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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1922
Page
12
A plain, unvarnished chronicle tracks Miles Poindexter from 1910 era acclaim by liberal papers to modern praise from former enemies. The Star will publish ten installments starting Monday detailing the dramatic events shaping his political reversal without bias.
A car driven by G. W. Bonar and William Fuss caused chaos at the Westlake public market, injuring the stall owner Karl Lindggren and sparking a city-wide chase. Bonar and Fuss were jailed on open charges as Lindggren’s injuries were treated. Nearby, another crash on 13th Ave and Pride Street left Carrie Broddeson with severe facial and hand cuts after a fleeing driver struck the car. Elsewhere, J. A. Landers and Lester Patterson received 10 days and $100 fines for drunk driving, while Acting Police Judge Jacob Kalina pushed for stricter sentences to curb deadly crashes. Prosecutor Douglas expected manslaughter charges against truck driver Jacob Krasin in Gerald Watson’s death following a coroner’s verdict.
Dick Canfield son of a famous New York gambler died of poisoning on a ship en route to Honolulu. Attorneys say the body is in San Francisco and death resulted from ptomaine poisoning. He had been jailed for disturbing the peace in Hollywood and appealed the sentence. The body was later reported en route to New York for burial after a brain ailment struck at sea.
Ewing D Colvin deputy prosecuting attorney speaking for Major Douglas candidate for re election to prosecuting attorney notes the volume of work handled by the office at a Friday night event at Queen Anne Congregational Church. Colvin says nine of ten murder cases brought by Douglas resulted in convictions.
In Tacoma Ag County on April 24 authorities report the effort to recapture Frederick De Lage, an auto thief who escaped McNeil Island prison, has been tactically abandoned. Warden F R Archer deployed water patrols and guards at strategic posts over the weekend.
Police Commissioner Richard E. Enright proposes an international law enforcement alliance and centralized bureau for criminal records, fingerprints, and intelligence. He says crime is falling nationwide but urges stronger immigration monitoring and stricter prison reform to cut crime 50 percent in five years.
President Harding and advisers complete plans for federal operation of nonfunctioning anthracite mines and failing railroads. Senator Cummins says he will introduce a measure to seize mines next week with possible later seizure of roads if service worsens. Government aims to avoid nationwide action, prioritizing coal routes first and delaying broader control until necessary.
Philadelphia reports revived hopes for an early end to the anthracite strike after a conference with John L. Lewis. Senator Pepper said no insurmountable difficulties remain and a resumed joint conference may occur soon with Secretary Davies and Hume Davies likely meeting Lewis today.
Reports from Cleveland indicate a nationwide transport strike tightening as firemen walk out at Chicago and Alton terminals Roadhouse and Springfield. Roadhouse crew refused to work amid alleged dynamite attempt at the roundhouse and lodging strikebreakers.
Opposition to the Cummins bill to curb fuel profiteering halted a Senate Interstate Commerce Committee report. Due to objections from several members, plans to bring the measure to the floor were scrapped and consideration will resume Monday.
City officials clash over speed limits with state laws banning under 20 mph and proposals to adopt New York style prohibitions. Corporation Counsel Meier and police Lt. Carr urge proper enforcement and jail for speeders as Detroit claims the nation’s lowest accident rate per person.
Glady a Cook filed for divorce from Samuel H Cook in superior court seeking dissolution of marriage Wednesday. The objection details remain under court consideration as legal proceedings continue.
Oakland in August 26 revealed Mrs. Nelide Kendrick filed suit for alienation of affections seeking 30000 dollars and a divorce on statutory grounds from Rodney Kendrick a newspaper artist. She also targets Mrs. Edith Wakefield alleging temptations and monthly alimony implications amid a noted triangolo in California court.
Milton Hromer outlines grim demographic contrasts between France and Germany. He visits Touraine to illustrate how future conscripts will reshape society, noting France risks 60 000 more soldiers by 1940 41 while Germany could add 250 000, with birth and marriage declines intensifying fears.
Twenty three more warrants were issued today bringing the total arrests to forty in connection with the communist convention raid at Bridgeman Michigan. Five women are among those sought. Twelve refugees hiding in New York Chicago Cleveland and other cities will be taken into custody, federal authorities announced.
Denver authorities prepared to arraign 33 men linked to the Denver Florida bunco ring, including former Joe Warey gang members. Bond set at 25,000 dollars each. Wealthy Ton Blonger and A. W. Duff released on bond. charges allege a 60,000 dollar swindle by J. F. Norfleet of Hale Center Texas.
The page carries a jumble of notes and phrases about flood relief, traffic tips, and local chatter. It mentions a $1,000,000 scenic boulevard around Lake Washington and references to John Cordz marrying Fannie Food in Cleveland, along with Lewis Stone joining Paramount with Bebe Daniels in No Toriety.
Edgewater, Aug 24. George F. Cline motion picture director planned a staged retake of a fatal shooting to prove self defense. He guided police through a supposed sequence in which he killed John Bergen, a stunt actor, after an alleged assault on his wife at Saranac Lake. Bergen died at a police station after being wounded in a stairway struggle.
William H. Emrick, counting board chairman in precinct 201 Multnomah county, was indicted on five counts by the Multnomah county grand jury, jailed, and released on a 2500 dollar bond. The tally challenged Gov Ben Olcott's nomination as Republican candidate with alleged grave discrepancies in ballot checking. No charges against other precinct officials.
Police hunted two men who in a large touring car struck Patrolman E. E. Merkley on the leg at Second Ave and James St and fled when approached. The men allegedly tried to lure two girls into the car before speeding away.
Major Andrew I. Rowan, cited by Congress as the carrier of the Garcia message, will receive the medal without regard to others. Brigadier General C. W. Kennedy will formally present it at the San Francisco Presidio on Monday afternoon.
Will H. Hanna, former county treasurer, urged voters to back his former chief deputy W. W. Shields for county treasurer. Hanna called Shields the best fit in the field for the office.
Dublin to day is a city of mourning and machine guns as Gen. Michael Collins lies in state in city hall. The Free State prepares for his funeral while thwarting De Valera’s rebel army, with reports of an attack planned in County Louth. Monday is proclaimed a day of mourning. all work and commerce halt in Dublin except essential services.
The Santa Fe railroad posted notices on its property declaring it will reemploy only those striking workers where there is a place for them and as new men. The notice said many positions have been filled by nonstriking workers, making it impracticable to take back all strikers.
Los Angeles reports the death of Dick Canfield Jr., heir to the $1,000,000 Canfield estate once owned by Richard Canfield the notable New York gambler.
G W Price declared he remains Klansman in chief of the Pacific domain after a jury acquitted him and 4 others on charges tied to the Inglewood raid. Former Grand Goblin Coburn says he is pleased and will resume law practice in ten days.
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