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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1922

Page

10

Farm Labor Party Plan Under Way

Representatives of organized labor and farmers in Chicago coordinate plans to form a national coalition around the Farmers' National Bloc. Leaders foresee a full national ticket by 1924 and ongoing collaboration with other parties if candidates are satisfactory. William Johnston of the Brotherhood of Machinists notes unity with the United Farmers National Bloc to build a Senate farm bloc. The three day executive sessions include 16 railway unions and various labor and socialist groups.

Frederick G. Neumeier Chicago Organized Labor United States Red Farmers National Bloc Labor William Johnston Brotherhood of Machinists United Farmers National Bloc Senate Farm Standard Railway Socialist Party United Mine Workers Federation of Labor Amer. Society of Equity Labor Party

Gardeners to receive lectures on beautifying grounds

The extension service of Washington State College and the U S Department of Agriculture offer lectures and demos on beautifying home and public grounds. A M Doerner will speak at Des Moines auditorium at 2 PM Monday and assist with plantings. Mrs G M Walker will lecture at Foster School and visit homes nearby Tuesday. Mrs H C Johnson leads locally with Ronald Hall talk on Wednesday at 10 AM. Demonstrations planned in other King County communities this spring. Edna Walker, King County demonstration agent, 418 County City Building, Seattle.

State College of Washington United States Department of Agriculture A. M. Doerner State College Des Moines School G. M. Walker Searcy Sness Foster School Foster Tusteday Mra. H. C. Johnson Ronald Hall G. M. Morris King County Edna FE. Walker County Seattle

Jennings to Speak on Library Ties to Municipality

Judson T. Jennings will address the Municipal League on The Relation of the Library to the Municipality. The noon Tuesday talk will be in the L. C. Smith Building Co. restaurant.

Judson T. Jennings Municipal League L. C. Smith Building Co

Horseman Confirms Heiress Engagement

Zurich dispatch reports Max Oner confirming engagement to Mathilde McCormick granddaughter of John D Rockefeller. He says marriage may occur this summer if Mr McCormick consents. Oner, 60, declined to comment on age difference and if engagement was formally announced in Chicago.

Chicago John D. Rockefeller Mathilde McCormick Harold FF. McCormick International Harvester Co Max Oxser Zurich Switzerland McCormick Max America Europe Mathilde Edith Rockefeller McCormick Lake Shore Switerland Muriel Fowler New York Emil L. Barry Oser Burey Burgy Count von der Muebi Max Lant Mise McCormick Harey Max Oner John BD. Rockefeller Himseelf

Abandoned Whisky Ship Collision Sparks Prohibition Search

A whisky-laden boat named Harvey BE wrecked at West Beattie dock after striking the King and Wing pier as crewmen fled from federal prohibition officers. Coast guard cutter Scout spotted the vessel near Duwamish head around 1120 a.m. The two crewmen escaped aboard the boat and are sought by authorities. In Dublin, Sinn Fein thrice thousand delegates convene to approve the Free State treaty by a two to one margin, with De Valera likely leading a minority party in the forthcoming general election.

Harvey BE King & Wing West Beattie Federal Prohibition Duwamish Head Ben Lichtenberg Coast Guard Scout Harvey FE Dublin Sinn

Japs Accept Genoa Conference Invite and Russia Policy

Tokyo reports Japan accepted the Italian invitation to Genoa for the financial conference. Count Uchida told the Diet Japan may recognize Soviet Russia if the Soviet government accepts the Genoa terms.

Clarence Dubose Tokyo Japan Genoa Count Uchida Russia

League armament limits debated by world commission

Paris February 20 The League of Nations limitation of armaments commission opened with Rene Viviani presiding The body aims to expose minimum land armament needs and lay a general plan for reduction It will report to the next assembly in September

Paris League of Nations Limitation of Armaments Commission Rene Viviani Washington The League

Italy postpones Genoa talks amid political turmoil

Rome reports a government crisis delaying the Genoa economic conference and other international matters. King Victor Emmanuel plans to push De Nicola first, then Orlando, to form a cabinet, if possible.

Italy Rome Genoa Paria Génoa Victor Emmanuel de Nicola Orlando

Private funeral held for James Lake Hewitt

Funeral services were arranged for James Lake Hewitt 77 at Bonney-Watson chapel after his death Sunday night at Capitola apartments. He left five daughters surviving him.

Bonney-Watson James Lake Hewitt Capitola Apartments

Sinn Fein players freed after arrests sparked border raids

In Belfast on February 20 19 Sinn Fein football players once arrested near the Ulster border were released from Derry jail after Republican raids and a wave of terrorism that claimed 35 lives.

Belfast Fet Sinn Fein Ulister Derry

Professor Umphrey to Receive Royal Spanish Decoration

George W. Umphrey, University of Washington Romance languages professor, will be decorated with the eight pointed star of the Order of Isabella the Catholic by the king of Spain for his work promoting Spanish literature.

George W. Umphrey University of Washington Spain Umphrey

Drake seeks reelection to city council

A. T. Drake the only council member with a term expiring this year has filed for reelection. R. H. Thomason says he will not run again while William Hickman Moore has not yet filed. Drake brings 17 years in city administration with focus on municipal finances and prior roles as clerk to the finance committee and city comptroller auditor.

A. T. Drake R. H. Thomason William Hickman Moore Drake

Will Ratify Arms Pacts, Says Kato

SAN FRANCISCO Feb 20 Baron Admiral Kato leader of the Japanese delegation predicted prompt ratification of the arms limitation conference treaties by Japan despite opposition from the opposition party He said as minister of marine and privy council member he expected ratification and official copies were en route to the emperor The party would be entertained in San Francisco before sailing back to Japan aboard the Taiyo Maru LOS ANGELES Auto accident result in death of broker R A Vanderhoff and serious injury to his fiancée Miss Margaret Lemaim

San Francisco Admiral Kato Japan Privy Council Los Angeles Auto R. A. Vanderhoff Mise Margaret Lemaim

Meier's Hat Now in Ring as Wife Plans Run

Walter F. Meier, the corporation counsel, enters the mayoral race after his wife pitches for him. He publicly consents to become a candidate, saying he will let Mrs. Meier decide and respond to the demand for his run.

Meier Walter F. Meier Walter

Industry Through Nation on Mend in Fed Report

Washington, February 30. The Federal Reserve Board's annual 1921 report shows general industrial conditions turning upward after a low mood late last year. It notes improved banking conditions, overall economic recovery, and the Fed system’s success in easing depression, especially aiding farmers.

Washington Federal Reserve Board Taeithy Federal Reserve System

Bank Robber Sought Here In Connection With Edmonton Theft

Canadian police issued a telegraphic warrant for James K. Crawford and a woman barber nicknamed Love after they were seen leaving Edmonton for Vancouver. Crawford is wanted for last week's Edmonton Union Bank looting and is believed to have most of the stolen money. He, 33, is described as neatly dressed in dark clothes and possibly headed to Seattle or California with his companion.

Edmonton Alta Beattle James KE. Crawford Love Vancouver B. C Crawford Edmonton Union Seattle California

Moore Well Balanced Bill at the Orpheum

Maeily presents a balanced Vaudeville bill at Moore Crater featuring Pat Hooney Marion Bent Rooney with Rings of Smoke. Helen Broderick Lester Crawford Mine Broderick Jella Nash Cr O Donnell Ann Gray Joe Kunner Fill Firesimmons Monahan company novelty roller skating and a Davis and Pelle gymnastic finale.

Maeily Moore Crater Musi Orpheum Pat Hooney Marion Bent Rooney Helen Broderick Lester Crawford Mine Broderick Charlotte Greenwood Jella Nash Cr. O'Donnell Lipes Ann Gray Joe &Kunner Fill Firesimmons Newnteaser Monahan Company Davis Pelle

Centralia Memorial Wins Unanimous Legion Endorsement

The American Legion Washington department board of trustees renewed its unanimous support for the Centralia memorial plan at state headquarters on Sunday. They reviewed the history of the project to honor comrades killed in Centralia on Armistice Day 1919 and urged all Legion members, posts, and county groups in the state to give earnest support and hearty cooperation to the Centralia Memorial association.

Centralia Board of Trustees The American Legion Department of Washington Armia Legion Centralia Memorial Association

Camp Lewis Named Principal U S Training Center

Fort Lawton announced plans to use Camp Lewis as a major national training center this summer. The plan includes full army components, national guard camps by state, and three colors for citizen camps based on training level. Camp Lewis and the Presidio of San Francisco are the West Coast centers.

Camp Lewis United States Fort Lawton Congress Army National Defense Presidio of San Francisco West Coast

Civil Service Plans Examinations Set for March 18

An examination to fill the acting assistant surgeon post at 480 dollars yearly for part time rising to 2400 and 3000 dollars for full time will be held by the U S civil service commission on March 18. Applications to fill the charwoman role at 560 dollars yearly will be received until further notice.

United States Civil Service Commission

Star Carriers See Show at Pantages Theater

More than 400 Star carriers were guests of manager Eddie Milne at the Pantages theater Friday evening. By vigorous applause they approved every act on the bill, with Miss Nan Gray making a decided hit on her first Pantages circuit appearance after a Europe tour.

Eddie Milne Pantages Theater Nan Gray Europe

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