09 Mar 1921
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1921
Page
1
A reader argues early feeding shapes a child’s eating habits. Mothers should plan age appropriate meals, offer foods at regular intervals, and avoid catering to a child’s whims. If a child refuses, skip meals to encourage later acceptance, to prevent lifelong digestion issues.
Polish reports say Grand Duke Michael brother of the former amar commands anti Bolshevik troops in Siberia. He has captured prisoners and leads forces recalled by General Semenoff in the region.
Moscow dispatch reports the Petrograd government bulletin promising harsh action against counter revolutionaries the day after proclaiming the earth will be cleansed of traitors.
Warsaw dispatch reports war minister Borie Savinkoff warned the Kron uprising against the Bolsheviks would fail but predicted a Central Russia spring uprising. He said workers would join the army to overthrow the Bolsheviks.
Ronsian fortress Kronstadt and Marebele island stronghold reported aflame today after a long bombardment by Soviet guns.
Vanderlip the American financier, who secured a vast Kamchatka Siberia tract for development, has been in Stockholm and is reportedly in Moscow. He is arranging negotiations with the Soviet government in a deal valued over a billion dollars, aiming to back U.S. and foreign ventures.
A federal jury convicting Brock on drug charges led to a four month sentence. The ruling covers counts tied to peddling illegal substances with no duplicate charges found in the docket.
Former Seattle mayor C B Fitzgerald and Councilman John E Carroll both won seats on the city council while A Lou Cohen also secured a council post. Bolton narrowly lost his bid and charter amendments were mostly defeated with one date change proposal passing. About 44,000 votes were cast with over 25 percent rejecting amendments.
Ambassador J. W. Davis left London for the United States accompanied by a group of ambassadors and British officials, departing from Waterloo station.
Alex Hunter, an employee at a Cumberland soft drink shop, frightened by two deputy sheriffs investigating another matter caused a disturbance. Deputies seized a bottle and took him to the county jail on Tuesday.
British warships spotted off Cuxhaven as Allied blockades discussed to enforce reparations terms. General Gaucher orders seizure of all German arms in occupied zones with strict house searches planned. police may keep bayonets and revolvers. Sentries guard rail stations and bridgeheads while troops bivouac in parks and move to schools and public buildings repurposed as barracks.
Ardmore residents view the Clara Hamon murder trial with restrained interest. Mrs. Jake Hamon arrives to seek justice, aided by attorney "Ropes" O'Brien famed for his courtroom deftness, as the settled frontier town braces for testimony on blackmail and betrayal surrounding Jake Hamon’s death.
London March 9 Andrew Bonar Law announced plans to seize 50 percent of the value of German exports as a step to secure reparations. The measure will be enacted through a forthcoming bill in Parliament.
Berlin dispatch reports German politicians including pacifists celebrating what they call outwitting the Allies by provoking violations of the Versailles treaty. Professor Walter Schuecking, noted pacifist reader, says the allies erred in occupying German territory and breaking treaty provisions.
Washington reports that American troops will remain on the Rhine until the dispute between the Allies and Germany over reparations is resolved. The decision reflects ongoing allied efforts to stabilize the postwar situation and secure border area security.
Washington March 9 President Harding named Dr C E Sawyer personal physician and brigadier general to undertake a survey of public health agencies. The aim is to increase efficiency across agencies and was announced at the White House today.
President Harding encounters bipartisan Senate criticism reminiscent of Woodrow Wilson’s battles over personal appointments. The controversy centers on Harding’s plan to name Dr. C. K. Sawyer, his physician, and brigadier general, to top posts, sparking confirmation debates.
Federal agents raided a rooming house at 1311 Third Ave while awaiting grand jury action. Proprietor R. O. Marey and waiter Don Evans were arrested after 15 quarts of liquor were found cached on the premises, across from prohibition headquarters. Marey posted $500 bail. Jane Marey remained jailed in lieu of $1,000 bail.
President Harding sent four nominations to the Senate including Charles I Sawyer as brigadier general of the reserve corps and F Parker Gilbert Jr Bloomfield N J Ewing La Porte St Louis and Nicholas Kelly as assistant secretaries of the treasury incumbents named with the list. Sheriff Matt Starwich earned the sobriquet Honest Matt after recovering a pocketbook containing about $4000 found in the county city building.
Extra precautions were taken today to guard King Alfonso and the royal family after the assassination of Premier Dato by syndicalists. Dato was shot 27 times as he left Congress, signaling a syndicalist attempt to terrorize the government and seize control.
President Harding sent his initial message to Congress from the White House shortly after noon urging Senate ratification of the Colombian treaty. The message arrives as a special session considers the measure along with other treaties.
Arbor week proclamation by Mayor Hugh M. Caldwell calls everyone to plant trees and work outdoors next Wednesday. Citizens urged to clear yards, plantings, and cleanup tasks as part of the citywide effort.
A widow Mrs Mildred Emme and her 13 year old daughter Dorothy were burglarized at 4127 Fremont Ave as a man claiming to be an ex service man searched the house and threatened to kill them. A nearby officer stood outside and detectives pursued a separate robbery. The entry marked a third break in two years with prior thefts including fur value and cash. Dorothy described a terrifying scene with a flashlight, long bony hands, and demand for money and diamonds.
Washington report shows American women consume nearly 20 billion cigarettes yearly, boosting total cigarette sales and tax receipts. Officials blame women for a main share of the 66 percent rise in manufacturing and sale, with 50 billion cigarettes bought in the just ended fiscal year and a $151 million tax take for 1920.
Gov Hart signed House Bill 79, the anti Japanese land ownership act, with an emergency clause dropped by engrossing error. The measure takes effect 90 days after adjournment. In Portland, Mayor Baker defended a ban on hotel licenses for Orientals, with the city commission backing him.
Mrs Mayme Wood awoke at midnight to a burglar entering via a window. The intruder demanded money from her purse, threatened to kill, and left with the cash after a tense confrontation. A police officer on the corner did not notice the break in. The Wood family tax payment of 60 dollars had just been made.
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