19 Jul 1921
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1921
Page
1
A clipped voice mocks a female speaker and a man on a trip. The narrator references a lady’s hairpin and a comic clash about an airplane's suitability for a woman. The Argus tone skews old fashioned and satirical.
Capital can do nothing which ideas and tenacity cannot duplicate with a few lines daily in The Star. Classified ads show results when backed by a steady effort.
The 120 state guaranty system members met in Seattle and unanimously approved a plan to create a large new bank to replace the failed Scandinavian American institution. They will preserve the existing fund for 100 cent on the dollar deposits, form a reserve bank controlled by member banks, and subscribe 1.25 million dollars to support the venture. Depositors under 100 dollars will be paid in full at opening. larger depositors will receive more promptly and eventually 100 cents. October 1 opening, Ralph S. Stacy named president, bank to be called The Washington State Bank.
A dramatic fifteen minute battle between a hornet and a great red spider occurred in a pantry screen witnessed by Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ewing. The hornet bit the spider as the spider clamped on, ending with both insects dead. the hornet collapsed after delivering a fatal sting.
Morton and Keller brothers, known as old prospectors, search the ashes of Charles Lutkens’ burned home and recover several costly jewels amid the char. The find is described as notable for its persistence and luck in a long-standing local pursuit.
The GOP faces a rift after shifts in state leadership and calls for resignations. Senators Poindexter and Jones recommended a state for federal appointments, conflicting with the planned Tacoma choices. Perkins plays a key role in the upheaval, stirring anger among Kelly and Davis allies while Democrats smirk.
West Virginia delegates arrive in Seattle for a busy entertaining week. The Seattle Elks open the Purple Trail carnival at Fourth Ave and Lenora with toy devices and shows for all ages. Delegates report an enjoyable time despite their band missing the convention contest. Everett took second, Philadelphia first.
Wanda Von Kettler notes Sara Kingsbury, a Civil War nurse, has lived 91 long years and shared many memories. The piece reflects on her life and enduring spirit amid growing frailty.
Dorothy Norman 18 and Ed Buckhaber 17 vanished after attending a Lake Burien Boosters dance with the crowd five days after meeting. They were last seen sitting on bakery steps at 3 a.m. and headed toward White Center, with no word since.
A note describes occasional visitors from the Sunshine Guild who cheer the housebound. The subject has one relative, a brother aged 81, mentioned in a cross-reference to another page.
Sheriff Matt Starwich in West Seattle denies any deputy involvement in tax collection and cautions the public. Delinquent taxpayers are urged to pay at the county treasurer’s office, after $1,200 and $600 were received Monday, suggesting rapid collections if kept up.
John Anderson, a waiter for the Millionaires' club, was chloroformed in his Grand Central hotel room as thugs looted his victory medal discharge papers and a small wallet. Detective M J Cleary arrested four men Joseph Lang George Crawford Frank Kernline and Harry Le Roy who are held for investigation.
Ross accuses a Seattle newspaper of falsifying facts about the Skagit Gorge Creek hydro project and defends a pamphlet supporting it. He questions who funds Skagit coverage and challenges perceived bias tied to Puget Sound Power and Light. A Chamber of Commerce trustee group linked to the lighting company faces scrutiny.
In Vallejo California on July 19 Mrs George Dudzilks wife of a navy yard employee was found dead in the kitchen with a bullet through her heart and her husband lay in an adjacent room with five bullets in his body. He is not expected to live. Felix the couple's 17 year old son was hysterical when he notified police and could not explain the events. Police believe the wife shot Dudzilks and then herself.
Pittsburg report states after yesterday’s riot at the Western Pennsylvania penitentiary two convicts remain unaccounted for. Four buildings were destroyed and twelve inmates injured, with three survivors unlikely to recover as fire losses reach 150000 dollars.
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