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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1921
Page
4
Attorney General I. I. Thompson ruled that a 12.5 mill school levy need not go to voters. 2.5 mills for bond retirement fall to county commissioners while the school board remains within a 10 mill limit. Exemptions from poll tax age 21 to 60 are not allowed. residency for actors and actresses to be decided individually.
Federal Judge B. Cushman ruled against government efforts to condemn 1459 cases of uncanned salmon shipped from Juneau last September. Tests by federal labs led to the shipment's condemnation, but the judge found the unfitness percentage too small to condemn the entire lot. The salmon will be returned to owners W A Evrus and J T Hansen and sold.
Tacoma witnesses describe how H F E Warren, a leading merchant, testified that a “hunch from heaven” led him to visit stills operated by the four defendants. He said his inspiration prompted him to sample liquor at the sites, contributing to four men’s conviction for jointista activity.
Capt Fred Anderson of the Salvation Army arrives in the city to take charge of Temple Corps No 4. He proclaims his wheelbarrow invention can aid the needy after a week of acquainting with locals. He fed 1000 men in the St Mihiel drive and is famed as the wheelbarrow hero.
The Mountaineers display camp equipment at 268 Marion Street Rainier building enticing overnight campers. The exhibit has been extended to next Wednesday night with daily hours from noon to 9 30 pm.
James Rosenberger, returning from Manchuria and Russia, says Japan is expanding into Siberia by occupying Harbin with troops, buying land, and stockpiling warehouses of food in Viadivoetok and other cities. He notes rumors of a spring revolution against Japan.
C C Caswell of Sunnydale petitions a federal court asking for the return of his still and other liquor evidence seized from his home. He cites recent federal rulings that officers may not search a home for liquor unless a search warrant is first obtained.
Funeral services conducted at St. Marys church Saturday for James H. Tice 39 who died Thursday at Providence hospital. He worked for the municipal street railway.
Vital statistics list births including many named parents and locations such as Seattle and Beattie with numerous entries for girls and boys. It also records marriage licenses for individuals across Seattle and surrounding regions with names including Jane Shea Anna Wade Ruth Martin Stella Hutier and Raymond Beattie among others.
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