Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Seattle Star in Seattle, Washington

We have 1,702,578 pages in Washington

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1921

Page

10

Tax Law To Aid People Who Spend

Washington reports that the new revenue bill will cut costs for many consumers while raising others. It increases exemptions for dependents and heads of families, trims taxes on some goods, but imposes new rates on luxury items and certain services. The bill’s final shape awaits Senate action and could shift again.

Washington Sonny John D Mt Harding Fed NAVY Uncle Sam Senate House

Ship News Tide Report and Coastal Notes

A brief maritime item reports tides at Seattle with a high tide of 11.6 feet and a low tide near 10 feet. The vessel Cordova is mentioned bound for Cordova with a three master bark noted in weather conditions of cloudy skies and southeast winds.

Tatoorh Island Cordova THO & m

Maritime Ship Movements and Departures Near Alaska

The log lists several ships active Sept 1-2 including the Queen from San Pedro and the Sawa Maru from Manila via Asia ports, with sail times around midnight or evening. Vessels like the Myrmidon from Great Britain and the Westham bound for Vancouver and the Columbia ports appear, along with northbound and southbound departures from Cordova, Skagway, Ketchikan, and Juneau area ports.

Ste Bilver State Manila Mongkong Shanghai Kobe Yokohama San Pedro San Francisco Naknek Gkong Gt W Liverpool London Dalboa Momoa Khc Vancouver B. C Tacoma Dering Sea Porta Alaska Tte Cordova Monolulu Port Allen Kaehulut Mito Mate Lansma Rainier San Francises Westham Triti Columbia Porta

Shipping movements for August to September noted

The list records arrivals and sailings of several vessels in ports including Bremer, Stockholm, Callao, Manantilo, San Pedro, San Francisco, and Astoria. Ships mentioned include Transvaal, Buenos Aires, Depere, Der- Clay, Admiral Farragut, Santa Ines, Quinault, Erneat H. Meyers, Julia Leckenbach, Horace X. Baxter, Admiral Sehrey, Jalape, with origins Beattie Seattle Tacoma and Nel ligham.

Bremer Transvaal Beattie Stockholm Buenos Aires Tacoma Callao Etr Depere Manantilo Arived der- Clay San Pedro Satr Admiral Farragut Seattle Santa Ines Quinault Erneat H. Meyers Nelligham Julia Leckenbach Settle San Francisco Horace X. Baxter Admiral Sehrey Astoria Oo Jalape Seattie

Shipping Movements Include Tacoma Eureka Sailings and Docks

A list of vessels and routes shows ships departing from Seattle and Tacoma, bound for cities including Eureka Los Angeles Portland and San Francisco. Maritime traffic includes cargo ships destroyers and barges at multiple piers and docks with precise mileages and times noted.

Htr Westward Ho Tacoma Eureka Columbia River Stockton Beattie Los Angeles Jalapa Seattle Portland Destruction Island Admiral Dewey San Francisco Ban Mego San Diego Cape Bianco

Public Market stalls offer wide bunks of prices and goods

A bustling public market listing shows stalls selling butter bread cookies dill pickles and pork products with prices like 2 for 5c for bread 3 for 100 for large dill pickles and 20c for salt pork. Many stalls advertise canned fish flour coffee and sugar with varied per unit and crate pricing.

South End S. M del Monte Keystone Amelia

Mexican Oil Stocks Fall on NYSE Decline

New York trading opened with Mexican oil shares retreating as President Obregon and the Mexican congress sent a message deemed reasonable. Mexican Petroleum led losses dropping a point after an initial small decline, while other sectors showed mixed to firmer activity and several major issues posted gains by late morning.

York New York Stock Exchange Obrenon Mexican Congress United States Steel Great Northern Preferred Studebaker General Eleetrt Union Pacifico American Sugar Crucible Sinclair Northern Pacific Atlantic Gulf American Woolen General Motors General Electric Steel Common Studebaker American Sumatra Bethlehem Baldwin International Paper Caldwin TiMy

Grain Market Declines After Sharp Rally in Chicago

Chicago grain prices eased after Thursday’s surge as receipts stayed heavy and conditions were viewed as not justifying the prior advance. September wheat opened 1.25 and fell, December wheat and May prices moved lower, oats and corn followed the trend with near term declines. Cash wheat ranges cited No 2 red at 1.27 and No 2 dark red near 1.97 with receipts around 17,000. Cattle, hogs, and sheep prices showed varied moves, with market strength in select categories and steady to higher cash quotes across some classes. Foreign exchange opened weak with minor shifts in listed currencies.

Chicago Radera St. To

Poverty and Poverty Causes in Dr Bush Lecture

Dr D W Bush petychologist argues poverty stems from bad living and thinking in a free Arena lecture. He says poverty is abnormal and contradicts man's divine inheritance and urges persistent effort to claim abundance. His Friday topic will be Life's Greatest Bet.

Burglar Alarmed By Broker On Front Porch

A burglar walking on Neal Begley s front porch fled when Begley a 3724 Cascadia Ave broker seized an automatic pistol and chased him to the rear. Motorcycle police and detectives searched the scene but did not find the intruder.

Neal Begley Cascadia Ave Begley

A J Biggar Breaks Potato Hill Record

Kent grower A J Biggar sets a new potato hill record noted by King County agri official A B Nystrom. The hill bears 47 potatoes totaling 12 pounds with an estimated acre yield of 27 tons worth about 1080 dollars.

A. J. Biggar Potato Hill Kent A. B. Nystrom King County Nystrom

Shortage on Local Market Despite Weather Impact

Rain and cold reduced supplies of fancy tomatoes and green corn while watermelons moved slowly. Crates of 20 pounds fetched 1.25 to 1.60 dollars, with green corn priced 1.26 to 3.50 a sack at some houses. Peach season nears peak next week with strong demand, cantaloupes moving well at 1.76 a crate, early apples scarce, dairy market unchanged.

Berte Leocal Walla Walla honeRes Gravenstein Cal Lee Casaba Ereveesel Seit Gera Thompson Seediess Moore's Barty Pearse Martiett Ork Bernail I. A Walnate Peenote Virginia Eretone Seattle Freh Ranch Reattie Tillamook Whebasic Decke Eid Sevessevees Sleckyarée van Wethers

Pedestrians Hit by Automobiles in Seattle 1921

Two separate pedestrian accidents reported near Dexter avenue and Western avenue. Mrs. Klein and child Sidney Brant were struck by cars, both drivers offering or causing medical aid as police noted.

Perjury Charges Dropped in Morris Murder Case

In Redding California on September 2, the perjury charges against Gerald Callahan and George Dewey Davis of Seattle were dismissed in superior court on district attorney motion. The men had been tried previously with a hung jury. the jurors stood four for acquittal.

Redding Cal Gerald Callahan George Dewey Davis Seattle Wm. Henry Morris Callahan Davis

Clues Mount in Liquor Theft Case

Federal agents led by State Prohibition Director Roy C. Lyle continued probing a Tuesday liquor theft from a government vault at Killettave Wallet netting about 36000. Agents from customs and internal revenue met in the federal building Friday to compare clues while Director Lyle said no arrest in the major theft was yet connected to Robert Forcey.

Federal Roy C. Lyle Killettave Prohibition Customs, Internal Revenue Department of Justices and Police Department Live Robert Forcey Lyle

Missing Relatives Appeal For Burtie Williscroft

The Star solicits help to locate Burtie Williscroft missing since winter 1914 from his brother’s ranch near Trinidad Warh. Described as 24, blue eyes, light curly hair, slight speech impediment, stout. Aunt Mrs. Ella Rudisill of Seattle asks for information.

Burtie Williscroft Trinidad Warh Ella Rudisill Seattle

Fruit Venders and Stars Pay Caruso Tribute

Opera stars shopkeepers and fruit venders filled Our Lady of Mount Carmel in New York for a Caruso tribute mass. Rev Magliocco said Caruso lives as the greatest artist of all time. Metropolitan stars Rose Ponselle Giovanni Martino and others joined in solemn hymns and offertory prayers.

Paul R. Mallon New York Rose Ponselle Giovanni Martino Verdi Carmella Ponselie Gatano Tommarini Opera Otare

Discord on Cornet Brings His Arrest

In two police raids on Thursday, four people were arrested and alcohol seized. James A. Lockname, 45, and Mise Nellie Williams, 34, were released on $300 bail after being found at 806 Fourth Ave. Patsy Waine, 33, a musician, was found with 40 bottles of beer at 1512 Summit Ave and released on $100 bail. P Mavila was arrested at 1109 Washington St. with 55 quarts and 20 pints of beer seized as evidence.

James A. Lockname Mise Nellie Williama Fourth Ave Patsy Waine Summit Ave Waine Washington St P. Mavila

Army Mule Appetite Grips Montana Alfalfa Surplus

The Great Falls Commercial Club reports Montana has a surplus of 176000 tons of alfalfa and blue joint hay to Seattle for export to the Philippines. Seattle ships over 7000 tons yearly to the islands and last year sent 22406 tons valued at 475566 dollars with Canada as the largest buyer.

Philippines Montana Great Falls

Where You Going for Labor Day Fun

Miss Josephine Spielbauer of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce answers travelers inquiries at 4211 Fourth Ave guiding families to Sound resorts lake trips Puget Sound mountain escapes and longer jaunts for the holiday season.

Josephine Spielbauer Seattle Chamber of Commerce Fourth Ave Spielbauer Sound Puget Sound

Denby Postpones Pacific Coast Inspection Trip

Secretary Denby’s planned western trip for inspections of Pacific coast defenses and Pearl Harbor has been indefinitely postponed. A letter to Walter Brinkop, Los Angeles reunion chair, confirms the change ahead of the 91st division reunion on September 24 and 25.

Secretary of the Navy Denby Pacific Coast Naval Pearl Harbor Hawaii Walter Brinkop 91St Division Los Angeles

Odd Fellows Here Will Go to Big Rally

Two thousand Seattle Odd Fellows will attend the Patriarchs International rally in New Westminster B C on September 3 4 and 5 under Dr R E Turner rally committee chairman. A special train will depart Seattle at 1 p m Saturday over Great Northern tracks. More than 200 initiates are expected to ride the goat and a 6000 seat banquet is planned. Some delegates may attend the peace arch dedication at Blaine on September 6.

Seattle Peace Arch Blaine

Arrest of Negro With Gun Tailed to Roslyn Mines

Henry Carter, a Black man, was arrested in Auburn railroad yards Friday night on a charge of carrying concealed weapons. A railroad detective reported finding a loaded revolver on him as he claimed to be headed for work at the Roslyn mines.

Henry Carter Auburn Carter Roslyn

Woman Accused of Stealing Diamond Ring in Vancouver

A diamond ring valued over $1,000 was reported missing from H. M. Garvey at 217 Stewart Jr in Vancouver. Garvey said the thief was a woman who wished to be deported to Seattle, and police had not found her on incoming boats.

H. M. Garvey Stewart Jr Vancouver B. C

Mahoney Trunk Reward Tied to May Honey Trial

The city plans no reward payment until after James B. May honey’s trial, which begins September 12, per Prosecutor Malcolm Douglas. About 2000 dollars in rewards will be decided by Douglas after the trial, with county commissioners likely to approve. Police diver J L Bell, who aided the effort, is a strong suspect as the trunk’s mover. Bell lent his diving gear for free and now seeks compensation, while the outfit valued at 1400 dollars remains with the city’s interest in purchasing.

Mahoney James B. Mayhoney Malcolm Douglas Douglan King County Commissioners J. L. Bell Sledge Bell Celty Aftern Val

Two Men Held in Jail Over $2,000 Furs

Police report two men, W. W. P. Clancy, 34, a boilermaker, and J. G. Doyle, 28, a driver, were arrested at the Hub hotel on Third Ave and Cherry St late Thursday night. Furs valued around $2,000 were found in their possession, with no ownership clues. Both have prior police records, according to City Detectives Ernie Yoris and C. C. Fortner.

W.W. P. Clancy J. G. Doyle Hub Hotel Third Ave Cherry St Ernie Yoris C. C. Fortner

Jap Pleads to Pay His Revenue Tax

A Seattle Japanese man pleads to pay his tax, saying Please come get my tax. Chief Deputy William T. Beeks notes investigations of rooming houses and motion picture men, and says they will accept the invitation to collect.

Wiliam T. Beeks Internal Revenue Seattle Beeka

Soldier Held Over Pocket Sand Bag Arrest

U S soldier L F Verstaten, 21, was arrested Thursday night after police found a small leather sand bag in his pocket. He was held in city jail on an open charge Friday after detectives stopped him near Second Ave and Washington St.

U. S L. F. Verstraten Verstaten Second Ave Washington St

Patterson Pleads Guilty in Federal Case

Thomas Patterson, arrested at 816 Union Street, pleaded guilty to chouse charges and was fined 260 by Federal Judge Jeremiah Neterer.

Patterson Thomas Patterson Union St Jeremiah Neterer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Harry Hunt Wilkes Ship News Tides Weather Bureau Report U. S. Naval Radio Smith Cove Luna Maru Bell Street Benjamin F. Packard Wm. Jones Grand Trunk Pacific City of Beattie Myrmidon Sehra Weat Jappa Weet Himrod A. & Shipping Delrosa Eastern Glen Spontum Weert Weert Hartland Anne B. Morse Silverado Weat Ivan Mercial Roller Works Hghtship Relief East Waterway Dock & Warehouse West Ivan Wilisols Ayaha Mara Notus Dry Dock Forest Dream Forest Pride Redondo Crosse Keys Wenatchee Puget Sound Bridge & Dredging Co Ames Yard Roosevelt Nettleton Mill Dock Forest King Fdhr Maude Avil Stream Ste Western Knight Winslow Marine Railway Morning Star Echr Camano Griffson Coquitlam City Palmyra Henry Vullard Sir Griffeo Acir Levi W. Ostrander Lake U Union Schr C. & Holmes W. F. Burrows Yakima Westlake van Camp Norway Denver Live Stock N. Y Rio Santos Foreign Exchange France Icago Board of Trade Manning @ Co Catler Hotel Foreign Securities Ser Qa Terntehedji, Menneng & Co Deter Metel Residing N. Y. Stock Exchange Thareda Wen Lee Cleese Shy Hebiohem Steel Canadian Pacific Ugar Goodrich Great Northern Kennecott Teeewee Lackawanna Eee Eeenee Mesicon Petroleum Miesouri Pacific New Haven Eeee Pan-Amer Petroleum Av As Pieree- Arrow Aeeeaeene Pennsylvania Rock Island Southern Pacific Binelale Routhern Railway Btromberde Brudebaker Delaware Union Pacific Sehen United Metall Stores United States Thussian S Pertuan Te Eenewee Delgium Nestor Delgium L. Ts Ll Hamburs Wambure Leipeig Laeipsia Munich Frankfort United Kingdom Railroad Securities Funntced Tr L. Detemmnn & Co Brock Atchison Ohio Bethioher Steel Central Pacific Mt. Paul N. W Ll. An U. P U Penn Penn Ih Menning Ce Datler Hotel Talla Ghain Dexter Ave Lee St Mra HM. Klevin 12Th Ave. N Elmer Swanson Ashworth Ave Sidney R. Brant 25Th Ave A. Draper Kirkland Western Ave Pine Draper City Hospital Bureau of Missing Relatives Whcca Pereens Caruso Cornet Odd R. E. Turner American Fortable House CO Arcnde San Juan Islands Richardson Friday Harbor East Sound Roche Harbor Hood Canal Kitsap ST Colman Dock Union City Puget Sound Navigation Co
Search Courier

Search the Seattle Star Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Seattle Star?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication