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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1921

Page

4

Woman in Hysterics at Trial in Goodyear Executive Case

Chicago June 18 Mrs Cora Orthwein burst into hysteria in court as Prosecutor Lloyd Heth described the murder of Herbert Zeigler Goodyear executive shot in the back. He alleged Zeigler was visiting the apartment, paid rent and gave $250 monthly, while Orthwein claimed she acted as he tried to break in. The case centers on jealousy and a night of revelry leading to Zeigler’s death.

Chicago Cora C. Orthwein Lloyd Heth Zeigler Mra Orth wWein Heth Herb Orthwein Charlotte Lewinsky

Organized labor gains as wage cuts boost unions

Denver observers say wage reduction by large employers advancing the American plan strengthens the AFLs anti open shop drive. Matthew Woll cites wage cuts and unemployment as fueling union membership gains while Gompers heads sessions amid re election speculation.

J. L. O’sullivan Denver Colo Organized Labor Matthew Woll American Federation of Labor United Press Woll Executive Council D. C. Bailey Samuel Gompers Federation Gompers

University of Washington to Graduate 373 in Record Class

Commencement week runs from Saturday June 18 to Monday. Alumni day Class day and Phi Beta Kappa banquet occur Saturday. Baccalaureate address Sunday 11:00 am in Meany hall by Dean Shailer Matthews of the University of Chicago Divinity School. Graduation address Monday 10:30 am in Meany hall by Alfred H. Upham president of the University of Idaho.

University of Washington Phi Beta Kappa Meany Hall Shailer Matthews Divin Y School University of Chicago Alfred H. Upham The Univeristy of Idaho

Butchers Devour A Ton Of Meat At Local Union Barbecue

More than a ton of meat was devoured at the Meat Cutters local union annual barbecue at Fortuna Park on Sunday. Ivan De Villiers, known as the flying cowboy, was unable to perform a parachute jump after his plane punctured a pontoon earlier that day.

Fortuna Park Ivan de Villiers

Waffle Queen from Berkeley Wins at Wellesley Baking Contest

Miss Margaret Smith of Berkeley California is named waffle queen at Wellesley College after winning a baking contest. The title honors her skill in waffles and marks her as a standout participant.

Margaret Smith Berkeley Cal Wellesley College

Veteran with wooden leg recalls taunt by two strangers

Alfred Bouture of Kirkland, a World War I veteran who served five years and was wounded, recounted an incident in Seattle after leaving Seattle General Hospital. He said two young men mocked his wooden leg at Third and Madison, and he expressed the pain caused by such sneers.

Alfred Bouture Kirkland Canada Seattle General Hospital Third Madison

1000 Babies Enter Health Week Here

One thousand infants are entered for clinical tests as Baby Health Week opens Tuesday on the Bon Marche fourth floor. Each child will be examined and rated by government standards. Sessions run four days with 2 p.m. talks on infant care by authorities, under the Seattle Federation of Women's Clubs.

Seattle Federation of Women's Clubs Seattle Federation of Women’s Clubs James & Merrihew Me Enene Bon Marche

Harding Sends In Nominations to the Senate

President Harding transmitted several nominations on June 13 including Julius Klein of Massachusetts for director of the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce, Col. Robert Emmett Challan of the coast artillery corps for brigadier general, James C. Kinsler of Nebraska for U S attorney in district of Nebraska, and John McCabe of San Francisco for assayer in the mint at San Francisco.

Washington Harding Senate Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce Julius Klein Massachusetts Regular Army Robert Emmett Challan Coast Artillery Corps United States District of Nebraska James C. Kinsler Nebraska San Francisco John McCabe

Bear is Dead Long Live Bear in West Seattle

West Seattle reports Bruin the bear slain in a struggle with Patrolmen J H Stoddard and M B Arbogast Saturday. Mrs Bruin and cub Bruin Jr. appeared Sunday in a chicken yard at John Guest 1283 West Myrtle St. Police anticipate tracking the two bears anew, hoping to bag Nos 3 and 4 while disguising as Russian squirrels for the pursuit.

West Seattle Bruin J. H. Stoddard Arbogast Stoddard

Woodland park picnic and city notes from Seattle area

Phinney Ridge residents picnicked Sunday in Woodland park while garden clubs plan beautification programs for Seattle. Other items include talks on church and school plans, city officials and naval observatory leaders visiting, and local civic meetings about parks, funds, and religious centers.

Phinney Ridge Woodland Park Seattle Garden Club Fortuna Park Michigan Pennsylvania Temple de E. Cherry U. S. Public Health Hospital Board Willows Farm John Hoogewerff Naval Observatory Washington D. C J. J. Wettrick Public Utilities Department Hays Magnolia Bluff Robert Burt Magnolia Blvd City Park Commissioners Berkeley Cal Vancouver B. C Bellingham Sand Point Naval Air Base Milton B. MclIntosh Far Eastern Department Pearson Engineering Corporation Washington Annex City University Campus

Catholic Order of Foresters to Open Tenth Convention in Seattle

The Catholic Order of Foresters will open its tenth annual convention in Seattle Tuesday at 9 am with a Mass at St. Alfons church located near W 68th Ave and 15th Ave NW. The meeting will be held in the hall adjoining the church. The article also notes Sweden’s longest mile and China’s shortest mile as a separate fact.

Catholic Order Washington Catholic Order of Foresters Seattle St. Alfons Church W. 68Th 15Th Ave N. W

Officials open road link around Seward Park peninsula

City officials and leaders of the Automobile Club of Western Washington dedicate a new roadway encircling Seward Park peninsula as part of Seattle's park boulevard system. The piece notes the park’s ongoing development and civic progress.

Seward Park Autombile Club Washington Seattle Park Boulevard Seward Park Peninsula

Boys Stage Circus for Orthopedic Hospital Fund

A neighborhood circus at 3202 Irving Street led by Karl Knight Teddy Haller and George Hitchings raised 4.15 for the Children's Orthopedic Hospital. An accompanying street parade featured comb blowers and a kettle drum. May hospital report shows 67 patients discharged with 34 cured 10 improved and 2 unimproved.

Irvings#t Karl Knight Teddy Haller George Hitchings Children’s Orthopedic Hospital

Seattle Time on Bridge Stock Extension

Seattle extends the deadline by ten days to finish paying 40000 dollars toward the proposed 500000 dollar steel toll bridge over the Columbia River. The Chamber of Commerce committees are informing business leaders about benefits from the bridge construction. Seattle has raised 25000 dollars so far.

Seattle Columbia River Chamber of Commerce

Rose Show Set for Portland and Seattle Exhibition Clash

A Portland rose show with Seattle’s annual event competing will occur this June 23. H. C. Collier of the society recently returned to Portland after acting as organizer for the rose exhibition. The text notes a rough line about a fishing trip and misreads.

Seattle Portland H. C. Collier Society

Bargain Prices on Household Goods at Union Street Basement

Summer Home oil lanterns drop to 1.39 while Willow Clothes Baskets sell for packing. Gray enamel items including tea kettles 90c to 1.75 and coffee pots 60c to 2.00. 14 quart dish pans 75c. Wash boilers now 1.50. Optimus Swedish oil stoves 4.98. Milk cans 34c. White porcelain slop jar 2.49. Union Street basement sale.

Union Street

Retail Catalog Teaser of Baby and Home Goods

Assorted toilet baskets in three sizes priced at 95c. Nursery chairs white enameled down from 6.00 to 10.00 now 4.95. Silk-tufted comforters pink or blue hand embroidered at 1.95. Knitted bootees pink or blue 25c. Machine knitted sweater pink blue and white. Infants slips lace trimmed hand made 1.35.

Wash Goods for Summer Clothes Catalog

White Nainsook 86 inches wide soft even finish 25¢ Flowered Organdie 40 inches wide floral patterns lengths 2 to 6 yards Strip ed Madras Shirtings 32 or 36 inches wide white grounds 30¢ Beach Cloth white 36 inches wide suitable for outing skirts and suits 29¢ White Gabardine plain or fancy weave 34 and 86 inches lengths 2 to 44% yards Fine White Voiles plain weave 38 and 40 inches wide lengths to 8 yards 30¢

American Lady Corsets Listed With Varying Prices

The listing describes American Lady Corsets including a 2.50 pink coutil model for slender figures with hose supporters and a 3.50 long skirt corset for average figures. Also noted is a two toned heavy brocade corset with Wallace ribbon trim priced at 5.50, located on the second floor.

Wallace

Also Mentioned on This Page

Carl Victor Little Herbert P. Zeigler Mr. Bruin Mrs. Bruin Cub A. P. Klein Dunlap Baptist Church Washington Observatory New Jersey BON Marche Bargain Basement Georgette Jade Copenhagen Jersey Cheney Bros Sweden China Rembrandt Hildren Merchant Windows Isi Women's Staff Registration Anna A. Jenkins Victor Zednick EB. K. Rinehart J. M. Cunningham Harry Erwin D. A. Seibert Frank L. Parker Griswold William Hovey A. J. Just Noriluaton Assistanls J. W. Hees W. T. Lopp H. BE. Mallett J. H. Dietrich FE. D, DePue Carl Reeves George Wheeler W. E. Barnhart R. F. Weeks W. 8. Griswold Ethel D. Blakistone Henry Landes Maud Parker Helen Reynolds Orthopedic Hospital Madras Teenie-Weenie Garment Co
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