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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1921
Page
6
A poem urges letting in the light by exposing secret meetings and plotting. It argues openness will disperse gossip, reduce fear, and reveal honest, fair plans. The speaker asserts rulers worldwide must allow transparency to shape a hopeful future.
A jittery informant known as The Pippin recounts six years as a dope fiend and seller in cabarets and on Capitol Hill. He claims to have quit drugs after six years in the stockade and offers to testify before Gov Hart about the narcotics traffic to aid the poor and pressure law enforcers.
A Silver State employee reports Joseph Peak of White Cross is alive in Hongkong about a month ago. Rev W Bites, director, said Peak went there on his own accord to study narcotic sources firsthand.
Retired hotel man Robert C. McCormick died at his home after a protracted illness last night. He was known locally for his long service in the hotel industry and leaves behind several relatives.
A humorous reflection on rising turkey prices and the household debate over whether to buy a bird. The husband frets over cost while the market and butcher figures loom, hinting at a broader sense of inflation and changing domestic routines.
Rh G Dun and Co reports distinct improvement in iron and steel output and a general upturn in basic industries. Buying remains conservative though recovery from the business low mood is steady. manufacturing stays quiet and demand not brisk enough to spur output.
The Kansas City smallpox outbreak claimed 69 lives with three more deaths today. Two deaths occurred yesterday and two new cases were added as the city reports 105 cases in Missouri cide according to health department records.
Major details of Henry Ford's offer to buy the Muscle Shoals project were agreed at a bedside conference with Secretary of War Weeks. Ford and Edison prepared to estimate completion costs as government figures ranged from about 15 to 45 million dollars, with Ford claiming completion under 20 million if his engineers handle it.
J. E. Kautto, president of the North Pacific Trading Company, pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Presiding Superior Judge Everett Smith on grand larceny charges. Prosecutors say he defrauded H. P. Burrows of 400 dollars in a stock deal.
Tom Waters a former deputy United States marshal was appointed deputy sheriff on Saturday by Sheriff Matt Starwich and wears the sheriff’s badge as he takes office.
City government officials announce they will donate one percent of their yearly income to the Community Chest. The legislative department pledges about $30 each, totaling 13 contributions. Acting mayor Bob Hesketh notes the executive department will likely follow suit during Mayor Caldwell's absence.
Axel Jorgensen faces charges in superior court after being accused of operating an auto bus without a license and without a certificate of public convenience and necessity. State highway patrol arresting officer W. J. Clarke alleges the bus ran between Enumclaw and Auburn in violation of the law.
Dr. W. T. Christensen Friday denied charges by Fr. Boyne president of the Chamber of Commerce. He said the Port of Beatie commission is not asleep and blamed more favorable monetary rates and the U S failure to carry out provisions of the Jones shipping bill for Canadian ports handling the Oriental trade.
The Greek inventor Demestra PF Onhiner, 25, died Friday from strychnine poisoning. Coroner W. H. Cormon says death remains a mystery with police unable to determine if it was self-inflicted or murder.
The steamship West Cana Kia was due here last night carrying a cargo of coal from the East Coast destined for the Puget Sound navy yard.
Sound Transit Co seeks permission to run an autobus line to Cowen Park and Roosevelt Heights. Pending Thurston County court action set for December 6 on Sitney ordinance issues, attorney W R Crawford asks for interim operation rights. The dispute centers on board of public works authority to require jitney ordinance provisions.
John Pappas, 28, of Cascade Hotel, suffered a fractured leg Friday when a pile of lumber shifted and trapped him at the Rothe dock. The longshoreman was taken to Seattle General Hospital for treatment.
In Orange Texas on November 19 a bull elephant named Floto was fed tobacco instead of a peanut. He charged keepers and wrecked part of the Selle Floto circus injuring a man in hospital. After a night-long search Floto was found in the country and shot by keepers in a desperate effort to stop the rampage.
County Treasurer William A. Gaines urges taxpayers to pay taxes now to avoid year end rush. He notes 4 110 135 14 dollars in taxes remain unpaid and reports a 5 percent increase in payments versus the previous year. November 30 is the deadline for the second half. taxpayers are urged to settle promptly.
Chicago dispatch reports a 10 percent wage reduction for packing plant employees nationwide effective November 28. The cut follows an agreement between company representatives and the company unions in Chicago.
A city committee of engineers backs a pontoon bridge across Lake Washington using hulls moored in Lake Union. Estimated cost runs about 240000 dollars, a steel bridge deemed too costly by city engineer A H Dimock.
Walter J McCray, diver and owner of the 40 foot gas launch Memories, was released under $750 bail by Judge Jeremiah Neterer in U S district court Saturday. He is to appear for trial November 28 following a liquor raid seizure.
DENVER on November 19 report states that the strike of 2,500 coal miners continues with no progress toward settlement. Union leaders and mine operators remain apart on terms, and no new negotiations are announced.
William Warner of 746 North Second Street Seattle recounts a ten year ago fall from a Fort Lawton pole and chronic rheumatism. After a street corner demonstration and a course of Dr. Loughney’s baking treatments he reports relief, regained elbow mobility, and can shave again.
Colorado Fuel and Iron Co. and workers remain locked in a wage reduction stalemate with reductions from 25 to 30 percent under discussion. Both sides report satisfaction as no disorders have occurred and martial law remains in effect in Huerfany county.
Removal notice states Dr. Loughney's Bake Oven Treatment offices move to the corner of Fifth and Union in Crazy Ridge Seattle with hours from 0 to 0 and Sundays 9 to 12 only. It says only the totally invalid or bedridden are treated in the sanitarium in Kirkland and invites free literature and examinations to start treatment promptly.
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