13 Jun 1922
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1922
Page
1
A jumble of fictional snippets and light commentaries from a newspaper page. Mentions a golf report from Victoria B C a new writer June Amur at The Star jokes about Swiss cheese Eskimo pies and a matador training in Los Angeles. Also notes on city parks lighting a June bride and political jabs about poll tax and tobacco.
Everett high school honors a 12 year perfect attendance by Harry W. Rymond who graduates and plans to enter the University of Washington. Teachers call the record unique in city history as he worked while saving $800 to fund college for next year.
The Star presents a matrimonial sweepstakes where couples submit essays on why they want to marry for a free wedding and prizes from Standard Furniture. A single man is disqualified for not having a bride and urged to find a partner before reentry. The grand wedding is planned for Friday June 30 at the Standard Furniture Co. showroom in Seattle.
In Los Angeles on June 13 the trial of Madalynne Obenchain heard the state describe a death watch kept by Obenchain and Arthur C. Burch over John Belton Kennedy who was killed in an ambush near Beverly Glen. Madalynne sat with downcast eyes as witnesses testified to wavering signals from a hotel room opposite Kennedy’s office. The last census noted 6,445,366 farms in the United States.
Rumors Tuesday say Judge William Hickman Moore, recently defeated for reelection to the Seattle city council, may become counsel for the port commission after resignation of Robinson Murphy Murphine. Cotterill hints Moore is under consideration while confirming no decision until July first. several lawyers seek the six thousand dollar yearly post, with Cotterill able to influence the outcome.
At Sea Cliff Park Ontario on Point Pelee a large Potawatomi gathering threatens possible conflict as they push toward the government park. Canadian mounted police rush from across the province to reach the point for negotiations after the tribe left Walpole Island reservation.
New York June 11 reports puzzling spiritualist oil works claimed to be directed by 12 dead artists led by Della Robbins. Miss F Marion Spore a Michigan graduate and practicing dentist says spirits guide layers of oil creating dreamlike castles and temples. She denies attending seances but says her mother's spirit directs her and the artists project their thoughts into her paintings.
Police pursued Omaha maniac Ius Grimes after the murder of Mr and Mrs Gerhard Blomster in Missouri. Witness Perry Engwall identified a suspect from a photo as a man resembling the killer seen prowling by a wooded hill where the bodies were found.
On Wingsmouth Copyrizh a 1922 serial follows Quy Garrick and wireless expert Dick Defoe chasing a gang after a spectacular radio dance holdup near New York. Ruth Walden faces danger as she rides toward the Sea Vamp yacht houseboat and a feared figure, Glenn Buckley, amid swift turnpike chases and dusty roads.
In Fayet teville on June 13 Senator Joseph T. Robinson pressed a frank U S position toward Japan during the University of Arkansas semi centennial event. He defended U S right to immigration and land rules, opposed racial equality concessions, and criticized the four power treaty as weak for American interests.
Walter W. Hoyt was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Tom Morgan on the East highway road Tuesday and charged with speeding at 50 miles per hour.
Grand jury probe into Patrolman Charles Legate death continues with potential indictments looming. The mystery witness, sought in Pierce County, may testify about a bootlegger connection and a planned robbery, tying to Walsh’s inquest account of Legate’s alleged soliciting a smuggling scheme.
Four men died when an ammonia tank exploded at Parker Webb packing plant in Detroit. Fire followed, wrecking engine and refrigeration rooms and filling the plant with gas. Firemen in gas masks fought to reach workers but were driven back by flames. blaze threatened adjacent buildings.
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