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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1921

Page

22

Governors Administrative Code Moves Through Legislature

In Olympia Washington a hearing on Governor Hart's will be set for Monday after the Senate approved the code. The House passed the measure 88 to 5 despite amendments and a public hearing push by Senator Ryan. The code centralizes office control similar to the short ballot and takes effect April 1, with a key fish interests compromise preserving their exclusive operations.

Senate Olympia Wash Hart Law Coman House Cartyon O'Hara Coyle Ryan Short State Federation of Labor Pierce Adam [Eeler Judiciary Committee Tripple

State Primary Law To Be Amended In Washington

Olympia Jan 21 That the direct primary law will be changed during the session is believed by organization leaders Senator Lon Johnsons bill to require voters to state party affiliation at registration was reported from committee then returned to consider all election laws together Several senate and house members have bills to amend the direct primary law and all measures are expected before month end An effort will group all bills to avoid patchwork legislation Senator Charles E Myers committee chair says there is not enough sentiment to repeal the direct primary law now

Olympia Lon Johnson Senate House Charles E. Myers Committee Elections and Privileges

City of Beattie seeks no lobbyists in King County action

Olympia report notes Beattie officials adopt a resolution indicating no lobbyist will represent the city. measure reflects local stance in King County proceedings. The snippet cites a January 21 update from the state capital.

Olympia Beattie

Jury Visits Death Scene as Mrs Peete Proclaims Innocence

Los Angeles January 21 1934 jurors and court officials tour the Denton mansion basement to inspect the wooden crypt where Jacob Denton lay hidden. Mrs Sofie Louise Peete maintains her innocence as prosecutors seek the cause of Dentons death.

Los Angeles Cal Catalina St. Munier Jacob C. Denton Sofie Louise Peete Denton Willis

Lost Mail Boat Joseph Pulitzer Safe at Chignik Harbor

The mail boat Joseph Pulitzer, missing since December 20 after leaving Uyak, is reported safe in Chignik harbor. A gale carried away its rudder and the ship was buffeted before reaching port. all seven crew members are reported safe and well.

Mas Joseph Pulitzer Det North Pacific Chignik Seattle Uyak

Beattie Council Defense of Seattle in Olympia Lobby Debate

The county delegation in the house declares city officials must handle Seattle business in Olympia. Judge Moore, appointed to represent Beattie, notes legislators oppose lob byleta while backing fish interests and criticize Mayor Caldwell and the council for maintaining a local lobby.

Olympia Seattle Moore Beattie Caldwell Council

Bridge Across Columbia May Be Sanctioned

Olympia reports a proposed Washington resolution asks for a committee to study building a bridge across the Columbia near Cathlamet and to evaluate other routes from Puget Island to Oregon. The measure also seeks a joint Washington Oregon Idaho auto law conference.

Olympia Oregon Washington Columbia Cathlamet Puget Island Idaho Manogue King County Hall and Carlyon Coyle Hubbell Wolf and Spencer Guie Benson Hotel Portland

Landon Plans Motor Busses for Seattle

Olympia reports Senator Dan Landon of King county will introduce a bill to grant Seattle the right to operate municipal motor buses alongside its electric railway system.

Olympia Dan Landon King County Seattle

Fig Tree John Receives Blue Suit Reward for Service

In San Francisco on January 21, Fig Tree John, an aged Indian hunter who guided Fremont through California’s mountains, receives a new blue uniform with brass buttons as his five yearly government reward. The long service legend recalls Fremont’s 1844 winter crossing and Sacramento arrival, with John known for guiding the expedition even as his own days of hunting end.

San Francisco Fig Tree John Fremont Pacific Coast California Sacramento

Seven Crafts Vote to Accept Wage Reductions at Vancouver Shipyards

In Vancouver Washington seven of eight crafts at the G M Standifer Construction shipyards vote to accept the company wage reduction effective February first. About 2500 workers will be affected with a new scale of six cents an hour for helpers and eight cents for journeymen.

Vancouver Wash G. M. Standifer Construction Company

Voters Face Political Faith Recording Under Bill 88

Corporation Counsel Walter F. Meier told the city council on Thursday that each voter's political faith must be recorded in registration books under senate bill No. 88 currently pending. The memo outlines a requirement that would add political affiliation data to voter records.

Walter F. Meier

Dialogue on Love and Practicality in Old Age

A brief exchange explores enduring love versus practical concerns as a couple discusses aging and financial security, with a final assurance of support from one partner. The Boston Transcript tone reflects a domestic vignette.

Boston Transcript

Water Shut Off Notice for Holgate and Adjacent Avenues

Water will be shut off on Holgate at Third Avenue to Ninth Avenue and on Fourth Avenue 3 and Sixth Avenue 8 from Holgate at to Forest Street on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Holgate Third Ave Ninth Ave Fourth Ave Sixth Ave

Disarmament Plan Urged By White As Harding Gate

Washington dispatch reports Henry White urging a disarmament conference soon after Harding takes office. He argues for a plan including United States Great Britain Japan France and Italy, with naval disarmament limited to US Britain and Japan. White warns against world invitations and cites the risk of chaos and a future war.

Ralph H. Turner Washington Harding Henry White House Naval Affaires Committee Wilson White United States Great Britain Japan Senate Foreign Relations Committee House Foreign Affairs Committee London Geddes England Britain Daniele Decise Daniels

Urge Support for Sand Point Field

Mayor Caldwell sent a telegram to the Washington delegation urging support for Sand Point field. A decision on adopting the field as a naval airbase for the Northwest was set for Friday.

Sand Point Field Sand Point Caldwell Washington Congress Kesring Naval Northwest

Missionary to Tell Experiences Tonight at Free Methodist

Rev. C. F. Appleton, a 15 year missionary to China, reports his trip home via India Arabia Egypt Palestine and Europe. He speaks at 7 30 p m Friday at the Seattle Pacific Free Methodist church Third Ave W and W Dravneet near Fremont.

C. F. Appleton China America India Arabia Egypt Palestine Europe Seattle Pacific Free Methodist Church Third Ave W. Dravneet Fremont

Ignorance May Not Always Be Bliss

Lancaster Kentucky January 21 A judge Forest Stapp fined a mother ten dollars for keeping a child from school after she accused a teacher of spelling later with a p. The incident underscores tension over schooling and parental rights in the era.

Lancaster Forest Stapp

Polite Gentleman Takes 32 Dollars From Operator

Genevieve Duffy a Chicago phone operator reports a courteous man offered gas money then drove off after taking 32 dollars. She said she kept it, while he offered no further information and tipped his hat.

Chicago Genevieve Duffy

Training School Head Quits Post

Chehalis January 21 The three year superintendent Thomas P Horn of the state training school for boys resigns after a board of control request which has drawn citizen protests and comments from local residents.

Chehalis Thomas P. Horn State Board of Control Walch

Irrigation Work May Ease Unemployment

A letter from John Horton Payne, secretary of the interior, urges immediate funding to push irrigation projects and relieve unemployment, addressed to Senator Miles Poindexter.

Congress John Horton Payne Secretary of the Interior Miles Poindexter

Leaves His Horse Standing All Night Charged in Cruelty

Hf Harker a plumber was charged with cruelty to animals Friday for leaving his horse standing all night in the trees without a blanket.

Hf Harker

Children's fleeced knit sleeping garments on sale

Gray fleece lined sleeping garments with attached foot coverings for children ages 1 to 5 are offered at 1.00. Warm and cozy, these upstair store items are advertised with simple price and size details.

Downstaire Pownstairs

Rescue of 6 Man Crew From Sinking British Schooner

The captain and five crew members of the British schooner Newton Lake were plucked to safety by the steamer Bournmouth in mid ocean after 46 days at sea. Their vessel sprang a leak and sank while gale winds drove them toward disaster. The rescue involved ropes stretched between ships in a raging storm.

Newport News Lisbon Bournmouth

Jury Debates Verdict in Gerber Murder Case

Bellingham jury debates verdict in the murder case of Carl Gerber over the July shooting of Mrs Grace Downs. Gerber pleaded temporary insanity as the jury weighs the evidence and legal standards.

Bellingham Carl Gerber Mra. Grace Downs Mrze. Downs Gerber

New President Speaks at Chamber Luncheon

Robert 8 Boyne president of the Chamber of Commerce was to address the members council at lunch at the Masonic club rooms Friday noon.

Robert 8. Boyne Chamber of Commerce Masonic Club

Hold Soldiers as Assassins

Two uniformed men were arrested in Dublin on January 21 charged with assassinating Thomas Lawless in his bed last night. Authorities gave no information on whether the prisoners were crown forces. The city faces rising violence with alerts and a deadly engagement near Glenwood, County Clare, where six patrol members died and a lorry was burned. Sinn Feinera killed police inspector Tobias Sullivan at Listowel barracks yesterday.

Charles M. McCann Dublin Thomas Lawless Crown Forces Glenwood County Clare Sinn Feinera Tobias Sullivan Sullivan Listowel Barracks

Japan protests contract for wireless plant in Shanghai

In Peking Japan protests a contract between its ministry of communications and an American company to establish wireless plants in Shanghai. The dispute centers on control and foreign involvement in Shanghai communications infrastructure.

Peking Japan Ministry of Communications Shanghai

Workless Men Seek Free Food in Montreal

About 500 unemployed men paraded through downtown Montreal and entered a restaurant demanding free meals. The management served food as police arrived. outside crowds scattered while interior patrons carried sandwiches, bread, fruit, pies, and other edibles away.

Montreal

Famous Engineers to Speak Here Tonight

Engineers of national reputation will address the Seattle chapter of the American Association of Engineers at its Bremerton annual meeting this Friday afternoon and evening. The group includes members from King and Kitsap counties. The United States Army lists 1,171 aviators.

Seattle American Association of Engineers Bremerton King Kitsap Counties

Cozy Flannelette Kimonos for Girls at Downstairs Store

Specially attractive value offered on flannelette kimonos for girls age 8 to 14. Collar sleeves and pocket trimmed with color banding and tasseled waist cord. Floral patterns in pink light blue gray or lavender. Priced at 1.25 dollars. The Downstairs Store.

Flannelette Kimonos Deeply Discounted

Women's flannelette kimonos offered at 1.95 and 2.95 in blue gray lavender purple and dark red. Styles include elastic shirring waist lines straight line effects and satin trimming as stock is reduced for quick disposal.

Pastor Chauney Hawkins Accepts Call From 3,000 Miles Away

From Plymouth Canal church Seattle a call was placed Thursday to Dr Chauney Hawkins pastor of First National church Lowell Mass He heard the summons while at his Lowell desk Everett Smith asked the question and the congregation cried aye Hawkins accepted the local charge and promised to be here April 18 for the appointment

Plymouth Canal Seattle Chauney Hawkins First National Church Lowell Mass Hawkins Everett Smith

Unemployment Talk to Be Held by Chamber Group

The industrial relations group of the Chamber of Commerce will discuss unemployment at an 8 p.m. meeting on Friday. The event aims to address jobless rates and potential remedies for workers.

Chamber of Commerce

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Fisheries Board Mrs. Peete FC Peete Big Crow Peeters Peete Freetes Betty Pa Betty Peete Pulitzer Landon Seven Crafts Frederick & Nelson Fifth Avenue Pine Street Navy Gray Copenhagen United States Army Poland Warsaw American Red Cross
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