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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1921
Page
18
Henry von Riedelstein recounts five years as a white prisoner in Japanese camps during World War I. He describes crowded rooms, sickness, suicides, and harsh confinement, noting hostility among inmates and the stern, minor tactics of guards while praising some kindness from locals after release.
A broker named Elville Mishey fell into Lake Washington Thursday night and was rescued by A. B. Van Riper, owner of the launch La O, and captain of the Leschi Park life station. The launch reached him quickly and halted the drifting man as witnesses steadied him.
Judge Joseph Sabath grants Peggy Joyce temporary alimony of 1350 dollars monthly and 27500 dollars in attorneys fees plus 12500 for evidence in a divorce suit filed by her wealthy husband J Stanley Joyce. He limits her other requests, notes Joyce’s wealth, and allows a 40 day appeal window with funds to be held during that period.
Federal tax receipts show about 13 billion dollars a year spent on luxuries, recreation, movies and personal finery. More than 1.9 billion dollars in taxes come from purchases of foibles, accounting for nearly a quarter of total ordinary government receipts.
Miss Viola Croffoot valedictorian of Bethatha High School class of 1921 has attended school for 13 years without absence or tardiness. She completed the normal course and plans to teach next year. J. J. Vanscor of Toppenish died Thursday in Columbus sanitarium. body at Butterworth's.
In London King George takes a central mediator role as Ulster premier Sir James Craig visits Buckingham Palace. A Sinn Fein Unionist conference in Dublin resumes with Eamon De Valera and Earl Middleton amid crowd cheers as a reply to Lloyd George’s London invitation takes shape.
Tacoma July 8 Elaborate preparations are underway to raise a submerged automobile found off Stellacoom pier by boys yesterday The car may belong to Edward Cunningham the divorced wife murderer sought by authorities His body could be inside the car or possibly others The sheriff will attempt to lift the vehicle at low water today
Arthur H. Chamberlan of the thrifted education committee told the NBEA convention in Des Moines that he secured 15,000,000 hand grenades to be given as savings banks for school children but peace societies blocked distribution. Educators still hope to distribute grenade banks.
Gov Scott C Bone of Alaska wrapped up a busy Seattle appearance with an Alaska night at the Preas club and a noon Chamber of Commerce talk at the Masonic rooms. He also attended an Arctic club smoker at 8 pm and heard speeches by former Gov Thomas Riggs and former Senator Samuel H Piles.
President Harding abandons a hands off stance and urges Congress to shelve the soldier bonus temporarily to focus on tariff and taxation measures. He plans to send a message backing expedited action on tax bills while addressing agricultural relief and emergency farm aid before any recess.
George Miasler a Seattle boy soprano with his siblings James and Jean will lead a benefit for disabled soldiers at Riverton hospital Friday night. Anita Brooks will perform song and dance, Effie Johnson plays violin, and Madame Clara Brooks with Bess Woodward will accompany at the piano during moving pictures.
Newsboys and bootblacks of Chicago receive a $100,000 trust from the probate of Mrs. W M Kimball. The fund is to be diverted to the old Newsboys Home for their benefit and support.
Advertisement listing 200 girls middies priced at 50 cents each. Describes white twill material with front lacing patch pockets low sleeves stitched cuff bottom. Sizes 6 to 12. Appears to be a downstairs store display.
A bulk lot of 800 women’s union suits in fine white ribbed cotton with crochet finish offered in sizes 86 and 38 only.
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