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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1922
Page
14
In Aug 1944 the Senate weighed a veterans bonus bill with no new taxes, arguing the government can fund the payment through existing revenues and foreign debt adjustments. Proponents hailed support from figures like Morah and Borah while opponents warned of inflation and fiscal risk.
Federal agents in Michigan arrested William Foster and other radicals in a Bridgeman convention raid. Dozens of suspected delegates and a list of attendees were seized while authorities sought extradition for Foster. Investigators traced a broader plan to exploit industrial unrest and mobilize black voters with foreign backing.
Fragmented page item notes a Knights Templars announcement reserving five rooms in a new Community hotel for 1925 with special rates. It references a long odd dialogue about a Garden of Eden and a poll tax debate at the recent legislature.
In downtown Spokane two men robbed a jewelry store at dawn binding the clerk and escaping with about 6000 dollars in jewels and cash. Police search for suspects as local area investigates the bold daytime theft.
Reports from Auburn and surrounding areas recount a series of deadly incidents linked to labor tensions and personal disputes. A railroad worker, De Graf, shot and killed a man after an argument while police note the suspect’s intoxication. Separate events include a miner Moran in a padded cell, Jung Fong Jan’s death after Moran’s attack, and a photographer Pinney dying suddenly before a boxing event. Witnesses described fear and confusion as police investigated.
Mayor Brown announces a conference with Police Chief W B Severyns and Halfway Chief D W Henderson to launch a war on speeders. He says drastic steps are needed after a spate of deaths and confirms street cars autos and motorcycles will be forced to obey traffic rules.
Ignace Jan Paderewski, famed pianist and former Polish premier, is said to be suffering from a severe cold in Lausanne Switzerland according to reports from the area. He has canceled or postponed engagements as he recovers.
The article lists various family groups and individuals in No. 8B road district with total expenditures and salaries including O Briens alters 5743.17 and Peter s on family Enumclaw 7898.10. Paul vows to slash county costs if elected while McFarlane claims independence though on the payroll and cites appraisal and insurance pay.
Testimony shows Marquard, in charge of lead lines, failed to slow for danger as wrong readings misled the vessel toward Giants Graveyard off Cape Rock. The T. F. Alexander struck hard, throwing 300 passengers into a panic. ships towed to port as hearings focus on pace and care.
Police report the wealthy Los Angeles and Milwaukee maker Fred Oesterreich was shot dead in his home as neighbors heard his wife scream. She was found locked in a closet and unharmed, while authorities say there are no tangible clues and the case may remain unsolved. Suspicion falls on a well dressed man seen near the home the night of the killing.
President Harding made no further moves to mediate the railroad strike after peace talks collapsed between railroad brotherhood leaders and the Association of Railway Executives in New York. Government plans to act on his pledge to use government power to maintain transportation and the right of men to work.
The striking shopmen reported to carrier heads Warren and Stone and mediat or Bert M Jewell that railroads rejected a return-to-work with June 3 status. Jewell said he had no further word for the public as the big four leaders rushed to an unknown destination after the session.
Filia H. Searles editor of the United Mine Workers Journal forecasts that light nights curtailed streetcar service and nonessential industry shutdowns used in war coal conservation will likely be repeated this winter. She says railroads may not haul all mined coal to meet business and domestic needs.
Washington reports Congress acts to halt coal profiteering during winter shortage. Senator Cummins Iowa introduces a bill to form a federal fuel distribution agency with a federal supervisor to oversee coal movement nationwide. House Republican Leader Mondell says a similar fuel profiteering bill is being prepared for early introduction.
Secretary of Labor Davis presses for a peace conference between anthracite miners and operators to end the dispute. He held long distance talks with John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers as tension lingers after last Tuesday’s breakup of the previous conference.
Frank C. Lithgow, owner of the auto in which 12 year old Hisse Kangan was killed last Sunday, denied a Star report that liquor was found in the car. Roy Goodwin, the driver, is held by police. Lithgow said some home brew was drunk but no liquor was in the automobile.
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