25 Nov 1921
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1921
Page
1
A garbled feature notes Home Brew promotions in Seattle with plans for testimonial meetings, a parade, and appearances by H. Fletcher and Charles Pletcher. It mentions taxpayer woes, the Tax Investigation Committee, and a parade with police band. The piece teases upcoming attractions and ads for Home Brew products amid civic chatter.
Luther Weedin, 49, sworn in as immigration commissioner for the district of Washington at Coupeville Island County. A longtime Coupeville resident and former Island County official, he pledges to study the duties and emphasizes American loyalty while addressing concerns about Japanese-related anxieties on the Pacific coast.
Hal Armstrong reports at 2 o clock this afternoon Peter Witt an extraction expert was to address the city council for a second talk on street car situation with Mrs Witt and others. The couple debated scrapping antique cars for modern ones and funding plans while noting the system’s high costs and narrow gates for passengers.
Agnes Ayres letters Cynthia Grey to express she opposes brutal caveman stereotypes in romance. She cites her Sheik portrayal where a desert chieftain conquers, yet argues a strong love is needed to overcome brutality. The column notes readers can read both sides in Cynthia Grey's column.
United States prepares to press a quick stand on Far Eastern questions amid talks on naval armament limits. Delegates from Britain and the United States back vigorous action as tensions surge, with a forthcoming decision expected in days.
Crown Prince Hirohito is appointed regent as Emperor Yoshihito suffers a failing health state. The decision, reached after talks with the empress and elder statesmen, makes the 20 year old heir the head of the empire with advisers including Count Chinda.
St Paul welcomes Marshal Foch for a one day stay as the city hosts a revived Winter carnival. He will be feted by thousands on arrival marking the event in the Twin Cities.
The Red Stack tug Sea Eagle with nine crew members foundered off Peacock Point during a gale along Northern Oregon coast. A patrol found part of the pilot house and cabin furniture marked Sea Eagle. beach patrols continued seeking wreckage and possible bodies.
The tug Samson owned by a Seattle firm and carrying the barge Washtucna left Seattle on November 17 for Reedsport Oregon and has not arrived at its destination, according to advices received.
Philadelphia reports indicate arrests and action by the U S attorney general over the $250,000 rum plot. Prohibition Director Rutter said a transcript of evidence links the head of a local export firm and a former high United States secret service official, with others, to the alleged scheme. Federal Attorney Coles will receive the evidence.
Town youngsters and animals parade Saturday at 11 AM starting Third Avenue and Virginia then along First Avenue to Second Avenue. Jack Dempsey and assorted pets join mutts goats and more for fun ending with a Cheat Drive bang. If rain threatens wear gloves and bring an umbrella.
Town readies for a pet parade led by community chest volunteers. Jack Dempsey plans to greet youngsters as dogs and ponies join the march from Third Ave to Second Street, with $200 in prizes including top grammar school team and “most comically brewed” child pet award.
The Seattle Hotel Co was fined 100 by Justice C C Dalton for possessing flour found to contain weevils.
G V Halliday, 29, held without bond in St Louis after confessing to counterfeiting French certificates worth 1.6 million dollars. He admitted passing 65 thousand dollars of the notes to local banks to cover losses from his brokerage firm collapse, with total losses reported over 140 thousand dollars.
Robert Anderson a 14 year old schoolboy was struck and thrown from his bicycle at N 63rd Street and Phinney Avenue by an auto driven by Kembal Wheaton of 6103 Aurora Avenue. Wheaton took him to Columbus Sanitarium where he was found to have a fractured skull and possible internal injuries. His condition Friday was critical.
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