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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1921
Page
18
Portland reports a two car crash on the Columbia River Highway near Veil Falls. KD Wilson and Mrs Margaret Garland died after the vehicle plunged 400 feet, others injured as rescue teams hunted for missing occupants.
State Commander orders memorial services for Col F W Galbraith national commander of the American Legion who died in an automobile crash at Indianapolis Messages of condolence wired from officers of Legion groups and a period of mourning observed Colors draped for 30 days Details of Seattle program to be announced by Commander Swale and aides Services set in Cincinnati on Saturday with national executives to elect a new leader after the funeral
A Shelley manuscript purchased for 8500 dollars was resold by the dealer for 250 dollars illustrating a sharp decline in value. The sequence of sales reflects volatile returns on rare literary items.
The article recounts Capt. Bernard's Arctic travels from Taylor Island to King William’s land, tracing early expeditions and the impact of modern traders. He notes dwindling native populations, changing lifestyles, and concerns about caribou and seal hunting as rifles spread.
In Stillman divorce proceedings Anne Stillman will amend her counter charges to allege a woman named Helen spent a night on the yacht Modesty with James A. Stillman in November 1920. An affidavit from the yacht steward supports the claim. Florence Leeds allegedly boarded next day in a jealous display. The defense intends to file the amended answer before the next hearing, likely to be public rather than secret.
A benefit dance at Luna Park tonight by the Alki Auxiliary of the Children’s Orthopedic Hospital aims to endow a bed in the institution. An excellent orchestra is secured and special entertainment features are on the program despite a Thursday error in reporting.
Admiral William Sims addressed the American Luncheon Club praising cooperation of English speaking peoples. He warned against excessive talk but defended his remarks before the English Speaking Union and reiterated views voiced in U S lectures. He refused to reveal his reply to Secretary Denby on quotation accuracy.
President Harding and his cabinet discussed eradicating factional strife in the armed forces. Secretary Denby and Weeks were to seek the president's backing on disciplining Admiral Lima for a London speech disparaging Irish sympathizers. The air service row involving Menoher and Mitchell was also to be reviewed.
Indianapolis June 10 Milto n L Foreman general in the Illness national guard and wealthy Chicagoan who was seriously injured in an automobile accident that killed Frederick W Galbraith national commander of the American Legion was improving today. Henry Ryan director of Americanization work of the Legion also injured was listed as improved.
The Pas Manitoba June 10. Mining men confirm a vein 60 feet wide at Elbow lake in the Athapapaskow region containing free gold. They arrived after news three weeks old and call it Canada’s most important strike to date.
Tacoma June 1 Prosecutor James W Selden prepared to appeal to the supreme court from yesterday's ruling by Superior Judge Walter M French clearing Charles Drury and Gustaf Lindberg directors of the Scandinavian American Building company of all criminal charges connected with the bank's failure Ole Larson, bank president, faces sentencing next week
The Chamber of Commerce invited Meyer Lissner of Los Angeles, named to the Shipping Board on Wednesday, to Seattle on his way to the national capital to meet shipping men and learn Puget Sound needs. Lissner, an admiralty lawyer, has deep knowledge of local shipping conditions through marine legislation work.
London June 10 union executives ordered a referendum to settle the coal strike. The latest owners proposal will be voted on by individual miners for acceptance or rejection.
First steamers from the Lower Yukon arrive at Dawson with barges to lift silver ore from Mayo to coast smelters. They will depart at once and are expected to leave Whitehorse by week’s end.
Local astrologers survey bumps of Sammy Ryzeschewski at the Theosophical hall 100 Lyon building Saturday at 8 p m. A stereopticon birth chart lecture and a biographical sketch of the boy’s life will be featured. Public invited.
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