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04 Jun 1921
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Seattle Star in Seattle, Washington
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1921
Page
1
Six Dead in Colorado Floods Encrypting Colorado
Six persons are known dead as floods swept Colorado including Pueblo and surrounding districts. Rescue parties worked through the night while state troops guarded bridges over the Arkansas river. Two drivers survived by riding a piano to safety near Broomfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Colorado
Edna Gray
Pueblo
Margaret Gray
Eighth Ave
Fourth Ave
Arkansas River
Arkansas
Broomfield
Plano
Boulder
Louisville
AUTO
Paul Reveres
Country Automobile
Lafayette
Erie
Marshall Dam
Altho
Funeral services for Mrs Cynthia R Strong
Funeral services for Mrs Cynthia R Strong 95 of Seattle for 34 years are held at Home Undertaking at 2 PM. The burial will be at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Mrs Strong died May 31 at her Lynden home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia R. Strong
Seattle
Mount Pleasantery
L Was Big Drawing Card At Metropolitan Theatre
Al Jolson drew $16 725 to the Metropolitan theatre in five performances. This was the largest business in that period ever experienced at the theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Jolaon
Metropolitan Theatre
Portland District Rats Draw Varied Menus and Methods
Portland June 4. Rats large and ferocious displaced by high water roam business and residential districts. Government and state inspectors work on extermination plans while merchants report rising nuisance. An I W W member proposes radical test using phosphorus painted rat with bell to deter audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Rata
Jury convicts three Reds in Montesano syndicalism case
Dan Curtin Janko Mutch and Katie Nigi were found guilty of criminal syndicalism in Montesano Washington after a trial that heard numerous juror prejudice challenges toward the I W W. Fred Miller was acquitted. Sentencing was expected later today or Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montesano
Wash
Dan Curtin
Janko Mutch
Katie Nigi
Fred Miller
Ralph Pierce
Centralia
George Acret
Princess Sophia case in court limits liability ruling
Federal court in Alaska holds the matter of liability for loss of life aboard the S.S. Princess Sophia under advisement after two days of argument. The disaster, two years old, killed more than 250 people. Heirs seek permission to sue for individual damages, with total company liability capped at freight revenue from that voyage if granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific Steamship Co
Princess Sophia
Journal students’ city hall beat mystery unfolds
University of Washington journalism students moving by streetcar at six this morning found a book turned into the city hall lost and found. The campus reporter on the city hall beat denies any connection while a Star regular watches the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Washington
City Hall
Cowen Park
Shipping strike in Seattle district declared broken by official
A message from L F Root to Darragh Delaney says the Seattle area shipping strike is inactive. affidavits from Masters Mates and Pilots Pacific deny involvement in disorder and vow compliance with law. The affidavits support a bid to withdraw the recent temporary injunction, with permanent action set for federal court Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darragh Delaney
U. S Shipping Board
Washington, D. C
L. F. Root
Pacific
Seattle
District Court
Veewels
P. Mullen
Washington
Root
Shipping Board
Postmaster Shoots Self in Oregon Town
W E Johnston postmaster at Antelope in The Dulles Oregon area shot himself in the temple with a revolver early today after an audit of post office accounts. He died six hours later at his home. Johnston had served as postmaster for 15 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Dulles, Orc
W. E. Johnston
Antelope
Here
Johnston
Lodge Convention to Begin Monday in District Nine
Neighbors of Woodcraft will hold their ninth district convention in district No. 9 Monday morning at Ballard hall. Guard representation to the grand circle session in Portland on July 11 will be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodcraft
Ballard Hall
Guard
Grand Circle
Portland
Ballard Body Found Likely Suicide, No ID Recovered
Police report a headless man found north of Ballard near Golden Gardens and the Ballard station died by own action. The body showed no struggle, pockets empty, no identification, and items including a Waltham watch and a G N timetable were found. In Washington, Louis J. Rexroth named postmaster at National, Pierce County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Great Northern
Bellingham
W. G. Schwarderhan
Golden Gardens
W. 70Th St
Waltham
G. N
Washington
Louis J. Rexroth
National
Pierce County
Estelle M. Butler
Prospective Greeleys Handling All Editions of Star Today
University of Washington journalism students publish every edition of The Star today. The Star staff handles all departments from Home Brew to editorials and makeup. Notable team members include Managing Editor, City Editor, Telegraph Editor, News Editor, and several copyreaders and reporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeleys
Star Today
School of Journalism
The
University of Washington
Cubs
Today
City
Telegraph
Glengaret Lasser
Council and Park Board Debate Concert Funding
The park board says the city council should appropriate money for summer band concerts while the council contends the funds were already included in the park board budget. The issue may be sent to the corporation counsel’s office for a decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Board
Corporation Counsel
Office For Solution
Striker Out on $1500 Bail in Stabbing Case
Fred Schwalde, 29, a striking seaman, was released from city jail on $1500 bail posted by A. L. Carpenter of the Central Labor council. An affidavit will be filed in federal court Monday alleging the patrolman allowed Wendell Miller to strike William Schur after arresting Schwalde and Schur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Schwalde
A. L. Carpenter
Legal Bureau
Central Labor Council
Schwalde
Fred Bunker
Kresten Mortenson
Carpenter
William Schur
Wendell C. Miller
Schur
Portland Boxer Arrested for Stealing Diamond Stick Pin
Tacoma police say Mike De Pinto of Portland was arrested for theft of a diamond stick pin. He is on parole from the Oregon training school and will be returned to Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Mike de Pinto
Portland
de Pinto
Oregon Training School
Salem
Dowd Installed Secretary for Twentieth Time in Eagles Ceremony
Frank Dowd was installed as secretary for the twentieth time by Seattle Aerie No. 1 of the Eagles lodge at a public ceremony Friday evening. James C. McKnight became worthy president. William W. Morgan, past worthy president, was granted a life membership in Series 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dowd
Seattle Aerie No. 1
The
Eagles’ Lodge
James C. McKnight
William W. Morgan
Soldier Held on Robbery Charges at Camp Lewis
Charles H. Meadows, 22, of the 47th Infantry at Camp Lewis, is held at the city jail on robbery charges. He allegedly, with two others, entered a soft drink stand at 510 King Street about 10:30 Friday night and assaulted proprietor M. Shimada, then fled. Meadows allegedly took $31.10 from the cash register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Meadows
47Th Infantry
Camp Lewis
M. Shimada
King St
Meadows
Japanese Have New Minister of War
Tokio announces Maj. Gen. Yamanishi has succeeded Minister of War Tanaka who resigned. Yamanishi has served as vice minister under Tanaka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Yamanishi
Tanaka
Jail case delays as Skaggs seeks supreme court help
T E Skaggs state director of business control asked the supreme court to block Judge Everett Smith from hearing his contempt case. An alternative writ of prohibition was issued to halt proceedings until the high court reviews aspects of the case. Skaggs had refused Lucille Brown admission to the Industrial Home for Women at Medical Lake, which led to a closure after vetoed appropriation and no legislative change. Women’s clubs urge reopening. funds reportedly remain for another year. Adam Beeler represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skaggs
Everett Smith
Superior Court
Supreme Court
Smith
Skagg
Industrial Home For Women At
Medical Lake
Lucille Brown
Judge Smith
Louis F. Hart
Miss Brown
Adam Beeler
Peggy Joyce Denies Jewel Smuggling Charge
Chicago June 4 Peggy Joyce show girl told U S customs officials she had no jewels with her when investigators opened a smuggling inquiry. Her attorney L G Caldwell declined to explain why she might have disposed of jewels and Chicago friends questioned whether the move aimed to buy bread and butter after leaving her Paris boulevard residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy
Chicago
Peggy Joyce
United States Customs
Pretty Peggy
L. G. Caldwell
Caldwell
Joyce
Boulevard of Paria
Sinn Fein Violence Spreads in Southern Ireland
London reports resumption of Sinn Fein violence may push Britain to recognize a state of rebellion in the south. Officials say no state war, but martial law zones would extend and large military reinforcements sent. Week of June 2 notes 438 arrests and 825 wounded. at least 35 Sinn Fein members died in the Dublin customs house fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sinn Fein
Ireland
Crown
Dublin Customs House
Irish Girl Killed by Misdirected Fire
In Dublin on June 4 Miss Kathleen Wright, daughter of a London vicar, was killed by revolver fire aimed at officers. Two armed men fled on bicycles as crowds watched a game between gentlemen and officers. The fiancé stood nearby and another girl was wounded in the arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Kathleen Wright
London
Here
Tulsa Martial Law Is Lifted After Turbulent Days
Tulsa Okla June 4 civil authorities lifted martial law as 50 overseas service men remained stationed through the city. Relief agencies employed hundreds to care for thousands rendered homeless by three days of terror and fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Sheriff Demonstrates Sharp Aim With Empty Bottle
In a morning office demonstration Matt Starwich sheriff fired a .22 pistol, causing a bottle to explode harmlessly. The blast shattered no furniture and sent staff scattering as a dramatic display proved his marksmanship. A fragment of the old container remains a mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Starwich
Hall
Starci
Starwich
Pie Menu Hints at Normalcy in Spokane
June 4 Spokane reports regular dinner signs at many local restaurants, noting a return to normalcy. Pie prices show that nickel variety peters out as full meals return, with pies still seen as aristocratic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Lays Like Child Case Dismissed in Park Incident
Frank Morran aged 35 was arrested for being willfully idle with out lawful means of support after playing with tennis balls in Madrona park. Judge John Gordon dismissed the case citing lack of evidence or merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrona Park
Frank Morran
John Gordon
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