30 Mar 1922
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1922
Page
1
Councilman Phil Tindall declares his candidacy for Congress. A veteran of prior service, he asserts his experience will ease his campaign.
A collage of quirky lines from a bygone paper features jokes about a mayoral candidate, a Hastings visitor, a nephew, and a medical man. It riffs on politics, fashion, and pop culture with romantic and humorous asides, ending with an abrupt reference to homicide.
Sir Ros Christopher Columbus Smith will launch a privately financed world voyage from London next month in an amphibian craft with wheels and floats. He, his brother Sir Keith Smith, and Lieut. Bennett plan a coast friendly route following earlier England Australia flights. The project costs about 200000 dollars and seeks fame, fortune from lectures, and honors from King George.
Four men were arrested in Grass Valley California late last night breaking up a bold plan to rob California gold mines. Officials say the arrests avert a major crime in the Mother Lode region as tempers ran high and officers spirited the suspects to safety to avert lynching attempts.
Readers can save money by using The Star advertising pages as month end clearances flood stores with bargains. Stores highlight extraordinary economies in current ads, offering opportunities to economize throughout the month.
Coutinho pilots a 400 horsepower Fairey hydro airplane from Libson to Piragil via the Canary Islands at 7 am aided by Capt. Sacadura as relief pilot. Four Brazilian cruisers guard the route between Portugal and the Canaries while the plan aims for Pernambuco with stopovers at Cape Verde. Flight could take about 60 hours and reach Brazil by mid April.
L. S. May president of the Northwest Association of Sheriffs and Police warns banks across Washington state to guard against a wave of professional safecrackers. He cites $200,000 stolen statewide in two months and urges heightened precautions and armed night watchmen. May also advises Vancouver's police chief to resist police force cuts.
In London on March 20 political opponents planned to defeat Lloyd George's Genoa resolution in the house of commons on Monday and push the premier to resign. The three independent parties outlined amendments to the coalition government motion to bring about the downfall.
London reports on March 30 say there is a persistent rumor that Lord Reading has resigned as viceroy of India. No confirmation or denial could be obtained. Reading, former chief justice, supported Indian demands for restoring the sultan’s suzerainty and revising the Shevres treaty.
Phinney Ridge Improvement Club invites voters to Woodland Park Presbyterian Church to hear mayoral hopefuls Walter F. Meier Ir D Lundy and Charlies H Miller and council candidates Hall Cox and Blaine. An address will cover the three cent fare proposition.
All seven mayoral candidates spoke before a Seattle League of Women Voters meeting at the YMCA on a Wednesday.
Sheriff William Nelson hunts a trio of peninsula bandits believed to be from Seattle. A dead or wounded gunman, likely the Bequia State Bank robber, is linked to a pistol duel near Maynarie. Two suspected brothers, ex-convicts, are sought as the long chase proceeds through rugged timber country.
The Seattle city council faces a Monday vote on an off peak power ordinance. The measure would cut power rates 25 percent during off hours as manufacturers push for relief from high rates. Council members and business leaders stirred debate over municipal light plant losses and rate policy.
The Fraternal Order of A. O. U. W. will stage a dance Monday at 9 p.m. at their hall at 1409 Ninth Ave. The event is free to members and their friends.
Sir Auckland Campbell Geddes, British ambassador to the United States, visits Seattle and lauds the Pacific coast for scenic beauty and vast undeveloped land. He highlights hydro electric power as the key future growth, noting water and terrain for power, while deflecting political questions and stressing a brief speaking engagement.
Reports from Funchal say former Emperor Karl of Austria is dying of pneumonia with brain complications. He improved slightly overnight as doctors administer oxygen and last rites reportedly prepared by a bishop. Meanwhile Vienna and London dispatches mention Dr. Delug rushing to Funchal and unconfirmed Lenin death rumors amid censorship.
Rosa and Josefa Blarek, famed Siamese twins, died in Chicago after a week of near death for Josefa. Rosa chose to die with her sister. The twins, aged 43, traveled Europe and the United States, with Frantz, their nephew, present as the end came.
For the first time in political campaigning a wireless debate will be staged tonight. Senator New of Indiana will speak from Washington and ex Senator Beveridge from Indianapolis. New begins at 10 o clock with Arlington broadcasting the address.
Marshal Joffre and his wife will arrive in Seattle at 9 20 p m from Blaine Washington after viewing the peace portal. A day of rest at Samuel Hill's residence follows with a morning public meeting at the Coliseum Theatre. An 11 o clock parade will pass city streets to the Arcade building, with a luncheon at the Masonic clubrooms and a 2 pm public reception. Mme Joffre will be honored at tea at the Washington hotel and a Sunday tree-planting is planned on the Seattle Tacoma highway at Sunnydale.
West Virginia non-union coal miners pressed on at top speed to build reserves for April 1 field operations. The report from Charleston notes sustained effort as miners stockpile coal and maintain production momentum.
Testifying in the trial of men indicted for robbing a government liquor warehouse at Western avenue and Wall street last August 29 of $30,000 worth of liquor, Chief Searing said R A Livingston admitted access to a warehouse key. Prohibition Director Lyle corroborated earlier government testimony about Curtis Berndahl and Albert Dickey at Cow Lake liquor cache.
Despondent over ill health while serving with the 18th engineers in France Sidney W Bradford 31 committed death by his own action in his Tacoma home last night by shooting.
A warehouse of the American Tobacco company in Bowling Green Kentucky collapsed today burying fourteen men. Three were believed killed including Edward L. Hendrick the manager. Seven others were seriously injured and at noon Hendrick and two others remained trapped.
An explosion at the Coast Manufacturing Company explosives plant in Livermore California killed two workers, Fred Nash and Ray Figueroa, and caused extensive property damage.
Seattle police report a surge in radio thefts including a Crawford & Conover real estate office loot on 35th Ave NE and 55th St. A thief removed the phone receiver eight electric globes and the window glass from its frame before fleeing.
E. W. Eckert a 26 year old former Camp Lewis soldier was struck from behind and robbed of his army discharge and $38 while lying unconscious on a Tacoma street last night authorities said.
The 146th Field Artillery of the Washington National Guard will hold an exhibition drill and recruiting camp at the armory on April 14 at 8 AM. The event aims to attract new enlistees and showcase unit capabilities.
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