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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1922
Page
7
In Sulphur Springs, Gov. Henry J. Allen denounces the Ku Klux Klan as profiteers using racial and religious prejudice for gain. He calls for the group to be driven from the state and condemns its attacks on law, church, and civilization.
Elizabeth Mallory, noted W U lecturer and one of the can women university, died in Los Angeles where she had moved a year ago. She was the daughter of Dr. W. W. Mallory and survived by four daughters, Mrs A Bernault, Mrs. Mary Potter, Miss Blanche Potter, and a son. Services were to be held Saturday.
M Coats of Chicago introduces new tincture-proof inner tube advertised as puncture-proof and air leak resistant. The ad claims higher mileage and easier riding, inviting inquiries to D M at 33 West 47th Street Chicago for details and availability.
The piece argues that Port Wine is the sole effective ingredient among various medicines while other agents are useless or harmful. It presents a skeptical view of so called secret remedies and attributes success to the single use of Port Wine.
The Star prints a second batch of clergy letters on Mayor Brown and the city vice controversy. Ministers from First Baptist to Prospect and Queen Anne Congregational weigh in on law enforcement, honesty, and the need for investigation while urging civic action.
The ad promotes TySmol as a non narcotic quick relief for neuritis including shoulder neck and back pains caused by colds injuries or malaria. It claims topical absorption soothes diseased nerves and urges readers to buy from a pharmacist. Price is $1 and lists TySmol Company Mfg Chemists at 400 Sutter St San Francisco.
In Washington on December 14 the Liberal Republican league of Massachusetts and John A. Nichols protested the validity of Henry Cabot Lodge's re election. Vice President Coolidge ordered the protests placed on file. They would normally be referred to a Senate committee.
The long distance race between the five masted ship Moshula and the four master Monitor carrying lumber from Puget Sound ports ended in South Africa with Monitor finishing well ahead of Moshula by about 14 days.
The steamship Pomona carries 4000 tons of cargo from the Orient including 1000 bales of silk. The vessel is scheduled to arrive in Seattle on Saturday.
The Dorothy Alexander of the Admiral line arrived from Victoria five hours late due to a frozen steam conveyor pipe that affected the steering gear.
Montesano reports Grays Harbor county tax rolls show an increase for 1922 of 192 184 96 over 1981 figures, according to the county auditor.
Secretary Wallace reports on farm labor wages improving as higher city wages attract workers. He notes July to September saw twice as many leave farms for urban jobs, and expects farm wages to rise to attract labor back when price relationships and credit improve.
A small white envelope left at the Community Fund offices contained two six dollar bills and a ten cent piece marked for the Community Chest Fund. The man, a Rosemary club janitor with no known relatives, died with only his wages due. Club girls arranged a proper burial and a surplus of 10.60 was turned over to the Community Fund to help someone lonely in the future.
With Christmas near, Turk raffles drew police attention as shop owners sought approval. Chief Beveryned warned that the police will not sanction raffles and operators risk arrest, following multiple phone inquiries.
A holiday celebration plan brings the steamship Spokane to Sitka and Juneau before returning to Seattle. The vessel, owned by the Pacific Steamship Company, normally sails directly from Skagway.
Fred Hagerman on a street car claimed free passage and clashed with a police officer. He swore at the officer and attempted to throw a bottle of grape dream overboard. the cop seized the bottle and Hagerman was taken into custody. Judge John Nic Gordon imposed the ten dollar fine.
The night patrol under Captain EB L Hedges was praised for arresting three bandits in the last week. Suspect Jack Spaulding alias Ed Grickler, a convicted robber, was taken Sunday night by Sergeants J and Donlan and Patrol in EF Henry, marking a major recent capture.
City officials led by Playfield Director Ben Evans and Police Captain J T Mason set aside multiple streets for unrestricted coaster use. They listed Washington st 17th ave 12th ave and many others from Cascadia to Beacon Hill with warnings to place red lanterns and build robust foot rails to clear street curbs.
A $500 reward is posted for the arrest and delivery of Spencer Conron, absconding assistant manager of the Bank of California. The bank confirms the reward through Special Agent T. N. Henry of the Justice Department. Conron, missing since August 3, is accused of embezzling $6,000 and was last seen October 23 in Yakima, Washington, with an unknown couple in a Ford coupe.
President Harding expects to take a vacation in Florida shortly after March 4 unless a special session is needed immediately after the current one. Senators Trammell and Fletcher reported the information after visiting the White House.
12 year old Marie Frances Kiernan writes of Salvation Army charity work at 1414 Sixth Ave. She describes the Christmas festival and charity baskets for 200 to 300 families and 500 children, led by Commandant A. D. Jackson, urging continued aid to the needy.
A 17 year old boy faces first degree murder charges in the November 20 killing of recluse Jacob Dahenden near Hillsboro Oregon. Police say Walter F. Vanderzanden confessed to the crime after his father J P Vanderzanden urged him to reveal his involvement, leading to the discovery of the hiding place on a Salem area farm.
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