20 Dec 1921
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1921
Page
1
A humorous Puallup Christmas reminiscence recounts a seven foot tree carried home on Christmas Eve, near-mistaken thefts, thrifted gifts, a cake baked months earlier, and jests about greeting cards and frugal cheer. The note closes with a resignation announcement for J. E. Patton from a local store manager post.
The city council killed the 5 cent fare plan 6 to 2. The Erickson proposal would fund the railway by fares, lowering the rate to 3 cents but increasing city taxes. Voters in the spring election will decide whether to shift costs and adopt the new system or keep current terms.
The city council defeated Councilman Fitzgerald's proposed 5 cent fare with a 2 cent transfer, citing a projected annual deficit over a million dollars. Eight members opposed using city funds without a public referendum, while Fitzgerald urged the measure and Erickson warned of a $1.5 million yearly loan at 6 cents. The hearing drew a large crowd as officials discussed potential savings and risks.
Pittsburg Kansas December 20 six more women were arrested for unlawful assembly tied to the Amazon army riots as officials widen action against illegal rump vendors radicals and other undesirables from the mining areas. Five men were arrested in booze raids.
Two boys Ralph McMullen five and Daniel 16 die after a sled crash into a telephone pole on Phinney Ridge in Seattle. A 68 year old man M Osbions is reported dying from skull injuries at Providence hospital after being struck while running for a streetcar. A driver T A Dietrichs 3662 Ashworth bailed after reckless driving charge. Cold wave drives temperatures down from Alaska to Nebraska with 19 above in Seattle and 28 below in Edmonton and 30 below in Calgary.
Residents consider suing the county to block private leasing of the lake ferry system citing loss of water transportation. County officials favor auto service from ferry terminals to lakefront communities. Chairman Ramsay notes a 65 mile paved loop around Lake Washington enables driving between shore towns and Medina ferry terminal, easing access.
President Harding will announce pardons for political prisoners on Friday from the White House. Officials indicated several Christmas pardons will be included in the disclosure.
George N. Taylor of Philadelphia testified before the senate committee examining Watson charges about American soldiers hanged in France. He said 12 U S troops were executed and he could summon 28 comrades to corroborate his account, but he did not know if trials by court martial occurred.
Two armed bandits robbed a messenger for the Chouteau Trust Co. of $8,180 in cash on a crowded street in St. Louis and escaped in an automobile.
A northeast storm warning was issued at 8 am as the low approaches from off Cape Mendocino. The storm moves slowly eastward bringing fresh to strong northeast gales to Washington and Oregon coasts and moderate southeast gales to the California coast.
Five years after a Tacoma girl visited Paramount Studios Doris May rose to fame as a leading young comedian. She doubled for Mary Pickford at fourteen in The Little American and trained in a private gym. Now married to Wallace McDonald, she stars in The Foolish Age shown at the Blue Mouse.
Portland weather officials forecast snow for tonight with possible rain tomorrow. Temperature rise noted with no inland storm danger. Coastal areas to experience heavy winds and choppy seas as conditions shift.
Patrolman Ducett fired as a burglar fled down Seventh Avenue from Pike to Olive Street early Tuesday. The thief dropped stolen goods from the Windsor Hotel at 1409 Sixth Avenue, then vanished down a hole at Seventh and Olive. The hat and loot were recovered by hotel manager A Denning.
In London the Evening Standard says withdrawal arrangements for Ireland were canceled due to uncertain Dail Eireann action on the Anglo Irish treaty. In Dublin Eamonn De Valera will present new proposals as anti treaty leaders denounce the pact. A fiery session features Miss Lynch and Miss R with Mrs O Calvert crying in protest over Ireland’s fate.
BELFAST December 20 The reign of terror in the city ended as troops quelled snipers in Seaford Street area after one man was killed. Military force swept the area, seizing large ammunition stores and arresting 30 suspects in a decisive operation.
City officials and Seattle industrial chiefs meet Wednesday at 12 30 in the L C Smt building dining room basement to consider proposals to lower the cost of electric current for industrial plants. The ind committee of the Chamber of Commerce will attend.
The Star previews Virginia Tremont as seen by Bill Bronson in The Snowshoe Trail, describing a graceful brunet heroine with dark hair and an angelic gaze. The upcoming serial promises a vivid, romantic encounter line by line.
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