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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1922
Page
7
Mayor Brown warned against implementing a 5 cent fare before 1923, saying it could trigger a revenue increase via court action if the railway fails to meet obligations. He urged a full readjustment of expenses and bond payments to match a 5 cent fare plan, and urged public education to favor streetcar use over autos.
The Seattle spree of robberies continues as two gunmen abducted motorist J. D. Croshaw early Wednesday, forcing a car ride around Greenlake while searching for cash. Croshaw was released after revealing only a small amount in his sock. warnings urged citizens to avoid resistance. Police note similar robberies targeting F. W. Cooper and others, with three victims shot after resisting in the latest incidents.
The Chamber of Commerce flower committee expands from five city garden classes to form the Society of Little Gardeners. Extensions are planned to Kirkland Bothell Haller Lake Georgetown South Park and Des Moines with lectures and instructors provided by the committee. George A. Cole leads the classes to advise on soils flowering plant diseases and landscape gardening.
Paul Wilson manager of Wilson and Luckhurst Seattle wholesale and retail merchants sues former partner William P Luckhurst in superior court alleging 5000 dollars damages for libel claiming Luckhurst trumpets that Wilson is a crook and doing crooked business to dealers and the public.
University of Washington Dean Stephen I. Miller and Tacoma and Beattie speakers lead a mass meeting to discuss municipal growth. Mayor Fawin J. Brown heads a delegation to outline plans and options for new community expansion.
Washington reports Illinois congresswoman Mia Winifred Mason Huck plans to push for a referendum on war or back Voight's proposal. She emphasizes women's abilities over sex, notes active support from war veterans, and says her term ends March 4.
War savings stamps from 1918 will be payable on January 1. The government offers Treasury certificates in $25 $100 and $1,000 denominations, bought with 1914 W and H stamps, maturing at five years with 3 percent interest and theft protection via United States Treasury registration.
Friends of Charlie Erickson, 45, seek information on his whereabouts. He has not been seen in Concrete, Washington since November 4. Report any news to C. N. McDonald, Concrete, Wash.
Monday and Tuesday collisions on Western avenue Pike street Fifth avenue W and other intersections left several pedestrians bruised or slightly injured. Drivers included H F Barton D W Spinley H H Carter and an unknown driver. victims named Ben Booth Ben Mooradian Mrs A Maky Joe Morris. No serious injuries reported.
A morning record shows 2118 sacks of mail moved from Smiths Cove to the terminal by Wyles and Foy Co. Trucks took the cargo after Orient arrival on the Admiral line President Madison. A shipment valued at 102000 dollars accompanied the mail, far smaller than the usual over 2,000,600 dollars.
Sam Galloway, 50, pleaded guilty in Judge Jeremiah Weterer’s court to selling intoxicating liquor in a Renton soft drink and pool parlor on September 20. He received a 60 day county jail sentence.
The Interstate Commerce Commission on December 6 certified to the treasury that 20,719 dollars are required to fulfill the guarantee provided by the Transportation Act of 1920 for the Nevada California Oregon Railway.
In Whitehaven a house owned by Jesse Durham was moved two blocks by a landslide near Ladysmith colliery while he slept through the ordeal. In Acton Henry Anthony bet he could outrun Thomas Avery's donkey in a five mile race. Avery won, but the donkey did not start.
The President Madison of the Admiral line arrived Tuesday night at 6 o'clock carrying a principal cargo valued at 3 172 400. The vessel delivered 73 cabin passengers on its two months Orient return voyage and carried a large consignment of rattan and wicker furniture hard wood and fruit. It brought 102 000 in gold and 2118 sacks of malt. Captain T P Quinn recommends the ship as one of the line’s largest vessels operated.
A dense list of births and marriages appears, with numerous names and addresses in Seattle and nearby areas. The section notes multiple births across streets like 75th, Fourth Ave, Queen Anne, and Olympic Heights, plus several marriage licenses for couples from Redmond, Seattle, and Spokane.
Local rental and sale notices advertise furnished and unfurnished rooms in multiple buildings, garage space, and small houses with terms. Listings mention Washington state areas, addresses, and agents like MacDonald Miller and Du Barry Piano Co. plus general used furniture and wood sales.
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