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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1921
Page
5
A dense classifieds page listing employment listings and goods for sale in Seattle. Notices include domestic help, housekeepers, painting and papering services, furniture, car sales, real estate, farm items, and miscellaneous wanted ads with contact hints and local addresses.
A bold promotional page urges readers to invest in Kitsap and King County farms near Burien and Lake Washington. It touts low down payments, flexible terms, and advertised water front plots, inviting owners to buy on monthly payments and urging action before the winter session. Strong entities include Seattle, Burien, Kitsap County, Lake Washington, and Merrill & Hing Lumber Co.
Reported conference by Eamon De Valera and Sir James Craig intermediaries aims to spark direct talks for peace. De Valera faces pressure to reach Ulster agreement as railways face wage-cut terms and potential government control end Monday.
A woman turned in a dime found near Third Ave and Pike, prompting Patrolman Grafford to forward a claimant from Victoria B C who wrote to police chief Evans claiming the coin dates to 1800 and proves his ownership. his claim was rejected after police history did not match.
George A. King a 30 year old mechanic is held in city jail charged with stealing a Chevrolet touring car in Vancouver B C owned by the Northwestern Fire association. King was arrested on Marion street between Third and Fourth by Patrolman M C Scrafford who says he caught him in the act of stealing gas from another car. King is alleged to have stolen the car in Vancouver August 4 and drove it to Beattie.
Washington Secretary of State J Grant Hinkle washed clothes in the Upper Geyser Basin pool while Oregon Secretary of State Bam A Kayer hung laundry nearby. Both officials said Pacific Northwest tourism is up this summer as travelers visit the region.
Police Chief W S Searing announced an immediate sweeping investigation into Louis Kusch the confessed baseball gambler. Kusch pleaded guilty before Justice John B Gordon to gambling on baseball games and was fined 200 dollars plus costs. the original charge of bookmaking was downgraded due to doubts of conviction.
Mrs A L Picker ing, who saved her one year old niece from a fire at 9641 64th Ave on Friday morning, has shown slight improvement on Saturday. She had just been released from a hospital when she performed the act of heroism.
TACOMA Aug 6 The supreme court denied priority rights to two clients against the defunct Scan Scandinavian American Bank of Tacoma. The claimants had purchased foreign drafts to Greece two days before the bank closed its doors.
M B Packer and Fd Baker face federal charges of possession of a still in a complaint filed today. They were arrested by federal agents and police at 1550 Westlake. For sale miscellaneous items noted in the record.
Illinois Governor Small, indicted for allegedly juggling state funds while treasurer, heads back to Springfield to answer warrants from Sheriff Mein ter. He has been touring the state, conducting business from a moving capitol, and will attend the Pageant of Progress in Chicago before returning Tuesday.
Mrs. Madeline Obenchain is identified as the divorced wife of Ralph J D Obenchain an attorney for Aetna Life Insurance. She earlier attended Northwestern University where she was famed as the campus beauty and was president of the senior class. The couple married in Los Angeles January 1, 1919 and she later sued for divorce alleging misconduct.
Chief of Police William H. Searing found a wet $50 bill in the wash room at headquarters on Saturday morning. A lieutenant confirmed the bill and the owner will be sought to identify the money.
Harriet Cowles Black On Tai faces bigamy charges in county jail. Ian On Tal, a Chinese man she recently wed, sues for divorce. Sam Black, Irish husband of the 1917 marriage, contests the claim and says On Tai was not her husband. On Tai seeks divorce arguing the wife belonged to another man at the time of marriage.
Army Engineers plan an annual mid summer meet including a study visit to Fort Worden and the Puget Sound fortifications. Work slated for 1911 covers artillery defense basics with topics on power stations and water supply. Family lunch will be at Fort Worden.
Final adjournment of the special convention of District No 10 United Mine Workers of America was expected Saturday afternoon according to president Ben Farrimond. The convention aims to decide on the miners action in the Washington coal mine strike now in its fourth month.
Mary G. Burnside filed for divorce from John L. Burnside a dentist with offices in the Green building alleging coldness and infidelity. She asks custody of their 6-year-old son and $100 monthly alimony.
At Blanco's cafe Friday night T. T. Leman was named chairman of a committee by the Seattle Tailors' exchange. The group will cooperate with the Chamber of Commerce for the upcoming fall fashion show.
Federal prohibition agent Gordon B. OHarra sighs with relief as a lost monthly paycheck is found by a charwoman on Saturday rushing from the Prohibition Office. The incident follows a frenzied search and busy office atmosphere.
Mrs T MeIrving of 215 Terry Ave punished her children prompting neighbor Mrs J Wirtenam of 222 Terry Ave to intervene. An argument ended with Mrs Wirtenam battered by tin cans catsup bottles garden hose and coal cinders before retreating in disorder. Case referred to prosecuting attorney.
Ahmed Ismael alias Abraham Than, an Egyptian sailor, is held on assault charges after a string of incidents aboard the Betsy Ross. Prosecutors may also pursue Captain Charles H. Chase for alleged brutal treatment of his crew. A hearing before U S Commissioner Robert W. McClelland is set to arraign Ismael.
M. McDaniel a rancher from Auburn told the sheriff that his Buick 1920 model was stolen from the road outside the Auburn post office on Friday night between 9 60 and 9 53.
A gas launch numbered 379 K held at Port Angeles Saturday for navigation law violations carried liquor cargo. One man was arrested and a federal prohibition agent from Seattle has been dispatched to investigate.
J J Underwood, longtime Seattle and Alaska resident with ties to Australia and the Orient, is appointed Washington D C representative of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce. President R S Boyns announced the selection Friday noon.
Federal complaint filed Saturday charges Frank Borzell of Kirkland with possession of four gallons of moonshine.
The state of Washington sues the city of Seattle claiming medical aid fees for workers at Seattle electric power steam plants since January 30, 1920 have not been paid. The fee is two cents per day per person and the state seeks $234.33.
Officials of the Swedish hospital filed an action Friday asking to appoint Dexter Horton National Bank as trustee of the hospital in place of the defunct Scandinavian American Bank.
Clarence O Keefe twenty four charged with theft received a sentence of six months to six months and one day Saturday morning in Judge King Dykeman's court. O Keefe formerly shipping clerk for the Imperial Candy company was coworker of W W Whitney former policeman who was sentenced on Wednesday to six months to fifteen years for assisting in theft of candy from the Imperial Candy company.
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