20 Feb 1922
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1922
Page
1
An editorial lauds Seattle physicians planning a $2,000,000 office building to end perceived landlord overcharges. It argues lower taxes and costs justify cooperative construction and ownership, warning rents should fall and landlords must cut prices or risk more groups forming self owned spaces.
The column riffs on local figures and quirky topics from Seattle society. Judge Landis may pivot to vaudeville while dog catcher talk toys with civic duties. The Puget Mill Co plans city land for a Madison Park golf course amid playful political jests and dating notes.
Tokyo authorities report the arrest of a young Japanese man for the January 30 assassination attempt on Prince Tokugawa Leegato, a key figure in Japan’s delegation to Washington. The plot, kept secret by officials, aimed to kill him on arrival at Tokyo Station.
San Francisco report says Tokyo police stopped a plot to kill Prince Tokugawa, a key Japanese arms conference delegate, in the same manner as former Premier Hara. A student named Hayashi, employed by a Tokyo professor, was arrested after being found at the station as Tokugawa arrived. guards prevented contact.
I J Albright 143 Piorentia 1 believed dying Monday from collision with Elma Bridges 5213 Brooklyn Ave at Woodlawn Ave and Stoneway Sunday. Albright in Lakeside Hospital with broken back and possible skull fracture. Mrs Bridges and passengers hurt. witnesses differ on fault as Bridges sped and skidded 30 feet before impact.
In Chicago a dispute over Irene Nolan's affections turns deadly. John Hussey followed James Horne to Bolan apartment after finding him with Nolan. A brawl ensues with furniture and moonshine involved. They fall from a four story window. both men die before police arrive.
A working girl lost her half month’s pay totaling $87 when her handbag spilled in the street at Pine and Boren. A man in a long gray overcoat picked up the money and fled. The Star asks the man to come forward with no questions asked.
Republican members of the House Ways and Means Committee moved to advance the soldier bonus bill, rejecting a delay. The American Legion urged immediate action, citing the obligation to veterans and contrasting it with delayed wartime repayments. Proponents of Harding’s Ames tax plan sought support, while the Senate agricultural bloc planned informal talks on revenue methods.
Washington February 20 President Harding told the senate it is impossible to provide the informal conversations that led to the four power Pacific treaty. He said no records were kept and that even if records existed disclosure would violate public policy.
Ten school boys aged 14 to 16 percent were rounded up by deputy sheriffs after a weekend arrest in Renton area loot totaling thousands of dollars. Sheriff investigation tied the juvenile gang to box car robberies and burglaries. some loot recovered. Names withheld due to youth status.
Miss Stella Emblin, a waitress, was held up by a bandit who flashed no weapon, but kept a finger in his overcoat pocket. He stole her handbag containing 12.40 and fled as police dispatched pursuit from the Denamere precinct after the Monday 5:30 a.m. incident near North 38th Street and Aurora Avenue.
New York police report three bandits assaulted a Greenwich Bank messenger in broad daylight downtown and escaped with $22,000. The incident occurred February 20 as the courier carried funds to the bank's downtown branch. No injuries are reported and investigators seek suspects.
The Star urges readers to study the advertising pages daily noting merchants rely on customers. It promises attentive service and aims to convert shoppers into regular patrons through steady support and visible ads.
Seattle parents and mothers groups join forces with anti tobacco activists led by Mrs. Nobile EB Hightower to push the school board to hire only non users. The board plans a stormy session next Friday as it weighs legal limits on its hiring authority amid potential league opposition and public scrutiny.
In Angeles on Feb 20 detectives under Police Captain Adams found the taxi driver Stacy, an acquaintance of William Desmond Taylor, missing since the day before. He was taken to District Attorney Woolwine for questioning as officers searched his room for old bullets matching the murder slug. rumors of an actress being involved were dismissed as a hunch.
Pauline Frederick will headline a fashion show at MacDougall Southwick on the third floor Monday night to raise funds for the Orthopedic hospital guild. Misa Jane Scott, a professional mannequin, will join as a second attraction. Admission fees go to the Orthopedic guild. additional performances run Tuesday and Thursday with free shows at 10 30 and 2 pm and at 2 pm on Washingtons birthday.
Enumclaw businessman James Barnes challenged a $15 fine and about $70 in costs after his 16 year old son Thomas was expelled for disrespect toward a teacher. A witness was called, and the charge was moved to Seattle where Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Bert C. Ross secured Barnes' conviction under the statute prohibiting abuse of a teacher on school grounds.
A new trades union movement rivaling the AFL in scope and power appears closer to reality as several large labor organizations seek admission to the planned alliance of railroad workers and coal miners. The development emerged in Indianapolis on February 20.
County commissioners will hold a public hearing at the county city building at 10 on Tuesday on the proposed pontoon bridge across Lake Washington. Mercer Island residents with engineers reports and 1500 dollars prepared to buy a hull plan to build the span may press their case. Engineers Dirkes and Montell prepared plans endorsed by Maj. Beeman and bridge engineer Evans. estimated net cost about 190000, far below other Lake Washington bridge projects.
Illness again postponed the Obenchain trial in Los Angeles for the slaying of John Belton Kennedy. Several state witnesses and jurors were ill as the case reopened, forcing a pause ordered by Judge Reeve until 10 a.m. Thursday.
Noted preacher Dr Parkes Cadman will lecture at the First Methodist Episcopal Church on February 27 under the auspices of the MCA. He is expected to draw a large audience and discuss religious topics of the era.
Washington notes the next major US Japan topic centers on the Pacific Coast and Japanese immigration. After Secretary Hughes returns, negotiations are expected and Baron Shidchara may raise the matter. The unresolved issue echoes earlier Morris Shidehara talks and the 1920 gentleman's agreement.
The House approved a resolution extending the 3 cent restrictive immigration clause to June 30, 1924 by a 280 to 36 vote and sent it to the Senate. California delegates reportedly planned a separate bill to exclude Japanese immigrants.
Tokyo reports the Japanese naval ministry announces scrapping 24 ships as a first step to enforce the Washington arms limitations. The total includes 10 obsolete cruisers six battle cruisers under construction and eight capital ships whose keels have not been laid.
Willard V. Matthews, former president of the defunct state bank of Omaha, appeared in Judge Leslie's court and pleaded guilty to charges of embezzling two hundred thousand dollars from the bank.
In London on February 20 a hosiery shop on Oxford Street hired a young woman to sit masked in the shop window and try on silk stockings. The stunt sparked a riot and the shopkeeper was fined 38 dollars.
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