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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1922

Page

12

Prosecutors Back Antinarcotic Law Fight in State

The State Prosecuting Attorneys association urged rapid action on anti narcotic legislation. They prefer a new bill aligned with the Beeler measure, though not insisting on it, and tasked L L Thompson and Chester Batchelor to secure Gov Hart's stance for a draft law. The meeting, at Howard Hanson’s office, included J B Hall Patchee Sydney Livesey A E Graham and Warren J Gilbert.

State Prosecuting Attorneys’ Association Louis F. Hart King County Euch Thompson Hart Bewler Howard A. Hanson Hanson Thompson Batchelor J. B. Hall Attor Patchee Sydney Livesey Yakima A. E. Graham Grays Harbor Warren J. Gilbert Skagit

Turkiye Oil Belt and Lausanne Talks Spark Historic Dispute

The article outlines a long historical struggle over Mosul and surrounding oil rich lands now debated at Lausanne. It notes Kurdish allegiance, British occupation after 1918, and claims over oil fields including Gayra near Mosul. It contrasts Turkish sovereignty with British concessions and Turkish Petroleum Company assertions, amid wartime interruptions and unresolved negotiations.

Celle Sargon Babylon Asserta Persia Alexander the Great Haroun- Al-Rashid England Mesopotamia Mosul Feisal Irak Mowal

Examiners Recommend Walter H. Harvey Disbarment

The state board of law examiners in Olympia recommends permanent disbarment of Walter H. Harvey, a Tacoma and Seattle attorney, after finding three of four charges of fraudulent and unprofessional conduct sustained. The case goes to the supreme court, with Harvey allowed 30 days to file exceptions.

Tacoma Walter H. Harvey Seattle Supreme Court State Board of Law Examiners Olympia Harvey Howard M. Findley Dix H. Rowland Thomas H. Grady

Moorehouse Parish Feud Draws National Notice Amid Killings

In Mer Rouge Louisiana two men Watt Daniels and Thomas Richards were slain in a feud between reformers and lawless elements tied to former mayor B M McKoin now jailed in Baltimore. Federal and state agents allege the violence grew from McKoin’s rise and ensuing lawlessness. Klan members and reformers clashed with 53 filicities noted as officers struggled to control the violence.

Mer Rouge Dee Moorehouse Parish Watt Daniela Thomas Richards B. M. McKoin Baltimore MocKoin Daniels Richards

Doctor McKoin Denied Bail in Mer Rouge Murder Case

In Baltimore on December 28 1930 release on bail was denied for Dr B M McKoin former mayor of Mer Rouge Louisiana. He and others were held after a habeas corpus hearing to allow extradition paperwork to be sent to Louisiana authorities regarding involvement in a mob killing in Mer Rouge last August.

Baltimore B. M. McKoin Mer Rouge John M. Parker Louisiana Gorter Bond Stein Robert H. Carman Hugh H. Young McKein Parker Robert F. Leach

Wolf Pack Kills Three Near Ignace

Reports from Fort Williams say a man hunting wolf pack terrorized trappers and Indian guides 70 miles north of Ignace. One veteran white hunter and two Indian guides were killed since Christmas day after being out maneuvered by the pack’s leader.

Fort Williams Ont Ignace White Hunt Aman

Pastor Hawkins Attacks Politicians in City Speech

Dr. Hawkins condemned local leaders as corrupt as he urged police and city action for a cleaner city. He painted politicians as leeches draining lifeblood for personal gain and leveled sharp criticism at Mayor Brown during his address.

Hawkins

Drunken man wounds cop during arrest at Firetave and Main

Police arrest Joe Hanley after he allegedly stabbed Detective Mark Hubbard in a struggle Wednesday night. Hubbard failed to notice the wound until subdued the prisoner. Hubbard received medical care for a non serious stab wound. Hanley, 5, was treated for facial bumps and a discolored eye before jail.

Firetave Main St Mark Hubbard Hubbard Joe Hanley Hanley

Fellowship Folks Service Sunday Talk at 1923 First Ave

Dr Robert Whitaker will speak on International Sunday Fore cast to Fellowship Folks at 1923 First Ave Sunday at 3 p m. The group will hold its monthly social dinner Saturday at Bartmall s restaurant with W D Lane as chairman and discussion on What of 1923. Public invited.

International Robert Whitaker First Ave Bartmall's W. D. Lane

Father of Dead Man Sought Here in Camden Case

Mayor Brown sought help locating Paul Denslow Carpenter's father who is believed in Seattle after Carpenter died in Camden New Jersey. The destitute family asked Mayor Brown for the father's address and for him to contact Mrs Walters Camden at 611 Chestnut Ave. Also noted the King County Holiness association holds an all day meeting at Madison Street Methodist Church Tuesday January 2 starting 10 am.

Brown Star Thursday Paul Denslow Carpenter Camden N. J Carpenter Mayor Brown Seattle Walters Chestnut At King County Holiness Association Madison St. Methodist Church

Wilson Birthday Spotlight Shifts to 1924 Ambitions

On his 66th birthday Woodrow Wilson shows improved health and rising influence within the Democratic Party. He writes letters on public questions, remains active in discourse, and is viewed as shaping the party’s 1924 strategy. Clemenceau recalls their Paris meeting noting Wilson’s vitality and belief in his 14 points.

Hie Wilson Democratic Party Georges Clemenceau Paris Clemenceau

Vancouver Street Car and Train Collision Kills Two

A Vancouver street car and a Great Northern train collided at Venables Street in Vancouver. Two men died and a woman is dying, with 12 others hospitalized. Police found whisky bottles near the wreck as witnesses describe a fight at the front of the car before it moved.

Vancouver B. C Great Northern Venables St R. J. F. Duthie 20Th Ave. N Beattie Alexander MacDonald John Standon

Bible Study Schedule at McDermott Building

Bible studies on the life of Christ are held Tuesdays at 7 45 p m and Sundays at 6 p m in room 216 McDermott building Street services occur at the corner of Third and Pike Sundays at 7 p m Rev William F Clark to read

Christ McDermott Third and Pike Wm. F. Clark

Bandit Nabbed At GOPs Home In Broad Roundup

Police rounded up ten robbery and burglary suspects in a late night raid and early Thursday arrest spree. One burglar was nabbed inside Lieut Haag’s home. others included youths in a stolen car and a man found under a bed. Police recovered a stolen license and cash, while other suspects faced charges ranging from pistol possession to theft. A related probe linked Karl Larkin to check fraud tied to Admiral Oriental line bogus checks.

J. Swanson J. A. Collier Lieut. Haag John McKay McKay G. K. Mitchell Allen Place Olaf Bru Sixth Ave Jack Sigmund J. C. Bridges University Et Bridges RK. L. Warren Denny Way Bru Sacramento Cal Karl Larkin Northwest California Larkin Admiral Oriental Steamship Line Seattle Admiral Line Oakland K. Libelian San Francisco

ASK INSURANCE FOR INDUSTRY

The annual convention of the American Association of Labor Legislation opened in Chicago with calls for unemployment insurance legislation and measures to stabilize production. Wealey C. Mitchell urged market finding in downturns, Ming Mary Anderson pressed relief for women workers, and aging pension laws were proposed. Henry R. Seager spoke on federal action to prevent strikes.

Chicago American Association of Labor Wealey C. Mitchell National Bureau of Economic Research New York Ming Mary Anderson Woman's Bureau Department of Labor Henry R. Seager

The Commodore Poster Bed for Frederick & Nelson Patrons

The Commodore Bed is built for Frederick and Nelson's patrons by a top maker. It uses select cabinet woods with a soft rubbed finish and is offered in Full or Twin size at the featured price.

Frederick & Nelson

Small Boys Winter Hats Clearance Offer

Juvenile hats for fall and winter including velvet, velour, leather and chinchilla styles. Tam, roll-brim, turn down and Russian shapes in stock. Sizes shown reduced to $1.25, $1.65, $2.25 and $2.90.

Uvenile

Overcoats Offered in Belts for Boys to 17

A hosiery and clothing notice advertises belted boys overcoats in sizes up to 17 years with red sale prices of 5.95 8.95 11.45 14.85 and 17.85, listed on the third floor.

Imported Overcoats Sale at Young Men's Shop

In a clearance note from Young Men's, imported overcoats are discounted with remaining stock priced at $59.75 for one size, $39.75 for a single coat, and several coats marked down further as sale quantities dwindle. Priority given to high value items.

Bomb damages car in Capitol Hill area during Labor dispute

Explosion demolishes the Danz theater car outside the Dana and Colonial theater block at 962 22nd Ave N. No injuries. fragments strewn across the street. Police pursue clues as union disputes over staffing and defense fund assessments surface.

Musicians’ Union W. B. Severyns Charles Tennant Dana Hore 22Nd Ave. N Colonial Theater Short Labor Federation Muscians Dang

Six Trainmen Hurt In Wreck Near Quincy Junction

Six men, two seriously, were injured in a head on crash between two Western Pacific freight trains one half mile west of Quincy Junction in Calf today. They were brought to a hospital. cause cited as train No. 61 not awaiting the extra westbound freight.

Quincy Cal Western Pacific Quincy Junction

Bremerton Vets Elect Officers for Coming Year

Bremerton chapter No 6 Disabled American Veterans elected Walter H Wood as commander C P Wick senior vice commander Henry Lecair Junior vice commander Lloyd Wiley chaplain J B Serry adjutant Theodore Lindell treasurer John Lundegard sergeant at arms John McDonald Fred Fein trustees The group endorsed the adjusted compensation bill with a sales tax rider Plans for a New Year frolic December 30 at the Masonic Temple were announced with the Bremerton chapter D A V W W American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars involved.

Bremerton Walter H. Wood C. P. Wick Henry Lecair Lloyd Wiley J. B. Serry Theodore Lindell John Lundegard John McDonald Fred Fein Masonic Temple American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars

Fine Sailor fined for liquor possession aboard ship

Oscar Moore, 25, pantry room employee on a Pacific Steamship Co. boat, pleaded guilty to liquor possession in federal court before Judge Jeremiah Neterer. He was fined 250 dollars after being arrested a month earlier for carrying whiskey off the boat. London report notes Scotland Yard shake up due to unsolved crimes.

Oscar Moore Pacific Bteamship Co Jeremiah Neterer Moore

Death in Paris Investigated After Miss Shannesaey Found

Paris police probe ongoing into the death of Miss Rose Shannesaey of Minneapolis. Initial verdict ruled death by own action in a bachelor’s apartment, but Davia Crotty, her uncle, requests a broader inquiry.

Paris Rose Shannesaey Minneapolis Minn Davia Crotty

End of Season Clearance on Women Suits Coats and Dresses

An opportunity to effect substantial economies in this season end clearance featuring Women's and Misses' suits coats and dresses for street business and dress wear all from regular stocks regrouped for this event under sharply reduced prices.

Borah Pushes for Conference on European Relief and Debts

Senator Borah urges a proposed conference to study European rehabilitation while President Harding resists, arguing the executive must know if other nations welcome the move. He attacks wartime funding terms and notes American troops remain on the Rhine amid debates over Versailles and withdrawal. Lodge defends negotiations and warns of potential new European conflict if conditions persist.

Senator Lodge Senate Lodge Borah Harding American Debt Commission America Idaho United States Rhine France Secretary of State Europe Germany Reed

National scramble for oil contracts in Mexico ends in foreign control

In Mexico City leading European and American financiers secured a major petroleum contract. Col. J In O Connor of American Foreign Oil announced the agreement granting a foreign company exclusive rights to bore and operate all zones along rivers, with the Mexican government to receive 40 percent and no duties to be assessed against the company.

Mexico City Col. J O'Connor Big Pany

Chinese Taken on Narcotic Charge

Dong and Mah, Chu charged with possession of narcotics, posted $1,500 bail each in a United States marshal's office Tuesday afternoon and were briefly released. They were the ninth and tenth persons to be served with warrants following an oral grand jury secret indictment. Three more warrants remain unserved.

Mar Dong Lee Mah Chu United States Mah

Bootlegger Slain in Palermo After Arriving from New York

Italian authorities report Barcell, famed bootlegger who built a fortune in the United States, was shot three days after arriving in Palermo from New York. The incident occurred amid ongoing criminal underworld tensions as investigations begin.

Palermo Italy Barcell United States New York

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Gov. Hart Turkey Disbar Wolf Pack Woodrow Wilson Harry Hunt Washington Bandit Gop Claude Glenn Hallard PF. W. Spler O. N. Young John Douglas J. Hanley Grand Central Hotel Occidental Ave James O'Brien Thomas Luona H. Weethalls J. Fortson Insurance Fifth Avenue Pine Street Sixth Avenue Commodore London Scotland Yard Ohio Frederick G. Neumeted
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