06 Nov 1922
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1922
Page
1
A collage of light commentary and quirky items ranges from playful digs at political campaigns to social notes. It mentions Edna Wallace Hopper’s skin, Mayor Brown’s apple ranch trip, a pink duck hunt in India, a car prize, a newborn with a gold tooth, and a serialized tale about Japanese invaders in the Columbia Basin.
An early 20th century imprint presents The Locusts by S. B. H. Hurst with copyright 1922. The excerpt echoes biblical imagery of locusts darkening lands and consuming all crops as a dramatic preface.
A 1945 narrative portrays a visitor savoring tea as others entertain, revealing a plan to subvert the United States through birth rights and Japanese influence. It links immigration, citizenship, and the Columbia Basin Project to a feared imperial strategy, urging readers to awaken against perceived Japanese aggression.
Five persons burned to death and another seriously injured when a rooming house in Westwood Lassen county California burned Saturday night. Victims were Henry Porchers Charles Frazer Robert Owens Harry Roberts and an unidentified man. Edward Swayne was held by authorities charged with starting the fire by accidentally setting his bed afire.
Cleanup and relief proceed for hundreds homeless after cyclone from Drumright to Shamrock. Funeral services for six victims held today and tomorrow. Total damage near one million dollars with about 160 oil rigs wrecked in the hardest hit oil fields.
A severe Colorado Wyoming storm week end caused four deaths in a tornado that struck near Sugar City Colorado on Saturday. The Rocky Mountain region faced historic weather with widespread damage and disruption across affected areas.
Portland Ore Nov 6 Storm disturbances of considerable intensity were expected on the Oregon and Washington coasts today according to the district weather office which continued warning of gales issued Sunday night sources indicate strong winds and rough seas along the coast.
In the closing race the editorial attacks Miles Poindexter as reactionary aligned with Lodge and Smoot backing high taxes for the wealthy and secrecy in taxation while criticising his campaign funding. It endorses C. C. Dill as progressive and independent, urging voters to choose Dill and avoid the three minor candidates deemed spoilers.
Washington November 6 Judge J A Van Oredell of the district court of appeals declares unconstitutional the law fixing minimum wages for women and minors in the nation s capital The ruling halts the opening drive for nationwide minimum wage legislation, stating such action requires a constitutional amendment
Philadelphia November 6 William T Tilden II, tennis champion, will lose the upper portion of his right middle finger after seven incisions failed to relieve pressure from infection detected by culture. Doctor W B Swartley announced the setback and noted blood supply was cut off during surgery.
Chicago nov 6 serious men ace to the traveling public will result from extension of the eight hour work day for railroad firemen and engineers. W B Carter of the Brotherhood of Locomotive and Engineer Men told the United States railroad labor board today. Carter opposed Chicago and Alton petition to extend the work day for some engine crews.
Reno authorities say mining engineer Arthur C. Robinson was murdered for a large sum of money he allegedly carried. He was found with throat cut in a canyon Saturday and was reportedly associated in business with A Grant Miller a congressional candidate.
SAN FRANCISCO Nov. 6 The Norwegian steamer Unita traveling from New Orleans to Hongkong via Portland Ore ran aground at Serane Bank Canal Zone, according to a cablegram received here today.
Doorn Holland Nov 6 ex Kaiser Wilhelm left Doorn Castle with Princess Hermine after his second wedding. He visited Amersfoort station with his sister in law then returned to Doorn House where he walked with his bride amid barbed wire barriers. The pair are confined to a small circular area for their honeymoon.
Mrs. Adella Meza 28 drank poison in a taxi after personal troubles. The taxi driver W A Holman 4811 Henderson Jr. rushed her to City Hospital where doctors saved her. She was treated and released.
A 2 cent loaf price cut took effect Monday for three Seattle breads. National Cream Crust and Butter nut now sell at 9 cents for small loaves and 13 cents for large. Washington Bakeries including National, Western, and Seattle Baking Co. say a new distribution method lowers costs.
Mustapha Kemal issued a note demanding that all foreign warships obtain Angora authorization before entering the Dardanelles and that vessels salute the Angora government when in Constantinople. The move followed the denial by allied high commissioners to withdraw troops from the city as ordered, while campaigning across states had largely paused ahead of voting. Ohio remained a pivotal battleground with tight race expectations as voters prepared for the elections.
In San Francisco on November 6 the Wilkens murder trial produced a hung jury. One attorney was jailed for contempt after the trial's end, and another rested at a health resort. Frank J. Murphy's sentence was stayed until Wednesday as he recuperates from the strain.
Mrs. Lola J. Alling 10409 56th Ave S. shot herself through the head Monday and died instantly. She was the wife of Leonard J. Alling owner of the Seattle Sign and Show Card Shop. The act was described as choosing death over life of an invalid.
In Spangler Pennsylvania on November 6 about 100 to 150 workers were trapped by a shaft collapse after an explosion at the Reilly coal mine. Five bodies have been recovered and rescue efforts continue with 600 workers digging by relays as air lines were damaged and timbers required.
An ordinance sponsored by Mrs Katherine Miracle calls on the city law department and the department of public utilities to fully investigate the Seattle Lighting Co. to lower outrageously high gas rates, brought before the city council at Monday's session.
Mayor Brown announced on Monday that Maj. Paul Edwards is chosen to succeed Fred M as Seattle port warden and to sit on the city council for the post. Edwards is the pick of eligibles due to his war record and ability to cooperate with the police and sheriff in narcotics traffic duties.
Gunmen robbed the Standard Oil service station at 4th and BE, Tacoma, for the third time in two years. An unmasked man held operator RK Evans at 8 10 pm, taking about 40 cents from the cash register, then fled with a companion outside.
Portland Oregon report states 60 year old farmer AH Shelter was instantly killed when struck by a wood truck near Powell Valley yesterday morning. The truck was driven by C Leverett of Boring Oregon.
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