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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1922

Page

12

Aundreds Taken In Cz ar Plot Shocking Berlin Arrests

Berlin police rounded up two hundreds suspects in a suspected world wide czarist plot to murder Russian revolutionaries. Rail stations closed and a car carrying five former coariat officers fled the scene as secret police trailed them. Lieutenant Schabelaki Work confessed to firing at Millukoff during a Philharmonic hall attack that killed Vladimir Nabokov who died shielding his chief.

Berlin Vladimir Nabokov Iam Bork Olf Philharmonice Hall Millukoff Nabokov Prince Lyoff

Joffre to Visit Seattle Start of Canadian Memorial Tour

Marshal Joffre’s planned continental tour is trimmed. He will arrive in Seattle Thursday evening, rest Friday, and continue events Saturday before departing to Portland. A Vancouver stop and Peace Arch inspection are on Thursday, with no Los Angeles visit and a direct San Francisco to New York leg.

Victoria B.cc Joffre Raymond Poincalre New York French Republic UWS Grant Seattle Portland San Francisco Los Angeles Vtolay Vancouver Blaine

British envoy Geddes to visit city on Thursday

Sir Auckland Geddes ambassador to the United States arrives at 4 40 p m on Thursday from Portland and speaks at 7 30 p m at the First Presbyterian church. Bernard Pelly British consul Mayor Caldwell and Frank Waterhouse Chamber of Commerce president welcome the Geddes party. The ambassador travels next to Victoria on Saturday.

Auckland Campbell Geddes U. S Geddes Portland First Presbyterian Church Bernard Pelly Caldwell Frank Waterhouse Chamber of Commerce Ambessador Victoria

Mme Joffre Praises Seattle As She Visits City

Mme Joffre wife of the marshal of France and her daughter visit Seattle at Samuel Hill's home. She tells friends why she admires America and Seattle noting the army, cleanliness, cottage districts, and sunshine.

Mme. Joffre Marshal of France Seattle Samuel Hill America

Rickard Acquitted in Blackmail Case at NY Trial

Rickard declares he stays in New York after being acquitted of blackmail involving a 15 year old girl. He seeks a new boxing match and vows to fight back against those accusing him. The boxing commission may object to relinquishing his Madison Square Garden post, but no action is decided.

New York March Tex Rickard Nickard Alaska Philadelphia Rickard Boxing Commission Madison Square Garden Sporta Sarah Schoenfeld

Bandits Cornered in Pacific Northwest Man Hunt

Authorities widen a high‑stakes chase in Port Townsend and Port Lodiow triangle. Deputies Nelson and Chase coor dinate terrain searches with armed posses from both sides as bandits, marked by a $1000 reward, elude capture amid rugged hills and reports of shelter, food theft, and prior reconnaissance at a logging hall.

Port Townsend Maynarde Port Lodiow Peninsula Light Nelson Yenterday Port Discovery

Coal Strike Nears With April First Set

Chicago March 29 The meeting of Illinois mine operators and union representatives failed to avert a coal miners strike due April 1. After a brief session the conference adjourned subject to call and yielded no progress toward peace in the Illinois coal war.

Chicago Illinois

Landy Attacks Seattle Advisory Council Over Mayor Pick

Ira D. Landy accuses the Seattle Advisory council of preemptively selecting a mayoral candidate and claiming influence from civic groups. He denounces the methods and demands they publish a full list of affiliated organizations or relinquish their broad claims.

Seattle Advisory Council Manufacturers’ Association Chamber of Commerce

Murder Defendant Tells of Tragedy

Robert H. Foster, on trial for the murder of Mrs. Mary Bushnell, testified in his own defense detailing his life in Illinois, Alaska, and Washington. He described his affair with Georgia Foster, the impact of the rival for her hand, and a deteriorating mental state leading to the fatal acts on New Year's Eve.

E. P. Chalcraft Robert H. Forter Mitchell Gilliam Mary Bushnell Foster Tin Iinois Anacortes Wash Alaska Adam Peeler Meacham Inlaw Robert H. Foster Mitchell Gillam Adam Beeler Eim Place Beeler Tilinoia Georgia Ketchikan

Lloyd George Ready to Quit Amid Confidence Vote

London march 29 Premier Lloyd George is said to have his resignation ready for next Monday if the house grants a strong majority on a confidence vote over the Genoa policy. Allies warn that labor opposition and Irish conference risks could push the crisis beyond repair for the coalition government.

London Illoyd George Genoa Lloyd George Labor Coalition Liberala

Irish border war starting as Sinn Feiners storm police barracks

Reports from Belyvast indicate a large Sinn Fein contingent crossed into Beleo County Fermanagh and stormed the police barracks. Ulster constables were taken prisoner and 15 barracks defenders were captured and moved to the Free State side.

Belyvast Beleo County Fermanagh Free State

Go Getter Advocates Japanese Exclusion After War Return

A Seattle council candidate and war veteran built support after 1919 by pushing a Japanese exclusion agenda. He helped secure multiple state and national resolutions, memoriams, and declarations from American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars gatherings between 1920 and 1921, and backed alien land laws across several states.

The American Legion Congress Veterans of Foreign Ware Washington, D.C Cleveland Kansan City Washington Texas New Mexico Arizona Colorado Nebraska

Tindall Starts Sowing Anti Japanese Message For Land Race

Tindall sought to mobilize support for his vision of Western farming land, denouncing Japanese intermarriage and urging complete exclusion. He claimed land reclamation would be lost to Japanese influence and warned of future discord. He plans to run with backing from veterans groups, though no official candidacy or actions have been announced.

California Oregon Washington Japs—ag Yakima Valley Tindall

Posse Chase Two Mexicans In Ontario Lynching Fear

In Ontario California March 29 armed posses and a deputy sheriff hunted two Mexicans suspected of brutally attacking 17 year old Edith Hall daughter of A. H. and Mrs Hall. The girl remained in serious condition after the assault and home invasion. Detectives say the robbers bound and gagged her and instructed her to deliver a message if Foster returned.

Ontario Cal Edith Hall A. H. Hall Miss Hall

Debaters clash over Seattle streetcar fare policy

The Star editors Jack Hall and Hal Armstrong spar over the Erickson three cent streetcar fare. They argue the real issue is municipal railway duties and warn the Erickson plan would revive business yet cost jobs, showing Seattle would lose workers and tax revenue under the measure.

Jack Hall Hal Armstrong Star Erickson Hal Jack Lnwue Seattle Todd Tacoma Sears-Roebuck Company Erickton Montgomery-Ward Company Portland

Movie Star Faces $200000 Suit Over Attack Allegation

Los Angeles report says Bert Rawlinson a film star faces a $200000 damages suit by Mrs Ethel E Clark alleging he attacked her daughter Dorothy Clark in New York on October 15 1920. Rawlinson calls the action extortion and says he gave small sums in response to Mrs Clark’s claims.

Los Angeles Herbert Rawlinson Ethel E. Clark Rawlinson Dorothy Clark New York Brookline Malta J. C. Stickney San Diego Clark

Daughters Contest Will Asks Probate Admission

Three daughters from Buffalo New York objected to the will of Dr J Hugene Jordan and were cut off with one dollar each. Superior Judge King Dykeman admitted the will to probate. The estate mainly benefits four women friends and a city land bequest for a Seattle municipal hospital.

J. Hugene Jordan King Dykeman Florine Jordan Lucille Freitag Jeanette Glassmire Buffalo N. Y John T. Hunt

Bicycle rider jailed after crash at high speed

Denver report says James Seto was jailed for reckless riding after colliding with a car while cycling at high speed. In Le Seur Minnesota authorities investigate the death of E C Bell of Casper Wyoming who was shot aboard the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha passenger train.

Denver James Seto LE Seur Minn E. C. Bell Casper Wyo Chicago, St. Paul Minneapolis & Omaha

Oil Stove Explosion Destroys Home on Alki Avenue

An oil stove exploded Tuesday night at the three room home of Fred Wiltiama at 1134 Alki Ave. The fire, which caused total loss before firefighters arrived, was estimated at 2000 dollars with partial insurance coverage. An overheated range earlier Tuesday afternoon caused a separate 1000 dollar blaze.

Fred Wiltiama Alki Ave Jonas

Northern Pacific Offices Move to Seattle Headquarters

Arrival of two large cars with equipment signals the relocation of the Northern Pacific railway Western headquarters from Tacoma to Seattle. The new offices occupy the L. C. Smith building at 5068 Magley Ave, home of J. D. Phillips.

Northern Pacific Northern Pacific Railway Western Tacoma Seattle L. C. Smith Building J. D. Phillips Magley Ave

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