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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1922
Page
12
The Interstate Commerce Commission declared an emergency west of the Mississippi and extended its priority orders to the region. Service No. 34 set rules for moving freight trains with priority for food, livestock and perishables, effective September 1.
James T. Kolbert reports from Washington that a settlement might come if the railroad labor board rescinds its early July ruling that effectively outlawed the striking shopmen. International Association of Machinists president William H. Johnston says the decision injected the seniority issue and fueled executives’ refusals to restore seniority. Johnston calls the ruling foolhardy and a convenient excuse for inaction.
In Cleveland on August 31 railroad brotherhood chiefs announced their mediation efforts in the shopmen strike have failed. The leaders urged that the dispute be resubmitted to the United States railroad labor board as the conflict moves toward a finish between the railroad centers and the shopmen. The signers include Warren B. Stone, D. B. Robertson, K. E. Sheppard, William G. Lee, and T. C. Cashen.
Colorado coal operators announced a 30 percent wage increase for miners and district 15 United Mine Workers said union miners would return to work once the raise is implemented. About 7,500 union miners are expected back.
After a recovery she tackled third and fourth grade work and impressively progressed musically. She began at the piano as soon as she could toddle, teaching herself by ear, then taking lessons as her talents grew. At St Edward's commencement she earned a prominent program part.
Sheriff Matt Starwich used the radiophone to appeal to drivers in King County to cooperate in decreasing automobile accidents. He stated his two years as sheriff have aimed to help the people and urged safer road use through public cooperation.
The Alpha Thimble Club will hold its next meeting at Mrs E E B Mallorys home 971 N 8th St on Friday September 1. Members are urged to attend.
Foggy seas and a ship crash unfold as testimony reveals that Marquart and Bartlett dispute navigational details. The engineer corroborates Marquart, noting depth drops to 20 fathoms before Cake Rock collision, while Bartlett claims course adjustments and compass faults affected the approach.
Funeral services for Nor Bremerton are set for Friday at 3 p.m. after the banker leaped from the Hoge building. Friends say ill health drove the act. his finances are said sound. Last seen with James D. Hoge earlier, Bremerton survivor Miss Anna Howard Smith.
Superintendent of Utilities George Russell will report to the city council within days on the feasibility of a weekly pass system for the municipal railway. A Seattle engineer urged adoption, but the utilities committee pigeonholed the request and council members doubt the plan, citing failures in Eastern cities. Tacoma is already selling weekly passes as street cars compete with jitneys.
Texas Oil of Houston sought receivership for the Chicago & Alton, naming William G. Bierd and W. W. Wheelock as receivers under federal court supervision. The road faces about 14 million dollars in debt.
The Tokyo Mainichi calls for official recognition of the Soviet government by Japan, arguing it should proceed despite hesitation from other world powers. Government stance appears not to grant recognition at this time.
In Nome Alaska August 31 unfavor able ice conditions force Arctic explorer Captain Roald Amundsen to abandon this year’s plan to fly across the North Pole. His plane the Maud is landed near Wrangell Island while awaiting spring and the flight attempt.
Tacoma hosts a Northwest Association of Sheriffs and Police meeting where Luke May hints at a major crime-fighting plan for the region. He says the Northwest faces its greatest criminal menace yet, without tying it to labor unrest, strikes, bootlegging, or the Ku Klux Klan. Seattle attendees include Roy Darling special agent for the DOJ bureau of investigation Immigration Commissioner Luther Weedin Prosecuting Attorney Malcolm Douglas Sheriff Matt Starwich and Police Captains Hans Damm and W. H. Searing.
Washington reports informal proposals from the United States to the Soviet authorities to send an expert commission to study Russia’s economic situation. A full resumption of economic and commercial relations with Soviet Russia could follow, potentially leading to partial or full political recognition.
Police in Los Angeles believe burglars killed Fred Oesterreich, found dead in his home as his wife hid in a closet. Detectives questioned Harry Vone, manager of Oesterreich's Milwaukee factory, but produced no useful evidence to solve the case.
Mrs Albert Vincent executive secretary of the W C T U states she personally supports Judge Griffiths for United States senator and that her remarks do not represent the organization. She emphasizes the W C T U does not endorse candidates and has no authority for such statements.
Tokyo reports the Japanese cruiser Niitaka sank off the Kamehatka coast on August 26 during a typhoon. Virtually all hands are lost with a crew of 200. A few survivors will be brought back by the destroyer Nakl.
Mra Phebe MacCleverty running in the republican primary promises to return the Studebaker six now used by the auditor to the county commissioners. She argues the office needs no automobile and that private use by the auditor should end with temporary taxpayer support only when a car is needed a couple of times yearly.
A cabinet officer told United Press that the United States will grant recognition to Mexico by October 15. The official spoke with Mexico’s official stance on the eve of Congress opening.
Anglican night highlighted by talks from delegates in Canada and England at the Brotherhood of St. Andrew convention in University Presbyterian church. Officers were to be elected during Thursday sessions as the event continues through the week.
At the Argonaut mine in Jackson California 47 miners are entombed after a collapse. Rescue teams battle intense heat as they near a subterranean chamber half a mile underground and expect to reach the victims by Saturday.
In Helena the Republican senatorial nomination remains tight as 852 of 1,634 precincts report. Carl W. Riddick shows a 16 vote edge over Wellington D. Rankin with Riddick at 14,799 and Rankin at 14,793. other candidates include Fray 7,515 Anderson 4,790 Bergfriedt 4,308.
In Cheyenne Wyoming on August 31 nomination of John W Hay a Republican candidate for governor was conceded by Governor Hubert D Carey his opponent in the Wyoming primary An official count may be needed to determine the winner according to sources in the race
In San Francisco on election night, William Richardson leads for governor with 242 191 votes while William D. Stephens trails at 227 905. Johnson tops the Republican Senate race at 274 801, Moore 209 152, with Pearson chosen by Democrats to oppose Johnson in November. Socialists back Upton Sinclair for senate and H Clay Needham runs as prohibition candidate.
A recall of Mayor Preterick Kohler was demanded today in petitions with about 25 000 names. The move follows a fight with the Cleveland Federation of Labor over the open shop policy in city departments.
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