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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1922
Page
4
A group of nuns at Home of the Friendless in Chicago saved the lives of about 200 children under 12 during a attic blaze. While the sister superior calmed the youngsters, sisters armed with axes fought the fire, extinguished flames, and protected children. The blaze caused about 5000 dollars in damage.
A wavering sentiment favors postponing soldier bonus legislation until early summer. The idea began among Western lawmakers, notably Ohio Republicans, with Ohio House members pushing to drop the agitation now and resume around June.
Reverend Sidney Strong will deliver an address Sunday at 3 20 p m in Montelius Hall Third Avenue and University Street on Looking at the World Thru the Eyes of Rockefeller Churchill Henderson Lenin Gandhi and Jesus Public invited.
Mine Mathilde McCormick, 16, granddaughter of John D. Rockefeller, prepares for a May trip to Europe amid reports she will marry Max Oser, a Zurich riding master. Her sister Muriel and father Harold F. McCormick await their New York arrival as Mathilde defies family opposition and presses ahead.
The entire Shipping Board fleet of 1,470 vessels totaling about 10,000,000 tons will be offered for sale. Chairman Powell of the Emergency Fleet Corporation said the ships are valued at about 200 million dollars based on current world tonnage prices. The ships originally cost approximately 3.9 billion dollars.
Los Angeles police search for a taxi driver missing since February who may know the assassin in the William D. Taylor murder case. Bullets matching the Taylor slug are found in his room, and a revolver is missing from Taylor’s bureau. District Attorney Woolwine probes Sands and Peavey links amid a letter promising information for immunity.
Frank Mayo Universal film actor denounces an alleged United Press report claiming he urged Hollywood to “bump up Hollywood.” He says the film colony is clean and never immoral in five years and that he never disparaged actors or the navy.
In Bozeman Montana authorities report two charred skeletons discovered in an ashes filled cabin on the Jane Stiff ranch eight miles north of Boreman. The victims are identified as Jeune Stiff, 23, and Donald Stiff, 18. Investigators pursue causes and next of kin notifications.
Readers submit quirky team names and requests for a one man shay ride while contests and pranks circulate. A Chicago execution story contrasts with a farcical note on a one man car nickname and a profanity penalty.
Mrs Hightower urges a tobacco free start in schools to set a clean example for children. She envisions expanding the rule to all schools as more women’s groups join the effort and prepare for the board meeting Friday.
Directors voted unanimously against parts of a proposal to add military drill to the high school curriculum. Before the vote, a letter from the Chamber of Commerce military affairs committee urged withdrawal of the plan, while Superintendent Frank B. Cooper argued that now is the least fitting time to enthrone military spirit among youth.
Madalynne Obenchain, on trial for the murder of wealthy Kennedy lover John Belton Kennedy, plans to tell the jury about her secret amours to counter negative readings of her letters. Her husband, acting as defense, anticipates the dramatic testimony within a week as the trial resumes.
Associated University Players present Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew in Meany hall. Harold McClinton stars as Petrucio with Doreen Aldwell as Katherine. Leading roles also include Dick Bennett and Grant Merrill. Glenn Hughes directs the production with futuristic color and scenery.
Police searched the lower section of the city Saturday for the owners of a large still seized during the night in a dry squad raid on the Welcome hotel 617% Jacksons. Three hundred gallons of Japanese liquor were found with a moonshine plant described as among the largest ever discovered here. Capt J J Haag said the plant supplied most of the wake sold in downtown soft drink joints.
Mrs. Margaret Sanger, president of the American Birth Control League, failed to obtain a visa for passport travel and was told by Japanese consulate officials after Tokyo cable exchanges that she could not be admitted to Japan even as a traveler.
The conference of American Legion commanders and adjutants from 41 posts in Washington was postponed to March 4 or 11. Piana will be laid at this meeting for inaugurating a state service bureau, followed by a banquet.
Premier Bonomi submitted his resignation and that of his cabinet to King Victor Emmanuel after the chamber defeated the ministry 290 to 107. The government fell for the second time in a month, and an effort to form a coalition is planned.
In Chicago’s bloody 19th ward a new casualty marks the feud’s toll. Tony Pascoallo, political faction organizer, was found near an alley with a cut throat and a heart wound, a razor left nearby. Police pursue leads amid the violence.
Washington February 18. The senate farm bloc sets out to expose a plot against the farmer backed by a 200000 dollar war chest. A subcommittee of the senate agricultural committee heard testimony today on an organization to combat and defeat proposed legislation and to break up the farmers cooperative movement.
Memorial exercises at the statue of George Washington on the university campus will be directed by Professor Edmond Meany. ROTC cadets will render a salute and Wednesday will be a holiday for university students.
New York man Harry F. Fisher arrested for speeding on his wedding day chose two days in jail over a $25 fine when his case was heard later. The incident followed his planned marriage and reflects a court ruling on the offense.
Judge Landis faced criticism for serving as federal judge and MLB commissioner while scandals rocked the game. His $42,500 salary was cut from a possible $50,000, as he resisted resigning amid pressure. His leadership extended to actions against bootlegger influence and a grand jury inquiry. Landis served nearly 17 years, began March 28, 1905, after Chicago law practice and service to Secretary Gresham. He valued family, patriotism, and noted his son Reed’s heroics as an aviator.
J G McClelland a 40 year old logring cook died from a self inflected wound after shooting J Dallas 32 in a rooming house on Friday. Dallas was wounded in the ear back and wrist but survived. Police hold McClelland as investigators examine motive amid a dementia claim. The report also notes the resignation and career of a judge connected to baseball and public life, plus a forthcoming illustrated lecture by Prof Trevor Kincadd at the ionair club.
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