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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1921

Page

8

Three men held after fatal fall at Empress hotel

Cunningham a 38 year old railroad man from Spokane was killed when he fell five floors from the Empress hotel in Vancouver. Captain Robinson Ernest Sondheim and George Williams were arrested and held for investigation in connection with the case.

Vancouver B.C Cunningham Railroad Con Spokane Wash Empress Robinson Ernest Sondheim George Williams

European relief fund drive falls short in Seattle

L. H. Burt state chairman of the European relief committee announced less than half of the $150,000 goal has been subscribed locally for European babies' existence. A fundraiser at the Coliseum is planned for midnight next Saturday with proceeds toward the fund. Pendurban theatres host a benefit show between 2 and 4 pm the same day. The Overseas will hold a card party tonight.

Pean Seattle L. H. Burt Euro Relief Committee Coliseum Saturnight Pendurban Theatres

High School Boys Institute Held at University Campus

The first annual high school boys Institute is set for Saturday on the University of Washington campus. The event aims to interest all senior boys from city schools with Suzzallo delivering the principal address at 1 20 p m. Other speakers come from various schools.

University Campus Uni Washington Suzzallo Dboys

Eagles to Have Big Visit in Bremerton Festivities

Seattle plans an elaborate Bremerton visit with 1000 strong leaving Saturday night for Bing Bremerton where officers will be entertained Sunday. Friday night Seattle Series No 1 started with 147 candidates in the events.

Eagles Bremerton Seattle

Burial set for Private Panel F Miller

Funeral services are scheduled Sunday at 2 p m for Private Panel F Miller son of Mr and Mrs Edwin F Miller of 5441 Kirkwood avenue. Miller died while serving in the army overseas at unspecified location.

F. Miller Edwin F. Miller Kirkwood Ave University Miller

To Hold Hearing on W Waterway Bridge

A public hearing will be held in the United States engineer's office 602 Burke building January 21 at 2 p m in connection with the citys application for construction of one over the West waterway at W Spokane St Bayonne N J Charges of Manslaughter are being prepared against Seninet Henry Eyseman, George Sweery and Charles Korner officials of a film company whoseplant exploded and killed two persons.

United States Engineer's Office Burke Building Spokane St Bayonne N. J Henry Eyseman George Sweery Charles Korner

Congress Activity Updates on Key Appropriations

Continues consideration of the agriculture appropriation bill. Wars and peace committee holds agricultural war hearings. Foreign affairs committee weighs mil to purchase embassies and wartime passport control extension. Military affairs subcommittee reviews Army and Navy funding. Judiciary committee debates incorporation of firms in Chinese trade.

Wars and Peace Committee Mil War Department Judiciary Committee

Methodist Secretary to Arrive in Seattle Monday

Dr Luther EB Lovejoy secretary of the stewardship department of the committee on conservation and advance of the Methodist Episcopal church is scheduled to arrive in Seattle Monday. He will hold conference with his department while here.

Luther EB. Lovejoy Committee On Conservation and Advance The Methodist Episcopal Church Seattle

Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham remedies for recovery

Mrs Josefa Williman of Hamilton Ohio describes severe back pain headaches and weight loss over three years. She attributes rapid improvement after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Blood Medicine and Liver Pills. She reports weight gain to 188 pounds and a return to health and beauty.

Hamilton Ohio Lydia E. Pinkham Josefa Williman South 9Th Street

Police Guard Restaurants in Montreal as Unrest Spreads

Extra police stood at Montreal eateries hotels and the Ritz Carlton area to deter unemployed demonstrations. Three men, jailed after raids on two restaurants, are deemed aliens likely to be deported. Gaudet says many unemployed refuse work and offered jobs at 37.5 cents an hour to a crowd of 350. War Veterans condemned the loafers for not working.

Montreal Ritz Carlton Gaudet Public Safety

Crowder Aids Cuba in Political and Financial Peace Efforts

Maj. Gen. Enoch H. Crowder is praised by state department officials for progress in Cuba's political and financial issues. Bye elections are expected mid February as he works to resolve the presidential election dispute and remains in Cuba through the elections. He focuses next on the island's financial situation. In Portland Oregon prices drop with cheaper butter and bread slated for Monday.

Washington Enoch H. Crowder Cuba State Department Crowder

Five Shots to Stop McCleary Suspect

Ed Campts, held in Montesano jail on burglary charges, was captured after looting Summit Mercantile in McCleary. Police say the suspect fired shots during the pursuit, ending the night robbery early yesterday.

McCleary Ed Camp Ts Montesano Summit Mercantile

Sulphur Eases Piles At Once

Advertising copy promises instant relief from itching irritation and bleeding for piles with Mentho Sulphur. It claims quick soothing healing and drying effect and urges readers to obtain a small jar from any druggist.

Eatonic Promises Quick Relief for Acid Stomach

Mrs Ella Smith claims Eatonic saved her life by curing acid stomach and gas. A tablet after meals quickly relieves discomfort and promotes stomach health, preventing ills from excess acidity. Big box available with druggist guarantee.

Ella Smith Eatonic Acton

Red Pepper Rub Promises Quick Relief for Aches

The ad touts Bowles Red Pepper Rub as a fast acting remedy for rheumatism pleurisy colds lumbago neuritis backache strains sprains and stiff joints. It claims immediate warming tingling heat opens blood flow to relieve congestion and that relief arrives in minutes from red peppers sold at drug stores.

Preacher Held in Big Robbery In Mount Vernon

In Mount Vernon Illinois on January 22 Reverend Guy Kyle a former Free Methodist preacher was arrested in connection with a 212000 mall robbery. A $5 tip to an expressman linked Kyle to the crime and postal inspectors recovered about 185000 in securities hidden in an egg crate and other places. Kyle admitted involvement but offered no further statement. Loren Williamson Kyle’s associate aided the scheme. The loot was taken from a mail wagon near the post office.

Mount Vernon Guy Kyle Loren Williamson Kyle

Campfire Girls Aid Wounded Heroes at Port Townsend

Port Townsend Hospital club gains 1,400 Campfire Girls pledging at least one kind deed a month for wounded soldiers. The group organizes to support hospitalized heroes in Port Town.

Port Townsend Hospital

Cure Your Rupture Like Cured Mine

Old sea captain Collings cured his ruptured condition after doctors said operate or die. He claims to have self cured using a simple at home method and offers a free book and medicine to any rupture sufferer who mails the coupon.

Capt. Collings Trues

Walker Quits School Board in Protest

George H. Walker resigns from the school board and urges relief due to demands of his own work. He says he joined last fall to fight a supposed triple alliance attempting control of board affairs, and notes the emergency has passed. The board will take action at the next meeting.

George H. Walker Walker Triple Alliance

Salvation Army Leaders to Conduct Young People Meetings

Col. W. F. Turner chief secretary for the Salvation Army in 11 states and the Hawaiian Islands, with Maj. A. Widgery, will lead a youth meeting at 8 p.m. Saturday at Salvation Army hall Fifth Ave and Washington. Sunday at 11 a.m. Turner will chair a united holiness meeting, with Col. Cousins assisting, followed by a 3 p.m. mass meeting in the new Scandinavian Salvation Army temple on Sixth Ave near Union St.

W. F. Turner San Francisco Salvation Army Hawaiian Iriands Maj A. Widgery Young People's Territorial Scandinavian Salvation Army Sixth Ave Union St

Gerber Convicted of Killing Woman in First Degree

In Bellingham on January 22 a jury found Carl Gerber guilty of murder in the first degree for shooting and killing Grace Downs on July 21. A death sentence was recommended to be withheld, and Gerber faces life imprisonment. Downs, wife of a logging camp worker, was killed after he tracked her to a rooming house. he attempted suicide after the act. One juror served on the panel.

Bellingham Carl Gerber Grace Downs

Boyns to Speak on Biblical Archaeology at YMCA

Robert S. Boyns, president of the Chamber of Commerce, will give an illustrated address on Biblical archaeology at the YMCA Sunday afternoon men’s gathering. Oliver C. Mevin, new state government war savings chairman, will speak at the 6:15 friendship supper, with special music planned.

Robert S. Boyn Chamber of Commerce Oliver C. Meivin Government War Saving

Cuticura Heals Severe Facial Pimples in Oregon Reader

A Oregon reader reports three months of facial pimples, itching and peeling. After trying Cuticura Soap and Ointment the skin fully cleared. The letter endorses Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum for toilet use and includes address details from Lents.

BE. Wood Lents Oregon

May Vote On New Bridge Urged By University Board

The Montlake avenue bridge project valued at 750 000 dollars was urged for a March vote by the University of Washington board of regents the Associated Students and residents of Laurelhurst and the University district before the city council finance committee. Councilman Tindall showed caution by reserving his decision.

Montlake Ave Board of Regents of The University of Washington Associated Students of the University Laurelhuret University Tindall

Hearing on Development Permit for Priest Rapids Power

A public hearing will be held at Liberty Hall White Bluffs Washington on January 26 1921 at 11 am regarding the application of the Washington Irrigation and Development Co for a preliminary permit for power development at Priest Rapids on the Columbia River. The company filed with the Federal Power Commission on June 11 1920.

Liberty Hall White Bluffs Wash Washington Irrigation and Development Co Priest Rapida Columbia River Federal Power Commission

Musterole Ad Claims Quick Relief for Neuralgia and Aches

An old Musterole advertisement pitches instant relief from neuralgia and various pains. It touts mustard oil-based ointment as blister-free, doctor and nurse recommended for sore bronchitis croup stiff neck asthma congestion and general pains. Hospital size package priced at $3.00.

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