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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1921
Page
12
June 21 reports describe Washington’s gambling craze with crowds around a blackboard announcing race results. Officials face traffic chaos and bettors fill streets while workers in government buildings wager daily sums mounting to a significant total.
London June 21. A treaty between the British government and African chieftains sets a maximum price of 25 dollars for brides on the east coast of Africa and calls for stopping profiteering in marriage trade.
George Smith aged 28 was sentenced to two years at McNeil Island penitentiary after pleading guilty before Federal Judge Jeremiah Neterer to raising a federal reserve note. He was indicted by a grand jury and has a lengthy prior record of imprisonment for grand larceny and related offenses.
David Wiess pled guilty to violation of the national prohibition act and was sentenced Monday by Federal Judge Jeremiah Neterer to 60 days in the county jail.
The investigation reveals widespread gambling among Government Printing Office workers forcing suspensions and threats of general dismissal. Women and men reportedly spend more time on farm charts and dope sheets than duties. A former secretary saved 3000 dollars to gamble and now drives a taxicab, struggling for meals and a bed.
The article excerpts a political clash as Croson defends public schools, urging investment in education with Nelson rallying for higher taxes to support free textbooks and teachers. Pierce and King county leaders call for tax reductions and budget cuts to curb expenses while still funding essential services.
The ex German U-boat No. 117 was sunk by naval planes about 60 miles off Hampton Roads after two attacks dropping 12 bombs. First attack at 10:23 used three aircraft with one direct hit. second attack at 10:32 dropped nine bombs, hitting near the conning tower. Two aviators, Lt Col C C Culver and an observer, survived a crash and were rescued, uninjured.
A naval NC-7 plane caught fire over Middleground lighthouse in Hampton Roads. Seven crewmen were rescued by a tug after the chief radio operator, unconscious, was pulled from the burning craft by E. J. Applegate who swam to the plane. The aircraft was en route to bombing tests near Norfolk with fixed explosive fittings.
Rainier-Noble post named July delegates to the American Legion state convention at Hoquiam. Included are Charlies H. Paul as at large, George M. Brazer Phil Tindall Paul Edwards Bruce MacGregor Dr Walter Kelton Gerge Salzman Thomas Nash Lieut Gov W. J. Coyle Hervey Lindley J. R. Dean W. S. Pollittx Louis Schwellenbach Malcolm Douglas Alvin Hawkins Tom Patterson Maurice Thompson Thomas Haphmond Harry Weingarten Act Younger H. E. MacDonald Hazel Smith and Frances Rotch.
President Suzzallo of the University of Washington announced the Alice Mc Dermott fund of 100000 to study tuberculosis and investigate radium cures at the graduation exercises. He also noted the Nellie Clayton Sands legacy about 20000 to be loaned to needy students to finish college courses.
San Francisco reports prominent San Francisco real estate dealer Robert G. Ray fell to his death in the Merced River near Yosemite after slipping from a rock and being swept into rapids. R. C. Rappen of Oakland attempted a rescue but Ray struck a submerged rock and was rendered unconscious.
Rev Ambrose M. Bailey, pastor of the First Baptist church, was chosen president of the Ministerial Union of Seattle Monday. Other officers include Rev Russel F. Thrapp, Rev J D Hudson, and Rev E G Randall as secretary treasurer of the organization.
A benefit concert for the Theodora home will be held Tuesday evening June 28 at the Metropolitan theatre. The home is run by the Volunteers of America and is one of the best known institutions in the Northwest.
Terrific floods sweep across Kyushu and Hita districts with at least 180 deaths and 23 villages under water. More than 600 houses washed away near Kyushu as heavy rains inundate streets and bridges, forcing residents to take to trees and roofs. Near Fukuoka, near 100000 residents suffer damage.
June 21 Amundsen arrives in Seattle to be joined by two young girls from the Arctic whom he will escort to Norway for education. He was stranded near Cape Serge when the Maude sank, ending the rescue voyage and delaying his next expedition.
The Sulgrave Institution of America restored the Tudor manor once home to George Washington’s ancestors in Northamptonshire at a cost of 160000 dollars. The ceremony included unveiling a bust of Washington as the mansion becomes a memorial and caretaker of historic ties.
In Aberdeen on June 21 more than 1,000 members of Eagles lodges from the state are in session for the 22nd annual convention. Officers will be elected today.
A mass meeting will be held at 8 tonight at First Presbyterian Church to stimulate public interest in the Ruth School for Girls opening July 1. Dr. M. A. Matthews will preside. The Ruth School will serve delinquent and refractory girls.
Four federal agencies join the search for missing vessels off Cape Hatteras after Deering piles ashore with sails set and cargo intact. A lone parrot and a note claim captors seized the crew, including Captain William B. Wormell of Portland.
Washington reports the Mary Celeste mystery is recalled by the Cape Hatteras case of 1872. The sailing vessel was found adrift with sails set, dinner prepared, a deck of cards scattered, and the captain's son's toys left behind. The fate of the crew remains unexplained.
New York June 21 The steamer William OBrien identified as one of five U S vessels missing in mysterious circumstances Lawrence Richey Hoover aide said the ship disappeared about two months ago roughly 700 miles offshore after a dispute between the captain and chief engineer sparked a return voyage before a new engineer joined the vessel never came back.
Pacific Typesetting Company sues International Typographical Union for 420,090 claiming its workers were called out on a sympathetic strike against other shops in Seattle. The suit names Seattle officials of the union as defendants.
Religious workers in the city intensified fundraising to secure 75000 dollars for a church center at the University of Washington. They aimed to complete subscriptions by night, the original deadline for the drive.
Mary Kelly, 27, of 1611 Terry, arrested Monday night at home. flask of whisky and home brew bottles seized. gallons of brew mash seized. J. B. Conway, 27, arrested at Second Ave and Washington. quart moonshine bottle seized. Both held on liquor charges. Otis Johnson, 20, commits suicide at Lake View Sanitarium Soap Lake.
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