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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1921
Page
1
In shallow sea pools a hermit crab thrives by using a snail shell as a mobile home. The crab moves quickly when danger or opportunity arises, dragging the shell along as its private shelter and legal claim, while snails build slowly. The crab tests risks with its eye at the door, then exits to reveal the house empty or occupied as events unfold.
A Seattle reporter tests police eyesight by walking downtown with a bottle of Special Old Highland Whisky in his coat. He aims to provoke arrest, talks with officers, and even shows a Coca Cola bottle to prove it was real. The stunt ends with a police officer's wary recognition as he passes through public streets.
Under Collector Tioscoe Drumbelier officials in Seattle Blaine Port Townsend and other points seized liquor and dumped over 50000 worth of booze including more than 2000 quarts at Beattie. Similar quarterly cleanups planned to continue.
Mayor Caldwell Police Chief W Searing and Prosecutor Malcolm gias received congratulations from members of University Methodist Episcopal church Treeday for efforts to raise Seattle's moral tone and curb a wild night Fe here.
A henhouse at 678 Homar Street owned by Nick Let experienced a fatal poisoning when a halibut containing phosphorus was fed to hens. Two chickens died and two more sickened as Capt. L. Stuart of Georgetown precinct investigated the case, with city chemist A. N. confirming the poison.
New York May 3 The resignation of James A Stillman as president of the National City Bank has been accepted Charles E Mitchell was elected to succeed him Stillman had offered to resign weeks ago but was refused then and continues with other duties until successor assumes duties.
New York May 3 Mrs James A Stillman may ask for a public trial through her attorneys when the secret hearings of her husbands divorce suit resume tomorrow an authoritative source said.
Juvenile Ed Pielow detained a young bird named Leet at 12th Ave and Jackson St early Tuesday. The bird, described as not fleet, was handed to juvenile authorities after claiming to be wandering.
A humorous report describes authorities investigating a warehouse vault of confiscated liquor during prohibition. A window was found kicked out but the vault remained untouched and officers left the scene as normal.
Medina Municipal club urges better roads for the area. Forester Wellman Holbrook to work in government. Western Union restores prewar cable rates. Seattle trade tour May 24 with 115 business men. Eddie Hubbard carries February air mall to Victoria. Franklin high presents The Princess Bonnie next week. Salvation Army meets as M A Matthews addresses Seattle Ad club. Bon Marche notices and military inspection planned with new arrivals. Steel cargo from Colin H. Livingstone unloads 29 tons per ship. Alaska board bill hearing set Wednesday per Washington word. Patton club hosts annual banquet Friday at campus. Des Moines firm Success Heater & Manufacturing to open Seattle center. King County sportsmen hear Prof. Trevor Kincaid on game fish at Chamber of Commerce. Candy week draws crowds at UTits. Alice Walker, 44, fortune teller, fined $20 by Justice C. C. Dalton after readings.
The funeral services for Miss Virginia Scripps of San Diego were held at St George's Church London with the Rev Thicknems officiating. Relatives and friends attended as final rites will be at Rossville NL before the remains are shipped to America. She died in London after being taken ill in Cairo during a world tour from California.
President Harding declines Mayor Caldwell's invitation to visit Seattle and Alaska this summer citing unsettled public business. The official letter notes a Pacific coast visit would be enjoyed, but leaves timing uncertain. Vice President Coolidge meanwhile announces plans for a Pacific coast trip next June.
Sailors claim a lockout as pay cuts provoke idle crews and halted operations. Union officials report wage reductions from 99 to 72.50 dollars monthly with no overtime, while ships wait for a Washington mediation result and a possible 24 hour resumption of traffic.
New York May 3 Early settlement of the marine strike and complete victory were claimed by both sides today. Seamen said practically the entire International Seamen's Union, about 175,000, joined the walkout over a 15 percent wage cut, while the American Steamship Owners' Association argued only a few hundred stopped work. Neutral estimates put the New York area at 3,000 and 15,000 across the Atlantic Gulf and Pacific coasts.
George Young read a Tokul creek No Fishing sign but doubted its meaning. County Game Warden A J Beach swore out a complaint against Young in the prosecuting attorney's office Tuesday. Beach also accuses Fred Harris of the same offense.
Immigration Inspector C EB Keagy joked about a nine pound birth as he offered cigarettes to onlookers. The report notes a girl weighing nine pounds even was born and celebrated by staff and attendees.
CHICAGO May 3 Mrs A J Clauthier a well dressed 36 year old woman was found here early today on the gold coast with a revolver in her hand and a bullet hole through her head. Police said she had committed suicide. The woman had been lying in a rooming house close to Chicago s exclusive residential district.
The Star Universal Film contest names two more semi finalists Enid Metcalf and Louise Lough both Seattle residents. Metcalf 18 telephones operator and Lough 17 student. Judges seek strong screen presence beyond beauty for a shot at Universal City this summer. One is a phone girl the other goes to school and a California trip may follow for the winner’s family.
John P. Wheeler, agent of the interdepartmental social hygiene board, was arrested at his Seattle home on a $500 bribe charge connected to a January 13 1921 deal in Salt Lake City. He faces removal to Salt Lake City on a $3 000 bond after a hearing.
Montgomery Lynch seeks singers for a religious pageant to be staged July 23 to 29 at the Stadium. Bass voices preferred but all voice types, including sopranos and tenors, may join rehearsals Monday evenings at the First Methodist Church.
Survivors head to Seattle as the Tokuyo Maru burns off the Pacific coast near Astoria. The Buford ferries 65 Japanese survivors toward Seattle while Navy ships search Cape Flattery for the wreck and remaining crew.
A Japanese steamship Tokuyo Maru bound for Hong Kong caught fire 60 miles off Columbia River near Astoria. One died, eight missing, 65 rescued by the US Army transport Buford and other vessels after aid calls. Passengers included four children and a woman. the ship left Portland Sunday night with lumber cargo.
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