31 Mar 1921
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1921
Page
1
A George Donohue column bemoans excessive lawmaking in America. The pet peeve laments constant passage of new laws, longing for restraint and a safer, simpler governance, with a wish to amend the 14th to curb overreach.
March 31 report states two American servicemen, Sergeant Bergdoll and Carl Neuf, held in Germany have been released. The pair, involved in a failed escape and a prior capture attempt, were attached to the American Expeditionary Forces and faced sentences for their actions.
Charles H. Burke former South Dakota congressman named commissioner of Indian affairs. Thomas E. Robertson patent lawyer of Chevy Chase Maryland appointed commissioner of patents. George H. Car lowa named public printer, announced at the White House.
Walla Walla reports funeral services for Levi Ankeny former U S Senator to be held today with public tributes from business houses and industries. Mayor Fen F Hill requested hours between 2 and 3 30 p m for processions and graveside rites as Enterprise lodge of Odd Fellows participates.
C M Low told Police Judge J PR Gordon on Wednesday afternoon that he felt sick and drank because of it, then grew worse. He was released after the proceedings.
Seven young women ousted from the Industrial Home and Clinic at Medical Lake try to see Governor Hart on Thursday. Officials debate who should handle them as the clinic faces closure due to vetoed funding.
Hunter J C Hunter, a patent medicine man, faced a $5 fine in police court for riding on the front platform of a streetcar despite an order against such conduct. The incident underscores escalating penalties for passenger obstruction on public transit.
Portland police seized evidence after developing guards at two North End bootlegging dens. Eight juvenile watchers ranging from two to seven years old were turned over to the juvenile court. Parents of the Super and Pleoas families face trial on serious charges.
Page One column highlights include spring registrations with 4 180 signups, Dad's night April 8, and a preview of events from Rainier Valley Pioneer anniversary to a Moose temple contract. Reports mention obscene mail matter fined, Ed Shaughnessy in federal court, and a Tacoma incident.
In Williamsport Pennsylvania Federal Judge Neterer explained the Regan case involving a seized bottle and a disputed search without a warrant. He noted key facts not in the indictment and affirmed that searches require a warrant, typically limiting authority to the home. Pilot Van Atta survives a forced landing after his mail plane crash destroys No. 85.
The article profiles Martha Townsend known as Helen Ardelle, originator of Helen Ardelle chocolates and founder of a kitchen stove enterprise that grew to a $150 000 to $175 000 annual business. She and her sister Helen started while university students after moving from Yakima with their mother.
Photo by James and Merrihew describes Helen and Martha Ardelle selling candy to friends. They earned 150 dollars in the first week and expanded rapidly. During the war they continued to use high quality materials to satisfy patrons. Miss Townsend plans to marry James Cameron Whitelaw on April 6, son of C. H. Whitelaw.
Olympia reports that Isom White of Everett, aged 20, sentenced to death for murder, will receive a plea for clemency from Governor Louis F. Hart. Former Senator Joseph H. Smith, White's counsel, said he planned to file a formal petition after meeting the governor.
A four room residence at 4815 Graham Street was destroyed by fire at 340 am Thursday. Mrs A L Reader, an aged woman, escaped with help from neighbors and is being cared for. Fire inspectors investigate cause. loss estimated at 1400 dollars per Captain Cook of the fire department.
On his last full day on earth John Schmitt showed indifference toward death. He will hang Friday for murdering three Seattle police officers. He gave Father Buckley his remaining belongings totaling 8.74 dollars.
A long rumor circulates in Seattle accusing a prominent Scot of abstaining from Scotch whisky. The tale links him to a bootlegger friend and a married affair with a red haired musician, ending with the Scot denying the charge and remaining unnamed in the report.
J E T Mason reports on German monarchist factions backing ex King Karl and the Hohenzollerns as plots surface to restore dynastic rule in Germany. Allies fear a successful restoration would topple the republic and empower a new royal regime with military backing.
Dispatches report Premier Mayer of Austria planning for Parliament to decide if the regency or Carl will return. Carl named governor and Lehar as royalist commander as the former ruler’s coup is uncovered. The parliament may declare war with the Little Entente if the throne is seized. Communication with Stettin was cut and movements remain a mystery.
Jugo Slavia orders 25 000 troops to the Hungarian frontier ready to invade if Carl seizes the throne. Army positioned near Bucharest as tensions rise over succession.
Three nations Romania Czecho Slovakia and Jugoslavia threaten to attack Hungary if the former emperor is not expelled immediately. Reports say Peter Carl leads an army of 30000 toward Pest after passing Raab eighty kilometers from Budapest en route to the capital.
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