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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1922
Page
4
A testimonial style note claims wide acceptance of a asthma and hay fever remedy. It promises a free ten day trial with a penny payment if satisfied, or nothing if not. Clyde Leavengood of Rosedale Kansas endorses the product and provides a mailing address.
An advertisement asserts Uric Acid causes joint and nerve issues and links to rheumatism, kidney strain, and sleeplessness. It promotes Buchu and Marshmallow Compound as the best solvent, claiming rapid relief and restoration after a single bottle, selling via Spokane Drug Co. and drug stores.
An old newspaper ad promotes a tonic as a blood builder and piles cure. It claims quick relief with a free 10 day treatment from W F Darlington at 464 Kirwood? Kansas City area, asking readers to mail for the trial and pay $2 if cured. It also markets Joyner Drug Co products in Spokane with $1 and $2 bottles.
The board discussed teacher salaries with Dr. Sharples opposing a wage cut plan. President Croson defended minimal increases, noting the education department absorbed $88 000 in extra costs and would not dismiss teachers. McNeil faced scrutiny over janitor hiring and was voted to be instructed on hiring practices.
W J Santmyer a school board member defends proposed teacher pay cuts saying meetings showed a majority would sacrifice to keep salaries, arguing fair pay for all and criticizing propaganda. He notes possible loss of 75 teachers and urges balanced cuts affecting all classes.
In New York, "Mother" Anne Tamberello pledges her girlhood earrings as a widow's mite to aid a new trial for her son Angelo, the state's youngest condemned murderer. She yells prayers and begs for aid as crowds gather, raising funds after his delay from Sing Sing's electric chair.
A senate movement to reopen the Newberry case forms an insurgent group to seek new evidence linking Truman H. M. Newberry to large 1918 Michigan senatorial expenditures. A motion may be filed if investors' hopes materialize, with Democratic and other leaders split on timing.
The Senate introduced a naval appropriations bill proposing about 294.3 million dollars, roughly 42 million more than the House figure, with overall allocations below Navy estimates and last year’s. Key senate increases cover continuing construction, new aircraft, and pay, while Mare Island funding was trimmed and Pier 4 at Puget Sound eyed for expansion.
A byline from Schenectady notes Prof James W Mayon of Union College reports X ray can determine offspring sex in banana fly eggs and alter heredity. he doubts immediate human use. Separate item: Mrs Irene Adier Stephenson, wife of Grant I Stephenson, obtains divorce on desertion grounds in Milwaukee with custody of three children and share of a 406000 trust. husband rumored in Seattle.
Fingerprints on the bloody ax handle are examined as detectives chase a clue to Miss Alice Mallett’s murder at a girls home. Bloodhounds lose a trail in a bog north of the city while suspects are questioned and witnesses examined.
Joshua Sykes arrives in Denver to resume leadership of the Temple of David after 18 months in federal prison on a draft evasion conviction. His release follows a courtroom alienation suit won by Marie Fried, his claimed queen, in a high profile case. The couple’s daughter born last August accompanies them as preparations begin for a large celebration next Tuesday.
More than 700 Nobles of the Mystic Shrine departed Friday for the annual convention in San Francisco. Visitors from across the country enjoyed a lively day in Seattle with their red fezzes adding a festive touch to downtown streets.
Seattle closes its first radio show at 1 oclock Saturday night with hundreds of wireless enthusiasts visiting the Dreamland pavilion to view exhibits. The standout item is the Radio Bug, a tiny car steered entirely by wireless control under the Specialista in charge.
In Denver 92 year old union advocate Mother Jones discusses wage cuts for miners and railroad workers. She questions salary reductions for bankers lawyers judges and politicians while noting miners will likely unite and endure for coal.
In Los Angeles on June 10, spokesmen for 32 Klansmen released on bond voiced dissent over indictments tied to a raid on Inglewood. Nathan A. Baker, jailed for alleged organization, claims he is being made the goat as others push for his retention while Baker argues the plot charges are unfounded.
Northwestern connections center a romance among Obenchain Burch and Madalynne Connor Obenchain. Madalynne wed Burch during estrangement from Kennedy, sought divorce to marry him, but Kennedy’s father opposed. After delays and shattered faith, Kennedy was killed by two strangers while Madalynne’s devotion drew Burch west then arrest followed a train trip east.
Chicago socialite Mary Landon Baker announced she will marry Allister McCormick at Weltheridge within two or three weeks after previously postponing the wedding. McCormick left Paris to join Baker in London for the ceremony.
Federal Prohibition Director Roy Co. Lyle heads to San Francisco to pursue higher-level figures in a liquor smuggling ring exposed by a carload shipment billed as furniture from Vancouver to Los Angeles. In Los Angeles four men, including ex Seattle police sergeant T. J. Clark, face charges. Assist Prohibition Director W. M. Whitney continues Northwest investigations with John Salzman held for a June 19 hearing. Pearl O’Neall to be examined by U S Commissioner K W McClelland amid rum smuggling suspicions. Meanwhile King County Anti-Tuberculosis League plans two fresh air camps at Lemple near Liberty Bay, opening June 19 to aid 20 plus undernourished children through five weeks of rest, nutrition, and recreation.
In Cincinnati on June 10, labor leaders at the AFL gathering warned of a deep national crisis. They cited coal and railroad strikes, employer wage cuts without price relief, and a perceived lack of sympathy in Congress and official circles as dangers to the country's economic future.
A sharp earthquake shock was felt in Salinas at 657 a.m. today. No damage was reported. The tremor caused brief concern among residents but no injuries or structural harm were noted. Local officials urged calm and no aftershocks were recorded at press time.
Washington June 10 Formation of the United States Grain Growers sales corporation a subsidiary to handle grain sales for farmers will be announced today by James K Mason vice president of the Grain Growers association Mason said at senate sub committee hearings on the Kenyon resolution that $50 000 had been advanced for the new concern and financial backing totaling a million dollars assured if needed Also Seattle teachers will host an honorary banquet for retiring school superintendent Frank B Cooper Monday evening at the Masonic temple Harvard Ave and Pine St
George Freeman 72 once jailed across San Quentin and Sing Sing has spent most of the last 35 years in prison reflecting a long crime record in New York.
Henry W. Powell of the Depositors Protective Association, speaking for 22 000 defrauded depositors of the Scandinavian American Bank of Seattle, urged the Republican platform committee at Chehalis to adopt a banking reform plank. He called the 1917 guaranty law a fraud and said drastic action is needed to prevent future disasters.
Mrs. Molla Mallory avenges a prior loss by defeating British women's champion Mrs. W. K. Beamish 63 6 4 in the North London championship final held in London on June 10.
Funeral services for 68 year old Mrs Elizabeth Rohifs who died Thursday at her home 206 Ward Street will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Kenney-Watson undertaking parlors. She was the wife of D Robbifs of Seattle and had lived there 43 years.
The Knights of Pythias will take their band to the county home at Georgetown Sunday to furnish a musical entertainment at 2 30 p m.
May or Brown will confer next week with A. W. Leonard of Puget Sound Light and Power and Stone Webster interests regarding the $16,000,000 street car purchase. Brown announced the conference to discuss a proposed fare reduction and to avoid pressuring a rewrite of the contract. He said bridge work would be tackled when appropriate and stressed seeking the best advisory on the railway problem.
Delegates to the Rotary clubs international convention in Hollywood toured movie studios during sightseeing. The format sessions closed with Raymond M. Havens of Kansas City elected as international president. Maiden, Mass. won the largest attendance prize and Cleveland, Ohio the top women's delegation. Detroit and St. Louis were named as front runners for the next host city.
Frank Tiffany a bass singer will headline The Wayfarer at a Burten Commercial club entertainment on Saturday. Mrs A F G Ehstein and Miss Alice Walters present a character song sketch. Walters is known as the baby bird.
Former Blaine residents will hold a picnic at Woodland Park on Saturday starting at 3 p.m. The event features games and entertainment for attendees.
Guy Brinton Barham, a Los Angeles newspaper publisher, died in London from heart failure after surgery to remove a tonsil gland. He had been touring Europe with his wife and young daughter when throat trouble began and consulted Dr. Phillip Franklin, a renowned throat specialist and former California associate.
The council will confirm George F. Russell as superintendent of public utilities and Robert L. Proctor as head of the building department. A Friday postponement occurred as some members left for the Republican state convention in Chehalis.
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