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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1922
Page
1
A jumble of humorous and random notes captures hometown chatter about an American Legion picnic at Wildwood, comments on local policing and politics, quirky anecdotes about residents, columns, ads, gags, and sensational lines from the Ledger crowding the page.
Frank Mitchell blocks an armed assailant on a porch thriller Saturday morning. A struggle ends with the robber fleeing, leaving $35 behind as the perpetrator chased into the dark hours.
Washington reports that President Harding faced a near rejection of his peace proposal as railroad executives signaled reservations, while striking shopmen delivered a differing reply to the White House. Modifications were expected to be proposed to salvage the plan.
Arthur Griffith, first president of the Dail Eireann cabinet under the peace treaty with Great Britain, has died of heart failure in Dublin. Griffith helped sign and promote ratification of the treaty that created the Irish Free State and organized the cabinet on January 10, 1992, following De Valera’s resignation.
Dublin August 12 rebels resumed hostilities in the capital. Twenty raiders net fire on the post office. a guard was wounded and one raider captured. Telegraph instruments were damaged to hinder communication after cable lines were captured by Republicans.
Cork Aug 12 Free State troops completed occupation as the last rebel garrison surrendered. Fifty republicans were taken prisoner after a final stand in burned ruins. Seven Free State soldiers were killed and many wounded.
Chicago report states Harold F. McCormick and Ganna Walska are not legally married under Illinois law. They could be arrested if they return to Illinois before December 24 a year after the divorce, with any citizen able to press complaint for living together in the state.
An ad pitch urges readers to use The Star Want Ad columns to reach thousands. It promotes buying and selling through the classified section as the best way to find or offer items. It emphasizes clarity and broad reach for buyers and sellers.
Seattle ball club resumes its series with Oakland today after a two day rain delay. A 1:30 start marks a doubleheader as Western Washington's rain disruption eases, aiding forest-fire fighters and keeping some flames active elsewhere. Weather officials predict fair skies tonight and Sunday with no major rain expected. The Loggers' Information Bureau notes rivers run high, enabling resumed logging in several camps.
Lieut Governor Barrows worked as a Burlington railroad guard today, a role he has held since July 20. He escorted strikebreakers from Alliance across the state, earning 115 and board for this period, while denying financial motives and noting he is simply staying in touch with the strike situation.
Testimony from the United States steamboat inspectors on the H. F. Alexander crash into Cake Rock was completed Friday and sent for review. Supervising Inspector Fischer will decide whether to reopen or accept the inspectors verdict. If negligence is found, charges will be prepared and a public trial would follow.
A woman named Mrs. Glas, 215 N. 658th St., was pinned under a vehicle that overturned near Bothell shortly before noon Saturday and was badly hurt. She was rushed to Seattle General Hospital. The driver was Whitney Archibald of Bellingham.
Scene in the Mayor's Office features Old Dee Brown addressing the press on Saturday. He touts cracking down on bootleggers in Seattle, notes the police are winning, and outlines budget cuts of at least $600,000 while seeking further reductions. He mentions contacting Rev. Philip Bauer to discuss vice rumors and asserts legal credentials while acting as counsel for Nellie Hartford in the Legate case.
New York Aug 12 Thirty five firemen were overcome as Pier D of the New York Central burned at a loss of 1 000 000. Acting fire chief Joseph Martin said spontaneous combustion likely started the blaze. Explosions of stored chemicals hampered efforts.
Water will be shut off Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon. The affected streets are Fourth avenue North from MacGraw Street to Newell Street, North Hill Avenue from MacGraw Street to Wheeler Street, and McGraw Street between North Hill Avenue and Fourth Avenue North.
Olive Graef Treat, widow of Harry Whitney Treat, Seattle millionaire and car crash victim in British Columbia on July 30, had the will admitted to probate by Superior Judge Mitchell Gilliam. The brief will leaves the entire estate to Mrs. Treat, including real estate and mining interests in King County and British Columbia. Executrix named as Mrs. Treat. witnesses were A. W. Tidmarsh, C. D. Stimson, and J. D. Trenholm.
Frank Mitchell of 616 21st Ave wrestled a 200-pound bandit who grabbed his revolver on his home steps at 3 10 a m. Mitchell emptied the weapon during the struggle. the robber regained the gun, escaped with $35, and later fired no shots as he broke away. Police scoured the area but found no trace of the assailant.
Tacoma police report Margaret Nichols aged 19 of Seattle was arrested for appearing in boys clothing in company with Robert Mekgieser of Centralia and Earl Buchanan of Olympia. The trio faced unspecified charges amid the incident, with officers detailing the event in the precinct records.
Union Pacific remains the only transcontinental line with thru trains running as railway brotherhoods strike. Armed guards block districts, and within 24 hours main East West arteries are severed. Three passenger trains with around 300 passengers are stalled, delaying coast to coast travel.
Milwaukee August 12 rumors of a strike by Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad brotherhood workers were proved unfounded today. A meeting between union leaders and company officials cleared up some difficulties and the men remained at work.
Evansville Ind August 12 service on the Louisville and Nashville railroad is completely tied up as engineers and firemen strike enters its second day. Through Chicago trains to the South are halted with L and ER unable to accept trains from the Chicago and Eastern Illinois line.
In Phoenix Arizona the Santa Fe railroad nearly halted as Big Four brothers protest armed guards in the shopmen strike. All through trains to the Pacific were canceled and traffic on transcontinental routes suspended. Eastbound service ended at Los Angeles and westbound service stalled at Albuquerque.
Walkouts by the Big Four brotherhoods expand nationwide with trains halted from the West to Wisconsin and California as storm centers. Santa Fe traffic slows to a standstill in California New Mexico and Arizona. Milwaukee Road switchmen ordered to strike at 11 am. Union leaders vow to threaten every Wisconsin union terminal by night.
Denver August 12 The walkout of the Big Four brotherhoods may break in Denver at any moment, said C E Seehorn local chairman of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen on the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad today.
Rail strike tightens its hold on the Pacific Coast with Southern Pacific trains running only with firemen as officials seek an agreement. Transcontinental trains face stoppages at Stockton and Needles, while Santa Fe lines marooned at Needles and Seligman. A passenger telegram reports 800 travelers stranded at Seligman with women and children suffering and chambers of commerce urged to aid.
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