28 Apr 1921
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1921
Page
1
A piece by Gertrude Davenport Inning argues twinning is hereditary and predestined. Studies at the Station for Experimental Evolution and Carnegie Eugenics records show twin production through generations, with both paternal and maternal germ plasm involvement and frequent twin-bearing lines.
The article contrasts 1914 German Junkers planning for war with 1921 French militarists seeking conquest, arguing France aims to use Alsace Lorraine and Ruhr resources to dominate Europe. It urges Secretary of State Hughes to delay actions for peace and notes British and German reparations debates in London.
Noon crowd on Second Ave watches a dramatic brawl as a man is knocked down and a woman attacks him while two other women claim his wife and friend. Police intervene but the scene is part of The Star Universal Film Co contest footage and the public learns only later it is a test for a $1,000 contract at Universal City.
A Portland nursery divorce case involving Lucille Ross and Homer Ross was suspended as police hunted the principals. Lucille had sought a guardian for her husband to legalize proceedings. the couple’s tumult included a fireman named as the alleged siren behind the troubles.
Detroit reports the local Federation of Labor opened an inquiry into charges that Samuel Gompers honeymoon lacked union labeling. The AFL president allegedly stayed in an open shop hotel with non union staff serving and preparing meals, while rooms were cleaned by non union chambermaids.
Stephen J. Machek's $35,000 suit seeking compensation for pain and suffering to his daughter Sophia, 20, killed in a street car accident in January 1920, was dismissed by Judge J. T. Ronald Wednesday morning.
Theros Palos, who made a fierce attack on J B Katschulas as soon as Attorney Clay Allen sitting as special judge April 25 1921 rendered a decision against Palos and for Katschulas was fined $100 and costs by Justice Dalton on an assault charge Wednesday.
Page One column highlights speeding fine paid by Kale, a hospital discharge, and Swanson's attempted suicide. It lists local events including a Masonic ball, Alaska capital quarrel, Portage seizure by Canadian customs, and rare birds at Woodland Park. Reports mention Point military appointment, campus behavior, society talks, and local improvements.
President Harding told Atlantic fleet officers he hoped no one would ever be forced to fire again and urged peace with honor. He spoke aboard the Mayflower after reviewing the fleet returning from Guantanamo Bay, praising maneuvers while noting Ohio’s berth issue. The fleet then moved to New York for shore leave, with the Mayflower sailing from Hampton Roads on April 28.
Maude Estelle Hunter sued in superior court for annulment of her bigamous union with Fred Hunter after using the name Mildred Ellen Merrill at a second wedding. She claims she was already married to Earnest Sutton in 1917 and has heard nothing from Sutton since 1909. They were briefly left unprosecuted after the arrest incident at the El Rey apartments.
Bremerton tragedy claims two lives as William Garner, chief gunner's mate on the destroyer Delphy, drowns after slipping between the dock and his ship. Pedro Malasic, a Filipino machinist's helper at the navy yard, is killed when an emery wheel flies off and injures him in the abdomen.
J HH. Bloedel, president of the Bloedel Donovan lumber mills at Bellingham and a leading Northwest lumberman, was today nominated for membership on the board of directors of the United States Chamber of Commerce, succeeding the late A J Rhodes of Seattle. This is tantamount to his election.
Wilmon Tucker, lawyer, files charges with Mayor Caldwell Chief Searing and civil service commission demanding the dismissal of Patrolman M A Coons over a mistaken arrest of 18 year old Victor W S Denny of 2880 N Broadway.
City officials report Seattle's municipal railway in good condition with a cash balance of 263,884 while warrants total 252,672. The fund covers the 233,260 issued on the regular city payday and leaves a surplus likely to grow, intended to meet 375,000 in interest due September 1921.
More than 105 jitney operators have been arrested since January amid enforcement of city ordinances. Arrests mainly for speeding and reckless driving. 21 jailed twice or thrice for offenses against the auto lawn. Officials urge stricter jitney regulation enforcement.
Washington guardsmen, a detail of men, depart Saturday at midnight by boat for Port Angeles and will encamp at the south end of Lake Crescent near Fairholm. They will assist national forest rangers under the direct supervision of Governor Hart.
Oscar K. Holschumaker and Charles V. Har vey were reinstated by the civil service commission and returned to the police force on Thursday after discharge and charge on February 26.
Chicago April 28. Two other convicted I. W. W. fled the country following leader Big Bill Haywood. Otto Christensen, attorney for the I. W. W., said one man is in Petrograd and the other in Bohemia. Names not released.
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