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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1921

Page

10

Lieutenant Bonnell Killed in Auto Crash Near Camp Lewis

Lieutenant Walter F. Bonnell, 30, died after his car overturned in a collision with a second vehicle near Camp Lewis early Sunday. He served at the recruit educational center and was awaiting embarkation when armistice ended World War I. Bonnell was a North Dakota native, educated in Washington and at Pullman, and had joined the Coast Artillery National Guard in 1915 rising to first lieutenant.

Walter F. Bonnell Camp Lewis Bonnell B. Bonnell E. Madison St Recruit ‘Educational Center A. B. Baker Ta Coma T Ie Walter ‘K Maloney Recruit Educational Center Army Hospital North Dakota Longfellow Grammar School Broadway High School State College Pullman Atter Institution Coast Artillery National Guard

100 Veterans Seek Jobs as They Are Fed

One hundred hungry and discouraged ex service men were fed and cheered Sunday at the Vet Grams hotel at 1003 First Ave. They expressed gratitude for the food but mainly sought employment. If you have a spare job, call Main be66.

Vet- Grams

High School Cast Stages The Taming of the Shrew

Franklin Ni School presented The Taming of the Shrew at the auditorium Saturday night drawing about a thousand spectators. Students performed in a lively period style reflecting the community event and theater program details remain readable.

Franklin Ni School

Republicans in Jobs Is Request Resolutions Passed

A Saturday meeting of state committeemen county chairmen and prominent party workers at the Hotel Butler approved resolutions urging that Republicans be appointed to open state and county offices. The action seeks to ensure all nominees and appointees are members of the Republican Party.

Butler

Harding in Florida Opens Banquet in St Augustine

President elect Warren G. Harding pressed a button Saturday night as the 19th annual Lincoln Day banquet of the Young Men's Republican club opened amid applause at the Crystal Pool auditorium in Seattle.

Harding Florida St. Augustine Fla Warren G. Harding Seattle Young Men's Republican Club Crystal Pool

Boy at center of Martin House shooting case

Cecil Burkett, charged with Bennie Bingham's death, gives a differing account of the shooting claiming he did not kill Bennie and that Bennie may have fired after tripping the gun. The case heads to circuit court in Starke County at Knox with debate over juvenile court referral.

Frederick Burkett Yard Martin House Cecil Martin Bennie Clara Saya Cecil Alfred Cecil Burkett Dilts W. J. Reed Burkett Starke County Knox Newspaper Enterprise Association

Municipal League to Discuss City Manager Report

The Municipal League’s special committee, appointed by President James T. Lawler, will report to members Tuesday at the cafe on the new meeting place. Robert Howes chairs the panel with J. L. Baldwin H. C. Force P. v. Dick and Chas. J. Ryan as members. A key item is the civil service committee’s report backing a manager form of government for Seattle. Public is invited to the luncheon.

Municipal League James T. Lawler Bnveti Robert Howes J.L. Baldwin H. C. Force P. v. Dick Chas. J. Ryan Lawler Civil Service Committee Seattle

Four State Police Fired On in Mingo County

In Williamson West Virginia four state policemen were fired upon in a Mingo County incident. A return fire exchange killed the gunman and left officers sustaining non fatal injuries. Authorities pursued additional suspects and secured the scene.

Williamson W. Va Mingo County

Landis Hit With Impeachment Charges in Baseball Case

Representative Welty charges Kennesaw Mountain Landis with neglecting duties by holding multiple offices and using his judge position to influence baseball disputes. The impeachment claims include misbehavior and high crimes and misdemeanors in office, with the case referred to the judiciary committee for investigation.

Herbert W. Walker Washington Kennesaw Mountain Landia Chicago Representative Welty Ohio Landis Welty Chicago White Sox Federal League Against Baseball Awa Weiley Judiciary Committee Thia House Senate Weltymala Kenesaw Mountain Landia Kenesaw Mountain Landis Firat United States Union Supreme Cour of District of Columbia Cook County Illinoia

Keep Fit Week Embraced by Seattle Education Society

Keep fit week promotes weekly physical training with fresh energy. It highlights special programs across schools the university churches and civic clubs led by the Seattle Education Society.

The Seattle Education Society

Campfire Girls Remember Vets in Port Townsend Party

Campfire girls held a Valentine party for disabled war veterans at government hospitals in Port Townsend. They provided candy and cookies and a minstrel show. Puget Sound Navigation Co. transported the girls free of charge.

Seattle Port Townsend Puget Sound Navigation Company

First Sunday blue law reaches New York legislature

Albany Feb 14 The first Sunday blue law reaches the New York legislature in a bid to close barber shops on Sunday by repealing the law that let New York City shops stay open until 1 PM Sunday

Albany N. Y New York New York City

The Man Who Died Was A Baby In Speech Inquest Told

A London inquest into the death of Edward Charles Brimble found he was an adult in size but a baby in speech. Doctors noted his thymus gland resembled that of a child and he had not shed his baby teeth with a double row in front.

London Edward Charles Brimble Ife

London to Open Yiddish Theatre in Theatrical District

London will host a new Yiddish playhouse in the center of the theatre district. It opens next month and will present only Yiddish language plays performed by Jewish actors.

London

Walter Battenfield Dies in Electric Sawmill Accident

Tacoma report states Walter Battenfield aged 31 killed by electrocution in the Wheeler-Osgood sawmill engine room. In Eugene Dr. P Wheat a 60 year old rancher and his wife aged 66 were found shot to death.

Tacoma Walter Battenfield Wheeler-Osgood Eugene P. Wheat

William F McCombs Seriously Ill in New York

William F McCombs former chairman of the Democratic National Committee is gravely ill in New York suspected heart trouble. Doctors say death could come at any time and he has been ill for weeks at his sister’s home. Born December 26 1875 in Hamburg Arkansas the Princeton Harvard trained lawyer helped Woodrow Wilson’s first campaign and led the Democratic Committee 1912 to 1916.

New York William F. McComba Democratic National Committee McComba McCombs Hi Sister Hamburg Ark Princeton Harvard Misa Dorothy Willams Washington, D. C Woodrow Wilson France Rbar

Prisoners’ blood donors aid Japanese inmate

To save the life of T. Misakawa in the county jail, M. Fujiwara and M. Kan aka, both Japanese, gave their blood for transfusion Sunday. Misakawa’s condition was reported much improved afterward.

T. Misakawa M. Fujiwara M. Kanaka Misakawa

Caldwell Veto Timing Question Brought to Committee

Corporation Counsel Walter F. Meter faces a inquiry by the public safety committee on whether Mayor Caldwell's veto of the cinema fire law amendment arrived in time. The veto was received February 4 and was said to be due on February 4.

Walter F. Meter Eccond! Public Safety Committee Caldwell Moving Picture

Forestry Students Named to Intercollegiate Conference

William Schwienow and Elwood Hiogan, forestry students at the university college, will attend the Intercollegiate Forest Clubs conference in Berkeley, California on February 25 and 26 as delegates.

William Schwienow Elwood Hiogan College of Forestry The University Chhoron Intercollegiate Forest Clubs Berkeley Cal

Lectures on Italian Culture by Prof Piccoli at U

Prof Raffaello Piccoli of the University of Pisa will deliver lectures on Italian culture at the University of U until Wednesday. The talks cover history arts and society with focus on Italian culture and scholarly context.

U”’ On Italian Culture Raffaello Piccoli University of Pisa Italy

Seattle Man Heads Horticulturists

R T Reid of Seattle was chosen president of the Western Washington Horticultural association at the close of its convention in Port Angeles Saturday.

R T. Reid Seattle Western Washington Horticultural Association Port Angeles

Fires Startled Manchester as Fire Bugs Strike

Police hunted nine Manchester arsonists after a weekend of fires in textile rubber oil and chemical plants. Five suspects were arrested as watchmen reported gang members entering closed factories and starting fires in precise locations. In Ireland weekend clashes left one constable dead near Swords and three cadets wounded at Macroom.

London Binn Fein England Manchester Ireland Swords Macroom

SinnFeiners Seize Plane and Burn British Aircraft

Cork Feb 14 Sinn Feiners seized and burned a British airplane and kidnapped the aviator. Official reprisals were ordered at Bailinavereena and Kilfannane. The aviator was captured near Kilfannane. An ultimatum demanded the flyer’s return within 48 hours. The Ballinavereena farmhouse was burned for defiance. Soldiers ordered Kilfannane merchants to vacate stores amid threats of further reprisals. The January 24 killing of two soldiers at Killenaule was avenged by burning five houses there. Kilfanrfane storekeepers moved stocks to private homes under soldier surveillance.

Cork Sinn Killenaule Kilfanrfane

Three Year Old Girl Completes Cross-Country Rail Trip

A three year old girl, daughter of J H Mitchener of Seattle, arrived here Saturday night after a cross country railroad journey. Her mother is ill in South Bend Indiana. Mim A Harrison traveling from Chicago agreed to look after the child.

J. H. Mitchener Seattle South Bend Ind Mim A. Harrison Chicago

Erickson to Discuss Three Cent Fare at Commonwealth Club

Councilman Oliver T. Erickson will discuss a three cent fare plan at a Commonwealth club talk tonight at 7 o'clock in the Good Eats cafeteria.

Erickson Will Oliver T. Erickson Commonwealth Club Good Eats

Two Men Rob Laundry After Threatening Girl

Two men cleaned the cash drawer at N. Kenesheke's laundry in Auburn after leveling a gun at Kenesheke's eight year old daughter Saturday night. They obtained thirty five dollars and escaped in an automobile.

N. Kenesheke Auburn Kenesheke

Health clown to quit Seattle city schools

Health clown Chew Chew will bid farewell Thursday to Seattle city schools after months of health lessons through amusing methods. He will move to country schools to continue his work.

Seattle Kidea Chew Chew

Arctic Club Solves Street Car Problem Farce at Lincoln Day

Arctic club members stage a mock city council session during the Lincoln day celebration. The street car issue is postponed to a future date amid uproarious laughter. Bun Manlow girls and Levy's orchestra provide entertainment. Dinner at 6 20 p m with George Olwen as master of ceremonies.

Arctic Club Bunmanlow Girls Levy George Olwen

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