23 Sep 1921
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1921
Page
1
Court recessed at noon with Mahoney smiling and defense counsel joking while state attorneys wore grave expressions. Lee Johnston claimed the state's case was "going nicely to pieces" as prosecutors refused to comment.
Police widen inquiry as a "mystery woman" linked to the Mahoney case emerges in rumors. Atkinson remains jailed on an open charge while investigators pursue a possible connection to a real estate loan man with a shared surname.
The text references Gov Hart ordering a hidden inquiry into state insane asylums and cautions officials about public disclosure while newspaper reporters are told to print the news but not spread details. It also includes cryptic lines about Arbeckle Gardner Mahoney and a quip about a motorcycle.
A safe at the White Cow Butter store on Pike Street was blown and robbed of over 100 dollars. Police pursued three suspects who fled between Pine and Olive streets. One man was shot in the foot, another was wounded with a knee gash, and all carried tools and a dynamite cap.
A Seattle neighbor complains nocturnal dog howling disturbs sleep. Officers observe a 10 pm canine concert in a vacant lot. Residents throw rocks and kitchenware as two men collect loot. no arrests reported amid the chaos. The piece ends with satirical quips about moonshine and local women.
A special committee appointed by Gov. Hart to investigate brutality and inefficiency in state institutions will meet Monday at 10 30 a m in the city council chambers Sedro Woolley Steilacoom and commence organization for the inquiry. Members include Seattle officials Bishop O Dea Judge Major Tacoma and Yakima representatives with no testimony yet planned.
Salvator Cala was found guilty of the murder of Dan F. Kaber, the Lakewood publisher. The jury recommended mercy. Cala confessed to holding Kaber's hands while a hired killer stabbed him 24 times. Mrs. Kaber is serving a life sentence for planning the crime. Cala faces likely life imprisonment.
San Francisco on September 23 evidence that Roscoe Arbuckle assaulted Virginia Rappe in a manner leading to her death was set to be produced at the preliminary murder hearing. Witnesses included Al Semnacher and Miss Zey Pyvron with Mrs Delmont, while defense aimed to argue collapse from alcohol. The court faced a packed, female-heavy audience and strict seating rules for spectators.
In Chicago on September 23 authorities prepared to seize millions in taxes from contraband liquor owners with prosecutions to follow. A 20 member federal squadron from Washington has already mopped up New York Indianapolis and Chicago and will move on to San Francisco. In Tacoma Milo F Harrison 18 died after a fatal bicycle fall.
Dry squad officers raided a hotel at 1103 Third Ave. Thursday night and arrested Lucille Martin, 26, proprietor, seizing eight pints of champagne and a quart and a half of grape. Miss Martin was released on $500 bail.
The popular indoor sport put and take is under district attorney scrutiny in Denver. Players risk fines and possible jail time if caught, as officials warn of legal consequences for participating.
James E. Mahoney's trial scene features Alvin Jorgenson describing a trunk believed to contain Mrs. Kate Mahoney's body. The Beattie Transfer Co driver asserted the murder trunk weighed about 175 pounds, was moved to a boat at a Seattle boat house, and matched a trunk later found in the morgue.
The article describes a murder case where moving pictures are shown to juries. Frank A. Jacobs films the courtroom sequence for Liberty News at Liberty Theatre, with testimony recalling Mahoney’s visits, checks, and travel. Details include dates in April, names like McDonald and Grennan, and implications of an Eastbound train trip to avoid police.
Shutins are to receive a program of entertainment at the Masonic club at 2 30 p m Sunday. Automobile owners willing to volunteer their services to transport guests should call the Odd Fellows hall East 0072. Shut ins wishing to attend should call the same number.
Residents pressed Seattle officials to rush a streetcar extension to Cowen Park and restore jutner pus service. The utilities committee rejected the plea 3 to 2, and the council is urged to overturn the report and deliver immediate transportation relief.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.