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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1921

Page

4

Sinn Fein Attack Foiled in Dublin and Cork Raids

Reports say Sinn Fein forces planned ambushes in Dublin and Cork with skirmishes across a 20 mile area. Irish troops repelled a Dublin assault capturing several prisoners while Cork raids saw two young girls seized and authorities seize documents.

Dublin Dublin Casbhy Sinn Fein Royal Caval Western Sinn Cork Dillon’s Croes County Cork Camiogh Frank Aiken Yramore Honolula

12 Drown When Launch Upsets At Warrnambool

Authorities investigate the capsizing of a motor launch on Hopkins river Warrnambool Victoria that drowned 12 excursionists. Reports conflict over events aboard the vessel and the responses of Sinn Fein and military authorities.

Melbourne Australia Hopkins River Warrnambool Victora

Congress Acts Today Across Committees

Senate committees resume and continue hearings on cable legislation tariff disputes and Johnson bill while immigration and judiciary panels handle related matters. Appropriations considers funds for inauguration and subcommittees review various fiscal requests. Maritime and military personnel issues and tariff schedule revisions also surface.

Kellogg Committee Frederick Rey Martin Associated Press Finance Committee Immigration Committee Immigration Judiciary Committee France Prisopera Hoube Appropriations Pease Maral Affairs Ways and Means

YMCA Sees Over Twelve Hundred Students Attend In Six Months

In the past six months more than 1,200 students have attended the various schools run by the YMCA in its building at Fourth Avenue and Madison Street.

Fourth Ave Madison Et

Newsmen in Session Here in State Meeting

More than 750 journalists from all parts of the state attended the ninth annual institute of the Washington State Press association opening at the University of Washington for a six day session. Topics cover trade and close publications daily newspapers and country newspaper with sessions on trade journals daily papers and country penpaper.

Institute of the Washington State Press Association University of Washington

Pacific Northwest Tourists Seek National Conventions

A regional association promotes attracting national conventions to the Pacific Northwest to boost tourism and travel. The group argues that hosting large meetings would stimulate economic activity and draw visitors to cities across the area.

Pacific Northwest Tourist Association Tourtet

Robber Steals Purse From Dresser At Early Morning Break-In

A thief entered through an unlocked door at 2103 Sixth Ave and took a purse from a dresser in J. F. Nelson’s room at 4:15 am Monday. After grabbing cash and a bank book, the suspect fled on a motorcycle, dropping the purse and a raincoat. patrols were dispatched to Firet Hill to search the area.

J. F. Nelson Bixth Ave Firet Hill Ile

Poindexter Asked to Aid Air Field Here

County Commissioner Claude C. Ramey urged Senator Miles Poindexter on Saturday to lead a drive of Washington delegates to press Congress to authorize immediate development of the Point aviation field here. He warned that concentrating facilities in California would leave the Northwest and Alaska unprotected in a potential war with a hostile power.

Miles Poindexter Claude C. Ramey Washington Congres Gand Point Rameau California Northwest Alaska Howlle

Cop Good Samaritan to Wounded Bull Pup

George Reynolds rushed the injured bull pup to a dog hospital after a motorcycle accident. Harold Love ll, owner, said Reynolds gave funds and left a message that the pup should recover and live well as it convalesces.

George Reynolds Harold Lovell Reynolds

Antique Dutch Clock Sells for Big Sum

London reports the late Sir John Johnson collection included a walnut cane clock with inlays that plays six tunes on 13 bells. The antique item realized 2200 dollars at auction.

London Eng Sir John Johnson

This Chap's Against Dim Auto Headlight

Huntington scene reports a man asking why dim headlights should be used after a bandit confrontation. John Pollard describes the incident where bright headlights helped illuminate the street and halted further danger.

Huntington W. Va John Pollard Pandit Polard

Queen Steamer Rescued at Sea Near San Francisco

The Admiral King steamer Queen en route from San Diego to Seattle was disabled by a gale off Point Arena. Wireless messages said the ship was out of danger and towed toward San Francisco Bay. About 99 passengers will transfer to the Admiral Watson for the voyage north.

Fan Francisco San Diego Seattle Son Angeles San Franecisco San Francisco Bay Point Arena Marrin Admiral Line Admiral Dewey Queen Admiral Watson

Greek Troops Smash Turks at Hrusa

Greek forces seized the initiative and defeated a large Turkish nationalist corps at Hrusa. Turkish troops under Mustapha Kemal retreated in disorder, opening the road toward Brusa. King Constantine supporters tout the victory as proof the army remains strong after the government change.

Athens Hrusa Smyrna Mustapha Kemal Brusa Constantine

Clothier Offers Free Air Ride With $50 Purchase

Athens Georgia January 10 Davin Fred G a retail clothier uses a novel sales gimmick offering a free airplane ride with every fifty dollar purchase His business has boomed as a result A bold promotional stunt from a local merchant boosts traffic and publicity for his shop.

Athens Fred G. Davin

Last Rites for Mrs Clara S Taylor Held

Mrs Clara S Taylor a prominent G A R worker died Thursday at 192 Broadway N. Services were held Saturday at the Ronney Watson chapel under the auspices of the Women's Relief Corps. Burglar who entered Patrolman Kris home captured by policeman's three children after one child was wounded in Chicago.

Clara S Taylor G. A. KR Broadway N Ronney-Watson Chapel Women's Relief Corps Cincago Kris

Young Republicans to Hear Legionnaire on American Legion program

Lieutenant C. H. Paul, commander of the Elmer J. Noble post, speaks at Wolfe's cafeteria for the Young Men's Republican club about The Local Program of the American Legion. The note adds a Berlin detail that women are employed as window cleaners there.

American Legion Young Men's Republican Club Wolfe's C. H. Paul Elmer J. Noble Berlin

Evelyn Nesbit Thaw in West Side court case

Evelyn Nesbit Thaw testifies against her brother in a New York West Side court alleging he unlawfully withholds 390 dollars from a diamond ring loan. She cites the money needed to visit her son Russell living with her mother in Pittsburgh.

Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Clifford West Side Court New York Russell Pittsburg

Triple Shipping Alliance Formed for Rhine Traffic

Berlin Jan 10 German Dutch and French shipping interests have formed a company to handle Rhine traffic between Basel and North sea ports. A plan to canalize the Main between Offenbach and Aschaffenburg for heavy draft vessels is also under consideration.

Berlin Basel North Sea Offenbach Aschaffenburg

Wills Leave Knife and Fork to Grandniece in Bullard Will

In White Plains on January 10 a will by William H. Bullard bequeaths his knife and fork to his grandniece. The estate is reported at over 10000 dollars.

White Plains William Hi. Bullard

Thieves Loot From Local Businesses And Homes

Several robberies and breakins reported in the latest police notes. The Pacific Comsat Co. yard at Madison Park lost seven cords of wood, I Fh Clark’s at 3461 40th Ave was hit for canned goods, Mrs J Ern ice box at 17123 Valentine noted theft, and C H Nichola’s store near University Ave faced canned corn and tomatoes taken. Doors and windows damaged at downtown shops and Martins Music House at 1009 First St saw glass smashed. A prowler entered 1028 First Ave W without theft.

Pacific Comsat Co Madison Park I. Fh. Clark 40Th Ave Zist Ave C. H. Nichola University Martins Tom Hartnett L. P. Applequist First Ave

Child Wounded by Idle Gun In Home Incident

Orlando M Barnett, 10, was playing with an old revolver at his home at 1509 cettsst when it fired wounding him in the chest. He was taken to city hospital and is expected to recover. The weapon had not been used for years, per his father.

Orlando M. Barnett Altho City Hospital

Hourly Interurban Service to Olympia From Herd

An arrangement by interurban officials and Thompson-Smith Transportation Co. will provide hourly bus connections to Olympia. Buses operated by Thompson-Smith will meet all trains for Olympia arrivals and departures, with the Hotel Olympian in Tacoma serving as the bus station.

Spacoma Interurban Thompson-Smith Transportation Co Olympia Olympian Coma

Tea Growers Pressed as Ceylon Prices Slump

Tea estates in Ceylon halt production as stocks of low grade tea in London push prices down. Average output value runs about 46 cents with sale prices near 34.5 cents. The source notes a heavy stock overhang as the cause of the downturn.

Ceylon London

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Ireland BY Charles M. M’cann Wuee Lee Citzens Congress Senate State Newspaper Institute Poindexter Kemel Evelyn Nesbit Clifford Triple Shipping Alliance Form Herd Pink Brodie BOOTH Maslin
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