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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1921
Page
5
Premier Lloyd George says the Irish settlement removes the deeply rooted misunderstanding between Britain and the United States. He notes gratitude for U S congratulations and expects to visit the United States later, though he cannot attend the Washington arms conference.
A Belfast debate among unionist MPs discussed the Anglo Irish peace treaty. Sir James Craig outlined Ulster cabinet views after reviewing the agreement and noted Ulster’s temporary reserve on ratification. Bonar Law’s conversion to the cause signaled broad Anglo Irish accord.
Two men believed to have attempted a train robbery were shot to death near Dunkirk New York, one dying after crawling into St Marys orphan home and the other found beside the railroad tracks after passage of a train on the Valley branch line.
The Star recounts Dr Lorenz who cured 63 children in three hours at a New York hospital before news circulated he would return to Vienna due to criticism. Despite debates over his methods, Seattle and other West Coast cities urged his arrival to aid cripples, while Chicago figures and Mrs Lolita Armour Mitchell figure in the evolving drama.
Washington reports the French delegation pushes for a theoretical third place in world navies, aiming for a fleet larger than Japan's. France wants the right on record, even if it cannot currently build it. Italy counterproposes a navy equal to France.
Investigation of road work in Maple Valley occupied county grand jurors Wednesday. Many Maple Valley residents were subpoenaed as witnesses and testified regarding B. J. Valentine foreman of road district No. 6 for alleged use of his own team on county road projects.
Washington reports an extraordinary optimism at the arms conference as Japan signals acceptance of a four power agreement replacing the Anglo Japanese alliance. British officials say the plan includes a four power understanding with no definite treaty and contemplates easing Pacific base fortifications.
Paris dispatch reports Germany plans to substitute material for marks in reparations. Louis Loucheur travels to London to discuss barter terms with Germany. Britain is reportedly near a similar cash payment alternative due to alleged cash limitations.
In Jersey City on December 8 fire damaged St. Joseph's home for the blind. Attendants and firefighters guided about 100 blind inmates through smoke filled halls to safety as several rescues were reported.
George St. Jean, held on a larceny charge in Los Angeles, admits murdering 25 year old Leona Mayfield in New York City. He says he and Fred T. James strangled her after she threatened Mann Act prosecution, wrapped the body, and dumped it in stagnant water on Dawson Street before returning west. He blames the crime on fear and says his mother lives in Amsterdam New York.
Chicago authorities reported one dead and seven injured in violent rioting in the stockyards district, the most serious since 1919. Extra guards and riot guns prepared as 22 packers sought an injunction to curb picketing and violence amid union workers and strike activity.
The letter alleges Gov. Hart blocked examinations at the Scandinavian American Bank of Seattle and pressured a predecessor to remove staff. James J. Keenan was sentenced to one year and a day in federal prison after pleading guilty to narcotics violations.
Senator Borah launches a campaign to overhaul the Versailles pact calling for an international conference with Britain France Japan and Germany to rewrite the treaty to save Europe and restore economic sanity. He warns the United States cannot aid Europe while the treaty remains unchanged and Germany is not given a chance to recover.
Fifty loggers at the Florence logging camp near Monroe were lined up in their bunkhouse and robbed by three young bandits. The heist netted about $200 and marked the fourth bunkhouse robbery in the area in recent weeks as the trio escaped with derisive taunt to the sheriff.
C F Flora owner of a 600 Seneca street grocery was bound and gagged by two bandits after a Wednesday night robbery. He was found tied to a store post and released by customer J L Perris after about 15 minutes. Flora said the robbers took 77 dollars. Police searched but could not locate the assailants.
Two women were injured in separate traffic crashes Wednesday night near Green Lake Library and at Eighth and University streets. Sarah Gleason, 72, suffered a broken arm and was taken to Virginia Mason hospital after being struck crossing the street. Driver Lydia Scott was identified as the motorist in the first incident. Mary Dowie, 210 West Lee, was struck by a vehicle driven by Dan W. Bass, Frye hotel manager, and returned home.
Tacoma December 8 Chester C Doud 56 president of the Doud Mac Wadriane Machinery Co died here yesterday after a long illness He is survived by a widow and two sons
Senator Tom Watson presented an affidavit to a special Senate committee alleging 12 American soldiers were hanged in Ish Sur Telle France while wearing U S Army uniforms. George H L Taylor of Philadelphia swore he witnessed the executions and that more were planned. He did not know if court martial condemned them.
A brutal norwester off Newfoundland has wrecked sixteen ships and claimed eighteen lives. Vessels lost include the Pansport, Jean and Mary, Vicola, and Passport, with crew totals ranging up to nine on the Passport. Wreckage blankets the shoreline as rescuers watch for more survivors.
Col Roland H Hartley of Everett told the fifth annual red cedar shingle congress that enacting responsible water power laws could lower manufacturing costs and thus reduce lumber and nitrogen prices for farmers. The event opened at the New Washington hotel with Mayor Caldwell and speakers including Rev Peter A Lompkin and George B Sypher. The congress closes Thursday with a banquet at the Burglow.
Congressman Henry B. Flood of Virginia dies in Washington from heart trouble. He had been ill about a month and served 21 years in Congress and previously chaired the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, being a prominent figure in national politics.
A dry Yuletide campaign began in New York with operations centered at the central distributing point for bootleg liquor. Secret indictments against bootleggers were reported as part of the effort to dismantle the liquor network, led by Prohibition Commissioner Haynes who arrived to direct the offensive against the so called liquor millionaires.
The University of Washington sophomore class will cooperate with the Welfare League for a Christmas relief drive in Seattle. A $150 donation was approved, with Margarette MacFarlane serving as class vice president in charge of the effort.
William Hart and Winifred Westover are honeymooning in California after marrying in Hollywood. They left on a northbound train toward San Francisco, Westover the daughter of a San Francisco newspaper man.
City officials deny claims that the Salvation Army solicits funds and say the organization was wrongly cut from the Community Chest with only 15000 for the year. A Salvation Army girl selling "War Cries" sparked the confusion as authorities stated they do not know her identity or how she obtained the funds.
Ottie Anderson, shipyard worker, faced charges of manslaughter over the November 6 fatal shooting of Chris Peterson, a logger. A jury cleared him, accepting his self defense claim, and he was reunited with his wife and six children. Funeral services for Edward Bechel, 46, are planned.
Navy reports line 848 sank a mile off harbor buoy at 10 40 am. Crew used a torpedo tube air cue to escape. Three injured slightly. Gas fumes affected others but not seriously. All rescued at 10 30 am. Officials said the submarine 8 48 sank off Port Conn yesterday and turned over to the navy by jack ers.
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