16 Apr 1921
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1921
Page
1
A. J. Shannon recalls Mitch Palmer era hysteria over communists in America. He argues radicals were blamed to distract from social issues, notes key figures and fears, and contends that the public overreacted to imagined plots while real problems persisted.
A Chicago report says twenty four hours of violent weather produced tornadoes and blizzards across the Central West. Sixty people killed and millions in property damage reported as crops ruined and rails blocked. Arkansas and Texas hit hardest with multiple fatalities. Weather bureau notes 70 mph winds and heavy snow in affected areas.
Grace McClure a stenographer for American Can is picked for next week's test films in The Star Universal $1000 mov actress contest. Judges see promise in her pep and natural talent and may send her to Universal City even if she does not win. The second test film is set for Tuesday with names announced Monday for Tuesday’s tryout. Separately, Sigm Clein Jr is rescued after his mother snatched him from a man fleeing a building. Mrs Catherine Clein celebrates, while Mrs Wangness faces kidnapping charges and jail.
Hope Arkansas reports thirty seven dead from a tornado sweeping through Hempstead and Miller counties. destruction widespread with Dolph and Blevins nearly demolished and communications severed. crews estimate three weeks to clear highways as the swath stretches more than a mile wide.
Storms hit multiple states causing fatalities and widespread damage. Arkansas reports forty nine dead with destroyed homes and extensive losses, Texas records eleven deaths and four heavily damaged counties, Wisconsin faces paralyzed transport amid feet of snow and wind, Illinois endures gale and heavy rain with damaged lines, Missouri two villages struck with light damage, Iowa heavy snow and sleet disrupt traffic, Colorado snowblocks railroads and communications, Nebraska heavy snowfall and downed wires.
Blaine and Montfort discussed in forests and banquets. Judge Cushman fines George Neal 150 dollars. Tacoma police hunt for J Yamamoto, linked to M Honma killing. Divorce actions split couples with Butler in Puyallup and Van Dusen in Tacoma. Camp Lewis slay case defendant Vothier due May 2. Epworth league 30th anniversary observed at Madison Street church. Northeast Improvement Club to elect directors at Bryant school Monday at 8 p.m.
Lawardus Bogart and Evert Impyn Camp Lewis soldiers confessed to assaulting Miss Eleanor Scheyer near the army post in Green Park. They were beaten by fellow prisoners to near death as guards watched, and are now in separate cells in Pierce county jail awaiting federal proceedings.
A dramatic destruction of liquor valued at $20 000 occurred near a city dump as Sheriff Starwich and four deputies smashed bottles with grim resolve. The scene drew witnesses while bootleggers faced fines, and a separate note mentions Sheriff Kirkpatrick of Bonner county being charged with a liquor bribe and released on bail.
Norman Blanchard, just nine, steadied a capsized boat to finish third in a yacht race at the Seattle Heattle Yacht Club, while Helen Gordon, nearly ten, earned a YWCA life saver certificate by swimming 100 yards. Alfred Bickford leads men of business in promoting Seattle progress as Harold Weeks gains national fame for songs like Sunset. J H Newberger funds entertainment for Firlands tuberculosis sanitarium patients.
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