04 Apr 1922
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1922
Page
1
A quirky column notes in playful slang about radios and a boy attaching a set to bed springs, a girl listening to a love song, and Li L Gee Gee quotes. It mentions Seattle society slipping back as radios become vogue and jokes about a former convict and the Ku Klux Klan in a satirical tone.
Captain Roald Amundsen describes a four year Maud expedition to the Arctic starting Seattle June 1. He details use of airplanes and movie cameras for a photographic record and radio for daily contact, aiming to cross the North Pole region and study upper air conditions with a ten person team and 100 tons of food.
In Bremerton Mrs. Rath Plumley prepared a meal with powdered poison on both plates. Her husband Hugh Plumley, a Navy yard pipefitter and World War I veteran, died after eating the salad. Neighbor Lyall Wood allegedly admitted an affair. he was charged then freed as the widow faced trial.
In Birmingham on Thursday three former federal prohibition officers and a former city policeman will stand trial for murder in federal district court. They are charged in the killing of Curtis Tidmore, a farmer shot while driving a wagon of vegetables at dawn last September.
The U S chipper board steam er Weet Nimrod and the Dutch steamer Wolsum collided at sea off Christobal Canal zone early today. The Wolsum likely must be drydocked. it was bound for Port Natal from Grays Harbor via San Pedro. The Nimrod was headed from Matanzas to Vancouver.
Fire broke out aboard the former U S Army transport Mongolia at a Hoboken drydock as workers fled in droves. Electrician John M. Clark aided firefighters by continuing to light the hold, enabling better visibility. Damage was estimated under 3000 dollars.
Student leaders report a covert Klan like campaign at the University of Washington with Sigma 2 stickers and threatening letters to the editor and student officials. Previous similar efforts in 1913 culminated with a blackout and a banner reading Sigma 2 during a basketball game. University officials promise action if activity resumes in elections.
The Seattle board of public works awarded Grant Smith Co. a $1,468,000 contract for the Swan Lake pipeline and John & Breast a $649,199 contract to pave First Avenue from Pine Street to Atlantic Street. The Swan Lake line will be all steel pipe fabricated locally, replacing a Continental Pipe Co. wood stave bid. First Avenue improvements include steel rails with $404,945 paid by adjoining property owners and $244,253 from the municipal railway.
Five bandits robbed a satchel containing $7,000 in South Chicago. Policeman Ernest Cassidy and Royal Building & Loan treasurer Philip J. Summers were shot dead as crowds watched. Police Chief Fitzmorris ordered Shoot on sight for the attackers.
Prohibition Director Rey Lyte and assistant Bill Whitney plan to prosecute John Savage, Butler hotel proprietor, with energy after his arrest in an early morning raid. Savage posted $500 bail, spent 12 hours in jail on liquor charges, and said he will not be prosecuted while noting missing witnesses and potential jury hurdles. Lyte and Whitney pledged full effort despite Savage’s denial and potential protection claims.
BECKLEY W Va April 4 Investigation of reports that 100 union miners have been driven out of Stotesbury W Va were begun today by District United Mine Workers officials and county officers The reports received by John Gatherum union secretary of the district were that opposition had been aroused because an organization of mine workers was completed last week.
In New York on April 4 Liberty bonds joined the market surge with price highs. First and second 4s rose to 100.08 while Victory 4s reached 100.88.
A newspaper notice announces a chance to win a $25 prize by writing a 100 word letter. The brief invites readers to submit a letter for a cash award and notes the prize is offered on Page 8. The exact submission method and deadline are not provided in the fragment. The tone resembles a local contest promotion aimed at engaging readers.
Swift & Co and other Chicago packers seek 1.46 million dollars plus broader totals in a test case against the government. They assert value of undelivered goods tied to a World War I wartime plan for 60 million pounds of meat in spring 1919, with orders canceled after Germany’s repurposed timeline.
The Seattle baseball team starts the season Tuesday with best wishes from Mayor Caldwell. He telegraphed, Fight hard, but win or lose, we are with you.
The article applauds Louise Lovely’s stage presence at the Strand while warning cinema bosses against overusing the phrase in person. It reflects on Mary Pickford’s public life and other celebrities who appear “in person” and how personal publicity affects fan mystique.
Lieut Col Paul W commandant of Postfield aviation HQ posted bond near $5 000 as coroner holds a inquiry into a death at the Day home. The county attorney says charges may follow. witnesses describe a party where Beck and Day were seen in dispute. Beck was found dead in the parlor. Day escorted guests home before the incident. Beck, a well known Washington social figure, leaves a mother and two children.
Five pupils aged 12 to 16 brought moonshine to class at Alfalfa public school 20 miles east of Bend Oregon causing a riotous disruption during a half holiday. The teacher called for help to restore order and dismiss the session as County School Superintendent Thompson investigates the source of the liquor.
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