05 Nov 1921
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1921
Page
1
A collage of aphorisms jokes and quips from Seattle headlines includes gibes about politics crime fashion and daily life. Bits reference Governor Hart taxes misquotes and a mutt show plus light notes on lovers neighbors and old city events.
City engineers warn that approving an ordinance surrendering control to Pacific Telephone could force Seattle users to pay five cents per call for an experimental automatic system. Only 57,000 auto phones planned with 14,000 to operate soon amid doubts from Major Carl Reeves and public officials about the plan’s practicality.
In Tacoma Mrs. Avridge Wyffe turns to electric power for lighting cooking and heating saving $111.50 yearly on 13 856 kilowatt hours while 3 000 electric homes in the city average 13 856 kWh and 111 50 cost. The city combines light and water services to keep rates low and boost consumption.
Senator La Follette demanded the retirement of Secretary Mellon, accusing the wealth tax stance as immodest. His amendment for full publicity of income tax returns failed 45 to 5, with nine Republicans voting for it.
President Harding spoke via wireless stations worldwide at the opening of the Port Jefferson radio plant. He hailed radio as a marvelous achievement and expressed hope that the peaceful status of the United States may soon be shared by all nations and peoples.
The mail car on the Hainois Central train No. 4 was looted between Carbondale and Centralia today. It was the second robbery in two weeks, the car was unguarded, and authorities estimate the loss under $5,000 though the exact amount is not yet confirmed.
Four bandits robbed the Diamond Coal and Coke company office in Detroit on November 5 and escaped with a payroll of 1500 dollars. The incident involved four men and no injuries were reported.
Two armed bandits robbed the cashier of the Commercial Automobile Body company of a $4000 payroll today in St Louis. They escaped.
A masked bandit robbed seven mail clerks on a Santa Fe train at Ottawa Junction Kansas. He forced one clerk to tie and gag six others and took two registered mail sacks. No loss estimate was available.
Today at the stadium a Pacific Coast Conference game features Stanford against Washington with 2 30 p m kickoff. Captains are Ray Hekmann for Washington and W Patrick for Stanford. Probable lineups list weights for key players, including Washington and Stanford starters.
In a flurry of canine whimsy the Seattle Mutts receive a letter from Melita Snow Dream the International Champion offering a drinking dish to the best little white mutt at Crystal Pool next Thursday. Barkus B Woof, the dog editor, promotes mutt show coverage and hints at judges including himself while questions arise about the pool’s lid and safety for entrants.
In Denver on November 5, a mongrel pup named Julius Caesar, found in railroad yards, won first prize at the annual dog show conducted by juvenile owners.
San Francisco reports Alice Blake the star witness in Roscoe Arbuckle's trial again missing. District Attorney Matthew Brady said detectives search for Blake with her mother missing as of morning and she may be cited or placed under court charge if not found.
Casper report states Orange Keller, a garage owner, died last night from injuries after a tire he was inflating blew up. The explosion occurred in Casper Wyoming on November 1.
Nakaoka, a Japanese student by background, declares he killed Premier Hara to protect Japan from criticism in the press. He shows no remorse, sees himself a martyr, while public sorrow widens. Resignations from the cabinet and Seiyu Kai leaders shift the political future as Count Uchida acts as temporary premier and a new head of government is awaited.
Federal prohibition agents arrested two suspects in Centralia. Ben Gergerson, owner of a confectionery, charged with selling moonshine. A raid targeted the Rex house during the same operation.
Spokanee Nov 5 After cutting the windpipe of a 15 month old baby of Mr and Mrs Leo Dahlin of Nine Mile doctors at Deaconess hospital successfully removed a two inch nail from the child's heart by the use of a magnet Dr T EB Hoxsey and Dr O M Rotti performed the operation.
Washington reports Premier Hara was stabbed at Tokyo station by a 19 year old youth. Precautions for dignitaries at the upcoming conference are stepped up with U S protection and police staffing. Foreign Minister Uchida is named temporary premier. Admiral Kato resigns as minister of marine.
Seattle school children will celebrate Armistice Day with a half day holiday after the school board reaffirmed the plan. The half day is set for November 11 and affects all district schools.
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