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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1922
Page
12
Taft California March 9 reports say Mrs May W Barnes rooming house proprietor was run from town by white robed night riders. She was given one day to gather belongings and complied neighbors say a band surrounded her home Friday night and told her to close up and get out.
Los Angeles March 9 Ku Klux Klan grand goblin WH Bam Coburn announced he was traveling to Kern County oil fields to investigate disturbances linked to night riders. He denied Klan involvement and claimed 3 000 members in Kern County will be mobilized to confront terrorists.
A deputy sheriff task force served grand jury subpoenas in Maricopa and surrounding districts. Officials citizens and night riders suspects were ordered to appear tomorrow as the inquiry targets raids and activities of the night riders. A deputy said 300 subpoenas would be served by nightfall, with mayors and police of Maricopa Taft and Fellows among those summoned.
J. Siegel of Yakima visited Seattle to buy equipment for a new $20,000 restaurant in Yakima. He says Central Washington business is good and fruit prices are favorable for the 1921 crop. The upstairs cafe will be beside the Yakima Thrust Co. building and seat 300 patrons.
H. S. Turner proposes employing a high class manager to supervise utility departments and coordinate services as a key platform plank. He favors a five cent fare with a two cent transfer clause to be implemented.
The piece argues Holland loans in the United States while Germany seeks gold to pay indemnities. It links Dutch withdrawals to German competition, German prices, and a global shift toward credit exports.
A satirical IRS style transcript mocks deductions and exemptions with odd entries and names such as Homer G Brew. It jokes about partnership income, piracy of styles, club dues, and a mistaken tax balance claiming the government owes $14.78 for 1970.
The trial features Ralph Obenchain listening as a defense reads a passionate letter alleged to be from Kennedy to Madalynne Obenchain. Tears stain her cheeks as she recalls romance and tragedy, with the letter describing longing and darkness. The original letter is lost.
Kent dispatch reports Mrs. John Reed mother of three who swallowed corrosive poison in a despondent fit. She repented and took an antidote immediately, prolonging her life by 14 days before dying.
Princess Mary and Viscount Lascelles departed London for Paris today to spend several days shopping before the honeymoon voyage to Florence continues.
The proposal envisions a 120 loom silk mill to employ about 600 workers, largely women and girls. Butterworth notes Seattle stores sold 480000 yards of taffetas and satins in 1921, at about 2.25 per yard, and argues production could be done locally with partial funding raised regionally. Eastern experts would supply the remainder.
The testimony details a Seattle couple's strained marriage after claims of infidelity and secrecy. Mrs. Rinkenberger recounts discovering letters and money packed away, a fire over burned receipts, and a request to start anew as she contends with accusations of distrust. The trial of the suit is before Judge John B. Davidson in Kittitas County Superior Court.
Washington reports the fate of the soldier bonus center stage as President Harding heads to a seaside vacation. Republican members of the Ways and Means Committee plan to press for a definite veto stance on the loan certificate bonus bill, possibly sending a delegate south or writing a joint letter. If vetoed, Congress may pivot to a sales tax or drop the bonus, matching the president’s insistence the funding require a sales tax. Summer heat rises as the Eiffel Tower story appears unrelated.
James G. Walker, representing Eastern lines, told the U S railroad labor board that high wages keep carriers able to run only for immediate needs. He warned that as business resumes there will be a backlog of locomotives and cars needing serviceable condition.
Federal Prohibition Director Toy Co. Lyle protests the quick release of three suspects arrested in a raid on the Tuscano cafe in Tacoma Tuesday night. Robert Gentill and Ernest Saverini were jailed, while Mrs Gentill was taken to the city jail, with officials seeking their detention for inquiry. Lyle says the trio were freed within an hour despite the request. Gentill allegedly boasted of protection from the Pierce County sheriff and Tacoma police.
A Norwegian steamer Sisto has been bound for St Johns since mid February, now in port with supplies nearly exhausted.
In one of the era’s largest prohibition raids, 15 men and 5 women were taken into custody at 2422 Madison St early Thursday. Two sergeants and eight patrolmen escorted the prisoners to the city jail. All but the proprietor Karl Wendell, 26, were freed on 75 dollar bail. Wendell posted 200 dollars. Large quantities of liquor beer and bottles were seized.
A southwest storm warning was ordered displayed at 7 30 a m Thursday at all North Pacific seacoast stations. The storm near Sitka Alaska is strong and will bring moderate to fresh southerly gales today and tonight.
Federal grand jury convenes March 20 under Judge Jeremiah Neterer. The item notes facial muscle use: 12 muscles for a smile and 64 for a frown, reflecting a humorous aside adjacent to the legal scheduling.
Mrs Isabella Jones widow of Prof M F Jones Seattle pioneer faces a $22 500 suit in superior court alleging she was misled by her attorneys into giving away half of a $45 000 estate. Attorneys George W Gregory Day Karr and H G Button are named as defendants. A second complaint asks cancellation of a $5 000 attorney fees note. The first suit claims Gregory told Mrs Jones she must transfer half the estate to the husband’s nieces and nephews who died intestate, a claim she says proved false.
Western Union in holdings two undelivered wires due to missing addresses. One to A A Algnae from Jake at Syracuse New York concerns a death. The other from Ethel Van Dusen Bakersfield California addressed to A Dodge also regarding a death.
New York March 9 Judge Wan servogel fixed March 20 as the trial date for George L Tex Rickard promoter charged by four girls in a criminal court proceeding yesterday.
Washington reports a worsening Democratic split over the four power Pacific treaty as opponents seek Woodrow Wilson’s stance. Senators debate whether the ex president should publicly back rejection and whether his position is clear. Rival factions push to keep pressure on the pact with renewed vigour.
An examination for an assistant observer in the U S weather bureau will be held on March 22. Interested persons should consult the secretary of the U S civil service board at the Seattle post office.
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