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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1921
Page
6
London announces all British soldiers on leave from Ireland must return immediately with no given reason. The move follows Eamon de Valera's Irish parliament speech demanding full independence, interpreted as a sign a truce may be at risk.
In Dublin August 16 President De Valera addressed Sinn Fein parliament urging rejection of Britain’s peace offer. He insisted Ireland be recognized as a republic before dealings with any foreign power and denounced dominion status. The session adjourned to resume with open and secret meetings to decide on the peace proposal.
Aug 16 in London officials and the public shift from pessimism about Irish settlement to a peace outlook. The Dail Eireann faces a decisive choice and British ministers expect Sinn Fein to accept the British proposal or refer the matter to a referendum.
London reports Lloyd George says alliance stays solid after settlement of troublesome questions raised by the supreme council. He rebuked the idea that coal tin and iron mines in Silesia were essential to French security. Two men, Phil Halverson and Ralph Harper, were arrested for dividing moonshine in a street incident in Highthore Pike Street Monday night by Patrolman Edgar Barr.
Washington reports 6,573,000 persons unemployed in the United States. Secretary of Labor Davis announced the figure in response to a senate resolution. He noted the data come from best available estimates and that ex servicemen figures were not estimated by the department.
A fragmented excerpt depicts a Japanese American family discussing labor hardship and educational barriers in Seattle. The mother explains keeping her 18 year old daughter from returning to school to seek an office position, citing financial strain and risk of aid requests. The speaker questions employers about awareness of their plight and urges action.
The report details a post scandal where Gamble, Ward, Reed, and the Gardners allegedly forged and cashed vouchers from soldiers benefits. Warren faced hardships after loss in a Scandinavian American bank collapse, and all claimants are described amid missing funds and police pursuit.
Washington reporting the disarmament conference will cost the United States at least $1,000,000 with a $200,000 appropriation request by Under-Secretary of State Fletcher seen as only the start of the total bill once delegates begin returning home.
Three people were badly hurt when a car went off a closed road at Rainier avenue and 62nd street in S S turning over several times. Driver F Hanson and his wife in the front seat, Mrs H Holland in the rear, were thrown clear. Hanson and his wife suffered injuries and Holland was badly bruised. They were taken to City Hospital. In a separate note, Michael O Leary, a somnambulist, was rescued from a second story window ledge at the Chamber of Commerce building in Minneapolis.
A newspaper note states that public schools in the United States cost about 760 million dollars yearly.
San Francisco reporters and officers guard William Hightower at Redwood City jail after night of rumors and anxious spectators. A San Francisco affidavit allegedly naming Dolly Mason is disputed while Salem’s Holt claims Hightower’s father was active in 1883 murders.
A Pacific Lubricating Co employee spilled oil on an oil burner Monday evening, damaging the plant and destroying the Standard Paint Manufacturing Co shop in the same building at 715 W Spokane. Fire Inspector Laing puts losses at 6500 for Pacific and 1000 for Standard Paint. insurance fully covers the damage.
Ralph Obenchain plans to argue his ex wife Madalynne Obenchain and Arthur Burch are innocent in Kennedy’s murder. He says he will press their innocence to jurors while awaiting August 22 pleadings.
The deficiency appropriation bill totaling 48.5 million dollars for the United States Shipping Board and 200 thousand dollars for the disarmament conference expenses was favorably reported to the Senate by the appropriations committee.
Paris reports the formation of the Society for the Protection of American Tourists as locals resist high tips demanded by hotel staff. The group advocates fair tipping standards for visitors.
In a quiet government building at 16th and P Sts the alien property custodian handles United States seized German and AustrianHungarian assets. Nearly 8 000 cases settled, over 1 200 pending, with claims from corporations and individuals and debts owed to enemies. Prominent claims include Borch Magneto Company at about 12 million dollars. Countess von Bernstorff seeks recovery. Proceedings may go to Attorney General Daugherty or U S courts for adjudication.
Trial of four mates of the wrecked Alaska steamer for negligence proceeds before U S Inspectors Turner and Dolan. Only Ada F P Smith of San Francisco has testified to credit Capt Hobey and the crew for saving her life, while other witnesses recount alleged negligence details.
Forest patrol planes will resume flights today or tomorrow after a suspension on July 29 due to fuel shortages. High test fuel is en route to the Eugene base from Washington to support the forest fire patrol.
A 36 year old man Albert O'Brien was killed when a loaded gun discharged while playing with a neighbor's firearm in their backyard. Leonard, a playmate, heard a shot and found him at his home. police investigate.
In Trenton New Jersey on August 1 a 14 year old boy named Flint had his foot trapped in a railroad frog while dumping gravel in a yard. His father amputated the foot with an axe to save the boy from an approaching train.
New York scene notes a wealthy Italian immigrant known as Paterno, described as a millionaire, arriving in the United States. He is expected to entertain the premier during his American visit, amid speculation about social events.
A vendor lists Bleached Muslin at 15 cents a yard with full yard width and lengths up to 5 yards. Feather Tickings at 25 cents, 8-ounce fabric, 28 inch width, available in lengths to 8 yards, offered at a reasonable price.
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