31 Aug 1921
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1921
Page
1
A collage of humorous excerpts and notices from a 1920s style page. Snippets include jokes about home brew and reformers, a Seattle council scene, a Dempsey quip, and a Puget Sound Indians debate, with light social commentary and oddities threaded through.
A concise note explains that brief, clear descriptions in classified ads attract readers. It emphasizes avoiding lengthy descriptions and keeping wording sharp to highlight sale items or services efficiently.
Federal and city officers traced a Wednesday afternoon route of thieves who raided the government liquor vault at Ave and Walst, taking about 2,500 quarts from a 6,000-quart capacity. Investigators probe how the truck escape went unseen and await possible arrests.
Admiral William H. G. Bullard director of naval communications was due in Seattle from Bremerton at 220 p m on Wednesday en route to the East. A Seattle Chamber of Commerce delegation was planned to meet him.
Auburn woman Misa Lenore Allain plans to wed Edward J. Hamilton on Mount Rainier celebrated by a ceremony at Camp Muir and the peak at high noon. Swiss guide Hans Fuhrer will lead the wedding march on a mouth organ. Afterward comes dinner at Paradise Inn and a honeymoon.
In Tacoma on August 21 violence was feared as mining towns Carbonado Wilkeson Burnett and Fairfax brace for mass evictions from company houses by September 1. No court order yet issued and Pierce County official says no action until it arrives. The State Federation of Labor condemns the companies open shop drive as a failure.
Wyllie Hemphill of the Pacific Coast Coal company will address the Young Men's Business club at Thursday noon luncheon in the Washington Annex on the topic of the coal situation.
Edward Comynas, wanted on charges of using the mails to defraud, surrendered himself Wednesday to the United States marshal and was released on bonds.
Berlin threats and guards mark Bloody Wednesday as 100 000 to 250 000 workers gather for demonstrations. Safety police bar verbal clashes in ranks while Chancellor Wirth receives heavy protection amid assassination threats before the planned 4 30 mass meeting.
Mexico's supreme court declares article 27 non retroactive, blocking seizure of American oil lands. In Washington, officials say a flat recognition would trigger quick moves toward recognizing the Obregon government and normalizing relations.
Eyewitnesses describe brutal killings at the Northern State Hospital for the Insane in 1919 Sedro Wooley. George Grandolph of Granite Falls allegedly beaten by attendants after a dispute, dying days later. witness HM Arnold recalls the scene and warns of suppressed bodies and fear among inmates.
Secretary of State Hughes and Baron Shidehara reached an informal agreement to settle the Yap mandate and Pacific cable questions. The terms were sent to Japan for government approval, with formal shaping awaiting only that approval.
Warrants issued for Melvin Stukey a Los Angeles broker charged with embezzlement auditors estimate the loss may reach $100,000. He is believed to have fled to Mexico with principal complaints by Miss Freda Mathine and Mercantile Insurance Company of America.
Water will be shut off Thursday September 1 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on 39th Ave S and Rainier Ave between Hudson and Brandon streets, affecting nearby properties. The notice lists planned disruption and time window for utility maintenance.
Glenn McLeod and a team of barbers from 1321 Third Ave plan a mass haircutting visit to the Ryther home Thursday. They will donate time and services to the Ryther kiddies using pompadour styling and other barbering talents.
Belfast remained under military control as crown forces moved in after a truce request. Fighting continued in spots with sniping and grenades. casualties rose to eight dead and 64 wounded, with fires burning in the Catholic district and shipyard workers ambushed in York and Queensts.
H B Grimes Southern Pacific ticket agent shot twice during a night duel with a bandit who rifled the till and escaped with 93 dollars. Grimes returned fire, injuring the bandit as he telephoned for aid from the freight depot.
Washington Aug 31 Uncle Joe Cannon 85 86 reflected he is no quitter despite reports he will retire at end of current term. The former speaker, long representing Illinois 18th district since 1872, said he was not disturbed and waited for a statement from his secretary as he smoked a long black cigar.
M. J. Morse, foreman of a county road crew, was arrested in Tacoma on a charge of stealing $200 in county funds. A June contractor check in his name prompted an investigation after the sum was not deposited to the treasury.
Miners and deputies clash near Blair and Logan in West Virginia with a killed deputy sheriff John Gore and a wounded miner reported. Major Thompson warns the situation is not hopeful as planed dispersal efforts and President Harding proclamations are distributed to subdue the unrest.
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