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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1922
Page
7
Sixty people were subpoenaed to appear before a federal court in Rend Oregon on December 4 to testify on alleged fraud in the state bonus act. Witnesses include EB Erskine attorney City Recorder Farnham and County Clerk Haner amid a broader grand jury inquiry.
Moran, a wealthy ship builder, was bruised and shaken after a prowling deer attacked him on his Orcas Island estate on Friday. The animal knocked him down and tore his clothes, and a second incident occurred this week on the Moran property before help arrived from servants upstairs.
R W Crosby and E acting as official Chamber of Commerce delegates will attend the National Rivers Harbors convention in Washington DC. A telegram from Crosby notes they will be forwarded and measures on importing and coast issues will be discussed. The convention opens in December.
A mayoral note accuses Councilmen John E and Phillip Tindall of backing Carl Gessman for a street and sewers post to influence Col Geo M ise’s election. The mayor’s letter says Tindall would vote for Gessman after the primary. Carroll reportedly told the mayor he would also back Gessman.
An investigation into brick quality used by contractors on city jobs was ordered by the public works department Friday. Mayor Brown announced concerns that bricks cost 7 to 8 dollars per thousand in places where contracts specify 15 dollars per brick.
The board will request new bids for fire apparatus contracts authorized at 150000 dollars. Specifications will be drawn and contracts may be awarded in the near future after the Friday appointment of the responsible official.
Ex it papers were issued by Preus for the return of Johnson an alleged forger copied in Albuquerque New Mexico. He is alleged to have forged checks in the Twin Cities. Efforts continue to bring the prisoner back to face charges.
Francisco reports the milk price dispute settled with a 10 cent reduction. A price of 13 cents per pint is announced to take effect soon. Funeral services are set for Mrs. Ziisa M. Orr Brian, 40, at her daughter’s home with G A R and Science church sponsors.
Seattle federal tax officials warn stall merchants at public markets could face a $50 yearly broker’s occupation tax, following Portland’s move. Deputy Huey notes instructions may arrive from Washington, with widespread impact anticipated for farmers, farmers’ markets, and the Japanese community involved in selling both home grown and imported goods.
Campfire Girls announce scribes meetings and a December open house at Lohequa with a crafts exhibit and a prize for best November report. December 2 meeting shifts to the second Saturday. January 6 meeting will be at Lohequa.
Los Angeles dispatch says Marie Prevost once famed Mack Sennett star is reportedly engaged to Harry Harlan former Gertrude Hoffman dancer. Harlan is divorced from his first wife known as Fig Hart of the Fol lies. Prevost allegedly told friends she will be Mrs Harlan No 3.
Mrs. Frank Reeves of Wenatchee, a Washington woman legislator, will outline state needs affecting women and children at the King County Democratic club luncheon at Meves' cafeteria Monday noon. Special music and entertainment numbers are arranged.
Railway employees on the Pacific coast oppose the Proposal to separate the Southern Pacific and Central Pacific systems. Warren F. Stone, head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, told the Interstate Commerce Commission today that he and four other spokesmen from San Francisco express opposition to the present unmerger.
Annaddroas by Peter B. Kyne opens the Northwest annual congress at the Hotel Washington Thursday afternoon. Delegates from Washington Oregon and British Columbia attend as prominent speakers are scheduled on both days per secretary R W Whiting.
Mexico City faces a fresh outbreak of water riots as mourners count 15 dead from Thursday night and Friday clashes. Police and military tightened precaution ahead of municipal elections tomorrow amid fears opponents may seize the day for further strife.
Olympia dispatch reports Judge William H. Pemberton of Bellingham has been sworn in as a state supreme court justice, succeeding Chester E. Hovey who filled the vacancy after Justice Wallace Mount’s death.
Shelton group seeks correspondence with Campfire groups across the United States to share activities and improve the organization. Training courses on family budgeting offered in Seattle by Miss EB J Raitt with contact via Lohequa. Bead work and personal history pieces from Campfire groups in Seattle showcased. Auto crash near Passaic river bridge injures mime Galli-Curel who escapes with minor injuries.
The city readies for the Community Punch follow-up fund drive starting Tuesday with a goal to raise 250000. W W Ladd heads the industrial division as coordinators across districts prepare for a Monday rally at 8502 White Building. Mrs George T Dalton leads the women’s division reaching 4000 women via post cards and e cards urging Beatth cooperation. Noon luncheons begin Tuesday at headquarters for district reports and campaign planning.
W C McGovern, believed one of three bandits in the Auto Drug Co. robbery in Seattle last month, was captured in Bakersfield California. He reportedly offered a tenuous struggle before surrendering. Federal prosecution under the Dyer Act is likely, as authorities connect him to stolen vehicles moved across state lines. He allegedly drove a stolen car belonging to W G Lott of Shelby AL just after the Seattle robbery.
The post office reports a sharp November rise in business with $224,947.11 handled in 1973 versus $184,551.47 in 1971. Officials note the year to year increase, and the 1922 annual total is claimed to be 11 percent higher than the prior year.
Funeral services for George B. Elliott, longtime Seattle resident, who died Tuesday at Providence hospital, were to be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Bonney Watson Undertaking establishment. Members of Seattle Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles were to be in charge.
An old health ad suggests using four ounces of Rad Salta or Jad Salta daily before breakfast to flush clogged kidneys, ease back pain, and improve urine flow. It claims lithia salts neutralize urine acids, prevent bladder issues, and keep blood pure.
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