08 Jun 1921
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1921
Page
1
Frank Parkinson of Vancouver Washington, once broke and destitute, claims to have earned a fortune in five years by his self styled observation powers. The Star promises his full story starts on this page with a sensational account.
A cloud of ammonia from a Powell building stand sickened bystanders near the waterfront while a bridge crowd fled. meanwhile Seattle lawmakers report Japanese investors forming firms to shield land leases from new alien land laws, names Keene and others driving the scheme.
A published silhouette of the last mayor Councilmen Co. B. Litzgerald is identified as the pedestrian in the University district to Chinatown and seen near Second Ave. The caption notes the image fooled readers and praises his genial uncle presence in public events.
A readers’ letter condemns a large limousine and a Japanese chauffeur in livery as symbols of snobbery. The author contrasts the scene with returning veterans and unemployed workers who seek jobs to support their families, arguing the image mocks Americans who fought for the country.
Frank Parkinson, totally blind since a dynamite accident, runs a Vancouver Camas Portland bus line with four 16 passenger Pullman stages. He opened a candy store earlier, earned trust, and now operates a two hour departure schedule worth about forty thousand dollars. He credits confidence and disciplined effort for his success.
The widow Blanche M. Timbs testified in the murder trial of soldiers Edward M. Filton and three accomplices. She described the last sight of her husband and identified his body in Seattle. The testimony covered timelines, confessed plans, and blood evidence from the botched crime.
The legislature enacted 141 new statutes at its session, affecting all residents. Motorists face the most impact as they must learn the new road rules while other changes apply to various state activities. A notable Anti Jap land owning bill also becomes effective Thursday.
Washington June 8 A D Lasker has agreed to become chairman of the shipping board. Other members named include Admiral Benson the present chairman Frederick I Thompson Meyer Lissner T V Y O Connor Bur gon and C Plummer of Bath Maine.
Chicago and New York magnate J Stanley Joyce claims to have spent over 1.3 million dollars on Peggy Hopkins in a bid to win her affection. Peggy counters with divorce, alleging cruelty and seeking alimony, while Joyce reveals telegrams and rings as proof of their romantic and financial entanglements from 1919 onward.
The Seapool, a 2799-ton steamship, was reported iceberg damaged and sinking after an earlier radar ping. Captain Taylor aboard the Orduna relayed a position near 47.50 N, 48.30 W, 750 miles away, with the Orduna set to reach St Johns, while the Seapool steamer heads toward Newfoundland.
Fire Marshal Harry W. Hurst probes two incendiary blazes in Claiborne apartments and a 1217 St frame building early Wednesday. Oil-soaked rags found in a bathroom, 3 16 a m. damage estimated at 50 dollars and 500 in a Bailey street shop fire. Florence Rackner owns the Bailey street building with losses to contents. Firebug theory noted by Bringhurst. Mrs M By Gray of Ashland Ore drowned in Rock Creek west fork.
Babe Ruth was sentenced to one day in jail and a $100 fine for speeding. He reportedly went to the Tombs but remained in traffic court for the day.
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