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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1922
Page
7
Washington August 10 recommendations that a commission be established to regulate the oil industry may result from the senatorial investigation of high gasoline prices. Some committee members believe this is needed to protect the public from exorbitant gas costs.
At St. Mark's Episcopal church Rev. H. H. Gowen will preach at Sunday morning services on The Religion of a Sensible American. Holy communion will be held at an early hour. Evening prayer is at 7:40 p.m.
State Senator Hastings filed for re election from the 15th district. A former attorney, Hastings was among the senate’s strongest anti alien land bill advocates and opposed the poll tax. He helped secure laws for mothers pensions, workers compensation, minimum wage, eight hour day for women, orthopedic hospital funds, and the soldiers bonus.
London reports Lloyd George and Poincare consulting with their cabinets as allied leaders struggle to agree on handling Germany reparations. France demands productive guarantees if a moratorium is granted, prompting a temporary pause as ministers review options.
The city hall hosts the 23rd annual dog fight controversy as the council faces calls to legislate against barking dogs. A resident appeals for relief over kennels at 6440 Beacon Ave. The piece notes ongoing public frustration and council inaction amid this recurring dispute. Reverend J. B. Taylor of Green Lake Baptist Church will preach on standards of character and a later sermon titled The Knock.
Tokyo fans clash over film portrayals of American Japanese star Hayakawa. Loyal Legion in Tokyo denounces The Cheat for misrepresenting Japanese people. Demonstrations threaten a prolonged public ire as Hayakawa plans a three month visit.
Rome reports that financier J. P. Morgan was barred from entering Italy after customs demanded the import duty in cash. He was traveling from Austria through Brenner Pass and, lacking funds, forced to return to Innsbruck to obtain money from a bank.
An advertisement touts Moones Emerald Oil as a strong germicide treatment to reduce swollen veins and glands. It claims quick improvement, permanent size return, and hospital use with guaranteed results or money back. Available from druggists.
I M Goodwin assistant secretary of the interior wraps up Columbia basin project inspection in Spokane area with three day tour. He tours Grand Coulee dam and canal line and meets with state and federal officials in Olympia to review data for his report. Durham resumes as Columbia Basin Committee chairman for the chamber as the irrigation league takes over project work.
William Phelps Totten, a University of Washington graduate and 17 year resident of the 42nd district, announces his candidacy for the state legislature. He asserts the Japanese menace is a formidable issue and calls for wiping out the poll tax, noting his service as a lieutenant in the First Field Artillery during the war.
Councilman Phi Tindall spoke to Loyal Heights residents calling for more lighthouses foghorns and navigation aids on the Pacific coast. He blamed Congress for neglect and pledged to push for funding if elected.
Beattie will be represented by numerous clergymen at the Pacific coast theological conference held at Colu college in New Westminster from August 14 to 17, according to conference headquarters.
Advertorial notice claims Tanlac relieves heat fatigue by restoring vitality. It describes summer ailments from a sluggish liver to general debility and urges readers to start Tanlac today, noting it is sold by all druggists.
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