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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1921
Page
8
An ad declares daily earnings depend on personal energy, urging readers to boost vitality with Nuxated Iron. It claims iron increases work capacity, vigor, and ambition, presenting a dramatic before and after of “weak” individuals becoming capable with the product.
Marjorie Bolton, a fashion model, wins the $100 prize as the most amazing ankles display. Five finalists competed on Saturday night with Ella Thompson close behind. Mayor Caldwell cast his vote for Bolton to avoid a deadlock as other finalists were defeated and officials failed to appear.
Four men faced charges Monday for driving while intoxicated. Barney Burnham 41 an engineer David L Wood 24 a clerk C W Lunon 28 and John Materiall 29 a grocer were the four accused.
Secretary of Labor Davie stated that Donal O Callaghan lord mayor of Cork must depart the United States after arriving as a stowaway without a passport. Secretary of State Hughes denied his request for political asylum. O Callaghan remains an alien seaman allowed only temporary landing while seeking a berth to ship out.
Alton B. Burke, 33, a overseas veteran and YMCA mechanical instructor, was killed by a street car at Westlake and Galer on Saturday. Only witness John McCullough, motorman of the Green Lake car, cites the incident. Burke died at Providence hospital at 3 10 p.m after living with his wife at 408 Wallet. He formerly ran a naval airplane repair shop in France.
William H. Johnson former president of the wrecked bank of Jacksonville pleaded guilty in Medford circuit court to four of 30 indictments and received an indeterminate sentence of up to 10 years in the penitentiary from Judge Calkins.
Rev Chauncey J Hawkins proclaimed Plymouth Congregational Church doing the greatest work in 50 years during his first sermon on Sunday The same item includes a bold advertisement for Boldt's juicy steak.
William C. West a dry officer charged with the slaying of Ernest Emsey a war hero at Keller Washington was freed in Tacoma on a $1000 bond on a manslaughter charge. The jury disagreed seven to five for conviction and illness halted deliberations. West to be retried at the next federal term.
In Jacksonville on April 11 a Japanese seaman was wounded during a raid by dry agents on the Japanese steamer Erie Maru. Twelve cases of contraband whisky were seized and brought into government possession after the crew fired on the raiders.
Two soldiers assaulted Dubsa Owaga proprietor of the Tourist hotel at 218 Occidental Ave over the head on Saturday night and fled with a small amount of cash when he showed them to a room. In the New Vendome at 1327 First Ave Capt. W Tobin was attacked by a thug armed with a chunk of babbits but defended himself and was severely battered.
Chicago April 11 Harold OGrady and his brother Ray lived beside the Livingston warehouse which burned for a loss of 100000 dollars. Their father rushed into the home to rescue them. Harold returned to save his dog as walls caved in.
A quirky note compares an ostrich’s tickling feather antics with the fool and the wise both slow to grasp the idea. The image suggests game or riddlelike humor about insight and tardy understanding.
J P Mullen aged 50 a hotel clerk said to work at the Hotel Washington Annex was found unconscious in the alley between Second and Third Avenues near Pike Street. A gun lay beside him and he claimed to have been struck on the head before being brought to City Hospital. He was later moved to his home at 321 Broadway North.
Grand lodge convention of the Ancient Order of United Workmen and the Degree of Honor of Washington to be held in a three day session at Knights of Pythias hall 1929 Third Ave. J F Fogarty of Seattle is grand master. Speakers include Stephen J Chadwick former chief justice Gov Hart and Mayor Caldwell.
The Seattle Graded Union of Sunday School Workers directs a seven day Children’s Week beginning April 24 led by Mrs. J. B. Smith. The event aims to promote religious education for children and is organized by local Sunday schools.
Three girls allegedly escaped from the Juvenile Detention home at 200 Broadway but were located in a room there two hours later. Police received a detailed description before the alarm was cancelled when the girls were found.
Judges W. D. Askren of Pierce county and George D. Abel of Grays Harbor county will sit as visiting judges this week on the King county superior court bench. Beginning April 20 five visiting judges will sit to clear up the congested calendar.
Allen, 35, was at liberty on 250 dollars bond Monday after driving recklessly. He drove his auto through a large plate glass window at Graham's on Second avenue and Pine street. The incident involved IAeut. Com, F. Co. and a charge of reckless driving.
Funeral services for James Chesterfield Hute Son, president of the Huteson Dona hey Optical Company, will be held here Tuesday afternoon at 4 o clock. The place has not been determined.
Advertisement notes demand for Boldt's French pastry with a call for a family purchase. It hints at popular baked goods and home dining appeal.
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