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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1922
Page
5
July 22 report says Lord North, owner of London era publications, is in a critical home period after a toxin poisoning fever. Physicians’ bulletin notes no anxiety but condition remains serious and monitoring continues.
The Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co plans a one week educational display at Benst terminal during the merchants’ convention. Demonstrations explain call routing, wrong numbers, and service features in a 30 minute program. The largest ladies orchestra will perform between demonstrations. Five daily showings at 2 26, 3 30, 7, and 9 p.m. are free.
Angeles July 22 The famous child star Jackie Coogan receives guardianship and legal protection for his earnings and welfare. Mrs Lillian R Coogan is named guardian and John Coogan named legal manager of the child’s business affairs in a notable first where both parents agree on care amid the star’s substantial earnings.
Wilkens, linked to a Memorial Day hold-up involving his wife, faced a charge of complicity. Judge Sylvain Lazarus halted the preliminary hearing without allowing defense testimony, citing sufficient proof of a crime and usefulness of further testimony. He was remanded to jail in the meantime.
Edwin J. Dingle publisher of Fr and Commerce plans to move to Seattle and establish an American office, per Chamber of Commerce word. The Orient leader will make his home in the city within weeks.
Voters went to the polls after a heated campaign as Ku Klux Klan figures sought the United States Senate nomination. Candidates failing to gain a majority enter the August 26 primary run off.
The school board on Friday awarded textbook contracts to J. K. Gilbo for 23 350 50 and Charles Scribner's Sons for 1 440 Eicher Bratt won 5 273 for a Garfield high school clock system. Music contracts went to Bush Lane 176 68 Martius Music House 724 13 and Woods Music Co 259 23. Bock of the local painters' union challenged wage figures saying average pay is higher than 6.40 and some painters earn 10 to 12 a day.
Between them they arranged to turn Friend over to the authorities. Mrs. Dorothy Friend traveled to Vancouver to meet him and escort him to jail, detailing plans that culminated in a legal handoff.
Alumni picnic prizes at Fortuna park were donated by many local businesses and individuals. Donors include Stanton W. Frederick Cheasty's Marsh King King Bros Browning King Co Spring's Cigar Stores Sandy Manheimer Tailored Ready Co The Collegetown Shop Martin Eckman University Haberdashers Saxony Knitting Co Octonek Knitting Co Spalding Imperial Candy Rogers Candy Slater's Cigar Schwabacher Bros Co McLeod's Barber Shop and the Novelty Brouse Shop. Equipment for events provided courtesy of M Sellers Co Alaska Junk Co and Boldt's Restaurants.
In San Francisco on July 23 the steam schooner Santa Rita rammed the Rose Mahony while attempting a tow. The Rose Mahony’s fiber boom was damaged as the Santa Rita’s funnel punctured. nineteen steam pipes burst and the vessel’s engine room was badly damaged. Several seamen narrowly escaped. The Santa Rita is under repair.
Seattle retail cigar dealers plan their first Northwest picnic at Woodland Park on Sunday July 30. Most local cigar shops will close that day to let the men relax and enjoy the outing.
United States civil service board will hold examinations for computer on August 9 and 10 in the Postoffice building per official notice.
OUfred T. Chapelle the handsome tailor with five wives and no divorces was sentenced to one to five years in the state penitentiary at Walla Walla. He pleaded guilty to bigamy before Superior Judge King Dykeman, with his two latest wives Helen Bercovich and Daley Griermacher present in court.
Harry LaMott sues Captain John L. Anderson, Anderson Transportation Co., and C. Gibbs in superior court alleging June 2 incident at Kirk land ferry. Gibbs allegedly removed a gasoline can from LaMott’s car before exit, Dibbs supposedly dumped contents into the lake, displayed a deputy badge and threatened arrest. Damages to the car cited at 611. suit seeks 5000 for humiliation.
Mrs. Laurence E. Perrine sues for divorce from George M. Perrine in Superior Court alleging he fired a shotgun at her twice and threatened her with a razor. Legal action filed Saturday documents describe threats and assault within the marriage.
Ella Foyen and Hilmer Foyen filed a $5,000 damages suit in superior court Saturday accusing Libby McNeill Libby of poisoning them by eating their canned sausage. The plaintiffs seek redress for alleged harm from the product and naming the canning company in the action.
James M. Stout avers in a divorce complaint filed in superior court Saturday he will support their minor child but will not live with Olive M. Stout. Frank Shears, 63, was held without bail after allegedly selling liquor to officers. H. A. Dutt, 40, an engineer with 3.5 quarts of whisky, was jailed and released on $100 bail.
In a raid by Lieut G Hf Comatock P B Morrin and W Cronk on a gambling joint at 1212 Main a waiter C K Sing aged 38 was arrested and jailed then released on 200 bail. He faces charges of conducting a lottery game.
Lyons J Washington reports coal operators have abandoned the May 3 Hoover agreement capping price at 3.50 a ton amid a looming coal famine. Mines now quote around 3.45 to 4.23 per ton as bidders push prices higher while miners face wage cuts, threatening further profits for operators. The Coal Age notes market outdistancing Hoover price lists.
Bert M. Jewell, head of the shopmen, says the union will not meet separate peace talks with individual railroads. An official note says the announcement of negotiations was a misunderstanding and that roads have united against the men, who must stand together.
The Star invites readers to help locate missing relatives or friends. John A McMillan of Nova Scotia last heard from Seattle in 1920 after working for the Canadian Pacific Railway. Carl Sudraw sought by August Rasch of Richmond, tied to an estate matter. Erna Kober seeks her brother Charles Foltin last believed at the Wellkommen Hotel in Seattle via the Austrian consulate in Chicago.
The article reports George Russell, superintendent of public utilities, urging creation of an automobile pound to improve traffic regulation observance. It previews residents resisting penalties and the need for licensing and enforcement mechanisms.
warnings of quitting led to a crash on the Dunlap branch as three men wrecked a freight engine and five coal cars. brakeman James Sutton was seriously injured and state police searched for suspects while traffic remained blocked.
President Harding heads toward ending the nationwide rail strike within 24 hours after a conference with Ben Hooper chairing the railroad labor board. The talks examined seniority issues as Western and Southern roads favor restoring rights, while Eastern lines fear promises to strikers could breach contracts. Hooper noted pessimism about a quick settlement. Harding then summoned Senators Kellogg Watson Cummins for White House talks.
The American Federation of Labor pledges full sympathy and support to the striking miners. A telegram sent to President Lewis and Bert M. Jewell from Samuel Gompers expresses the conference's unified stance for an honorable and just resolution, noting rising public sympathy.
Daniel B. Robertson is quoted saying Com muntera and other radicals, aided by rail and mine strikes, are active within the large railroad brotherhoods with the aim of overthrowing the government. He is president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Firingmen, one of the four major unions.
Tacoma July 22 Striking Milwaukee shop men and company officials met at 7 PM to start negotiations that could return 1200 workers to the local shops. Milwaukee has not filled striker positions. Northern Pacific railway officials made no overtures to their men.
Three thousand Elks and friends are expected to attend the Ballard lodge picnic Sunday at Woodland Park. The event gathers members from the Ballard area for a community gathering with games food and entertainment.
Chicago July 22 James H. Wilkerson became federal judge for the northern district of Illinois succeeding Kenesaw Mountain Landis.
Orville Crosby was arrested in Seattle by Deputy Sheriff Joe Hill and Earl Ramage as he tried to board the steamship Lurline for Honolulu after seizing the J A Scollard stock farm blue book at Chehalis to force payment of $5 in wages. He later obtained written authority from Sheriff F M Roberta to retrieve the pedigree register and was permitted to sail.
An advertisement for ECZEMINE from Joyner Drug Co promotes quick relief from eczema and skin diseases. The offer lists a price of $1.00 and mentions payment by mail or post, with shipping terms described.
Tophika Kans July 22 Will ila Allen White Emporia sage and publisher who invited arrest and defied the Kansas industrial court and Gov Henry J Allen will be arrested soon after noon according to plans Judge J A McDermott of the industrial court went to Emporia to reason with White and returned His refusal to take down an alleged disorderly sign prompted prosecution and the governor ordered the county attorney of Lyon County to serve the complaint today White awaited an expected visitor at 2 pm
Nam Allen White and Governor Allen, allies on European fields, traded sharp words over Kansas industrial court policy while White pressed for higher sympathy levels for striking workers. Allen argued the dispute touches free speech, and editors pressed for protection of honest opinion amid the strike debate.
Portland July 22. An alleged bed check alterer named Andrew Kinney asked John D. Rockefeller for $1000 to post bail. He claimed Rockefeller’s funds once worked for him in Reno and oil fields and promised to return the money and work to repay. Sheriff Hurlburt contemplates sending Kinney’s letter.
The International Apple Shippers association, the world’s largest for its field, will hold its 27th annual meeting in Beattie from July 26 to 28. Delegates from Canada Pingland and every U S state attend with 700 to 1,000 present. A party Tuesday and a Wednesday open session at Moore theater open the event. The train arrives Monday night via Chicago. Washington apple production now surpasses New York.
Beattie police debunk a tall fishing story after two men brag about feeding 65 forest rangers with trout from a three day trip near Barlow Pass. Mrs Peek then reveals the men bought fish from boys at 60 cents each, ending the bragging.
Fathers brothers and friends of Campfire Girls appeal for help to save Camp Sealth on an island after several days of fires. A change of wind pushed flames away, but danger remains. At 2 36 p m Saturday the Virginia V was to depart Pier 4 carrying volunteer firefighters to the island.
James D. Hage chairman of the board of Union National Bank departed Seattle Friday to attend the Behemien club annual high jinks festival in San Francisco.
Crowther and his wife arrived from the East to a large reception in Seattle. The Wayfarer author and pastor Reverend J B Crowther will speak at Meany hall Sunday afternoon at 4. Tickets for next week's University of Washington Stadium pageant are selling briskly with seating moved closer to the stands.
Norman N Wardall filed for county auditor on Saturday. Clarke J Munger filed for county treasurer. Other filings include Paul W Houser senator List district, William James Croakill representative 45th district, C G Austin justice of the peace Seattle precinct, James Hart justice of the peace Christopher precinct, William A Gilmore senator 87th district, and J M Clapp representative 47th district.
Anna Samuelson files for divorce from John Samuelson in superior court alleging marital strife. The complaint accuses him of saying a red headed woman is excess baggage and that no one could get along with her.
Maj Herbert W. Meters was selected Thursday night by the local Reserve Officers association to represent Beattie sector at the national convention in Washington D C this September.
Veterans attending the 1st Division reunion will wear civilian clothes as the uniform of the day. The event runs August 18 through 20 in Beattie and is directed by O. W. Gehmita in response to veterans inquiries.
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