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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1921

Page

9

U S Launches Giant Warship West Virginia at Norfolk

The report notes the launch of the battleship West Virginia at Newport News Virginia with optimism about a growing American naval program. It compares the vessel to contemporary giants Akagi and other ships as Washington considers naval strength amid global powers.

News West Virginia Natron Japan Akagi Washington Representa America Constellation Ranger

Plenipotentiaries Present Hughes Proposal Amendment

Delegates quickly accepted Hughes suggestion as an amendment to the port program after it was formally presented to the conference. The text notes the increased ratio for the Japanese margin as part of the delegation's formal action.

Hughes Port Hughes

Japanese position on Far East policy outlined at conference

November 19 reports that Japan set its stance on Chinese Eastern questions during the Far East conference. Admiral Baron Kato spoke for the Japanese delegation, stating the position as a response to Chinese proposals and indicating agreement with some points while opposing others. The address was not a direct reply to Chinese demands but a formal statement of policy.

Japan Far ‘East Admiral Baron Delega Baron Kato China Kato Far East America England Pacific

The Adventures of the Twins Begin on Page 11

Nancy and Nick, known as The Twins, invite young readers to dreamlike voyages guided by the Fairy Queen. A daily chapter starts today on Page 11 in The Star, promising marvelous adventures for every child.

Nick Twins Star

Bouck Expelled From National Grange as Washington Master

William Bouck former Washington State grange master along with four associates was expelled from Grange membership by a viva voce vote at the National Grange 55th annual convention in Portland. Bouck denounced the action as unjust and signaled organizing progressives in Washington to oppose the national body. Also noted are references to Japan’s China policy and a separate armed robbery at a bank where two masked men stole about $250 and a $31.17 check.

Portland William Bouck Washington State Washington Avenue Bouck C. R. Cottrell M. A. Hamilton J. B. Wrage R. A. Briggs Grange National Grange

Rail collision in Salt Lake City kills three

In Salt Lake City a crash between trains on the Salt Lake and Utah rail road left three dead and 23 injured. The deceased are Earl H. Gentie assistant trainmaster W A Hollien electrician and Harry J. Cramer motorman.

Salt Lake City Salt Lake Utah Earl H. Gentie W. A. Hollien Harry J. Cramer

Suffering of the Poor Spurs Seattle Fund Drive

A Seattle business leader contemplates poverty while the city funds effort to ease misery. Early donations surge as locals answer the call with warmth outdoors contrasting their comfortable offices and a generous old lady gives a large Christmas fund check.

Seattle

Thanksgiving Baskets for Local Veterans Event

Thanksgiving baskets will be sent to Spanish American War veterans unable to attend the 20th annual gathering. The event Thursday afternoon at Roosevelt Hall will feature Camp Commander H A Bremer as toastmaster.

Roosevelt Hall H. A. Bremer

Three Die in Missouri Farmhouse Cyclone

Poplar Bluff Missouri reports a cyclone struck a farm home five miles east of town at dawn killing Mrs George Chaffin 40, her son Cane 18 and daughter Mollie 12. The victims were identified in a farmstead tragedy.

Poplar Bluff Here George Chaffin Cane Mollie

Auburn man freed in liquor case linked to gun arrest

Frank Wooster of Auburn, freed of liquor charges by a justice court jury, was arrested Friday on carrying concealed weapons charges. Bail was set at $500.

Frank Wooster Auburn Justice Court

German Ambassador Reaches New York

Germany's first postwar diplomat to arrive in the United States Baron Edmund Von Theigmann boarded the Helligoland liner to assume acting German ambassador duties in New York City.

New York Germany United States Baron Edmund von Theigmann Helligolav

Funeral services for James J. Magnuson

Funeral services for James J. Magnuson age 39 will be held Sunday at 1 p m at the Bonney Walson mortuary following his death at his sister Mrs A B Wek hart home Friday in local rites conducted by the family.

James J. Magnuson A. B. Wekhart Bonney-Walson Mortuary

STOP PARADE STARTS ON PAGE ONE

We are told the speakers vow not to abandon the procession and plan to resume later. They evoke memories of last year's snowball incident and hope to gain public support and a parade permit. The tone mixes reluctance with a charitable, playful resolve.

Page One

Snowy Roads Cause Multiple Injuries In City

A motorist named C A Eblasnon struck a telephone pole on EB Marginal Way and 8 Dan non due to dim vision from snow. A high tension line fell after the snowfall at Broadway and Olive. Mrs Jennie Smith Tyler and Mrs Agnes Caldwell were struck by skidding autos but not seriously injured.

Snew C. A. Eblasnon New Minister B. C Dannon Broadway Olive Jennie Smith Tyler Meridian Ave Agnes Caldwell John

Eastern Star Building Fund Sale in Fraternal Hall

The Amethyst Chapter No. 38 Eastern Star offers dolls toys needlework and household articles to raise funds for a Masonic temple at 24th Ave 8 and Jackson. Proceeds support building the temple as the sale continues at Fraternal Hall 2609 Jackson Street.

Ladies of the Eastern Star Amethyst Jackson St 24Th Ave Jackson

Apartment House Owner Bound Over

C. J. Talcott, proprietor of the Talcott apartments, was bound over to the federal grand jury by U S Commissioner R W McClelland on charges of illegal morphine sale.

C. J. Talcott Talcott Apartments Federal Grand Jury United States R. W. McClelland

Automobilist Cleared in Death of G W Hendricks

Coroner's jury rules the death of 62 year old G W Hendricks caused by an unavoidable accident. The auto was driven by Harry P Wilkins and the incident occurred Friday after Wednesday night events.

G. W. Hendricks Harry P. Wilkins

Officials Wary About Gardner Trial in Phoenix

The United States District Attorney plans to convene a grand jury to bring new charges against Roy Gardner after his threats of another jail break. Gardner faced possible transfer to Leavenworth and could be tried in Phoenix or Tucson for a Santa Fe mail train robbery, with a $5,000 reward to Herman Inderlied and prior sentences totaling about 75 years. Judge C. A. Davis will represent him.

Phoenix Ariz Roy Gardner United States Flynn Gardner Leavenworth Kaw Joseph F. Dillon Hays Herman Inderiied Santa Fe Tucson C. A. Davis

Two Chinese Held in White Man's Death in Portland

Harry Chin and Lim Kee, Chinese, are jailed in Portland charged with murdering John Stevens a white Boise Idaho waiter. The two men said to belong to Suey Sing tong engaged in a street brawl with a Hop Bing tong member when Stevens intervened and Chin opened fire. Chin is described as a dangerous gunman.

Portland Harry Chin Lim Kee John Stevens Boise Idaho Chin Hop Bing Tong Stevens

Mrs Ritz87 Fruit Prize Winner Highlighted by Star

Washington's oldest commercial fruit grower, Mrs. Philip Ritz, 87, will visit The Star next week to view results of the Pacific Northwest Fruit exposition. She arrived in 1862 with her husband from Corvallis Ore. and helped establish the Columbia River Valley nursery.

Washington Philip Ritz Walla Wala Star Bellet Northwest Kits Rita C. EB. Becht

Shrine Potentate in Seattle En Route to San Francisco

Ernest A. Cutts of Savannah Georgia leads the Imperial Potentate party of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine through Seattle on Saturday en route to San Francisco. They plan hotel arrangements for the Imperial Council session June 13 to 15, 1922, and will be received at the Metropolitan Theatre with a visit to the Nile Temple that evening.

Ernest A. Cutts Savannah Imperial Potentate Mystic Shrine Seattle San F Imperial Council Seasion Metropolitan Theatre Nile Temple

Two Held After Attack on Girl in Alley

Detectives arrested George Riley and William R. Codin, both 18, at Yale avenue and Harrison street after an attack on a 13 year old girl, daughter of Mrs. A. Sanders of 507 Pontius Place. Riley allegedly confessed and implicated Codin.

A. Sanders Pontius Place Republican St Tom Hagen Sam Simonson George Riley William R. Codin Yale Ave Harrison Riley Codin

Boy Freed in Death Case Near Chehalis

Herbert Coleman now seven is declared blameless in the shooting of 9 year old Lynn Peters at Randle. Judge W A Reynolds handed down the decision after a probation officer report said Lynn entered the Coleman home to see a gun and goaded Herbert and two other boys to shoot.

Chehalis Herbert Coleman W. A. Reynolds Randle Herbert Lynn Peters Amanda Williams Peters

Mob shoots and burns detainee in Helena incident

In Helena Arkansas on Friday a mob took Will Turner from the sheriff on the way to Mariana after he was accused of attacking a white woman. Turner was shot dead and his body was brought back to the city park and burned.

Helena Ark Will Turner Turner Mariana

Arbuckle Smiles On Way Out As Trial Progresses

In San Francisco on November 19 Roscoe Arbuckle shows a lighter demeanor during the manslaughter case tied to Virginia Rappe. Court observers note a shift in his behavior as testimony proceeds with Grace Halstead and Dr. Arthur Beardslee among those expected to testify about the night in question.

Ban Francisco Roscoe Carbuckie Virginia Rappe Fatty Siena Grace Halstead Arthur Beardslee Ginta Rappe Arbuckle

Protests Over Red Cross Nurse Capes Circulate in Seattle

Petitions circulating in Seattle urge Congress to rebuke the surgeon general for ordering Red Cross nurses to surrender their capes and buy department issued capes. They claim the capes are priceless for service, while the health service capes are worth four times their value and should be returned or provided at no cost.

Public Health Service Red Crosse Red Cross Seattle Congress Alo

Former Sea Off ta Get Quartermaster Sergeant Plans Zealand Inheritance

Former Sea Officer ta Get Quartermaster Sergeant left Seatude Friday for Zealand to receive a large inheritance left by his father. Massey has served since 1913 and has seen service in many lands.

Zealand Massey

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