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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1921
Page
10
Changes implemented for the initial Seattle automatic telephone system cover North West and Rainier central offices. The system is expected to be operational in these areas soon and subscribers should pronounce central office names and zeros as part of the number, using Oh for zeros.
United Mine Workers in Seattle approved the plan proposed by Ed ward Clifford to end the coal strike. Machinery is to be organized to restart about 2,400 miners within 60 days and a broad committee is invited to study conditions and report settlement recommendations.
A cracksman drilled into the Spring Cigar store at 1406 Fourth Ave early Monday escaping with 400 to 600 in cash and leaving 2000 in unendorsed checks on the floor. Entrance was gained via a wide basement door. investigators, led by A. Wright of the Imperial hotel, report the crime to police.
The Star invites readers to report missing relatives or friends to reunite families. Reports from readers who know whereabouts are requested. George Berryhill, named last Friday, is now listed as living in Des Moines, Washington.
Plans for a Memorial day parade and services May 30 were completed by local patriotic groups. C A Langdon, Civil War veteran, will lead the parade which will include veterans from three wars, the National Guard and ROTC units of the University of Washington. Memorial services will be held at the Metropolitan Theatre.
Portland police captain claims short skirts cause 25 percent of city traffic accidents as men ogle calves. He jokes about requiring blinders for pedestrians and drivers to improve safety amid discussion of shorter skirts.
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