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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1921

Page

6

Sentencing Pending for Lyda Southard in Double Murder Case

In Twin Falls Idaho on November 6 Mrs Lyda Southard was convicted of second degree murder in the death of her fourth husband Edward F Meyer. Sentencing set for Monday with bail possible. The state also accuses her of poisoning three previous husbands and a brother in law to gain insurance.

Twin Falls Idaho Lyda Southard Hueband Southard RE. F. Meyer Alsho Edward F. Meyer State Robert C. Dooley William O. McHaffie Harlin C. Lewis Edward Dooley United Press Supreme Court Harlan C. Lewis Billings Mont Lewis of Montana Jawes

Coal Miners to Return to Jobs After Court Action

About 35,000 central district coal miners on strike over the check-off system are expected to return to work by Monday while the United States circuit court of appeals weighs the Indianapolis injunction. A hearing is set for November 16, with court action paused until then, a union official said. Mine operators view the delay as only postponing a showdown.

Chicago Central District United States Circuit Court of Appeals A. B. Anderson Indianapolis Anderson William A. Glasgow

Union Orders Striking Miners to Return or Face Expulsion

In Pittsburg Kansas on November 5, George Peck acting district president issued orders giving about 9,000 striking miners ten days to return to work or be ousted from the United Mine Workers of America. The strike is a protest against the jailing of Alexander Howat, district president, for violating the industrial court law, with miners operating a rump union.

Pittsburg Kan Kansas United Mine Workers of America George Peck Alexander Howat

Unions Order Men to Keep at Work

Springfield dispatch says President John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers wired all district presidents to keep their men at work until a final decision is announced by the operators on abolishing the check off system.

Springfield John L. Lewis The United Mineworkers

Southwestern Road Plans Merger with Arizona & New Mexico Railway

The El Paso & Southwestern Railroad Company asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to acquire control of the Arizona & New Mexico Railway by purchase of stock and other means. It also sought approval to issue 3.5 million dollars in short term notes to fund the purchase of stocks and bonds of the Arizona & New Mexico Railway.

Southwestern Road Washington el Paso & Southwestern Railroad Company Interstate Commerce Commission Arizona & New Mexico Railway

In proportion to its automobiles More motorists were killed

In Delaware last year motorists died at a higher rate relative to its number of cars than in any other state, sparking calls for improved road safety and enforcement.

Delaware

Mutt Show Attracts Many Animals And Notables

Mutts come from everywhere as The Star appoints a business manager. SB Groff will sketch life size portraits Thursday afternoon and evening. Dr. W A Marquise offers veterinary services. Elliott 4274 and 1015 Howell address welcome ad vice for contestants.

Frank Webster the Star S B. Groff W. A. Marquise Jarquins Elliott Howell Fido

Mutt Show Opens Free Entry for Curs at Street Fair

Community event invites boys and girls to enter their mixed-breed dogs with no entry fee and a prize. The notice specifies no high-toned breeds, only full blooded curs, participate at the Street fair.

Madalynne's Plans Change in Kennedy Murder Case

Ralph Obenchain asked Superior Judge Reeve to withdraw the motion to dismiss the charge against his wife Madalynne for the murder of J Belton Kennedy. The request followed a conference with defense counsel Charles Erbstein who had filed the original motion claiming the case was not brought to trial within sixty days after indictment. Deputy District Attorney Fricke opposed granting permission to withdraw. The judge suspended ruling until 10 am Monday.

Los Angeles Ralph Obenchain Reeve J. Belton Kennedy Madalynne Obenchain Charles Erbstein Alsa Erbstein Charles W. Fricke Kennedy

Still Is Found In Lake Waters Near Fre mont Still In Lake Waters

Federal and police officers recovered parts of a hidden still from seven feet of water near Fremont at 612-16 Blewett Street. They also seized two gas launches valued at 4000 and arrested Ray Foote and W C Foote. A gallon of moonshine and mash were found on the boats. The suspects, previously charged with liquor offenses, are held as state and federal charges are prepared. A woman died at one boathouse months ago in a case linked to moonshine.

Fremont Blewett St Federal Ray Foote W. C. Foote

Magnolia Club Sets Chest Talkers at 8 P M Event

Speakers for the Community Chest fund will address the Magnolia Improvement club at 8 8 p m Monday in the Presbyterian church at Klondike and W Plymouth streets. The same speakers will talk later in the game evening at St Auburn hall.

Community Chest Fund Magnolia Improvement Club Presbyterian Church Klondike W. Plymouth St. Auburn Hall

Reward paid in Brumfield case in Roseburg

One thousand dollars from Douglas county funds were issued to several individuals who aided in capturing Dr Richard M Brumfield awaiting execution in Salem for the murder of Dennis Russell The state offer of another 1000 awaits legislative approval Inspectors Richardson and Waugh of the Northwest Mounted Police received 700 for arresting Brumfield near Calgary Alberta The Myrtle Creek express office shared 100 The Seattle express office 100 and J H Hogan Roseburg brake man 100 The state reward will likely be divided similarly.

Roseburg Douglas County Richard M. Brumfield Salem Dennis Russell Richardson and Waugh Northwest Mounted Police Brumfield Calgary Alta Myrtle Creek Here Seattle Express J. H. Hogan

Seattle Showcased in Peruvian Newspapers as Prime Pacific City

Peruvian periodicals like El Comercial and La Prensa feature Seattle as a leading manufacturing and shipping hub. The Cham ber of Commerce, via Lima representative J. M. Macedo, highlights the harbor lumbering industry Snoqualmie Falls and regional resources. Seattle, population 360,000, moderates a continuing exhibit from the Peruvian Centennial under Macedo's direction.

Seattle Peru Chamber of Commerce J. M. Macedo Lima el Comercial la Prensa Wonderful Harbor Snoqualmie Falls

Man Slain Identified as William Quirk

Coroner W H Carson continued inquiry into a man found dead Friday on Sixth avenue between Columbia and Cherry streets. The victim was identified Saturday as William Quirk by Rev. F B Dark pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church.

W. H. Carson Sixth Ave Columbia Cherryets William Quirk F. BE. Dark Tabernacle Baptist Church

Chinese Delegation Sets Broad Demands for Pacific Conference

Dr. W. W. Yen outlines seven core goals for China at the Pacific conference. They include open door policy, abolition of spheres of influence, control of Chinese resources and railways, equal treatment under law, gradual end to extraterritoriality, and a proposed Pacific court of arbitration. Yen emphasizes principles over detailed territorial claims and envisions a Shanghai-based tribunal to handle disputes among Pacific powers.

Washington, New W. W. Yen Peking China Shantung Marchuria Mongolia Yen Hke Shantung America Pacific Court of Arbitration Far East Japan Shanghai World Court

Women 70 Urge Disarmament in Conference Call

Millions of club women nationwide are urged to back area limitation talks in a circular approved by the White House and the state department. Mrs. Thomas G. Winter says progress is possible but complete disarmament is unlikely now, warning against a philosophy of terror if the conference fails.

Carl D. Groat Washington General Federation of Women's Clubs Thomas G. Winter Minneapolis Harding White House State Department Mra The United Press

Assassination of Japanese Premier Hara Rocks Political Scene

The text outlines potential successors like Kimmochi Saionji and Baron Shimpei Goto amid Seiyu Kai uncertainty after Premier Hara’s death. It notes Hara’s will for a plain tombstone, his premonition of death, and funeral plans for November 11 in Morioka, with Count Uchida and other leaders warning of a domestic political crisis.

Kimmochi Saionji Seiyu-Kai Party Harn Marquis Saionji Baron Shimpei Goto Hara Mortoka Japan Tokyo Morioka Uchida Yamagata Ihs

Telephones discuss peak load and automatic failure concerns

Reeves argues the duty of the telephone company is to install a system that will work after installation not just prove it can. Officials say new automatic devices are being considered. Mayor Caldwell notes surrender of city jurisdiction could allow installation of automatic phone systems in a measured manner.

China Reeves Public Utilities Department Caldwell

America to set disarming pace at world conference

Washington reporting that the United States will lead by offering a generous plan to limit the American navy within definite limits. Delegates prepare a world armament plan aimed at stopping naval supremacy while avoiding unfair advantages. Senators briefed on preliminary calculations say the program will test the courage of world statesmen.

Washington United States United Press Navy Department Senate

Vets Rummage Sale Nearing Conclusion

The rummage sale to aid disabled war veterans in Western Washington hospitals wraps up this weekend at 1900 Sixth Ave. Saturday and Monday are the final sale days.

Sixth Ave Washington

Funeral services for Mrs Fronia Lytle announced

Funeral services for Mrs Fronia Lytle who died Friday at her home 1120 15th Ave will be held Sunday at 2 p m at St Mark's Episcopal Church.

Fronia, Lytle 15Th Ave St. Mark's Episcopal Church

Day of 5-Cent Loaf Is Gone in Seattle

W C Hutchinson of National Baking Co and Washington Baking Industry head says the 5-cent loaf era is over. He notes bread prices won’t drop with wheat, due to flour costs and higher bread quality. Bakeries in Seattle lose money, with average weekly wages at 48.47 and per-pound loss of 0.16. Wholesale bread prices have fallen since 1920, while flour costs remain high.

W. C. Hutchinson National Baking Co Washington Association of the Baking Industry Hutchinson Seattle Portland Spokane

Ulster Premier Talks Lloyd George on Ireland Peace Conference

Premier Craig of Ulster met with David Lloyd George in London to discuss the proposed Irish peace conference. Craig said Ulster representatives will attend when their interests are reached and insisted nothing be settled behind Ulster backs. Sir Robert Horne and Austen Chamberlain also visited during the talks.

Ulster Lloyd George ED L. Keen London Craig Ireland Robert Horne Austin Chamberlain Conservative Party

Irish Break Pact and Loot Arsenal

Belfast reports armed men believed Sinn Feiners raided the police barracks at Kesh, locked constables in cells, and looted the arsenal. Rifles ammunition and bombs were driven away in motor cars.

Belfast Kesch

Cafe Men Jailed for Selling Rum in San Francisco

Albert C. Morrison manager of the Techay Tavern San Francisco cafe and V. Lechardt were sentenced by Federal Judge Dooling to six months imprisonment for maintaining a place where liquor was sold. Attorneys for both men said they would appeal. Bail set at 4000 dollars each.

San Francisco Albert C. Morrison Techay Dooling V. Lechardt Morrison

Woman Sentenced on Booze Charge

Ethel Wilcox proprietor of the Glenn hotel at 2306 First Ave was convicted of selling liquor to dry squad men. She received 60 days in the county jail and a $260 fine in a sentence confirmed on appeal from Justice Co Dalt on to the Superior Court.

Ethel Wilcox Glenn Hotel First Ave Justice Co. Dalton

Chicago Hails Marshal Foch Arrival Parade

Chicago welcomed Marshal Ferdinand Foch with a citywide celebration as city officials and residents lined streets to honor the Allied commander. Gov Len Small and Mayor Hale Thompson attended the program at the university, where Foch received an honorary doctorate amid a large crowd and visiting dignitaries.

Chicago Foch Pennsylvania France Indianapolis Len Small Mayer Hale Thompson Versity

Bake Oven Therapy Claims Aid For Wide Range Of Ailments

An advertisement promotes a "human bake oven" treatment claiming to relieve gout arthritis rheumatism obesity insomnia and many other conditions through superheated dry air. It lists numerous diseases and invites readers to seek diagnosis at Dr M and M Loughney offices in Seattle with hours and contact details.

Loughney Bright M&m Ney Bioven Olive St Seattle Times Nureess Low

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