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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1922
Page
1
A raw compendium of jokes notices and gossip bits from a Seattle paper. Includes council hints about Peter Witt recommendations, a policemen's ball, state sheriffs, Burns anniversary, heart balm lawsuits, tongue in cheek quips on politics, doctors, tipsy waiters, and social mores.
Four headquarters policemen face a house scandal probe over a raid at 108 Boylston Ave N. Sun Jan 8 in which 26 sacks of whisky were reported seized, though witnesses say 43 sacks were taken. Officers deny the allegations and cite possible crowd interference.
A northeast gale and heavy seas put the Arethusa, navy oil tanker, in distress near Frying Pan Shoals lightship off the Carolina coast. Coast guard units and mine sweepers were ordered to assist. the vessel’s tail shaft is broken and propeller lost. Crew: 13 officers and 69 men. En route from Charleston to Fall River with fuel oil.
Patricia Mary Doyle, born November 17, weighs three pounds at ten weeks, growing steadily under Puget Sound weather. Her parents Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Doyle of 7321 10th Ave NW describe her as a healthy normal baby and her first child. She reportedly even argues with a three pound duck over who is heaviest.
An excited citizen delivers a dramatic warning to Seattle readers about a candidate named Bunk who promises sweeping reforms. The Star urges voters to judge candidates carefully and vote against him for honesty, ability, fearlessness, and progressive aims.
Chicago January 25 police sought a female burglar maid said to head a gang that looted three apartments. About 17 000 dollars in jewelry and money stolen. Edith Palmer heard a woman giving directions to men. they fled in an automobile with the loot. Additional robberies charged against the band.
A storm warning was ordered at 7 20 a m for seaport stations from Cape Mendocino to Cape Flattery. The approaching North Pacific storm could bring a strong southwesterly gale tonight and continue into the day.
Passengers of a snowbound train in Northern Japan await relief as a blizzard rages. A relief train has established an under snow hotel for shelter while excavations proceed and crew and passengers improvise quarters from the surrounding snowbanks.
Former Atty. Gen. A. Mitchell Palmer said he welcomed a grand jury inquiry in Houston into his sale of Bosch Magneto properties as alien property custodian. The sale to Martin J. Kern of Allentown for about 4 million dollars faced charges it was at too low a price.
Indictments have been prepared and will be presented to the grand jury if the evidence warrants, following actions placed before the department of justice. The update comes as authorities consider pursuing formal charges.
Two men C Campbell and George Branden are jailed on charges of slugging and robbing Ed Hammond after luring him to a home in Seattle. They and the victim allegedly seized a Victrola erroneously said to be owned by a Mrs Emma Butts. Hammond recovered after awakening and found his money and watch gone.
A six man Negro orchestra from Columbus Ohio was taken to the city outskirts by about 75 attackers and beaten. The troupe, hired by a local tourist hotel, was placed on a northbound train today.
Portland clergymen urged the school board to prohibit dances in public schools, submitting a letter with four main arguments against dancing and noting lack of affidavits. The board said the charges were sweeping and unproven, and the incident was declared closed.
A. B. Hamer, a federal narcotic sleuth, was indicted by the federal grand jury on charges of obtaining and dispensing dope. His bail of $1,000 was posted, and he was arrested last week after Mae Butchart, 18, testified that she received favors in exchange for her hope.
Detectives pursue a gang suspected in recent robberies after the 10 reel film titled Over All valued at $1,000 was stolen from Geddes manager of the College house. He kept the film in his auto and left it in his garage at E 41st and 19th NE. When checking Wednesday the cases were missing.
A federal tax loss may reach 2 million dollars in a case involving New York furriers and former Internal Revenue employees. Morris Rosenblum and Herman Schuss were arrested and brought before U S Commissioner Hitchcock. Accused of submitting fraudulent tax payments and receiving rebates from collectors.
Secretary of the Treasury Mellon warns that a soldier bonus would require large tax increases and that austerity is essential. He cites a projected 300 million dollar deficit over the next two years and says there is no warrant to pay the bonus from potential receipts from foreign debts in a letter to Chairman Fordney of the ways and means committee.
A public notice urges readers to register to vote before signing or submitting an initiative petition. The message stresses the link between registration and participation, calling on residents to complete the duty promptly.
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