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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1921
Page
10
John B. Keiferd, famed Shakespearean actor, leads a weeklong series at the Metropolitan starting Sunday night. Seattle critics praise his mastery of tragic works, delivering full dramatic power across the repertoire.
Washington December 10. Officially no knowledge of Postmaster General Hays plans to resign exists at the White House. Hays reportedly received a lucrative offer before entering the cabinet and is unlikely to resign now for a similar offer he previously rejected.
In Tulsa Oklahoma yesterday a four year old child, Robert Devise, was shot and killed during a pursuit when a policeman opened fire at a fleeing taan. The incident involved Policeman Mon cher and a fugitive suspect, with the child among the casualties.
Reporter tours Lens in ruins where 40 coal mines were sabotaged by occupiers. Locals describe slow but steady restoration: pumps raise water, new homes rise, gas and electricity plan to revive industry. Workers envision a modern Lens with improved coal, power, and jobs despite devastation.
Jamen Lougheed, 70, a Black Diamond miner, left home Tuesday seeking work after losing savings in a Black Diamond bank and a real estate deal. Relatives traced him to Auburn. he is described as 5'7", stooped with blue eyes, reddish gray hair and beard, wearing a black slouch hat and brown pinstripe coat, carrying clothes in a burlap sack. Knights of Pythias veteran pin on his coat. Wife and three daughters and a son ask police and others to aid in the search.
In Olympia on December 10, protesters led by C. H. Hanford argued the proposed Volunteer Park reservoir violates the city charter and endangers hundreds of homes just below the site. Opponents said building north of the park would cost about $452,000, according to Er. C. Ewing, acting city counsel.
The Community Chest announces no more drives this year and that Christmas Seals will not be sold in Seattle. The stamps will be sold elsewhere, where no chest fund operates. The article notes deeper wounds in the community and outlines the policy change.
Superior Judge A. W. Frater ruled no injunction will be issued against the Cornish School of Music as a public nuisance after testimony from neighborhood residents on Roy Street and Harvard Avenue. Beattie’s circle figures among witnesses for both sides amid claims of one third property depreciation due to practice noises.
A temporary injunction restraining Gustaf Lindberg from interfering in the Lindberg Grocery Co. management was continued indefinitely after agreement by Forbes P. Haskell and S. M. Jackson, Lindberg’s legal counsel, and Lindberg’s attorneys. The case arose after Lindberg refused to cooperate with Charles H. Plass, trustee for other interests, and insisted on signing all checks and handling the business alone.
Information and the necessary application blanks for the following civil service examinations can be obtained at Room 203 VPont office building. Bacteriologist associate bacteriologist assistant bacteriologist Junior bacteriologist dental hygienist food and drug inspector lithographic transferrer preparator taxidermy and radio drafteman.
Berlin December 10 Field Marshal von Hindenburg warned German nobility to refrain from gluttony and set an example for the people through simplicity dignity duty and pure morals.
Spokane officials announce plans to merge the two rival railway systems in a consolidation to be submitted to the city council. A charter amendment would be required to authorize the merger.
A full course dinner event at The will be served from 6 to 8 pm. Details are sparse with the readable text indicating a scheduled evening meal. Local notices suggest attendance is open to the public and hosted by the venue.
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