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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1921
Page
6
Reported unrest in the Tampico oil fields grows more serious with the Sacramento offshore. Famine fears spread as railway disruption and fuel delays threaten Mexico City and industrial centers. Oil shipments drop sharply after the new Mexican tax, per unofficial figures.
Washington dispatch reports the death of two Americans in Tampico district Mexico in a highway robbery. Officials awaited official details as consignments and cables delayed confirmation.
The Wayfarer society box office at Arena between University and Its will begin filling mail orders Monday in order received. The plan aims to ease long lines seen at performances in Columbus and New York City. Army and Navy night is proposed for Saturday July 30 with Edgar Webster seeking cabinet member attendance.
About 1,000 veterans will attend the Ninety-First Division reunion in Seattle in September. Plans for the reception and entertainment of members were discussed at a Ninety-First Division Association meeting on Thursday.
W R Allen of the Association of Unemployed warned that more than 17 000 idle workers in Seattle could reach 35 000 to 40 000 by Christmas. He urged tax relief, housing needs, and denounced the burden on taxes amid a council discussion on expenditures and bond issues awaiting a next meeting.
George C. Congdon of the Seat Ue Yacht club and Mrs. George A. Smith from the Alki district called for an investigation of the school medical department. The discussion highlighted salaries for the two doctors and the nurses involved.
Checks totaling $393.90 were stolen from Bruce Lumber Co at 700 Westlake Ave by burglars who forced a steel filing cabinet with a crowbar and left the scene unlocked. The theft was found at 7 a.m. by John C. Jorgenson of the firm. detectives are investigating.
Emil Fischer of the North China company spoke to the Beattie China club and hopes to gain U S citizenship after 17 years of seeking naturalization. A bill to waive the five year rule may make him the fifth person legalized under this provision. Vincher spoke on China's lack of utilities.
The Seattle Horticultural Association invites a floral walk led by F J Cole through Volunteer Park. Participants meet at the pergola at 7 30 p m Friday for an evening tour to identify a rare pretty flower seen recently.
Henry L. Wilson a 67 year old Seattle bond broker collapsed and died in the Alaska building on Thursday night. He leaves his widow Marion K B Wilson two daughters Mrs A J Appleton of Berkeley Cal and Mrs F B Owen of Wenatchee and a son Paul Wilson respectively in Seattle residence noted.
Public utilities committee finds saving of 6000 dollars by housing cars at the North Seattle car barns. Motormen and conductors oppose relocation due to long daily commutes from Lake Burien. The plan aims to house the fleet at night to reduce costs.
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