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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1921
Page
1
Henry T. Hunt urges an immediate rate reduction by railroads to mirror wage cuts ordered by the railroad labor board. He argues for cooperation over war, urging government figures to convene with bourbon and liberal railroad executives to enforce the law and avert a strike.
Steps to avert a threatened railroad strike emerged as Warren Stone announced in Cleveland that he and other leaders would be summoned to Chicago to meet the railroad labor board. A White House crisis committee was to convene if Cleveland was called off, with congressmen and executives leaning toward concessions amid rising national tension and cautious consumer purchasing.
For 25 years the Washington Children's Home Society has cared for abandoned neglected and abused children guiding 4000 babies and 4000 more into state homes for adoption. The 67 children at the home include 15 babies under care of Mamie Millard at 3300 65th Ave. The society operates nationwide through its network of representatives and is part of Seattle's Community Fund drive November 14 19 to raise about 750000 for its work.
A chaotic column mixes poems quips and jokes about politeness money and social mores. Mentions Postmaster General Will Hays jokes about socks cash and courtrooms and references to married versus single life. Threads include humor about women skirts and a cash shortage in a rustic newsroom voice.
Philip Scheidemann leader of the majority socialists escaped unharmed after shots rang out at a Luderscheid rally in Westphalia. The attempted attack occurred during a meeting as Scheidemann spoke following his party's Berlin election defeat.
A sharp earthquake shock rattled Nedding California at 10 15 p m shaking buildings and startling residents.
Tacoma, Oct 18. Albert Coulton, 17, a high school junior, died after taking cyanide of potassium. Police found in his hand a love song, with two notes naming several high school girls, their pictures, silk handkerchiefs, and powder puffs. One note says I do this of my own free will. Father is treasurer of Tacoma Paper & Stationery Co.
Damon E. Mahoney, sentenced to hang for the murder of his elderly bride, won a delay announced by attorney Lee Johnston. The appeal to the supreme court will not be heard at Olympia until the February term. Mrs. Dolores Johnson, Mahoney’s sister, faces forgery charges in connection with the murdered woman’s signature on a power of attorney.
The senate ratified the peace treaty with Germany by a narrow margin and anticipated quick completion. Final steps include exchange of ratifications and diplomatic representatives to restore full peace and boost commerce between the United States and Germany.
Washington seeks to end the Anglo Japanese alliance at the arms limitation conference. The United States opposes the military pact between Great Britain and Japan and expects to address its removal as a principal problem for the American delegation.
Dr FE Hanley is charged in superior court with assault in the first degree following an incident after his machine struck and wrecked a car driven by David Gray six miles north of Mnumeclaw. Hanley and his wife were injured. other party members largely recovered. An investigation by the coroner's office is underway.
San Francisco reports star witness in the Roscoe Arbuckle liquor probe, Jack Lawrence, was arrested on a prohibition violation charge after returning from Oregon. The arrest occurred late yesterday as part of ongoing investigations.
Berlin reports the death of Ludwig the former King of Bavaria as announced today. The long reigning monarch abdicated in 1918 and had been living in exile in various countries.
Peter Witt, hired by Seattle to assess the municipal railway, stands on a curb near Guy's drug store in a black overcoat watching traffic. He will be paid 1000 dollars a week as the street car expert, saying the best view is to ride the cars and feel the rider’s experience. He has met the city leaders and will begin by testing the service firsthand.
Washington reports charge that railroad executives and union leaders are using the rail crisis to push government action. Railroads seek immediate refunding of 500 million with right to sue for labor inefficiency. unions favor government ownership or seizure. Congress plans to hear evidence as government vows not to be coerced.
Cleveland Oct 18 The railway brotherhood chiefs were summoned to a Chicago conference with the railway labor board while a five union leaders meeting here tomorrow plans the general strike. They urged seizure of the railroads as the only way to prevent the walkout set for October 30 with Washington interference the main topic.
Chiefs of the four big railroad brotherhoods travel to Chicago for a governance led conference with board members and Washington officials to avert the October 30 strike. Public members dispatched telegrams to summon union heads, while Switchmen’s union is excluded from the meeting. Pennsylvania officials face board hearing on alleged violations of working agreements with shop men.
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