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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1922

Page

4

Northwest law enforcement pushed for 100 percent efficiency

Luke S May president of Revelare International Secret Service and Northwest Association of Sheriffs and Police told the 100 Per Cent club at a noon luncheon in the Masonic chapel that public indifference to police matters harmed efforts to reach full efficiency. He warned that disinterest drives up crime costs to taxpayers and praised the Northwest for pioneering broad cooperation to study crime and support authorities. May predicted full efficiency is near with continued citizen backing.

Luke Revel International Secret Service Northwest Association of Sheriffs and Police 100 Per Cent Club Northwest The

Protests Filed in Power Fight Over Boulder Canyon Dam

Congressman Phil Swing filed a formal protest with the federal power commission opposing issuing a final permit to James Girand for hydraulic development at Diamond Creek above Boulder Canyon on the Colorado River. Imperial County chamber of commerce also protested by wire.

W. H. Porterfield Washington Phil Swing California Federal Power Commission James Girand Diamond Creek Boulder Canyon Colorado River Imperial County Chamber of Commerce Giraud Arizona Edison Power Company Los Angeles

London University Tops World with 20000 Students

London university in England enrolls 20,000 students, claiming status as the largest university worldwide. The institution highlights its size as a key feature in higher education.

London University England

France and Belgium Join New League of Nations Satire

The Moore hosts a short act featuring Denis Chabot and Nonnette Tortini, a Belgian boy and French girl, performing the American tired satire When the Clock Rings. Tortini proves lively and photogenic, speaking mainly through expressive shoulders and a bright smile.

League of Nations the Moore Belgium France Denis Chabot Nonnette Tortini

Old Town Hopes for New City Hall and Local Plans

Notes from Kent to Yakima and Port Townsend report on proposed Kent city hall replacement, Yakima county attorney re election plans, White River course straightening study, Sol Due burn reforestation progress with 250000 trees planned for April, and spring events including Wood land track meet, Legion siege gun dedication, ex service mens picnic, and community appointments in Port Townsend and Hoquiam.

Sol Due Burn Port Angelen Forest Service American Legion Ferndale War Department Pioneer Park

Poor Maggie and Her Pet Spook Gone

Halifax Nova Scotia reports Maggie Carmichael known as the spook of Pictou vanished years ago after bizarre incidents. She last appeared in 1905 in the city with a condition resembling epilepsy, following a blast at a Hopewell wool mill where yarn spools moved alone.

Halifax Maggie Carmichael Pictou Hopewell

Council Candidate Talks Self Hoarse

Mrs Kathryn Miracle candidate for the city council says she is suffering from an attack of speaker's throat and will be unable to make campaign speeches for a few days.

Kathryn Miracle

Ghost terror in Waterbury leads to police stop

Police tackle a rogue described as a ghost terrorizing women and children in Waterbury. The suspect, a man described as a “white wine,” had frequented a local speak easy to meet with others.

Waterbury Conn

Sport Hats For Sale At Two Ninety Five Each

Long-fibered felt hats bound with black braid and finished with a black band and tailored bow. Various styles and snaps available to complete a sport outfit.

Cotton Goods Bargains Inexpensive Fabrics Sale

Local listing offers unbleached muslin at 10 cents per yard, 86 inch percale with checks and stripes at 15 cents, 36 inch cretonne, 86 inch bordered scrim at 10 cents, and soft finish bleached muslin at 15 cents per yard.

Underwear Bargains at Wholesale Prices Sample Line

Readable fragment outlines sales on boys and girls ribbed cotton union suits and women's bloomers and vests. Includes men's spring underwear from two mills, with sizes 40 to 42 and a few Nainsook suits priced 50 cents to 2 dollars.

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