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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1922
Page
9
The letter discusses earwig hatching tied to weather with a season a month late this year. A reader asks if poison bait will work, notes weak 3 percent arsenic content, and describes notices to landowners about vacant lots and park area across the street.
The 22nd annual convention of the Manufacturers' Association of Washington opened in the Arctic Building with many delegates. F. L. Hutchins spoke at the noon luncheon on Insurance of Foreign Credits as Washington agent for American Manufacturers' Foreign Credit Underwriters. Delegates planned a 3:30 tour of Kilbourne Clarke plant for a radio demonstration, then a tour of Albers Bros Milling Co. before a 30 dinner at L. C. Smith Building restaurant.
A small automobile on Fourth Ave and Columbia St was destroyed by a short circuit blaze. Firemen battled the flames as a curious crowd gathered. no injuries were reported though the gas tank exploded. The car belonged to C. A. Oster of Seventh Ave North East.
Police raided a Japanese distillery at 1506 Ya ler way ten blocks from the Central police station on Saturday. Lieut KR F Olmstead and two officers seized 500 gallons of rice maki mash selected barrels and finished moonshine. The Japanese proprietor escaped. The park department will cooperate with other agencies to aid control efforts.
Three year old Danny Capp known as the Malling waif was found abandoned near a deserted dwelling. He gained care from Henneman and later Washington State legal action pledged custody by Edward, Campfire Girls, and other parties. The court favored Edward over Mrs. Maraolf and others while Danny learns to talk in a private Seattle home awaiting his final adoption.
After a heated debate the school board ruled army officers may not appear in person before high school students to promote a summer military training camp. Principals will read a statement of camp principles and direct students to obtain details elsewhere.
Washington State taxation investigation committees released recommendations after a two day session in Beattie. Proposals to boost revenue include doubling a $15 corporate license fee, a penny tax on gasoline, a public utilities earnings tax, and a 50 cent per thousand filing fee on mortgages of $1,000 or more. Officials urged withholding auto licenses without a canceled tax receipt, while a poll tax faced strong opposition and was postponed. Proposals also favored serial bonds and removing county treasurer seats on boards of equalization.
J B Powell editor of the Weekly Review and honorary secretary of the American Chamber of Commerce of China spoke at a Shanghai luncheon. He expressed confidence in China’s future development and expected Congress to pass the China trade act, signaling immediate stimulation of American business in China.
A first person diaristic piece depicts a worker paid to stay silent for ten minutes, detailing mounting frustration as callers, coworkers, and a looming deadline create tension. The narrator finally breaks, declaring relief at earning a dime and the ability to speak again.
A parade featuring floats illustrating fire protection in forests is set for April 22, the final day of Forest Protection week. That date also marks the 60th Arbor Day observance as Golden Arbor day. The week runs from April 16 by presidential proclamation and is led by forest supervisor W. G Weighle of the 655 Stuart building.
A compact ad item highlights a BATAR classifieds offer promising results from placing a want ad. It notes individuals seeking specific goods or services can expect matched responses, with emphasis on quick results and reliability.
In Race for Council No 17 by C Attle a candidate, McOrley, discusses age, residence, and tax views. He says years in Beattie, retired hotel manager, one year of high school, and that he is a heavy taxpayer. Students form a Cunningham for Mayor club led by James M Bailey with Clarence Shawler and Thornton Wyman as officers, planning a mass meeting at Little s hall Monday night.
The Civil Service Commission announces exams for physicians in the Veterans Bureau and Public Health Service with salaries from 480 to 3 600 annually. Also a druggist exam on May 20 in several cities and additional vacancies including a 1800 per year post in Seattle. Application forms available at 303 Post Office Building. Sahama, an active Andean volcano, rises about 26 054 feet.
Notice lists numerous proposed amendments to Seattle and Beattie city charters including tax rate setting, public works, transportation, and dog and cat control. Elections set for May 2, 1922 with details on submission, fiscal policy, and authority of the King County Humane Society.
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