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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1921
Page
10
eS. BUTS GOIN BARRA 18 died at Swedisen hospital Sunday. She was a bride of only a few months and is survived by her husband Lester Baker of 611 Melrose Ave.
Marokd J. Binney of the Master Motion Picture Co of Los Angeles visited Seattle Monday to arrange de tais and set for a feature film. Local players will be used in minor roles. Andrew F. Gilmour died at his home 1765 Dawson St Saturday. Funeral at 2 p.m Wednesday Georgetown Undertaking parlors.
Disposition of 878 dollars accruing to County Auditor N M Wardall at the rate of 1 dollar on unused marriage licenses issued and paid for during his administration is to be decided by the county commissioners Monday at Wardalls request. It is expected that the money will be turned over to the county treasurer.
In Juneau a New Year celebration turns surreal as Old Dick Willoughby preps a novel stunt. Cannily timed by a distant steamer whistle, the crowd rushes to the bay only to be met by a lantern-lit trick and Old Dick’s final, anticlimactic shout: A Happy New Year, folke.
L. H. Burnett of Tacoma reports Washington must raise 350000 for starving European children as Seattle trails the state in collecting its quota. King County has raised only about a third of its 150000 target, with funds handled by M. F. Hackus of the National Bank of Commerce. Each $10 subscription sustains a child until harvest, and all expenses are covered by private contributions.
E Graman, 29, a Greek laborer, struck William J. Marsh, 21, a coast guard cadet aboard the Algonquin, with a razor in the People's cafe at 121% First Ave. The attacker fled and was caught behind the City Grill. Marsh, bleeding but not seriously hurt, was taken to City Hospital. Graman denies the stabbing.
Professor F A Osborne of the University of Washington, a member of the technical commission, will address the Municipal League Tuesday noon at Meeven cafeteria on The Auto Headlight Law for the State of Washington.
Cardinal Gibbons arrived back in Baltimore this afternoon from Union Milla where he had been ill. The transfer was described as a sign of improved condition.
The postal savings system marked its 10th anniversary with a new savings card and a translated message in 24 languages. Foreign-born depositors lead the balances as immigrant ports of entry distribute leaflets about the system. Total deposits reach $162,000,000.
The U S supreme court issued its first broad reading of Clayton act sections protecting unions from injunctions, ruling against labor in a case between Duplex Printing Press Co Battle Creek Mich and the International Association of Machinists. The decision emphasizes employers and employees not being on equal footing under the law. The company sought an injunction under the Sherman act alleging a conspiracy to restrain interstate commerce. The union argued the Clayton act exempts unions from antitrust enforcement.
Joe Ward 36 fireman is held on an open charge for allegedly stealing from Joe Bornstein 60 miner at the Southern hotel 106 Firat Ave. Theodore Shadd 17 and Robert Switzer 15 were arrested at Ninth Ave and Hlowellst and turned to juvenile authorities. James T. Morgan 19 machinist held on open charge for prowling Cleopatrc hotel Third Ave and Washington St. Ed Larsen 88 chauffeur held on open charge. accused of short changing K Nogaki 1915 Westlake Ave.
Fabric display shows 36 inches wide and offered in assorted self checks stripes and plaids at a yard price of 50 cents. Located on the upper main floor with Moor noted.
A ledger lists cambric at 3 cents per inch and yard goods priced at 25, 35, 40 and 50 cents. The brief item notes shopping prices and value for fabric buyers.
A Seattle list recalls multiple pedestrians struck by various autos on Saturdays and Sundays. Victims include Rev. T. H. Dry and Mrs. M. A. Robinson with serious injuries, unidentified individuals bruised or uninjured, and several identifiable defendants such as Louis Pomranky and John R. Wren.
A terse line notes that a quick and accurate guesser often outpaces the dull glow man, implying a sharp edge in judgment over showy warmth. The remark frames a contrast between speed and charisma without explicit events or names.
Seattle suffered higher fire losses in 1920 with an estimated 1.4 million dollars, nearly double the prior year. The Lincoln hotel blaze killed six and damaged property over 300 thousand dollars. Motor traffic crashes set a record at 10 425. Police arrested 124 079 persons in 1920, up from 123 079 in 1919.
Washington January 3 The president sent to the Senate the nomination of H Foster Bain of California to be director of the Bureau of Mines replacing Frederick G Cottrell who has resigned.
Mrs Rachel Keener aged 62 passed away New Year’s night at her Bothell residence. Her parents were noted early pioneers of Washington, reflecting long ties to the region.
Funeral services for Edgar Butterworth founder of E13 Butterworth mortuary were held at the family home 521 Olympic at 2 p.m. Monday. Butterworth a pioneer resident of the state died New Year’s Day. Burial was in the family plot Mount Pleasant cemetery Seattle Lodge No. 16 Knights Pythias will conduct a short ceremony.
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