14 Aug 1922
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1922
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR of a midweek page includes political chatter about Hoover and government spending, random notes on transit fares, street department duties, a gravestone scene, and humor bits. It also mentions a college humor section, a cavalry of stray names, and scattered local observations.
Evan Burrows Fontaine filed a $1,000,000 damage suit in Ballston on allegations that Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney promised marriage, enabling betrayal of Fontaine while she was married to Sterling Adair of Dallas. The action, brought in Saratoga county, centers on paternity claims involving Whitney and Fontaine.
London, Aug. 14. The allied premiers conference on European financial chaos failed to reach an agreement. The British cabinet met to consider their position after adjournment. No further meetings were arranged and secretaries began packing up for departure. Some believed the British cabinet could alter the situation.
In Evarts Kentucky twelve miners are reportedly entombed after a cave in at a coal mine near Harlan. Middleboro officials say no definite details were available early today as the mine operated despite a coal strike.
A flaming aircraft crashed during a speed test at Wilbur Wright field in Dayton Ohio killing Lieut L A Mortarity of New York and civilian W P Stonebraker. Hundreds of spectators witnessed the tragedy as the ill fated plane went down.
Pope Pius XI has contracted a cold and daily walks in the Vatican gardens have been suspended during the heat wave, announced from Rome on August 14. The pontiff’s condition was described as not serious and no further details were given.
Levy Mayer 64 a noted liquor attorney and Chicago financier was found dead in his room at the Blackstone hotel. Doctors attributed death to heart disease. Mayer led Mayer Meyers Austrian and Platt and represented liquor interests nationwide.
London Aug 14 Viscount Northcliffe, renowned English publisher, died at 10 17 this morning at Carlton Gardens. He had lingered near death for over a week and passed peacefully in the reef top bedchamber built for his comfort as his condition worsened through the night.
The obituary reflects on Lord Northcliffe's final hours as physicians and nurses kept vigil from a rooftop hut. It recalls his publicist's struggle with a mysterious illness after a global trip and incognito journey in Germany, ending with a late return from Germany.
Cleveland August 14 Hope for peace in the coal fields brightened as the minor operators wage conference met to narrow a dispute over strike prevention measures The operators seek to start wage parleys before the old agreement expires next year to avoid another strike
D Warriner representing anthracite operators invited miners to a peace conference in Philadelphia. The telegram was sent to John L Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers, in Cleveland as talks are urged for ending hostilities.
Scores of Seattle picnickers narrowly escaped death when the steamer Tourist crashed into the Creosote dock at Bainbridge Island, slicing the long structure in half. The vessel swayed off course at about 9 p.m. but sustained little damage and proceeded to Seattle for its regular run.
Gabrielle d Annunzio the Italian poet and aviator was badly injured in the head when he fell in his garden at Gardone on August 14. He was reported seriously hurt but alive with treatment underway.
Portland stunt balloonist Prof. Le Strange fell 1,600 feet during a three parachute attempt at an amusement park. Rescued unconscious from the Willamette River, he was diagnosed with shock after the last parachute failed to open.
Walter T. Candler son of Asa G. Candler soft drink king filed a restraining petition to stop Clyde K. Byfield from collecting on a $26 000 note alleging he was coerced into giving a check on a July steamer party voyage before Byfield demanded $25 000 in a stateroom encounter with Mrs Byfield after a campaign event in France.
Mayor E. J. Brown charged that more than $200,000 worth of city tractors street cleaning machines and other equipment lay neglected in the Charles Street stables. He promised an appraisal and planned sale of unusable items noting the facility could hold 260 automobiles.
In Bellingham on August 13 a diamond ring believed to belong to Mrs. I. H. Hadley wife of Congressman Hadley was found buried at a downtown corner by Desk Sergeant Bert De Haven. A map from a Yeoman led to the discovery and investigators suspect it was stolen by the old South Bellingham Vinyton Dodge gang.
Classified blurb encourages use of the WANT AD SECTION for quick results on furniture cars plans books lawn mowers and more. Highlights that want ads cover real estate phonographs machinery and big propositions with Star Want Ads promising results.
The Rev P E Batter argues vice cleanup hinges on personal regeneration rather than only solving economic causes. He cites 20 years in crime work and prison chaplaincy, noting many inmates are beyond reform without proper treatment, while Mayor Brown favors addressing economic roots.
In Calexico California on August 14 more than 100 gallons of confiscated liquor were poured into the street by coast officers. The heat of the pavement set the liquid alight, with the first gallons burning and a tank exploding as flames spread to the flowing liquor. The shade temperature reached 120 degrees.
Five persons drowned near Lamar Colorado when a flat scow overturned while they fished in a lake. The victims included Mr and Mrs Charles Williams their two year old child and Mrs C R Donaldson and both R Donaldson of Bristol Colorado.
The piece discusses Pontius Pilate washing his hands to show responsibility amid pressure from priests elders and mob. It contrasts his attempt to stand for justice with the crowd’s clamor and notes later commentary about political figures and public duty.
Washington reports Harding, disappointed by failed peace moves, will wash his hands and allow railroads and 400000 striking shop craftsmen to fight it out. If service collapses further, he may ask Congress to authorize federal seizure of the roads.
Three men Nello Per duccci Ernest Basotti and John Gar detto were arrested on suspicion after three bombs exploded in the Southern Pacific yards in Roseville California at midnight. They were taken to Sacramento for a hearing. Seven shots were fired after the blast but no injuries or property damage were reported.
In Knox County Tennessee on August 14 union workers on the Cumberland Valley division of the Louisville and Nashville railroad quit work claiming defective equipment endangers their lives. Brotherhood members on the Knoxville division and on the Southern railroad were expected to strike the next day.
In Indianapolis on August 14 union sources report Big Four railroad telegraphers are voting to strike. Edward G. Whalen, general chairman, will announce ballot results midweek, according to incomplete returns.
The eastbound North Coast Limited collided with a freight train a mile from Du Rand Montana. Dozens of Seattle passengers aboard. An express messenger died. Doctors and nurses were sent to the wreck scene.
Twenty women and children are hospitalized after three dynamite charges exploded on a crowded West Shore excursion train near Little Ferry New Jersey. State police and railroad detectives pursue two men seen in an automobile near the scene before the blast.
President Harding issued a telegram to Governor Campbell warning the federal government will not tolerate trains and passengers being abandoned. He said several Santa Fe trains were marooned at junctions in Arizona and urged state rescue of travelers or federal action.
Pueblo Colo Aug 14 Firemen on the Missouri Pacific railroad led by brotherhood officials convened to end a walkout between Pueblo and Horace Kan. Twenty five men refused runs over defective equipment forcing cancellation of two passenger trains. Negotiations broke down last night with no settlement reached.
Over the weekend violence surged in the rail strike with a dynamited bridge on the St Louis and San Francisco line near Springfield Missouri. Guards and deputy marshals were shot at in San Bernardino California yards. Torpedoes exploded on trains near Santa Fe stations. Bombs injure many at Granton Junction New Jersey. A Maine Central Boston and Maine roundhouse fire destroys 15 locomotives. Rioting hits Ashley Pennsylvania shops as strikebreakers are targeted. A foreman's wife in East Buffalo is wounded. Five bombs hit Southern Pacific yards at Roseville.
Stalwart delegates from diverse walks of life gathered as the 28th national convention of Veterans of Foreign Wars opened in Seattle. Key events include a reception at the Butler, addresses by Gov. Hart and Calvin Coolidge, a parade with 18 bands, and an officers election slated for the final day.
Officials from Woodland Park tourist camp the Automobile Club of Western Washington and the Chamber of Commerce say August will top July in visitor traffic with more than 00 visitors daily handled through the chamber bureau and tourism offices.
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