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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1921

Page

5

Medera tion of German speaking society reelects accused man

At Portland two day session of the Medera tion of German speaking Roman Catholic societies thirteen resolutions were adopted by the group. They reelected Joseph Woerndia who faces U S government action for alleged wartime activities as president. The body urged stopping French policy abuses and backing peace with the central powers while criticizing the Portland school board for discrimination and alleged religious intolerance. A plea to Attorney General Daugherty to dismiss the case against Woerndle was urged as the government seeks to cancel his citizenship on fraud claims.

Portland Joseph Woerndia United States Ite Oregon Germany Rhine Central Joseph Woerndi Daugherty Woerndle Hana Boehm Fpy

Mountaineers Plan Glacier Park Outing and Local Events

Readers learn of a Glacier Park excursion by Mountaineers and various local happenings. Highlights include the Rose Day sale at the House of Good Shepherd set for June 4, Trinity Parish Episcopal Church 60th anniversary, and a public tryout for The Wayfarer at the University of Washington stadium.

Glacier Park Lake Chelan House of Good Shepherd Trinity Parish Episcopal Church

Sheriffs Asked to Aid in Rum Runner Crackdown

Anticipating rum runners may exploit a 40 day layoff of dry agents Donald A. McDonald state prohibition director sent a letter to sheriffs requesting utmost cooperation in managing the situation during the period He warns of increased illicit trafficking and urges coordinated enforcement efforts across counties.

Donald A. McDonald Prohibition

Weight Limit Adopted for Jugoslavia Mail

A 22 pound weight limit applies to all regular and registered packages to Jugoslavia at 12 cents per pound. Tobacco is now prohibited in Jugoslavia mail, per George E Williams superintendent of mails.

Jugoslavia George E. Williams

One-Armed Man Hired as Williams­town Police Chief

Williamstown New Jersey May reports the Monroe township committee hires a one armed man as police officer after Marshal Stout resigns. Stout says he was kidnapped by two men and a woman who chloroformed him, drove him away, and dumped him in a swamp two miles from town. He woke without gun or money but kept his badge and returned it. The new marshal is John Brown who says he cannot fear kidnappers.

Pir Tree U. of W Rainier Noble Post American Legion Armory C A. C Don Marche Lake Union Queen City Yacht Club A. J. Weathoff 27Th Ave Moone Lodge Baptista of Northwest Beattie Wayfarer Washington Mills Loyal Legion of H. Johnson Miss Ida Seattle Civil Service Commission Rooma C. A. Bevane Pacific Vicksburg RH. Ball Ninth Ave Nippon Kan Washington St Maynard Ave Washington Investment Bankers’ Association Pacific Northwest Aapociaton L. H. Darwin Flaheries John B. Burnham New York Seattle Siberia Burnham American Game Protective Association Williamstown N. J Monroe Marshal Stout Stout Jom’ Brown

State Women’s Clubs to Convene in Tacoma

An attractive program for the annual convention of the State Federation of Women’s clubs at the First Methodist Church in Tacoma is being completed by officers and committee chairmen.

State Federation of Women's Club First Methodist Church Tacoma

Community Cheat Fund Organized in Chamber Assembly

The organization of a community cheat fund was formed at 11 a.m. Monday in the Chamber of Commerce assembly room. The fund aims to concentrate all drives for money into one annual campaign run by community leaders.

Chamber of Commerce

Croatian picture bride returns to avoid arranged marriage

Ruzica Komovic, a Croatian picture bride, rejected her fiancé after a photo failed to match his appearance upon arrival in New York. She faces deportation rather than marry the miner, citing a preference for genteel surroundings.

New York Ruzica Komovic

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