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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1921

Page

10

Viscount Grey Says Anglo-American War Impossible

Viscount Grey told the National Liberal Club that Britain and the United States cannot be drawn into war. He noted unsettled Irish questions and argued the Anglo American treaty framework mirrors arbitration, ensuring Britain would not fight America if the treaty is observed. He warned war remains possible only if the pact is not honored.

London Japan Great Britain United States Viscount Grey National Liberal Club Britain America Butt

Wool or Silk Material Classification Text Note

Fragmentary OCR notes reference textile materials wool or silk and mention of a classification or standard. No clear event date, person, organization, or location is identifiable from the readable text. Further readable context needed to form a proper item.

Revue Opens At Hotel Butler With New Talent

Mrs. Marie Savage presents Revels of 1921 at the Hotel Butler featuring Leslie Covey a soubrette dancer and singer. San Francisco talent was secured for the show which runs from 7 PM to 1 AM with a chorus of eight maidens and public dancing between numbers. Other act members include James J. Brennan Evelyn Harrin and Margie Bateman. Public reception Tuesday night drew loud applause.

Marie Savage Hotel Butler Leslie Covey Miss Covey the Butler

May Park Levy Measure On Ballot At City Election

The article discusses a proposed city charter amendment to raise the park tax levy. If approved, the council would set an annual levy not less than a fraction of a mill, replacing the current 1 mill cap. Park officials cite limited funds driving the proposal.

Obregon Government Faces Rail Strike After Mexican Turmoil

President Obregon deploys troops to railway offices and dispatches forces to remote stations as strikes threaten stability. Rail damage grows with the Colima road section torn up, ties and rails scattered and traffic halted. Telegraph stations attacked. instruments destroyed.

Obregon Colima

Play Leaders To Be Taught At Armory Week In February

Under Capt. T. A. Cook athletic officer at Camp Lewis a play leadership course will run at the Armory the week of February 38 with three classes each evening from 7 30 to 10. Instructors include Lieutenant Marshall Allen noted expert and Nell Ellis supervisor of grade schools. Sessions held room 157 Stuart building.

Texas Congressmen Sip Challenge Over Blanton Charges

Washington reports two Texas lawmakers Blanton and Sumners trading heated accusations in the House. Sumners pledged 1000 dollars to the Texas American Legion if Blanton’s charges were proven false, and Blanton countered with a stake of equal amount to test the truth of his statements in a Dallas bank.

Washington Texas Blanton Sumners Congress Clarica Ammerican Amige of Dallas Texas American Legion

Centralia Appeals Argued Thursday

Seven defendants known as L W. W. appeal their second degree murder convictions from the 1919 Armistice Day tragedy in Centralia. George F. Vanderveer defends, Herman Allen Lewis County prosecuting attorney, and Co. D. Cunningham for the state present arguments before the state supreme court. Each appellant faces 25 to 30 years.

L W. W Montesano Centralia Supreme Court George F. Vanderveer Herman Allen Lewis County Co. D. Cunningham

Pearce Obsequies Set For Thursday Morning

Funeral services for Herbert B. Pearce Seattle architect who died Tuesday at his home 1412 Ninth Ave North will be held at 10 a m Thursday at Bonney Watson Co establishment. Pearce 45 was a member of Rotary Elks A I A and the Chamber of Commerce and Commercial club.

Herbert B. Pearce Seattle Ninth Ave. N Bonney-Watson Co Pearce Rotary Club the Elks American Institute of Architects Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club

Thompson Claims Chicago Election Victory

Thompson supporters hailed a municipal election win after a city vote, while opponents disputed results. A transportation district bond of 8 million dollars was approved to fund surface streetcar ownership and operation by the city. Sixteen aldermen believed to back Thompson won, with four opposing.

Chicago Thompson

Samuel Lindenhift Confesses Theft After Bowery Mission Tale

New York newsie Samuel Lindenhift admits robbing 72 dollars from a major employer after hearing a Bowery mission story about George Washington and truthfulness. Lindenhift insists the tale shaped his belief in right conduct before the confession.

New York Samuel Lindenhift Newsie G. Washington George Bowery Sam

The Upstairs Downstairs Store Cotton Nets Sale

A textile notice describes coarse hexagon white nets with black gray cross-stripes suitable for over-drapes on taffeta and satin. 40 inches wide priced 25 cents per yard. Chiffons with crystal dots offer shimmering over-drapes in several colors at one dollar per yard.

Hats of correct simplicity in Milan and Lisere styles

In Milan and Lisere hemp straw hats offer attractive selections in new Cherry, Pheasant, Old-blue, navy and white combos. Priced at $7.50 and $10.00, these hats present stylish options for both sports and tailleur wear.

Milan Lisere

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