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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1921

Page

3

Heroine to Be Fitted With Arms at Fairmont

Rosie Sacola, an arm orphan dubbed the nation’s greatest heroine, faces grafting surgery to enable artificial arms. Doctors plan to graft bone from her shin to fit prosthetics, as a fund drives support for her care, education, and a future public-spirited life. The Sacola Hero Fund, led by W. W. Conaway, Miss Margaret McKinney, and Viola Hall, seeks two cent gifts to establish a permanent trust for Rosie and future child heroes.

Fairmont W. Va Rosie Sacola United States Rosie M. Ramage Rosie Sa. Hero W. W. Conaway Fair Margaret McKinney State Board of Children's Viola Hall Imont Women's Professional Club Sacola Hero Fund

Suburban store robbed. two masked men threaten clerks

Reported robberies highlight Sunday and Saturday incidents around city area. George Candy of Lake Grocery says $260 taken as one robber pointed a gun, another masked thief fled with two accomplices. Separate hold ups include Burns losing $3 and Harbor Island grocery theft of $75 with a pistol firing.

George Candy The Lake Grocery Candy L. Burns St.een Lake Station Burns Burna Bekins Ave George Simpenon City Harbor Island W. Hanford St Harts Olson

Fires blamed on Sinn Fein campaign at Manchester Mills

Fires at Manchester Mills over the weekend caused almost 200000 dollars in damage. Ten separate blazes struck during the campaign period, with all factories set alight in a coordinated pattern. Firefighters responded to every call as investigators search for suspects.

Manchester England Manchester Mills

13 Sinn Feiners killed in battle in Cork

In County Cork near Middleton the Second battalion of Hamp surprised the Sinn Feiners in a house. Thirteen Sinn Feiners were killed yesterday afternoon, eight captured, with one slightly wounded, as government forces abandoned the planned waiting attack. Burial and aftermath reported today in Cork.

Cork Sinn Middleton County Cork Hamp Sinn Weiners

Lieutenant Colonel James T. Wason Transfer Confirmed

Lieut Col James T Wason assistant recruiting officer here has been transferred to the Inspector General's department in Washington DC according to word received here.

James T. Wason Inspector General’s Department Washington, D. C

Harding names for cabinet emerge in early lineup

President elect Harding considers Harry M. Daugherty for attorney general and George Fom for secretary of the navy. A. T. Hert and John Hays Hammond remain possible picks for California duties, with James Ivis and T. V. O'Connor leading for labor secretary. Hoover is seen as certain for commerce. Dawes rumor resurfaces for treasury as inauguration nears.

ST. Augustine Harding Harry M. Daugherty Ohio George Fom Illinois Navy A. T. Hert Kentucky John Hays Hammond California James Ivis Pittsburg T. V. O'Connor Buffalo Marion Washington

Hughes Appointment Pleases England

London reports Charles Evans Hughes will join President elect Harding's cabinet after a major financial sacrifice. A leading Supreme Court attorney, Hughes earned an estimated 150000 to 200000 dollars last year and will take a 12500 dollar cabinet salary after March 4.

London Charles Evans Hughes Harding Hughes Flida Root Supreme Court

Flood Displaces Families Along Elk River

Eureka California February 21 heavy property damage and several families forced to flee their homes as a dam at Elk River Lumber mill bursts releasing half a million feet of redwood logs. Bridges and trees washed away waterways overflowed six feet covering roads and rail line. Some residents seek safety on high ground though no lives are reported lost. The Elk River continues to rise threatening further flooding.

Eureka Cal Elk River Mill and Lammber Company Elk River Kel

Curtis Studio Suits Over Money in Divorce Case

J. G. Walker and others sue Curtis Studio for payment of goods sold after the Curtis property was awarded to Clara J. Curtis in a divorce action but before the appeals were resolved. Judge Calvin 8. Hall allowed the dispute over liability to proceed to trial next Thursday.

J.G. Walker Curtis Studio Clara J. Curtis Edwards Curtis

Edison cannot talk with the dead, says preacher

Rev A Van der Laa at Bethany Presbyterian sermon Sunday night declared Thomas Edison a wizard in invention but a weakling in theology. He argued there is no possibility of communication with the dead.

Thomas A. Edison A. van der Laa Bethany Presbyterian Church Edison

Osteopaths to Meet at Dinner Tonight

Beattie osteopaths gather with national association president Dr. W K B Waldo for a dinner at the Elke club at 6:96 this evening. Waldo will discuss the Western states clinic report prepared for the national board.

Beattie Osteopaths National Association W. KB. Waldo Elke Club Waldo Ebrecit National Board

Congress In Session Faces Bills And Hearings

Republican senators consider finance and finance committees meeting on soldier relief and railroads. The Treasury Secretary resumes talks on foreign loans before the judiciary panel. Renate weighs whether to take up the Winslow bill for railroad repayment while the judiciary committee probes Impeachment allegations against Judge Landis. Public buildings panel weighs adding hospital facilities for soldiers.

Senate Secretary of the Treasury Tmeusion Judiciary Committee Renate Toultere Judes Landis Chicago

Starvation Report From Storm Zone In Olympic Peninsula

J A Kinnear and Harold Pease of Campbell Lumber Co return to Seattle after exploring the destroyed area in Olympic National Forest. They report more than 150 persons starving in the Hoh River country and corrected figures on lumber loss.

Olympic Peninsula J. A. Kinnear Harold Pease Campbell Lumber Co Olympic National Forest Seattle Hoh River

Auto Accidents Injure Several In City Streets

Multiple pedestrians and drivers were involved in Sunday night crashes. Miss Catherine Bouchard remained gravely ill at Virginia Mason hospital after being struck by Chriss Johnson’s car at Leary and Phinney avenues. Others suffered minor injuries including a dislocated shoulder and facial bruises.

Providence Hospital Second Ave Stewart St P. A. Williamson Ninth Ave. W Catherine Bouchard Flat Ave Virginia Mason Hospital Chriss Johnson 12Th Ave N. W Leary and Phinngy Aves

Seattle Ship Collides in Oriental Waters

A cablegram from Shanghai via London reports the stern wheelers West Ison and Kentucky collided in Oriental waters. The message notes considerable damage but omits specifics. West Ison arrived in Shanghai February 18 from Seattle with cargo for Oriental ports.

San Francisco West Ison Kentucky Oriental Shanghai London Marine Department of the Chamber of Commerce Seattle Oriental Porta

Liner Alaskan Breaks Free Off California Coast

The liner Alaskan, stranded on rocks 460 miles south of San Diego, freed itself last night and is sailing under its own power to San Pedro. Unofficial reports to United Press via radio confirm the vessel is undamaged and on course to port.

San Diego Cal California San Pedro United Press Radio Today

Thieves Steal Coal From Local Bin Near Minor Avenue

Police report ongoing coal thefts at a bin on Minor Avenue reported by J. Porter of 612 Minor Ave NI. The incident occurred Monday with no suspects yet identified.

Porter

Rhodes' Body Here Tuesday Arrives in Seattle Funeral Plans

The body of A. J. Rhodes president of Rhodes Co Department Store will arrive in Seattle Tuesday night from New York with Mrs. Harriet A. Rhodes and Gordon C Corbaley. A funeral date has not been announced but a Chamber of Commerce committee will organize the service. Dr Francie A La Violette says Rhodes death is a calamity to the state. Rhodes founded and led the Washington State Chamber of Commerce. It is expected many business houses will close in mourning.

A. J. Rhodes Rhodes Co New York City Seattle Rhodes Harriet A. Rhodes Gordon C Corbaley Barnes Chamber of Commerce Chambers David Whitcomb J. W. Maxwell J. ¥. Douglas Worrall Wilson J. W. Bpangier H. Hedges Francie A. la Violette Washington State Chamber of Commerce

City Zoning Expert to Speak in Seattle This Week

Hart and Bartholomew of St. Louis, a city zoning expert, will visit Seattle this week as a guest of the city zoning commission. He will address Broadway High School Wednesday evening and attend a luncheon with the Seattle Real Estate Association at Bon Marche Thursday noon.

Hart and Bartholomew St. Louia Seattle City Zoning Commission Broadway High School Seattle Real Estate Association

Recaptured Alleged Robber Escaped From Deputies

Matthew Riley, an alleged robber who escaped from deputy sheriffs on May 5 1970 while being transported from the county city building to the county jail, has been recaptured in Spokane. Sheriff Matt Starwich sent a deputy to return him here.

Matthew Riley Spokane Matt Starwich

Auto turns turtle injuring Cumberland miner near Enumclaw

Edward Rice a 47 year old Cumberland coal miner sustained a sprained back when the automobile he rode in with Walter Beck as driver collided with a stage near Enumclaw and overturned He was taken to Providence hospital.

Edward Rice Cumberland Enumclaw Providence Hospital Walter Beck Rice

Oregon Legislature Works Without Pay

Salem Feb. 21. With 188 bills pending the Oregon legislature, both houses agreed to continue work Monday past the 40 day limit. All pay for members stopped Saturday night under the law.

Salem, Or Oregon

South America Class to Open on Wednesday

The first meeting of the university extension class in life and literature in South America will be held in 1044 Henry Building, Wednesday at 7:45 p.m. It will be conducted by Professor G. W. Umphrey, who has just returned from a tour of South America.

South America Henry Bidg G. W. Umphrey

Credit Men to Hear Carl Croson Tonight

Seattle association of Credit Men will hear Carl Croson speak on Wial ness correspondence at its meeting in the Masonic club rooms. Monday night. Hoquiam miss Nellie Front miss Anna Billingwley and Harry Nenode injured when run down by auto on Olympic highway.

John B. Fadey Fifth Ave Jackson Radey 24Th Ave Carl Croson Seattle Association of Credit Men Wialness Masonic Club Hoquiam Nellie Front Anna Billingwley Harry Nenode Olympic Highway

Girl Injured When Car Machine Skids and Overturns

Mien Day Vic. 22, a bookkeeper of 202 Belmont Court, narrowly escaped death when a machine on the highway near Kent skidded and overturned early Monday. Her hip was broken and she sustained multiple bruises while Dr. Carroll H. Cray, the other occupant, escaped injury.

Mien Belmont Court Kent Carroll H. Cray

George Tilden Bond Man Dies in Seattle

George TH. Tilden a prominent bond dealer in the North West died at Seattle General Hospital after an operation on February 13 and a relapse two days earlier He was 45 years old and survived by a widow.

George TH. Tilden Northweet Keattle General Hospital Tilden

Bill Bars Search Without a Warrant

A bill pending in the legislature makes it a gross misdemeanor for policemen and other peace officers to enter and search private dwellings without a search warrant. Corporation Counsel Walter Meier informed the city committee on judiciary.

Committee On Judiciary Walter ¥. Meier Ceunci

Harding Message in Chunks by Wireless

Amateur radio operators competed Sunday night for prizes delivering a 20 word message from President-elect Harding. Units at Boat and Weeat split odd and even words while Rock Island, Til, sent words 29 and 30. officials could receipt for the message.

Harding Lacey Wash Rock Island Til

Congressman Welty Attacks Landis In Baseball Probe

Representative Welty told the House Judiciary Committee that baseball magnates installed Judge Landis as national arbitrator to block prosecutions of Chicago White Sox players tied to gambling and the $240,000 antitrust award against the major leagues. He urged Landis be removed for holding both federal judgeship and baseball arbitrator roles. Witness Welty testified. panel to decide on more witnesses or a report.

Herbert W. Walker Washington Landis Chicago Sults Representative Welty Ohio Welty House Judicary Committee Sandia Chicago White Sox Federal League New Wan Welty

Highway Robber Escapes After Police Shootout

A young highwayman attempted a hold up at 2nd Ave and East Madison, firing shots as patrolmen G. W. Christy and E. Wallet pursued. He fled into the brush after evading capture while two women, Miss C. Chilbrook and Miss Olive Kellogg, were targeted.

G. W. Christy E. Wallet C. Chilbrook 23Rd Ave. N Olive Kellogg 33Rd Ave E Madivon

Legion Ceremonies For Naturalization Held Saturday

Special ceremonies by the Rainier Noble post American Legion will be held on federal court Saturday in connection with naturalization proceedings.

Legion Rainier- Noble Post American Legion

Lady Trout Outnumber Gents in East Shortage

A shortage of male trout prompts State Fish Commissioner Darwin to order 6,000,000 Eastern brook trout eggs from a Pennsylvania hatchery but only 3,750,000 eggs can be supplied due to the male scarcity.

Darwin Pennsylvania

New Orthopedic Hospital Floor to Open Saturday

A recently completed floor at the orthopedic hospital will open this Saturday increasing capacity to 175 beds. The facility treats children with broken or twisted limbs to restore healthy straight limbs.

First Governor's Nephew Dies at 69

Victor E. Tull, nephew of Elisha P. Ferry the first governor of Washington, died suddenly in Oakland California on a Saturday night. Word reached his sister Mrs. David Kellogg of Seattle at 1327 Borenave. He was 69.

Victor E. Tull Elisha P. Ferry State of Washington Oakland Cal David Kellogg Borenave

Sailor Claims Shipwire Echoes From Los Angles Call Abroad

1000 miles off the California coast Captain Thomas W. Holmes aboard the schooner John W. Wells loading lumber at Port Blakeley says he heard telephone conversations in Los Angeles over the ship’s wire. He alleges the crew tapped local lines while at sea. Hospitals in Idaho mining districts are equipped for electrical treatment for lead poisoning.

California Thomas W. Holmes John W. Wells Port Blakeley Australia Los Angeles Holmes Idaho

1500 New Boxes Added to Modern Safety Vaults

Peoples Savings Bank announces the addition of 1,500 new safety deposit boxes for bonds and valuable papers. Visit the vault at the corner of Second Ave and Pike St to inspect the equipment and secure storage options.

Second Ave Pike St

Proposals Sought for Magazine Building at Puget Sound Navy Yard

Sealed proposals labeled Proposals for Magesine Puget Sound Washington Specification go 4932 will be received at the Navy Department Washington D C and at the Public Works Office Thirteenth Naval District Puget Sound Wash until 2 PM March 16 1921 and 11 AM the same day for a magazine 50 by 78 feet with concrete foundations exterior platform concrete floor base wood floor hollow tile walls stucco exterior asbestos shingles roof copper work steel doors and lightning protection plus a railroad siding at the Naval Ammunition Depot Puget Sound Washington Drawing Spec No 4352 available on request with deposit of 10 dollars for security and return of specification and drawing.

Puget Sound Washington Navy Department D. C Public Works Office Thirteenth Naval District Navy Yard Wash Omer Naval Ammunition Depot Bureau of Yards and Docks Evi Shiel Bureau

Bly's Cream Balm Promises Instant Nose Relief

Advertisements claim Bly's Cream Balm soothes colds and catarrh by antiseptic action, penetrating air passages to relieve swelling in the nose and throat. It eases blocked nostrils, halts hawking, and offers quick relief. marketed by druggists for over fifty years.

Bly

Navy proposes bids for pipe fittings at Puget Sound Yard

Proposals will be received by the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts Navy Department Washington until 10 oclock a m March 8 1921 for delivering pipe fittings bolts and nuts to the Navy Yard Puget Sound Wash. Apply for proposals to the Supply Officer Navy Yard Puget Sound Wash or to the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts J Proposals Acting Paymaster General of the Navy 28 24

Bureau of Supplies Navy Department Washington, D. C Navy Yard Puget Sound Avy Yard Bureau of Supplies and Accounts J. Proplies

City to Observe Great Birthday

George Washington’s 169th birthday observances include a downtown parade by the 146th Field Artillery and the Third Infantry at 4 45 a.m. A memorial service at 11 a.m. on the university campus, hosted by Rainier chapter D A R, features Ernest B Hussey. A reception, banquet, and royal arch Masons address follow.

George Washington 146Th Field Artillery Third Infantry Rainier Daughters of the American Revolution Ernest B. Hussey State Society of Bons University Band Mayor Caldwell Rainier Club James Shields K. of CC Roland T. Hartley Royal Arch Masons Masonic Temple Marona Washington

Jealous Husband Kills Wife then Takes Own Life in Illowa

Victor Holm shot and killed his wife after sending his daughter outside, then fatally wounded himself Sunday afternoon in Illwaco Washington. He had returned from California and reportedly acted out of jealousy claiming his wife had been unfaithful. He died minutes after the sequence of seven bullets.

Ilwaco Wash Victor Holm Holm California

Mother and two children die in kitchen explosion

In Castle Rock on Saturday, Mrs Loren W Young and her two young children were killed when pouring kerosene on a kitchen fire caused the stove to explode and ignite their clothing. Young, a foreman at the Imon Poulson Lumber Co. camp, was returning home from work.

Castle Rock Loren W. Young Young Inmon Poulson Lumber Co

Steps on Burglar Alarm Boy Shot At Otto Residence

Bernice MacDonald of 2744 Westlake Ave sues for 2655 dollars alleging her 13 year old son was shot with 14 buckshot in the right hand after stepping on a burglar alarm platform at 2748 Westlake Ave the Otto home on January 6.

Paul F. Otto Westlake Ave Bernice MacDonald Otto

Prominent Man in Aberdeen Is Dead

John W. Young aged 55, longtime Grays Harbor county commissioner chairman, Elks secretary, and Knights of Columbus past grand knight, died of heart trouble. He was found by his wife two hours after asking the time at 9 a.m. Sunday.

Aberdeen John W. Young

May Redraft Germany Bill Moves Nations Toward Reconciled Paths

Paris dispatch notes that German reform plans spark hopes for revised bills and shifting Franco British ties. France and Britain differ on Germany while Turkey and Greece push border talks. Germany gains status as a League of Nations technical member and is invited to next month Barcelona transit conference.

ED LL. Keen London Germany France Great Britain Turkey Greece Fra Briand Lt George Paris League of Nations League Council Traniizing Barcelona League

Two Men Shot Third Man Arrested in Sacramento Disturbance

In Sacramento on February 21 W. I. Miller was arrested after a gunfight in the Na district over wages. Edward Vona and Antonio Diaz were shot but expected to live.

Sacramento Cal W. i Miller Edward Vona Antonio Diaz

Students push Montlake Bridge campaign plan

University students launch a voter drive for the Montlake Bridge proposition. They argue the project is key to the area's financial future and urge support ahead of the March 8 vote.

Montlake Bridge Star

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