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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1921

Page

12

Slayings of Two Parma Center Teachers Stir Cleveland Search

Cleveland detectives and farmer posses hunted two men after the beating deaths of Miss Louise Wolf 38 and Miss Mabel Foote 94 school teachers. The bodies were found on Bean road near Cleveland with a wristwatch nearby and no robbery motive evident. Police noted two bare headed men seen along Ridge road near the scene.

Cleveland Louise Wolf Mabel Foote Bean Road Miss Wolf Missa Foote Parma Center Gladys Green Ridge Road Miss Foote

Five-Cent Meals for Millionaires of Seattle Soon

Bean, pea and vegetable soups with bread will be served at the Millionaire's Club in Seattle for six cents a person. M G Johanson of the Mutual Life building aims to organize the club in the district south of Yesterway to aid unemployed individuals who refuse charity due to their pride.

Howat Sentenced to One Year in Jail

PITTSBURG Kansas February 17 Alexander Howat district president of the United Mine Workers files a 2000 bond pending appeal to the state supreme court from a one year jail term given yesterday for contempt of court. Howat and five aides were convicted for inciting a mine strike in violation of an injunction. Supporters may protest by staying from mines, a potential action.

Pittsburg Kansas Alexander Howat United Mine Workers State Supreme Court Howat

Britain Holds Answer On Oil Open Door Request

London reports Britain will delay its reply to the American demand for an open door policy in Mesopotamian oil fields until after the Harding inauguration. The draft is said to be complete and ready for dispatch to Washington for about 60 days. An official noted Sir Auckland Geddes did not carry the communication when he departed on the Aquitania.

London Great Britain America Harding Washington Auckland Geddes United States Aquitania

Lunchless Day Raises Seattle Welfare Drive Totals

Report shows Social Welfare League in Seattle accepting lunch money donations as part of a $100,000 drive. By Tuesday, $26,540.57 had been raised with individuals contributing amounts from 15 cents to $820. A legless donor rolled in on a board to give $1 and several workers donated their lunches for the hungry, some firms promising to match contributions.

Seattle Evelyn Gail Gardiner League Parsons Rhodes Chamber of Commerce Trempealeau Wisconsin Mississippi Henry Winona Minn Minnesota Tacoma M. Seller & Co Portland Rhodes Co Seattle and Tacoma Rhodes Bros

Mining lecture by Dean M Roberts at Ellensburg Normal

Dean Milnor Roberts of the University of Washington College of Mines spoke at Ellensburg Normal School on mining in Washington delivering guidance to students and faculty about regional mineral resources and exploration.

Milnor Roberts College of Mines, University of Washington Ellensburg Normal School Washington

Death of A. J. Rhodes and his Seattle reform efforts

A. J. Rhodes, long a driving force behind Seattle commerce and civic reform, died after shaping the Washington State Chamber of Commerce and merging Seattle and Tacoma interests. His 1918 war leadership, civic bureau creation, and push for a unified chamber and a Pacific coast trade role defined a lifetime of public service and business expansion.

Rhodes Washington State Chamber Liberty Loan Red Cross Washington Beattie International Fisheries Commission Alaska Fisherien Camp Lewis Army Pacific Northwest Pacific Northwest War Industries Capital Less Railroad Administration Move For Seattle Cable

Variety of Toothpastes and Mouthwashs Listed in Ad

An extensive catalog of dental care products including Pepsodent Kolynos Pebeco and Colgate pastes powders and liquids. Also features Dr Lyon's products Sanital and Sore At, plus brushes like Reptol and Autograph with owner name holders and assorted mouthwashes from Listerine and Wampole.

Lyon A. S Wilson's Colgate Csseco Bbc Rh Sceseees B.S Fowler Williams

Candidates address city council race at Engineers' Club lunch

At Thursday noon the Engineers' Club heard city council candidates discuss the streetcar question during a luncheon talk.

Engineers’ Club

Fire-tree of Australia Named for Flame Colored Blooms

The so called fire-tree of Australia earns its name from vivid flame colored flowers that resemble a tree ablaze when in full bloom. The fiery display marks the plant as a striking natural monument in its native landscape.

Australia

Silk Hair Nets Sold In Broken Color Assortment

An odd items listing from The Downstairs Store advertises silk hair nets in a broken assortment of colors priced at 25 cents per dozen.

Copenhagen

Butlering Is Now a Dangerous Sport

James J. O'Brien sues his former employer in New York city court alleging a bite by a pet poodle while he served tea to guests. The case highlights hazards faced by domestic workers in formal settings.

New York James J. O'Brien James Questa

Couldn't Stand the Drought He Dies

Wilmette reports John Dionysius age 110 who said he would not survive prohibition and credited beer for his health. He has died as the drought persisted. Mars has two moons and Saturn ten is noted in the same dispatch.

Wilmette John Dionysius Mars Saturn

Diamond Dyes Advertisement For Home Dyeing

A vintage advertisement urges women to use Diamond Dyes to refresh faded garments and draperies. It promises 16 rich colors and warns against streaks or spots from inferior dyes. The copy instructs readers to identify fabric type and buy the dye through the local druggist.

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