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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1921
Page
4
Olympia January 19 The bill by William Wray Seattle seeks ten round decision bouts in Washington with three commissioners in charge and 5 percent of gate to state treasury endorsed by every American Legion post. Wray touts past vetoes and a senate majority favoring the measure but faces uncertain fate.
A noon luncheon at Frederick & Nelson’s and a banquet at the Washington Annex closed the Retail Lumbermen’s Credit association meeting Tuesday. Alvin Schwager of Nettleton Lumber Co. was elected president, succeeding Edward T. Verd after five years. Carl Blackstock of Blackstock Lumber Co. became vice president with BE. Leighton of Mercantile Lumber Co. as treasurer and P. G. Hildrich as secretary.
Funeral services set in San Francisco for W. H. Lyon aged 60 who dropped dead in his Palace hotel room. Lyon was general manager of Western Distributing Co. Survived by widow Anna M. Lyon and daughter Mrs. N. O. Bennet of Seattle.
Judge Austin F. Griffiths considers injunction bid by Police Chief W H Searing to stop interference in the Portola case. A dozen entertainers arrived in court at 119 Third Ave and offered to remove their cloaks for a view, but the court declined the invitation and took the matter under advisement.
The Chamber of Commerce wired Washington to urge higher naval reserve appropriations for the coming fiscal year. It warns 130,000 officers whose terms expire next year may not reenlist without more support, risking loss to the service.
San Francisco officials report a long standing clash between local building contractors and the Building Trades council settled. An arbitration board will decide the remaining issues with Archbishop Hanna Max Sloss and George Bell named to hear the case.
Attorney General Palmer told the Senate judiciary committee that 17 903 prosecutions have been started under war time laws. Of these, 1 924 were disposed of otherwise than by convictions, 5 720 resulted in convictions, and 9 259 are pending.
Unionized Pennsylvania railroad workers consent to a one day a week layoff until full staffing is restored. Officials say a 20 percent reduction in the working force will occur once the company deems it necessary. The announcement was made in Pittsburg on January 19.
City councilmen were served with a show cause order before Presiding Judge J. T. Ronald on January 21 to explain why they should not be permanently enjoined from revoking George Bayles pool room license. University district residents protested the fishment operated by Sayles on Ave N, B.
Goldstrom urges coast to coast air mail service expansion arguing a 33 hour 69 minute cross country flight proves practicality. He calls for more stations emergency landing bases better aircraft higher pay for crews and nonpolitical route management to keep mail delivery fast and reliable.
Des Moines real estate dealer R A Case writes to King County lawmakers opposing the plan to merge county and city administrative functions. He argues duties do not overlap and warns of higher taxes and bonds if the merger proceeds, claiming it would push growth and real estate sales into turmoil.
Albert Adato, 19, of 343 17th Ave reported to police on Tuesday he was knocked down by an auto and bruised at Fifth Ave and Stewart St while boarding a cable car Monday night. Helvig Edelbrock, 309 7 Fifth Ave North, and C. G. Bressler, 704 Prince St, were knocked down and slightly bruised when run down by B. J. Ward's auto at Third Ave and Stewart St Tuesday night while getting on a street car.
Dr. H. M. Read city health commissioner says orders on gas cooking plates in sleeping rooms do not compel eviction. He notes the rule requires solid metal pipes for connections rather than rubber tubes.
A caller asks James Darlin at the Atwood Hotel to return the call Sunday night and mentions having something for him. The message is attributed to Adv.
Ward Daniela and Louie Madsen charged with first degree murder in the killing of Patrolman Volney L. Stevens were given a week to plead at arraignment before Judge J. T. Ronald. Roy L. Cadwallader appointed for defense. C. A. Brown to be arraigned after Abrams arrives. Creighton Dodge, 11, ill in city hospital, cannot be arraigned due to a bullet wound inflicted by the patrolman before his death.
Marion Ohio January 1 1921 Real dent elect Harding begins tidying personal affairs and plans a five week vacation in Florida boarding Senator Frelinghuysens houseboat at St Augustine for a 10 day to two week cruise down the Indian River cabinet decision expected there wife to join after the cruise and later go to New York to buy wardrobe clothes for the White House route of his travels unclear.
Insurance Day is observed as part of Thrift Week with Wednesday titled Life Insurance Day. Ht Th Quigtey heads the committee promoting life insurance benefits to Seattle residents. Mayor Caldwell urges observance, and Thursday’s slogan focuses on home ownership.
In Bremerton on January 19 4000 Seattle Elks attended a benefit performance of Cheer Up to raise funds for Bremerton Lodge No 1181 BPOE. Visitors were met at the dock and paraded to the theatre with a private Florida trip kept secret to avoid speeches en route.
Idaho prisoners report that Adventists seek parole for Harry Orchard the self confessed killer of former Governor Steunenberg. They plan to send him abroad as a missionary, arguing his work skills and 12 years in prison prove reform while relatives oppose and a parole decision awaits board action.
M Josephine Corriga Prenton, superintendent of public meetings, spoke Tuesday against the state school code bill now before the legislature. The three main points urged include abolishing elected superintendents, establishing a county unit under the state board, and adopting a 30-10-15 taxation plan with a large shift in funds. Mrs Preston warned Seattle faces a $244,419.78 loss under the code proposal.
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