06 May 1921
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1921
Page
1
A husband recalls missing a kiss and choosing a card game to escape, sparking marital tension. He debates attending a bridge gathering with Edith and Dorothy, and his attempt to dodge talk about work backfires as tensions rise. The scene ends with a cliffhanger, promising continuation.
Hazen J. Titus announces a cake for 220 children, volunteers from McLeod's barber shop offer to trim hair for the party, and Burt Butterworth pledges 60 pounds of candy. harpist Mrs Ruth Boyer will perform as part of the May event observed on the party’s first anniversary.
Police report a failed break-in at Trinity Parish church at Eighth and James. A blast damaged the old safe but left records mostly intact. investigators suspect a dope ring seeking anti narcotic assets behind the attempt. No fingerprints found. Sam B of Norris Safe Co. identified as the authorized safecracker.
Young marauders broke into Substation No 43 at J H Little Pharmacy 335 Ave N Thursday night and carried $10 in postal funds $5 in drug cash 50 clinical thermometers and a tray of cheap jewelry. Entry was gained via a window aperture eight feet high and the culprits stood on a garbage can to reach it. No narcotics or alcohol were taken according to Postoffice Inspector A A Imus who investigated Friday.
The reported case follows Joe Williams attempting to drink Washington st dry, an aim deemed futile as the famed street remains unswayed. Williams is in jail, with the phrase describing his ongoing legal peril and the disdainful view of the stunt.
Pastor G. W. Pettit of Central Seventh-Day Adventist church on Roy Street preaches on Sunday evening about why Protestants push for a Blue Sunday law in Congress. He argues that few citizens desire many laws and that such laws come from bigotry and selfishness.
Spring called to L A Dusterhoff serving sentence for moonshining. He asked the janitor to alert the U S marshal as his time was up. The jailer notified the marshal but the call was cancelled and Dusterhoff is set to be released tomorrow.
Judge J T Ronald ruled May 1920 that women are excused from jury duty in the case of Emil Arneson versus J F Preston. Arneson, partner in Auto Freight Co., alleges Preston attacked him wounding teeth and sight, seeking 5 000 damages. Preston says he acted in self defense against language and prior assault.
Friday page highlights fish day chatter, reindeer talk, civic notices, and cultural updates. Franklin high game, Northwest Writers' association formed with Kenneth Gilbert president, and a church funeral for Capt. Thomas McLaughlin. Also reports on clothing store openings, missing thieves, Maypole dances, and local incidents around 1900 era Seattle.
Dr Wilbur F Crafts head of the International Reform bureau arrived in Seattle to push stricter controls on dancing Sunday movies divorce gambling and medicinal beer He plans talks at the YMCA and a Spokane return His crusade aims to supervise all amusements and ban risqué dances while promising continued reform for decades.
Following multiple clashes at picket lines for strikers and crew, EK R Semmes of the Shipping Board warns no further violence will be tolerated. A meeting with US District Attorney Saunders urged swift action if Shipping Board vessels are hindered or government property damaged.
Joe Smith and E A Lindgren fished in the closed Du wamish river Wednesday and provoked Game Warden A J Beach. Beach tried to intervene and the men reportedly swore at him, with a judge to be told. Each man faced a small fine.
Abe Toroyoshi, a stowaway who leaped from the Africa Maru during deportation, was captured after escaping an immigration detention station. He will be sent to Japan aboard the Alabama Mary when she sails Saturday.
The Mountaineers club will hold a discussion on the use of the camel at their monthly meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms at 8 p.m. The event focuses on tobacco or cigarette issues and is open to members and guests.
Imperial and Harper in Oregon will be sold at sheriff's auction on May 21 after tax sale notices were posted. Ninety percent of the lots platted years ago in both towns will be offered to bidders.
BE. W. Hoff, 24, electrician, was arrested at Third Ave and University on Thursday night by detectives charged with stealing $20 from a Thespian. The incident underlines the fading of a local performance tradition.
H. B. H. Van Loan, scenario writer, canceled his address to journalism students because his wife is ill. The event was scheduled to be a lecture for the class.
The Star questions Col. R C Forbes new head of the war risk insurance bureau moving the 13th district HQ from Seattle to Tacoma. It warns of disruption to 200 staff, 80 offices, and risks to veterans relying on the Seattle area, noting Seattle hosts most training institutes and veterans served.
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