19 Dec 1922
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1922
Page
1
A collage of witty Christmas quips, city chatter, and cultural tidbits mentions Mayor Brown, Rev. Hawkins, and figures like Billy Bluff. It riffles on gifts, theater news, skating on Greenlake, and satirical ads, finishing with a lighthearted streetcar joke.
In a dramatic morning, Olga Farley reenacted the struggle that ended Wesley Howarth’s death. Judge William R. Bell and attorney Adam Beeler defend her as Deputy Prosecuting Attorney John Carmody presents the state case.
Robert Towler Kearns, 20, travels Seattle seeking his estranged mother Mabel Towler Hutchinson and father Harry Towler after a life of separations from family across Alaska and the mainland. He requests contacts at 218 Ninth Ave North for leads on his missing relatives.
Washington reports the United States intends to invite European powers to a final settlement on Germany's war indemnity. A US plan would involve an official inquiry to set a reparations figure within Germany’s capacity to pay, with American bank loans as needed to support amortisation if Europeans agree.
Chicago authorities step up searches as Denver mint robbers flee toward the city. A $700000 heist, a $10000 Denver reward, and a $1500 city bounty drive a nationwide dragnet with leads involving a wounded bandit, a bloody shotgun, and fresh $5 bills.
Secretary Wallace will review final sale details in Chicago with Morrin & Co assets audited. The transfer to J Ogden Armour is set for midnight December 31, with Armour financial aides in New York handling funds.
Miss Edna Johnson surprised a burglar early Tuesday at 1607 Winthrop Ave by screaming, sending him out a rear door with a pair of trousers. He left his coat on the porch. police seized it, but the pants remain missing. A second break-in attempt by W A Blair at 2712 48th Ave ended with the intruder fleeing. police could not locate the culprit.
Oakland reports a dramatic self-imposed judgment by George Baker after a love triangle. He shot himself after declaring that a man who steals another man’s wife must pay. If he survives, he will be blinded as punishment.
Chief Forester Greeley urges Alaska to be admitted as a state arguing self government is the solution and that locals should run their own business and laws while keeping national forests under federal oversight. He contrasts his view with Interior Secretary Fall who favors centralized administration.
Prompt action by firefighters saved Mrs. Louis Shinann an invalid, from a blaze at 2213 W Gist St shortly after midnight Monday. They carried her to safety on a stretcher while her husband and two children stayed to help until she was rescued. Fire caused about 500 dollars in damage, believed from an overheated stove.
Complaints on a proposed amendment to prohibit the sale of heated and out of season flowers at Pike Place Market dominated a public hearing before the Harbors and Public Grounds Committee Tuesday morning. Supporters say large floral houses fear extinction from price cutting by market sellers, while defenders claim big florists remain essential for funeral floral pieces.
George F. Deane a 31 year old city light department lineman fell 190 feet from a steel tower while inspecting high tension cables across the West Spokane water way. A white smoke and blue flame marked the accident site. He died en route to the city hospital. Survived by wife Frances and a small baby. Coroner W H Corson and Deputy Coroner Harry Johnson opened an investigation.
The Federal Trade Commission files a formal complaint against the Pacific States Paper Trade Association its officers and members charging unfair practices to maintain prices and stifle competition The response deadline is 30 days and named parties include B N Coffman J Y C Kellogg W B Gilbert C Bell and J R Coffman along with member companies such as American Paper Company
George Thomas aged 16 was struck and killed by a car while crossing a Kirkland street Monday night. Coroner W H Carson led the investigation and the driver A Pakkala of Juanita reported rain obscured his windshield. Thomas delivered newspapers and was widely admired.
A Seattle columnist recounts a local charity idea where a generous woman offers to host two or three underprivileged girls over the Christmas holidays. The caller asks interested families to contact Main 2888 for arrangements, inviting the spirit of giving during the season.
A wireless report from A Williams, commander of the tug, states Captain John McPherson and several crewmen were swept to their deaths while trying to lower a lifeboat into icy Lake waters on Wednesday. The incident occurred as the tug crew attempted to escape the vessel.
Police patrolman Eberling and the Mister Pauline Reuter joined homes were wrecked by an explosion at 3 a m. Detectives racing to the scene investigated the blast believed to be the work of persons angered by a raid on a still operated from a rear dwelling.
In a late yesterday find, the main plane flown by a United States pilot was recovered after being lost in a snowstorm. The aviator is believed snowbound in a cabin awaiting assistance as authorities and search parties were notified. Two to five communists were killed and several wounded in a clash on the premises of the chamber of labor in Turin. the communists' daily Nuevo was burned.
The bureau of the chamber states that stores affected will not remain open this week. Retailers claim forced staff strain and allege the closing policy hinders retail trade development.
Federal agents seized a large narcotics shipment in New York amid a years long crackdown. The consignment included morphine and cocaine hidden among fish barrels, valued in the thousands of dollars. A 50 gallon still, mash, and moonshine were found 18 miles south of a Des Moines road. no arrests were made, and the evidence remains.
San Francisco reports Eilers, head of Oregon Music Co, indicted by county grand jury on charges of passing worthless checks totaling 3300 dollars. The case ties to Gus R. Smith who circulated the checks signed by Eilers. The matter follows an earlier arrest and foreign connections.
Andrew C. Campbell died at Seattle General Hospital after a cerebral hemorrhage while unloading a load on First Avenue. He was injured Monday noon near Municipal Street Railway end and resided at Wood Hotel. Home Undertaking Co. notified.
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