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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1922
Page
5
In St. Cloud Minnesota on July 29 marshal George Williams of Long Prairie was shot and killed during a bank robbery at the Hewitt state bank. Williams and a deputy posse exchanged rifle fire with four bandits who escaped in a car and fled into dense woods.
Seven and five men remained deadlocked in a murder trial as reports state the jury requested further testimony at about 10 PM. The judge warned a verdict would not be reached for hours, while the defendant Keefe remained in her cell expressing no hope of acquittal. The tally suggested division with a majority leaning toward acquittal though precise votes were uncertain.
The discussion features senators Bursum Caraway Stanfield and Gooding debating wool and rice tariff measures. Caraway cites personal stake in wool, while others question votes tied to emergency tariff bills and fabric weight rules. The roll call on wool rates ends tied 24 to 24, reflecting a split within the finance committee.
A robbery occurred between Friday and Saturday at a store and sub post office in Hull and Dayton area. Loot was about 209 dollars, including 15 dollars in stamps and 5 dollars of cash from a small post box, with groceries and merchandise also taken.
Fragmentary clipping contrasts editorials about forests and woodpeckers with vivid social vignettes. It mentions a 1732 era flapper and a grim musing that knowledge alone cannot spare one from death, ending with a truncated town improvement list.
A historical look at the 1920 1927 railroad wage decisions and the dispute over wage differentials. It covers the transportation act Section 207 dy, the railway labor board's wage reductions, minority and majority positions, and the push to restore seniority and living standards amid a national strike.
Miss Susan C Hohmann a Seattle attorney filed for prosecuting attorney on the republican ticket challenging incumbent Malcolm Douglas in a bid for re election She is the first candidate to oppose Douglas who notes his one term in office Hohmann a 12 year Seattle taxpayer earned her law degree from the University of Washington in 1920 She rose to prominence defending Mrs Ivy Osborne in a murder case that led to a jury disagreement before the case was dismissed.
M. Vauclain president Baldwin Locomotive works told Seattle Chamber of Commerce that the city has ready industrial sites with rail, streets, and water facilities. He said Riberia will become a major world market and Seattle will gain from the goods interchange between the two countries.
Cheyenne July 20 Bel Strickland of Fort Worth Texas was crowned the champion all around cowgirl of the world. She captured the McAlpine trophy as the best rodeo rider at Frontier Days celebration which closed yesterday Lorena Trickey of Pendleton Oregon was the 1921 champion.
In Medford Jackson County voters crowd the recall election for Sheriff C. B. Terrill amid claims of Ku Klux Klan backing against Terrill. Candidate D Lowe tied to Klansman seeks the sheriff post as tensions rise and a grand jury probes night rider abuses delaying hearings. Arthur Burr, a Black bootblack, may testify Monday after reporting rough treatment.
Captain of Detectives Tennant is pressed by rumors after his refusal to accept the grand jury verdict that Legate was murdered. Chief Severyna reportedly withholds removal for now while other top police officials face dismissal. Hans Dabman inspector may be replaced next week by Lieutenant Harry O'Brien as successor.
Washington reports Coal Age warns coal operators against exploiting buyers as prices surge. The piece notes July spot prices around 3.60 a ton at mines and an average near 5.67 a ton in markets, with broader industry concern over profiteering while some producers maintain fair pricing amid industry tensions.
In Roseville July 2 officials await a Pacific line response after Big Four executives served an ultimatum. About three hundred armed guards are posted in the yards, fueling discontent among workers and raising fears of disorder amid the labor dispute.
Federal Judge Jeremiah Neterer opens a case against the Great Northern Railway in a Saturday session to end the strike. Thomas Palmer argues for a temporary injunction to limit picketing to one person at each yard gate within 660 feet.
In San Francisco a telegram to President Harding from Benjamin Marsh of the farmers' national conference in Washington holds Attorney General Daugherty responsible for the railroad strike. Marsh accuses Daugherty of failing to follow presidential orders to investigate charges that railroads mulched the public and urges Daugherty's removal and a compensation appropriation for produce and fruitgrowers harmed by the strike.
TAZEWELL Tenn July 29 De nial that striking miners from the Kentucky fields had invaded the mining districts of East Tennessee and precipitated riots was made by Sheriff Williams of Claiborne county here today. Mines in Claiborne county are idle while miners are on strike, but there has been no disorder, Williams said.
Captain N K Villa testified about the Hawaii Maru collision with the Calista in Elliott Bay. Federal inspectors heard multiple witnesses to determine fault with a final ruling expected early next week after stenographic reports are reviewed by supervising inspector William Fisher.
The Wallingford Commercial Club announced picnic plans to be held Thursday, August 3, at Woodland Park. The banquet will precede games and sports with a featured ball game between Wallingford merchants and Bolcom Canal Lumber Co. A brief address by Mayor E B Brown will follow the banquet.
Farle M. Casey of Casey Advertising agency returns to Seattle with his wife and son after a five week business and pleasure trip in California.
Western railroad executives reject any settlement that restores seniority to the shopmen who walked out. At a New York meeting next Tuesday the managers will demand strikers return to the bottom when work resumes. Union leaders expect a Chicago meeting of shop craft chairmen to back President Harding's plan placing strikers behind nonstriking workers but ahead of pickets. Western roads have led the open shop fight, while other lines may grant restored seniority.
On a scheduled day, 148 railway executives meeting in New York to evaluate the Harding compromise and 90 shop craft union officers gathering in Chicago to decide acceptance. The exact text of the proposal will be presented to both groups for review.
Washington announces a government ban on coal exports except in great emergencies as part of fuel conservation during the mine strike. Secretary Hoover disclosed the measure today.
In Philadelphia on July 29 miners and operators from central competitive fields will meet in a direct peace conference to end the coal war now in its 130th day. Miners chief John L Lewin says the hour of settlement is at hand, though exact date not confirmed.
Serious rioting broke out in Chicago during a strike at the Illinois Central Burnside shops. A picket named Clifford was shot and wounded by U S Marshal Morgan who said a gang threatened strikebreakers. Railroad official George Wilson, a strikebreaker, was beaten and abducted. no trace found.
Heywood Broun hails The Red House Mystery as a top murder tale since Sherlock Holmes. The Star will publish the first installment on Monday July 31.
Mayor B. J. Brown requests Arthur H. Dimock to quit as city engineer and plans to name James D. Blackwell as successor. Some sources say Carl F. Unhden was Brown's preferred choice, but Unhden reportedly declined. Dimock expected to resign promptly.
Severe flood remnants from a cloudburst inundated shores of homes and washed out bridges around Cherry Creek and the South Platte river near Denver. Property damage runs into thousands of dollars as the flood recedes today.
Tworoger testifies he saw no facial distress in Judge Carey during the case and deposition visit. Other affidavits from local attorneys FE KR Taylor Warren Tewis and John J Jamieson allege fault with Judge Carey while noting his nervous temperament and possible impatience may be misinterpreted by strangers.
In Chicago a bid to oust union boss “Big Tim” Murphy sparked a labor council storm. Fred Mader resigned as head of the Chicago Building Trades council but agreed to serve as temporary president while a successor is chosen amid trial over murder charges related to a police officer’s death.
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