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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1921
Page
3
A miscellaneous classified page lists multiple help wanted ads and employment offers. Items include female and male workers for postal and summer advertising, skilled trades, route car positions, and general labor with varying pay. Certain entries invite applications and offer training, with some requests for loans or personal details.
A collage of advertisement style notices listing furnished apartments and rooms for rent in Seattle area. Mentions near market and business districts, shared accommodations for couples and students, requests for help, personal items for sale, and various services. Includes contact details and brief product notes for windows, screens, enamelware, and firewood.
On 41st Ave North two blocks from the Madison car line a four room cottage on a 40 foot corner lot is offered. It is not modern but can be bought for 1106 dollars with terms of 100 dollar down and 20 dollars a month.
A collage of real estate ads and notices lists furnished rooms, bungalows, and cottages for sale or rent. It includes prices, terms, locations near North Band Meridian Ave, Lincoln Park, and Burke Ferry, plus a funeral notice for Irene Lovelace Spencer from Bonney-Watson referencing Seattle addresses.
Four men were jailed after a wild chase and a brawl with an alleged bootlegger in Seattle. Opdyke allegedly sold bootleg liquor to the group, who took $70 during the attack before being chased by Sergt. Carr and arrested. Opdyke posted $500 bail.
CHICAGO July 11 delegates to the National Real Estate convention report rent prices more favorable for five years. Housing shortage in large cities is easing. EB F Taylor of Portland says the housing and material cost issues will be addressed to help low income men build and pay like rent.
A pen of five Leghorn hens owned by J. W. Merriman of Seattle won first place in the Western Washington poultry contest at the Experiment Station in Puyallup. Since November 21, 1920, the flock’s production has reached 854 eggs.
W. D. Thompson of Los Angeles conducts lectures and demonstrations at the Moore theatre claiming to cure ailments by nerve relaxation. He teaches a fingertip touch method to relax nerves and relieve pain, promising results for those who attend.
Governor Scott C. Bone of Alaska left Seattle on the Steam ship City of Beattie bound for Juneau. Hundreds of people gathered at the Grand Trunk dock to bid farewell to the new governor, who has been Seattle’s notable guest in the past week, accompanied by his wife, daughter Margaret, and secretary Karl Thiele.
Automobile drivers licenses are now required for all who operate a car in the state and may be applied for at the Automobile Club of Washington offices. The fee is one dollar and the deadline is August 1. Only about twenty thousand of nearly three hundred thousand motorists have applied so far.
Daniel McGillis a 32 year old auto mechanic died in Providence hospital after a July 3 gas tank explosion. He was under his car at 1002 Madison Street in a garage when the tank blew up, fatally burning him and blasting the car.
Dr. W. E. Cline, a well known figure in Northwest Methodist circles, died in Portland early today. He was 77 years old and had retired from active pursuit of his profession several years ago.
A City Manager plan study committee named by the Municipal League will present a favorable report to the league at Blanc's cafe on Tuesday at noon. The committee's findings support adopting the plan for Seattle's municipal government.
Washington Mutual Savings Bank received the top award for the best financial advertisement display at the 48th annual Pacific Coast Advertising Show in Tacoma last week. Announcement made Monday.
Carl Croson of the school board spoke at the Millionaires' Club at 90 W Main St about loyalty to self, others, state, nation and God. The club plans a community service play titled Neighbors next Saturday night with psychology expert Professor Waltner as speaker.
An oil expert hired by a large Mexican company will present Ballard soundings at 7 30 p m Monday at the Ballard police station. He reports evidence of oil at Ballard from recent field work and sounds.
The Japan Advertiser reports Nippon Yusen Kaisha ordered a 15000 ton super Empress from a Glasgow yard. The 1000 ton larger than Taiyo Maru, it will likely serve the Seattle run to compete with Wenatchee Keystone State and Silver State.
Hibbard Swenson company reports a record passage by their small power schooner Chukotsk from Puget Sound to West Kamchatka in 19 days. The feat highlights the vessel’s speed and endurance for a short-range voyage.
Boston dispatch reports District Attorney Tufts amid a probe into a Mishawum Manor event where a $100,000 hush money claim is alleged. Special Assistant Henry Hurlbut cites checks and the Paramount Moving Picture Co billing for a $1,060 dinner, with figures including Hiram Abrams and Adolph Zukor linked to the affair. He connects the incident to a 1917 Fatty Arbuckle tribute and notes a Curley call prompting urgent return to Boston.
Mrs Mae Doughty sues the city for 62500 dollars in a damage action claiming a Cow Park car cut off both legs on September 29, 1929. She now walks with crutches and artificial limbs after the incident, tried before a superior court jury.
The Puyallup and Sumner Fruit Growers Association invites families to pick raspberries during the peak season. W H Paulhamus notes picking jobs with facilities provided at offices in Puyallup or Sumner, offering a chance to earn money and enjoy a field outing.
Charles B. Edwards, marine engineering expert, arrives in Seattle to assist the Wenatchee restoration. The big transpacific liner will undergo a complete overhaul focusing on her mechanical equipment and return to first class condition.
The Victoria operated by Alaska Steamship Company departed at 10 o clock Saturday on its second trip to Nome and St Michael carrying 100 passengers toward Yukon points. John Juell saved a 250 pound bedridden Indian named Jason Tee from a burning tepee. A stash of $200 under a mattress was consumed. In Vancouver authorities seized fifty gallons of home brew and 150 gallons of corn and raisin mash with the arrest of Charles Hellman and Reno Kiven on a farm near Orchards.
Deputy Sheriff Chuck Kearney received a Monday summons to serve in a case against Mrs. Kate Mahoney. The action seeks condemnation of property for city men, and Kearney said he would seek legal advice on Monday.
The Maud, Captain Roald Amundsen’s schooner, was found by the US coast guard cutter Bear. The Bear will tow the Maud toward Nome Alaska as weather allows. Amundsen expressed relief at the discovery and hoped for safe escort to Segtje.
King County Superior Court reports a cleaned docket with all cases assigned trial dates after a two month effort. Cooperation of the Bar Association and the Ridges aided the result, reducing backlog from 1,200 awaiting trial to full scheduling.
1921 record notes several pedestrians injured in auto collisions Sunday. News dealer W Fitzewater at 417 Fifth Ave was bruised after being hit at Second Ave and Marion St by Joe Lorig of 119 W Teth St. A second collision involved G E Guyll at Ferry St and Alki Ave. A boy near First Ave and Battery was also injured by Walter Alstrom at 911 Seventh Ave. Dora of 2203 Walker St was struck at Rainier Ave and Walker St by John A Johnson of Moose Club and taken home.
Fifty pounds is the lump gain in weight of the 20 boys and girls who participated in the Hollywood Fresh Air camp. An average of about 2 percent pounds have been gained by each child during the past week as the camp teaches underfed Seattle children what to eat and how to eat to build up their bodies.
M Shimada, owner of a Japanese noodle house at 510 King Street, charges Camp Lewis soldier Charles H Meadows with stealing 31.10 from the restaurant cash register on June 3. The suit was filed Monday in Judge Joseph Sessions' court.
Henry Cobb of Mt Vernon reports a July 8 home entry on the Lake Burien line. Jewelry theft included three watches and other pieces.
World's heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey left Salt Lake City for San Francisco en route to Seattle. He is scheduled to arrive in Seattle on Friday to appear in promoter events and public engagements.
The U S Shipping Board steamer Western Knight, managed by Pacific Steamship Co, heads from Norfolk to Panama carrying a full coal cargo for the Pearl Harbor naval station Hawaii. Maple Leaf Post No 21 American Legion schedules a 8 p.m. Tuesday meeting at the armory.
H. Taylor first mate of the steamer Alameda was beaten with an ax by four assailants at a house boat on Bhilahole avenue. He is in City Hospital unable to speak though conscious and responsive. Detectives seek the men's identities as Taylor may know them. Condition serious but improving.
A fire aboard the U S shipping board steamer Eastern Mariner in Portland last night threatened coal bunkers. The blaze was brought under control after an all night effort by 256 crewmen and city firefighters. About 30 tons of coal were damaged, with only slight vessel damage due to its steel construction. The cause is listed as spontaneous combustion.
The Star urges readers to help locate missing kin as Chief William H. Sean ing reports three inquiries from distant areas about relatives possibly in Seattle. Fisherman Charles H. Evans, last heard from Neah Bay after 26 years in Puget Sound, is sought by brother Joseph Evans. he is 47, tall, with blue eyes. J L Wharton, last heard from four years ago in Seattle, is sought by sister Mrs S L Tully. Earl Lloyd Peterson, missing 15 years, was in Rockford as a justice of the peace. Relatives of rancher J W Rowland, who died at Kirkland sanitarium, are being sought by Seattle coroner’s office.
J H Ackerman a prominent Oregon educator and president of the Oregon normal school at Monmouth died suddenly yesterday after a stroke. He was 76. Ackerman led the normal school for 10 years and earlier served 12 years as Oregon superintendent of public instruction. Born in Toronto Iowa on November 7 1845 he moved to Oregon in 1889.
Missoula Montana July 11 Sheriff George W Huffaker of Lewis and Clark County was instantly killed yesterday when his car overturned on a steep hill in the Blackfoot country. Three nurses traveling with him were badly shaken after the accident. All four occupants were pinned under the vehicle until nurse Mabel Grose dug free and summoned aid.
Eight visiting judges from outside Washington counties are now holding court in King county to clear the court calendar before summer vacation. Beginning July 15 only one judge at a time will hold court until September 3.
Park commissioners question whether they can appropriate funds in excess of the 1 mill levy authorized by the city charter. Corporation Counsel Walter F. Meter was consulted on Monday as the board sought guidance.
The corporation counsel's office cut about $1,400 from its proposed 1923 budget, filed with the city council Monday. The new proposed total is $106,800.
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