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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1922
Page
6
A local report accuses mayoral candidate Walter F. Meier of stealing elements from Homer Brew. A crowd at Pike Place Market reacts to banners beneath a portrait, photographed by Price & Carter at First Ave and Pike St.
Fred Hughes, a tenor of operatic quality, headlines a balanced bill at the theater this week. He and accompanist Earle deliver notable one hand piano displays, while acts like Minstrel Monarchs Udell Gordon and Billy Gordon, and Doyte with Evelyn Cara add variety. Norworth with Zoe and Evelyn Wells provide laughs, and other acts including Dezeo Retter and Kinting’s performers draw interest. overall a strong program despite uneven spots.
Precinct workers at a luncheon determined the Cunningham Drake and Mrs Law campaign should not close until polls close Tuesday night. After late speeches by Charlie H. Cunningham and others, the group will devote Tuesday to campaigning in precincts. Cunningham Drake and Mrs Law plan a rally Tuesday at a university hall under the Rose club and Cunningham for Mayor committee.
Director Kr L Duncan explains radio waves by comparing them to water waves. He notes wave lengths depend on inductance and capacity, not power, and describe how adjustable inductance and a condenser control wavelength. Directional antennas focus energy. broadcasting stations aim for wide coverage.
Federal Judge Jeremiah Neterer rules to honor a fallen American soldier Clarence Swank by awarding his wartime insurance to his 16 year old niece Agnes Claffy after overcoming legal hurdles. The payout amounts to about $9 060 and secures the soldier’s final wish despite technical obstacles and closer relatives.
Duke George Stevens, 21, of Barrington hotel, was recovering in city hospital Monday after a self inflicted gunshot to his head Saturday evening while out of work and money. His step sister Louise Stevens heard him say he would shoot himself and dismissed it as a joke.
The film Foolish Wives directed by Erich von Stroheim is presented as a major production. Stroheim dominates the screen, portraying a suave villain with a bold, controlling presence. The Monte Carlo sets and pageant scenes are praised for grandeur, with Miss du Pont in the leading female role.
Ballard will host Peace Progress and Prosperity Week from May 5 to 14 to beautify the district and decide on a new district name. The event emphasizes clean ing and city pride while noting supporting commentary on performances by their actors.
A seven year old, Harry Tankina, son of BH KH of Nankines, was struck at Nainier and Trone by an automobile driven by W Mangrum. He suffered a probable skull fracture and is in Columbus sanitarium in critical condition. Also noted a separate report from St Louis about a wife killed by her husband amid a dispute.
In New York court an answer filed by George T. Williams denies that he alienated the affections of Mrs Amanda Lester wife of William J. Lester office manager of the Olympic Steel Co Beattie. Lester sues Williams for 100000 dollars.
A resolution ordering paving and grading on West Marginalway is presented to the city council for action. The measure seeks to advance street improvements on the West Side pending official approval and funding.
A deck hand aboard the vessel Zarembo of the Dorem erien Co. fell 30 feet when a pier ladder broke. He was crushed head on the gunwale and died instantly. The incident occurred Monday afternoon near Sailors' Home.
Palm Beach suiting and a wide range of ginghams sold by the yard in 27 to 32 inch widths. Includes Scotch and English imports, plain and check patterns, and patterns in pink blue heliotrope and tan. Sizes and yardages vary with product, third floor Bon Marche display.
Bon Marche offers a range of laces and embroideries for summer clothing. Includes Filet and Cluny laces 10c edges and insertions in white and ecru, imitation crochet laces 15c, 27 inch embroidery flouncings 75c, UPPER MALIN FLO flouncings 59c, novelty wash laces 25c, New Long Cloth embroidery 19c. Suitable for dress trimmings, underwear, curtains, lingerie, and children’s garments.
The Bon Marche showcases home dressmaking pins nickel finish rustproof safety pins Nos 0 to 3 and 12 pins per card, 160 pins on paper, plus cotton tape 12 yards per piece and spools of sewing cotton Nos 40 50 60. Belts include 30 yards per spool in black white brown, whisk brooms 15c, basting cotton 200 yards white Nos 40 50 60, and assorted wire hair pins.
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