31 Jan 1921
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1921
Page
1
Lilly of the Hy Lilly Co uses a 1921 outlook piece to urge focus on strong local business, curb radical talk, and endure rail and tax pressures. He reflects on 1920 downturns, calls for unity and calm, and promotes seizing opportunities in the Northwest despite challenges.
Andrew Green 14 in eighth grade at Lowell school battled a burglar at 1727 Broadway. He fired his father's .38, the gun misfired next, the thief fled to the basement and escaped as police were alerted.
In Los Angeles a shift in the film industry favors writers over stars. Producers focus on strong plots and scenarios, with actors’ pay cut as productions shrink. Notable authors like Elinor Glyn, Somerset Maugham, and Irving Cobb join the move, while Anita Loos may outshine Mary Pickford.
Mrs Gladys Witherell recounts a five day abduction to Santa Ana canyon cabin after two men seized her from home. She describes being choked twice and bound, a brutal ride, the captive's escape attempt, and eventual return to Los Angeles with her baby and husband.
A King County grand jury report condemns city officials and war pressure in the Seattle street railway sale. It finds the lines worth about 5 million when sold for 15 million, noting government representatives pressured Seattle to close the deal. The cost to the city could reach over 23 million with interest and lost revenues. It urges equitable relief and notes the contract may be unenforceable.
Wong Poy Wing faces federal dope charges and pleaded not guilty before Judge Neterer on Monday. The trial is scheduled for March 22 in federal court.
The port of Seattle won a Supreme Court ruling granting rights to a waterway strip in Seattle harbor claimed by the Oregon & Washington railroad company. The railroad sought the land to build a dock and passage to protect water from filled land, contending state permits and rental taxes were required.
A blaze at the Hotel Colonial in Hoboken, New Jersey, killed twelve people and left three others badly burned as morgues overflow for victim identifications. In Providence, five firefighters died while battling a downtown blaze that started in a bowling alley on Washington and Plymouth streets, with two more dying later. all details point to a wall collapse trapping the rescuers.
Detectives pursued leads on Joseph B. Hand a diver reported seen on the waterfront. His wife of 620 North 46th Street Philadelphia mailed the chief of police asking for help locating him in connection with the missing baby case.
The reappointment of J D Ross as city superintendent is to be sent by Mayor Caldwell to the city council Monday for approval.
In Hillsdale Michigan during a family quarrel on Saturday night Max Lyons aged 17 shot and killed his father Chester H Lyons a well known horseman The shooting occurred after the father allegedly threatened the lives of his wife and two daughters The boy fired both barrels of a shotgun and the father died instantly
The special committee on the proposed school administrative code will present at the Municipal League weekly meeting at Blanc's Cafe Tuesday noon. The public is invited.
Thieves discovered a hidden cache of 122 dollars beneath the counter in a store at 4109 14th Ave North KB. The money was reportedly concealed by Althera Clem who previously owned the shop. No injuries reported and police investigate the overnight incident.
With 912 000 old car fare tokens outstanding worth $19 500 the municipal railways superintendent W D Henderson warned that Tuesday is the final day tokens may be redeemed.
Bandit John Schmitt, convicted last week for the murder of three Seattle policemen, remains held as prosecutors await a grand jury report and a late afternoon motion for a new trial. If denied, he will be sentenced to hang and begin serving at the Walla Walla penitentiary.
Representative Baer of North Dakota demanded a full congressional investigation into Wall Street. He introduced a resolution claiming firms have made billions from the world’s misfortunes in the last five years.
In Detroit on January 31 three bandits fleeing from the Martin brokerage office shot and seriously wounded three police detectives who entered as the robbers were leaving. The holdup yielded about $13,000 in ponds?
The grand jury finds no corruption in the citys $15 000 000 street railway purchase though the bargain may be bad. The article urges focus on current management and finances rather than blame, calling for full publicity of present conditions and exact figures to prevent further loss.
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