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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1922
Page
10
Police search for Edward Clegg after he allegedly shot and killed his wife, wounded their infant son, and killed the uncle during a dispute said to trace back to Toronto. Clegg fled with the boy and was last heard from in Seattle as authorities urge vigilance.
Advertisements tout Diamond Dyes promising guaranteed home dyeing success for wool silk linen cotton and mixed fabrics. Directions included to dye dresses waists coats sweaters drapery and hangings without streaking spotting fading or running.
Washington reports the naval treaty fixes a 10 year holiday plus a set tonnage scale for the United States Britain Japan France and Italy. It details scrapping plans for dozens of ships and caps carrier tonnage and battleship sizes while allowing limited replacements and reserve rules through 1936.
Leaders from Britain, the United States, China, and Japan hailed the Shantung settlement as a major achievement. Arthur Balfour and Charles Hughes praised the collaborative effort that preserved the American plan and restored China to a respected position with renewed rights.
The Everett case features testimony that Mrs. Wilkes showed bruising on arms and neck after the shooting. Danielson's wounds are described as instant death, contradicting the defense theory that he could have run. Testimony notes Mrs. Wilkes knew Treva would receive education and the rest of the estate. Treva Wilkes wept as intimate matters were discussed. the judge signals potential acquittal. Nearby, J A Thumberg is found dead on a Dubuque farm as birds gather at the doorway.
John L. Lewis, head of the United Mine Workers, proposed a united front with railroad unions to resist wage cuts and agitation. He urged a meeting of leaders from 14 major railroad unions to discuss pooling interests before the March 31 contract deadline, warning of possible widespread production disruption.
Gov Hart's tax investigation committee favors retaining the poll tax in a partial tally with nine members present. A full committee session will revisit the issue, and Prof F. Latz of Oberlin College may be invited to help devise revenue plans for taxing real estate. Members present split on the issue with four in favor, one opposed, and others undecided or absent.
Former railroad director general William G. McAdoo told the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee that federal control lifted the railroads in better condition than at seizure. He attacked current executives for wartime mismanagement and cited letters threatening removals to force performance. He said seizure was needed to avert a menace to national safety and the Allied cause.
Prices on the Dodge Bros. cars take effect today in New York with the touring at 880 dollars, sedan at 1440 dollars, a 345 dollar drop, coupe down 305 dollars, and roadster reduced 85 dollars.
The treaty extends over 15 years with automatic renewal and suspended obligations during wartime upon notice. It preserves fortifications and capital ships for the U S Great Britain and Japan, bans submarines against merchant shipping, and disfavors poison gas. China resolutions call for abolishing foreign offices and troop presence, while open door pledges and railway unification are endorsed. Hughes argues the plan advances peace efforts as France defends its naval stance.
France addressed the American nation through M. Sarraut at Continental Hall in Washington urging belief that France did not block the naval treaty. He cited negotiations over 10 capital ships totaling 350000 tons and France’s refusal to limit submarines, a point that influenced the treaty’s scope.
A burial service was conducted at a railroad camp 386 miles inland with music and a sermon from a phonograph. Ellis Donley requested the W. J. Bryan Prince of Peace record and sacred songs, and the camp complied.
Tobert C. Saunders longtime United States district attorney for the district from 1917 to 1921 died Tuesday at his brother's home in St Louis at age 67. He resigned last November and moved to St Louis to practice law. He is survived by a widow and eight children. Funeral arrangements were not yet announced.
William Miller of Dallas testified before the Senate committee investigating the Watson charges, saying he witnessed the incident in Infarville where two white American soldiers shot two aged French women and were then killed by an angry mob of U S officers and privates.
Arthur J. Free, a West Virginia Negro lawyer, was named recorder of deeds for the District of Columbia on the recommendation of Senator Elkins. The announcement followed a White House conference with President Harding, Elkins, Representative Goodykoontz, and Free.
Joseph Bakodich 24 a Seattle wood worker living at 4001 16th Ave W was found dead in his room early Wednesday with death attributed to influenza per the coroner. He was unmarried with no relatives in the city. He had been ill and delirious Tuesday night after being put to bed.
The University extension offers a money and banking class for the term. The session will meet in the 1044 assembly room, Henry building, on Friday at 6 p.m.
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