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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1921
Page
4
A 1940s era report by Frank V. Martinek describes Japan accelerating wartime capabilities. It notes Japanese air power, technology, and armament efforts, including aerial training, aircraft production, and the influence of German and British military traditions. The piece contrasts army and navy power and mentions observers. it includes figures of pilots and ships and remarks on Japanese discipline and imitation.
In Zion City Illinois Wilbur Glenn Voliva denounces Thomas H Nelson as a religious intruder. Nelson’s Grace missionary church challenges Voliva’s religious realm prompting a heated feud over church meetings and control. A court later tossed out Nelsons $700000 claim linked to a billboard dispute.
Mary Zundak, nineteen, whose mind was reportedly rehabilitated after a monkey thyroid transplant, remained hospitalized in Chicago as doctors seek philanthropic aid to provide ongoing care. She has shown some mental and bodily improvement but cannot yet speak clearly or walk properly. doctors urge a caregiver to educate and support her after years of isolation in Joliet.
The piece notes Japan relies on foreign technicians for military expansion while excluding Americans from navy work. German and Austrian mechanics aid undersea boat building. A quoted Japanese jingoist urges extensive sea power, submarines, airplanes, and sea planes, with the militarist faction driving policy despite a larger peace sentiment.
Ranger units patrol camps of Mexican laborers in Ranger Texas after a series of violent invasions by masked attackers. Police say the assaults target families amid white laborer tensions over contracting and oil-field employment.
The Colorado Industrial Commission planned to authorize wage reductions for about 3,000 miners after miners' representatives failed to appear to protest a proposed drop from 4.50 to 4.00 dollars daily across 48 mining companies. The move reflects a general low mood in the mining industry.
Charles H. Randall, leading dry forces, was defeated in his bid for reelection to Congress in California ninth district. Republican Major Walter F. Lineberger led by nearly 10,000 votes. Dr Maud Walker will discuss Keeping Fit to an allwoman assembly at Broadway High School at 9 am Thursday.
The Municipal League adopted a 14 candidate report after noon Tuesday. Each candidate underwent a 30 minute interview and completed a questionnaire with March 8 voters to select three council members. The document lists positions on street railway fares, Skagit project, and fiscal policy while noting committee impressions of leadership, experience, and suitability.
Petersburg Ul February 16 Work speeds the reconstruction of Old Basem the deserted town where Abraham Lincoln spent much of his early life Five of the original buildings have been copied completed and the rest are under construction Judge G B Nelson head of the Old Salem Lincoln League directs laborers supplied by the state The legislature has appropriated 60000 for the project Ann Rutledge said to have died at Old Baleth is linked to Lincoln’s life.
A Puget Sound and Grays Harbor survey shows lumber and logging firms reopening after a downturn. The lone negative finding is wage reductions of about 16 to 20 percent for workers as industries recover.
Louisville report describes a crash where Rowse Bildariu Hildartu protected by her mother Mrs. Michael Hildartu during the collision. After the impact Rowe appeared in the other car unharmed, the infant was spared injury.
Inix short lines the lawsuit claims Maude Mayberry Smith Mailin Hildebrand seeks a divorce from John H Hildebrand. She states 17 years in the city, married October 6 1920, no children and no community property, cites nonsupport, and asks her maiden name restored. Attorney Thomas Figron MacMahon notes he previously set a record with a three word answer Defendant denies complaint.
A bomb exploded at the Rock Island News plant in Nock Island Wisconsin this morning causing little damage. The paper has continued publication while the editor serves a jail term for criminal libel. A previous similar blast occurred three years ago.
Walter Knapp of Cook was not fired after a court hearing in Justice John B. Wright's court. He sought $12.50 for three days' pay and was awarded $9. Boise report notes Idaho movement toward forming a new state. Loganport Indiana reports six hundred workers returning to Pennsylvania shops.
SWAN Neb Feb 16 Silence and neglect end a reclusive life as Silas Green 68 is found dead among 60 dogs 37 cats and other animals in a rundown Holt county farm. A $4500 envelope hints at funds intended for the animals. Green’s past includes failed marriages and isolation after personal losses.
Dentist P. IL. Austin, known as Painless Austin, is on trial in Judge Mitchell Gilliam's court for grand larceny. Meyer accuses Austin of selling him $5,000 worth of stock in United Products Co, claiming the firm was debt free when it was not.
A court session regarding a feet of land dispute between Samuel H. comer and Matthew C. Carton concluded with an adjournment. Judge A. W. set the stakes and left the matter with the parties at the agreed location.
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