After Citywide Search

An 85 year old man, John Sutherland, who vanished last week from 4805 First Ave. N. W., was found Sunday morning by the roadside in Bothell. He had memory lapses since a July coma injury and was taken to his home after being found by M. A. Fletcher.

Bothell John Sutherland First Ave N. W Sutherland Tacoma M. AL. Fletcher W. Crockett Sr Bothell Hotel

Wayfarer Society Plans Tonight Meeting at Methodist Church

The Wayfarer Society and chorus of The Wayfarer assemble tonight at 8 in the First Methodist church auditorium to announce committees for the coming year. J. H. Painter of the Community Service will present plans for Music Week observances starting November 6.

the Wayfarer First Methodist Church J. H. Painter The Community Service

Girl swept away by rising tide at Ballybunion

Mise Florence Nolan drowned after being swept from the Black Rocks of Ballybunion as a sudden tide rose while she read nearby. Lifesaving efforts failed to save her.

Dublin Ballybunion Mise Florence Nolan

President Harding Returns to Work After Vacation

President Harding resumes duties in Washington after a nine day absence. He will review appointments and ensure all elements are in place before naming his new employment delegation. Secretary of Commerce accompanied Harding on Mayflower voyage and has nearly completed the delegation draft.

Secretary of Commerce Harding

Balloon Race Sees American Entrants Amid Severe Handicap

In a contested event La Belgica faces a severe handicap as balloons compete for the farthest point from the start. Three American entries Ralph Upson Bernard Von H and W T Van Ormand participate despite the uneven odds.

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