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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1921

Page

5

Boat Upsets Rights Itself In Catboat Race

Norman Blanchard Jr aged 9 finished third in the Beattle Yacht Club catboat race Saturday afternoon. His tiny raft capsized on the last leg but he righted it and crossed the line ahead of five others. The Catepaw crew of Gladys Millis Mina Dorothy Mille and L B Geary finished first.

Norman Blanchard, Jr Beattle Yacht Club Young Blanchard Catepaw Mins Gladys Millis Mina Dorothy Mille L. B. Geary

Hula Hula Music at Millionaires Club Startles Patrons

The Millionaires' Club at 08 Main St, a five cent eating place for the unemployed, adds music with meals. An A W Hawaiian quartet, also unemployed, plays steel guitars for their meals. The club seeks magazines and books to aid patrons.

Millionaires’ Club

Bert Wise and Grace Coat Ad Claim at Cherry’s

An advertisement urges Grace and Bert to shop at Cherry’s in the 207 Rialto Building on Second Ave between Madison and Spring. It praises credit for coats and overcoats, noting Bert saves for a new coat and promising full season wear. The copy touts affordable prices and credit terms.

Grace Bert Cherry Rialto Building Second Ave Madison Spring

More Charges in Stokes Case Drag On

Harold D. Jacobs reports new developments in the Stokes divorce case as the defense presents testimony of a nationwide conspiracy. Witness Harry Jentzer says he tested keys claimed to fit apartments linked to Jack De Gaulles and to Elwell, while noting prior work with Stokes and connections to District Attorney Swann.

Harold D. Jacobs New York D. Stokes Stokes Hin Jack” de Gaulles Yale Harry J. Jentzer Department of Justice Btakes Edgar T. Wallace Jenter Joseph B. Elwell Jentzer Elwell Swann

Man Attempts Suicide From Steamer Admiral Schley

Harry Broadbent a 45 year old steerage passenger from San Francisco made an ineffectual attempt to end his life by leaping into Puget Sound from the deck of the steamer Admiral Schley early Sunday. He was rescued ten minutes after the jump by the ship’s crew near Jefferson Head and later held in county jail. Broadbent’s brothers reside in Morton Washington.

Puget Sound Admiral Schley Harry Broadbent San Francisco Broadbent Jefferson Head

Edwin J. Browns Dentists Ad Promotes Work Quality

An old ad features Edwin J. Browns promoting twenty years of service as Seattle's lending dentist. He claims to offer two dollars' worth of dental work for ovens doll, open evenings and Sundays until 12 20, highlighting mutual benefit and non competition with cheap dentists. The ad mentions 166 Columbies.

Edwin J. Browns, D. Dd Seattle Columbies

Absorb Freckles and Other Blemishes Ad

Inquiries from girls seek a reliable remedy for freckles. Advertised merceliced wax with Uvenal properties allegedly absorbs freckles without harm and improves complexion. apply nightly then wash off. Also claims powderaxolite dissolves wrinkles with a whitening facial bath effect.

Sun Yat Sen Elected President of the Chinese Republic

News from Seattle reports Dr Sun Yat Sen elected president of the republic of China by Canton parliament. Cablegram from Lin Bun to Chen ton requests congratulations sent to Canton. Sun Yat Sen, the republics first president, sought 30 years to establish republican government and is widely respected among Chinese and Western communities.

Yat Sen Seattle Chinese Nationalist Party Lin Bun Senate of the Chinese Republic Canton Sun Yat Sen Republic of China Woolworth Ridg New York China Lay Hing

Portland Rail Terminal Plan May Go to Voters

Portland officials consider locating five railroads to build the first unit of a 2 million dollar union freight terminal. If council approves, the project goes to a June 7 election. railroads request relinquishment of parts of 30 city streets. Railroads include Union Pacific Northern Pacific Southern Pacific Great Northern and Spokane Portland & Seattle.

Portland Ore George L. Baker Union Pacific Northern Pacific Southern Pacific Great Northern Spokane Seattle

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