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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1922
Page
1
A jumble of satirical notes, notices, and short items reports the U. S. Senate ordering an inquiry into furniture prices, jokes about Newberry spending, Irish currency talk, canceled fights at Madison Square Garden, and local color from Seattle building permits and Cowen Park unrest.
A robbery on Tenth Ave S and Holgate St left Ely Rekech with $1000. Detectives Ballard and Majewski arrested Mike Dukien at Sixth Ave S and King St on an open charge. The tale then shifts to Ely Brkich’s tale of Alaska, gold, hardship, and disappointment as he sailed toward wealth for his Austrian family, only to return to sorrow and loss.
The Star urges car sellers to place ads in the evening paper to reach readers after work. It notes The Star's wide circulation in Seattle and invites callers to phone Main 0609 for ad placement with assistance from an ad taker.
The editorial argues politicians may repeal the poll tax but urges voters to back an initiative repeal. It emphasizes registering to sign repeal petitions and voting in the next general election as the sure path to abolish the poll tax. It warns against relying on legislative action alone.
Seattle activists launch a Sunday mass meeting to repeal the poll tax. The 2 40 pm event at the Hippodrome will not feature set speeches. All are invited and women are especially welcome. Casper Fischer donated the venue.
Portland dispatch reports M. Levin, 58, is dead and his wife has a fractured leg after their car rolled over a 40 foot embankment on the Columbia highway. Passenger A J Drugger escaped with minor injuries. driver and car skidded and rolled several times.
In Council Bluffs on January 12 Henry Tienken a 28 year old Dallas resident died ten minutes after marrying Julia Hanna Bruning aged 20 when his car became uncontrollable and tumbled over an embankment. The bride sustained only minor injuries and lies prostrate with grief.
Lawmakers, including Republican leaders, discuss a plan to modify the resolution on Truman Newberry. Senator Willik signals support while four Republican and forty-one other members line up, with wavering Watson of Georgia in play as a potential deciding vote.
Two women crossing Second Ave at Madison St were struck by an auto driven by Leon Morel at 10 10 p m. Mrs Josephine Bohl 30 sustained an injured spine and Mrs Williams Rowland 40 had multiple crushed ribs. Venetia Mason 48 suffered hip neck and spine injuries after a street car struck her near University Way and East 45th Ave. She was returned home.
Puffeted by heavy seas, the crippled army transport Crooke nears New York under her own power after a coastal tempest. The ship lies near the harbor as rescue and repair operations continue.
Detroit January 12 Lizzie of the Ford automobile family is to gain a big brother. Lincoln motor car production is to be integrated into Ford, with plans fully worked out at the Ford plant. Ford engineers have prepared to put the Lincoln plant on a Ford production basis. Ford agents will bid up to 11 000 000 at the receiver's sale on February 4. Rumor links General Motors and the Durants to the proposal.
Detailed report shows Seattle households saving about $20,280 weekly on eggs based on 78,000 families averaging four people and two dozen eggs per family. Prices fell from 53 cents to 40 cents for ranch eggs, with butter dropping to 45 cents a pound as market forces shift due to milder Midwestern weather and a glut in New York.
Bert Orcutt and Rey Moore of Seattle face a second trial for robbing a circus of 30000 on September 16. The jury previously disagreed, prompting delays and motions. Judge Kirby refused another delay and appointed counsel as jury selection continues.
Mexia Texas January 12 National Guard troops were ordered to Mexia by Gen. Wolters to enforce martial law in the Mexia area and surrounding golden lane oil fields. Gov Neff declared martial law in Mexia due to lawlessness with armed gambling houses highway robbery and occasional murders and open liquor sales.
A chemical factory explosion near Budapest caused many deaths, according to reports from Berlin dated January 12.
Cynthia Grey reports that Lillian aged three and her six year old brother Gerald have many Seattle families seeking to adopt them. No decision yet, but interested parties may contact Mrs. McDonnell East 4901 or Miss Grey Main 0600 at The Star office for a chance.
New York Evening Post is sold to a syndicate in a move reported today. Full transaction details and purchaser names will be released publicly later.
Manila dispatch reports President Quezon of the Philippine senate resigning his office last night citing ill health. The move comes amid reports of his deteriorating condition and prompts a transition within the government.
Paris reports Premier Aristide Briand tenders resignation with his cabinet after fierce criticism over Cannes conference tactics and Anglo French alliance terms. President Millerand accepts the move though Genoa talks and German reparations remain unresolved amid political strife led by former President Poincare.
Los Angeles January 12 Arthur Co Burch on trial for the murder of John Belton Kennedy may know his fate by Saturday. By stipulation arguments will be concluded. Superior Judge Sidney N Reeve ready with instructions. John J Sullivan to finish in the morning. Paul Schenck to take the rest of today. Woolwine to wrap arguments tomorrow.
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