Police Warnings Urge Caution on Snowy Streets
Chief W. H. Searing warns pedestrians to check crossing visibility and beware skidding cars. Homeowners are advised to clear snow from roofs as heavy buildup risks collapse.
19 Nov 1921
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1921
Page
1
Chief W. H. Searing warns pedestrians to check crossing visibility and beware skidding cars. Homeowners are advised to clear snow from roofs as heavy buildup risks collapse.
Snow blanketed Seattle with 1.6 inches by 7:30 am and more to come as cold belt from British Columbia to Minnesota holds. Weather bureau notes four inches at Yakima and 30 inches at Martin, while trains face delays and roads become slick amid ongoing snowfall and drifting.
The weather bureau warns of a large storm approaching the North Pacific coast. Southeast storm warnings are ordered at all stations in Oregon, Washington, and the Juan de Fuca straits. Expect strong southeasterly gales today and tonight.
A collage of local squibs and jokes runs through the piece from Seattle including arts opening at Seat te Art Club, remarks on Henry Ford and tin battleships, boxing around town, home brew critiques, city figures, and a wild mix of street humor and odd anecdotes.
The first snowfall of the season in Seattle left two people dead and several injured. Taruo Tanabe of 606 Third Ave and Kawabara of 316 15th Ave were cited in separate accidents after snow impeded travel and caused a vehicle strike and a fall. An unidentified woman was bruised when struck by a truck at Eastlake and Broadway, and another man was knocked down at Terry Ave and Pike St. by L V Lindell.
Ten people die when a funeral procession automobile is struck by Calfornia Limited No 4 near Summit Illinois. Thirteen in the car, including children, are injured as the hearse clears the track just before the collision. Snow and a curved approach hindered the train crew view.
The United States signals it will not broaden talk on armament limits, demanding Japan and Britain accept a halt to naval expansion or openly reject caps. Washington says the American plan rests on expert conclusions and would bargain only within the agreed scope, as talk continues amid naval moves and France considers its plenary session stance.
An unidentified bandit was killed during a failed post office raid in Montpelier Indiana. Police officer Jerry Engle was wounded by a lookout but shot and killed the assailant. three other bandits escaped.
The annual Children’s Day Community Chest Animal Parade was cancelled due to snow. A small crowd gathered at Third Ave and Virginia St at 10 o’clock, sharing sorrow, photos, and Hazen J. Titus fruitcake while lamenting the lost event and a parade permit unused.
The twins Nancy and Nick rush to Woodland Park to see snow covered enclosures and meet Gus Knudson the bear keeper. They greet Polpol the polar bear and its cubs, note Christmas worries, and hurry home to dry their wet feet before getting cold.
Community Chest in Seattle struggles with only half of the $744 810 goal subscribed by Friday night. Officials vow to press on next week, possibly through Tuesday, hoping a miracle will push the total over the top despite snow and bad weather.
Fifteen gunmen fought a thrilling battle in dark Belfast streets early today. It was the third shooting incident of the week with an armored car arriving to scatter the combatants after one man was wounded.
Three men robbed the Gittleson Jewelry Co. store of gems worth from seventy five thousand to one hundred thousand dollars in St Paul. Police detained Harry Weisman, the store manager, as part of the investigation.
Snow halted the Franklin and Queen Anne high school city championship football game at Denny field. The title will be decided next Friday per Athletic Director A. C. Felton.
The Japanese delegation seeks 70 percent of Allied capital ship tonnage, insisting on higher naval builds after the American program. Washington reports indicate the U S would oppose increases, risking a split with Japan as talks on armament limitation unfold.
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