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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1921

Page

2

Hard Work to Supply Russ Food

Patrick Quinlan reports from New York on Russia’s food supply challenge. The Soviet authorities created an economic council to distribute scarce grain and meat via ration cards, aiming to feed millions across vast distances despite rail disruptions and Allied blockade.

Patrick Quinlan New York Russia Siberia Vladik Petrograd Caspian Sea Supreme Eco Council Economic Council Milutov Poland

Mother Pleads, Son Sentenced for Refusing Work

In Denver on April 14 Emil J. Marquardton began a 30 day jail term after his mother pleaded in Brady magistrate court for a vagrancy conviction. He offered no comment as the sentence was pronounced, the mother crying.

Denver Colo Emil J. Marquardton Brady

Equitable Soviet Food Distribution Feeds Russia Says Leader

The new government in Moscow runs a vast system with about 25,000 employees in the capital and nearly a million nationwide. It surveys available food, estimates fall harvests, and distributes rations by population. Officials insist no actual starvation exists, with special allowances for mothers and children amid broad feeding across ranks.

Supreme Economic Councils Moscow Russia Germany Rusia

Einar Sorenson Found Not Guilty in Robbery Case

A jury in Judge W D Askren’s court found Einar Sorenson not guilty of taking part with Wittard Wren on January 26 in the robbery of Harry Clark and Mrs Clark of $60. Sorenson presented an alibi.

W. D. Askren Einar Sorenson Wittard Wren Harry Clark Mra. Clark Sorenson

Chinese Seen Not Much Different From Other Humans

The Rev. C. F Viking, arriving from the Orient after 20 years, declared in San Francisco that Chinese are not much different from other people. He promotes Zion City teachings and Dowie doctrine, noting many Chinese have adopted their beliefs, including disbelief in medicine.

Ban Francisco C. F Viking Orient Church of

Bond and Valuable Papers Safekeeping Equipment Trade

Advertisers invite readers to inspect equipment used for safekeeping of bonds and other valuable papers, emphasizing security and custody options at their facility.

P O Janitor Given One Year In Penalty

Sam Owens a former night janitor of the post office building was sentenced by Federal Judge Neterer to one year and one day at McNeil Island penitentiary after conviction on theft charges from the government. Secret service recovered from his home a revolver a marshal badge and other items stolen from federal offices and a storehouse of clothing was found. The case includes remarks about race and a note on the crusade against drink.

Sam Owena McNeil Island Penitentiary Neterer Owens Secret Service U. & Marshal

Boy Terribles Use Night to Harass City Cops

Reported outrages by gangs of youths filled a central police station log last night. Incidents included vandalism at 15th and Alder, dirt tossing on P Fifth, ball playing near Old Colony apartments, rock throwing at Jefferson, shouting near 1 am, and mower theft at 24th and Springer. Detectives sought to identify the gang responsible.

Teporta Central Police Station 15Th Ave Alder 24Th Ave Springer

Marshall to Speak at First Methodist on Governing Principles

Former Vice President Tom Mars hall will deliver a talk on Some Governing Principles at the First Methodist church Saturday evening. No public speeches are planned here before the event, according to organizers.

Tom Marshall First Methodist Church Marshall

Pink Pills Helped Man Restore Appetite and Strength

A Johnson City man reports severe distress after meals and fainting spells until using Dr Williams Pink Pills. Within a week he could eat better and gained strength, with no distress after meals. The ad invites Dr Williams Pink Pills at sixty cents a box from the Schenectady company and offers a free booklet.

Frank M. Adama No. 9 Cottage Avenue Johnson City N. Y Dr. Wilames Willams

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