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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1922
Page
2
KB D. Burroughs of Chicago was offered a $15,000 a year position at the port. The Col. denied Burroughs had the job. Burroughs met with local port men to discuss the matter.
The Tax Reduction council declined to endorse any tax reform measures until they are drafted as bills. A resolution withholding all endorsements was adopted at a council meeting held at Mewes' cafeteria on Wednesday.
The United States plans to press France for a clear statement on the concessions it will make to resolve reparations and related issues. Officials expect Paris to respond with a conciliatory stance while maintaining firmness toward Germany.
The Chamber of Commerce chorus presents Chief Seattle's Christmas at the Masonic clubrooms Friday noon for members and families. Alfred Lundin portrays Chief Seattle and BE. H. Hatch plays Santa Claus as gifts illustrating yearly chamber achievements are exchanged.
The preliminary valuation hearing on the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph rate dispute with Spokane Tacoma and Seattle ends as state officials await the next rate hearing and valuation review. Kennedy says the testimony on valuation at Olympia this week was not fully verifiable. Russell adds he believes the start was good and they will win in the end. The state board continues to consider evidence from the phone company and city representatives.
Orders from the Ninth corps area US Army announce regular troops to serve next summer with National Guard reserve and citizens training camps. Fourth Infantry units and one 11th Cavalry troop head to Camp Lewis July 1 to September 15, while National Guard encampments run July to 22. ROTC camp runs June 16 to August 15 and a citizens training camp from July 26 to August 14.
The 78 employees of Ernst Hardware and about 200 including wives and children attended a Christmas party in Douglas hall. Hosts F A Ernst and H H Bogue greeted guests while Ernst played Santa Claus and Mrs Ernst read as Mrs Santa. An orchestra from guests provided music and dancing followed gifts for all attendees.
Santa will arrive Saturday night at the Alki community hall aboard a ship laden with presents for local children and poorer families. Christmas carols mark the event with a violin solo by Deva Parrott and dances by Mrs. W. G. Martin's class, plus a playlet by Allene Masden and Dorothea Corey. Gifts come from the Alki Improvement Club and the Boy Scouts.
Samuel M. Felton, president of the Chicago Great Western, blames government control of railroads for global transportation facility shortages. In a communication to BK. FE. Harold of Seattle, Felton says government limits prevent net returns to roads, starving capital for new locomotives. He argues farmers and shippers need more transportation, not lower railway rates.
London dispatch reports Turkey expects the United States to sign a private treaty with Angora on freedom of the straits. Ambassador Child will push arrangements with the Kemalists and already discussed rights of American ships in war and peace through the Dardanelles and Bosphorus.
A liver cornet found on the street near 11th Ave and Priest is believed lost by a sick man trying to sell it for hospital care. The finder asks the owner to call East 1773 to reclaim the instrument.
Paterson New Jersey December 21. Doctor Edward Morgan plans to graft a pig's eye into the head of a Paterson boy hoping to restore sight. The piece notes young oysters live 48 hours as moving creatures before settling into life.
Seattle readies Yuletide events as Beattie Community Service stages pantomimes of Christ’s life at the county city building Saturday night. High school carolers tour the city while visitors from the Shuting Society and Wheelchair-bound guests attend the theater. Messiah portions and old carols are sung, with transportation provided for shut ins and a 15 foot tree at the Oregon Washington depot to welcome travelers.
Eight railroad workers were found guilty of conspiracy to interfere with interstate commerce in Angeles. They face up to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine. The case stems from a tie up of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line last August that stranded more than 1,000 passengers.
An overheated stove blamed for a blaze that destroyed the home of Harry Scott Lome at 28th Ave and Pilgrim outside the city Wednesday afternoon. Chemicals used on the blaze due to lack of water.
The Christmas service at All Saints Episcopal will be led by Rev Cannon Howard Milton on Sunday December 24 at 11 o'clock. St Luke's Renton will hold midnight Christmas services on Sunday.
Floya Stanley Fundenbeck charged with narcotics sales June 1 appeared with others before Federal Judge Cushman for jury trial. Tom Pap pas former King County deputy sheriff C Ferguson and Thompson charged with liquor sales June 13 before Judge Ne terer. President Harding set White House handshake records by greeting 1450 attendees at a recent reception.
Letter from P Donnelley recounts a Pacific voyage from the Philippines to San Francisco in which a storm drove the liner onto a rock and split the ship. Passengers clung to the rock as waves and wind raged until rescue before the rock submerged.
The Star announces a prize essay contest on My Most Exciting Night with top awards of 36, 20, and 10 dollars for essays not exceeding 200 words. Entries must be sent to the Exciting Night Editor at The Star single sided, with the best six published in 1917.
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