24 Apr 1922
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1922
Page
1
A collage of quirky items from a vintage paper blends satire with brief notices. It lampoons figures like Dr E J Brown and Jack Dempsey, mentions local politics and a stray tale of Little Nell, while drifting through poems and oddball anecdotes.
London April 24 The death of Lord Leopold Mountbatten first cousin of King George at Kensington palace yesterday prevents the king from attending the St Pauls cathedral ceremony marking St George's day. The event proceeds without the monarch.
A Seattle port feature highlights rapid loading of a 60 ton yacht from a freighter at a Seattle pier with total handling costs of 115 dollars. It argues the Port of Seattle offers unmatched efficiency and notes past and current freight charges, bonds, and the port’s impact on trans Pacific trade, urging public support in an upcoming port election.
Len Small, governor of Illinois, faces trial in Lake County Circuit Court before Judge Claire C. Edwards on charges of conspiracy to embezzle state funds and misuse of state money. Jury selection began with about 100 veniremen, many farmers, as prosecutors and defense led by a large group of lawyers fought over admissibility and immunity issues.
Nearly 200 Los Angeles county residents may face assault with intent to murder charges after the Inglewood night raid and fatal gun battle. Deputy District Attorney Doran says most participants could be charged after arrest, with 1 to 15 year sentences. Federal probe may follow inquest into Constable Mosher’s death.
Seattle stores announce special events this week with ads promising big savings. The Star teases full coverage in today issue and notes prize winners in the Ad Letter contest will be announced soon.
Hal Armstrong reports Dr. E J Brown captured the Meier vote and leads in Seattle primaries with 15 000 votes while Dan Landon trails at 7 000. Meter misses by 32, Brown pockets radical names and quotes socialist rhetoric, hinting Brown may win the mayoralty. copy ends with turn to Page 7.
Green Lake housewives meet at 2 30 p m Tuesday in Green Lake school to plan a gas boycott over poor quality gas and higher bills. They protested last year and claim the old low standard returned despite promises of improvement.
Mrs. Landes registered to vote under her name but filed for city council as Landes under her husband Henry Tandes. Prosecuting Attorney Malcolm Douglas will rule Monday after a Minnesota ruling deemed a woman ineligible for office for technical reasons, leaving the eligibility question unsettled.
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