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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1922
Page
7
John W. Worthington is under warrant in Omaha for connection with the March Union Pacific railroad heist. He is charged that he devised and disposed of certain loot items as part of the $40,000 robbery.
Paris reports actress Sarah Bernhardt is stricken with illness and restless at night. Her condition was said not to be improving with official messages indicating she is worse than yesterday. A secretary to the actress conveyed the update to the United Press.
In San Francisco authorities seized liquor valued at 100000 as four hours of dry enforcement unfolded. Federal agents entered the city and drivers protested searches while officers, including Parente and Captain Wright, enforced the act. In Michigan, a University of Michigan player died after a fracture and internal injuries in an accident.
York dispatch says Abraham Becker, a chauffeur, was found guilty of first degree murder for killing his wife and burying her in a lime pit. The trial featured testimony alleging motive related to another woman named Anna Elias as the affair was explored during the proceedings.
Dec 23 report states Ford plans a new manufacturing and assembly plant near Detroit, expected to employ about 16,000 workers and cost around 6 million dollars, with potential tie to the famous Detroit works.
A fragment discusses policy references to a reservation and federal funding. It mentions Japanese, legionaires, white settlers, and a plea driven by religious zeal. The speaker claims broad support from red-blooded Americans and notes a sum near 14000 dollars as part of the context.
The article reports an anticipated constitutional amendment proposed by Senator Jones and Colvin to grant citizenship to all children born in the U S, regardless of parentage, targeting Japanese immigrants. Local anti Japanese figures support the move, arguing current barriers leave them powerless against “the yellow peril.”
In St Louis Missouri a robbery occurred at the Stix and Puller Drygoods Co. where five bandits netted 980 dollars from two employees. Details remain sparse but the incident is being investigated by local authorities.
George A. MacDonagh reports on fresh insurgent violence in Dublin and Cork as Free State forces tighten rail security. Rebels threaten a Christmas offensive while authorities consider amnesty for imprisoned leaders. Cardinal Logue protests curfew, risking Christmas Mass.
Hooded agents fatally hurt victims and attempted to conceal bodies by setting hazardous material off. Troops guard Lake Cooper and surround Lake La Fourche as authorities drag the water. One attacker dropped a bunch of keys, triggering an immediate search for their owner. The confrontation references ongoing warfare.
In London on December 23 the Daily News reported a new English secret society named the Order of Crusaders. Modeled after the Ku Klux Klan and Fascisti, it began two years ago with a recent recruiting surge. Robed in crimson with a large cross, leaders declined to reveal full ties to other groups, citing committee consultation.
Work began Friday on a six plane army navy hangar at Sand Point field under county engineer Thomas Beeman. The county signed and turned the grounds over to Bremerton navy officers last week. Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt signed the lease in Seattle Saturday per Commissioner Thomas Dobson.
The weather bureau said hope for a white Christmas is fading. Local snows are probable in the lake region and parts of the North Atlantic states, but east of the Mississippi the territory will be snowless Monday unless an unexpected change occurs. Snow flurries were forecast for tonight and Sunday in parts of New York, Pennsylvania and New England.
Denver police report from Santa Fe indicates six men are being held as suspects in the Denver mint robbery. The car they drove was riddled with bullets. Crawford Hill, 67, former United States senator from Colorado and Denver society leader, dies in Denver.
More than 20 000 people are expected at 7 15 p m in the park to sing and watch a pantomime of the Annunciation Shepherds Nativity. Sunday brings church services and citywide observances as stores boast Santa Claus with his own white beard and hair. Candles in windows are urged to guide the Christ child home.
Hundreds of shut-ins will be serenely carried to the Cosmopolitan Players’ theater at Third Ave and Madison St for Seattle singers and artists annual performance. Mayor Brown opens with welcome. a juvenile one-act Christmas playlet follows. Lotus quartet and Wayfarer chorus perform. West Seattle high school glee clubs conclude with 200 singers.
The Crescent Manufacturing Co held a luncheon for 156 employees followed by Christmas gifts turkeys and a surprise group life policy announcement. A minstrel show by employee talents under R M Nicholson marked a farewell before the plant moves to a new building in the new year with performances by Harry Hughes H C Thompson I R A Curry and others.
Portland dispatch reports district attorney planned to charge Captain Cash Well with first degree murder after Mrs Helen Leary allege d he lured a 16 year old girl to his Ross Island boat house where she died. She says the elder Weir and his son buried the body in the river weighted with stones while police traced several missing girls matching the description.
The passage provides a roster of individuals including Tom Summertil Dale Marbie Clara Erickson Steve Abramboff Mins McQuarrie Mrs Harrie D Peoples C D Cathers J H Stanton and RK Pretiow for the upcoming council slate, indicating participation in the civic roll.
Seattle public officials plan quiet Christmas at home or with family as a tradition, with Mayor Brown and Prosecutor Douglas among those choosing home time. Judges, council members, and city officials likewise favor time with relatives or close friends, brief reports show.
A woman and nine men finished a 46,000 mile motorboat circumnavigation visiting isolated communities. The voyage, begun from New York and Miami in August 1921, faced immense hardships including seasickness, scarce fresh water, and pests. The crew endured cannibal encounters in Tahiti and sheltered aboard until fuel and supplies were secured.
Final arrangements are completed for a dinner and entertainment by the Boys' Athletic club in the L. C. Smith Building restaurant at 6 39 PM on December 26 for deserving boys and old folks. Hans Evers directs with support from Miss H M Gleason and Miss Ruby M Belknap, with Mayor Edwin J. Brown and W M Short among city notables helping. The Garfield high school boys band will perform. Besides dinner, guests receive candy nuts and et cetera. About 150 guests expected.
Christmas stories will be told at the Cornish school for 72 children on Christmas morning. A Christmas tree celebration will be held at 11 o'clock.
Denver reports 111 deaths from smallpox since November first as the outbreak wanes with only a few cases in the past week. Earlier days saw four to five fatalities daily according to the vital statistics bureau.
A whale can reach speeds of 12 miles per hour in the water, using strong tail movements to propel itself and maintain momentum while foraging or migrating through ocean currents.
Third Party supporters warn that a familiar group aims to seize state legislative power and bend laws to aid private interests. They condemn poll tax repeal and past laws benefiting monopolies, urging organized action, a concise program, and essential laws to curb special privilege and return control to the people.
To touch apples during cooking avoid steel utensils as they impart a sharp acrid taste. Use a silver knife or a wooden fork or spoon to preserve the fruit’s flavor.
Washington reports that Aunt Alice Robertson the sole woman in Congress may return to Oklahoma to head the Five Civilized Tribes as superintendent. The $6000 yearly post could be filled by Robertson with Victor Locke moving to army duties. The tribes include Creeks Choctaws Chickasaws Cherokees and Seminoles centered in Muskogee.
A drowned man, W. H. Crawford, 56, was found on a beach near the railroad trestle by Pier 14 after a search for driftwood. H. Patterson reports the body. Crawford recently registered at the Northern hotel as a Canadian. Police and Deputy Coroner H. B. Kennedy note heavy drinking and unclear cause of death. the body is held at the morgue.
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