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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1921
Page
6
Early Tuesday Miss Ann Wight woke to a burglar at her bedroom door and screamed, scaring him away. A second break in at Mrs Frank Sutton’s home Monday night ended with no sighting after a flashlight reveal. Police describe the intruder as a young man in dark clothing.
Patrolman R. C. Eckstrand reports burglars broke into the Latona Bar at 2423 First Ave early Tuesday. They fled frightened, leaving safe and cash box untouched and nothing missing. Central station received the report.
C. W. Trimble was robbed of 32 dollars by two assailants on Jefferson street between Fifth and Sixth avenues Monday night. Police Captain E. C. Collier paid Trimble's passage money to Kent to help him catch his train, saving him from staying in town overnight.
Charles Hanford pleaded guilty to grand larceny for the robbery of the Society theatre at 201 Broadway N. The court, Monday afternoon, imposed a sentence of three to 15 years in the state penitentiary. Judge King Dykeman oversaw the case.
Secretary of State Hughes assured Japanese ambassador Baron Shidehara that the state department will reopen negotiations on California anti alien land laws. Hughes has not yet taken up the issue due to other urgent matters and wants to fully understand allied aspects before resuming parleys.
Howard Hanson, chairman of the state development bureau of the Chamber of Commerce, told the Women's King County Republican club that Seattle should prioritize state development over local upbuilding at their semi monthly meeting.
Kansas City crime note reports Charlies Campbell arrested on a craps shooting charge. Judge A J Herrod ordered him to roll dice to decide a fine, resulting in a Bird's eye two aces. Campbell was fined $3.
Lithgow Australia reports a Detroit letter addressed only with the name and the word Australia. The missive traveled through three provinces before reaching its destination, moving from town to town across the country.
In Tokyo on April 26, hairdressers attract women from all stations of life with fixed price ranges based on ability to pay. The trade is the most pursued by Japanese girls, reflecting widespread demand for grooming services.
Nick Nicole is jailed on grand larceny charges after allegedly stealing a diamond pin and altering the center stone into a ring for a girl. Detectives tracked him as he frequented the cabaret where the theft occurred. He is held on $1500 bail and refuses to reveal the stone's location.
New York April 26 editors gather to tackle wage adjustments postal rate changes and taxation affecting the industry. A looming newsprint strike would hit 35 000 workers and 66 mills if contracts lapse. Publishers warn rate cuts now would be fatal amid rising production costs and ad-rate pressure.
President Harding governors and Canadian officials urged to promote National Hospital Day on May 12. About 20000 hospitals will open to the public to show care for the sick and the role of nurses, doctors, and funds in patient welfare. The Chicago committee led by executive secretary Matthew C Foley coordinates plans.
Germany announces a reparations offer of 200000000000 gold marks in annuities equal to about 47500000000 dollars. Berlin reports aim to stave off occupation of the Ruhr as Allied powers push for full surrender of gold reserves. The note follows Secretary Hughes’s rejection of mediation, with Washington preparing immediate allied talks in London. France warns of Ruhr occupation if the Reichsbank gold is not surrendered by Friday.
In Paris the chamber of deputies backed Premier Briand by 429 to 29 in an unofficial tally. The vote followed Briand’s defense of his policy as he prepared to order another French troop advance into German territory.
Senators Johnson and Wadsworth propose a senate inquiry into 201 American patents granted to Germans since July. The scope may lead to canceling these patents. The stimulus is War Secretary Weeks letter noting all patents were assigned to Frederick Krupp, the German munitions maker.
Dr. W. B. Beekman head of the Puyallup and Sumner Fruit Growers laboratories presents a free illustrated nature story titled Mountains and Berries. Using nearly 200 colored lantern slides the lecture explains soil making at Central School Auditorium Seventh Ave and Madison St this evening at 8 o clock.
Riley Allen a former Seattle newspaper man who repatriated 800 refugee Russian children will arrive about May 7 per East dispatches. He served as a Red Cross colonel in Siberia and will resume newspaper work in Hawaii.
In Tokyo on April 26 police halted Japanese socialists who used paper currency to disseminate leaflets and booklets. The pink 60 sen note became the popular medium as money circulates rapidly. citizens fear confiscation or being labeled radicals, so they read the note first.
W W Gamble was blinded when attempting to enter his warehouse office as the building burned. A volunteer fire brigade battled high winds and confined the blaze to that structure. Loss estimated at 40 000 to 50 000 with partial insurance coverage.
Members of the Slot division will meet at the American Legion headquarters basement Stuart building at 8 p m to choose committees and plan the annual reunion set for September 26 and 27. Wee Coyle lieutenant governor and Jules Markow president of the Slot division will speak.
Herbert W. Coates, a former service member, was arrested Monday afternoon on a charge of violating the veterans' compensation act. He allegedly padded his bonus claim by indicating he served a year longer than his actual service.
Washington pioneer E S Burnell died Monday at his daughter Mrs Ouldia Fraser’s Tacoma home. Funeral services are set for 2 p m Wednesday at the Cremation Society of Washington chapel.
Col. W. W. Eldred, a Seattle resident for 32 years, died Monday at his home 4056 Burton pl. The body is at Bonney Watson's pending completion of funeral arrangements.
Senate Finance considers Young spugmey tariff bill while Agriculture works on Copper Tinder gambling prevention. Ways and Means advances tariff schedules. Beredol special committee begins organization.
Senator Lodge opens Knox resolution to repeal 1917 war declarations as a procedural step toward formal peace with Germany and Austria. The resolution binds nothing and aims for quick passage, with House action possibly extending the timeline.
President Harding forwarded several nominations to the Senate including Theodore G. Risley for solicitor of the department of labor, Robert H. Love for assistant attorney general, Francia M. Goodwin for assistant secretary of the interior, Virgil W. Samme as surveyor general of Idaho, and John B. Bohling as receiver of public money at Miles City Montana.
Olympia April 2 Pity the stage driver must not smoke chew tobacco or use liquor while operating a bun He must be of good moral character The tentative rules by the department of public works require stage operators to obtain certificates proving the need of their bus routes for public convenience
Injury from a burn two years earlier led to a fatal infection. Mrs Deborah Lewis Drake, 65, died in Los Angeles and funeral services will be held at Bleitz Undertaking Co. at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. She had lived here 35 years and the body was brought here Monday.
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