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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1922
Page
1
A reader letter from "S. L. B." laments the difficulty of meeting potential brides in Seattle. He describes crowds of eligible girls, the thrill of near romance, and the social barrier of staying a gentleman. The piece urges city leaders to ease access to love, even joking about a kiosk policy to pair couples.
Red D. O'Brien, assistant superintendent of utilities, is elected to the Fond Fathers' club with a line from his “youngeat.” Phil Sinnott, famous correspondent, joins the fraternity after a quip about rain and spitting.
A buoyant transmission from a small radio station announces its Home Brew ownership and unit call signs while noting a Cali correspondent locating Clara Skarin in Eureka working as a doughnut maker. Seattle composer Harold Weeks seeks use of a new song as dedication. The Governor is praised for poll tax legislation. A Lake Union houseboat recital promises a critical piece titled We May Not Be Sanitary But Were Pure.
The match sees Mile. Suzanne Lengren defeat Mrs. Molla Mallory for the women’s world title on Saturday. A cluttered page notes hot weather, army recruitment in Seattle, a radio paying system for Seattle’s new hotel, and various lighthearted quips about postcards and county elections.
James W. Egan recalls a visit to a Fourth Avenue cafeteria where he frets over the ritual of self serve lines and the prized glass of ice water. A chance encounter with an old acquaintance George leads to memory laden chatter before a small crowd and a sudden commotion as two ladies and two children enter the scene.
A satirical early 20th century column mocks a so called moron majority. It lists beliefs it deems foolish including ballot voting, media fairness, labor stereotypes, and cultural reputations with humor and sharp social critique. The piece ends with a cliffhanger about events on Capitol Hill.
Germany’s Wirth government pleads for debt relief amid financial collapse and rising unemployment while hoping Britain and the United States press France to soften reparations demands. Berlin reports the mark at new lows as talks with the reparations commission in Paris proceed on a moratorium for 6 billion paper marks due next Saturday.
The Daily Express urges the United States to call a conference to save European civilization, warning that Germany's collapse threatens all of Europe. It cites Secretary Hughes’s Washington disarmament conference as a model for a renewed “new diplomacy.” Paris reports francs drop to 12.88 per dollar.
Johnny Shell of Greasy Creek Kentucky, reputedly 133, born 1788 in Tennessee, lived on the same Leslie County farm for a century. He served as too old to fight in the Mexican war. At his funeral two sons survive: William 90 and Albert 7, from his second wife. first wife died at 122 leaving four sons and a daughter. Physicians deemed his age estimate plausible.
After eight weeks of work the county grand jury will publicize its findings on May without delay. They investigated charges of fraud against County Commissioner and Capt John L Anderson, ferry system leasee, in connection with ferry operations. The inquiry into Patrolman Charles O Legate death in the Main Street garage had been unsatisfactory to the court.
A Seattle Star notice invites 18 contestants to model knitted bathing suits at the Merchant's Convention at Bell dock July 24 to 2. The top 3 win 25, 15, and 10 dollars with 18 models paid for luncheon hours, private photos, and film work. Entries via city editor at Grady studio. entrants supply their own suit.
A. V. Simms and his 12 year old son Horace died when their car plunged 100 feet at Geyserville. Mrs Simms and two other children were injured in the Sunday crash.
Calvin Hall and Prosecuting Attorney Malcolm Douglas will present the matter to the grand jury. The panel will consider the year old failure of the Scandinavian American Bank of Seattle and inspect the county jail stockade and poor farm. Findings and any indictments will be included in Monday’s report.
Attorney General Daugherty announced a plan to appoint deputy U S marshals to guard mail trains in the Middle West and Southwest after a conference with President Harding. Federal troops could be used if marshals cannot control picketing and violence in the shopmen strike third.
An organized burglary ring invaded two exclusive Seattle houses on a Saturday afternoon, targeting William Pigott of Pacific Coast Steel Co and Joseph M Clapp civil engineer. The thieves escaped with jewelry and a small amount of cash before Mrs Pigott and Mrs Clapp returned, prompting a police pursuit as detectives race to identify the burglars and halt further crimes.
Chicago July 10 Blossom Taylor 22 was dying after taking poison following a tearful parting from an alderman who planned to leave for Europe. Redding California July W a woman's body in a blue striped kimono was found on the river bank eight miles below here.
The American Federation of Labor opens its annual convention in Bremerton Navy Yard hotel with 150 delegates. Main topic is defeating Senator Miles Poindexter while factions differ on strategy with aims toward farmer labor, Dill, or GOP primaries. Poindexter blamed for opposing labor measures during keynote.
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