09 Apr 1921
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1921
Page
1
A humorous rant by Leo H. Lassen reflecting on annoyances and a boxing theme. The writer vents about backhanded compliments and figures in sports, promising to reveal why a boxer cannot win and criticizing a manager for excuses. The piece blends personal grievance with playful street scenes and theatrical images.
Tex Rickard announced the Dempsey Carpentier heavyweight title bout will be staged in New Jersey at Jersey City or Atlantic City on a twelve round no decision format. An arena to seat 59000 will be built with seats priced 5 to 50 dollars, and the principals will divide receipts with Dempsey at 24 and Carpentier at 26 percentage.
Covington Ga. Today John Williams was found guilty of murdering enslaved workers on his Jasper county plantation. The jury, which deliberated since 2:51 yesterday, recommended mercy and the court sentenced Williams to life imprisonment. Williams showed no emotion. his wife wept aloud.
In Oakland California the California varsity crew edged the University of Washington by five feet after a 2.5 mile race. Both crews remained neck and neck to the final sprint as the Bears pulled away in the closing strokes. The California second varsity beat South End Rowing Club and the freshman crew defeated Alameda High School.
Mrs. Margaret M. Jones and her son Virgil petitioned the superior court on Saturday to change their surname to Gable. Mrs. Jones explains she divorced and dislikes bearing her ex husband’s name since he filed the jurisdiction of the state.
Calvin Lunceford and Nelson Shuman were sentenced to 5 to 10 years each in the state penitentiary by Judge A. W. Frater after a February 27 1921 robbery of William D Streets. A defense motion for a new trial by E. L. Kienstra was denied.
Mrs. Jennie Neely of Spokane vice president of the State Women's auxiliary of the American Legion spoke on Legion betterment plans before the Seattle post No. 18 ladies at the Armory Friday night.
Velma King, 26, a leper living near Hugo Colorado, may travel to Washington to seek federal aid after U S Public Health Service promised help weeks ago. Her father Charlie Jot says government pledged to move her to a Louisiana leper colony, while she lacks access to a doctor and food 46 miles away.
The itemized column reports river issues, fund drives, and local events. Notable entries include a shrine ball at the Masonic temple seeking 30000 for Auburn armory, a 45000 raise, and a murder of details about theft cases and fines, plus a funeral of Rickenbacker Tetr aziani.
London reports widespread violence as the miners strike escalates. An airdrome near Newcastle was dismantled and equipment destroyed, telegraph poles felled near Shields, and arson hit Northumberland. May stacks and grain supplies burned at Bedlington and other districts with sporadic looting observed.
London reports Britain faces a potential industrial strike on a scale unseen, with Premier Lloyd George meeting a triple alliance deputation in secret talks. The meeting ended with no clear progress as railway and transport workers threaten a midnight Tuesday strike in solidarity with miners. King George and Queen Mary moved to Buckingham Palace amid mobilization that includes air forces for food transportation and remote communications.
Madge Anna Sawyer’s second trial for murder in the second degree for shooting her husband, Howard I. Sawyer, on May 10, 1920, was set for May 9 by Presiding Judge King Dykeman in the superior court. Her prior trial was continued due to illness and she recently recovered from appendicitis.
John H. Perry of New York announced he bought control of the Seattle Post Intelli gencer. He was named president and chairman of the board, with directors Charlies H. Lilly L. J. Clarke Kenneth Mackintosh and W. V. Tanner. Perry leads the American Press association and the Publishers' Autocaster Service Co. He is a former Seattle deputy prosecuting attorney.
Sheriff Matt Starwich reports a physician confirmed human blood stains in the Edmonds auto. No further information is available as investigators pursue the mystery with Snohomish county officials. Gov. Hart says 57 guards and forest service personnel will patrol the devastated Olympic peninsula timber region.
Douglas Storrs arrived from Seattle with his mother and surrendered at the Walla Walla penitentiary to begin a five year term for seduction. He declined to confess guilt or admit the sentence’s justice after losing in the state supreme court. The case stems from Ruth Garrison’s trial for poisoning Starr Storrs wife to clear the path for her marriage.
Presiding Judge King Dykeman Saturday affirmed the judgment of Justice of the Peace C. C. Dalton fining Cumberland pool hall proprietor John Prkit $200 for having liquor.
A writer roams Lake Washington seeking a spring commuter but finds none. She visits a Kirkland grocer, Everett Interurban, and finally Morris Micken who confirms commuters are extinct and will stay home for High Jinks night. The essay frames the mythical commuter as a vanished breed.
Maj. Gen. Leonard M. Wood sailed on the Wenatchee for a diplomatic mission to the Philippines leaving Seattle with a speech urging assimilation and national unity. He arrived at the dock with Gov. William J. Coyle and Mayor Caldwell present. Captain J. R. Dean recalled Wood’s World War II era ties as the general’s health and limp were noted.
Major General Leonard Wood interviews a reporter on the Philippine issue. The exchange appears to touch on governance and policy as the discussion unfolds, with details continued on page two.
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