23 May 1921
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1921
Page
1
A fragmented column shows wartime chatter and public interest items. Mentions Seattle campaign funds, a Kankakee sheriff, shipping board concerns, figures like George Harvey and Kermit Roosevelt, and global naval topics. Includes stray jokes, letters, and notes on religious groups pushing disarmament and tax debates.
John Hemenway assistant treasurer of the Trades Union Savings and Loan Association shot himself in his Garfield Street home while detectives had shadowed him for a week. He died instantly after returning from a park stroll as state bank examiner Nicely prepared to audit a possible bond shortage estimated between $509 and $5,900.
The article argues Washington cities Seattle Tacoma Spokane face high taxes per capita, noting 1919 figures, and claims the tax system is rotten. It urges cutting local expenses and supporting a consolidated tax-levying board, plus a special legislative session to reduce levies to San Francisco or Jersey City levels.
Tax meetings held Tuesday at 7 00 p m in the John B B Allen school Wednesday at 7 29 p m at K P hall with fraternal and civic clubs Thursday at 7 00 p m mass meeting Emerson School Friday 7 00 p m Dunlap school 4 00 p m Seward School Parent Teacher Association.
Chicago May 23 The trial of Mrs Cora C Orthwein charged with murdering Goodyear executive Herbert Zeigler was postponed again due to a crowded criminal court docket. Zeigler was shot and killed in Orthwein’s North Shore Drive apartment.
Mrs. Catherine P. Sadler was awarded 8600 by a jury in Judge Calvin Hall's court for the death of her husband James Sadler 46 killed by a train within city limits. She had sued for 27100 against Northern Pacific Railway.
Overseas veteran C. C. Center, out of work, passed a $3 bad check to buy milk for his child. He was brought to Justice of the Peace court, told his story, and with local attorneys offering to help, was released after Mrs. Weasserling declined prosecution as others pledged to repay the amount.
In Aurora Indiana on May 23 six year old Robert Hart stooped to pick up an ear of corn for the chickens when a rooster pecked his eye causing burns and blindness in the eye.
A Shanghai cable reports that on May 22 American and Japanese sailors fought at Woosung China with several casualities and tied games. The Japanese press today claimed the dispatch had been received.
Cairo reports a large Bedouin push toward Ramleh and rioting in Alexandria. Two Europeans burned and killed, Europeans attacked, British officers mobilize troops. Evacuations and mass movements unfold as unrest spreads from Alexandria to Cairo.
London dispatches say a revolutionary disturbance in Portugal has led to the navy guarding ministries and arrest rumors about Premier Bernardino Machados. President reportedly consults with senate and chamber leaders to form a new cabinet, with changes claimed to be peaceful.
Four men escaped Snohomish county jail after sawing rivets from a tank top and climbing to the roof where they lowered themselves to freedom on a bedsheet rope. Sheriff Weat urged Northwest peace officers to arrest the pair described as dangerous. three threaten with guns if challenged. Names include Joe James J B White Joe Dunn and B J Ward with details on ages builds crimes and prior sentences. Ward is wanted for auto theft in Spokane.
Water will be shut off on Atlantic Avenue between First Avenue and Colorado Avenue on Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Authorities warn residents to plan accordingly and protect utilities during the outage.
Beginning today The Star instructs callers to use Main OH-600 instead of Main 600 due to the telephone company switching to an automatic system. The Star’s new number appears in the new directory distributed starting today.
Regular meeting of Seattle post Society of American Military Engineers will be held in the Seattle civil service commission rooms Arc tic building tonight at 8 oclock. Lieut Col C A Seoane U S Army in charge of signal corps work in this vicinity will address the meeting on The Cable Systems of the Pacific and KE H Sirman formerly with the 56th engineers will speak on The Operations of the 56th Engineers (Searchlight) in France.
Everett mourned as William Shoenrock infantryman and Charles Leroy Kelly marine were buried with full military honors Sunday after arriving from overseas last week.
North Denver ministers held a 2:30 AM conference and prompted a carnival company to pull up stakes and move after an appeal to the police.
William Kruger, a brick mason, was trapped for 15 hours when a brick wall collapsed in a deserted east side building in Portland. Rescuers retrieved him unconscious and he was rushed to St. Vincent's hospital where he fights to regain life.
J. H. Roscoe of 3706 18th Ave W was badly hurt with a broken right arm and head bruises after a rope broke on scaffolding at the Heffernan Building on Sixth Ave and Pine St. He fell over 30 feet to the pavement Monday morning. Workmate John Nagleberg narrowly escaped injury when the scaffold grazed his shoulder.
Grand Army of the Republic plans an auto parade on decoration day. Veterans aged 75 to 95 will participate, and local citizens with cars are urged to host them. Contact Elks committee member Elliott 92 to participate.
German volunteers routed Polish insurgents at Albrechtdorff and Loweschau after a mass charge. In Gogolin, seized last week, Polish attack was repulsed. May 23 report from Oppein, Upper Silesia.
Paris reports official stance that France will hold Germany accountable for clashes in Upper Silesia. German volunteers surge into the region despite French protests as fighting intensifies around Kattowitz with Polish forces defending the city.
Four British battalions from Rhine troops will depart for Upper Silesia to reinforce order until the plebiscite. Reports say fighting between Poles and Germans continues in areas near Kreuzburg Rosenberg and Kappitz with guerrilla tactics and blamed reprisals. Large fires and castle destruction noted amid mounting losses.
Leaders of 200 Irish soldiers were arrested after a sudden riot in Aveley. They looted a hotel and smashed windows while holding up motorists and pedestrians before other military units suppressed the uprising. A baby elephant was moved to Woodland Park.
Frankie Kiplet winner of a Universal Film contest starts her Seattle shopping tour in a Lexington Special Thorobred, flanked by camera crews. She visits stores from Florence to Hood’s Candy, posing for shots, selecting outfits and accessories, with plans to cover major local news and attend a farewell banquet.
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