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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1921
Page
1
A jumble of notes and overheard lines from Seattle life. The piece references a movie taboo show title, local food and week themes, and quirky remarks on light rates, umbrellas, pencils, and rail fares. It mentions civic matters and odd anecdotes about daily city scenes and relations.
Government sources and the National Coal Association report a coal reserve covering three weeks to two months if production halts. Household stocks are lighter, but retail yards and bins offer six weeks to two months, with public utilities two to four months, railroads about six weeks plus one week on wheels. Industries show small supplies but can buy more.
The Seattle Star urges buyers and sellers to use its paper for used car ads as a brisk market forms for closed cars this winter. It highlights favorable listings and the Star as the go to source for car bargains.
Paris dispatch reports the council of ambassadors ordering Hungary to proclaim abdication of the Hapsburgs by Monday. Former Emperor Karl is in custody aboard a British warship as allies decide his fate and prevent any new bid for the Hungarian throne.
Secretary of Commerce Hoover announced a November 4 meeting of the standing committee of the unemployment conference in New York. The discussion will cover current unemployment conditions and the progress of emergency measures.
President Harding rejected Walter M. Brown's proposal to abolish the department of labor and replace it with a general department of public welfare. The new scheme would group bureaus for labor education and public health under one umbrella.
The Star announces a community dog show to raise funds for the Community Chest. Plans include securing a hall such as the Arena, obtaining many prizes, and inviting participation from all kids and their dogs. The letter emphasizes an inclusive, fun event and pledges proceeds to charity.
Mystery figure Avridge Mann rises to regular feature status at The Star joining the Letters to the Editor pages. He first appeared in summer with whimsical prose verse and has appeared daily except one, until now. A local claim of a new daily spot in Kansas City follows a defiant defense from readers across the state.
In San Francisco on November 2, the Roscoe Arbuckle manslaughter trial appeared unlikely to begin next Monday. The opening would likely be delayed to about November 14, with Armistice Day and a local election day interrupting the first week if it starts Monday.
The senate adopted a resolution declaring November 11 1921 a national holiday in honor of the burial of the unknown American soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Senator Nelson Minnesota explained the measure applies only to Armistice Day this year and the house had already passed a similar resolution.
In Omaha Nebraska on November 2 seventy five aviators from various nations and flying every known aircraft gather for the opening of the International Aero congress with demonstrations and talks planned for the event.
Kansas City Mo Nov 2 A resolution at the American Legion convention demanded immediate congressional passage of the five fold plan of adjusted compensation for ex service men. Speakers blamed back door politics for the bill’s defeat and urged the nation to view the measure as a national obligation. The convention adopted a program including alien exclusion for five years and aiding naturalization, English language and civics education, and groups for alien betterment and relief from usurers.
Portland observers report a potential industrial disaster in the milling district when sawdust ignited by friction from planing machinery belting sparked a fire under the planing mill floor. Maased equipment and quick action by workers helped extinguish the blaze before it damaged the timber supports.
In San Francisco on November 3 the brewers hesitated to market medicinal beer despite new instructions to permit sale. A brewing company stated doubt the rulings will allow profit and said they would mark time until clarifications arrive.
Washington reports a ruling by the internal revenue bureau that medicinal beer will be taxed at 40 cents per case or 40 cents on each prescription.
Three burglars L Triplett 20 Paul B Holenbeck 23 and Roy Kennedy 20 confessed to a series of robberies after their dog recognized them. The dog was found in a Seattle home last month and the men had initially denied guilt. Confession ties to robberies at J K Rambe 1808 B Cherry Jr Theodore Carlson Savoy hotel and H Lamin Diller hotel with dates in October.
Defense attorneys for Arthur C. Burch and Madalynne Obenchain push to try Obenchain first as Burch pleads insanity. The move follows Burch’s plea and a court continuance granted to examine his mental state, with Obenchain’s trial expected within a reasonable time while Burch undergoes further scrutiny.
Bound for Seattle from Vancouver, the steamer West Aurora ran ashore in Tacoma Harbor Wednesday. The ship, owned by the shipping board and operated by Struthers & Dixon, is not in danger and will be floated at high tide. Also, the steam schooner San Diego, ashore at Jefferson Head Tuesday, was floated under its own power at high tide.
An official poll shows a Senate majority against implementing a sales tax. Republicans cited concerns over economic impact and fairness as the chamber debates tax policy and potential revenue plans.
Chehalis November 2 six year old Herbert Coleman is on trial for delinquent boy charges after allegedly shooting and killing his schoolmate Lynn Peters nine in Randle Big Bottom country east of Chehalis. The case draws intense public interest with Herbert clinging to his mother and witnesses noting his subdued demeanor as family and lawyers argue accident versus deliberate act.
President Harding marks his 56th birthday and the anniversary of his election today. It is noted that his father also has a birthday on the same date.
In Pasco Washington on November 2 police led by Mayor Worthern raided W Volkman’s east Pasco residence. A parrot greeted officers and two stills were found. Volkman pled guilty to possessing liquor and was fined $200 plus costs. He vowed to wring the parrot’s neck as he left.
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