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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1921
Page
1
The grand jury calls for a court of equity action to undo the costly carline purchase. The Star blames past and present city leaders and its own editors, urges immediate legal move, and questions street railway losses while demanding better management and full public accounting.
A Star survey of Seattle business figures forecasts a favorable year ahead. Optimists include E. Backus, Kelleher, Fraser, Eldridge, and Parsons, who cite improved conditions, demand for commodities, and city prosperity driven by fishing, grain and farm products.
John Schmitt, condemned for killing three Seattle policemen, was sentenced to hang on April 1, 1921, by Judge A W Frater after waiving appeals. The courtroom was sparsely attended and the sentence was carried out swiftly as Schmitt showed no remorse. The case contrasts with a separate Everett killing where the date for hanging was not yet set.
Mayor Caldwell presents findings from his city council vision on restoring lines to Stone & Webster or, if not feasible, pursuing taxpayer relief from an unjust burden. He names Al Wilmon Tucker as special counsel and signals inevitable litigation. The report, echoed by a grand jury, urges action to rescind the contract or seek bond return.
President will call a special session of the Senate on March 4 to confirm cabinet nominees. The announcement came from the White House today as part of efforts to facilitate the start of the new administration.
Funds for families of policemen slain by bandit John Schmitt exceed the $20,000 level as more contributions arrive. Two benefit events are planned for Wednesday night, a Dreamland rink dance at 9:30 p.m. with 50 cent admission, and a Laundry and Dy Works Drivers' union dance at Eagles' hall starting at 1 p.m. with 50 cent admission. Evergreen Lodge No. 2, A. O. U. W., sent a $10 check to The Star to aid the relief fund.
Three hundred mutinous Montenegrin soldiers were wounded in sharp fighting at Pod woritza, according to the Menasagero's correspondent there.
Teutons plan an interpellation in Berlin to demand an explanation of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll's entry into Germany and his escapades since. The Lehr plan notes the recent kidnap attempt may worsen American sentiment, with Colonel Stone said to have apologized for soldiers' roles before General Allen denied responsibility.
Rapid violence erupts in Mallow station as Sinn Fein adherents kill Mrs. King, wife of a county inspector, and shoot Inspector King. Police react by arresting ten men, eight flee aboard a locomotive, one killed, another wounded.
Leonard Adcock aged six arrived in Bend Oregon from Ranger Texas by express. He was placed in the express car with a tag showing his name from Ranger Texas and destination Edwin Berry Bend. Passengers during stops checked on him and provided food and care. In case of accident, notify Marna Adcock.
In the open countryside Jow reported heavy fighting and a mass exodus of residents. The king and his wife, waiting for a train, were fired upon by Sinn Fein rebels, and the wife was killed instantly while the king was wounded.
Four men from Columbus were burned to death and three others injured when a Pennsylvania Railroad freight train collided with a standing freight on a siding near Newark on February 1. The two trains telescoped and oils from an engine ignited. The deceased were William Williams M A Prek C O Rouseh and John Zimmer. The injured were expected to recover.
Chicago authorities report six gunmen herded six male and three female bank employees into a rear room of the Kenwood Trust and Savings Bank on February 1. After forcing the staff to aid in vault money removal, the suspects fled with about 50000.
Record rainfall for the winter occurred Monday with two-thirds of an inch of water measured in the 12 hours from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Seattle.
Public league circulates petitions to Seattle City Council proposing a three cent street car fare funded by non-rest owners. Petitions available at Economy Market building at First and Pike between 2 and 6 pm.
The Seattle city council recommended an ordinance to spend 10000 for relief of the city's needy. Unemployed citizens, sent by a mass delegation, urged immediate aid and daily meetings were announced at 10 a.m. in room 8. A committee led by W. A. Len and W. W. Fi erm released the call urging neighbors to act today and not wait for later.
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