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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1921
Page
2
Twin Falls Idaho November 4 jurors failed to reach a verdict in the Lyda M. Southard case after a Thursday session. Judge W A Babcock instructed the jury on key points of law including degrees of murder and possible acquittal. Both defense and prosecution urged a clean verdict with no suggestion of compromise.
Alaska oil seepage proves realness of Anchorage petroleum to Seattle Chamber visitors. A lamp fueled by unrefined Alaska oil burns brilliantly, displayed near a seep half a mile south of central Anchorage close to the government railroad. Sydney Laurence and Arthur Thompson presented the lamp and oil. Laurence heads East to arrange drilling, with Alaska Oil Company planning to prosecute the work.
Under heavy fog, a bandit robbed two people and fled after a gunfight with Patrolman George F. Reynolds. Reynolds exchanged shots in an alley near 1901 Waller Street and the Wilton Hotel, as the bandit escaped across a vacant lot. Victims included N Parante a grocer and Mrs. R Simms who was unrobbed.
Gov Louis F Hart states he may declare martial law in mining towns if a coal zone emergency requires troops. He tells union miners via district secretary Ernest Newsham that troops would police camps and military authority take full control if needed.
In Tokyo a bitter struggle erupts as Premier Hara seeks to act as acting minister of marine while Admiral Kato and Prince Tokugawa are in Washington for the conference. War minister General Yamanashi warns he would resign if Hara wields the post. Japanese law requires navy or army officers in these roles, angering the civilian premier.
Fire originating in the Dale post office near Lockhart, Texas, spread to surrounding buildings and threatened the entire town, according to reports received this morning.
About 25,000 miners in Ohio, Indiana and Illinois are on strike awaiting mine owners’ decision on enforcing union dues check-offs amid an injunction. Indiana operators began to comply, Illinois operators plan a Chicago meeting November 10. Some 3,500 Illinois miners walked out while unions vow to resist the injunction.
In Los Angeles four pouches stolen in a night mail truck robbery were found today on Sunset Boulevard. Detectives say the sacks were slit end to end and all registered letters disappeared while ordinary mail remained untouched. One bandit wore puttees and the footwear was recovered, aiding identification efforts. The robbery occurred when three masked men compelled driver N G Grimes to halt at a vacant suburban lot, bound him to the truck, seized four pouches, and fled.
Fears that Alice Blake the Rostoe Fatty Arbuckle case prosecution witness had vanished were dispelled when she was found at her mother's home in Oakland. She had traveled there after her mother visited her in California yesterday, according to the district attorney's office.
The German mark slid to a record low of 0.004% against the dollar, underscoring continued weakness after a prior low of 0.0047. The latest quotes show sterling at 4.93, francs at 0.0737, and lire at 0.405.
Prince Tokugawa of Japan, president of the house of peers, tells United Press that a tripartite agreement among the United States Great Britain and Japan could replace the Anglo Japanese alliance. He says such an understanding would promote world peace and notes Japan may seek economic expansion, not territorial.
A massive waterfront fire in Weehawken destroyed five Erie railroad piers, two loaded trains, a large warehouse, and 40 barges. Damage estimated at five million dollars. embers showered New York City districts as crews fought the blaze from riverfront posts. high winds fueled the flames, creating a spectacular scene rivaling the Black Tom disaster.
A confused comment sparks talk of a Mutt show with a grand march and music. Organizers urge participation with Puppa’s a son entries and note Armistice Day school holiday affects the timing of events.
Rev. A M Jathrop of Green Lake Methodist Episcopal Church selects The Message the Messenger and the Power Behind the Message as Sunday morning sermon topic. The pastor addresses how delivery and force amplify meaning in preaching.
The British House of Commons unanimously approved the Washington arms conference. John FP Clynes, former food controller, argued civilization could be destroyed by future wars and noted 20 percent of national income spent on armament, while Sir Donald McLean echoed the warning.
Rioting and violence marked the fourth day of New York's milk strike as thousands of gallons were dumped from trucks into gutters. Women buying milk for babies faced a 40 cent quart price at ped diers.
Austen Chamberlain, speaking in London, said Britain will seek four means to secure world peace through the Washington army conference. He expressed regret that Premier Lloyd George could not depart for Washington immediately but hoped he would lead the British delegation later. He noted President Harding invited Britain with unanimous gratitude.
London November 4. King George may be asked to lend his moral support to a proposed compromise in the Irish situation. The king discussed at length with Premier Lloyd George last night the present negotiations and the path to peace as Belfast parliament plans move forward.
London reports that Britain and France were cautioned by Ambassador Harvey against expecting U S involvement in any alliance. He warned in Liverpool that Lord Derby’s wish for a Britain France pact is futile and the United States will not join.
In Ulster premier Sir James Craig faces pressure from Buckingham Palace as Lloyd George is expected to press concessions tomorrow. In Michigan Henry W. Gates receives a life sentence after pleading guilty to wrecking a Grand Trunk train near Lapeer.
Mayor Caldwell vetoed a council bill that would have placed homeowners at the mercy of big utilities, railroads, and telephone firms. The veto struck down three positions in the utilities department including service and equipment inspector, polo inspector, and railway construction inspector.
Washington reports that American arms conference delegates, with the parley week starting, rush to finalize a program showing how far the United States will limit armament. The plan aims to prove sincerity and guide other nations in drafting their limits as foreign delegations arrive hopeful for conference success.
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