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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1922
Page
1
Elizabeth Irwin ten, called America's youngest mother, again declined to identify the baby's father. Authorities from two counties and a grand jury probing the mystery heard her insist she has no boy friends. The infant, a healthy seven pound boy, is the step-son of Rev. L. W. Irwin.
A jumble of clippings notes a burglary on £ 02 Seneca street stealing $1,000 in valuables while Mrs. Calder bathes. It also mocks political figures and editorials, with satire on Poindexter and a quip about milk prices rising to 13 cents a quart in Seattle, amid drought rumors.
Seattle allegations claim Superior Judge Daniel H. Carey of Colville faced charges of being intoxicated on the bench June 23. He declined to comment, saying he would not enter the controversy and would let opposing counsel speak.
A peaceful country weekend unravels into a bizarre tragedy as Tony Gillingham pieces together clues in a complex murder mystery. The house becomes a maze of theories and hidden evidence.
Taylor charged with pressuring for Newtonian encyclopedia deals while Cole, the superintendent, alleged Taylor sought to sway the school board toward his firm. The dispute involved the New International Encyclopedia from Dodd, Mead & Co., and ties to the Taylor Book Co. Miller's name appeared as the broker.
A special examination for the playground inspector position was announced by the Seattle civil service bureau on Saturday. The duties include supervising playground activities and maintaining grounds.
Virginia Eeperon and Marjorie Carlson, both winners in The State contest, swam out to the battleship Pennsylvania in Elliott Bay to prove their bathing suits could be worn beyond display. They boarded after tea in the officers mess, then returned with Carlson’s mother. Both modeled for Olympia Knitting Mills during the merchants convention.
Chief W B Severyns announces next week will bring wholesale dismissals of patrolmen sergeants lieutenants and captains as part of an anti vice crackdown. He says city cannot be cleaned in a night and promises time for subordinates to reform amid legacy Gate scandal. The move follows general orders holding all ranks accountable.
Washington reports a tentative railroad settlement as President Harding completes a written compromise plan. The coal committee begins rationing, with officials confident of avoiding a fuel shortage even if the coal strike continues. White House expects quick approval from executives and unions, with final steps anticipated by Tuesday.
Grapo the police dog famed for sniffing liquor got loose during a walk on Saturday morning. He pulled a dry squad officer up James street toward Third Avenue and into the Lyon Building. A plumber and an alcohol lamp emerged from a lawyer's office after Grapo signaled a possible clue.
A July 29 blast in a downtown business block killed James A. Hatfield of Omaha and injured more than a dozen. An electricity shock killed Hatfield as he aided victims in a hotel fire sparked by a restaurant stove explosion that ignited 25 gallons of gasoline, destroying three wooden buildings and gutting the Viaduct hotel.
New York July 29 Mathilde McCormick sailed on the White Star liner Majestic toward an omen laden meeting with Max Oser former Swiss livery stable proprietor of Zurich. She declined to reveal plans saying she would follow her own course. It is believed the couple may wed on the continent this fall. Cyrus McCormick also sailed aboard the Majestic.
The Canadian government steamer Cana dian Rover was refloated at 9 oclock this morning after resting on a bar in Portier Pass twenty miles from Nanaimo. She was en route from Ocean Falls to San Francisco with 4 cargo of paper and was entering Ladysmith for coal when she struck in dense fog. By 11 oclock she was alongside the dock taking bunkers and would proceed on her voyage.
The STAR classified pages urge constant ads by merchants, noting readers study ads thoroughly. Advertisers are reminded that daily want ads offer variety and quality, leading to successful deals as readers commit to STAR notices.
Washington July 29 The inquiry into personal financial interests of certain senators in the Fordney McCumber tariff bill was urged by Senator Caraway Arkansas in a resolution. Nominated senators denied any improper stake and demanded proof. The debate touched on votes on rice duties and wool, with several lawmakers denying ownership or ties to affected goods.
Preparations for the 1922 Wayfarer season highlight a spectacular closing performance branded as the most gorgeous yet. An estimated 17,500 spectators attended the evening, with 8,000 expected for the military and veterans night featuring Admiral Eberle and Hanford MacNider.
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