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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1921
Page
2
A reader thanks the Star for space given to Mr Chambers and the ferry question. The letter argues the public deserves to be enlightened about the county commission's so called big purpose extravagance. The author signs J. T. Kardong from Seattle.
Carl G. Holmberg of Bellevue thanks The Star for publishing Mr. W. BE. Chambers' ferry articles and praises the paper’s work. He notes friends see the good journalism and hopes more papers will be sold.
A reader laments county commissioners for misusing funds and gifting 45 acres at Ballard and 400 acres at Sand to the national government. He notes a $32,000 concrete road project near Claude Ramsay’s land at Hunt's Point while road crews are laid off due to treasury shortfalls. He questions the timing and motives behind these actions.
A reader from East Siders endorses The Star for backing the ferry system and praises Mr. Chambers of Kirkland for articles. The writer commends years of ferry use and pledges continued readership after today, signing as MARI.
A reader thanks the newspaper for exposing issues in the ferry system noted by Mr. Chambers. The writer urges continued coverage and expresses hope the investigations will yield results. Signed by L. W. Sherman.
A reader from Bellevue, Washington, Frank Sergent, writes The Star praising the writer's efforts in the East wide fight with county commissioners and asking continued aid for the common herd. He signs with respect.
A reader thanks the paper for publicity given to Mr W E on the ferry question noting he has the facts and expressing appreciation for information that could lead to improved handling of public funds and a system for taxpayers’ oversight.
A Bellevue resident thanks The Star and W. E. Chambers for exposing attempts by the county board of commissioners to discredit the ferry system and privatize it. The writer expresses appreciation for the illuminating articles that appeared on the specified dates and urges continued public attention.
Washington State College in Pullman expects about 2 700 women students this year with 7263 advance registrations for new women. Miss Gerlach becomes dean of women and Miriam Young Women’s Christian Ren eiai on coordinates housing efforts with Elizabeth Miller and the YWCA. A State College Information Bureau will operate at railway stations to answer questions and direct newcomers to guides from the Pullman Chamber of Commerce.
South End residents petition the Seattle City Council utilities committee asking for better Seatt le and Rainier Valley streetcar service. The committee referred the matter to the state public utilities department and then to the city utilities superintendent for a report.
Six men Curtis Bern dahl A L Degge Carl H Martin F Murray Clarence Linde and Jack Livingston faced a federal grand jury after waiving preliminaries in a theft case involving an estimated 35000 worth of government liquor. They were bound over to the grand jury and released on bail as the next session was set.
The trans Pacific Admiral liner Silver State carries a full cargo of flour canned goods lumber and general freight plus a full list of passengers. She will sail Saturday morning for Yokohama and is scheduled to complete the voyage in 10 days.
The record notes several injuries from auto incidents. S43 stern hurt Tuesday afternoon after slipping beneath a truck at California avenue and Alaska street. Paul Hopkins, 1512 Summit avenue, driver says the boy was taken to Gatewood hospital. B. Fe. Schultz, 5, injured by A. Ke. Ruffner’s auto at Leary and Greenwood. taken home by private car. Tada Kaza, 5, injured near his home by Emmett Lemen’s car. Lemon took the boy to city hospital.
The Star invites readers to aid in locating missing relatives or friends. Mrs. Cora L. Henderson seeks information on Carl P. Henderson last heard in Seattle and linked to Buick Auto Co. The note requests reports to The Star or other papers to help locate him.
Aviators Eddie Hubbard C K Mc Kelvey and Ansel Wekmann pledge services for the Gluz division annual reunion. The flying crew will circle above the city on Saturday September 24 opening the reunion and perform circus stunts for visiting veterans. Reunion headquarters at the Butler hotel. Veterans of the Wild West division will travel from parts of the Northwest.
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