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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1921

Page

14

Death by Own Action Shocks Boy Emperor Tale

Washington dispatch reports a new chapter in the China throne intrigue. Princess Chun allegedly died by her own hand after a clash with the empress dowager over marriages and court factions. The boy emperor Heuan Tung, age 17, mourns his mother as rival factions plot to restore a deposed ruler.

Washington China Princess Chun Peking Heuan Tung Hau Shih-chang Umn Chun Hew Ce Chun Emperor Prince Princ Chun Prince Chun Emperor Sim

Oregon asks federal aid for Coos Bay harbor project

Witnesses testifying before the House committee urge federal support for restoring the north jetty and building a new south jetty at Coos Bay Oregon a harbor of refuge between Eureka and Astoria. They note local residents have spent about 9260000 nearly one million dollars per capita, and point to nearby government timber reserves of 176000000000 board feet to cover costs as engineers approve the project.

W. H. Porterfield Washington Willis C. Hawley House Brand Harbors Committee Coos Bay Oregon Eureka Astoria Hawley John D. Goss A. H Blanco United States California Mexican Porta

Kenyon Attacks Newberry in Senate Fight Over Seat

Senator Kenyon of Iowa challenged Senator Newberry’s election as tainted and fraudulent and criticized Republicans who backed Newberry on party lines. He denounced “Newberryism” as selling senate seats and warned the case would be tested by the American people. A social lobby was alleged to back Newberry, while Newberry’s reply was described as flimsy by aides.

Washington Kenyon Iowa Newberry Senate Mr. Newberry Mr. Vandenberg

Newberry Campaign Letters Under Public Scrutiny

Extracts published in Washington reveal pressure on Millionaire Truman H. Newberry's bid for the U.S. Senate seat. A Grand Rapids Herald editor pressed Newberry for a public response to six figure campaign spendings, to be published with the editor’s letter. Newberry telegrammed his reply denying any improper payments and promising disclosure by his committee.

Washington Truman H. Newberry United States Senate Newberry Michigan Vandenberg Grand Rapids Herald New York A. H. Vandenberg the Herald Grand Rapids Mich Newberry Committee

Fire Chief Warns on Safe Yale Spirit Christmas Dangers

Fire Chief George Mantor warns Yale residents to keep Christmas safe by avoiding flammable reels in toy motion machines and not illuminating trees with candy lights. He urges removing dry trees promptly and avoiding cotton Santa whiskers to prevent fires.

Mantor YALE George M. Mantor Santa Claus

Medium influences leads to discharge in Pierce Norris case

Sterling Dec 21 In White side county court preliminary hearings three youths Allen Pierce Edward Pierce and Herb Norris faced robbery arson conspiracy to kidnap and dynamite charges prompted by a medium Abe Wolber said he relied on revelations. The Wolbers confessed the medium's claims caused their sworn statements and the defendants were discharged after cross examination revealed the notes matched the Wolbers stationery.

Legion's Chief to Tour State

Co. D. Cunningham state commander of the American Legion plans a February 1 state tour visiting about 169 posts via central gathering locations. If a post isn’t visited, a state officer will stop within three months. A. E. Mo Cabe, Rev. John W. Beard, and Henry A. Wise join the itinerary. They will focus on hospitalization of wounded and disabled veterans.

Co. D. Cunningham American Legion A. E. Mo. Cabe Bremerton John W. Beard Hoquiam Henry A. Wise Seattle

Chinese Disarmers Coming to Seattle

The Seattle Chamber of Commerce and a China club arrange entertainment for 20 prominent Chinese business and diplomatic advisers to the Chinese mission at the disarmament congress. They arrive in Seattle Thursday and Friday and sail on the Wenatchee for Shanghai Saturday morning.

Seattle Chamber of Commerce and China Club China Seattle Wenatchee Shanghai

County Treasurer Gaines to Address Concentric Club Lunch

William A. Gaines, county treasurer, will speak at the Concentric club luncheon at noon Thursday.

William A. Gaines Concentric Club

Two-clasp French Glace Kid Gloves in Multiple Colors

Gloves described as Two-clasp French Glace Kid Gloves in black white champagne beaver brown and gray priced at 3.50 and 4.00 per pair. Also Sixteen-button French Glace Kid Gloves in black white tan brown and gray priced at 7.50 per pair.

New Blonde Stockings In Silk At Moderate Prices

Silk stockings in several colors priced at 3.50 a pair include pure thread silk and finely ribbed black silk with a novelty lace look. Full fashioned silk stockings with risle garter tops cost 2.50, offered in black and African brown. Thread silk ingrains with lisle hem and double heel toe are 2.85 in black and African-brown.

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