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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1921
Page
7
Mrs. John Gage could not keep a secret prompting a quarrel with Mrs. Phelps. Phelps faced second degree assault charges but the judge ruled against that, recommending assault in the third degree and directing the case to the prosecutor.
Sheriff Starwich organizes a force of deputies to collect poll tax from about 15 000 non payers. Costs add at least 1, 5 tax plus possible up to 25 dollars. Deadlines, auctions, and potential seizure of property loom as county treasurer notes 125 000 paid and 140 000 originally listed.
Theatre managers complain that upholstery is being ruined as patrons bring suppers and eat during intermissions. Lighting restrictions force early starts, preventing businessmen from going home for dinner before performances.
Naturalists warn fur bearing animals are being killed so quickly that within 30 years practically none will remain. The warning highlights a dangerous loss of wildlife and species diversity.
A humorous critique of beauty parlor methods by Frances Boardman lampoons how facial repairs transform a face with whitening blush shaving and vermilion lips before revealing high prices and inevitable wash. The piece mocks cosmetic routines and the social pressure on women to maintain appearances.
Berlin dispatch reports a cultural note as Germans shift to shorter American pipes amid street smoking during tense postwar days.
London reports straw hats remain out of favor as many seasons pass. West End dealers note ex servicemen find straw hats too rigid after campaign hats and too expensive for current tastes.
Paris police traced a card directing them to a house where a crime had been committed. They found a mutilated woman’s body. The author of the card, believed to be the slayer, is at large.
Broadway talent Joseph Schildkraut has been signed by Griffith for a three year contract after being recruited from the Jewish stage.
New York reports Ludwig Urban has just arrived after long service as private chef to former Emperor Charles of Austria He asserts he alone holds the secret to tickling the royal palate with his royal goulash.
In New York on June 15 two Hellert brothers Arthur Francia Hellert and Albert Francis Hellert married Grace May Seeley and Edna May Seeley respectively. Both couples share identical middle names, same residence and occupation, with matching addresses.
W. W. Hawkins president of United Press met with President Millerand in a private audience at the Elysee palace in Paris. Molly starring Mabel Normand is half completed.
In Des Moines on June 15 nobles of the Shrine discuss plans to build great hospitals for crippled children. W Freeland Kendrick urges Imperial Council support for a St Louis institution, while Imperial Potentate Br Garretson backs endowing beds in existing hospitals. Selection for imperial outer guard also held.
San Francisco editors report a fashion trend at a shoe conference: shorter skirts pair with lower shoes for fall and winter. Oxfords and Roman sandals gain popularity, black and brown kid and satin leathers lead, with for women ornaments and spats. men urged lighter brown to curb streetwear at formal events.
Hamilton township committee in Trenton passes two ordinances prohibiting dancing and motion pictures on Sundays. A large summer bungalow colony on Washington Crossing protested but failed. In Berlin a wooden statue of Von Hindenburg, once a national idol, is now advertised to be sold for firewood.
Washington June 15 Beer for the sick still seemed distant despite organized government machinery. A congressional row, affecting days in Congress, could delay the move to prohibit all beer. Palmer's medicine ruling and slow commissioner choices stall internal revenue and prohibition rules. Roy Haynes, the new prohibition chief, is studying beer regulations with an eye to revision.
John B. Lynch of Tacoma is named chief state ranger by the Catholic Order of Foresters. Col Howard H. Hanson to address Women’s Commercial club at Blanc’s Thursday noon. San Juan Canning Co plant at Friday Harbor to be sold by the Internal Revenue Department for delinquent taxes Wednesday. Miss Ruth Brown seeks a baby for Campfire Girls 10 day vacation. Funeral services for Mrs Anna C Page held after suicide at Ta coma interurban depot with services at St Clement’s church. Seattle chapter AA Engineers meets Friday. City garbage collection committee reports. Agriculture dept pursues tree that emits poison fatal to flies.
A famous physician warns that many women find relief from suffering with Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound before surgical operations. The ad cites roots and herbs and says thousands worldwide have been saved by taking it in time to avoid operations.
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