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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1921
Page
5
Police investigate a guntrap incident near Nyack involving a figure described as a picture producer named Adolph Znnker. Authorities say the event occurred in a suburban setting, with no injuries reported.
A coastal barrier was developed to resist the tnde winds sweeping across the Gulf of Mexico. The structure aims to reduce wind impact on inland areas and protect maritime routes and shorelines.
Killman recalls being kidnapped and tortured by three men who attacked him near Madison Street before leaving him unconscious in a car. He was later taken to police headquarters where a report was filed, and he suspects one assailant from a prior string of threats during his wartime Department of Investigation work.
The Tokuyo suffered a career ending blaze near the Columbia River mouth. Crew and passengers fought flames as the vessel burned a nitrate bunker, exploded, and sank. Buford rescued survivors, with Tokuyo officers ashore later and crew staying aboard the rescue ship.
Attorney Frank Hammond for T Yarda Japanese asks Police Judge Gordon to dismiss charges and return property seized after a raid on a noodle joint at 659 King Street. Hammond cites US Supreme Court decisions to argue unlawful search and breaking in. No arrests recorded. Patrolman Van Horne questioned after meeting the raid scene.
Lew Leong a 43 year old canneryman jailed on opium and pipe possession after a raid at the Republic hotel Seventh Avenue and King Street. Detectives Bianchi and Simuhds led the gambling raid at 613 Seventh Avenue bringing charges of operating a lottery against two Chinese men. William Mead alias Gordon, 43, held on an open charge after arrest at Second Avenue and yesterday Tuesday.
Henry Albers millionaire manufacturer asks the Oregon Supreme Court for a stay of proceedings after his sentence to the penitentiary for violating the act. The case centers on the acts and court procedures in Portland.
In Ossining New York on May 4 a boy and a girl were born to Mrs G M Ridke and named Cathern and Cachatin after the life saving operation. The ship blaze forced officers to leap into the sea as smoke and flames roared, rescue efforts continued as crews battled the fire. In Massachusetts Harriet A De Lancey a Smith College student died by suicide near campus.
A Chicago dentist’s daughter Miw Marie Vance died after taking poison in a Hollywood bungalow. District Attorney Woolwine investigates two grains of nicotine to solve a motive and possible suicide. No diphtheria found. autopsy pending. police probe involves an Eastern millionaire and the tentwood purchase.
The supreme council prepared to send a final proposal to Germany demanding 52.75 billion dollars in reparations. Berlin reportedly offered a small counter when the council has completed its terms, with an ultimatum to be delivered by a near midnight deadline. Washington will be consulted on naval action if Germany rejects the terms. In a separate report, twenty people were killed and about 150 wounded in a battle between Arabs and Jews at Jaffa.
President Harding won consent of house leaders to delay disarmament action as Rogers resolution hearings are halted. Senate member Borah introduced a rival call for a naval disarmament conference with the United States Great Britain and Japan, while the president favors movement only with aligned administration timing.
Berlin reports that Germany may submit to allied indemnity demands to halt the invasion. If the present government refuses to sign, a new government would be formed that would. Opinion in informed circles suggests a rejection by capitalists and others, with Hugo Stitiner named as a figure in the discussion.
In Chicago on May 4 the seven year dispute over a mule between J Morris of People's Gas and J F Doyle of a Lake Forest estate continues in appellate court. The animal valued at 225 dollars sparked repeated appeals at taxpayers' expense averaging 760 dollars daily.
In Amarillo on May 4 a local announcement stated Elija Gemals would fill a church pulpit but he remained jailed after pleading guilty to gambling, unable to pay a 30.75 dollar fine. In New York Alma Gluck and Zimbalist figures faced fire damage reports. A faction leader reportedly was approached by French agents about the Ruhr invasion stance.
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