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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1921

Page

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Death trunk shown to jury in Mahoney murder case

The Seattle trial reveals a trunk pulled from Lake Union containing Mrs. Kate Mahoney's body. Evidence links defendant Mahoney to the St Francis Hotel registration and letters, with dental identifications and eyewitness accounts tying him to the crime. The court adjourned to Monday morning.

James Mahoney J. T. Ronald Kate Mahoney M. J. McNamee Lake Union Myra E. Helm St. Paul St.Francis Hotel St. Francis The St. Franci Ecutor Douglas J. EB. Mahoney St. Francis Hotel Douglas the St. Francis Seattle New York William D. Lambuth William D. Perkins & Co Gus Johnson Wilmar Minn Mahoney Johnson

Trial Sidelights Highlight Sheriff and Courtroom Drama

Sheriff Matt Starwich clamps down on the game of put take at the courthouse as trials hinge on the fate of Honey and two other men. If convicted, Honey’s life and the reputations of Press enter Douglas and Lee Johnston face high stakes, with Captain Tennant as key witness and prosecutor Douglas delivering sharp blows.

Matt Starwich Mahoney Pressenter Douglas Lee Johnston Northwest Charles Tennant Honey Tennant

Tragic death cases span two incidents in city

Ruth Violet 26 committed suicide with a 22 caliber rifle at her home at 4042 25th Ave. S. W. The body was found by her husband at 6 10 am Saturday. She had been de mented and believed people were following her. In a related note Mrs Nina Trumbo nearly died in an attempted suicide at Olive apartments, as details sought to be clarified by ongoing local coroner reports.

Ruth Violet 25Th Ave. S. W Fred Violet Violet Frank McDonald Olive Apts Nina Trumbo The Star Tacoma Arthur Rust W. R. Rust Hugh C. van Amburgh van Amburgh Superior W. D. Askren J. Charles Dennis Percy Brush Rust America Bank of California Argest Young Rust Tide Flats

Fatty Arbuckle hearing proceeds amid crowded San Francisco court

The Fatty Arbuckle trial resumed with his wife Minta Durfee at his side. Al Semnacher testified about the Labor Day events in San Francisco and Grauman's office discussions on Virginia Rappe's death, while the hearing adjourned for Monday.

M D. Tracy San Francisco Remcoe Fatty) Arbuckle Virginia Rappe Los Angeles Moving Picture Beauty Arbuckle Fatty Roscoe Arbuckle Mra. Arbuckle Minta Durfesa Colored Women's Clubs al Semnacher Miss Rappe Semnacher Lowell Sherman Sid Grauman St Francia Mies Harris Chariie Chaplin Roscoe

Do You Remember The Good Old Days And New Versions

A collage of humorous quotes and lines recalling past times in New York and Corning. Bits mention, among others, Poona, autumn idylls, and a flirty encounter, plus a nod to Babe Ruth and local landmarks. The tone is comic reminiscence from a historical paper.

Wild Animals We Have Known and Urban Tales

A collage of quirky lines references city council calls and social scenes at Halbert Harmstrong’s poker parties. The text ponders author profits in relation to book volume and notes Hollywood style acting by a vamp amid evolving attitudes.

Halbert Harmstrong

Mrs Moore and Miss Gross Released in Seattle Case

Mrs Roy Moore and Miss Christine Gross, both of Seattle, were released in Vancouver Wash after a motion by Prosecuting Attorney Hall. Bail of 5000 dollars was waived. They must return October 18 for the trial of Roy Moore and Bert Orcutt over the circus holdup and a $36000 escape last week.

Vancouver Wash Roy Moore Christine Gross Seattle Hall

Colorado Women See Arbuckle Film Showings Continue

Colorado women at the state federation of Women's Clubs refused to condemn Roscoe Arbuckle. A resolution to suspend showing his films was voted down, with the convention deciding to let the law take its course. Also reports a B C storm near Ketchikan forced aviator Co O Prest to turn back en route to Wrangell.

Colorado Colorado Springs Cwl Roscoe Fatty” Arbuckle Colorado Federation of Women's Clubs Prince Rupert B.C Ketchikan Co. O. Prest Wrangell Alaska Nome Siberia

French aviator killed in Deutsch de la Meurthe cup race

Capt Bernard de Romanet died in an elimination heat when his aircraft plunged 650 feet during the Deutsch de la Meurthe cup event at Etampes France.

Etampes France Bernard de Romanet

Willing to Trade Prison Time for Gardner to Save Family

Tacoma railroad switchman Percy H. Leaverton, 42, offers to serve Roy Gardner’s 25 year prison term at McNeil Island in exchange for a pardon. He proposes giving up his home and job to allow Gardner, his wife Dolly, and their daughter Jean to remain together, citing past hardship and a desire to do something significant. Leaverton says he would write to President Harding and accepts ridicule, hoping to reunite the family if Gardner returns the stolen money.

Roy Gardner Percy H. Leaverton Harding Gardner McNeil Island Leaverton McNeil Seterel South L St Tacoma Kansas Ure Oklahoma United States Christ Dolly Gardner Napa Cal Jean Emmet Dalton Dalton Gang al Jennings Roy Dolly

German Treaty Is Now Before Senate

The Senate opened debate in an open session on the peace treaty with Germany. Following Lodge’s motion, the treaty with reservations from the foreign relations committee was read and discussion began.

Washington Senate Germany Lodge Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Dr Marie Equi Visits Portland After Prison Release

Dr Marie Fagul, released from San Quentin on espionage charges, arrived in Portland from San Francisco today describing the prison as the house of unutterable sadness. She served nearly a year and was released August 9.

Portland San Quentin Marie Fagul California San Francisco

Storm Warning For Rapid Southeast Storm Moves In

A southwest storm warning was issued at 7:30 a.m. as a severe storm from the North Pacific Ocean moves southeast, bringing strong southeast to southwest gales this afternoon tonight and likely Sunday per the weather bureau.

Pacific Ocean Weather Bureau

Guilford Holds Big Lead in St Louis Amateur Golf

Jesse Guilford of Boston leads the amateur golf tournament in Clayton Missouri as Robert A Gardner of Chicago trails. With 18 holes remaining Guilford holds an almost unbeatable position and appears a likely successor to Chick Evans as top amateur.

Jesse Guilford ST. Louis Clayton Guilford Boston Ing Robert A Gardner Chicago Chick Evans

U S Sub Tender II Damaged in Collision

United States submarine Camden was not sunk in last night collision near San Pedro. naval officials announced an investigation into the accident. The Camden was severely damaged but remained afloat. the other vessel was a launch from the USS New York.

U. S Los Angeles United States Camden San Pedro Naval U. S S. S. New York

Steamer on Fire Off Haiti Harbor

The Panama line steamer is ablaze in the harbor of Port-au-Prince Haiti with little hope of saving the vessel. Fifty six passengers have reached shore and the captain asks no other ship be sent to complete the New York to Port-au-Prince voyage.

Panama Panama Line Au Prince Haiti New York

Lien Placed on Building for Unpaid Material Delivery

W F Jahn Co building supply files foreclosure lien in Seattle Superior Court against the Seattle Union Record building. Claim alleges delivery of materials valued at 310.43 on February 9 1921 and nonpayment. Prayer requests sheriff sale of the premises.

Seattle Union Record Superior Court W. F. Jahn & Co. Building Supply Corporation Jahn & Co Union Record Corporation Building Supply Company John & Co

Chemists Claim Alcohol Extracted From Seaweed

Scientists report that alcohol can be drawn from seaweed sources. The finding suggests a potential alternative supply for industrial uses and prompts further study on extraction methods and efficiency.

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