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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1922
Page
11
Beattie police hunt a large high powered automobile blamed for a wreck near Everett Golf and Country Club that killed Mrs. Matt Conlon and injured two others. Conlon and an Imperial Billiard Parlors employee rode with her. a friend, Mrs J Hampton, was in back. The other car sped toward Seattle when headlights blinded Conlon and his car rolled down a steep embankment.
Cross examination in the trial of Robert H. Foster unfolds as Deputy DA Carmody questions Dr. James A. Ghent and Dr. O. D. Babcock about Foster’s mental state during the New Year’s Eve shooting of Mrs. Mary Bushnell. Ghent cites mental crisis insanity and says Foster could not reason immediately after a mental explosion. Babcock concedes the exact state of Foster’s mind cannot be known.
Kathryn Mi candidate for city council resumes campaign after a week of illness. Open campaign headquarters in Alaska building with H R Chilberg as office holder and H Sheldon as assistant. She runs on personal support, funded by own resources, with 16 years in Seattle, real estate work in University district, one son and University of Montana graduate.
Residents of the Lowell School district are urged to attend a conference on the extermination of earworms affecting crops and local gardens. Speakers from the county agricultural office will outline treatment methods and timing, with demonstrations and safety precautions for residents.
The article outlines multiple travel routes from Brindisi through to Canada and Alaska, mentioning stops like Malta, Aboukir, Bagdad, Karachi, Delhi, Rangoon, Bangkok, Hongkong, and Canadian cities Such as Edmonton Moose Jaw and Sydney It notes a possible North American path via Chicago and New York and estimates the traveler is 29 years old Smith is described as a clean cut youngster.
Sheriff Nelson heads a 200 man manhunt across the countryside after a bandit group last seen Tuesday night along a railroad track toward Port Townsend. Deputies form a widening circle around the area as hopes rise to capture the fugitives before nightfall.
Those willing to donate cars for the Joffre tree planting ceremony at Sunnydale are asked to contact the Disabled American Veterans at 202 Empress building by phone Elliott 2717. Cars will depart from the headquarters Sunday at 1 p.m. The ceremony begins at 2 with Marshal Joffre and American army navy and state officials planting trees to honor World War I dead.
A meeting is set for Thursday at p m at the school building. The state horticultural inspector will have charge of the session.
Deputy sheriffs on the peninsula intensified pressure on alleged relatives of two bandits. An elderly Sequim resident tried to flee with possessions in a trunk and salt case but was stopped for searches. A red blanket, a moonshine still, and empty bottles were found in the trunk. Deputies halt autos and search vehicles with rifles drawn and shout stick em up.
W. C. Hutchinson former secretary treasurer and sales manager of the National Baking company will depart Seattle this week for a vacation in California. His plans after the trip are not announced. Hutchinson, known for negotiating last year’s labor contract for the local baking industries, was a prominent figure here.
Sir Geddes comments on reciprocity during a dialogue about interviewing tactics. He suggests turn about is fair play as he analyzes the process and aims for balanced exchanges with his interviewers. The remark reflects a light humorous stance in a newsroom setting.
Sir Auckland Geddes and Lady Geddes arrive in Seattle from Portland on the Union Pacific line at 6 15 am They are greeted by British consul Bernard Pelly and escorted to the New Washington hotel A reception committee led by Mayor Caldwell hosts their visit with figures from public life including Judge Thomas Burke Josiah Collina and Ralph Stacy The program spans university talks Chamber of Commerce events and evening gatherings before departing Seattle for Victoria Saturday
Officials report 20 professional safecrackers in custody and a second gang of 10 active in the state. Robberies include Sequim 20000, Nooksack 50000, Center ville 2000, Vader 30000. Banks advised to arm guards and insurers to boost protections as crackering tactics are described and urged to report any suspicious activity.
As a nationwide coal strike nears its start, the House Labor Committee opens an inquiry into the strike order under the Bland resolution. A three member federal commission could be appointed to study industrial and wage conditions, aiming to avert future strikes, with actions unlikely before the strike begins at midnight and Attorney General Daugherty poised to announce the government stance one minute after midnight.
Illinois coal mines start closing today as operators and union heads move toward a nation wide walkout at midnight tomorrow. Miners and operators wait and watch during the pre strike period adopting a policy of watchful waiting.
Half of Southern Ohio's coal mines idle in preparation for a nation-wide strike scheduled to begin tomorrow midnight.
Kansas industrial court plans a temporary order to keep current wage scales and require workers to stay on the job until a new agreement is reached. The court summoned coal operators and United Mine Workers representatives for a 10 a.m. hearing as nationwide walkout looms.
Rebel Irish Republican Army troops seize barracks and destroy the Freeman's Journal plant in Dublin. Across the country police barracks are raided and many murders reported as 6,000 rebels drill in Limerick and Cork. Ulster raids and kidnapings intensify border warfare. The provisional government appears powerless to stop the revolt.
Sir James Craig and Michael Collins discussed a mutual appeal to halt Irish outrages at the Irish conference subcommittee meeting in the colonial office. The session reported satisfactory progress toward an agreement with attendees Arthur Griffith Lord Londonderry Winston Churchill and Sir Laming Worthington Evans.
The Alki Woman's Improvement Club leads a bid to turn Seattle into a flower city. Plan calls for planting poppies near Schmitz Park boulevard and vacant lots, with a new clubhouse site on 62nd Avenue West. Members will broadcast needs and plant seeds, vines, and shrubs in phases.
Leo Druzmman of Fourth Ave tobacconist unveils a campaign cigaret sold for a nickel, individually wrapped in tin foil. The new item targets candidates, with the tobacconist set to profit from the novelty and from buyers among political hopefuls.
A. B. Crane from the state college extension service will aid King county farmers with drainage work from April 3 to 15. A. St. Nystrom schedules visits to 14 farms to survey ditch lines and advise on water supply and septic tanks. Three field meetings are set for April 6 at Covington near Colvens, April 8 near Vashon post office, and April 15 at Maplewood farm Renton.
Munich report notes Baron von Woleiheim died and it is revealed he wed Baroness Bertha Froeh eight years earlier. The announcement confirms the marriage occurred years before his death.
Marshal Joffre travels from Vancouver to Blaine to commemorate a century of Amity on the border. He attends a luncheon and honors Vancouver World War I dead before boarding J D Parrell’s private car to Bellingham. He rests Friday and proceeds to Seattle events Saturday.
Marshal Joffre arrives in the Pacific Northwest to spend an hour in Bellingham following the Peace Arch celebration in Blaine. A public reception will be held at the Leopold hotel with Mayor Mathes presiding as organizations unite for a warm patriotic welcome.
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