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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1922
Page
13
Post-election chatter centers on Gattis as possible replacement for Claude Ram who faces term limits. Angounty treasurer William A. and ex-commissioner McKenzie named among contenders with R. M. Lawrences and James T. Jones also discussed.
The notice calls for Alfred Chapman to return home to 1614 W Siriat as Nancy Chapman regrets the severing of their marriage. It describes her heartbreak and urges him to come back with promises of reconciliation and kindness.
Farland a county property agent in South Beattie and H Paul a Des Moines real estate dealer join I G Oharra a Rainier boulevard grocer and state senator in discuss ing how the county fight will center on commissionerships. Of seven elective county officers eligible for another term only Sheriff Matt Starwich has opposition. Rob ert Hodge former sheriff and 1912 progressive governor hopeful is out after Matt’s job. Treasurer Gaines and Assessor Frank Hull are not running again with Gaines aiming for county commissioner and Hull not seeking any office.
Washington June 16 The Smith McNary reclamation bill gains unlikely backing as over 20 senators reply to data from B F Maine Seattle showing Western irrigation benefits. Letters pledged favorable views, while a reclamation dinner for Western lawmakers led by Albert Lindley was postponed due to William Spry absence.
School Director EB F Taylor says he voted to cut teacher pay because he sought other ways to save money but found none. He defends the move by noting a public demand and asks the American Legion Interpost educational committee to show how the same savings could be achieved by different methods. A recall effort by the Legion is being organized, but Taylor says he is not worried.
An opinion handed down Thursday at Mayor Brown's request states the police department may be required to police city parks harbors and wharves. Mayor Brown considers eliminating park and harbor police. the general force would assume these duties.
Wanda von Kettler notes Georgie, a former Star newsboy sixteen years ago, now George Sharp, in Seattle as Oliver Morosco's Able's Irish Rose manager. He praises his rise, recalls past stages with Anglin and O'Hare, and invites The Star family to his lobby greeting before a Mayo engagement.
The Sanity League of America opened state headquarters in Frye hotel as F G Walker of San Francisco plans to gather names for a nationwide petition to amend the Volstead Act. He says 1.6 million names from 25 states exist and 100,000,000 dollars is spent enforcing prohibition yearly. He argues for light wines and beer to boost employment and national debt relief.
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