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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1921
Page
7
An organized gang is accused of stealing goods valued at $5,000 from National Grocery Co. John Miller, 30, and others are named as suspects. Arrests were made after officers located 150 cartons of cigarettes in a suspect’s room. Cash recovered as part of the evidence.
Local events announce Straw Hat week with hats blooming on Second Ave as the American Legion calls for an investigation into a W. W. club hat and joy. A street carnival is hosted by the YWCA girls Friday night while Willapa dredging is inspected by F H Schule in the army district. Nine marriage licenses were issued and four divorces granted on Friday the 12th. George Aster was elected president of the journalism council at the university. I C Joseph Spokane named regional director for the war risk insurance, 13th district. The YWCA withdraws from the YMCA building drive on the university campus to Washington city. W Amérews forest valuation engr a patic Missionary league bimonthly meeting at Plym eeies. A missionary from Ia will speak Tuesday at 1930 hours.
A 1921 record notes several pedestrian-vehicle incidents. J Pappas of 2334 10th Ave S was hospitalized in Providence after a collision at Ave S and Holgate St. J A of 6055 Seventh Ave NE drove, vehicle foot brake slip. Mrs James Rivers of Columbia fell from a streetcar at Rainier Ave Dearborn St, Venard resident. Kenneth Hastings, 9, of 7726 Wilson Ave, chased a tennis ball and was struck by a Ute driven by B W Anderson, bruised. Helen Gray of 1501 321-32 Fairview Ave and Miss Newkirk were knocked down at Fifth Ave and University by Mrs F S Dickinson’s auto. Mrs Linslar, 1418 Bellevue Ave, was struck near 22nd Ave BE Madison and taken to Providence Hospital with contusions and shock.
Fort Collins Colorado May 14 Buffalo Beatty Phillips famed animal trainer and adventurer known as Buffalo Scotty has died in a local hospital after an appendicitis operation. Stricken a week ago while training wild animals in the mountains for Frank Miller he was brought to town by Spittin Bill Davis. Scotty was chief buffalo trainer with the Buffalo Bills and earlier caught wild animals for Hagenback. He made 22 Atlantic crossings in charge of animals. His parents lived in Johannesburg South Africa and he served in the Boer War.
After five years in Seattle the Wilkes Players end their run at Wilkes theatre next week with Crane Wilbur’s The Ouija Board. The Moore bill features Singer Midgets with 30 tiny performers and 20 ponies plus a vaudeville lineup including Sydney Grant and Doris Duncan. The Palace Hip presents Nine o Clock a Harold Clarke revue, and Pantages Run features Nochitl Ted Shawn dance drama with Camille’s Birds and a Harold Lloyd comedy Now or Never.
In Portland on May 14 a unique Methodist event brings 18 of the denomination s chief bishops to preach in 20 churches. The 13 bishops will deliver 23 sermons during the semiannual Methodist college conference, with special seating arranged for expected crowds.
The Millionaires' club at 98 W Main Ave welcomes patrons for a Saturday night program featuring J H Shields city employment chief and refreshments. Sunday religious services will be held by Christian Endeavor representatives. The club supports unemployed men.
Reserve officers training corps held a regimental review at the university stadium during cadet field day at 2 p m with Major Caldwell Brig Gen Maurice Thompson and other high officials witnessing the maneuvers
In Pierce County, Ole A Larson, former president of the bankrupt Scandinavian American Bank of Tacoma, was found guilty of borrowing $6,000 of bank funds without board authority. A prior week he was convicted of borrowing $10,000. The judge denied a delay to compel testimony from J B Chilbere.
Secret Service agents found thirteen counterfeit ten dollar notes and several photographic plates used to print fakes in a former James Co Kincaid base. Kincaid, a longtime Bellingham resident and photographer who died last November, had moved from town prior to his death. The plates and burnt notes were taken to Seattle and given to Capt. Thomas Foster.
OLYMPIA May 14 Taxicabs and for hire cars operating within the corporate limits of a city will not require certificates of public necessity Attorney General L L Thompson ruled yesterday. The status of jitneys which run outside the city limits was not determined by Thompson who declared that the particular will determine each separate case. RALEIGH N C Tornado injures several persons and causes extensive property damage at Roseboro and Long Branch.
The Barnes circus clowns study humor after shows, meeting in winter quarters to craft bits while balancing family life. Veteran Bert Lee and Bill Taft began as Shakespearean actors before comedy, as the Barnes circus arrives in Seattle for three days of performances.
Seattle dedicates its newest fire station on Fourth avenue and Hattery street. Crews and equipment move from the old Third avenue Pine street station to the reinforced concrete building completed at a cost of 190000 dollars with site expense of 55000 dollars.
Nervous volunteers and supporters lined downtown street corners on Saturday to collect signatures for a referendum on Senate bill 180. The measure would stop forcing school children to undergo medical examinations, as about 200 novets and 150 doctors helped with materials and outreach.
Lafayette Indiana and Walla Walla reports note a Jefferson high school principal J H Spock dismissing girls after they rolled down stockings to show knee dimples. Separate item announces funeral for Dr. Yancy Blalock at 2 pm Sunday.
Franz Schulenberg, once a Kaiser era agent in Seattle and Pacific ports, resurfaced in Allied occupied territory and was expelled by the inter allied high commission. The German spy, identified with plots of a German secret service and directed by a woman called H, was implicated in a dynamite barge explosion at Beattie harbor.
Ten Seatle Boy Scouts will receive the 10 Scouts to Win High Honor, the highest rank for under 18, as patrol leaders, at City Hall Park after a parade celebrating the event Saturday afternoon.
The Camp Fire girls race to raise 10000 dollars for a permanent summer camp on Vashon Island. More than half the goal is lost, and today is the campaign’s final day. Citizens are urged to buy a 10 cent tag sold on the street to help reach the five thousand dollar shortfall before night.
The Wenatchee Chamber of Commerce unveiled a plan for a private railroad from Wenatchee to Pasco to connect the Wenatchee valley with Vancouver. N. N. Brown secretary said Vancouver will gain nearer rail access and local groups will be approached for support. The route would shorten transit to six hours from 18, allowing direct shipping of valley products to ocean docks.
Judge J T Ronald Vriday grants divorce to Katherine Agnes France wife of Dr Rowe France and awards custody of their one year old daughter. He finds no proof of improper conduct between Dr France and his office assistant Dorothy Greene.
Nominations closed with one candidate for each post in the Washington state branch of Mothers Congress and Parent Teacher associations. Elected officers include First Vice President Mrs M M Rosenberg of Tacoma, Third Vice President Mrs H L Copeland of Walla Walla, Recording Secretary Mrs W J O Re nn, Financial Secretary Mrs W H Bryan, and Historian Mrs William F Dodge of Tacoma.
A fragment notes Osee faces a murder charge regarding Jake Hannon, but suggests no jury would convict since Hannon may still be alive. The source excerpt shows skepticism about the case's credibility and possible ongoing uncertainty.
Associated University Players forms as the dramatic organization at the university. The dramatic association consolidates with Mask and Quill to create a unified theater group.
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