27 Jun 1921
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1921
Page
1
Fragmentary notes mention Joyce’s lawyer calling her the big offender and a monthly payment allegedly set at 000. Mentions of accidents, a six cylinder car, a Cleveland basement notice, and a vague threat about eyes. A scattered column voice closes with a wry line about men and cooperation.
James Harland, 22, a Cedar garage mechanic, was jailed as police investigated his claim of being held up by four thugs and beaten for a car theft. A wrecked 3200 Stutz later tied to him, while witnesses and doctors’ notes emerged. investigators doubt his tale and probe self theft theory.
A University of Washington graduate recalls starting work at The Star as a housework helper. She describes trials on Queen Anne Hill, meeting a cautious employer, and the need to prove herself while juggling multiple general labor roles.
Margaret J. Burton sues Mount Baker Park and the city for 20000 dollars claiming she was catapulted from a park car last December. She alleges the conductor closed gates on her foot as she alighted and the car lurched forward pinning her to the ground. Tarzan the Terrible airs Saturday.
Marshall Gill youngest son of the late Hiram C Gil died after a tonsil removal operation in Dr E J Stubbs office in the Cobb building Seattle. Officials say death due to a blood clot or air bubble and the family blames no one. Funeral services were held at Bonney Watson's and cremation followed.
The steamer Canastoba of 4904 tons is believed sunk between Wellington New Zealand and Sydney after 60 000 cases of benzine aboard from New York to Sydney went missing. The vessel is 10 days overdue and has had no wireless contact.
Pleading guilty to stealing $65 worth of jewelry from W. H. Miller at 6832 Courtlandt Place June 4, Sandy Robinson received three months in jail and Karl McDonald six months, judge Austin E B Griffitha presiding. Carrollton, Ill sees Jessie Dale jailed for shooting and killing Steven Willis, 14, of Hillview.
A dated note quotes a poet about glory and fate, then condemns evildoers leading to a prison cell. The message asserts wronging others incurs penalties and invokes Chief Seattle's words about fate and justice.
Chief Seattle and Wagner critique city plans to economize on concerts at Lake Union. They argue privates once funded free performances via extra fares and question city gains under public ownership. The pair challenge the board to justify the economic rationale amid Lake Union publicity.
A set of handwritten directives from Chief Seattle addressing restaurateurs boarding house operators motormen and steamboat owners. He urges closed containers for toothpicks safer streetcar speeds near busy stops and reasonable fare levels challenging price gouging on short urban rides.
The column blends nature observations on Puget Sound clams with light society notes. Chief Seattle writes about clam mating, growth, and sinking behavior, then praises Prof. Edmond S. Meany as prolocutor for an event, and announces the upcoming serialization of Tarzan the Terrible starting next Saturday.
Rose Cantrell, 18, held by the women's division at police HQ for investigation after arrest with RK EB, Copenbarger, 20, a circus wrestler, at Spokane Street and Marginal Way Monday. Cantrell described as a Portland girl. Copenbarger claimed marriage in Portland and later confessed taking Cantrell from Portland. Both held on open investigation charges. Cantrell unable to provide Portland address or relatives.
A $500 check found on a car on 19th Ave was turned in to the Lost and Found bureau of the railway. Moments later J. G. Murphy of 208 Maynard Building claimed the owner’s check.
A thief broke in through a window at 2909 South Madison Street and stole two canaries from Mrs. M. Thornquist while she was away on Sunday afternoon.
W. E. Priestley of Seattle says Dr. Sun Yat Sen warned him in Canton that Japan plans to declare war on the United States in 1924. Sun cited cycles of war and urged pressure to gain Pekin recognition while predicting Japan would keep America busy for years. Priestley, importer of Chinese fireworks, has frequent Hong Kong trips and ships large orders for Hitt Fireworks Co.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Hughes and cabinet members reviewing warnings of a possible war with Japan. The telegraph from Thomas F. Millard cites ominous Far East conditions, predicting renewed Anglo Japanese alliance lines may target America and alleging Britain seeks conflict between the two nations.
The Trades Union Congress of Australia passed a resolution protesting the renewal of the Anglo Japanese treaty. It called the pact purely military and germ-werming warfare and urged future Britain agreements be based on social political and economic amenities.
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