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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1922
Page
1
Audrey Stevens notices Mr. Cayley in the sunlit hall as Mark Ablett awaits his Australian brother. The scene hints at family secrets and a quiet tense mood in the summer estate.
A fragmented 1911 snapshot hints at Mayor’s office chatter, a city clean-up led by Chief Severyns targeting bootleggers, and wry commentary on Seattle culture including flappers, prohibition, and radio humor. Mentions Mathilde McCormick sailing to Switzerland and Mount Rainier climbs.
Boland, secretary to Eamonn de Valera and a top Sinn Fein leader, refused to surrender and fought government troops. He was seriously wounded and taken to a hospital under guard as Michael Collins government forces hunted for Boland and de Valera over weeks. The noted shoe clerk rose to prominence in the insurgents and raised funds from the United States.
Los Angeles July 1 The jury weighing Madalynne Obenchain's fate remained deadlocked at six to six after 66 hours of deliberation Foreman Paddock said agreement seemed impossible A juror suggested full discussion of all evidence and asked if the foreman could be replaced Judge Schenck ordered more time in lockup while counsel considers the motions
The city council scheduled to consider James D. Blackwell for confirmation as city engineer with broad expectation the nomination will be ratified. Mayor Brown had not received the incumbent A. H. Dimock’s resignation by Monday morning. No move was planned to push through Health Commissioner H. M. Read’s removal this week. A prior vote had stopped Read’s removal. Maniac seized following a knife assault in St. Patrick’s cathedral, frightening 1,500 attendees in New York.
A tank at the People's Light & Gas Co exploded in Chicago on July 31 injuring about forty people, many seriously. The blast shattered windows and sent fire shooting hundreds of feet, scorching bystanders. Twenty six were hospitalized. the tank remained intact and most victims are expected to recover.
In Parliament Lloyd George announced a plan to aid the United States in preventing smuggling, proposing a reciprocal search pact within the 12 mile limit. The move follows American concerns that officials cannot stop liquor from the West Indies.
Roald Amundsen may be forced to postpone his Arctic air crossing until next June, per son Leon Amundsen in Christiania. The Maud has left Point Hope to drift the polar sea, and the airplane has shi fted to the American schooner Holmes for transport to Point Barrow. If delays persist, Amundsen and the crew will winter at Point Barrow.
Fresno police sergeant J. M. Hardensook was shot and killed early today. He was found by fellow officers coming to his aid and died before making a statement. The assailant's identity remained unknown this morning.
The text notes a 26 percent drop in the assessed valuation of personal property in Seattle for the current year, compared with last year, as estimated by County Assessor Frank W. Mull.
Chicago July 31 Despite strong opposition rail peace will result from conferences at New York and Chicago Tuesday. Western rail executives head for New York to meet 148 railroads while union chiefs gather in Chicago optimistic.
Forty Eastern carrier presidents gathered in New York at the Metropolitan to discuss appealing to President Harding for 30 days to meet strike conditions and prove coal can move without federal intervention. The plan aims to avert federal takeover while showing capacity to resume shipments.
M Ulrickson, about 36, crushed under a ton of rock salt when the hoist broke at hold No 1 on the Admiral line steam ship Admiral Dewey. Co Bayard narrowly escaped, both men were laying a net for cargo when the load jammed sixteen feet high. Rope snapped, Ulrickson died before extraction. He leaves a widow and a four year old son. Body at the morgue.
Three auto crashes Sunday near Seattle left a policeman, a deputy sheriff, and a boy dead or dying. Injured include Patrolman Edward Henry 33 Fractured back. Deputy Sheriff Asa Lee 64 fracture skull. Ernest Sorenson 13 fracture skull. Mrs Asa Lee arm and hip. Deputy Sheriff C H Kearney and Mrs Kearney with minor injuries. Mrs P Olson slight cuts. Henry was run down on List and Rainier by an unlicensed car. Lee and Kearney party overturned in gravel. Sorenson’s crash occurred near Auburn en route to a picnic. he was reported dying.
Police investigate multiple crashes over the weekend in Tacoma. Patrolman C C Howard was run over after stopping a car for glaring headlights. Shelton men Ben Silverman Joe Ashley and H W Anderson were hospitalized after colliding with a Camp Lewis bus. James Hansen and J Yarlett were also hurt. Foggy conditions contributed to the Saturday night accidents.
Mrs. Carrie Catalina was stabbed in the throat and chest at her home 618 Sixth Ave Sunday night. Police searched for her husband, laborer Catalina of 1764 Rainier Ave, who was separated from her and believed to have attacked in a jealous fit. The bleeding woman was rushed to city hospital where doctors fought to save her life. Landlord J B Wiley rushed to aid after hearing her scream.
William Wigmore reported theft of several hundred dollars in jewelry from his home at 809 N 47th St Monday. A Marasigan of 1114 Sixth Ave reported loss of clothing valued at $100 in a burglary Sunday.
Trent and Mrs Greenhow died in a wreck near Columba Valley after missing a turn and tumbling down a precipice. Treat, 56, formerly from Maine and Cornell graduate, died instantly. his life and career are recalled as a celebrated horseman and social leader in Seattle and the Northwest. The coroner ruled the death accidental after a Vedder Crossing arrival by Mrs Greenhow.
Seattle real estate ads offer a 5 room new bungalow on a 125 ft lot three blocks from the streetcar line. Priced at 1500 with 160 down and 20 monthly payments including interest, advertised as a genuine bargain in the Star Classifieds.
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