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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1922

Page

12

Big Colorado River Project in Balance

The Colorado River commission hearings led by Herbert Hoover move the 6 million horsepower plan toward a multi-state agreement with the federal government. States California Arizona New Mexico Nevada Colorado Utah Wyoming must resolve rights, with fears of future upper-basin development and power, flood protection, and irrigation expansion.

Jack Jungmeyer Denver Colorado Colorado River Commission Herbert Hoover Secretary of Commerce California Arizona New Mexico Nevada Utah Wyoming Hoover Arthur P. Davie U. S. Reclamation Service Imperial Valley Congress America

Keeping Fit Lecture at YWCA by Dr Maud Parker

Dr Maud Parker will speak on keeping fit at a lecture for the Athletic club meeting at the YWCA Tuesday at 7 p.m. The public is invited.

Maud Parker Athletic Club

Phinney Ridge to hear mayoral and council candidates

The Phinney Ridge Improvement Club will hear Dan Landen BE J Brown T J Cunningham and H B Turner mayoralty hopefuls and Mrs Henry Landes F D Hayden Charles H Gallant and C Cole Grove council candidates at 8 p m Wednesday. The meeting takes place at the Methodist church on Tidst and Greenwood avenues.

Phinney Ridge

Shots Speed Bandits Flight After Police Shootout

Patrolman W K Berg fired two shots at two bandit suspects early Tuesday as they fled the area around Seventh Ave North and Harrison Street. Police chased by car, but the suspects vanished with Berg claiming they likely escaped toward Mexico. Berg ordered the pair to halt when seen acting suspiciously and they fled, prompting the rapid gunfire.

W .K. Berg Seventh Ave. N Harrison Et Mexico Berg

Newsboy Slugged and Robbed on Paper Route

Newsboy W. J. Cameron of 5449 28th Ave N E was slugged and robbed of 21 dollars while collecting on his route at 9 30 p m in front of J T Erickson 6022 35th Ave N B. He was found moments later across the sidewalk. Denamore precinct officers searched the area but could not locate the assailant. Cameron did not see the attacker due to the sudden strike.

W. J. Cameron Newsboy 28Th Ave. N. E J. T. Erickson 35Th Ave N. B Cameron Denamore

Man Takes Poison Dose Too Small in Suicide Attempt

Amon Riley, 45, a barber, tried to end his life by swallowing sulphuric acid at his home on Eighth Avenue. He failed to take enough. Dr. Murphy was refused admission, but two policemen took Riley to City Hospital where he was jailed after being pronounced out of danger.

Amon Riley Eighth Ave Dr. Murphy City Hospital Riley

Church Refusal Blocks Sacramental Wine Delivery

Samuel F. Rutter, regional prohibition director, reports a telegram from National Prohibition Director Roy Hayne confirming the refusal to deliver 4,000 gallons of wine to the Holy Order of Fosikrucians for sacramental use in San Francisco.

San Francisco Samuel F. Rutter National Prohibition Roy Hayne Washington Holy Order of Fosikrucians

Safe for Infants and Adults Glycol Lobetia Cough Remedy

Advertisement claims GlyceroLe Lobelia cough medicine is safe for all ages and offers instant relief without opiates. It touts no injurious drugs and calls it the best cough medicine, priced at 50 cents or available by mail from Joyner Drug Co.

Joyner Drug Co

Fiery itchy skin soothed with Mentho Sulphur cream

Mentho Sulphur cream eases irritated skin and eczema rapidly. A noted skin specialist says itching stops within moments and after two or three applications, skin becomes clear and smooth as the sulphur destroys the parasites causing burning and itching. A small jar is available at drug stores.

Old Home Town Notes Highlight Local Events

The column reports Buckley cream plant nearing completion and occupancy in about 30 days. An Aberdeen high school senior play is set for April 28 at the Grand theater. Puyallup hosts a Poultry Alumnae informal program after the Western Washington experiment station close. UBC president W. T. D. Coleman spoke to the Puyallup Kiwanis, marking Canada US peace centennial. Snohomish fair directors meet at Granite Falls. Rebekah lodge district meeting held at Start Up with delegates present. A wagon mishap near Avon leaves driver with a cauliflowered ear. Mt. Vernon’s Van Cott jewelry store sold to D. A. Hodges of Beattie.

Western Washington Experiment Station Puyallup Poultry Alumnae Association Puyallup. Aseye

Test suit on Seattle tax

A suit filed in superior court by C. G. Saunders seeks to block collection of his 1921 taxes, naming Seattle Mayor Caldwell, nine city council members, County Treasurer Gaines, and Assessor Hull. The case is a test aimed at potential progression to the state supreme court, Saunders contending levies exceed city charter limits.

Seattle Caldwell William A. Gaines Frank Hull Superior Court C. G. Saunders State Supreme Court

Nervous Stomach Gas Relief Advertises Baalmann Tablets

Gas in the stomach and bowels often results from sensitive stomach nerves. The ad warns against artificial digesters and promotes Baalmann's Gas Tablets to strengthen nerves and relieve gas, pain, and indigestion. Sold by Lartedl Drug Co and leading druggists, J Tealmann, Chemist, San Francisco.

Baalmann Ellow Lartedl Drug Co J. Tealmann San Francisco

Osteopath Not Licensed to Practice Optometry in Washington

Washington Supreme Court dismissed Claude D. Rust osteopath appeal over a $25 fine for practicing optometry without a state license. In a separate Thurston county case the court upheld a denial regarding dentistry licensing requirements, confirming dentists must pass exams and obtain licenses to practice.

Olympia Washington Supreme Court Claude D. Rust Pierce County Thurston County

Kelso drowning victim in Columbia River near Long Bell millsite

Max Barnes aged 28 of Portland Oregon drowned in the Columbia River near the Long Bell millsite. Local authorities investigated the incident and recovered the body. The death is being treated as an accidental drowning pending further details.

Kelso Max Barnes Portland, Ore Columbia River Long Bell Millsite

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