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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1921
Page
20
Fireworks exploded at a large plant causing an estimated $85,000 in damage. The blast shattered windows up to a mile away. Local reports note extensive destruction but no casualties. Samoan mothers reportedly pressed on their children’s noses and foreheads to keep features fat, a myth unrelated to the incident.
A local shop promotes new spring hats priced at 7.50 dollars. The display is noted on the second floor with a prominent sale announcement.
James W Law 4 a pioneer who traveled in a prairie schooner in 1854 and paddled from Olympia to Elliott Bay in 1860 died Thursday at his daughter Mrs Janet Law Wi won 1200 BE. He made a small fortune in the Yukon gold rush of 1897. Funeral services will be at the University Undertaking Company's chapel Monday.
The Pacific Northwest Tourist association funds a national publicity push with two May magazines. The American Motorist in Washington and the World Traveler in New York will dedicate most of their next issues to presenting the region’s attractions and scenery.
The federal court here fined Mrs. Lucille Thomas 500 dollars and sentenced her to 30 days imprisonment after conviction based on testimony from "Miss D" the undercover prohibition operative. Rumored to be Miss D Simpson, the key figure reportedly discomfiting local bootlegging rings.
Henry Schacp of 1657 Ninth Ave reports being knocked through a railing on the Sixth Ave S bridge by an auto. He dangled from a stringer about 30 feet above the water until driver C L Roy Wilson of 6023 Duwamish Ave pulled him to safety. The accident occurred Wednesday night and Schacp told police Thursday afternoon.
Perry Sam, colored, received a three to 15 year sentence after pleading guilty to forgery before Judge King Dykeman. Elmer Irving, his alleged accomplice, was recently acquitted by a jury and given a purse by jurors, though he has been sentenced to the penitentiary four times.
Detectives McGraw and Freeman arrested 22 year old fireman H. V. Brandt after he allegedly burglarized T Namuro at 111 Second Ave 8 in broad daylight. Two suits an overcoat and a handbag were taken during the theft.
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