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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1921

Page

18

Dublin Stirred by Sinn Fein Operation in North City

Troops in armored cars sealed off a north Dublin district in a dawn operation. Motor fire and searchlights pierced streets as authorities isolated the area amid reports of Sinn Fein activity and a council of war involving Michael Collins. Four Sinn Fein sentries were killed at Kiltrittin in a patrol clash.

Publin Motora Michael Collings Irish Republican Army Collins Dublin Cork Sinn Fein Sein Fein Kiltrittan

Judge Cleared in Second Trial for Kagy Murder

A jury found Hodge William McGannon not guilty in the second trial for the murder of Harold C. Kagy in Cleveland. Key witness Mary Neeley, once a star for the state, shifted to defend McGannon, citing alibi testimony that undermined the prosecution’s case. Neeley had earlier refused to testify but then challenged the murder finding.

Cleveland Hodge William Ho MecGannon Harold C. Kagy John W. Joyce M-Gannen Kagy Joyce Mgannon Geen Mary KE Neeley

Freshmen Girls Vote to Go Lunchless for Relief Drive

Twenty freshmen girls at the Tolo House university dormitory vote to skip lunch every other day for a week to support the European Educational Relief drive. They will also sacrifice their spring informal dancing party to save about $75 for the cause. The Tolo House is run by Be Tolo, a senior honor society aiding freshmen girls.

Tom Ellis’ Tuesaday Ao Mock Tolo House Be Tolo Club

Soldier granted divorce after trench memories clash

Cecil Frank Walker told Judge King Dyke that three and a half years in Europe’s trenches made him dread home life with Winifred Golding Shaw Walker. He dodged shells and machine gun fire but was finally granted a divorce.

Cecil Frank Walker Europe King Dykeman Winifred Golding Shaw Walker

Dental Corps to Repair Tommy’s Molars in Army and Air Force

London reports a new Dental Corps for the English army and Royal Air Force. It will be a joint service for both branches with personnel interchangeable and promotions to lieutenant colonel possible.

Dental Corps Tommy London Army Royal Air Forcs Doasibie

Miss Wilson Attacks Senate Rhetoric on Free Speech

Miss Margaret Wilson daughter of the president denounces the senate for attempting to curb free speech at a National Women’s Party convention in Washington DC She argues congress should not dictate speech or activities at community centers and questions limits on political talk in public forums.

Washington Margaret Wilson United States Senate Mine Wilson National Woman’s Party District of Columbia Mixes Wilson Senate Congres

Caruso Showing Signs of Recovery in Dire Health Battle

New York reports improved condition of the opera star Enrico Caruso as Dr. Francia J. Murray says his temperature drops and strength returns. Family members rest, secretary Ziratto shares a hopeful message from Caruso, urging prayers as doctors reassess his chances to pull through.

New York Caruso Francia J. Murray Mr. Caruso Dr. Stella

Palestine Sees Fast Commercial Growth Amid Jewish Influx

Palestine advances commercial development as a predicted Jewish influx grows. The region, with a 609000 population, plans irrigation by artesian wells while facing sand hazards and camel water logistics. A mining firm begins operations on Zeberglied island in the Red Sea.

Jerusalem Palestine Holy Land Zeberglied Island Red Sea

Sinking of the Maine commemorated by veterans camp

Commemoration marked the sinking of the battleship Maine in Manila harbor with special exercises held Thursday evening by Forteon- Thygesen camp No. 2 United Spanish War Veloraps.

Maine Manila Harbor Forteon- Thygesen Camp

Insurance man gets 4 months

K A Wadman a Toledo area insurance agent began serving a four month county jail term after a jury found him guilty on federal liquor charges tied to a room 733 liquor sale in the Henry Building. His partner T J McNally pleaded guilty to similar charges and was fined. Wadman fled but later surrendered.

K A. Wactman Tororeece Jeremiah Neterer Wadman Henry Building T. J. McNally

Hughes to Talk With Harding in St Augustine

Charles E Hughes traveled to St Augustine to confer with President-elect Harding on international policy for the new administration and cabinet posts in the state department and diplomatic services. Unfilled posts include navy commerce labor and treasury with Mellon likely to head the treasury and Hert possibly navy. Hoover may join cabinet and Thompson is eyed for the federal reserve board.

ST. Augustine Fla Charles E. Hughes Harding State Department Harting Federal Reserve Board Will Tr. Hayn National Republican Hayn

One Year in Jail for Dope Trader

Arthur Leader pleaded guilty in federal court to trafficking in dope and was sentenced by Judge Neterer to one year in county jail.

Arthur Leader Neterer Bud Pierson Arthur Pearson Jeremiah Noeterer

Funeral services for Mrs Sarah Ferguson Lee

Funeral services for Mrs Sarah Ferguson Lee aged 64 who died at the family home 822 29th Ave. Fremont will be held at the Rafferty undertaking parlors on Sunday. The arrangements are announced by her family.

Mra Sarah Ferguson Lee 29Th Ave Rafferty Undertaking Fremont

Rhodes' Death Sparks National Grief and Funeral Plans

Albert J. Rhodes president of Rhodes Company department store died in New York after a flu attack. His body was sent west with Garden C. Corbaley to Chicago to meet Mrs. Harriet A. Rhodes in route to Seattle. Tributes poured in from chambers of commerce across Washington and neighboring states as officials plan memorials and delayed funeral arrangements.

Garden C. Corbaley New York Albert J. Rhodes Rhodes Company Department Store Corbaley Chicago Harriet A. Rhoden Milwaukee Mra Rhodes Seattle Aberdeen Dakotas Members Council Masonic Club Worrall Wilson Seattle Tithe Trust Co Members’ Council BP. O. F Chamber of Commerce Commonwealth Mr. Rhodes Chamber of Commercce Washington State Chamber of Commerce George A. Phillip Spokane Chamber of Commeres

Airman Pearson Survives Six Days in Big Bend Desert

Lieut Pearson endured days of peril after a forced landing in the Big Bend. He wandered sand hills and sagebrush for three days before finding the Rio Grande, built a makeshift boat from an old tub, and floated downstream to reach a camp and Sanderson. Soon after, air officials shifted plans to have Lieut Coney attempt the coast to coast flight.

San Antonio Texan Jimmie” Plumb Sanderson Thieutenant Pearson Big Bend Momb Plumb Pearson Grande River Rutledge Brothers Air Service Lieut Coney Matherfield San Diego Pablo Beach Pla

Fox Worth $3,500 Fox Killed by Dog

EPOKANHE Feb 18 Mourning the loss of a silver fox valued at $3,500 after a watch dog's bite caused its death. The owner expects the pelt to bring about $1,200. Blood poisoning developed from the wound. Turkey remains the only European country without a women’s suffrage association.

Silver-plated Casseroles Offered at The Downstairs Store

Advert says silver plated casseroles with oven glass inset and silver plated frames in green filigree design. Round and oval 7 and 8 inch pans priced at 3.95, nine inch size 4.95. Located at The Downstairs Store.

Reverend Cline balances farming to pulpit work in Colorado

Grefley Colorado February 18 Rev W L Cline blends farm and church duties with success. He left Chicago ten years ago with 2000 dollars and debt driven dry farming until machinery turned the tide. He reports 75000 bushels of wheat from 3700 acres, church debt cleared, growing membership, and 7600 acres this spring with half leased or share-worked. He credits machinery for success and notes a large machine shop beside a modest barn.

Grefley Colo W. L. Cline Chicago Joneke Cline

Church and City Address Set at Grim Congregational

Dr H F Swartz of New York executive secretary of the Congregational World movement will deliver an address on The Church and the City Friday evening at Pib Grim Congregational church. The event highlights religious planning and urban church outreach.

Pibgrim Congregational Church H. F. Swartz New York The Congregational World Movement

Brush Sample Sale At Exceptionally Low Prices

Downstairs Store advertises a sale on brushes and accesories with values from 25 cents to 1 dollar. Prices include brooms wire bound with metal tops cloth brushes with soft or medium bristles and bath brushes with removable handles.

Oscillophore Sparks Debate Over Atomic Theory of Life

In San Francisco and Paris the oscillophore controversy grows as Dr. Albert Abrams defends electronic reaction methods. He cites Sir James Barr and Jules Regnault to support racial and age determinations from blood analysis amid denials from Dr. Delezenne of Pasteur Institute. A St. Louis man tested Abrams method and received a mixed racial verdict, confirming the device’s (claimed) accuracy to identify ancestry.

Albert Abrams United Press Paris Delezenne Pasteur Institute Abrams Ban Francisco St. Louis San Francisco

City policy bans general fund use for railways

The utilities committee unanimously approved an ordinance declaring the city will not draw on the general fund to support street railways unless directed by the people. Introduced by Councilmen Philip Tindall, it prohibits tax-derived funds from streetcar benefits and moves to the council for passage, pending mayoral signature.

Utilities Committee Philip Tindall

Funeral Sunday for George J. Graham

Funeral services for George J. Graham, 57, will be held Sunday afternoon at Georgetown undertaking parlors. Graham died Wednesday at King County Hospital. He resided in Renton.

George J. Graham Georgetown Undertaking Graham King County Hospital Renton

Hoover Funeral to be Held at Manitou Beach

John Hoover dies at his Manitou Beach home on Wednesday. He was senior member of Eastburg and Hoover Mercantile Co. Burial Saturday at Manitou Beach with widow and three children surviving. A series of sermons on The Business of Religion begins Sunday evening at Madison Street Methodist Church.

Madison Street Methodist Church

Warner Corset Ad Highlights Pink Couture For Medium Figure

This advertises a new Warner Corset in pink coutil designed for the medium slender figure with an elastic band at the low bust and a moderately long skirt. It features two hose supporters, sizes 22 to 28, priced at $2.50 at The Downstairs Store.

Warner

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