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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1922

Page

13

Girls Testimony Is Unshaken in Tornado Toll

Reported tornadoes across the South and Louisiana in the past hours left dozens dead and many injured. Fatalities occurred in Sulphur, Gowen, Arkansas, Jefferson, Lonoke County, Corinth, and other areas as storms swept multiple states. In New Orleans and Baton Rouge regions, casualties included both white and Black residents with widespread damage.

Louisiana Gowen Oklo Jefferson Lonokecoun Arkansas Bncaexan West Corinth Mis New Orleans Baton Rouge Parish

Trial details in Hamer dope case and witness testimony

The proceedings reveal testimony about a Gordon hotel stay and potential illicit practices. Sergt Zimmerman is named in relation to custody and surveillance, while other witnesses recount calls and visits. The government rested its case after a lengthy cross examination and a defense motion for dismissal was denied.

The Gordon Sergt. Zimmerman California Fulton Namie Hamer Joe Litle Mille Joe Millie Joe Hille Fulton Fulton Mr. Hamer

Story of Mae Butchart on Hamer narcotics case in Seattle

Mae Butchart testifies under oath about meetings with federal officer Augustus Hamer beginning December, leading to drug use and exchanges at the Bybee hotel and Spring Lodge. She describes morphine and yenshee received, multiple aliases, and later legal detention. cross-exam there and details of investigators and witnesses.

Hammer Hamer Patton Nellie Hatehart May Homer Babe Mae Butchart Treasury Augustus B. Hamer J. F. Falkner U. S Westminster Apartments Met Ile Spring Lodge Yvonne Marquere

Railroad Strike Talk Spurs Wage Fight Warnings

Cleveland reports forecast of a bitter wage dispute between railroads and employees that could trigger a general strike. Brotherhoods cancel regional wage conferences, signaling an escalation while Washington is involved. The page also notes a court hearing and a Port Angeles snow report with Forks four feet deep.

Cleveland Port Angeles Forks

Rebels Crushed as Johannesburg Stronghold Falls

In Johannesburg area, government forces announce capture of the last rebel stronghold after a bombardment. About 4000 prisoners rounded up at Prakpan and Fordaburgr area. many coerced. Government says disaffected zones now under control though some pockets remain to be rounded up.

Johannesburg Fordsburg Childern Fordaburgr Prakpan

Leaders Move to Unseat Gillett Over Bonus Gag Rule

Washington March 15. A plot to remove Representative Gillett as speaker if he refuses to back a gag rule on the bonus bill is under way in the House. Secret plans involve Benus friends meeting while Gillett returns with President Harding to Florida to push the measure without amendments and, if he resists, to remove him from the chair.

Washington Atto Massachusetts Gillett Harding Florida

Olive Tablets Offer Relief From Constipation

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets provide a gentler laxative effect without calomel. The ads claim the tablets soothe the liver and bowels, curbing constipation and torpid liver with no griping. Users report fewer bad breath symptoms and improved energy after nightly use.

Edwards Calomel Eadwards Dr. Edwards Theatime Ilsa

Treaty vote to be close in Senate showdown

Washington March 16 The fate of the four power Pacific treaty hinges on Democratic votes Senator Underwood can secure He deems eight Democrats certain with 12 to 16 more likely Four Republicans Torah Johnson France and La Follette oppose The final tally under current conditions is about 62 yes to 26 no predicting a margin of two votes for ratification

Lawrence Martin Washington Underwood Underwood Bhimself Robinson Senate Torah Johnson France la Follette

Man Struck by Auto in Downtown Intersection

K. G. Erickson, 27, was seriously injured after being struck by a car at Third Ave and Prie St shortly before midnight Tuesday. Driver Harry Churchill transported Erickson to Bwedieh hospital where he remained in guarded condition with head and body injuries.

K. G. Erickson Bwedieh Hospital Erickson Third Ave Prie St Harry Churchill

Fire destroys a house in West Orange 3623 Morgan Street

A 1:30 a.m. blaze totally destroyed the residence at 3623 Morgan Street owned by H. Zech, valued at $800, partially insured, and threatening nearby dwellings until stopped by the fire department. Zech had just purchased the home and had not moved in. The blaze reportedly started in the basement. Elizabeth Babb of Ridge Place in West Orange died after a long illness.

Morgan St H. Zech Zech West Orange N. J Eliizabeth Babb Ridge Place

Bomb wrecks Chicago home in Gold Coast attack

Private guards rushed through Chicago's Gold Coast after a blast partially destroyed the home of Charles J. Agnew, First Ward alderman, as he spoke at a political meeting at midnight. His family was shaken but unhurt, and Agnew could not identify a motive.

Chicago Gold Coast Charles J. Agnew First Ward Agnew

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