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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1922
Page
7
Police Break Up Major Drug Ring
A local police operation dismantled a large drug trafficking ring amid reports of substantial seizures. Authorities traced shipments tied to a regional network and confirmed multiple arrests, with investigations ongoing into the scope and affiliations of the organization.
Rail Rates Aims for Market Adjustments
Fragmented text notes possible discussion of rail rate changes and policy adjustments. Mentions general percentage shifts and officials or organizations involved, with unclear dates or places. Key names are obscured in the OCR, but it hints at price changes and administrative actions affecting rail transport.
Workers Pay Cut Threatens Rail Strike
Federation leaders announce pay reductions for maintenance of way workers and threaten walkouts. Recording at a May meeting shows discontent over proposed salary cuts and staffing changes amid labor negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation
United Retired
Lee
Aitiona Weal
Fey
Youterdey
Mert Molewell
Gatirand Devartiment
Armerinan Federation of
Walme
Dea
Ite
Message From G. A. R. Head
The Grand Army of the Republic speaker calls Memorial Day a solemn duty not a holiday. Veterans pledge devotion to the heroic dead and to carry on the colors with unity and service to country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iivand Ariy
Leler Ware
Porte and
Mames
Memorial Day observances recount veterans and legion acts
The page describes a Veteran Day style ceremony with the Wiese Mowe Keiette and other fraternal orders in attendance. It notes services at a local bar and a large audience participating in a public tribute to fallen soldiers, including references to wartime legions and a broad community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tome
Geek Jeter
Vaeran
Vorten Warn
Wiese
Mowe
Keiette
Mytiien
Fragmentary reminiscences from wartime veterans meeting notes
Disjointed OCR passage recalls a veterans gathering with references to officers, dates, and addressed duties. It mentions Mary Kirkes and other figures, a chairman reading statements, and discussions on compensation, pensions, and memorials. The text is largely garbled but centers on postwar administration and veteran affairs.
Ulster Truce Again Broken Amid Tense Ties
A new flare of incidents disrupts the Ulster ceasefire as clashes and political strains renew tensions. Authorities report renewed distrust between communities and warning signals from negotiators seeking a durable accord.
Got a Baby Register It Campaign Moves Ahead
The notice urges registration of newborns amid a citywide effort. Registrations run through June with several public venues including Bon Marche and local malls. Hundreds of mothers seek information as families from Everett Tacoma Auturn and nearby towns participate. The event features a national anthem performance by a marching group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bon Marcha
Thea City
Heartie Berry
Yoverett
Tacoma
Auturn
Memorial Day Parade and Services Across City Venues
Memorial Day program outlines a downtown parade from Viretave to Fort Lawton and various memorial services. Key speakers include Corporation Counsel Waiter Meier and DP Mee, with ceremonies at Volunteer Park cemetery Evergreen Memorial Park Mellet Bell and Colman dock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viretave
Virginia
Fort Lawton
K A
Metropolitan Theater
Meier
Volunteer Park
G. A
Evergreen Memorial Park
Mellet
Dock
Danca
MeeWater
Weliet
Ocorpa
Bell
Dook
Ladion
GO. A
Wartime ties blamed on Japanese contracts and espionage
Milan Prerman writes that Japanese firms tied to wartime aircraft programs used operatives and secret data access to aid Japan. He cites company ties to lawmakers, calls for a full inquiry into all wartime contracts and efforts to suppress immigration from Japan. He names D Hi Tretethen as chairman of a Legion independence celebration committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arenes Mnanian
Nee Howe
T Tow & Co
W. Wiekerebem
United Rates
Japarera
D. Hi. Tretethen
Tretethen
Miteul &O
Seonerre
Cormanilies of
Congress
Washington
Twut & Co
Thomas A. Balson
War Board
Audi Poles
Fiien
Onda
Congrensa
Japan
Rainier Post
The
American Legion
Milan Prerman
JAP ARMY NOT TO INTERVENE
Fragmentary wartime note discusses non intervention by the Japanese army with references to China and Shan governance. The text contains garbled phrases and unclear names, making specifics scarce.
Fire Damages Curtis Studio and Adjacent Room
A blaze at Curtis Studio 1298 Wourth ave caused about 10000 dollars in damage Monday night after an explosion of film and chemicals. The flames spread to room 416 University et occupied by the Red Crow with estimated additional damage near 600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wourth Ave
University Et
Red Crow
Not with the understanding that this toee not infringe upon German sovereignty
A terse note clarifies that the action proceeds only if it does not violate German sovereignty. Officials emphasize careful wording to avoid implying any relinquishment or infringement while pursuing the planned measure.
Portland Club Defies Landis in Baseball Vote
The Portland Club defies Judge Landis as stockholders review every aspect of the case before a vote. The uprising was wirelessed to Judge Landis and will shape outcomes affecting Kiepper and Brewster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Landis
T Minelower
Kiepper
Brewster
Bill Klepper
Bill Kenworthy
Jimmy Brewster
Judge Landis
Mrs Henry Landes to address Tainter Heights club
Councilwoman elect Mrs Henry Landes will speak to the Tainter Heights Improvement Club at the branch public library located at 2nd Ave and Yester Way at 8 p m Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Landes
Eleet
Tainter Heights Improvement Club
Start Insurance Drive for Vets Campaign Urges Local Posts
Pacific Northwest representative of the American Legion urges Seattle World War veterans to join a campaign to secure $1,000,900 in government life insurance. Activities run June 12 to 17 with Legions arriving committees being organized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
W. Engie
Pacific Morthwert
American Legion
Joseph
Legion
Mystery of it all and Memorial Day musings
A collage of fragmentary items from a 1920s paper notes quirky sayings about mysteries of frozen waists, Memorial Day observances for Jack Dempsey, a judge suspending players in baseball, and humorous asides on local politics and slang. It references Gov Hart disqualification and University of Washington in a wit contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Washington
Home Brew
Rain Floods Scores of Homes in Platte River District
Denver derived report notes more than twenty homes inundated as a drainage ditch overflowed after continuous rain. Police patrolled the wooded district along the Platte river to manage the flooding situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Platte River
Grass preservation method found in Switzerland
A method to preserve freshly mown grass without drying has been developed recently in Switzerland, offering a new approach to keeping forage green and usable for longer periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Six Held in Booze Raids Across City Hotels
Police raided hotels including 1833 First Ave and 1017 E Union St and arrested six men for alcohol offenses. Among those named were Tom Young of 516 Jackson St and W Barbies of 600 Sixth St. another man escaped in a car. At Cleopatra Hotel 115 Third, J H Hamilton and J F were arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Ave
Tom Young
Jackson St
W. Barbies
Sixth . S
E. Union St
Cleopatra Hotel
J. H. Hamilton
J. F
Kiwanis Meeting Speakers Planned at Hotel Washington Annex
Orlando Edgar Miller will be principal speaker at the Kiwanis club meeting Wednesday at noon in the Hotel Washington Annex. Rev. Philip H. Raymond, chaplain of the Washington State Reformatory, will also speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando Edgar Miller
Kiwanis Club
Hotel Washington Annex
Philip H. Raymond
Washington State Reformatory
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B. C
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