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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1921
Page
1
A fragment from a local page notes Sir Thomas Lipton visiting Seattle and hints at editorials and a social hall of fame day in June. It includes scattered rumors about city officials, marriages, and odd vignettes from household life and crime satire, reflecting a busy, glossy-community style.
In Prosser a horse accident left Howard Snively badly injured and paralyzed. His father rushed him to Seattle via the Northern Pacific fast mail which carried them to Columbus sanitarium for X rays and treatment. Doctors hope for recovery as state crime trial begins in Knox for 11 year old Cecil Burkett charged with murder in a separate case.
Readers are urged to decide in June to buy now and save money. The Star highlights best store offerings appearing regularly, promising astonishment at savings.
P. R. Heard of Waverly Oil is believed dying after an auto crash that killed Miss Blanche Gordon. The accident occurred when the car hit a telephone pole at 104th Street and Greenwood Avenue, overturning. Otto Lang and H. E. Miles were also injured.
A bright red fire department vehicle with gold lettering was stolen Monday night from in front of EF B Haight's residence at 4727 20th Ave NW. Haight, a department mechanic, kept the car there to answer emergency calls.
In Bridgeport Connecticut on May 31 Mrs. George E. Nott collapsed in court during testimony on her alleged role in her husband George E. Nott's murder. The witness Daniel Ferguson described the corpse found in a swamp where the body was sunk in a trunk.
Chicago police serg t John Kyan captured four armed auto blowers early today lone handed. The men cracked the safe of the Chicago Typographical Union when he surprised them.
A reader letter argues Washington tax statements reveal a statewide mistake. It claims property taxes are higher in cities like Seattle Spokane and Tacoma, and even smaller towns, doubling the rate versus San Francisco. The author blasts the tax system as radical and calls for cutting expenditures and tax reforms to provide equal footing for all homeowners.
A chaotic last day for voluntary poll tax payments drives crowds to County Treasurer Gaines office. Officials estimate over 9 060 payments by 11 am, with about 40 000 more to collect and sheriff agents ready to seize property to cover the $6 fee. Sheriff Starwich declines comment while awaiting data to start levies.
Notice reminding taxpayers to pay the 1920 income tax before June 15 and warning that the second installment will become delinquent after June 16. Indicates checks are being sent to the income tax office.
Dedham Massachusetts May 31 a police cordon guards Dedham district court as Nicola Nacco and Bartholomew Vanzett go on trial for the murder of Freiderick Parmeter paymaster for Slater and Morrill Shoe Co and Special Policeman Alexander Beradelli at South Braintree in April 1920 a parcel containing 18000 dollars stolen
Two million railway workers await the U S railroad labor board ruling expected to remove about 400 million dollars annually from payrolls. The board said the decision would be announced tomorrow. Initial reductions target unskilled workers with possible later cuts for skilled employees.
Holiday traffic from Seattle to Vancouver set record levels as about 4 000 American automobiles passed through Blaine on Sunday and Monday.
John Smith arrested Monday at Graham Street and Beacon Avenue by Patrolman C L Bryant after 49 gallons of moonshine were seized. Ed Wall of 3817 24th Avenue South West was nabbed at the Spokane dock carrying two grips with 10 quarts of home brew.
A bottle labeled Wine of Pepsin allegedly a cure for Volstenditis was turned into the railway lost and found on Tuesday.
A second meeting of representatives from about 40 civic and fraternal organizations will convene Friday evening to discuss the tax question. The Knights of Pythias call the gathering in their lodge room at Third Ave and Virginia St. to review issues and coordinate positions.
The Metropolitan Building Co. proposed turning over the downtown site for a 3.2 million hotel to the University of Washington regents. They offered subletting or backing construction, with a pledge to replace temporary structures with permanent buildings by 1935. The Chamber of Commerce hotel committee planned to seek reconsideration of the regents action and allow the company to explain financial benefits.
Carl Falk sustained a broken leg Monday when a machine driven by R. W. Story crashed into the side of his auto at the curb corner 12th Ave and Pike St. The Falk vehicle, owned by Fred Austin of the Austin Mosely Co., was struck as Story's car owned by L. B. Barbee pinned him to the machine.
A new baby carriage was discovered on a Ballard car on Tuesday. Police or local officials have not released further details about the discovery or any potential occupants.
Lillian Swinburne sues Carl R. Lofster in Judge Daniel H. Carey’s court claiming 1030 dollars damages for a fur coat lost while it was in storage. She asserts she left the garment in storage.
More than 190000 acres of farm land valued at 500000 and a diking system worth 1000000 face danger as the Columbia River dike bursts near Kalama. Workers rush to reinforce dikes and evacuate families while pumping stations are ruined and crops suffer 100000 in losses.
A overseas veteran at Center, unemployed and without funds, can buy milk for his baby thanks to a $3 donation from Northwestern Drug Co. Barney B. Lustig sent the check after The Star reported the veteran had been charged with petit larceny to obtain food. The charge was dismissed when local officials and lawyers covered the forged check.
A tabloid tale claims Mrs. Kate Mahoney planned a honeymoon to St Paul while her death is alleged as murder by her former husband James Mahoney. Police report divers search a lake for a trunk as investigators dispute Mahoney and a Great Northern departure tale. The case centers on forged evidence and a jail stay as officials pursue the mystery trunk and survivorship of Mr. Mahoney.
Informal feelers signaling the start of disarmament discussions have been sent from Washington at President Harding's urging. The move precedes the Borah resolution backing a disarmament conference and proposes the question be raised before the supreme council rather than at a special conference.
A Queen Anne street car number 617 jumped the track at First avenue North B and Bavine street at 6 30 p m Monday injuring three passengers who were shaken up The accident occurred on a curve near the end of the line possibly caused by a broken range on a front wheel The car was operated by motorman Frank R Weik and conductor C W Jackson both named with addresses.
Spencer R. Myers sues the city for 25600 in Judge Otis W. Brinker s court claiming a Green Lake car cut off a toe while his foot was caught in a frog. Because he is a minor his guardian, C D Myers, acts for the suit.
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