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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1922
Page
10
Washington April 25 An extensive reduction on railroad rates will be announced by the Interstate Commerce Commission within ten days. The decision results from hearings on rate reductions and is expected to reflect agreements reached daily by the commission.
Evanston Illinois April 25 Ralph Obenchain known as the man in a million is back home on Main Street. He had rushed across the continent to aid his divorced wife Madalynne accused of murdering her lover John Belton Kennedy. Obenchain resumes ordinary life attending a fudge party with girls and says he wants no renewed discussion of marriage unless Madalynne earnestly asks.
New York April 25 J P Morgan announced acceptance to join an international commission to study a possible German loan. He plans to sail May 15 for Europe and said the loan, if arranged, would likely be sold by popular subscription with substantial U S participation expected.
Veterans at the Frye hotel formed the King County branch of the Washington Veterans association with Paul Edwards as permanent chairman and W. Pollitz as permanent secretary. The group plans to influence city, state, and national politics though no city election plans are set. The executive committee includes Wilmer Printon, Edward Fitzgerald, Stephen Chadwick Jr., W. Pollitz, Charles Paul, George Kahin, Thomas New Swale, Louis Rehwollenbach, and Thomas Hammond. Former service women are eligible for membership.
An advertisement touts Zemo as a clean antiseptic liquid for eczema pimples blackheads ringworm and general skin troubles. Sold at drug stores Eloc or extra large bottle for $1.00. claims easy application and low per use cost.
An old advertisement warns Americans to guard against kidney trouble from rich foods and uric acid. It promotes four ounces of Jad Salts daily, made from grape and lemon acids with lithia, claimed to flush clogged kidneys and neutralize urine irritation in a pleasant effervescent drink.
Edwin P. Botta died at his Spokane home as a grand jury investigates alleged irregularities in the Maurice P Codd murder trial of Army Private Frank Brinton. Betts, a juror, had received two mysterious letters after the verdict. Relatives and the family physician say the death was due to natural causes.
More than 60 disabled veterans are expected to receive gifts and a visit by American Legion members on Mothers Day May 14. Round trip tickets cost 2 dollars. tickets available at Legion headquarters in the Red Cross building 311 Union Street. Those unable to attend may send gifts by contacting Harry Weingarten, hospitalization committee chair.
A dataset of names and addresses appears with entries for marriages licenses, divorces granted, and vital statistics. The list includes individuals from Seattle and surrounding areas with ages and residence details, plus several divorce decrees and related notices.
Superior Judge C. H. Neal ruled that late deposits in the defunct Scandinavian American Bank of Seattle totaling 180000 must be returned to depositors. The decision came after testimony in a suit by Washington Shoe Manufacturing Co. against the bank and banking supervisor J P Duke. Bank officials testified deposits were placed in envelopes for possible return if a 2000000 loan failed. the bank closed at 2 pm that day.
Police sought two men after Charles Larson was drugged at Hotel La Roy party he was robbed of 140 dollars while unconscious. Larson met the pair Monday night on the street and led them to his room after they produced a bottle. He woke at 3 30 a.m. to report the crime.
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