13 Dec 1922
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1922
Page
1
A jumble of satirical notes and local curiosities lampoon city life. Mentions Mayor Brown, Seattle scenes, a tax due, a school game, and odd anecdotes about sports, gossip, and etiquette with tongue in cheek commentary and cartoonish headlines.
The New York raid on a $50,000 narcotics operation lists eight prominent film stars as purchasers. Investigators aim to learn if Taylor murder links to drug planners and whether distributors connected to his case operated nationwide. Names of over a thousand alleged narcotic users and agents were seized, with many tied to Hollywood and other cities.
Malcom Douglas files action against A. V. Williams & Co and associates over a 70 acre Vashon Island deed held in trust for Miyagawa family and Kurabara. The state says Williams loaned the land to Engstrom and Capitol Savings and Loan holds an inferior claim, alleging violations of the anti alien law.
Washington dispatch reports that Georges Clemenceau, former French premier, ends his American visit declaring it a failure by his own standards. Despite warm greetings and esteem, his aims to sway U S policy toward League of Nations and civilization preservation did not alter American attitudes toward France.
The Star invites readers to place want ads in its want ad columns promising pleasing returns. The notice emphasizes the column's usefulness for buyers and sellers seeking quick, reliable results in local commerce.
Georges Clemenceau the famous French statesman sailed for home Wednesday after visiting Eastern American cities to advocate for France. The distinguished visitor’s tour is believed to have failed to sway the nation.
Ten pastors summoned to testify before the county grand jury at 3 p m in Seattle investigations into vice in the city. Rev Channery Hawkins and Rev H Chatterton express delight at the chance to present facts. Arnold Allen of the YMCA also called to appear. Mayor Brown preparing witnesses as district arrests prompt defense.
Citizens welcomed milder air after a frigid run as Seattle’s thermometer climbed from 19 degrees on Tuesday to 24 by noon Wednesday and an expected 27 by Thursday morning. Bellingham rose to eight degrees above zero while water pipes burst despite repairs, per the city water department report.
A dramatic note threatens Beatrice and a hidden will as Ezra Melville’s murderer is pursued. Beatrice’s fate and the outcome hinge on recovered papers and a hidden will, with a challenge to those seeking them. Edison Marshall’s serialized tale debuts in The Star, promising a gripping continue reading.
Nellie Hartford investigator for Mayor Brown faced narcotics charges dating to June. The case ties to her arrest in Monroe Washington June 14 with morphine tablets en route in Brown’s car. Brown plans to testify for Hartford as former attorney. University of Washington pharmacy head Dean Johnson prepared to testify after tablet examination.
In Buffalo on December 18 a fatal fire killed 55 year old James McQuively at the Cold Springs car barn of the International Railway. The blaze caused about 500000 dollars in property damage as residents faced bitter cold after the flames.
Hundreds call The Star over frigid Seattle street cars and a city heating delay. City officials claimed heaters were en route but residents report many cars still unheated. superintendent Henderson says 200 heaters should arrive in a week, 144 stored, enough for about 34 cars, with more to follow as cars are remodeled.
Two young boys died in separate late night coaster accidents in Seattle. B Dolby, 18, of 29th Ave North, died Wednesday after suffering brain concussion from a Tuesday collision while riding with companions. son of Mr and Mrs B E Dolby, a local store clerk. Raymond A ley, 11, of 214 Broadway N, died almost instantly Monday after rolling from a coaster at Harrison Street and Summit, struck a telephone pole. readies Page 8 for details.
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