14 Jul 1921
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1921
Page
1
The article argues the war aims include ending war and reducing arms. It notes Versailles deadlock and praises a new step toward armament limitation as a path to peace. It calls on every American to press for success to advance civilization.
A collection of spoof items recounts July drunks in jail, mayoral questions on brutality, budget cuts, taxi kidnappings, a quick divorce for a golf champion’s wife, and political quips about masters and postmasters. Quips on Evanston skirts, Cincinnati alms, and local humor blend with sports and social notes.
Delegations to the state American Legion convention arrive in Hoquiam with the event opening the following day. Yakima led off by establishing headquarters as preparations move forward for July 14 activities.
W. E. Taylor a life insurance man narrowly escaped death when a multi ton concrete mixer lost control at Fifth avenue and Union street and crashed into his car causing severe injuries. E R Burt warned other drivers and helped avert further harm as the mixer rolled down the hill and finally stalled near University street. The driver, unnamed, was said to be the son of contractor Pat McCune.
At 10 a.m. Thursday two Northwest Trust & Savings bank messengers were robbed on Second Ave and Spring St in front of the Palace Hip Theatre. A car carrying three men chased the messengers, a black revolver was used, and the bag of cash was tossed into the car. Police pursued north on Second Ave toward Lake Washington Blvd. Names and license details tied to a stolen taxi car. one clue cited the license number 111508. The bank and insurer face no loss beyond coverage.
A humorous newspaper sketch follows Mrs Casper Cassidy seeking a divorce in Seattle with a real estate man husband and a suspected but unnamed Stella. The narrator visits a lawyer on the Arcade building’s fourth floor to learn grounds and costs, while anxious about proper procedure.
Albert Christianson died while working on a building at Utah avenue and Sanderet when a 70 foot gin pole toppled onto him at 10 am Thursday. He was employed by Haddow Engineering Co of Tacoma. A witness, Jack Carr, said a crane on tracks tangled with live wires, causing the pole to fall.
In Albany on July 14, Mia Glen Hudson, a prominent local woman, faced charges of participating in the murder of her two stepsons, Robert and Isaiah Temple, ages 10 and 14. The bodies were found on a front porch with bullet wounds, alongside Hudson's pistol, while her husband was jailed nearby on a related charge.
Admiral BE W Eberle commander in chief of the Pacific fleet arrives in Seattle aboard the flagship New Mexico. Major Caldwell to deliver welcome address as ships will stay briefly before moving to Bremerton for minor repairs.
Washington reports Japan has accepted the invitation to a disarmament conference but omits Pacific questions. China agrees to participate and discuss the Far Eastern problem. Belgium and the Netherlands may join discussions related to Pacific issues. The US awaits Japan’s attitude before fixing a date.
American munitions makers today endorsed President Harding's plan for limiting armaments. Businessmen whose profits would rise with war announced their support in New York on July 14, signaling a rare industry alignment with disarmament goals.
Rus sell Griffin 21 year old messenger for McDonnell & Co. brokers is charged with walking off with bonds he was to mail. A warrant sworn today charges him with the theft of 5000 dollars in negotiable bonds. Griffin, an extreme man, was injured in service and later took courses under the federal vocational training board at the University of California and Stanford University in economics.
Myron T. Herrick arrived in France to assume duties as ambassador and was greeted at St. Lazare station by Premier Briand War Minister Barthou local authorities and Jules Cambon president of the ambassador's conference.
The Star praises the Dexter Horton banks for handling whispers of insolvency with transparent facts mirroring Tacoma’s publicized bank run. It argues the banks are strong and able to pay depositors in full, urging the public to seek truth rather than follow panic and mob psychology.
Mayor Hugh M Caldwell postpones personal investigation due to Chief Searing's absence. On Friday he will hear Frank Dwyer who alleges police beat him and robbed him of $15. The mayor seeks testimony from residents who claim jailers manhandled them in the city jail.
Margie Rhodes a 17 year old Sedro Woolley girl was found after ten months away and returned to her family. Deputy Otto Seifriz located her Saturday in company with B McGibbon who faces grand larceny charges and is jailed.
S W Smith alleged burglar leaped from a patrol wagon headed to the county jail at 11 30 a m Thursday after a struggle with Patrolman Robert Bridges at 12th avenue and Main street Bridges fired three shots but could not pursue as five prisoners were under guard Bridges caught Smith after a chase though he briefly escaped clothing torn during the fight and Smith fled south on 12th avenue Fifteen patrolmen were assigned to locate him
A run on the Dexter Horton National Bank in Seattle was driven by rumored statements about bank solvency. Officials state the bank is sound and ready to assist, with a federal reserve telegram confirming liquidity and plans to prosecute six individuals behind the rumors. Newsvendors were briefly detained for shouting about the failure.
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