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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1921
Page
20
A city official rejected claims that delaying the Gorge hydro project saves money, arguing it would raise costs and delay cheaper power. The finance head warned Skagit bonds at $800 daily would inflate expenses and postpone lower rates for years.
HM Groyd assistant director of agriculture urged Seattle representatives at Thursday noon Products committee luncheon to attend the Washington State September fair. H P secretary of the fair urged Seattleans to visit. The Week fair opens Monday at the street terminal with forecasts of strong attendance and the largest merchandise display on the Pacific coast. Public admitted from 3 each day.
In an effort to bring the strike by Washington workers to an end, Coal Operators propose decisive measures to curb disruption and restore production. Officials urge swift negotiation to resolve wage and safety disputes underlying the stoppage.
London reports at Lancaster cotton congress an exhibit claimed to be the finest cotton handkerchief in the world. It is woven with an extraordinarily high yarn count, 16 pounds of yarn stretched from Liverpool to New York.
London July 22 Charles Baker a war veteran has a rifle bullet in his heart He says he does not notice the bullet except when he argues then it makes him dizzy The item notes his persistent injury and unusual symptom.
Albany July 22 The State Health department warned children about making miniature balloons from ruptured rubber by blowing against fragments held to the lips. Some dyes used to color toy balloons can cause severe skin inflammation.
At a special meeting the Tax Reduction Council of Seattle filed its report on school affairs and administration. The school board, unprepared to act on short notice, heard statements and questions from both sides. Superintendent Frank B. Gopper warned that eliminating the supervised system would raise costs by 80,000 dollars yearly rather than cut expenses, while James Tyler, council president, said further city government investigations would follow.
Canton reports a Chinese merchant hired an army to beat gongs and drums to advertise a bargain sale. Movie houses used the same tactic until police regulations for bids restricted it.
LINE France July 22 A farmer leading a horse across a bridge over railway tracks the horse bolted as a train approached leaped onto a passenger coach and rode to the next station he was rescued unharmed.
New York July 2 In an effort to dim the radiance of the White Light district Inspector William Moettler places all patrol men on a new system. An officer will not cover the same beat on successive tours with posts shifted daily to prevent friendliness with cafe and restaurant owners amid possible violations of the prohibition law.
Alfred George Watkinson of Bhelley expected to die soon and wished his daughter’s wedding occur immediately. The wedding was held at the parish church and, after returning from the ceremony, the bridal party found him dead.
In Ellenesburg, Albert Sorenson died after reportedly consuming pilia. Authorities investigate the link between the diet and the fatal outcome as medical examiners review the case.
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