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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1922
Page
12
A fire severely damaged a frame building at Rainier Avenue and Graham Street early Monday. Ben Turner, 6, owner of the grocery store housed in the building, was arrested at the request of Assistant Fire Marshal Robert Laing and is held on an open charge as investigators pursue the fire’s origin.
James Grant, one of two men who robbed Sequim bank of over $20,000, died in Port Townsend hospital after a pitched battle with a posse led by Sheriff Philip Grant and Ernest Browning, who were captured weeks after evading authorities. Browning surrendered. Grant reportedly told his partner to hide his identity and address of his wife.
Mrs G H Holstein, a wealthy widow visiting Fresno, was shot to death early today in a local hotel. Police say J O Randol, a garage employee, fired the fatal shot and may die from his wounds. Holstein had a sister in Marks Mississippi and owned valuable property there. her husband was described as a prominent physician.
Judge King Dykeman will be principal speaker at the Wallingford Commercial Club meeting held at the Bungalow church on Bagiey avenue and 43d street. A musical program and additional features are planned for the Wednesday evening event.
Ottawa reports during Canadian week eyes on both sides of the border turn to Gen Sir Julian Byng Canada’s governor general and WWI hero nicknamed Bingo for his Western Front leadership notably at Vimy Ridge. Kiwanis clubs in the U S and Canada mark the week with joint events and speakers to foster better relations.
Marshal Joffre planned to leave Portland at 1145 p m after a day of receptions and banquets. A Sunday tree planting ceremony drew about 1000 spectators including many children with army navy officers and veterans groups in attendance at Sunnydale. A elm was planted in honor of Joffre beside an earlier tree by Brig Gen A G MacAlexander while Rear Admiral Hoogewerff Samuel Hill and other hosts also contributed saplings.
Lloyd George spoke across Europe on trade and unemployment and urged allied agreement on recognition of the Soviet government. He said Russia must guarantee not to attack neighbors and honor all obligations before de jure recognition, noting famine as a lesson for Bolsheviks and signaling shifts toward Paris’s stance.
Irish Republican rebels captured two million rounds of ammunition and 20 000 rifles when they seized a British government tug at Queenstown. The haul was moved to Cork by water and stored in hundreds of seized motor lorries for a rebel rendezvous in the hills. Ex tremists and 2 000 members of five brigades took a new oath of allegiance renouncing Free State authority, signaling potential open warfare if defeated at the elections.
A dramatized Elijah oratorio opens Tuesday at the Arena with a cast and chorus exceeding 600. Knights Templar arrange the production to aid Seattle in securing the 1925 triennial conclave, which could bring 100000 visitors. Seating for 3500 expected over four nights. It is the West’s first such dramatized Elijah.
Dr Stevenson Smith, psychology professor at the University of Washington, will deliver six lectures on the Psychology of Discipline. The lectures will run on six consecutive Wednesdays starting April 5 at the Gamma Phi Beta house.
Mayor Caldwell issues a special proclamation designating April as Flower Month in Seattle. Citizens are urged to plant ornamental shrubs flowers and bulbs to create a lovely spectacle for thousands of tourists expected this summer.
The miners call for an independent congressional investigating body free of political influence to examine coal profits and operating practices. They deem suspensions as lockouts and fault operators for wage battles, while noting anthracite talks proceed with condition. Reopening depends on operators' future attitude.
The coal strike escalated into a tug of war as miners and operators vie for public support. With 65 million tons in reserve and no peace overtures, the government remains watchful while the strike aims to deplete reserves to 20 million tons, a several week horizon.
The United Mine Workers District 106 held a basket supper in Black Diamond to celebrate the 24th anniversary of the eight hour day and the dedication of Morganville a town built on miners land. Morganville houses 175 and a population around 1300. Many of the 2600 coal miners who walked out Saturday attended.
Savage claims no politics in the crackdown as police tighten ahead of the election. Three arrests in the Butler case over the last month show authorities acting on warnings. Whitney and Haag nabbed Robert McLeod, 25, a salesman, at the New Avon near Butler during the raid.
A secret postmortem in Chicago disclosed Rosa and Josefa Blazek were joined at the spine and died last week after an attempted separation. Dr J H M Ostradovec said Frantz was Rosa's son, not shared by both twins. Probate court will settle a $100 000 estate with half to Frantz and half to Frank.
Former St. Mark's Episcopal church secretary in Seattle Margaret Lee Knight has been elected secretary of St. John's church in Omaha, according to word received in Seattle.
Dope seized on the steamship Silver State as customs inspectors arrested ship mechanic F. Wilson after narcotics cache linked to him was found. Three pounds of morphine valued at about $20,000 were recovered as Wilson left the vessel under escort by Inspectors Mills and Moran.
Police search for two callors after a drunken fight at 606 Mixth Ave. left laborer Edward Hansen with nonfatal head wounds. Hansen was taken to the city hospital after the Sunday night incident.
An attempted robbery at Merchants Bank in central Washington was thwarted when three bandits snatched a bundle of bills and fled. A cashier fired three shots, one bandit was tackled by a guard and knocked down. The money was recovered.
Bleached muslin pillow cases 42 by 36 inches offered at 25 and 30 cents each. Seamless sheets 72 by 90 inches and 81 by 90 inches priced for hemming ahead. Marseilles bed spreads double bed size at 1 dollar 85 cents. Bed comforters with silkeline cover 2 dollars 65 cents. Bleached sheeting 72 inch and 81 inch widths at 45 and 50 cents per yard. Cotton comforter bats 3 pounds 85 cents. Comforter challies 36 inches wide 15 cents per yard.
Kalos Toilet Preparations marketed as scientifically compounded for hair hands and complex ion care. NATOR skin food advertised at $1.20 and $3.60. The store downstairs offers these products.
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