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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1922
Page
3
The dispatch argues Hughes via Ambassador Child forced a public shift demanding full freedom of the seas. It questions whether the administration will stand by Lausanne if straits affect world shipping and urges clear accountability and action over words.
Brooklyn dispatch reports Deputy Inspector John W. O Connor of the New York Police Department, former president of the International Traffic Officers association, calls for uniform traffic laws across the United States and Canada with local modifications. He urges stricter penalties, universal signs, driver examinations, police support, and accident investigation bureaus to reduce the rising road toll.
Injuries reported after several collisions in the city. Campbell Hardware president John Campbell and his son Wallace were cut and bruised when their car was hit by a street car at 36th Ave and Madison St. Mrs Edward Page and Mrs A Dyck were slightly injured at Second Ave and Marion St by a car driven by Jong Wah who was arrested for reckless driving.
A burglar who robbed Fred Moore at 2911 Main St of $20 and a watch fled after a chase of a block. Detective Mark Hubbard signaled for a patrol wagon at Second Ave and Washington St. the thief escaped as Hubbard held his overcoat.
Miss Elsie Yolen a Seattle milliner repudiates a police confession and says she will plead not guilty if brought to trial for burglary. Her attorney states she will call witnesses to prove innocence and that she did not confess. Police and prosecutors prepare a first degree burglary case based on recovered goods and alleged confession.
Dispatches from Athens report Bulgarian revolutionists seized Sofia area during Friday clashes. Armed peasants loyal to the government mobilized in Sofia and now control the situation. Insurgents fled southward with notable captives as the democratic club and many homes were burned and looted.
The Religious Open Forum gathers Sundays at 11 a.m. at Assembly Hall 107 Madison Ave. The topic for discussion is Body Soul Mind and Spirit.
Seattle reports a waning crime wave with scattered burglaries as police flood the city hourly. Citizens protest police methods while many residents submit to searches. a chemist arrested for concealing a weapon is released on recognizance. Patrolmen Stevens De Fol Evans shot at remain unfound. High powered cars with armed crews credited for reduced activity.
Mayor EB J Brown proposed a plan to deploy 5000 volunteer automobile policemen at no cost to taxpayers. He offered two of his own cars to the police and urged other motorists to donate vehicles. Inspector Harry O Brien asked for 100 new policemen for prowler car duty downtown and 44 for headquarters and substation use. The measure awaits city council action as Severyne seeks a better use of current forces. Gedden outlined steps including patrol squads air prowler cars at night and motorcycle units.
Disclosures by railroad representatives and importers claim Seattle loses over 3 million dollars yearly in Oriental vegetable oil imports due to discriminatory freight rates and high tariffs. The new tariff law halted the principal export route, cutting volumes of peanut, soy bean, and other oils through Seattle. The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended proposed railway rates that would shift shipments from the Panama canal, a suspension lasting until April 14.
DES MOINES I A Dec. . A taxi driver T W Mitchell was found dead in his car in the northern part of the city early today. He was shot through the back and two forty two automatic shells were found near the machine. The body lay hunched under the steering wheel as William Winburn, en route to work, discovered him.
Washington December 8 a general order by Secretary Denby with President Harding approval creates the United States fleet abolishing the Atlantic and Pacific fleets in name Admiral H H Jones currently commanding the Atlantic fleet is placed in supreme command with Admiral B B W Eberle of the Pacific fleet second in command No change of warships is noted
The semi monthly Firlands sanitarium entertainment features Ruth Daugherty Peecy Kramer Lillian Cole Del Minster Dave Jones and the Whisbang Diuddies with Mayer and Markus providing music. Duke Weatcott heads the Players club staging the event. A motion picture titled Bast Is Wet will be shown with an operator from the union.
Exhaustive search fails to locate Clara Phillipa the so called tiger woman believed to have escaped the hammer slayer. Deputies press on at the border while investigators pursue a possible lead from a Phoenix estate plane sighting and interrogate three men connected to the escape.
Funeral services for Nettie F Koepfil 44 wife of Chief Deputy Coroner T Frank Koepfil are set for Saturday at the family home 1826 138th Ave with Rev John McLoughlin of St Marks Episcopal Church officiating The 2 p m ceremony will be followed by burial at Lakeview Cemetery Koepfil a Seattle pioneer of 87 years died Tuesday morning from long standing heart trouble She aided in relief work and is survived by three sisters Mrs Alpha Moon Mrs Bertha Grant Mrs W J Hodder and three brothers Frederick Charles William Hoege The couple had no children
In Fond du Lac Wisconsin George Kohle and his wife Bertha died by electrocution in their attic. Bertha carried an extension wire and Kohle attempted to imitate the death, touching a radiator and collapsing. Two children survive the tragedy.
Mrs. Margaret Clarke leaped from a third story rooming house window at Mercer and Fastlake at 245 am. She landed on the concrete sidewalk, suffered only scratches and minor burns, and was taken to Seattle General Hospital. Police believe she attempted suicide after despondent health.
A bluff section collapsed in La Conner Washington early today sending rock and earth onto the Green Front pool room in the business district. The roof and one brick side wall were destroyed but no one was inside the building at the moment.
Theodore G. Bilbo former Mississippi governor faces contempt charges in a $100000 seduction suit tied to Governor Lee M. Russell. Bilbo subpoenaed a witness for Frances Birkhead but failed to appear prompting Federal Judge Holmes to cite him. Fussell is lieutenant governor and the case centers on alleged improprieties involving Russell and Bilbo.
The narrative covers Fort Astoria from its early exploration miles to its clashes during the War of 1812 and its transition after British possession. It describes key figures Hunt Stuart McTavish and McTavish, and the fort’s strategic moves, including the 1817 return of the American flag and Astor’s Pacific venture decline. The piece notes Astoria’s modest growth, current status as a leading coastal port with about 15 000 residents.
Rory O Connor and Liam Mellows Irish rebel generals were executed at Mount Joy prison in reprisal for the assassination of deputy Bean Hales. Two insurgent officers were executed with them. O Connor fought in the Four Courts siege before surrendering. Mellows refused to surrender and was killed in the streets.
About $2,600 worth of government material was stolen from the radio department in the Bremerton navy yard warehouse. Four men have been arrested and await federal grand jury action meeting in February, according to Admiral J A Hoogewerff commanding the 14th naval district.
Union Pacific announces a new freight rate of 3.18 dollars per 100 pounds for fresh meats moving from Seattle to eastern points beyond Indiana. The reduction, effective January 13, reflects Seattle's rising role as a shipping point for Alaska reindeer meat.
Shingle manufacturers gather at the Red Cedar Shingle Congress in Washington to resist proposed anti roofing laws. Speakers warn of city ordinances and estate statutes aimed at banning shingles if rival roofing firms succeed. Peter B. Kyne notes past battles, while T. Allen cites cedar supply longevity and O. M. Ash outlines a rust resistant shingle coating.
In Lausanne the Turks accepted the allied plan granting freedom of the Dardanelles with minor reservations. The meeting adjourned for consultation with the allies as Turkish response kept several points open. The conference was set to reconvene on December 23 for Christmas talks.
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