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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1922
Page
1
Fractured collage of captions and quips spans citizenship tales, weather jests, political punchlines, and light verse. It riffs on Prohibition, local politics, and oddball notices, citing figures like Captain Roald Amundsen and Henry Ford while lampooning era pretensions.
In Seneca Kansas a seven year fight ends with Mary de Mumm ordered to return to her German father. Her mother died in Paris and guardian bankers died after courts ruled for the father. The girl pleads she does not want a title or a castle but fate compels the move.
In Beattie the bobbed hair style dominates trends as women arrange hairstyles to match gowns. Li l Gee Gee mocks idols with feet of clay and fallen arches. Connie Mack plans Texas training for his rookies. John Kendall, Everett department store employee, hospitalized in Providence after being struck by a car.
W J Connell and W H Carey were riding to work on the steamer Keystone State when foggy conditions caused Connell to strike a railing that gave way and sent their auto 30 feet into the bay at Pier B. Carey escaped, Connell swam to a log raft and was rescued by Patrolman Fred Milla. Recovery of the sunken car was ongoing Saturday.
A dense Tacoma fog lasting three days contributed to the death of 60 year old Albert A. Schmidt who was found dead in his car. Police say he appeared to have driven for over two blocks after death before the vehicle struck a telephone pole.
Dr. Frederick F H. Boston of the University of Washington will deliver the commencement address at Everett high school's graduation exercises on Wednesday night. Forty three students will received diplomas.
Robbers pried open the safe at Seattle Electric Supply Co on 914 Pine Ave early Saturday and escaped with electrical toys including vibrators valued at about $100. Manager C A Underwood found the office in confusion, with the safe apparently robbed but cash未. Valuable papers inside the safe were not taken.
Three men remain entombed in the Dunmore No. 2 vein mine in South Scranton as reports say one man was killed and three injured in yesterday's collapse at the Glen Alden Coal company National mine.
Henry Kramery, president of the Wisconsin Cheese Federation and longtime La Follette ally, was found dead by hanging in his Crystal Lake cottage near Plymouth Wisconsin. Friends say recent cheese market slumps worried him.
Councilman Robert B. Hesketh, now acting mayor, condemns the poll tax as vicious and outdated and vows to push repeal. A mass meeting is set for Sunday at the Hippodrome to organize opposition with Thomas Horner among speakers. County assessors at Olympia plan a forceful stand against the tax, King County Assessor Frank W. Hull predicting near unanimous opposition and a likely denouncement at the convention.
Circuit Judge Samuel A. Dew refused the petition of Alexander Howat and his board for a permanent injunction against ousting Howat and his faction from the United Mine Workers. The ruling follows a Kansas City hearing guiding actions by the International union and its executives. In Portland, Ore, Rev. John H. Boyd, former pastor of the First Presbyterian church, died in Chicago.
W. D. Dye, 38, suffered a crushed skull and other injuries in a Friday night attack by his neighbor W. M. Ryals, 48, both of 4724 and 4728 12th Ave W. Dye told police he confronted Ryals about stolen goods when Ryals struck him with a club. Dye remained hospitalized Saturday while Ryals was held in the city jail. no charges were filed yet as injuries were evaluated. Police Sergt. G F Buchanan arrested Ryals.
Madison Wis Jan 14 Farwell 49 wealthy farmer confessed to murdering Philip Houston whose charred body was found in a burning haystack near Portage The confession came when Farwell spoke to reporters in the Madison Jail Houston had been longtime employee of Farwell who claimed he owed him money Farwell also objected to a love affair between his sister and Houston
In Angeles on January 14 a jury of nine women and two men may convict Arthur Burgh of the murder of John Belton Kennedy. A lone holdout, reportedly Mrs Eva De Mott, stands against the majority as jurors move toward a verdict.
Passengers told of extreme speeds on the Northern Pacific train near Pasco, claiming the engineer hurried through curves. They faulted the crew for neglect after the crash, noting delays in aid, no warmth or food for injured travelers, and no refunds for unused berths while reporters were kept away. Four Zeni family members in Ukiah died from trichinosis linked to home cured pork, with Caspar and Fort Bragg reporting further cases.
Indianapolis January 14 Lew Shank mayor launches a free marriage bureau in city hall for bachelors widows and older singles. He plans a society for widows widowers and bachelors and offers to officiate at marriages without charge. The mayor also says he will give a high chair to the first 500 babies named after him.
Postmaster General Will Hays announces he will resign from President Harding's cabinet to head a national association of motion picture producers and distributors. Senator Harry Coles Gotene is expected to succeed him. Hays will retire when his contract is signed.
Denver authorities moved to bar the sale of alleged risque magazines after action by the Women’s Cooperative League. Publishers retained counsel and plan to take the case to the supreme court if needed.
Reverend Sidney A. Strong will address the Millionair club at 98 West Main Street Saturday evening. The event includes a program of entertainment.
Captain Joseph J Repha commanded the Crooke returning from Europe with 1000 doughboys and 14 German brides to port amid heavy storms. A serious leak in No 1 hold endangered the voyage. Chief Engineer Burkquist and Chief Officer Holck led a 50 man team to fix rivets, working below decks until 2 p.m. Wednesday to complete repairs.
Washington January 14 United States will pay a soldier bonus with no tax burden under Republican leaders in Congress working today. The proposal calls for paying the bonus with interest on debt or by bond sales against war principal. Representative Fordney says the foreign means may be used to pay the bonus if feasible and President Harding backs the plan and has recommended it to the committee.
San Francisco January 14 Jurors were called and reset in Arbuckle murder case with eleven yet to be seated. The court faced slow progress as jurors with varying knowledge about the case filled the box while Arbuckle appeared notably bored by the proceedings.
Unemployed Veterans will convene Sunday at 8 p m under the Unemployed Veterans club auspices at Veterans hall 1616 Third avenue Hunger relief will provide meals for those arriving by 2 p m and those already present.
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