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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1921

Page

7

Lower pay request hits schools as union engineers seek 10 percent cut

Unsolicited wage reduction demand presented to the school board by engineers custodians firemen and janitors of the Operative Employes union. Superintendent McNeal ordered a new pay schedule. the cut would save 40009 annually while claims cited living costs and anticipated price drops. The Friday session also discussed Junior Red Cross clinic plans and a citywide subscription for a school publication with fundraising through entertainments and rentals.

W. R. McNeal A and Grounds Red Cross Iowa

Skeleton solved old missing person case in Morgantown

In Morgantown West Virginia on April 9 authorities revealed a skeleton found in a mine shaft mouth identifies Frank Cartwright who vanished May 20 1909 at age 26. The remains show blunt force to the skull with signs of a killed in a fight and buried in a discarded mine. Detectives say two habitual mine scavengers may know more.

Morgantown W. Va Frank Cartwright Cartwright

Milwaukee Lawyer Earl Rose Held for Large Embezzlement Charge

Earl B Rose son of former Milwaukee mayor is under arrest in Seattle on embezzlement accusations involving cotton stock shares from Bank of Asia. A $2000 bail was set after Rose was apprehended aboard the liner Pushma Maru at Port Townsend. He faces a 10:30 a m Monday hearing before U S commissioner Robert C McClelland amid conflicting figures on total losses.

Bank of Asia Earl B Rose David Rose Milwaukee United States Seattle Robert C. McClelland Rose Port Townsend Bhanghal Thomas Waters U. S.S Ball Shanghai Orient Saunders

Half Interest in Sick Baby Pig At Center Of Affection Suit

In Waukegan Illinois on April 6 the defense cites a half interest in a sick baby pig as the total value of alleged valuable presents Wilmer Brewer gave to Mrs Mabel Clarke in a suit for alienation of affection by Raymond Clarke The pig and its squeal were produced as evidence.

Waukegan, Ill Wilmer Brewer Mabel Clarke Raymond Clarke

Exparte grass fiber paper cuts book weight in half

Researchers report that paper made from exparte grass fiber reduces book weight by about 40 percent compared with older volumes of equal size. The finding suggests lighter texts may ease handling and shipment while preserving durability.

1921 Record of Pedestrians Hit by Automobiles

Pedestrians reported injuries from auto collisions Friday. Mitchell, 26, suffered bruises from a car driven by Carrie St Ecklund at 18th Ave N and BK Prospect St. Baulett, 24, hurt when Jacobs’ car struck him at Railroad Ave and Columbia St. Ford, Lorane, bruised after Sherman’s auto knockdown at Fourth Ave and Union. A McDonald, 23, slightly bruised at First Ave and Pike St.

Fphn Mitchell Pacific Steamship Pees Carrie St. Ecklund N. 60Th Et 18Th Ave Prospect St Frank Baulett Denny Way W. J Jacobs W. 45Th Jacobs’ Auto Baulett Railroad Ave Columbia St Jacobs Paulett Rbaulett Jacob Sherman Lorane A. Ford Fourth Ave Union Et Ford Sherman E. Terrace St A. McDonald First Ave Pike St

Harding Ready With Message

President Harding nears completion of his first message to Congress and will address a joint session Tuesday. Domestic agenda includes tax reform, anti-tariff action, budget coordination, and support for a strengthened merchant marine. foreign policy details remain largely secret.

Washington Harding Congress Senate House Dawes War Risk Bureau Soldier Relief Board For Vocational Education Publilc Health Service Veterans’ Service Administration Secretary of the Treasury Melion Secon

Missing Relative Seeks Help From Readers

The Bureau of Missing Relatives asks readers to report missing person tips to The Star. Lawrence Larsen, 46, left home in December 1914 and is sought by his relative Mrs. Hettle Larsen, Box 1114, Yakima. Larsen has sharp features and grayish blue eyes.

Moives Star Meadere Mar Lawrence Larsen Hettle Larsen Yakima Wash

Weeks Seeks Authority to Sell Surplus Army Food Abroad

Secretary of War Weeks said he recommended to the Senate and House military committee chairmen that he be authorized to sell surplus army food to starving European countries. He noted a congressional ban currently blocks such sales.

Washington Weeks Senate House Europe Congress

Mountaineers Exhibit Guides Outdoor Skills in Portland

Mountaineers display at 208 Marion street covers dressing for woods wear weather packing gear and trips for hunting fishing and scenery. Photos of Northwest scenes on view. Friday night E A Neilson of Portland spoke about the 1921 Glacier Peak summer outing. Portland reports Major H W Arnold commander Matherfield California to pilot plane in race with carrier pigeons from Portland to San Francisco.

Marion St Northwest E. A. Neilson Portland Glacier Peak Ore H. Ws. Arnoid Matherfield Cal Piiot Carrier Plagons San Franciso

Caruso Finds Voice Still Golden While Convalescing

New York tenor Enrico Caruso, recuperating from surgery, demonstrates resilient vocal quality as he regains strength. Reports describe his tone as rich and clear, signaling a hopeful return to performance.

New York Fnaico Caruso

Baby Divorcee Hints at Remarriage After Unfun First Union

In Portland on April 9 Lucille Ross bared her story to United Press as America's youngest would be divorcee. She married Homer Ross at church after he wooed her abroad. the union soured when he pursued an affair with a fireman's daughter. She recounts his neglect and quarrels, and wonders if she might wed again after turning sixteen next month.

Portland Ore Lucille Ross America United Press Lucille Homer JL. Ross Homer Calvary Baptist Church California Fireman Momer Lu ‘Eiilet

Births and Deaths in Beattie and Nearby Areas

Vital statistics list multiple births with names and addresses including Outen at 209 Maynard Ave and 727 Pike, plus several other newborns and parental guardians. A series of deaths follow with names and ages such as Water A 87 and Bernard Carico 25, plus note of marriage licenses among Beattie residents.

Outen Maynard Ave Aillbrittal Pike Boy Hoffman Cedar Alle Pee Halland Witeos K. Py Ier Beattie Athena Siet Ave Gir Perkina Fifth Ave N. W Hatton, J Bnael W. Kidetmar Rosnoke Galbraith W. B Bor Plummer Copeland Stevens Trl Khuse Ernest N. Rewer W. KR Firet N. B Coffin B. le Jackson Edgar Et Beirt Kang

Adequate Meat at Fair Price Coming

Chicago officials predicted adequate meat supply and steady or declining prices over the next six months. Beef prices were expected to fall while pork would stay at current levels. Waddell of Amour & Co cited a strong hog crop and limited export demand. Munnecke, a beef expert, stated the domestic market should enjoy ample supply.

Packing House Nk W. Waddell Amour & Co Waddell America Vv. H. Munnecke

Building Revival Hopes From Lower Lumber and Labor Costs

R W Winnedee president of the West Coast Lumber association says building waits on cheaper lumber and labor. He urges a 25 percent wage cut to spur a boom. He notes mixed signals from Chicago labor councils and expects brighter lumber prospects with a campaign for Pacific Northwest forest products.

R. W. Winnedee West Coast Lumber Association Vinnedge Chicago Building Trades’ Council Willedge Pacific Northwest

Supreme Court Dismisses Claim in Auto Injury Case

Ellensburg doctor R. R. Prickard and client claim Injuries from an auto crash. defendant Hugh Pease, driving, rushed to aid a sick mother. The Washington Supreme Court dismissed the suit finding no remedy in the record.

Olympia R. R. Prickard Ellensburg Hugh Pease Pease Supreme Court

Dr Sun Yat Sen Elected President in Canton

In Canton, China, Dr Sun Yat Sen was elected president of the Chinese public by 218 votes to 4. The assembly passed a resolution recognizing the reorganized military element of Canton as legally in China. Great rejoicing followed with parades and fireworks.

Canton China Sun Yat Ben

Lecture series on Seattle prices now on sale

A six lecture course for 2.9g and individual lectures are offered in Seattle. Tickets are on sale at the Arctic Building 414 or at box offices, available the night of the lecture.

Bente Arctic Building

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