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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1921

Page

2

France Opposed to New German Reparations Offer

Paris reports France rejects the latest German reparations proposal as inadequate. Briand seeks British approval for a quick advance into Germany while French officials insist on no compromise from the original demand of 226 billion marks plus an export tax.

Web Miller Paris France Jusserand Washington NCH Italy America Great Britain Briand London Germany Rene Viviant Vivian

Germany awaits reply as Von Simons resigns

Berlin reports Foreign Minister Von Simons offered his resignation amid attacks over the new German reparations proposal. The note drew immediate criticism in the Reichstag as Germany faces a 42 year debt, while Simons defended the move and warned against treason charges over leaks about Vatican negotiations.

Carig D. Groat Berlin von Simons Germany Reichstag Briand Els Vatican

U S May Request France to Delay Occupation of Ruhr

Washington reports the United States may ask France to delay its planned Ruhr occupation if Italy and Great Britain refuse to back France’s rejection of the latest German reparations proposal. A new effort to reach agreement would be pursued before any move by France.

A. L. Bradford Washington United States France Ruhr Italy Great Britain State Department

Britain Considers Germany Is Vague

The British foreign office asked Berlin to clarify vague reparations clauses. If acceptable explanations are received, the new proposals will be considered this week by the supreme council for careful review.

Berlin Supreme Council

Cocoanut Oil Shampoo Claim Spreads in Health Note

A health bulletin recommends Malsified cocoanut oil shampoo as gentler on hair than common soaps and shampoos. It asserts the greaseless formula prevents scalp drying, leaves hair silky and easy to manage, and rinses clean. Availability noted at drug stores.

Postgirl Buddy Walton Seeks Airmail Pilot Job

Miss Buddy Walton writes officials in Washington seeking an airmail pilot position after serving with the Orpheum circuit. She says she heard nothing since the adjutant general forwarded her application and asserts that French experience should not bar her, noting women can fly as well as men.

Beulah Buddy Walton Washington Air Mall Service France Germany Buddy” Walton Orpheum Moore Theatre New Washington Adjutant General Postal Department Paria America

Black Hand's Days Are Over

Detroit reports that a new secret brotherhood has formed with members from rival groups. Members are seen dining and playing cards together and have pledged to keep peace and stop writing extortion letters. Officials note the shift marks an end to traditional Black Hand activity in the city.

Detroit

Foreign office views note on settlement as basis for talks

A foreign office official said the offer brings a settlement closer and provides a basis for discussion though the property must be altered before acceptance by the allies. The note was seen as clumsily prepared and Bertin was asked to explain funding for the debt and Germany’s demand to drop penalties and guarantees.

Foreign Office United Press Bertin

Vienna Palace Turned Public Building With 1500 Rooms

The palace at Vienna has been converted into a public building and now comprises about 1,500 rooms.

Vienna

Varsity Candidates Vie in Associated Students Election

Varsity students vote for officers on the board of control of the Associated Students of the University of Washington. The campaign lists Robert Macfarlane and Herbert Hunsaker as presidential candidates. The election is set for Wednesday on the campus.

Board of Control Associated Students of the University of Washington Robert Macfarlane Herbert Hunsaker

Three Initiates Enter Elema Delta Chi at UW Daily

Pearce Davies Harold Marquis and Chapin Collins joined Elema Delta Chi honorary journalism fraternity at the University of Washington Daily in an immaculate evening ceremony Tuesday.

Elothea Elema Delta Chi University of Washington Pearce Davies Harold Marquis Chapin Collins

Diamond Studded Sword Is Stolen

A burglar, crawling down a dumb waiter shaft, stole a diamond studded sword along with a brooch set with two rubies a pair of cuff links a chain and locket from R A Pierces Broad way Apartments at Terry and Jefferson Tuesday night. Another jewelry theft reported by M Harty 4109 Aurora Ave involved trespassers entering with a passkey and stealing three rings valued at over 300 dollars Tuesday night.

R. A. Pierce Broadway Terry Ave Jefferson At M. Harty Aurora Ave

U S Employees Cannot Dodge Washington Poll Tax

Government workers including soldiers and minors residing in Washington must pay the poll tax if they are residents property holders or registered voters. Officials living elsewhere are exempt. The opinion was issued by District Attorney Saunders at J H Harper's request.

State of Washington Saunders J. H. Harper Army Seattle

No professional fire departments in Chia

A concise note reports that Chia lacks any professional fire departments. This condition implies reliance on volunteer units or nearby towns for firefighting, impacting emergency responses and municipal service planning.

Chia

Today in Congress Speaker to discuss treatment of service men

Senate plans a discussion on how 1 service members are treated while committees advance emergency tariff measures in the executive session to consider amendments to valuation clauses. The agricultural committee continues hearings on a Capper-Timber proposal deemed an anti grain gambling bill and the Ways and Means panel pursues schedules for wartime tariff legislation.

Waleh Mara Viesece

Municipal league favors delaying Moonevelt high school

After a failed de vote on building type, the Municipal league backed postponing the Moonevelt high school project for at least a year. Speakers urged retrenchment, arguing the plans featured extravagance and waste, and while not opposing expansion, called this case for caution.

Beant Municipal League Moonevelt High School

Auto Skids and Wrecks After Pole Collision

A vehicle skidded into a telephone pole at 12th Ave N and Brooklyn Ave on Wednesday morning. The car owned by Jack Tadebaugh suffered severe damage. passenger Phelix Gola of Lake City sustained knee and head cuts.

12Th Ave N. KE Brooklyn Ave Jack Tadebaugh N. 85Th Et Hothell Road Phelix Gola Lake City

City Probes Look to Reduce High Garbage Costs

Two city committees, the board of public works subcommittee and the council finance committee, investigate how to cut garbage collection costs. Current estimates near 500000 dollars total, about 1.50 dollars per person, with findings to be sent to the mayor and city council soon.

City Hall Board of Public Works Council Finance Committee

Realtors Relieved of Fraud Charges

Real estate agents John Fireberg and Erwin Young were cleared of conspiracy to defraud land seller John Sletterdahl after Justice of the Peace C C Dalton ruled the evidence insufficient. The decision came Tuesday in Granite Falla.

John Fireberg Erwin Young John Sletterdahl Granite Falla Sletterdahl Justice of the Peace C. C. Dalton

Man must follow college ideals says Dartmouth dean

Dr Craven Laycock dean of the Dartmouth college academic faculty told the College club on Tuesday that the college man must live up to the ideals inculcated at his alma mater.

Craven Laycock Dartmouth College College Club

American Flier Escapes Russian Prison Camp

Captain Merion Cooper of Jacksonville Florida, a Kosciuszko squadron pilot, was released after nine months in a Moscow camp. He reached Poland by hiding in brush by day and riding freight trains at night, reporting guarded bridgeheads on the route. China had compulsory education long before the Christian era.

Riga Merion Cooper Jacksonville Fla Kosciusko Squadron Moscow Tle Poland

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