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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1922
Page
1
The column surveys spring chatter and quirky notes including Sig Haugdahl's 180 mph Daytona Beach speed test, contrasts with a theatrical buzz about Madame Galli-Curci, and a light jab at Walter F. Moeler and Henry D. Hall. It also mentions a political shakeup and candidacy shifts in a satirical tone.
Theodore Van Cina claims a hidden, nearly perfect method to reproduce old master paintings and ages them by 500 years with a chemical process. The Hollander, who turned down a $1,000,000 European offer, says he is not a trickster and will not commercialize or plagiarize.
Oklahoma City April 7 The shooting of Lieut. Col Paul Ward Beck draws questions from a sworn statement. Key issues include self defense claims, whether Beck faced Day, the handkerchief found in Beck’s clenched fist, and changes in Day and Beck’s friendship.
A string of satirical quips covers local politics, sports, and society items. The piece mentions Henry Clay and a rookie's clever hit, Mayor Dall, Kathryn Miracle, Homer Brew, and a tongue in cheek critique of civic life.
Wool weavers are invited to join a grand pageant this year. Woodland Park sheep will be shorn soon to supply the material. Applicants must have a loom and contact F. W. Strang of Strang & Prosser in the Empire Building.
County commissioners authorized immediate construction of a landing strip at Sand Point. The 500 by 2640 foot straightaway will be graded at an estimated cost of 5000 dollars and ready by mid May to serve government planes built by Boeing and the expedition plane of Captain Roald Amundsen on his Far North voyage. A new motor from a French firm is noted.
The piece accuses Walter F. Meier of hypocrisy and political expediency as he runs for Seattle mayor. It recalls his refusal to back a deputy’s prosecuting attorney bid while insisting on resigning in his current post, then contrasts it with his current campaign stance.
Officials say failure of the city to fund annual elevator inspections caused Herbert Pratt and twelve others to die in accidents. The state law requires yearly checks, but the council has refused funding. James E. Blackwell, city building superintendent, has urged for two years to hire inspectors. A warning letter was sent to Mayor Caldwell and the council.
Frank Leslie faces a concealed weapons charge after a gun in his possession allegedly killed Seattle boxer Johnny O Leary on March 10. The affidavit cites labor dispute and a shop walkout as context. Witnesses include John Carmody deputy prosecuting attorney and Coroner W H Carson. Bethel previously faced abetting an assault charges.
Council members spar over funding to end dangerous elevators as Oliver T Erickson stands alone in support. The speaker notes three failed attempts to secure an appropriation while urging action on the safety program.
Senator Norris assails Chief Justice Taft in Washington for hobnobbing at social functions with the idle rich. He says constant dining out harms Taft’s fitness to judge the next day as public business suffers.
The Star promotes Seattle merchants with a Saturday ad spread. Multiple firms including Grote Rankin Co MacDougall Southwick Grunbaum Bros and Frederick Nelson highlight merchandise pages across Montages 2 4 5 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 and 24. Readers can enter the $25 cash contest for best letters on ad value, with details on page 7.
The Star states its clear stance on Japan and Japanese matters, opposing intermarriage, urging limits on cultural ties, and supporting treaties to ease Pacific tensions. It invites Seattle churchmen to align with its policy or voice disagreement, stressing national security and public peace.
Federal authorities pursued a vast drug conspiracy after last night’s raids in New York led to arrests of suspected dope sellers. The firm is linked to imports of 4,000 pounds of gum opium valued at about 600 dollars per pound, totaling roughly 2.4 million.
Report describes a fatal midair collision between two passenger planes near Croydon on a French service. French witnesses say the crash produced flaming ground fires and left no survivors from the two aircraft. passengers were unable to parachute.
Ira D. Landy a mayoral candidate asks the public to vote on who should be police chief if he wins. Landy says the mayor appoints the chief and bears city moral and legal responsibility. Dan Landon jokes about Lundy as a rival. Walter F. Meier says he will appoint the best person for the job with a free hand. Rumors swirl that if Matthews endorses, Chief Wil Searing might stay. Major Cunningham denies promising any man.
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