03 Nov 1921
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1921
Page
1
A jumble of quirky items includes Home Brew hailing a dog named Toadstool with a mixed pedigree, jokes about jitney service to Cowen Park, a lame pun filled column on prohibition and humor about hotel rates in Seattle, plus a spoof on local headlines and university classes. The slice captures a period newspaper tone with varied humorous blurbs and stray notices.
Carl H. Reeves, superintendent of public utilities, urged Mayor Caldwell to veto a council bill allowing a measured service system by Pacific Telephone Co. The move would affect over 15 000 homeowners by shifting billing to usage, and Reeves warned it could surrender home rule to state authority and hinder Seattle lighting and gas analysis.
A community scene questions whether a stage welcome has grown too grand for simple applause. The article contrasts a "Big Ovation" with quieter, brief receptions, exploring local expectations for ceremonial praise.
In Chehalis on November 3 John Peters, father of five, arrives with his dying memory of his youngest son’s plea for action against the killer. He says he bears no grudge against the shooter and supports whatever the judge decides about Herbert Coleman, a 10 year old boy, and the cause of the shooting of 9 year old Lynn. Judge Reynolds is expected to deliver a ruling today.
A community mutt show is set for Thursday November 10 at Crystal Pool. Entries are open to all town dogs with prizes donated by local businesses and a plan to raise funds for a communal chest. Participants must fill out entry blanks mailed to The Star and bring collared dogs to the event.
A dog show entry is listed for Crystal Pool on Thursday at 10 for the Community Chest benefit. The notice notes dogs are not allowed except full blooded curs and invites boys and girls to enter the mutt at no cost with potential prizes.
Tacoma leaders welcomed 27 Seattle business chiefs led by Robert B. Boyns for a Tacoma Commercial Club luncheon aimed at uniting the Puget Sound region. Speakers urged joint development while acknowledging lingering Tacoma suspicions and the mountain-name dispute remains a hurdle to full regional cooperation.
The article reports on Japanese officials and militarists arguing for aggressive navy expansion and a strategy to deter America. It discusses Sato and others predicting Japan will push its Asiatic policy at the Washington conference while keeping a strong defensive fleet ready to strike Americans with a quick, decisive blow.
The Polk Hueber Co of Seattle warns city leaders that Seattle may lose a major manufacturing enterprise over lack of financial support. The Spokane street car device, an automatic windshield swipe, is said to offer full windshield visibility and possible nationwide sales, yet funding hurdles threaten relocation to California or elsewhere.
Lord Northcliffe urged full publicity for the Washington arms conference sessions at a Tokyo dinner hosted by newspaper publishers. The British publisher spoke on the need for transparency and offered an exclusive view on the proceedings.
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