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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1922
Page
1
Editorial argues tax hikes on autos deter average families from owning cars. It notes license, gas, and property taxes rising, especially in Washington, saying high taxes burden the typical worker and threaten the auto’s role in the economy. The piece blames “taxeaters” for shrinking car ownership.
A collage of cheeky quips and social jests from a bustling city scene. References range from Irish Free State to Harvard crews, Seattle fashions, and a mix of light humor about baths, dances, and local curiosities. It lampoons public figures and everyday life with playful irony.
Habeas corpus hearings were set for Tuesday before Judge Everett Smith regarding Fred Kato who says he is unlawfully jailed after posting 2500 bail. Sheriff Matt Starwich said Katobb y is held on three charges and will be investigated by immigration officials. Police and federal agents face extortion charges over a $750 demand from Torso Tanaka, a Japanese goods merchant, near 366 James St. M. J. Stetson, 28, a federal prohibition agent, Ralph Bowen, 41, Ora E K Dalton, M. of the police dry squad, and Frank Mato, 42, a Japanese police interpreter, are named in the case. All are free on 1500 bail each. The arrests followed reports that one man impersonated a deputy sheriff during the incident. Tanaka described being pulled from his car and searched after a badge was shown. Tanaka alleged promises to fix the situation for $300, with a note left stating 250 was paid to Mr F Kato. Sheriff Starwich acted after learning three men connected to a liquor raid were involved. Tanaka could not positively identify the suspects, but prosecutors planned charges anyway. Bowen has served since 1919. Bolton joined in 1913 and was discharged in 1917. Stetson had been a prohibition agent since the department began. he is the son of former Fire Chief Frank J. Bretwon. Tanaka has lived in Seattle for 22 years.
Mayor Adolph Unger announces a municipally owned general store at the fire station to slash meat and bread prices. Meats and bread drop 20 to 60 percent with bread at 6 cents, clerks served by firemen, and a 20 percent store profit reported.
Despondent Leo Vick, 24, shot Emma Baker, 22, after his advances were spurned, then killed himself in Berlin Wisconsin on January 17. The tragedy left Emma injured and Vick dead. authorities investigated the domestic incident.
Wanda Won Kettler notes another frigid spell as Beattie endures snowfall totaling 12 inches this winter. Weather forecaster G N Salisbury predicts more snow before temps dip to 18 below and then rise with possible rain. Citizens endure the season while fixing home steps and staying busy.
Dozens of accidents occurred as a Monday night snowstorm blanketed the area. Cars skid into poles and sidewalks, with property damage totaling several hundred dollars. Police sheltered 42 men overnight, providing coffee and bread this morning.
In San Francisco on January 17 1920 evidence in the Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle manslaughter case proceeds with a jury of 11 men and one woman plus alternates. Jurors will settle personal affairs this morning before testimony starts. quarters are arranged in a hotel with bailiffs and a matron to guard and care for them.
A Bank of Maplewood messenger was beaten and robbed of 4000 by two bandits in an early January heist near St. Louis. The pair escaped after the attack.
New York star Mrs. Lydig Hoyt discusses female fulfillment in a backstage interview at the Astor Theatre. She urges women to seek work and personal achievement, embrace maternity for self fulfillment, and challenge social barriers while stressing equal self expression and suffrage.
In Chicago on January 17 four bandits attacked a Citizens' Trust and Savings Bank messenger car carrying a Ward Baking payroll of 12 000. Anthony Reefoot was critically wounded by three shots and Joseph Ross was hit in the face but escaped serious injury.
In daylight robbery at Alfred Bourgeois jewelry store in Jackson Mississippi, two bandits stole diamonds worth $60,000 and fled. Suspects S. Coffey, 44, and Hazel Williams, 30, were arrested in separate raids and held by police.
Seattle captain Capt Frank Mills of the shipping board steamer West Canon sighted nine mariners lashed to a deck 250 miles from New York as a gale tossed them. Mills lowered boats and completed a difficult rescue. He arrived in Seattle after a world voyage via the Suez Canal and will return next month.
Senator Willis' stance on the Newberry case led Senator Kenyon to cancel an engagement and extend invitations to Willis and Congressman Vitegerald to deliver a McKinley day address in Dayton on January 29.
Olympia reports the 24th convention of the State Association of Assessors unanimously backs repealing the poll tax. Led by Seattle's Frank W. Hull, speakers attack the tax as Gov Hart and officials discuss the 50 percent law and 30-10 school tax rise. Everett officials to discuss public service corporation assessments amid expected sensational charges.
Thomson calls for impeachment of the mayor and a city council member over a bond deal tied to the Skagit project. Council members accuse contractors of overpayment, question the tunnel stake, and demand a full probe despite threats of political retaliation.
John Yorke, 60, a seaman of 4119 38th Ave S, was struck by a moving van at Third Ave and Senecast while en route to the Seamen's Union hall. He suffered a possible skull fracture, internal injuries and a left hip fracture. Yorke is in city hospital in critical condition.
Secretary of Labor Davis seeks a stay of miner evictions in West Virginia coal fields. He wired Governor Morgan requesting post ponement of evictions scheduled for tomorrow, announced from Washington.
A coroner's jury finds druggist Nick Paolella caused the death of Peter Johnson 11 by careless driving after the boy was struck on Jackson Street. Paolella was arrested and released on his own recognizance. In Denver Victor Johnson, living in a cave for nine months, is sentenced to 30 days in jail to bathe and regain footing.
Proponents in politics and among La Follette’s allies seek to oust Senator Robert M. La Follette of Wisconsin from the Republican Party. They aim to eject the “stormy petrel” of the GOP and remove him from the party ranks, branding him a magi without party.
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