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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1921
Page
3
An months old girl, child of Mr and Mrs William Lawrence, died in her crib when a house fire started in the kitchen as the mother went for water. Warren Rose, the uncle, was severely burned while attempting to rescue the baby. The mother struggled to reach the door as flames spread through the kitchen.
New York October 28 Postmaster General Hays and many passengers were slightly injured when the Washington bound midnight express collided with a Long Branch local at Manhattan transfer New Jersey amid heavy fog. Hays had come to investigate a $1 500 000 mail robbery and was thrown from his berth with shocked and strained muscles.
Brotherhood meeting voices peace as Lee advocates reconciliation after Hooper and others sign on. Trainmen vote for peace at midnight while firemen oppose and awitohmen abstain. They oppose the July 1 pay cut of 100 million dollars but may strike if wages fall again. Executives plan further reductions via the railroad labor board. Telegraphers cancel plans to join.
President Harding expressed pleasure at news that the railroad strike planned for Sunday had been averted. On his way back to Washington after a three day Southeast tour he noted the relief felt by administration aides who faced a darker outlook the night before. Harding ended his Southern trip elated by the reception.
Washington October 28 with a general railroad strike averted after it threatened the country for two weeks a general movement was in congress today to make such a situation impossible in the future. The main plan is to add teeth to the Bech-Cummins railroad law making railway labor board decisions mandatory for carriers and employees. More freight rate reductions are expected from the interstate commerce commission after the strike call was canceled. The administration would not be coerced into steps previously contemplated. Cuts on lumber and fruits and vegetables from the Pacific coast are virtually agreed upon.
Houston Texas October 28 union men who quit the International and Great Northern of Texas last Saturday in line with union orders may not be rehired, officials indicated. The men were not discharged but left of their own free will. Officials said leaving a railroad severs seniority with the road, whether six days or six months.
Visitors Ng You Pong Ne Yee Yin and Ching Ming Lee from Chin Gee Hee Sun Ning railway were feted at a Seattle luncheon hosted by the Chamber of Commerce the China club the University of Washington and civic groups. A F Haines served as toastmaster with speakers Mayor Hugh M Caldwell University of Washington figures and local business leaders.
The soldiers' bonus bill, reported favorably to the senate and recommitted to the finance committee at President Harding's request, was offered as an amendment to the pending compromise tax bill by Senator Need of Missouri. The move will force a direct senate vote on awarding adjusted compensation to World War veterans. no prior vote has been taken.
The Wayfarer cast and chorus along with interested citizens are invited to a meeting called by Chas L. Root at 8 p m in the Masonic club Arcade building to discuss the show's future. London reports daily excursion trips between London and Ypres for short visits to the ruined countryside.
The Fukui Maru sank Thursday night off Cape Flattery after a sudden gale. One passenger aboard was rescued by its sister ship West Jester, which relayed the report to the Seattle Merchants Exchange. The West Ivan, bound from Seattle to Yokohama, saved all hands and carried survivors to Japan. The Fukui Maru was owned by Yamashita Kisen Kaisha, steel-built with a 5500 tonnage.
Lieutenant Governor W J Coyle announced that taxpayers will not fund mine guards or state troops to guard coal mines. He toured Seattle area mines with labor officials and coal-company attorneys. A striker, Frank Rokkie, received six months in jail for resisting arrest during unrest in New Castle.
Union cooks waiters and kitchen help quit Rippe s cafe at 314 Mike street and portion of staff walked out at the Bungalow restaurant 1620 Third avenue Thursday night. It follows a prior strike demand after Mewes cafeteria order. Rippe says he pays above union scale at the Pike house but operates on an open shop basis. The dispute centers on shop status rather than only wages according to sources.
Tokyo on October 28 reported a tentative budget of 800 million dollars for government purposes. About 250.9 million dollars, 30 percent, is for the navy and 165 million dollars, 18 percent, for the army. The government admitted doubts whether the sum can actually be raised.
War service volunteers under the state council of defense met for their second annual convention at the Cornish school. About 200 delegates formed the Minute Women Association of Washington with officers elected: Mrs. O. K. Williamson vice councillor, Mrs. D Cross treasurer, and Mrs. R. G. Jones recording secretary.
Justice J. W. Hoar dismissed a suit by Mrs. Bersing of Evanston Avenue seeking $99 damages for the death of her dog Buster. She claimed Buster was snatched and killed by Pug, owned by Adams of Dayton Avenue. The proof showed Pug was in his yard asleep when attacked, and Pug was later killed by an auto.
Gen John J Pershing and Rear Admiral Robert E Coonts chief of naval operations probably will be the principal army and navy advisers to the American delegation at the arms limitation conference. The announcement came in Washington on October 28.
Marshal Foch arrived in New York amid roaring crowds on lower Broadway. He spoke of peace and remembered fallen comrades, praising American allies and recalling 1918 battles while greeting returning soldiers and officials including Theodore Roosevelt Jr and Jules Jusserand.
Norman L. Burton, president of the Washington chapter of the National Association of Cost Accountants, spoke on budget control at a Thursday night ore and banquet at the Washington Annex hotel.
Mrs. T. E. Hearn in London received an anonymous note praising years of apple theft from her orchard. The writer claimed five-year thefts and advised using fertilizer before the next crop.
Herbert Tyson, a traveling commercial man, was mauled by a large Airedale terrier at Lake Mahopac. The dog seized Tyson and bit off his nose, leaving him injured in a ferocious volatile incident.
A federal grand jury indicts Dr. Howard Blake for alleged Harrison anti narcotic act violations. He is held in Seattle by federal officers after being a fugitive for 11 months and was arrested this week in Monitor Oregon. Kimberley offers premiums for rats with city paying 12 cents per rat caught in the streets.
The Senate defeated by 45 to 24 an amendment proposing a graduated tax on undistributed corporate profits. Senators Hitchcock Pomerone and Gerry voted against. Kenyon La Follette and Norbeck supported the proposal.
West Seattle council committee ordered the installation of the 534 Ave S W trunk sewer system at an estimated cost of 123,973 dollars. Property owners in the assessment district will bear the entire cost.
Oct 28 Wenatchee reports whisky smugglers from British Columbia now use armored cars in convoys of three. The lead car acts as lookout, second carries liquor, third disrupts pursuers. Armored cars threaten sheriffs cars and feature steel radiators. Some counties counter with bright lights to stop convoys, as in Skagit county cases.
Premier Lloyd George moves to face a censure vote in the commons next Monday over the Irish negotiations. The Conservative die-hards plan to challenge the government, while the Irish conference stays in committee as leaders disagree on a resume formula. A future British Irish peace conference is expected to occur Tuesday.
Vancouver resident Mark Robinson received a two year penitentiary sentence for attempting to break into a government liquor store at Mission.
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