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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1921
Page
8
Portland reports a 40 year old mother abandoned her husband and two daughters with her invalid mother taking $6,000 to flee to California with 22 year old Rollo Johnson. A warrant has been sworn for the pair by Ellsworth McGonigal and authorities in Southern cities are notified to apprehend them.
Secretary of the Navy Denby approves four final awards for ship operated aircraft designs. Wright Company receives 16000 dollars, G Elias & Fros 10000, Curtiss Airplane Corporation 5000, and Alexander Klemin 2000.
Officers and crew of the Wyoming will arrive for the July Fourth celebration in Seattle. Dr Walter S Kelton chairs the reception committee for the seventh of July organization. The Arkansa arrives June 7 and the New York June 8 and will be met in similar fashion.
Amendments to the constitution of the American Association of Engineers, passed last month at the National convention, were read to the Members of the local chapter by J. W. A. Bolling, Seattle delegate, at the semi monthly meeting in the Fine Arts Club building last night.
London report says Lord Byng, famed WWI general, has accepted the post of governor general of Canada. At 65, he was made a baron in 1919 in recognition of war service and has served in the British army since 1883.
Funeral services for Philip Heard, who died after an automobile accident last Sunday, will be held Sunday at 2 p m at the parlors of the Cremation Society of Washington.
Pioneers from across the state will gather in Madison Park to swap yarns and reminiscences in a two day assembly. Members must have lived in the state at least 40 years to qualify for pioneer status and will elect officers Tuesday at 1 p m. A noon dinner Wednesday will follow the session with Daughters of pioneers and the auxiliary helping serve.
R H Harris university student and driver of the auto that crashed through the Montlake bridge railing and a car with Japanese occupants. Yayo Ku wai’s death pending coroner investigation. No charges until facts are known. Bremerton reports Wes ley Ernest Harris, died in France while serving with United States Marines arriving home.
The Pantages opens a feature billed with Trixie Friganza headlining at the Moore theater. Joe Roberts and The Poster Piruettes appear with music, dance, and a new “Velvet Fingers” episode. The Metropolitan hosts Mary with a George Cohen company, while Buck Jones stars in Firebrand Trevison at the Palace.
President Harding and Mrs. Harding left the White House for a weekend rest at Senator Knox’s Valley Forge estate. The party includes Brig. Gen. Sawyer and George B. Christian, with Secret Service and press in tow. They plan to tour Revolutionary War sites and discuss foreign affairs and the pending peace resolution. A second item reports the first shipment of silver ore from Keno Hill reaching Dawson, Yukon Territory for smelting.
An advertisement by R. Long promotes Eatonic as a quick relief for neuralgia linked to an upset stomach. It urges keeping the stomach healthy, describes Eatonic as taking up and carrying out excess acidity and gases, and notes a big box is inexpensive with a druggist’s guarantee.
Washington reports push for immediate congressional appropriation of 700 million dollars to satisfy railroads’ so called additional claims. Proposals include a 15 year repayment plan while railroads estimate they are owed 800 to 1 billion. President Harding is urged to act though treasury strain and weak economy temper enthusiasm.
Burglars gained entry to the Seabold postoffice last night through a side window in the general store that houses the office and escaped with only five dollars in change.
Chances for recovery of K. A. Mortensen and Fred H. Bunker, both strikers, improve in city hospital. Mortensen injuries, once deemed fatal, now show potential for recovery.
Coroner's jury recommends safety devices at all railroad crossings following the inquest into the deaths of four year old Dolores Wilmes and three year old Margaret Stewart. The children died when their car was struck by a locomotive at Cedar Mountain last Tuesday. Mother Mrs. E J Wilmes of Seattle remains hospitalized in Renton.
Two hundred fifty children will attend the Bikar Cholom Sunday school outing on June 5 at Woodland Park. Pupils meet at 9 a.m. in the classrooms and depart for the park at 10. Twelve prizes will be awarded in contests. Organizers include Mrs. R. Lurie and Mrs. H. Selesnick with others listed.
Francois Haby once the Kaiser's barber and keeper of the famous mustache is hospitalized after being struck by a bicycle while walking on Unter den Linden in Berlin. The incident occurred as he was leaving a city street.
One hundred Canadians attended the dance given by the Seattle post of the American Legion as honor guests last night.
County Auditor D. E. Ferguson was restrained by court Friday from firing Thomas Irving, the county custodian of voting machines. Judge Walter M. French granted the injunction, ruling Ferguson could not discharge Irving as planned.
Dr. William K. McKibben secretary of the Seattle China famine relief committee sent a certified check for 5000 dollars to the national headquarters of the China famine relief fund in New York City. This marks the first installment of money raised during Chinatown carnival week.
Mrs Julia Brown visited the home of John Mayorowitz and accused him of stealing her false teeth. She refused an X ray to prove the claim and the magistrate dismissed the case.
Spokane leaders indicate support for rolled hose fashion and no strong opposition to a possible knee limit ordinance. The mayor declines comment while the council agrees to view the issue with favor and consider a downward revision if needed.
A Chilean mountain is described as an almost solid mass of iron ore, highlighting its substantial mineral concentration and potential economic importance. The report notes the unusual geological feature and its significance for ore extraction.
In Chicago on June 4 three bandits were shot during a police chase through the Shore district. A fourth escaped after the auto crash and the assailants were shot as they attempted to flee. Two hospital patients with criminal records identified the police actions.
In Portland on June 4 Hong, head of a Far trading company, collected a $10000 duty on 1980 cases of firecrackers imported through the steamer Togue. The new tariff would have raised the duty further if the vessel had arrived four days earlier. Firecrackers remain banned in Oregon for celebrations and cannot be sold locally. Lee Hong finds markets in California and Washington.
In Evreux France on June 4 investigators probe the double suicide of Mr and Mrs Brochent both ages around 70 who hanged themselves at their residence on the same day and hour.
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