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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1921

Page

3

VACANCIES AND SERVICES LISTED IN SEATTLE STAR ADS

Classified items include civil service examinations with pay $1,400 to $1,800 and eligibility for women over 17, plus job opportunities, watch repairs, piano work, shipyard and timber labor, and real estate listings across Seattle area. Names such as J Leonard and locations like 1129 Washington DC surface among many notices.

J. Leonard Civil Service Examiner Washington, DC Washington D. C Loughney Weisfield Aion Pine St

Subdivided 400 Acres Near City Water and Streets

Fifty acres and larger tracts with village water to each, some improved with small cottages, offered by Puget Mill Co land department. Visit ranch office at 248 W and Spokane Ave, Seattle transit routes Fauntleroy Alki or West Seattle, one mile to Pigeon Point. Open Sundays for tours.

Saime Edwin Bhckern Firet Ave Arden Acres Woodland Park Brick Highway Nick-Watroub CO Maine Marion Bik Lake Plurten Cooper Willis A. Cohan & CO Marion St Weetattle Kirkland Phinney Wood_land park Columbus Capitol Country Club Road Queen Anne R. Cc Culver Pike Market Interba District Ballard Buick Renton Comfort Station American _ Bank Spokane Ave Fauntierey Seattle Pigeon Point

Real estate and business listings with multiple properties

A dense page of classified ads lists farms for sale 10 and 30 acre tracts near Yakima Grandview and Mabton Washington, waterfront property near Beattie plus stocks bonds and a suburban shoe repair business for sale. Also includes patents finance offers and a general hardware circular with Alaska Pacific Northwest procurement details.

Yakima Valley Grandview

William Johnson faces charge after assaulting patrolman

In police court Monday William Johnson threatened to punch Patrolman Dan Twohig. Johnson, appearing sober, claimed the incident stemmed from drunkenness and age. Judge J. B. Gordon imposed a ten dollar fine.

William Johnson Dan Twohig William Twohig J. B. Gordon

Claims filed in federal court over Goldsboro loss

Two $5,000 insurance claims for the steamer Goldsboro lost in Puget Sound on September 14, 1920 have been transferred from a superior to federal court. Joseph Bernbaum, as signee of the United States Importing and Exporting Co., owners of the Goldsboro, asserts claims against Great American Insurance Co and Home Insurance Co.

Goldsboro Puget Sound Joseph Bernbaum United States Importing and Exporting Co Great American Insurance Co The Home Insurance Co

Robert E Capers Back in Town Amid Seattle Ties

Former assistant United States district attorney Robert E Capers returned to Seattle on Monday, greeting old friends while having spent time in San Francisco exploring business prospects.

Robert E. Capers United States Seattle Capers Frisco

Poison crisis as husband and wife clash ends in suicide attempt

Sam Winck a 97 year old sailor is recovering in city hospital after ingesting oil of cedar in an alleged attempt to kill his wife who planned to file a complaint accusing him of threatening to kill her. Black a hotel watchman drinking poison after failing to mediate a dispute with his wife also rushed to hospital. He threatened her with death when peace talks collapsed.

Sam Winck City Hospital Poke Black Harvester Loring Fourth Ave Pike Mra. Black

Jail Time Delayed Until Dan Deary's Boat Sails

In police court Judge J B Gordon orders Dan Deary to remain jailed until his boat is ready to sail. Deary argues this is only the third offense, but the judge counters with a longer detention to await the sailing deadline.

J. B. Gordon Dan Deary

Packers Will Pay Em 7 Cents a Fish

Final settlement of the wage dispute between the Alaska Packers association and the employees was announced. The fishing fleet will sail for Alaska waters in about two weeks. Workers accept 7 cents per fish plus $150 for the voyage, down from 9 cents and $200 last year.

Ban Francisco Alaska Packers’ Association Tte Alaskan

City Moves to Buy Georgetown Water Plant

The city drafts an ordinance to purchase the Georgetown Water Supply Co. for 1000 dollars and cancel about 2000 dollars in bills owed to the city. Thomas J. L. Kennedy, assistant corporation counsel, notes the transfer of the facilities to the city.

Georgetown Water Supply Co Thomas J. L. Kenned Whic Georgetown Corporation

Gets Thirty Days to Get Off the Dope

Police Judge John B. Gordon gave Roy Graves a thirty day period and a one hundred dollar fine to attempt sobriety. Graves acknowledged years of drug use and vowed to try to straighten out within the allotted time.

John B. Gordon Roy Graves Graves

Directory of Seattle Attorneys and Businesses Listed

A constrained directory listing for Seattle area services includes attorneys at law Frederick P Gorin and Reynolds, patent services, accounting, chiropractic, cleaners, cement work, dancing, loan services, and various trades. Addresses span Burke Ride, 806-47 Central Building Seattle, and other downtown locations. entries note consultation, repairs, and financial services with contact phone numbers. The text features numerous names, firms, and trades with scattered old addresses and rates.

Frederick P Gorin Seattle Wash N. W Washington, DC Reynolds ME I Reynolds U. 8 Lyon Ride Billott Pierre Harnes East 269 Fields

Whisky auto headed here

Everett police traced an auto loaded with liquor to Seatt le and alerted Seattle authorities. Officers guarded northern approaches to the jetty but the vehicle did not arrive. Police suspect the driver hid the load in the woods.

Plan Publicity as Strike Substitute in Open Shop Fight

Denver April 11. AFL leaders consider a publicity plan to oppose open shop. International Typographical Union official John W. Hays says a year long campaign costing 2,700,000 will fund two pages monthly in over 200 daily papers and one page monthly in eight national magazines.

Denver Colo American Federation of Labor John W. Hays International Typographical Union Hays

Teen Ted Benders Held On Open Charge In Spokane Murder Claim

Ted Benders 14, arrested by Spokane police on an open charge and held while investigators test his claim of knowing the killer of Mina Anna Webber a decade ago. He alleged a Miss Bain of Sacred Heart hospital in Spokane had evidence. He also claimed past caps in Montana and other cities. Police are verifying his statements and checking authenticity of his tale.

Mina Anna Webber Spokane San Francisco Ted Benders Bender 58Th Ave Tf. B. Davis Montana Miss Bain Sacred Heart Hospital

Third and Pike to Open Sunday After Rail Repairs

Street traffic will be routed over Third avenue and Pike t beginning next Sunday Railway Chief D. W. Henderson announced Monday. The corner has been closed to car traffic for some time because of extensive track repairs.

Third Ave Pike «T D. W. Henderson

1921 Record of Pedestrians Hit by Automobiles

Summary of pedestrian auto incidents: W E B Getz of 3422 Wallingford Ave struck a man alighting near Rainier Ave car barns. John C. Ludeman 41 of Dobbins Packing Co struck on FE Marginal Way near Dawson St. Gus Magnus 63 painter of 719 N 82nd St charged reckless driving after a street car pass. Mrs Catherine Glass 917 James St bruised after being hit by car near Providence Hospital. A G Lopez 38 of Bryn Mawr injured in motorcycle skid near Fremont Ave and Ewing St. pedestrian involved said to be A Whitney 2512 Alpha St.

Bearning W. EB. Getz Wallingford Ave Rainier Ave John C. Ludeman The Dobbins Packing Co J. Venstrom Foster Dawson St Gus Magnus Painter Lopez A. Whitney Alpha St Fremont Ave Ewing St

Railroad Man Is Shot in Fracas

George F. Wagener a Vancouver Washington railroad man lies in an emergency hospital with a bullet wound to the chest after a downtown Portland shooting incident. Capt J G McClelland a Spokane Portland and Seattle railway special agent is a fugitive from the police after an all night drinking session with Wagener. Wagener expected to recover as detectives search for McClelland.

Portland George FE. Wagener Vancouver Wash J. G. McClelland Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway McClelland Wagner Warner

Land ownership dispute over land Walker sues Adams

Hugh Walker sues H B Adams in Judge Calvin Hall's court claiming the land received differed in value by 3726 dollars plus interest. Adams acted as agent for M B Callender, owner. Walker previously sued Callender and Adams in 1917 with the supreme court upholding the nonclaim regarding Callender.

Hugh F. Walker H. B. Adams Calvin Hall Adams M. B. Callender Walker Adama Supreme Court Callender

Uninvited Amsterdam Man Stows Aboard Seattle Tanker

Sijard Cornelis Jansen, 18, of Amsterdam, was found hiding aboard the American tanker Tippecanoe on Saturday after its arrival in port. Discovered after leaving the home port, he was put to work by officers. Deportation proceedings are in order.

Sijard Sijard Cornelis Jansen Amsterdam Seattle Cornelis

Draw Ordinance to Quit Fire Station

At the request of Mayor Caldwell an ordinance to abandon the fire station at Terry Avenue and Alderst was being prepared Monday by Thomas J L Kennedy assistant corporation counsel.

Caldwell Terryave Alderst Thomas J. L. Kennedy

Amazing figures on farming travel time savings

The article claims automobiles let farmers cover distances in far less time, stating one farmer would save 375000 years annually versus 500000 by horse and bogey. By auto the saving is 375000 years and the time required drops to 125000 years. It adds a note about gold being malleable.

Ignorance and Hope Shape Our Existence

A remark on how a measured amount of ignorance sustains enjoyment while hope stands at one end of a pin and disappointment at the other, reflecting on the balance of feelings in life.

Hope Disappointment

Negro waiter held as thief in hotel and shop loot

F B Griffin 68 a negro waiter and father of nine was jailed on charges of stealing silverware linens and clothing worth nearly 1000 from Bears Roe buck Co and Hotel Washington Annex. Detectives found the loot at his home after a Sunday arrest near Sixth ave N W and W 68th St. Griffin formerly worked at Sears Roebuck and Hotel Washington Annex. He says he bought the items. police waited to search until after confirming his employment.

F. B. Griffin Walter J. C. Wickman Bears, Roebuck Co Washington Annex Griffin Sixth Ave N. W W. 68Th St Worsham, McGraw and Freeman Hotel Washington Annex Sears Roebuck Lieut. Wickman

One Per Cent Sales Tax Is Proposed

Washington April 11 The special session of congress opened with bills proposing abolition of the national railway labor board and moving its duties to the interstate commerce commission A 1 per cent general sales tax was urged in a Mott New York bill replacing the excess profits tax Steenerson Minnesota proposed shifting third and fourth class mail to parcel post rates

Washington National Railway Labor Board Railroad Labor Board Interstate Commerce Commission Representative Tincher Kansas Aegenta Representatve Steenerson Minnesota

Armed bandit robs Chinese restaurant in Ellensburg

In Ellensburg a masked thief robs a Chinese restaurant of 55 dollars as diners eat. Police collect few clues and search the area for the suspect in this midweek incident.

Ellensburg

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