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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1922
Page
1
The dispatch notes a group of congressmen proposing economy by relocating liquor seized in raids to ships and even suggesting a post office bar. They argue a blind pig in the post office could appeal to patriotic citizens, replacing private bootleggers and saving money.
The readable text shows garbled phrases about office, a distillery, and celebration or reward for heroes, with mentions of Haig and steeple imagery, but no coherent report or identifiable facts.
Fragmentary text cites Home Brewers official photo, Calif or quake reports, and political debate refusals. Mentions Veterans of Foreign Wars, constable candidates in King County, and military county entries. Lacks clear events or dates, many garbled names and phrases.
Seattle Mayor Brown defies the city council by insisting on attending budget hearings after the council refused a 74 dollar a month secret service budget and 1200 dollars for a waterfront prowler boat. He vows to cut civil service costs by over 15000 dollars next year and to seek private funding if needed.
Grand jury will be asked to investigate the disappearance of evidence from the prosecutor’s office in the Inglewood raid case after the 36 alleged klanmen are tried. Chief Deputy District Attorney Doran said the inquiry will follow the trial’s completion as officials rush to conclude the evidence. State witnesses depicted a gunfight that ended the Inglewood raid with Officer Frank Woerner and Clyde Vanatta testing that masked raiders stopped them and opened fire when warned.
Pomeroy Washington August 16 Hubert Armstrong 71 a farmer died from a lightning strike that also injured his brother who survived. Four horses hitched to the farm wagon were killed and Armstrong’s body showed severe burns and broken bones from the bolt.
Chancellor Wirth announced Berlin has deposited 500000 gold marks in the Bank of England as part of prewar debt installments. The payment represents a quarter of the due amount and marks fell to 4700 marks per pound sterling, equating to over 1000 to one dollar.
Real estate listings advertise acreage and farm land near Seattle with easy terms. Buyers can choose poultry dairy and fruit ranches through local Want Ads.
Terrence Ross Kepler a Canton Ohio radio operator aged 5 died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Chicago. He had just set a world record by decoding Morse code during the Pageant of Progress with 319 words in 2 minutes 53 seconds. Police say he was obsessed with Olga Stobbe a Canton telephone operator and a note in his pocket expressed despair over love.
Vice President Calvin Coolidge arrives in Seattle after a San Francisco convention for a Washington stop. He will address the public at 4 39 p m in Woodward theater with Mrs Coolidge and family, then attend a Chamber of Commerce dinner and various receptions at the Rainier and Suneet clubs before departing to Tacoma.
WEST YELLOWSTONE Mont Aug 16 A new geyser in Yellowstone rivaling Old Faithful erupted near Roaring Mountain spraying rock and dirt into the air. It marks the second new geyser to spout in the park this year.
London reports Dr. Henri Spahlinger of Switzerland claims a horse power serum can restore youth and extend life beyond 150 years. One to four years to prepare a treatment, seven horses needed per course, with testimonials praising strength, energy, and a youthful look.
San Francisco Aug 16 beliefs that the Western rail strike crisis has eased were voiced by railroad men and shippers. The Southern Pacific lifted embargoes on fruit livestock and perishables and passenger trains resumed on the Santa Fe. Union Pacific and Western Pacific said trains would move within 24 hours as brotherhood leaders work with officials to restore normal conditions. Fruit growers facing a $50 000 000 crop gathered to discuss steps including appealing to the shipping board to move fruit via canal routes to Eastern ports to relieve railroad strain.
Harding plans today with congressional leaders and aides to determine the strike message text. Officials say deputations in New York are seeking public favor, and a breakthrough requires radical concessions from one side or the other.
In Tacoma on August 16 charges were leveled by striking Northern Pacific shopmen that railroad employees assaulted EB Carnine as he walked home from work to influence a federal court hearing on the injunction against the strike. The Carmen deny involvement and promise to prove who was responsible.
In Chicago August 16 executives voiced doubt about a planned conference with Brotherhood leaders in New York. Hale Holden of the Chicago Burlington & Quincy said road interests favored another meeting if Brotherhoods accepted the suggestion, but most expected little chance of an agreement. Transcontinental service showed slight improvement in the meantime.
A fireman and an engineer were injured when two Frisco trains collided head on at Horine Missouri near St. Louis. Both engines and mail car derailed while other coaches stayed on the track. No passengers were injured.
Miners across six coal producing states resume production after 137 days of stoppage. An agreement signed in Cleveland by operators and miners restores the old wage and working terms until a joint conference sets new terms.
Secretary of Labor Davis announced that operators who missed the Cleveland peace meeting plan to join the strike settlement. He estimates 2,000,000 tons weekly come from signed operators and another 2,000,000 tons from nonrepresenting producers will join within days. An anthracite settlement is imminent, potentially adding 1,760,000 tons and lifting total weekly output to about 11,000,000 tons if facilities are available.
Harry O'Brien succeeds Hans Damm as inspector and is charged with implementing Mayor Brown and Chief Severyns promised reorganization. A war veteran and 41, he becomes the first non captain appointed to inspector, with further personnel changes anticipated and tied to the ongoing Legate murder inquiry and vice allegations.
Chicago reports no relief from the heat wave across the Lake states. A death from heat prostration was noted as temperatures climbed to 90 degrees yesterday, marking the toll in the region.
In Casper Wyoming on August 16 Frank Weaver shot and killed Mrs Luella Randolph 28 then fatally shot himself. Both bodies were found in Mrs Randolphs bedroom.
Dublin authorities report Arthur Griffith died of a heart attack on Saturday. Thousands from across Ireland attended his funeral at Glasnevon cemetery as Griffiths legacy as a leader of Dail Eireann and Irish statesman was remembered.
Mayor Edwin J. Brown spoke as principal at Northwest College of Optometry graduation exercises held in the Masonic club at 8 p m Tuesday. Sixteen graduates received diplomas.
A carnival operating over several blocks in downtown Seattle lacks a valid permit, with a private company holding the Fourth Avenue and Lenore Street site allowed by ordinance yet no council authorization for the Arena area attractions. Officials probe licensing while VFW centers host amusements and gambling stalls draw crowds, blocking traffic as vendors advertise exotic dancers and garish shows.
William Short president of the Washington State Federation of Labor challenged Senator Poindexter to a debate on qualifications. Short says Poindexter serves corporate interests while claiming to represent the common people and urges a Seattle debate before the upcoming primary.
In Jackson Mississippi former Senator James K Vardaman led the state senate primary by fewer than 200 votes with 71 of 82 counties reporting Hubert D Stephens on a pro Wilson ticket trailed and a runoff seemed likely due to the majority rule Belle Kearney the woman candidate drew about 15000 votes this is a tight race with potential second round action.
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