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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1922
Page
5
In Johnstown Pennsylvania on August 2 Old Barleycorn bar reports patrons seeking real beer. Mayor Cauffie’s remarks about beer under one percent alcohol sparked confusion as police were replaced amid questions of federal and state dry laws.
An August report describes All Said Pasha and native forces in Tunis torturing a French favorite from the harem after discovering an affair with an Italian officer. The woman, stripped and confined on a roof, was denied water while left under the tropical sun. natives recounted the victim's screams.
A confidential Washington letter leaked to a Seattle paper claimed the Seattle Chamber of Commerce intervened in the Washington senatorial contest. The missive warned that not reelected Senator Poin dexter would hinder Pacific coast development. Hamilton Higday denied the charges, saying the letter was routine and the chamber remains nonpartisan.
In Chicago on August 21, 1930, Robert William Rows, orphaned a decade earlier, is confirmed as not legally adopted by Mrs. Ethel Hand or the Hand family. After disputes over custody, Judge Timothy Hurley denied a writ of habeas corpus, and Robert heads home with his real parents as mystery remains about his identity.
A mysterious beauty known as the Dancer of Mercy is said to have secured the release of several prisoners from Bolshevik dungeons in Macon. Rumors place her as a Russian princess, though confirmation is lacking.
A man in a blue uniform claimed to search Carlson’s room at the Horseshoe hotel on Sunday night. After the fake officer left, Carlson found his watch and $20 missing and learned he was the seventh victim of a police impersonator.
Washington reports a rapid coal price rise as the Coal Age notes the coal commission has allowed higher gauges for New River and Kanawha. Operators show mine prices averaging 6.66 a ton the week of August 14, yielding millions in extra profits despite federal actions.
Paris August 21 A gang nicknamed Les Cuillotines rose in activity across provinces with multiple serious assaults. Beheadings used to prevent victim identification, drawing sharp police attention and public alarm.
Beattie and vicinity men and women over 14 may apply for government exam positions as post office clerks field clerks departmental clerks railway mail clerks revenue customs officers. Interview Mr Henry urens at Beattie Hotel Tuesday August 22. Many vacancies with annual raises sick leave vacation and pension benefits. Minors under 21 must be accompanied by a parent. Hours 1 pm to 5 pm. One day only.
Mechanica and helpers for car department, round houses and shops to take places of those who left service on strike after the decision of the United States Labor Board. Rates and rules prescribed by the authority of the U S Government will govern. apply to Division Superintendent, Mechanic, or Car Foreman.
Superior Judge Austin B. Griffiths, a U S senate candidate, accuses Senator Miles Poindexter of leading a committee to value 200000 dollars to aid Republican candidates. He also challenges Poindexter over Poindexter’s vote to seat Newberry and compares fundraising to campaign limits. The remark was made before spiritualists at Surprise Lake near Tacoma on a Sunday.
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