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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1921
Page
1
A collage of quirky snippets from small town papers: a doggerel about moonlight and a car accident near Arlington, a social note on Mahoney and daily routines, and a brief oblique report on two cattle injuries in Walton. It includes a mention of the Arbuckle Crush drink craze on Pike Street, Babe Ruth illness, and a University of Washington coach Sid Bagshaw reference.
The article denounces increasing campus fees imposed by legislative action at the state university. It claims dozens of students face heavy charges, with some unable to enroll in desired courses, leaving many unable to afford other needs and calling the university a rich man’s college.
Chicago dispatch reports Carl Wanderer was hanged at Cook County jail at dawn for murdering his wife and unborn child. He sang the chorus of Old Pal Why Don’t You Answer Me as the hood went on and offered no sign of fear or repentance.
The notice touts Star Classified Ads as a path to rent, sell, or hire items with proven value through trial. It promises increased circulation and unseen possibilities for those who try the service, claiming substantial profitability for adapted readers.
Wanda von Kettler reports marbles tops and jumping ropes surge in demand as school opens. Managers note youths visit in pairs after school, debating immies debabes and glassies while seeking flawless marbles. Cooties remain bestsellers with a wheeling shot game, and Sperger Hurlbut’s reports a 75 percent rise in marble sales since opening.
Carterville Illinois September 30 two bandits halted substitute rural mail carrier Lawrence Jerard between Carterville and Bush and escaped with $41,590 from a bank mailed to the Western Coal and Mining Co at Bush. A state wide search began today for the suspects.
The advance guard of a Coxey like army of unemployed veterans reaches Washington. Fifty exservice men from New York arrive by truck to present themselves at the unemployment conference as human documents led by Urbain Ledoux who once sold slaves in Boston.
Secretary of Labor Davis reported 69 strikes ongoing nationwide, the highest level since World War II. He noted the prior peak was 80 strikes at once during the war, marking a new postwar high.
A baby blimp built in Akron and brought to McCook Field in Dayton for an experimental test was wrecked by an explosion. No further details given on casualties or cause.
Armed deputies led by Sheriff Bill Harvey patrolled the streets of Columbus Kansas as hundreds of miners gathered to see Alexander Howat and August Dorby taken to jail. The two district mine chiefs faced Judge Ross for remand or bond while appealing their six month sentences and $600 fines for violating the Kansas industrial court law by striking over wages.
Berlin sept 30 the reichstag today passed the bill ratifying the peace treaty with the United States Communist members opposed the measure Germany has now completed ratification of the treaty which is before the United States senate for debate
Poughkeepsie N Y Sept 30 Resumption of hearings in the divorce case of Mrs Fifi Potter Stillman and James A Stillman scheduled for October 11 has been postponed until November 1 due to the illness of Referee Gleason.
A blimp and its hangar were destroyed today after an explosion caused by lightning. Emergency crews responded but the blaze leveled the hangar and damaged surrounding facilities. No further details on injuries or the blimp’s operator were provided.
Police Judge Sylvan Lazarus handed over more than a dozen violent threat letters to the police as Fatty Arbuckle faces manslaughter charges. In Los Angeles three young girls greeted him with kisses while crowds reacted with cheers and boos at the arrival of his party.
Testimony contends Kate Mahoney could not be murdered on April 16 at 9 to 11 pm. Witnesses place her at the New Baker House, 2327 First Ave., with her husband Jim Mahoney or nearby. Defense and prosecution exchange alibi details as jurors hear from fishermen and locals.
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