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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1921
Page
12
YWCA officials say the building is open for the benefit of clubs and organizations, with plans completed for more accommodations. More than 20 groups currently meet in the quarters, expanding space for gatherings.
Eighty students enrolled at the School of Method opened Monday night under the Seattle Presbytery. W. D. Howell serves as dean of the faculty.
The opening of the arms ammunition conference will be postponed from Armistice Day November 11 to November 12 it was announced by the state department today.
Federal prohibition activities for Washington state centralized in Seattle on Tuesday as state headquarters moved from Tacoma to the Thompson Building in Seattle. The consolidation includes the Tacoma local office and communications for Director Roy C. Lyle, with protests from Tacoma leaders noted and the transfer completed during the day.
Wayne B Wheeler, general counsel of the Ant Saloon league, says real beer may be sold in eleven states. The states listed are Illinois Maryland Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York New Jersey Pennsylvania California Louisiana and Wisconsin.
Francis A. Packer a University of Washington graduate and son of Mr and Mrs Charien Packer of 1944 Seventh Ave West Seattle has offered a commission as ensign in the U S Navy Ensign Packer passed an examination in May.
Cleveland man’s streetcar ride study costs record sums as Seattle confronts a city rail problem. Council split over funding Witt’s report with a veto battle and a failed $4,200 cut. Supporters expect six votes to override Mayor Caldwell after Monday’s test.
Arthur C. Burch will stand trial alone on November 1 in the Kennedy murder case. Madalynne Obenchain, cited as the primary cause of the tragedy, will not face a jury until Burch’s fate is decided. Chicago lawyer Charles Erbstein, Benched by Madalynne’s defense, confronts District Attorney Woolwine in a tense dispute over his admission to the case.
A 50 mile per hour gale cut Tampa off with all wire communication lost after noon. Street car service and electric light and local telephone service were interrupted. The hurricane swept the Florida west coast and southern peninsula, damaging shipping and coast cities as it moved north by east.
The industrial bureau of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce seeks a charcoal manufacturer to supply six carloads monthly. Northwest timber is plentiful, transportation is good, and markets are favorable, according to the chamber.
Brighton officials report William Hill faces murder charges for killing his 99 year old stepdaughter Helen Maxine Short. The body was found July 21 in an irrigation ditch near Eno, Colorado, with the case moving toward jury selection today.
Irish peace delegates announced the crisis in negotiations was past while British delegates reported some improvement. Both sides resumed meetings in London and agreed the outlook for peace was more hopeful despite ongoing serious elements.
Both sides in the Seattle catering dispute reported no new developments on Tuesday as members of the Caterers' union and the culinary unions remained at a standstill with no progress toward resolution.
The piece outlines a nationwide bootleg economy with Detroit and other hubs smuggling liquor from Canada, organized rings, and police corruption. It notes fraudulent permits, forged labels, and widespread losses of seized alcohol, plus anecdotes on enforcement failures and high demand for illegal booze.
Washington reports new medicinal beer rules allowing a sick person to obtain up to 24 pint bottles of 6 percent beer per day from registered pharmacists on physician prescriptions. Anti-Saloon League and dry senators plan to block widespread sales, while Wayne B Wheeler warns brewers may be barred from permits. a brief beer era is anticipated lasting about 15 days.
California stood ready to supply fifteen million gallons of wine for medicinal use after Secretary Mellon’s ruling allowing sale of wine and beer for medicines. Breweries were prepared to start as soon as official notice was issued. A separate item notes a hotel sentence for liquor selling and Miss Wilcox appealing a May arrest and fine.
Roseburg Oregon October 25 Dr Michard M Brumfield convicted murderer who attempted suicide by neck wounds is recovering and likely to survive to face sentencing Monday doctors report the crisis has passed though wounds remain serious and healing slow according to county physician Dr Charles V Wade
Former Sergeant Major Bruce MacGregor plans to invite Admiral Beatty to Seattle during the American Legion convention in Kansas City Missouri on October 31. MacGregor travels with a nurse for his wounds from France and is described as one of America's most decorated soldiers, residing at the New Arctic hotel.
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