Bandit Gang Arrest Follows Daylight Robbery
Police report arrest of two bandits linked to a daylight robbery near Western avenue and Elliott, where $5,500 was taken from W. Cooper of Union Oil. A leather clip and a money bag found in a newspaper on a theater lawn helped identify the suspects, with witnesses describing the moment they fled in a struck car. Officers traced an auto and recovered items as officials pursued the pair.
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W. F. Cooper
Union Oi Company
Mamie
Geeper
Union Oil Co
Hudson Auto
W. G. Smith
Western Ave
Elliott
Storm I Develops Off Oregon Coast
A low pressure area off the Oregon coast indicates storm I may intensify within the next 34 hours. The center sits over the ocean with no immediate heavy seas reported per the weather forecast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Wave of Cold Grips Midwest as Coal Shortage Bites
The Midwest faces a wave of cold with fuel shortages hitting hard. Reports say coal is scarce with distributors unable to meet demand while efforts to secure supplies continue. Inner details note widespread heating struggles and price pressures across major cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest
Ering
Seaboard
Snowstorm Sparks Minor Traffic Injuries in City
Damage and injuries were reported after Tuesday's snowstorm with only a few accidents. M Huntington of Kirkland may be fatally injured when his car, driven by Elton, collided at 11th Ave and Pine St. Mrs Huntington suffered facial bruises and internal injuries. The wreck occurred as the car skidded on snowy tracks while alighting from a streetcar. Another collision on Was Ave left Mrs A Maky of 2068 Ave W bruised. D W Spinney was driving. Spinney's car took her to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Huntington
Kirkland
S Elton
11Th Ave
Pine St
Huntington
Wuncon
City Hospital
D. W. Spinsley
W. St
Spinney
Takbut Spinsley
State Senator Inherits 15 Squaws From Chippewa Chief
State Senator Patrick H. McGarry, called Big Chief Schmocomi mom, inherits 15 squaws and their papooses from Chief Majahga-bbo of Bear Island. McGarry, neighbor of Leech Lake, serves as protector to the Chippewa and now leads the 2000 Indians in three northern Minnesota reservations. His daughter Edna, now Mia, shares in the extended alliance and McGarry will care for his augmented family.
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Schmoc-omi
Ma-jahga-bo
Bear Island
Pat
Edna
Mia
H. P. Rich
Seattle
Wash
Minnesota
Altho
McGarry
Allies Seek Dardanelles Accord Amid Turkey Russia Tensions
Ambassador Child said the United States would oppose Russian plans for full freedom of the Dardanelles including warships. Allies agreed to stand together while Turkey may lead a control commission with two votes to monitor naval access and fortifications. Conference optimism grew.
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Dardanelles
America
Child
Black Sea
Turkey
Russia
Control Commission
Wildcat Prowler Slain Near City Limits
A prowling wildcat weighing 35 pounds was killed near the city limits late Tuesday by L. W. Penrose who fired from his car while pursuing the animal.
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City
L. W. Penrose
Auto Collision Shakes Up Streetcar Occupants
An auto was struck by a street car injuring passengers including Mrs. Maky who was taken to her home for medical attention after the crash.
Picks Roses as It Snowed
A Seattle snowstorm moved in with heavy flakes after 1:30 PM while roofs and shrubs were blanketed. A young neighbor, 12-year-old William Turner, watched his mother pick red roses from a snow-covered bush outside 1242 EF 69th.
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Seattle
William Turner
Seattle Records 43 Auto Deaths in 11 Months of 1922
Police report 43 fatalities in Seattle from auto crashes in the first 11 months of 1922, with five additional deaths elsewhere in King County. Lieutenant Carr notes widespread driver and pedestrian ignorance of traffic laws as a major cause. Safety zones and officers are assigned to dangerous intersections, with Weatlake and Olive the worst corner and over 700 pedestrians struck this year.
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Seattle
G. Carr
Black Angel of Death
Lieutenant Carr
Carr
King County
Weatlake Ave
Olive At
Premont
Ewing St
Fremont Bridge
California
America
Charlies L. Bartlett
Detroit
Michigan
Cleveland
Sawicki
Bartlett
Ohio
Plan to curb auto tragedy sparks national safety push
An aroused public demands action to cut 1922 traffic deaths and injuries. Leading groups including the National Safety Council, AAA, and municipal bodies urge education, stricter rules, and penalties. Cities like New York and Detroit promote safety campaigns and enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Safety Council
Highway Education Board
United States Bureau of Education
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
International Traffic Officers’ Association
American Automobile Association
National Motorists’ Association
New York
Bureau of Public Safety
Marcus Dow
New York City
Atlanta
Special Traffic Commission
Dolly Johnson Granted Temporary Liberty Amid Appeal Effort
Dolly Johnson, sister of Jim Mahoney who was hanged Friday, was released Wednesday after posting 5000 dollars bond, added to 65000 already posted, while her five to twenty year sentence for forging Kate Mahoney’s name stands. The case may go to the U.S. Supreme Court on constitutional grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Supreme Court
Dolly Johnson
Jim Mahoney
Liberty
Supreme Court
Johnson
Killer Eludes Posse In Storm Port Angeles
Port Angeles records report Charles Butt a convicted murderer who escaped Monday during a blinding snowstorm remains at large in Port Angeles. Authorities suspect outside help after two hack saw blades were smuggled to him and believe he may be harbored. His accomplice Thomas H. Riley stayed jailed and has been moved for safety. Descriptions of Butt are being wired nationwide and searchers persist despite heavy weather.
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Port Angeles
Charles Butt
Butt
Hutt
Thomas H. Riley
Altho
King County Jail
Escape Mystery Deepens in Clara Phillips Case
The sheriff investigates Clara Phillips escape with focus on cell bars and possible outside help. Phillips and Deputy Sheriff Frank Dewar guarded Clara during the trial while other leads, including Peggy Coffee’s sighting, are pursued. authorities question jail staff and inmates for possible complicity.
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Alberta Meadows
Clara
Phillips
Frank Dewar
Manning
Ola Weaver
A. B. Phillips
Traeger
Peggy Coffee
Long Beach
Gladson
Caffee
Clara Phillips
Mrs. Coffee
Mrs. Phillips
Peggy
Portland Man Held on Mann Act Complaint
David Meany, 60, is jailed in Multnomah county on a $2,600 bond after a Mann act complaint filed by Enva Mary Kidd, 15, of Fulton, New York. Kidd is hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
David Meany
Multnomah County
Enva Mary Kidd
Fulton
N.Y
Dogs Rescue Fox Terrier From Bull Terrier Attack
Two cats that had been reared with Tody the fox terrier rushed to his aid when a bull terrier attacked. They drove the aggressor away, preserving the frightened fox terrier.
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Orange
N. J
Father asserts son was slain in boat chase
W. G. Thompson, father of H. W. Thompson, claims his son was murdered during the Arcata coast guard chase that fatally wounded him as speed boat L449 with contraband liquor was captured. Capt. Lonsdale describes a long exchange of fire. Thompson died at Providence hospital after a blood transfusion. his brother R. J. Thompson and Oscar Taylor are held by federal authorities.
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W. G. Thompson
H. W. Thompson
Coast Guard
Arcata
L. A. Lonsdale
Thompson
Revenue Cutter
Wee
Oscar Taylor
Young Thompson
Providence Hospital
R. J. Thompson
Taylor
Tacoma
Booze Launch Hearing Held After Whisky Boat Capture
Officers and crew of the revenue cutter Arcata testified at a special customs hearing in the federal building after a whisky launch was captured off Point No Point Monday night. The death of H. W. Thompson was linked to the incident and RR Thompson and Oscar Taylor waived their hearings and were bound over to the grand jury. Treasury agent PP Watson presided and heard crew testimony.
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Arcata
Point-No Point
H. W. Thompson
Federal Building
RR. J. Thompson
Oscar Taylor
A. C. Bowman
PP. Watson
Treasury Department
Community Fund Urges Seattle to Meet 1923 Goal
The Community Fund asks Seattle residents to donate a share of annual earnings to support 61 agencies. Chairman Kegel highlights a hard winter ahead for orphans and the sick, urging continued fundraising until the $250 000 goal is reached. Agencies warn that funding is crucial to avoid losing essential aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Fund
Kegel
Seattle
Fem
Beattle
Graft charges cited over city contracts and mismanagement
The report accuses the graft ridden system of forcing per contract payments with invalid affidavits. Officials deny proper records and question payroll padding. Mayor Brown seeks to move garbage collection to streets and sewers in the 1923 budget as health department inquiries continue. Efforts to reach Fred Galeno failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhaymer
Douglas
Fred Galeno
Galeno
Charges questioned as false over city garbage contract
Dr. H. M. Read defends contract payments as legitimate amid claims of fraud by Ralph Douglas. He cites Fred Galeno’s $1,669 bill for 110 days of work in one month with a five ton truck, arguing records reflect eight hours work per man and standard trucking rates.
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Ralph Douglas
H. M. Read
Fred Galeno
Dr. Read
Basia
Wilson's Health Fight Shows Signs of Return
Washington December 6 1922 United Press reports former President Woodrow Wilson is making steady improvement after a three year paralysis stroke. A close friend cited progress and the possibility of full recovery from the illness though lasting weakness remains. Rear Admiral Grayson the physician said Wilson can walk longer distances with less assistance and is in better condition than at any time since the onset of his illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Peralysia
League of Nations
Wilson
White House
Grayson
Woman Found Lying in Snowy Highway After Attack
Mrs. Dorothy Carroll, 25, was found unconscious in the snow on the highway between Seattle and Bothell early Wednesday morning. She said she walked to Seattle to fetch clothes from Colman dock, then fainted from the cold while returning. She was taken to the city hospital. condition not dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Bothell
Dorothy Carroll
City Hospital
R. C. Dinwiedie
Ukulele Banned by Grave Judge in Assault Case
Chicago report states Judge Joseph Labray held August Cantinelli for trial on charges of assaulting a street car conductor with a ukulele described as a deadly weapon in a South song era incident.
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Chicago
Joseph Labray
August Cantinelli
Unclear Phrase Prompts Labor Cost Overruns
A fragment notes that in a month overtime hours can exceed 100 and the total bill could reach about 1500 to 1600 dollars. The text is incomplete and presents a general caution on labor costs without specific names or places.
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Po- W. B. Severyns
Ave
Pinest
Storm
N. Y
York
Patrick H. McGarry
Philip J. Sinnott
Fred Caley
Killer
Battle
Snowy Highway
Second Ave
Black Diamond Furnace
Otta Ton
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