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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1922
Page
4
Miss Marian Holmgren woke to a burglar in her bedroom on Minor Avenue North Saturday. He grabbed her throat with one hand and held her mouth, but she struggled until her sister screamed. The intruder fled through a window as two policemen arrived. searches by G. T. Belland and J. B. began but found no trace.
The article notes California leading auto fatalities per 100 000 with Los Angeles the highest city rate. It cites a national death rate of 11.5 per 100 000 and estimates up to 36 000 highway deaths annually, with figures from New York and Bedford Massachusetts and concerns over accurate counting.
Charles Ponzi was found not guilty in a New England superior court on charges of law and conspiracy to steal. The decision followed a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that such actions were legal, though Ponzi remains imprisoned for fraud. Indictments for larceny against the dapper swindler stand, with Ponzi acting as his own counsel.
At 12 19 a m Saturday Kenneth ho First avenue a man named Fred Cataline age 28 fell six stories to the ground. He suffered a fractured skull and other injuries but remained conscious long enough to tell hospital staff that despair over unemployment and poverty drove him to take his own life after friends failed him. He had a gun but no money for poison and expected to die. He had no relatives in America. A church sermon topic at Trinity Parish will be The Churchs Program with services led by Rev William H Bliss at 11 am and other services later.
A meeting about the Jefferson Park Ladino improvement rule will be held with Mrs M Hurd at 2 pm at 3061 20th Ave, Menopa.
Prosecutor Malcolm Douglas continues to probe Dolly Johnsons claimed confession in an eleventh hour bid to save her brother Jim Mahoney from execution. He cautions against relying on her statement alone and notes possible new charges. Both Johnson and her mother Nora Mahoney remain bedridden and silent.
Seattle and Washington state mark Education Week with proclamations from the president and Acting Governor W J Coyle. The American Legion, Bureau of Education, and National Education Association lead the effort with interpost committee members and cooperating ministers urging focus on schooling and civic uses during a week of school visits and programs.
Sunday at St Mark's Episcopal Church Rev John D Melanchian preaches The Second Coming of Our Lord Jesus Christ during the 11 am communion service At 730 pm Rev Cheater A Taylor delivers a sermon Advent Sunday school meets at 945 am with an 8 am communion St Michael's chapel of St Mark's holds a 930 am communion sermon Penitence and vespers follow times 1045 am and 4 pm respectively
The Democratic national committees total expenditures in the recent campaign amounted to 114 344 55. A final report filed with the clerk of the house shows contributions totaling 124 074 88 leaving a balance of about 10 000 after the campaign.
Butte miners were injured when a four deck cage collapsed in Mountain Consolidated mine. The accident occurred yesterday causing injuries to 24 workers with several in serious condition.
A lawyer leaves his office to drink at a cabaret on Third and James seeks a quart of hootch. The manager balks at price, a bootlegger arrives, a scuffle ensues, and a police officer steals a bottle and pockets 7.50 while helping the lawyer. The lawyer is pleased. the cop profits quietly.
The Mt Rainier report to trustees criticizes park concessionaires for noncompetitive monopolies under government regulation. It warns monopolies hinder public service and may lead officials to side with concessionaires, citing a Massachusetts Forestry Association note from 1920. The report emphasizes the need for oversight in national parks and mentions Albert B Fall and Stephen T Mather.
Minnesota House Judiciary Chairman Weilstead says the impeachment hearings may be postponed indefinitely. Keller has asked for more time to prepare after filing 14 charges against the attorney general. Volstead seeks to convene the committee to decide on Keller's filings and potential one month delay.
Coast guards and survivors patrolled Portage Lake Canal off Calumet watching for bodies of Maplehurst victims after a 60 mile gale split the steel boat on rocks. The first body washed ashore was Frank Smith, first mate, reportedly caked in toe.
Report criticizes the concession group for inefficiency and lingering inesanitary conditions at the Inn. Guests slept in clothes for two nights due to lack of blankets and cold, shortening their stay. Critics say commercialism taints the park and urge the Park Service to improve health safeguards for tourists.
Services for the deal will be held at St Mark's Episcopal Church Harvard Ave and Seneca at p m Sunday. Similar services are held regularly the first and third Sunday of each month.
Professor John P. Tiernan was ordered by Judge Frank H. Righelmer to the psychopathic hospital for examination. The case centers on parentage of a child and Tiernan’s disputed paternity claims against Harry Poulin. Tiernan has faced multiple marriages and public legal disputes surrounding the matter.
Lord Curzon proposes moving 500 000 to 600 000 Greeks from Asia Minor to Greece and 350 000 Turks from Greece back to Turkey to end long standing colonies. Venizelos and Jamet Pasha accept the plan for the commission to draft details.
The mayor seeks to appoint a board member to lead the streets and sewers department until the Colonel Rice controversy is resolved. A committee of the whole will consider the request as council questions the legality of Rice’s earlier appointment under the city charter. ©
12 year old Marie Kiernan reports on Toyland scenes in Seattle stores. Fred Erickson Nelson elephant clown and seal perform for children while Banta delays arrival from the Far East. Santa and a circus in Bon Marche window entertain kids as Christmas magic unfolds with a window display ride planned for Christmas night.
Physicians report no perceptible change in the condition of John Wanamaker during the night. The aged merchant was brought from his Jenkinstown summer estate to his Philadelphia home for closer medical care after illness two months ago.
State Senator Dan Landon will introduce a bill in the next legislature to abolish capital punishment. He calls it demoralizing and says it does not deter murder and harms public opinion.
Smith W. Brookhart was sworn in as Iowa’s senator to fill the unexpired term of W S Kenyon. His term runs until March 4 1925.
Washington Dec 2 The ship subsidy bill in the senate hangs in balance with five pivotal votes likely to decide. Democratic senators largely oppose, leaving 34 sure votes. To defeat the measure 49 votes are needed, with 16 GOP or unresolved progressive votes to come from Borah Brookhart Capper Gooding Ladd La Follette Lenroot McNary Norbeck Norris France Couzeny or farming state Republicans.
Senator La Follette urges a cautious, research based approach for progressives at a Washington conference. He speaks to a gathering of progressives from across the nation under the People's Legislative Service, emphasizing careful steps to avoid setbacks.
Ned Mos veteran Seattle trainer opened his athletic headquarters at the YMCA. He will teach swimming and boxing and act as masseur. Moe is noted for training men including Battling Nelson and Stanley Ketchel and has guided generations of Beattie athletes.
Funeral services for Ossie Carpenter, 48, Seattle patrolman who died at Seattle General hospital, will be held Sunday at Butterworth chapel under the auspices of Seattle Aerie No 1 Fraternal Order of Eagles and Fortson Thygesen Camp No 2 Spanish War Veterans. A policemen platoon with band will attend. Carpenter is survived by two daughters Ermina 13 and Leona 11. his wife died four years ago at the residence 117 EB 60th St.
In Curry Alaska a fire swept through a mail car on the Alaska railroad destroying 15 sacks of mail. No injuries were reported and the cause was not immediately known. Local authorities investigated the incident as train service continued in the area.
A blaze at the Elks Temple in Oregon City early today destroyed the building. Authorities estimate losses around 20,000 dollars with the bowling alley area cited as the likely ignition point. Maj. Gen. Clarence H. Manards retires after 49 years of active service in the First Army Corps area.
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