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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1921
Page
7
Classified notes list autos including 1916 Buick 6 and 1918 Jordan Sport Marine with various prices, plus used furniture, rugs, and appliances by Waldron Co. and other dealers. Advertisements urge cash paid for autos and immediate yard sales across multiple city districts with delivery options and terms.
A chaotic classified style listing car models and prices from Overland and other brands, with scattered ads for homes and real estate. Mentions Henry C. Ewing Company Seattle area contact details and several car models from 1919 1920 era.
A fragmented ad page lists multiple land offerings near Snohomish County and Seattle with various sizes from 10 to 40 acres. Properties claim fertile soil, proximity to towns, schools, roads, and interurban lines, with terms like $50 cash down and monthly payments. Many entries reference Beattie, Manors Lake, and Walton areas, plus prices ranging from $650 to $2,256.
The page lists ads for law firms and loan services, painting and decorating, and welfare referrals alongside a police report: six people held after narcotics raids. substances and weapons found at two addresses. one suspect released later. Also typography promotes real estate and farm notices with names and contact points.
Classified notice offers lump coal cleaned and light in ash for sale at 9.50 dollars per ton delivered in load lots. Garfield 2743 contact provided.
Five suspects were held after the murder of Dr. Paul Lipson owner of St. Pauls hospital and the shooting of George Tregoning a garage manager. Lipson was killed in a South Side drug store during a robbery while three bandits sought cash and whisky. An hour later Tregoning was forced to drive to several blocks before being shot and gravely wounded.
The Union Bridge company of Seattle won a $426,900 contract to build a Columbia River span at Kennewick and Pasco. Construction aims to finish by next July, creating dozens of jobs and boosting Seattle's tourism and business ties.
Sheriff Matt Starwich and deputies seized a large moonshine operation in Tukwila on Friday night. Charles F. Gilbert was jailed on possession charges. Four sacks of corn and sugar, two earsance and 800 gallons of mash were confiscated from a house prepared for distilling.
Thomas Shaw, 26, 5'5" and 179 pounds, has undergone 26 blood transfusions, giving more than 21 quarts to 24 patients. Doctors note his blood type blends with any of the four types, and Shaw reports no ill effects aside from a return to daily life after each operation.
Harry Kirschbaum of 1515 Borenave offers to sing anywhere for nothing. He spends every hour promoting songs of the house that employs him and performs when no one else will. He accepts any accompaniment from jewelry to brass bands.
A new afternoon newspaper will debut in Washington, D C owned by Scripps, bringing their total to 26. Editor in chief is William B Colver with Lowell Meliett as editor and William H Dodge as general director. The paper will feature United Press and NEA wire services, operate independently, and occupy a leased five story building on New York Avenue.
Thieves gained access from a neighboring room by removing a door staple at the Rehan hotel and stole two suits shirts shoes and other clothing from R D Bodle. At the Albany hotel E W Larson’s room was entered Friday and wearing apparel and jewelry were taken. The Gener al Steamship Co announced the U S Shipping Board will not abandon coast Australasia service.
Two men were killed and two wounded in a gun battle between railroad and police officers and alleged boxcar robbers Friday evening near Council Bluffs Iowa. Northwestern railroad agent Robert M. Murray 38 of Norfolk Nebraska died. James Thompson an alleged bandit also died. Deputy City Marshal Elmer Lane shot through the breast and George Moore 40 of Lincoln Nebraska wounded. both were hospitalized. Police arrested Frank Tierney Tulsa Oklahoma and a woman identified as Mrs Alice King suspected to be Mrs Norman Taylor along with William Bullis, an alleged bandit, after a ruse led to the shooting at the Bennett farm four miles north of Council Bluffs.
Storm warnings revised to Southwest at 7 30 Saturday as the storm, centered in the North Pacific, is expected to return to the coast this afternoon or tonight bringing fresh to strong southerly gales.
Dr. William E. Doughty associate general secretary of the Near East relief will visit Seattle tomorrow. He has just returned from the Near East after spending the summer examining famine conditions in the Russian Caucasus.
A 100 ton dynamite cargo for the U S government station in Manila forms part of the West Iran’s capacity cargo of the Frank Waterhouse Co line. Delays arise as cargo must be unloaded and reloaded at each Orient port before final destination. All officers of the YWCA attend a meeting by Mrs E R Bull on enforcing the Washington Homestead Law at the King County Legislative Federation.
Charles Bailey, 17, Cascade hotel, was arrested and handed to juvenile authorities on a charge brought by P. W. Johnson of 6249 27th Ave. N. that Bailey removed a tire from Johnsons car parked at 409 Eastlake Ave.
The Pacific Steamship Co liner Wenatchee departed this morning for the Orient with an entirely new crew and officers. She is commanded by Captain H. C. Thomas.
The New York mayoral campaign grows heated as Curran backs Henry Cur ran and mobilizes women voters while Tammany stalwarts struggle with factional split. John F. Hylan appears set for a tough bid for another term amid servicemen’s support for Cur ran.
Mrs Francis Lough left her baby in a perambulator on a Newcastle platform. The pram rolled off as an engine approached and was struck, but the infant escaped injury.
London stock in the armament sector rose after news of Lloyd George likely leaving for Washington on November 5 and other European leaders’ absences. Paris reports Briand may extend his visit window, while Rome notes Italy’s large delegation and aims to cut armament, with Briand’s fate debated at the French chamber.
In Valley Forge Pennsylvania on October 15 the state paid final respects as Senator Philander Chase Knox was laid to rest in Valley Forge Memorial chapel. A 50 member congressional delegation led by Vice President Calvin Coolidge attended along with Governor Sproule and Senator Penrose. The body lay in his home library earlier, with a wreath from President and Mrs Harding on the casket.
George W. Hull, former park president, said Green Lake’s freshwater supply issue has long been recognized. He cited lack of circulation due to the Licton springs stream and city reservoir overflow entering the lake from the northeast, causing stagnation.
Gerald M. Lindsey of R. F. D. 3 was badly injured Friday when his Ford overturned three times at 13th Ave and Jefferson St. He was taken to the city hospital with a concussion. Two girls with him were unhurt. Nellie Ulam of 705 University St was also injured Friday night after being struck at Sixth Ave and Pine St by a car driven by Adolph Turcotte of 3107 E Madison St, suffering a severe scalp wound and admitted to hospital.
James J. Rafferty, commercial agent for the Philippines, said at the Chamber of Commerce that Co. Leonard Wood as governor will bring stability and prosperity. He declared the confidence of America and the Philippines rests in Wood and his administration has everything in its favor.
P W Johnson saw a boy remove a spare tire Friday night. Johnson chased him for two blocks and overtook 17 year old Charlie Bailey of the Cascade hotel 916 Howell St.
An earthquake was recorded on the government seismograph in East Chicago starting 12:27 a m and ending at 3 a m The disturbance was logged 2 865 miles southwest of Chicago likely in the Pacific Ocean
Notification that the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railways will grant a one cent per mile rate to delegates attending the American Legion convention in Kansas City was received by Mayor Caldwell. This matches the rate given to Grand Army of the Republic delegates at their Eastern convention.
Reports from Teheran indicate many Persians killed or wounded as Kurds revolt. An American, Bachimont, member of the United States mission, was reported assassinated.
Police believe they recovered an $800 diamond ring stolen in New York but require an X ray of suspect George Meyer’s stomach to confirm the find. Katherine McEleney died at her brother’s home 310 West 72nd Street after a brief illness following a two year trip to Japan. City officials attended the opening of Cedar Falla’s new power unit on Saturday.
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