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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1921
Page
4
Vancouver reports a B C case in which Arthur Halden his wife and 13 year old son disappeared from a ranch near Quesnel. Police found human bones and ash in a heating stove and plan a large search with trappers and woodsmen for the missing chauffeur Clark who allegedly drove the family away last autumn.
Superior Judge Askren sustained demurrers to indictments against Ole Larsen, former resident of the Scandinavian American Bank that failed January 15. Demurrers to five other indictments against Larsen were quashed, as were two indictments against Drury, chairman of the bank's board.
A Chicago report says a woman kept silent during a violent robbery by four bandits who abducted artist Gelen Spangier and associate Charles Talend and stole a large diamond ring from her mouth. The robbery yielded about $1,500 in cash and jewelry.
Miss Clare Newton of the University of Kansas is described as having perfect feet. A survey by Dr. Martha M. Bacon notes 80 percent of KU girls have fallen arches and defines a perfect foot as straight from toe to heel with balanced toes, no high arch, and identical feet. Newton was born in China, where feet are traditionally bound.
Otto Walker powered a Harley Davidson to three world records at the Los Angeles speedway, covering 25 miles in 14 minutes 714.5 seconds, 15 miles in 4 minutes 362.5 seconds, and 20 miles in 11 minutes 281.5 seconds. Two accidents marred the event, with M L Fredericks breaking a leg and Albert Burns injured after an early crash.
Mrs Helen Flwood Stokes testified in the divorce suit denying smoking or drinking. She admitted playing with a ouija board at the Ansonia and disputed claims about rides with Roosevelt's chauffeur and late excursions with Mrs Kearney. She presented a diary covering May 1914 to support her daily actions while denying other alleged visits to the Wallace apartment.
In Warbhighton on April 25 a discussion arose about Postmaster General Hays program to humanize and strengthen the morale of postal employees. A critic suggested daily personal meditation and prayer by workers to improve the service and noted previous habits of cursing Burleson during private moments.
In 1798 the town formerly Yorkville was renamed York after a political fight. The Yorkville Inquirer opposed the change and resisted using York in news columns. The paper’s staff was instructed to keep Yorkville, giving Yorkville extra publicity. The newspaper also rejects checks payable to The York Inquirer.
J A Billings city fireman was seriously injured after a one foot motorcycle fall. Spinal injury puzzled doctors until lieutenant K E Blackford of the fire company called chiropractor Dr C M Keys. Billings was treated at home and reportedly regained movement after an sixteen minute session.
Washington reports that half a dozen countries plan tariff wars against American manufactured goods in protest of the Young emergency tariff bill. Canada Australia South Africa Argentina and other South American nations are expected to retaliate by targeting imports including wheat wool and meat.
Mrs Mary Belle Shields aged 57 died Saturday at her home 1014 University Street from sleeping sickness Funeral services will be held at Bonney Watson's at 3 p m Tuesday
The Star invites readers to help reunite separated families and report disappearances. Neil R. Cadger, 24, a repair man, has been missing since Wednesday noon from 716 J. Pike St. His room is undisturbed and his car sits at 1414 Broadway. Cadger carried $50 to $100 and feared foul play. Other cases include Richart P. Herring seeking his daughter Mrs Bert Stapledon last known at White Rock Grocery Seattle, Arron Germain seeking wife and baby Viola, Elmer McIntosh sought after Canadian estate heir, and Raymond R. Downs missing since 1917 from Montana. all reports to R L Bartling.
Sermons on the kiddies were preached in most churches Sunday as Children’s Week began. A survey to determine whether children receive proper religious instruction started Monday.
Portland union compositors, pressmen, and bookbinders excluding newspaper plants will strike after Saturday if no agreement is reached. The International Typographical Union demands a 44 hour week while employers cut journeyman pay from 46 to about 40.50 a week following a Tacoma conference.
Capt. Fred Anderson known as flapjack king of overseas fame is appointed in command of the Scandinavian Salvation Army post on Sixth Ave between Pike and Union. He has served 120000 pancakes for 8000 men in France and recounts the St. Michael drive and his wheelbarrow outfit.
Reports from Baltimore suggest Mostew Edward J. Hanna archbishop of San Francisco could succeed the late Cardinal Gibbons as head of the American Catholic Church. Hanna was in the city Sunday returning from Washington D C.
A new Ames jury panel summons Shipman and Bankers. Names listed include FAgar Amen of the Ames Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. W. H. Parsons of the Dexter Horton National Bank and Charlee W. Doyle of the Trades Union Savings and Loan Association.
City council licensing committee debated cabaret rules on how short skirts could be while remaining lawful. They rejected a proposal to legislate skirt brevity and agreed that women's clothing was beyond the grasp of “mere man.”
Efforts to garnish the pay of court juror Anita J. Stein, with a fee of 42.20 dollars, are on hold as County Auditor Ferguson awaits a ruling from Prosecutor Malcolm Douglas. Officials from General KE Simon, vice Machinery Co. are linked to the matter.
Dominik Lazarro sues his attorneys John F. Dore and R. Mitchell Tallman in Judge Boyd J. Tallman’s court claiming they won a judgment of 1400 dollars for him and then attached a lien of 500 dollars to cover their fees. Dore testified that any case tried in superior court is worth at least 250 dollars and that he generally demands that amount or takes the case for nothing.
Silk fabrics for summer wear showcased on the third floor with wide options in 86 inch black and navy taffetas 1.95 a yard 36 inch colored dress taffetas 2.25 40 inch crepe de chines 1.59 a yard 36 inch dress satins 2.50 a yard 36 inch goetz satins 2.75 a yard 86 inch all silk satins 2.95 a yard 86 inch satin francaise 3.45 a yard 40 inch georgettes new colors 1.45 40 inch georgette silk at 2.25 a yard Silk section third floor.
Cotton textiles list shows Harring Madras and cotton fabrics in varied widths and patterns priced per yard from 25 to 60 cents. Items include HIRTING MADRAS 82 and 86 inches wide, OMPER CLOTH 32 inches, WASH GOODS, and CHILDREN fabrics with stripes checks and plains.
New Madras curtains with borders at sides and bottom offered for cream color use. Panels or pairs priced at 3.50 per pair.
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