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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1921
Page
7
Indications emerged that Governor Len May may be jailed after warrants were served and charges of juggling millions in state funds surfaced. The case follows legal actions at Sangamon County jail with proceedings pending and the governor resisting bonds.
In Washington the anti beer bill, expanded by amendments, was finally passed by the senate yesterday. The measure bans beer as medicine and tightens enforcement. Conferences between the senate and house are needed before sending to the president for signature.
Report says bondmen led by Richard Sullivan of Sangamon County have held a consultation and decided to risk the $10,000 bond to back Sheriff Mester and urge him to make the arrest despite threats of legal action.
City council Monday approved 40000 for street railway right of way repayment and 55000 from the light fund to extend service and strengthen lines. An ordinance setting taxi rates and meter rules was adopted amid bids and committee referrals for jitneys and Cedar River reservoir sealing operations.
The Seattle plant of the Great Western Smelting and Refining Co. dominates Northwest nonferrous metal production with furnaces for copper lead tin antimony and aluminum parts and a cupola for reclamation. The 20 million dollar firm runs labs tests and produces refined copper for brass foundry work while serving printing type metals and other uses with offices across 14 cities and in England. Arthur Nieman manages the Seattle operation as part of a regional network headed by a 37 year old president.
Raspberry growers report an average price of 1.30 per 11 pound crate and shipments of over 606 carloads to Eastern markets. Ice refrigeration improves fruit quality while evergreen blackberries are expected to boost the crop. picking begins this week with growers predicting a record blackberry harvest.
The Washington Chocolate company’s Rama chocolate line, introduced in Seattle over the past year, has quickly become a staple Northwest product. Local grocers and confectioners report strong sales as Rama bars coatings and related sweets grow in popularity.
Seattle has 73 875 foreign born residents while Washington state totals 249 818. Scandinavians are the most numerous in Seattle with 10 253 Swedes and 9 118 Norwegians. Canadians head the single nationalities with 13 224.
The Circle W brand, used by Barton & Co. of Seattle, has established a high standard for Northwest meat products. From its origins with the Yakima Sheep Company, the brand grew to supply fresh meats and epics of quality, employing about 200 workers and exporting to Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. The firm’s plant capacity and recent growth position it for larger export business as conditions normalize postwar.
Government figures show wholesale farm produce up 13 percent from 1913, while other commodities rose 48 percent. May boosted farmer purchasing power only briefly. June slipped again. Costs for labor and building materials soared 102 percent since 1912, fuel 7 percent, clothing 80 percent, house furnishings 150 percent, metals 32 percent. The farmer’s dollar, versus 1913, is worth about 60 cents.
The 76 Seattle Mountaineers left July 20 by Great Northern Railway and reached Buck Creek Pass at 6796 feet, 62 miles from Leavenworth. They camp with plans to backpack to Glacier Peak and Lake Chelan, led by I. A. Nelson with outing committee Pred Q Gorton, Glen Bremerman, Celia Shelton.
List of birth notices with names and addresses including Sanda T A a girl Edwin L a girl at Dakota et. Gunji a boy, Homi Albert a girl, Wallace William a boy, and other entries from various streets and avenues. Official notice records multiple newborns and guardian details in a condensed format.
A mixed list shows marriage licenses issued to numerous Seattle area residents including Margaret Martin and Adelia Waters, with others from Tacoma and Buckley. Divorces granted include Elsie Keil from Charles Smith and Helen Smith from Myrtie Curran, while deaths list Eugene N. Little Flora Wood Lina Moore Dean Kate Sprenger Lucian Br and others in King County.
A brief notice notes plans to head to Boldt's after a performance. It mentions a social plan rather than a public event or official detail.
Mount Vernon marked by town events as Skagit county fair opens in Burlington. Local stores will close tomorrow while residents attend the fair in force. Breeders of Jersey Holstein and Guernsey cattle vie for top exhibits amid strong rivalry.
President Harding, deeply tanned after 12 days sailing and hill rest in New Hampshire, arrived in Washington at 9 30 a m to resume the duties of state.
Three year old Stephen Mekosky loses both feet above the ankles when a mowing machine operated by his father cuts them off. He is in Aberdeen General Hospital for treatment.
The Washington Retail Grocers and Merchants Association opened its 22nd annual convention in Fine Arts Hall at 1213 Fourth Ave at 19 a.m., taking the session into its opening day.
Cornelius E. Walsh city patrolman files suit for divorce alleging constant trouble from wife Namett Walsh.
Olympia August 9 The coal mine crisis will not ease until after the national miners convention to be held in the East on September 9, according to Ed Clifford state director of labor.
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