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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1922
Page
1
The article notes Mayor Brown stepping in as Nellie Hartford’s attorney while considering other moves. It mentions a potential resignation by Walter F. to take a different post and hints at a broader political flap. The piece includes miscellaneous chatter about waves, a beach incident, and a sports singer’s antics.
A Belgian mother and her year old son face a 6000 mile return voyage after arriving three and a half hours early for a New York immigration check. Bureaucratic rules blocked their reentry due to Belgians quota being filled, sending them to Washington for review and forcing delays that may force another voyage or separation. The case highlights wartime displacement and rigid quotas.
Weather crews report a 74 day dry spell in Seattle with no rain ahead. Temperatures near 75 degrees persist as glimpsed moisture remains absent since May 26. Only two brief showers occurred on June 19 and 21 totaling a trace to .002 inch. Tacoma hits 76 days.
A complaint charging reckless driving was filed in superior court Tuesday against Anthony FE Crane, bus driver involved when his auto bus was struck by a Northern Pacific train at Kent on August 3 injuring several persons. A warrant for Crane's arrest was issued to Sheriff Matt Starwich with bail set at $200.
The 1922 corn crop is forecast at 8,017,000,000 bushels by the department of agriculture in August. This compares with a July forecast of 2,860,000,000 bushels and the 1921 crop of 3,080,000,000 bushels. The 1916 1920 average was 2,831,000,000 bushels.
Pierce County real and personal property values for the current year show a net decline of 2,154,766 compared with last year. Real estate gains 733,743 while personal property falls 2,917,500 according to Deputy County Assessor Carr.
Ann Arbor Michigan Judge Edwin Heynolds 62 of Arcadia Louisiana longtime circuit judge enrolls in University of Michigan law school to study law.
Seattle girl Helen Williams 17 and J Rogers 18 were set to wed in Seattle Tacoma area when a deputy county auditor seized the license after a telegram from Williams mother revealed her age. They must await parental consent before proceeding.
The supreme grand lodge session of the Knights of Pythias and the Pythian Sisters opened in San Francisco with 300 delegates from the United States and Canada. Gov. William D. Stephens and Supreme Chancellor William Laden addressed the opening session alongside Supreme Chief Minnie Bunting.
In Portland on August 8 a chaotic bootlegger chase led to a dozen shots fired by one police squad pursuing three alleged bootleggers. A second squad was called to quell the incident and resolve the apparent murder mystery as Anton Kazundich tried to break away from a patrolman.
In Seattle and vicinity Monday a man died and a ten year old boy was believed near death after automobile accidents. Jack Hedeker, driver charged with driving while intoxicated, was held by police. James Kyreacos’s son Guaste, 13, suffered a fractured skull and was said to be improving slightly Tuesday morning at Providence hospital.
Lincoln August statement from Gov. 8 R. McKelvie confirms Foster can speak in Omaha or Lincoln but will be closely watched. Officials will not heed Colorado expulsion actions and will apply Nebraska free speech laws. State observers will monitor addresses to judge potential radicalism.
Los Angeles authorities search for Miss Nita Waugh a Beattie girl missing since June 24 from Seattle Police say she may have come to Los Angeles seeking employment in the picture industry.
Chief Justice William Howard Taft arrived in San Francisco and declined to discuss political or economic questions while awaiting the opening session of the American Bar Association convention. He is slated to address the convention Thursday.
In Spokane on August 8 a private investigation by friends suggests Cecil Lenighen a 21 year old hotel employee may be Cecil Brittan who was kidnapped 17 years ago from the Blue Hills near Walla Walla A nationwide search then failed to locate Brittan The mother Mia Brittan is said to live at Soap Lake and efforts are underway to locate her and have her identify Lenighen.
President Harding demands most House members return by August 15 to handle coal and rail strike crises. He hints at possible seizure of railroads or mines if mediation fails and urges no long recesses after August 15. Leaders oppose seniority plans, weigh railroad conference, or government takeover as options.
Conflicting reports on rolling stock conditions across Western roads prompt rail unions to warn of danger while executives claim improving safety. The labor board invites executives and unions to discuss seniority, wages, and working conditions amid stalled peace proposals from the White House.
In Pittston Pa Aug authorities report the arsenic murder fiend connected to 100 New York victims ten days ago has five new victims. The Romola Testaguzza family was stricken after eating cake bought in New York City at a restaurant believed to be the Shelbourne where earlier poisonings occurred. Doctors fight to revive Testaguzza as investigators trace the father’s movements from New York a week ago to locate the cake source.
Standard Oil cuts dealer price by one cent to 22 cents per gallon while retail remains 25 cents. Dealers gain a one cent margin, and the move is seen as aiding Associated Oil against competition. W L Munsey confirms no immediate change for consumers.
Rome reports fascisti capitulated to government orders and began demobilization after Premier Facta ordered disbandment. Socialists threatened a general strike and fascists seized cities while government troops clashed with nationalists at disputed points. Leaders then directed demobilization.
France proposes strict financial oversight for Germany if a moratorium is granted. Premier Poincare presented the plan to the allied finance committee as experts evaluate options before reporting to leaders of Britain France Italy and Belgium later today.
City council members and park commission visited the Fauntleroy site on Tuesday afternoon to review plans for a proposed salt-water park and discuss development options.
The famous Grapo the hootch hound of the police dry squad is retired after the unit’s dissolution by Police Chief W. B. Severyns. Grapo’s fate may be sale with other drug and alcohol detection equipment from the defunct squad.
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