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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1921
Page
6
Miss Mabel Hillier awoke to a burglar entering her Clark hotel room at 1014 Miner Ave and striking her with a blackjack. The intruder fled through the window with jewelry and cash left on the dresser.Hillier not seriously harmed.
Washington reports a potential $300 million reduction in army and navy appropriations for the coming fiscal year. Republican leaders in the House back the plan to lower war preparedness totals from about $800 million to $500 million, promising tax relief of roughly $3 per person and $12 to $15 per family. The deferred army appropriation bill will be reviewed in a secret session of the House Appropriations Committee on January 19, signaling ongoing moves despite arms conference talks.
Tacoma Advertising club elected Paul T. Shaw of Shaw Supply Co as president. Vice presidents named C B Curran and J B Kemp. Kenneth W Hood is secretary treasurer. Directors include A H Hasset, Leonard J Brown, E T Anderson, S S Anderson, FE P Kohl, John Braun, and Mrs BE McRae.
The article reports that the war tax on parcel post is set to be discontinued after December. Officials indicate the tax removal will affect mail service rates and customer charges.
The article outlines a forthcoming treaty with arrangements for auxiliaries and aircraft carriers. The American delegation favors preserving battle cruisers for conversion to aircraft carriers and suggests no strict limit on carrier capacity while aiming to prevent later capital ship changes. Balfour cautions that Britain and France must remain allied but notes history could turn rivals and British sea power would not threaten land allies.
Paris dispatch reports semi-official confirmation that France will not back down on submarine demands despite Washington talks. Naval officers defend non offensive use and warn an offensive war would expose harbors to capital ships. Senator Kerguezec and Dr Laubeuf emphasize risks of renouncing submarine construction.
The London press attacks France for refusing Washington limits on submarines. The Chronicle and Times condemn France’s stance linking it to German behavior at The Hague, warning of consequences and strained Entente solidarity. The Pall Mall Gazette and Evening Star call out funding and submarine threats against Britain.
Washington December 29. A conference of all nations on limiting submarine activities was urged by Secretary Hughes and President Harding. They said the Root resolution should be adopted by the army conference at the earliest possible moment and that if the five big powers agree to restrict submarines other nations should be invited to make similar pledges.
The Keystone State reports it will dock at Smith Cove between 6 and 8 p m Thursday on its second Orient voyage. Averaging 425 miles daily, the liner aims to surpass the Wenatchee speed record while carrying a $1 000 000 milk consignments in its Oriental cargo. Spokane jury absolves Andrew Shernock of blame in Mrs Mary Carr autos death case.
Visitors in Washington may glimpse Mrs Theodore Roosevelt riding along bridle paths on a white mount each fair morning. She, wife of the assistant secretary of the navy, continues to ride side saddle.
Acting on telegraphic instruction from Director Charles Ed Forbes, national head of the veterans' bureau, traveling adjudication boards will interview more than 700 former servicemen in 34 Northwest hospitals. Boards of physicians and clerks will assess claim validity and determine compensation, aiming to resolve hospital cases. The American Legion pressed for action to relieve financial worries tied to unadjusted payments.
McMinnville Ore Dec 29 Robert A Hickson wounded in head self in dicted after he shot his wife Effie M Hickson to death Saturday. Dr H W Lott says he will live. Sheriff Ferguson appoints a special deputy to guard Hickson.
After three days of trailing with dogs, federal predatory game hunter Joe Seals kills a female cougar on Waddie creek. The pursuit ended with the big cat slain, marking a decisive hunt in Olympia area.
A Belfast conflict reports 110 lives lost with 11 police among the dead and 540 wounded. In Dublin a compromise between De Valera and Griffith factions looms after Lloyd George statements, with ratification of the Angl ester treaty anticipated when the new session opens.
Small to stand trial on charges of embezzlement of state funds and conspiracy. Judge Claire C Edwards ruled the court’s decision partially quashing indictments against Small Verne Curtis Grant Park tanker and codefendant after weeks of argument by Smalls attorneys. It is alleged Small as Illinois treasurer misused state funds and failed to remit interest to the state treasury.
Tacoma dispatch reports three men believed to be soldiers abducted W. B. Townsend, an automobile mechanic, at gunpoint last night. They forced him to drive to a secluded woods spot near Lakeview, robbed him, then fled in his machine. Military and deputy sheriffs searched, with Camp Lewis motorcycle police joining the hunt.
Reports from Capt Charien Martinson of the U S coast guard cutter Tingard describe a severe storm along the Lower California coast. The Mexican fishing schooner Olga D ashore near Museum Point and the City of Ensenada suffered heavy damage, with Olga D linked to past incidents involving the U S trawler Mabel and diplomatic exchanges.
Stephen Corrick, a sister of Grace Tt. Cottrell, was killed Monday evening near Wardner Idaho when a sled she rode collided with a car. Cottrell is currently in Seattle.
Police traces of Clara Skarin fade as investigators exam forged documents and a mystery sweetheart. Capt. Tennant notes the old man’s gold savings may exceed one thousand dollars. Prosector hands forgery notes to experts to determine authorship while Oregon and California agencies await leads.
Poems found among Clara Hochbrunn’s effects include The Old Maid by George Barlow and other verses tied to her life and unwed status. The poems were recovered from Clara’s room at 2520 Fifth Ave where her granduncle lay dead two months after the murder. Investigator Ralph Haromer reports the collection, clipped from newspapers, is being kept by Prosecutor Malcolm Douglas as a reading collection.
Federal officers raided three towns in Sweetwater County Wyoming known as the wettest spot in the West. They arrested 62 people including five women and confiscated more than 4000 gallons of moonshine. Rock Springs closed most soft drink parlors and other towns suspended business. The 62 defendants face federal court in Cheyenne on January 16.
Dor J Boyeda a prominent Japanese editor and educator warned against war with the United States at a banquet for Viscount Shibusawa at the Japanese consulate. He praised Beattle as a potential trade hub with the Orient and noted expected industrial growth. The party then departed Wednesday for San Francisco en route to Japan.
Ezra Meeker 91, pioneer of Washington, was to celebrate his birthday with two gatherings at Meves cafeteria. At 2 p.m. the Horrowed Time club planned a clambake luncheon, at 6 p.m. a family reunion, and a public reception was to follow at 7:20 p.m.
Maude Moore Stubbs filed for divorce from William H. Stubbs in Tacoma citing forced endurance of shame and cruelty. A temporary restraining order prevents disposition of community property and molestation. court seeks protection of assets and prevents refunds of a $5,000 bond and $28,000 property claims. The complaint names a woman linked to alleged mistreatment, and the case follows prior white slavery allegations under investigation.
Police Sergeant Guy E B was demoted from the local force by Chief William Fearing after an investigation found likely intoxication while on duty last Monday. The action reduces his rank and duties within the department.
A brief note records a Thursday event in a cafeteria where a local figure Reverend W. HL Bliss was slated to address the Young Men's Republican club. The item reflects a community meeting note from the period.
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