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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1922
Page
5
Pacific Coast shippers seek claims under a new tariff law that raises import duties on soya bean and peanut oils from the Orient. Seattle will host a future hearing to protect Pacific Coast interests as railroads press for eastbound rates via the Panama Canal, while Eastern lines oppose Seattle efforts.
City officials refuse to admit prisoners after arrests by federal agents. Chief Rev. declares process of law governs the ruling. Y. Oka and partners of a soft parlor at 215 Second Ave were refused admission to the city jail and later transferred to a state facility.
The 1921 lumber production in Oregon and Washington totalled 6,829,598,000 feet, down 34 percent from 1920. Lath output reached 743,045,000 feet, up from 678,674,000 in 1920 and 461,906,000 in 1919, while shingles rose to 6,796,700,000 feet compared with 4,000,000 in 1920 and 7,625,189,000 in 1919.
Juliane A. Zittel of Spokane was elected president of the Washington State Society of Architects at the annual meeting. Officers chosen include Edgar Blair as first vice president and William J. Jones as second vice president, with Watson Vernon as third vice president and T. F. Dean as fourth vice president. Emil Guenther becomes secretary treasurer and H. Ryan and H. G. Hammond are named trustees.
At the fall pledging of Sigma Delta Chi a men’s professional journalism fraternity at the University of Washington, four editors are include with university men in the bet. FE L Wheeler editor Wallaburg Times Monte Brown editor Daily Journal of Commerce B B Brown editor Auburn Globe Republican Robert S Montgomery editor Puyallup Valley Tribune William Prager Charles Tyler Albert Whitney Kirk Herreg Harold Dibbs John Hettman Clarence Morton Charlies Perrine Chester Tee Garden Walter Burrougha.
Parry Florida dispatch reports a mob overpowered the sheriff and burned Charlie Wright, a Black man believed guilty of murdering Miss Ruby Hendry, a local school teacher, at the crime scene late yesterday.
A Seattle editor loans Wanda a horse drawn sleigh from Manley stables on Western Ave. Jack the white horse wears bells as they glide through deep snow. The writer notes the novelty of one horse sleighs in modern traffic and contemplates renting the sleigh long term.
Teams of nurses from hospital training schools National Guard Bremerton navy yard and industrial groups compete in a fire drill contest at the Armory on January 20 1923 under the auspices of the Washington National Guard. Prizes include two silver cups donated by the King County Medical Society.
Charlee M. Grudda, general freight agent of the Northern Pacific, was chosen president of the Transporta Tvereon. Jon J. Digby was elected first vice president, Ralph A. Nichols secretary treasurer. Directors named were Harold A. Webster and L. J. Morrison.
LeRoy Ramney was rearraigned on second degree forgery charges after allegedly passing bad checks drawn on Seattle banks. Prosecutor Malcol Douglas Rambey said three more checks for 8 and 10 dollars each were in evidence. The dates and full names point to a local fraud case involving Chas Walker Roy Walker and Chas Miller.
John F. Forbes of California, member of the American Institute of Accountants executive council, was guest of honor at a Beta Alpha Psi banquet at the Gowan hotel Friday night. Forbes was initiated into the fraternity at the event.
Prohibition officers arrested Yellowstone hotel proprietor Hargesia and her husband Henry Hargens on Friday during a raid of the Yellowstone hotel. Henry Hargens faced three liquor charges already pending in court.
Sigma Delta Chi pledges were announced Friday but the name Kirk Herre, a junior in the school of journalism, was unexpectedly omitted from the list. The university fraternity correction notes the oversight and will confirm his membership.
The Star invites readers to report missing relatives or friends to aid in reunions. Telegram notices list names and addresses of families seeking information or messages from distant cities.
Mrs Angialing De Marco sues Frank De Marco’s alleged killer George L Lots in superior court claiming Lots ran down and killed her husband while under the influence. She says she is left destitute with nine children ages one to nineteen and seeks judgment to support them.
University of Washington students presented James Barrie's playlet Mary Hose at Meany Hall on Friday evening. Miss Futh Hecht starred as Mary Hose with Grant Merrill and Joe Greenleaf as the male leads from the Associated Players, a student dramatic group.
One of the week’s largest real estate deals closes with the Lorelei Apartments at Second Ave West and Weber Street transferring to A. M. Birkel for 1000 dollars. John Tavin Co represented Birkel and Carter MacDonald Miller advised the former owner Mrs. W S North.
Entry notes several Thursday crashes with pedestrians struck by autos. Victims include persons at Des Moines highway near 695.2 Mosgo and 210 Mains, Union Avenue, California Avenue and Lander Street, and First Avenue Pike Street intersections. Report mentions injuries ranging from head lacerations to bruises and cuts.
Instructions advise gargling with aspirin solution using two Bayer tablets dissolved in four tablespoons of water. Gargle thoroughly and repeat every two hours if needed. Use genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin marked with the Bayer Cross, sold in tin boxes of twelve for a few cents.
A dubious ad claims Pyorrhea can be cured by a grokur treatment sent by the American Co Dept 181 in Independence Missouri. It promises a free full size bottle on trial with payment only if not satisfied, touting relief from loose teeth foul breath and pain after a few days.
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