17 Feb 1922
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1922
Page
1
Slogans listed as judges include Swalwell from Seattle Burnett from Tacoma Hindley from Spokane. This indicates a regional appointment across major cities with diverse backgrounds.
Judge Dalton criticized officers Bowen Boltin and Stetson for possible misconduct but said no action had been taken. Prohibition Director Roy C. Lyle confirmed Stetson remains on duty as federal handling differs. Northwest Products slogan contest judges named with 6000 entries. cash prizes offered and entries invited through The Seattle Star.
An eclectic mix of humor and social blurbs appears in a Sunday newspaper page. The clippings reference foreign designs on currency, streetcar sales to the Chinese government, a reward for a bundle thief, real estate talk by Dr. M. A. Matthews, and light column pieces including Life's Little Dramas and a flu joke.
Create a practical shopping list drawn from today’s Star ads. Include food, clothing, footwear, and children’s apparel with prices showing substantial savings. Compile items you would buy tomorrow, reflecting advertised deals and regional stores.
The Star quotes Dr. Ameen Fareed on jealousy fueling crime, noting its growth in America and its role in the Taylor murder mystery. He explains jealousy as a possessive, secretive force affecting mind and body and suggests psychoanalytic methods to mitigate its effects.
District Attorney Woolwine says no advances in the Taylor murder case and police admit the situation looks bleak. Mack Sennett leaves for New York after issuing a public statement distancing himself from the crime and praising Taylor as an educated, cultured man.
Five thousand U S troops along the border were put on alert as rebel activity in northern Mexico raised fears of attack on Juarez. Generals Mendes and Howse prepared garrisons and tightened lines to curb arms smuggling and plots on U S soil while Esteban Cantu and Villa figures drew attention to the rebellion.
Chicago February 17 Harvey W Church awaiting a March 8 insanity hearing saw his hanging postponed. He has refused food for a month growing weak with fever and unconsciousness. Jail physician Dr Francis McNamara says Church may die before the scheduled date while guards report fear and fatigue as factors in his condition.
In New York on February 17 two bandits attacked Pacific bank messengers beneath the Queensboro Bridge and escaped with more than $5000 in valuables. The heist occurred in daylight, drawing quick police attention and ongoing investigations.
Dr. C H Wang former chief justice of China and head of delegates to the arms conference arrives in Seattle with a 26 member party. He expresses desire for private talks over public speeches and comments on the outcome of the arms conference while planning a future trip to Shanghai and Beijing.
Chehalis prosecutor Herman Allen said authorities are tracing the strychnine to find who put poison in Epsom salts. The death of five Rhodes children linked to medicine given by their mother last Saturday prompted a UW chemist analysis and a narrowing hunt for those responsible. Stomach contents analysis is underway, with other packages from the same seller showing no poison trace.
San Diego reports indicate several United States Marines and a score of Nicaraguans were killed in heavy fighting in Nicaragua. The most serious clash occurred late last month as Nicaraguan authorities acted to curb further trouble.
A rumor in New York and Chicago said Mathilda McCormick, 17, daughter of Harold I. McCormick and Edith Rockefeller McCormick, would wed Max Oser, a 48 year old Swiss riding master. Harold and Muriel McCormick avoided comment as Mathilda traveled between homes and sought parental consent amid her parents' recent divorce.
Mrs. McCormick declines comment as travel details emerge about the McCormick family. Miss Mathilda rests at the Gold Coast palace while a conference with relatives is planned and an official statement is anticipated, per close friends.
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