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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1921
Page
16
Albert Apple York reports Japan has run persistent import excesses since 1918 as China’s boycott and doorstep resources reshape its trade. Japan, with limited land and population, seeks raw materials from nearby sources while the United States remains a major export partner and investor.
In York on December 1 1917 Admiral David Beatty says the Kigton arms conference must achieve its goal and notes the ongoing talks. He mentions the 5.5-3 program and Japan’s role, stressing the need to retain the navy and the support of other nations.
A lone bandit in a dark suit rode away with cash after leaping from a car and threatening H. E. Herrick at 4203 Sixth Street. Police searched the south area using motorcycle patrols. The assailant, about 30, fled after the sudden attack with a revolver.
The article describes Japanese and Chinese positions over Shantung after World War I. Japan would withdraw physically but seek joint control of the Kino Tai railroad, while China demands exclusive Chinese control and rejects joint railroad governance. Indemnity claims would be addressed with Germany.
Dr David Starr Jordan, visiting Stanford after lecture tours in California Montana and Idaho, says the Washington armaments conference will be successful. He notes Japan will follow Hughes but warns army and navy factions may seek a program modification, stressing face saving as key diplomacy. He praises Viscount Takahashi as opposed to war and waste and a close personal friend.
French naval experts propose a plan to avoid inclusion in the Hughes naval ratio program. France argues its present navy is smaller than the proposed armament pace and fears sovereignty infringement if copied.
Paris reports the French government is considering a counter proposal to the German reparations moratorium. The plan would require Germany to admit bankruptcy and set up a commission to control assets and customs and to establish a financial administration for occupied areas.
Berlin reports Germany is entirely in sympathy with the Harding association of nations plan according to Dr. von Simons former foreign minister. He states the new slogan of the majority supports the plan and signals broad backing among German leaders.
Washington observers report the three leaders will discuss the Hughes naval program privately with no public access. The United States advocates reducing Japan’s navy to 60 percent of Britain or U.S. levels, while Japan seeks 70 percent claiming national security. Some see a link between Shantung talks and naval armament, suggesting a possible bargaining angle.
A jury to try Gustaf Lindeberg, former director of the defunct Scandinavian-American bank, was expected to be chosen. He faces a $15,000 loan fraud charge from June 1920. Tests showed Ole B Larene may testify for the defense. The Everett branch of Lindeberg Grocery Co. was sold for $126,000 to Forbes P Haskell and trustees Lindeberg and M Jackson. Charles H Plass to resume as wholesale manager.
Al Normand a 25 year old sheet metal worker and G. A. Renner a 19 year old mechanic were arrested Tuesday night on suspicion of two holdups but released Wednesday after detectives concluded they were innocent. Mrs C Pred Kohl widow of a local millionaire may contest a will leaving her an annual income of 112400 as the estate.
The piece argues Japan violated the Gentlemen's Agreement by sending over 100000 nationals as merchants students and dependents. It accuses the federal government of lax enforcement and warns Pacific coast residents are prepared to defend a white country, threatening war if the issue is not decisively settled.
San Francisco date December 1 The last evidence in Fatty Arbuckle’s manslaughter case was to be presented today with three medical experts expected to testify on microscopic exams of Virginia Rappe’s organs. Attendees crowded the rain-soaked courtroom as prosecutors and defense await final arguments and the judge’s instructions.
Max Pun pleaded guilty to violation of federal narcotic law and was sentenced by United States Judge Jeremiah Neterer to one year and one day at McNeil Island penitentiary.
Opening of the Burch Obenchain murder trial sees several young girls excluded from the courtroom by order of Superior Judge Reeve. Prosecution calls J. M. Muswerman and Te. J. Sanderson as first witnesses. The case centers on the murder alleged to have occurred August 5 with travel linked to Chicago to Los Angeles in late July. The Kennedys and Buren families sit vigil as the trial proceeds with strong parental presence.
The Seattle Community Chest started operations with the first month’s apportionment to 46 agencies, though the total remains about $143,810 short of the $744,810 goal. President Dr. Park Weed Willis urged agencies to use funds well and promised monthly accountability to protect donors’ money.
Chief Deputy Prosecutor B J Jones arrived at the office Thursday morning with unusual pride announcing the birth of his son. He said the boy weighed 10 pounds and named him David Perry Jones as his mother laughed with joy.
The famed general Foch hesitates at a revolving door in Portland as his interpreter notes the hesitation and the doors are opened to let him enter the hotel lobby.
Examinations to be held by the U S civil service commission for several posts including assistant to the chief of children's bureau with pay from 2,500 to 6.50 a day, junior physicist 1,200 to 1,500, medical interne 1,200 to 2,500, electrotype plate finisher and maintenance and textile assistant 1,200 to 1,800. Applications should be made at room 303 P O building Seattle.
Portland on December 1 prepared to welcome Marshal Foch arriving late last night aboard his private car. Twenty thousand school children gathered for a young American welcome as he planned a parade a drive along the Columbia River Highway lunch at a highway chalet and a city banquet and meeting.
Feadrich Bros grocers of Lincoln Nebraska have written to Postmaster Edgar Battle requesting two reindeer for Christmas.
Marshal Foch visited the massacre site in Centralia where four American Legion members were killed on Armistice Day 1919. He declared himself ready to “do battle against anarchy and disorder” and saluted the memory of those who died for patriotism and sacrifice in the Legion.
William Sedoor found guilty on two counts of narcotic violations and sentenced by Judge Jeremiah Neterer to two years in the McNeil Island penitentiary on Wednesday.
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