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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1922
Page
1
A fragment from a Seattle era column mixes holiday humor with civic jibes and reader quips. It mentions exchanges at a department store, New Year resolutions, a public notice tone, and a joke about a West Virginia man riding a streetcar, all in a casual, humorous newsroom style.
Bolton December 26 Dr L Vernon Briggs criminologist proposes treating crime like disease urging abolition of capital punishment and reform. He heads the Massachusetts Society for Mental Hygiene and is a member of the American Institute of Criminial Law and Criminology. He argues for systemic measures to reduce murder and crime nationwide.
Berry Whetstone, a farmer, testified that he was compelled to serve as water bearer for a hooded group that murdered Watt Daniels and Thomas Richards last August in Lake La Fourche area. T. F. Burnett, jailed in Bastrop, seeks an alibi defense as witnesses describe the mob and the murders.
In Mer Rouge Louisiana former mayor Dr. B McKoin was sought for testimony on terrorists who forced his departure and preceded killings of Watt Daniels and Thomas Richards. Their bodies were found in Lake La Fourche after a hooded mob attacked last August. Open hearings planned by January 6 with additional arrests expected.
Paris reports Sarah Bernhardt, long critically ill, has greatly improved and risen from bed today. The famed actress drew hundreds of friends and notable figures from politics society and theater to her home after earlier reports she was dying were corrected by her recovery.
Newark dispatch reports that last year murders in America's 28 largest cities rose to more than three times the level of twenty years ago with a rate of 93 per 100 000, the highest on record. Memphis leads with a 66.4 rate, Dr. Frederick L. Hoffman of Prudential Life Insurance Co notes widespread increases.
The speaker argues for life imprisonment for criminals and studies of cases. He proposes "habit clinics" like Boston's seven month old program led by Dr. Thoman to prevent crime by addressing root causes. He compares crime prevention to fighting epidemics by studying the disease and its sources rather than punishing the afflicted.
Flood dangers in Western Washington eased by Tuesday as Skagit at Mount Vernon fell from Sunday highs. Snohomish and Stillaguamish rivers peaked Sunday night prompting cattle and belongings to be moved to high ground, but only momentary alarm. White River valley and Kelso areas had high waters for the season yet receding, with the west road near Kent gradually drying and becoming passable according to county engineers.
Rev Chauncery Hawkins will appear before the Republican club Thursday to answer charges raised by Mayor Brown. Brown called Hawkins a dead letter and an annoying detail of the day’s work as he prepared for grand jury questioning over alleged vice in Seattle. Hawkins said he will help clean up the town with the club’s support.
Free Qurial services for the three victims of Piamil Neurtter, 40, who shot and killed them Christmas morning in their West Seattle home were being arranged through Booth Undertaking Co. The Butter worth establishment offered free funeral services for the murdered children. Cremation likely Thursday. Police details outline motive questions.
Bank officials from Seattle National faced grand jury questions in a civil dispute with Frank Waterhouse over collateral valued at 30 000 tied to an 18 500 loan due in August 1921. Waterhouse alleged forged checks on principal and interest and failure to return collateral, seeking grand larceny charges.
Alta Estes Munger, national organizer for the National Woman's party, argues for alimony for men, saying it should apply only when the petitioner is physically disabled. She notes self supporting women and the need to recompense years spent in marriage, while acknowledging some men prefer jail to alimony. Eugene A. Johnson, Ludlow Street Jail Alimony club warden, cites cases of women resisting alimony and respects their stance.
In Athens on Christmas Day Admiral Goudas and General Stratigas were sentenced to life imprisonment in a formal degradation ceremony. Reports from the capital say a counter revolution brews as revolutionaries now in power prepare to depart.
Seattle signs infielder William Merakie a top Quake City prospect amid negotiations with Philadelphia clubs. Jim Boldt notes the deal after a long distance call from Manager Wolverton as teams discuss Merakie’s services.
The United States, holder of the world’s largest gold hoard, may begin exporting gold in large quantities. The topic dominated today’s cabinet meeting alongside foreign trade and the new tariff law.
Four hundred unemployed men received meal tickets at the Millionair club 98 Main St after a chicken dinner on Monday. A musical program led by J F Andrews followed by a Christmas message from Rev Ambrose Bailey pastor of the first Baptist church completed the event.
In Queenstown Ireland three vessels are thought to have sunk in severe Atlantic storms. The Celtic and Carmania limped in with smashed decks and lifeboats reporting 20 year record gales. The New Columbia’s captain said distress signals came from three ships before the storm peaked and radio contact was lost.
Rescue efforts continue after the tug Cornell carrying eight crewmen departed Cleveland for Buffalo and is believed to have foundered in Lake Erie. A fleet of tugs and an airplane participate in the search today.
A man, with two accomplices including his brother, admitted holding up the Bank of Hulbert in Tahlequah county Oklahoma on January 20 1922 and escaping with 2800 dollars. He surrendered at a police station in Richmond California declaring the crime haunted him and he wished to pay the penalty.
John F. Dore filed affidavits in federal court charging Ben Williams bailiff with tampering with Nellie Hartford’s jury. Jurors claim discussions with Williams influenced verdict. affidavits detail alleged meetings and a compromised verdict. Judge Neterer delayed action until January 8 for counter affidavits.
Police investigate a bizarre murder on a park bench in Chicago as Joseph O Day was found with a severed throat while hundreds passed nearby. He was seen talking to an unidentified stranger before the killer vanished during a traffic lull, with relatives unable to determine a motive.
Sinn Fein clubs in Dublin pass a resolution urging convocation of a national Sinn Fein congress to arrange peace with the Free State. The statement was issued on December 26 in Dublin.
A blaze at the Lillan apartments in Portland caused $40,000 in damage due to defective wiring. No injuries reported though several residents escaped narrowly as the building burned and ledgers spilled into the street.
In Galesburg Illinois Dee bert Peterson fired at his father wounding him then killed himself as he failed to heed the son's cease making illicit liquor. Elder Peterson had installed a stir to make Christmas liquor prompting protests from his son.
A man identified as A. Mikelson of the Elements was stabbed in the chest during a Christmas dinner at a Columbia cafe. He said he argued with a man known as Wobbly John who attacked him, stabbed twice, but recovered with slight cuts and was taken to the city hospital.
Police probe Bergdoll escape rumor after Puss n Boots cafe sighting. Owner L H Hamilton identified a man resembling the draft evader with two companions entering the restaurant and departing after paying for drinks.
The county grand jury nears completion with Tuesday’s session to finalize the report for Superior Judge A Griffiths. Foreman Ullberg says a few more witnesses may be summoned, but the investigations will require many more days.
Patrolman B. W. Morris remained in unchanged condition Tuesday at Providence hospital after being shot Sunday by his brother J. A. Collier. He is expected to recover.
In Trinidad Colorado a Christmas shootout left three men dead. William Jamison was shot after a quarrel with August Malezia at the roadhouse. Demetrio Aragon was killed by Martinez following a dispute and Martinez’s wife was jailed.
Justice Taft shows continued recovery from a high operation and may leave the hospital next week as doctors report progress.
Thieves stole gems valued at 20000 dollars from Henry Schaaf piano dealer after chloroforming family members. Also reported, in San Joaquin California on December 25 an auto accident on the levee road killed Bule Dent and John Macsenti.
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