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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1921

Page

5

Separated on Wedding Eve in Roxbury Ceremony Called Off

Boston May 30 A planned May 9 wedding at Mission church Roxbury between Miss Martha I P McGarry of Roxbury and Lieut Donald D Warner of Swampscott popular Tech man and war aviator was called off after friends learned they had separated since that day A quarrel on the eve of the wedding is blamed No reason given Plans for a home in New Kensington Pa were made and Miss McGarry had shipped belongings Warner son of Mr Caroline B Warner of Swampscott served in the war with the 96th aero squadron and received the Distinguished Service Cross for gallantry

Boston Miss McGarry New Kensington Mies McGarry Lieut Warner Caroline BE. Warner Swampescott 96Th Aero Squadron Gnlantry

Sir Lipton Likely to View The Wayfarer at Beattie

Sir Thomas Lipton, noted English yachtsman, may attend Beattie’s July master pageant The Wayfarer. Edgar L Webster has sent an urgent invitation, with reports of growing interest in the Pacific Northwest for the spectacle.

Thomas Lipton Beattie Lipton Edgar L. Webster Prince Webster Tom Wayfarer Pacific Northwest

Laundrymen Seek Cast-Off Clothes for Near East Relief

The article urges residents to prepare bundles of old clothing for pickup by Laundry Drivers local 646 on Tuesday through Friday. The donated garments will aid destitute children and adults in Armenia and Syria, with Seattle's clothing shipment planned for June 14 alongside flour and foodstuffs.

Armenia Syria Seattle Near East

Coal Strike Drags On Weeks As Arbitration Sought

In Washington the coal strike continues with no settlement in sight for several weeks, says J K Alipert, head of the arbitration committee. Miners have walked out of about 90 percent of the state's coal mines.

Washington J. K. Alipert

Local Boy Graduates at Kemper Military School

Boonville Missouri May 20 Ninety seven cadets received certificates at Kemper Military School 77th annual commencement. Diplomas were presented by Superintendent T A Johnston after a commencement address by Rev Dr J Evans president of William Jewell College. The 1921 class is the largest yet with Beattle area senior Raymond W Seelye son of Mr and Mrs R E B Seelye 1003 Roanoke listed among graduates.

Boonville Kemper Military School T. A. Johnston J. Evans Wiliam Jewell College Kemper Raymond W. Seelye R. EB. Seelye Roanoke

Keefe admits Bayonne train robbery over WWI grievance

William S. Keefe, 21, confessed to taking part in an April 29 Bayonne New Jersey train robbery. He said the motive was anger at the government after returning from France with a $60 World War I bonus, vowing to retaliate.

U. S Washington Bayonne N. J William S. Keefe France

Brother Kills Wife Then Ends Own Life in Oregon Ranch

Howard R. Smith of Seattle arranged the body of his brother J. C. Smith an Echo Oregon rancher who killed his wife Mary Sanders Smith and died by suicide. In a letter to sister Mrs A J Templeton of Wenatchee he said the feud for months had not been worth living.

Bellingham Howard R. Smith Seattle J. C Smith Echo Mary Sanders Smith William Sanders A. J. Templeton Wenatchee Smith

Disabled Soldiers Week Observed National Observance

National observance of Disabled Soldiers week opened Sunday with local churches stressing care for former soldiers maimed in the war. The public is urged to visit disabled men in hospitals and bring gifts and delicacies during the week.

How to Swim Safe for Boys Says Dan Beard

Dan Beard argues swimming is essential for youths and outlines a safe method using a chump raft made from logs and driftwood, plus a ducking port device. He recalls old Ohio River practices and emphasizes learning to swim before age ten with practical, self-made equipment.

The Trombonehead and Jazz Taste in 1921 Rules

Frances Boardman critiques early jazz culture with satirical verse. The piece mocks musicians from trombone to piano and saxophone while praising eardrums as art gauges. It notes rules and pretensions of 1921 era jazz and its reception by higher brows.

Frances Boardman

Fourth of July Parade Led by Lieut. Gov. Coyle in Seattle

The Rainier Noble post of the American Legion will stage a large Fourth of July celebration in Seattle from dawn to midnight with sham battles burning villages fireworks music and sports. Lieut. Gov. William J. Coyle will serve as grand marshal of the parade.

Seattle Rainier Noble Post American Legion William J. Coyle

New Constitution for Students Drawn

Representation based on student interests and activities replaces class groups under a new student control charter to be submitted to the Associated Students of the University of Washington before the end of the quarter.

University of Washington

Man Rescues Girl From Drowning in Elliott Bay

Otto Schwartz marine engineer of 1317 First Ave leaped into Elliott Bay in front of a large crowd and saved Miss Cora Trease 19 of 1314 Seventh Ave from drowning after she attempted suicide by jumping from the dock between Piers 5 and 6. She was taken to City Hospital and gave no statement.

Otto Schwartz First Ave Elliott Bay Cora Trease Seventh Ave City Hospital

Confesses to Shooting Deputy In Tacoma Trial

Claude W. Sprague was arrested by a deputy sheriff in Tacoma and brought here after allegedly confessing to firing at a car used by bottlers. The shooting happened on the Botelell highway. Harold Johnson, owner of the car, and G. G. Gilpin, reportedly in the auto, were also arrested and held on open charges.

Claude W. Sprague Tacoma Rob. Murphy Knee Boteell Harold Johnson G. G Gilpin

Large gathering of visitors expected for Seattle convention

About 30 000 B P C E members from near and far will visit Seattle for the Washington fire lodge convention July 21 to 28. Many delegates to the Los Angeles convention will pass through Seattle on their way home.

Seattle Washington Lire Lodge Los Angeles Order Be Ole

Babies to Be Rated During June 14 Week

A campaign named Baby Health Week runs June 14 to 17 under Mrs Anna I Jenkins. Children under six will be examined by expert doctors and dentists and rated on a standard scale.

Little Folka Faby Anna I. Jenkins den Uwts

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