03 Jun 1921
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1921
Page
1
The Star highlights Saturday bargains from Seattle stores with tips to build a full shopping list and maximize savings by reading the ads thoroughly. The notice encourages readers to compare offers and take advantage of opportunities shown in the newspaper’s advertisements.
The Star argues the Metropolitan Building Co hotel deal for the Seattle university tract should be reopened. It urges fair terms, negotiates extensions only if justified, and stresses a hotel would boost both university and city, with contested lease extensions and heating plant considerations to be resolved through expert appraisal.
Portland reports a rodent invasion as thousands of Norwegian brown rats displaced by high water roam the business district. They devour piano legs and furniture while local efforts to control them fail. Residents join in rat hunting amid rising concern and confusion.
The Metropolitan Building Co seeks to extend the lease of the square block housing the Metropolitan Theatre and surrounding stores to 1973 and to shift to a new ground rental set by appraisers in 1953. They also want to push the deadline to replace one story structures with permanent three story buildings from 1925 to 1934.
Claire’s serial tale follows investigators tracing a drug network in Seattle. Gladys Allen, once a high schooler turned wife of a Chinese man, is found in a hospital as undercover work closes in. A letter from Ko Lai prompts police to target Ling Fat and the Shanghai restaurant meet, leading to a sting plan and a police narcotics unit appearance.
Emil J. Brandt a notary in the Lumber Exchange building testified he cannot describe the woman who signed as Mrs Mahoney to grant James F Mahoney power of attorney. He noted the signer was not the real Mrs Mahoney, long known by her former name. Police may identify the impersonator by handwriting, aiding the case linked to the missing bride whose Lake Union body search continues.
Senator Kenyon of Iowa charged the Shipping Board with graft in salary lists and expense accounts. He urged an immediate investigation and said government funds were misused. He cited an assistant paid 7 500 a year as a chauffeur to a division head and read outrageous salary figures. The article notes the siege of Troy lasted ten years.
The home of Joe Moss a Black farmer near Lake City was burned on Thursday and its contents including a piano were loaded onto an auto truck by two Black men and a White man a neighbor says Moss identifies a longtime enemy a suspected ex convictPolice searched for the trio and found only embers and no recovered furniture or truck.
R. J. Davis was held up at 14th Ave and Main St at 10 p m Thursday by two Negro men. They stole $57 and fled. Suspects described as about 35 years old. one tall about six feet dark suit smooth hair. the other five five inches tall 140 pounds blue suit black hat. A left coat sleeve was empty. No arrests yet.
Civic social and business representatives will meet at Knights Hall Third Ave and Viewe st at 8 o clock to form a permanent fight against high taxes. More than 22 organizations have signified their intention to send delegates.
The New York customs office was asked to seize Peggy Joyce's jewels worth about a million dollars pending investigation into alleged smuggling. Intelligence officer W. H. Williams urged seizure after examining her wealth of jewelry in Chicago.
The Alki Auxiliary of the Orthopedic hospital hosts a Friday evening dance at Bea Breeze pavilion Luna Park to raise funds for a new bed. The event seeks to accommodate more than 1,000 dancers and aids crippled kiddies at the hospital.
The Star will hand control to University of Washington journalism students who will cover beats write copy and edit every line. This annual practice gives aspiring reporters real newspaper experience and offers readers a fresher perspective.
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