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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1921

Page

7

June 9 new laws impose land dispossession and vehicle rules

The measures include prohibiting landholding by Japanese and Orientals with forfeiture to the state, police entry only with warrants, and a nautical school closure at the University of Washington. Other changes require rear view mirrors, ban cut outs, restrict absolute divorces to six months, mandate department lettering on autos, force party pledges to primaries, and require pedestrians to use left side after sundown.

Nautical School University of Washington

Dodge Touring Car Price Is Reduced

Dodge Brothers Motor Car Company reduces touring car price by $300 from $1285 to $985. Substantial cuts planned across models but no full list released.

Dodge Detroit Dodge Brothers Motor Car Company

Hunt Profiteers in Agriculture Lines

Washington dispatch says the United States pursues profiteers in agricultural products. A joint agriculture inquiry created by the Lenroot resolution begins today to chase down the main suspect profiting from the agricultural swag.

Hunt Washington United States Joint Commission of Agriculture

Japs to Help Build Railroad in China

Honolulu dispatch reports Japan will finance the eastern Chinese railroad with a loan of 20 000 000 yen about 10 million dollars to be repaid in installments per a Tokyo dispatch to the Nippon Jiji newspaper.

China Honolulu Japan Tokyo Nippu Jiji

Seattle comedian Oscar departs after year at Levy’s Orpheum

Oscar, the comedian audience knew, left Seattle in late May after a year at Levy’s Orpheum. He arrived from San Francisco and had performed nine months with Monte Carter at the Oak theatre before moving on.

Foramen Girard Bergerent Oscar Levy Orpheum Seattle San Francisco Monte Carter Oak Theatre

Mexican President offers friendly commerce treaty to speed U S recognition

Obregon seeks American recognition before signing any formal pact. The proposed treaty would modify parts of the Carranza constitution to protect American property and would pave the way for U S acknowledgment and settlement of U S claims against Mexico. Negotiations continue in Mexico City between Obregon and American envoy George T. Summerlin.

Washington Jones Obregon Mexico United States Mexco Hughes Mexico City George T. Summerlin

Funeral rites for pioneer railroad engineer William E. Tnamilton

Funeral services for William Edward Tnamilton, noted railroad engineer, will be held Friday at the Scottish Rite cathedral followed by burial in Lakeview cemetery.

William Edward Tnamilton Pioneer Scottish Rite Lakeview Cemetery

Calls Dempsey Big Bum Asks Congress To Stop Prize Fight

A House resolution introduced by Representative Gallivan targets the Carpentier Dempsey bout set for July 2. It seeks to bar the world title bout in any state until war veterans receive a bonus. Gallivan criticizes Dempsey as a big bum who dodged the draft and faults Carpentier for slow enlistment.

Dempsey Congress Washington House Representative Gallivan Massachusetts Galivan Carpentier

Secret Service Chief Receives Gold Monogram Ring

Capt. Thomas B. Foster of the United States Secret Service wears a handsome gold monogram ring given by operatives who worked under him. The inscription reads From the bunch. Foster departs Seattle for San Francisco to oversee California district. he is succeeded by W. R. Jarrell.

Thomas B. Foster United States Secret Service Capt. Foster Seattle San Francisco District of California W. R. Jarrell

Exonerated in Blame Verdict for Auto Crash

A sealed verdict in Federal Judge Wheterer s court finds Julius O Reichelderfer and Grace K Reichelderfer not responsible for a July auto crash damaging a government car. The government had sought $400.

Wheterer Julius Oo. Reichelderfer Grace K. Reichelderfer

Toe nail remedy promises rapid relief with Outgro

A noted authority claims a few drops of Outgro on the skin around an ingrown nail reduce inflammation and pain and harden the surrounding skin so the nail turns outward overnight. Outgro is described as a harmless antiseptic for chiropodists, and directions allow any shopper to buy a bottle from the drug store.

The Male Quartet Sings of the Solid South in Cheerful Parody

Frances Boardman notes a theatrical chorus by The Male Quartet praising the Solid South in a satirical chant. The piece highlights loud vocal skill, mentions epizootic blues and Mammy themes, and comments on the group’s stylized references to Rose and sentiment through tuneful noise.

Mother Rose Frances Boardman

Alleged Mrs. Bluebeard En route to Idaho for trial

Mrs Lydia Southard known as feminine Bluebeard is expected to travel from San Francisco to Twin Falls Idaho to face charges of poisoning four husbands and a brother-in-law. She was seen attending an Orpheum show and laughing with Deputy Sheriff and his wife present.

San Francisco Lydia Southard Bluebeard Twin Falls Idaho Honorul Orpheum Southard W. H. Ormesby China Mr. Ormsby

Woman Thanks Ormsbys for Kind Voyage Care

A San Francisco woman expresses gratitude for the humane treatment by Mr. and Mrs. Ormsby during her travel back, praising their care and comfort and noting the voyage was made more tolerable by their kindness. She declines to discuss the case but emphasizes appreciation for the Ormsbys. The statement was written for United Press.

Ormaby Mrs. Ormsby Chinatown Twin Falls Southard Honolulu Navy Jason San Pedro United Press San Francisco Calif Ormsbys Mr. Ormsby

Immigrants Stacked in New York Harbor Ships

Thousands of migrants are jammed in the holds of 12 ships in New York harbor awaiting landing under the new immigration limit. Feeble elderly Italians, children from Czecho Slovakia, and other refugees face weeks at sea with no baths as Commissioner Wallis seeks congressional aid and an amendment to ease care. Ships continue arriving as quotas fill within days of the law taking effect.

Paul RE. Mallon New York New York Harbor Italy Czecho-Slovakia Central Europe Fred A. Wallis Washington Congress United States

Soldier funds wasted says Herbert W Walker

Representative Robinson of Kansas accuses the federal board for vocational education of waste in the soldier rehabilitation program. He warns the current policy could cost $10,000 per disabled soldier and says $1.0 billion may be spent with only 3,000 rehabilitated at $45,000 each. He cites $8 million paid to wounded men and $3 million in salaries in April 1921 plus funding for mushroom schools and promoters.

Herbert W. Walker Washington Federal Board For Vocational Education Representative Robinson Republican Kansas Robinson

Free fish giveaway at Millionaire club draws relief effort

The Millionaire club at 98 W. Main St offers 4,000 pounds of fish free to deserving families. Applicants must bring a container to carry the fish away. The club also seeks trousers and underwear for jobless individuals in need.

Millionaire Club W. Mainst. Oll

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