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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1921
Page
3
A Seattle employer advertises for two men willing to invest $1,000 each on a shared basis. Promised returns include $6 to $8 per day and about $150 monthly profit, with logging work expected to cut costs and increase output. investments are stated as secured. Contact details point to Mr. Potter and a Washington address for inquiries.
A fragmented directory page lists multiple Seattle area attorneys and professional services. Entries mention patent law, consulting, chiropractors, dancing instruction, loans, optical services, medical doctors, piano tuners, and building trades with street addresses and telephone hints. The text reads like a cluttered business directory excerpt with numerous names and firms.
A boy chased into the street by workmen was struck by F. A. Provine’s auto at Rainier and Norton, bruised. T. Smeltser, 74, injured by Mra. G. Tt. Barnea’s car at N 4ietet and Woodlawn. Other injuries include a Filipino child and several youths with addresses listed as 26th Ave NW, Ashworth, Trenton, and Woodlawn avenues.
Washington dispatch reports Maj. George W. Peaumont of Seattle, formerly of Lima Ohio, identified as the man who sent Pershing the telegram ending World War I. He is to be named U S marshal in Alaska to direct a new war against criminals.
Former army officer faces arrest over the death of Major Alexander P. Cronkhite at Camp Lewis a year earlier. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney John D. Carmody says evidence from the army board supports murder findings. He notes the prosecutor's office has no jurisdiction in the case.
Federal Judge Bean quashed the indictment against Fred Morris founder of Morris Bros Inc charged with false affidavits on John Etheridge citizenship papers Etheridge a British born citizen later became president of Morris Bros Inc Etheridge now faces trial on a charge of absconding with 100000 worth of bonds just before the firm collapsed affecting 3500 investors across the Northwest.
The body of Theo. Carr age 60 who died March 18 at the county hospital is held by county authorities. Sheriff Matt Starwich seeks friends or relatives and Carr’s last known address was the Norman hotel 89 Yester way.
The post office department asks for complete addresses on all mail to Shanghai. Without full addresses, delivery cannot be guaranteed.
Phoenix March 21 The Central Bank of Phoenix suspended business and its affairs were taken over by the State Superintendent of Banks Fairfield. Deposits on the last call exceeded $2,000,000.
The 14 taxpayers moved to dismiss a suit by Puget Sound Power & Light Co. in federal court. Judge Jeremiah Neterer opened the Monday hearing with Judge H. J. Chadwick noting no equity in claims of breach of contract. Seattle seeks seal of the Power Co’s action against the city of Beattie.
A fragment of the Mayflower has reached Seattle to be encased this summer in the peace portal at the international boundary near Blaine. The site commemorates more than a century of peace between the United States and Canada.
Washington chapter Rose Croix No 1 A A S Purfection of Free Masonry will hold the traditional extinguishing the lights ceremony at the new Masonic temple Thursday evening followed by the mystic banquet.
President Harding informed the Republican members of the House Ways and Means Committee that he supports enacting an emergency tariff bill during the special session of the new Congress. The message signals executive backing for protectionist measures as economic policy.
Washington March 21 Hoover said resumption of trade with Russia is impossible until bolshevism is abandoned or overthrown. He added that Europe’s economic stability depends on Russia repudiating bolshevism.
San Francisco reports Maj. Gen. Hunter Liggett, who served as second in command to Gen. Pershing, automatically retired at age limit after 40 years of continuous military service.
Ardmore March 21 Clara Smith Hamon declared she has made her peace with God. She and her sister Mia Vanjanes of California joined the First Christian church of Ardmore yesterday and were baptized by Rev. Clayton Brooks. Clara plans a long rest at her sister’s home in California.
Twenty five stills were stilled for ever Monday by federal prohibitionists who swung the ruthless ax. Copper goes to the Red Cross.
Preliminary caucus for the city council was held with new members Fitzgerald and Cohen present. Robert B. Hesketh chosen as president. Old council members Bolton and Haas retired after 10 years. Bolton served 17 years. First meeting of the new council set for 2 pm. Committee slate includes elimination of RK Thomson as utilities chairman and lists licenses, franchises, harbors, conferences, public safety, city utilization, streets and sewers, and finance assignments with names.
Alderman A. B. Schwartz, chairman of the Chicago Transportation Committee, praised Seattle for running its municipal streetcar system more effectively than private operation. The committee concluded its Saturday review of the city lines.
Claude C Ramsay chairman of the county commissioners says the new Congress will take up the Sand Point aviation matter as one of its first acts. Ramsay recently returned from Washington where he has been advocating for the Lake Washington aerodrome.
Railway official J. A. Blair argues trains should offer more eating and sleeping services. Fritz reportedly found it hard to defeat the Americans in a wartime context.
Weet Beattie precinct under Sergt. Kr Newton nabbed Charles Edmonds 36 and James Tanney after a six month burglary spree. About $5000 worth of loot, including a $1000 hand painted tapestry, was recovered from a Palm Mount Gulch house and returned to owners. Victims include Mrs. H Waterman and Howard H Leach among others in West Seattle.
Chicago May 21. W. W. Atterbury vice president and head of the Pennsylvania defended the plea of railways for abrogation of national agreements before the United States railroad board today. He warned that national agreements mean government ownership nationalization Plumb Planism and syndicalism, and urged direct negotiation of each road with its employer as the path to industrial peace.
A 28 year old Japanese fireman A Mewa is held after deserting his ship at East Waterway dock and evading watchmen. He prays to avoid being returned to the vessel as patrolman Mills recovers him on Whatcom avenue amid reports desertees face rough treatment from shipmates.
There will be special Lenten services at the First church corner Seventh Ave and Spring St conducted by the pastor Rev M A Matthews every night this week except Saturday at 8. The public is invited to attend.
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