09 Jun 1921
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1921
Page
1
A jumble of items from a newspaper page includes theater ads, fashion tips, census notes, and a small gag about a hotel name. Mentions of Sir Thomas Lip, Tukwila city council, and a library war book mix with a car bargain and humorous quips about knights and jitneys.
Prosecuting Attorney Malcolm Douglas vows to challenge white owned holding companies aiding Japanese in land and lease ownership under a new state law taking effect June 10. He predicts injunctions and court actions to test the law while noting transfers to Enter pion Saeco Co and Campus mateom Co by W A and EB H Keene. White guardianships for Japanese children are being approved in superior court, masking ownership through American born minors.
A silhouette puzzle teases the head of a great civic experiment and his henchmen who levy tribute on every Seattle resident. The silhouette hints at a controversial figure, with the name promised for tomorrow. yesterday featured Dan Landon, a lawyer and state official.
Crown Prince Hirohito told United Press in Paris he hopes for ongoing Anglo Japanese cooperation for world peace and mutual benefit. The interview marked a rare in person meeting for the guarded heir to Japan’s oldest dynasty and he expressed a desire to visit the United States someday.
Public criticism accuses the Lewis Lester company of profiteering and warns the Park Board against signing a decade long Woodland park concession contract. Editorial urges open bidding, arguing a better deal could be secured for refreshments tobacco boating and related services while protecting the public.
Claire Dulac recounts a White Cross undercover pursuit in Seattle against a Chinese narcotics network linked to Eddie Hugh a Chinatown contact. The narrative describes a staged drug deal, federal tricks, and a late night stakeout at the Milwaukee hotel as agents close in on the syndicate.
Lewiston rancher Knutson defends against Myrtle Schott who claims a December 1920 engagement and a broken promise to marry. He counters that the alleged $50,000 settlement is excessive, alleging he provided $675 fur, clothing, and $20 weekly support for eight months. Lawyers for both sides present arguments as trial assignment occurs.
Alice Chin 17 sues Hong G. Dew for 10000 in superior court claiming engagement announced in Chinatown was not consummated. She says he shamed her by failing to keep his promise. Dew has interests in Sim Wan Co and Quong Wing Co on Washington Street. She attached his Dexter Horton National Bank account.
Donald McDonald state prohibition director is confined to his home Thursday with diphtheria. The prohibition office is in charge of Inspector Sylvester A. Moore.
In open court Judge C. Dalton set a date for Mrs. Marion McDonnell to accompany W. T. Moore, charged with abandonment and non support, shopping with him. Moore offered $60 for his family's comfort but would not permit his wife to spend it.
Seattle park commissioners plan final action Friday morning on a 10 year concession deal with Lewis Lester company for Woodland Park. A lease is being prepared by Corporation Counsel Walter F. Meier and the board has formally awarded the concession though the contract is not signed. The price clause will cap charges at levels prevailing elsewhere. The park board meeting begins at 9 30 in the Haller Building office.
The Admiral line steamer Admiral Evans, en route from San Francisco to Portland,Developed engine trouble off the northern California coast and was towed into Humboldt Bay 300 miles north of San Francisco for repairs, according to sparse reports.
Ole Larson, president of the defunct Scandinavian-American bank, denied a new trial by Judge Askren, faces sentence Monday for borrowing money illegally from the bank after recent conviction.
In Toledo on June 9 machine guns rifles pistols and sulphur candles were used by police to end a siege at 611 Walnurst as James E. Kelly a waiter who killed Patrolmen Harry Dowell and Harold Mossberg and held off officers died with two gunshot wounds. He had fired at officers and declared no policeman would take him alive as Nellie Key attempted to collect 75 for room rent.
In Denver Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor urged union men to refuse Open Shop products to defeat the movement. He said the federation’s forthcoming annual convention opening next Monday will aid in cracking the Open Shop. John L. Lewis of Indianapolis travels toward Denver as potential rival to Gompers for convention officers.
John Golden, international president of the United Textile Workers of America, died at his Brooklyn home today.
Seattle street car officials warn residents about increasing carelessness with dental health as a lighthearted look at the city’s habits. The column notes the public’s casual attitude toward appearance amid daily urban life.
Washington June 9 Charges of price collusion and production restraint to keep prices high were leveled against the West Coast Lumbermen's Association by the Federal Trade Commission in a special report to Congress. The commission says the Douglas fir region includes lum ber and logger interests in the Pacific Northwest and notes fir lumber wholesale prices rose 300 to per cent between 1915 and 1920 despite some reductions.
R Winnidge president of the West Coast men s association said at the Erhauser Lumber Company offices in ert that he had not read the federal trade commission charges and preferred to read them first The investigation began 18 months ago with inspections in the Southern pine region He complained the commission misrepresented the industry and that an official reply would be provided after charges are known R B Allen secretary general manager is in the East with Ralph J D Brown reachable this morning.
The jury expected today to hear Edward M. Filion Camp Lewis soldier and three others on first degree murder charges in the killing of Tacoma taxi driver Al Timbs. Testimony closed yesterday with final arguments. jurors face life imprisonment death or acquittal options. Timbs widow testified on opening day. The trial of George W. Sharp and the others will proceed in order.
A tiny baby was found on John Berger's doorstep at 2213 17th Ave early Thursday. Berger did not keep the child, citing his own family, and contacted police to find a temporary home while authorities search for the mother.
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