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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1921
Page
9
Governor Edwards dismisses church protests as futile as he prepares to host July boxing match discussions in Jersey City. He defends boxing as wartime asset and urges support for the bout while noting ministers and unions rally against the event.
Leipzig reports Sergeant Heinen convicted of maltreatment of British and Belgian prisoners of war. He received ten months in prison and part of trial costs. British witnesses say German officials did not examine him closely enough despite his unremorseful stance. Captain Mueller faced trial for improperly supervising a prison camp amid an outbreak, claiming he was in charge only briefly.
Chinatown carnival events continue nightly in Seattle with China nights and tea houses drawing locals and visitors. A noon Met theatre meeting hosted by Rev. Mark A. Matthews informs the public on famine in North China with Chinese and American business leaders speaking.
Seattle police and Snohomish authorities pursue clues in the disappearance of Mrs. Mahoney. Reports tie a Havana rumor to possible travel and a $200,000 inheritance as investigators search the Sofie apartments and New Baker hotel for evidence. A trunk and hair were found in Lake Union amid secrecy and delayed official disclosure.
A Seattle gathering discusses city and county taxes, misallocation and duplication in services, and potential 1.5 million in annual savings. Speakers urge austerity before legislature, critique Roosevelt high school contract, and call for fair tax burden distribution.
Chicago reports a flood of reservation orders for Pacific Coast travel as the 1900 tourist season nears. The Santa Fe, Southern Pacific, and Rock Island lines expect a record rush with a special $115.34 round trip fare from Chicago. Returns valid through October 31.
The SenateLabor Committee favors a favorable report on Senator Johnsons resolution for an investigation into the Tug river mine war. The measure goes to the Contingent Expenses Committee for approval of inquiry costs before a subcommittee is appointed to conduct the ground investigation. Kenyon chairs the panel. The census release notes declines in Chinese population in Oregon and a rise in Japanese residents from 1910 to 1920.
In Dublin the Custom House area lies in ruins under guard as soldiers and police search debris for victims. Officials report about ten dead from the Sinn Fein uprising, with additional rebels possibly trapped or killed amid rioting and street fighting. Armored cars patrol while troops reinforce intersections to prevent further outbreaks. Nearby Belfast also tones with troop presence as Dublin’s unrest continues.
Frank Simrill, former University of California catcher and Legion member, says guard duty in the army was easier than nursing his newborn son. He joked at a local American Legion club meeting that in the army he had two hours on four off, but fatherhood offers no time off.
Paris reports Premier Briand has won cautious support for his reparations policy and Upper Silesia plan. Allies expect confidence vote to restore cordial ties and allow the council to divide Silesia between Germany and Poland. Rail traffic in Silesia returns to normal as allied detachments push for border closure. Poland’s response awaited to close its Silesian frontier as Germany has done.
British soldiers charged through fighting mobs to quell riots tied to recent elections in Belfast. Revolver fire erupted, especially around Butler Street opposite the Holy Cross Catholic monastery, with disturbances reported over a wide area.
First returns show Sinn Fein presence as Professor John MacNeil is elected in Londonderry with Sir Robert Anderson also serving the district. Reports indicate MacNeil may decline to take his seat following Sinn Fein accord.
Admiral A. S. Fechteler, commandant of the Fifth naval district, died at Hampton Roads after a lengthy illness. He previously commanded Norfolk Navy Yard during World War I and helped shape coastal defense plans from Maryland to Florida. He became Fifth district commandant in 1918.
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