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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1922
Page
10
The One Hundred Per Cent Club met at the Bongalo Tuesday noon to be entertained by the American Light Opera Quartette in a program of speaking and music. Paris reports new rules to curb large tourist crowds at Versailles after near riot behavior by American visitors.
An old advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Ointment as a quick remedy for varicose veins eczema and skin eruptions. It claims reduction of swollen veins and relief from piles boils carbuncles ulcers and other conditions with antiseptic action and a usage folder included with each bottle.
Ambassador 11 wrecked in heavy seas off the New Jersey coast LT Robinson of Pittsburg Capt Miller and a mechanic were rescued after 24 hours at sea. Navy seaplanes and a submarine chaser searched, a fish boat towed unsuccessfully, plane abandoned, all crew unharmed per later reports.
Erick Tomlin a 43 year old ranch worker was gored and tossed by a steer on his Poulsbo area ranch late Monday. A farm hand risked injury to rescue him carrying him to safety before the animal could strike again. He was hospitalized in Seattle with a fractured shoulder and other injuries.
Frank W. Cotterill labor leader was elected a member of the civil service commission by the city council on Monday afternoon. He succeeds Bert A. Northrop deposed by Mayor Brown. The mayor’s bid to confirm Carl Gase mans as streets superintendent failed. Cotterill won 5 votes to 4 for E. Draper of the University of Washington.
Mayor Brown endorses B. J. Berentsen for the republican nomination for city office. He is married and resides at 2364 N. 634 ft. Friends of the candidate express confidence in his election and expect him to become one of the city's best officers.
In Port Orchard a court heard Roberta Walker’s sanity dispute with her mother Mrs Mary Bettinger pressing an insanity complaint. Witnesses included Mrs Walker Dr Calhoun Mrs Bettinger Mayor Brown and Miss Violet Sample as Roberta’s former roommate.
Chief W. B. Severyna orders all members of the dry squad reassigned to new posts. Capt. James J. Haag reports for duty at the target range, Lieut. J. L. Allen moves to Georgetown precinct under Capt. Hans Damm, and Patrolmen A. James T. Cline and J. W. Lee come under Capt. Joe T. Mason. Inspector Harry G. O'Tirien orders Morrison Kimney and Williams to report for assignments.
Tacoma reports more than $600000 operating profit and $453811.91 net profit after interest and taxes for seven months in 1922. The department is applying the $453000 to bond redemption and major construction including a $300000 steam plant and Tacoma Seattle intertie.
Mrs Axtell says she is not a personal candidate and is backed by large unions and progressive groups including the Hallway Men's Political Club the State Federation of Labor and the Non Partisan League. George Masten confirms the alliance and notes the aim to defeat Miles Poindexter while stressing withdrawal only if it preserves that goal.
In Farmingdale New York on August 22 Lawrence B Sperry a governor of the Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce landed within 60 feet of his initial touchdown a World’s record for speed of landing. The demonstration occurred before Brig Gen William Mitchell assistant chief of the United States air service.
Thieves posing on a fake grocery call robbed Mrs. May Belle Price at 2700 Fourth Ave. They stole three diamond rings valued at 750 after luring her away from the apartment. The home was ransacked and the gems taken.
A young man plans a casual radio dancing party at Johnnie's with guests Oh Mabel and others. The women fret over attire and eye a cheap, stylish option from Cherry's at 1015 2nd Ave in the Rialto building offering dresses and monthly payments up to $13.50.
An aftershock from the Mohave desert quake ruptured the Los Angeles aqueduct cutting off the city's reserve water. Repairs are planned within three days near the Little Lake division. Chief Engineer Mulholland and Assistant Van Norman left to supervise reconstruction efforts.
Kamerun reports Guy Wernham, a boy scientist, completed an 8000 mile journey from London to the African interior to aid his father in collecting botanical specimens. The expedition ends safely as the youth joins the botanist in continuing field work.
In Denver on August 22 Mary Frazier a 200 pound Black woman and Patrolman Ed Clark were pulled under while struggling in a sunken garden pool. Police riot squads arrived to rescue them after Frazier attempted death by own action and dragged Clark to the pool bottom.
Paris report notes cut glass jewels in onyx or jet are rising in popularity among stylish women. They deliver a brilliant look at far lower cost than diamonds, expanding access to luxury for smartly dressed shoppers.
City council chambers to host a discussion on a universal pension plan for city workers. Civil league members and other officials will attend as the plan proposes retirement, sickness, and disability coverage with city workers sharing costs. The city would redirect funds from industrial insurance to support the plan.
The bishop of Willesden declared an address urging more courtesy and consideration toward chorus girls.
Newport England reports the will of Francia T. Mew, brewer, disposing of a estate valued at 1,250,000 dollars. The document outlines distribution and public notices in the probate.
A Rochester inventor guarantees Allenrho dissolves uric acid deposits and ends rheumatic pain within 24 hours. Drug stores nationwide offer a full pint bottle with a money-back promise if relief is not achieved, based on trials with severe cases.
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