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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1922
Page
6
Armistice day plans include College Night with University men in the armory on Friday and alumni events Saturday after the Washington football game. Seat sales suggest this will be the biggest home coming for alumni, with railroads offering reduced fares to former students traveling to campus.
A mass meeting of Citizens Interested in promoting the Seattle Industrial Development association was announced by Councillwoman Katheryn Mirack for Friday evening November 17. The meeting, to be held at an unnamed city hall venue, aims to further industrial growth and invite new enterprises to Seattle.
Queen Pippin II Gwen Bowman 24 city treasurer Charleston has been chosen for the Pacific Northwest Fruit Exposition in Seattle November 11 to 19. The five members of her court are Gladys Werhere 19 Seattle Elsie Mae Mel Sunnydale Mabel Newman Tono Isabella Masterson Fillensburg and Geraldine Dickson Wenatchee. The public appearance of the queen and court will be at the California Washington football game next Saturday.
Dora B. Hilands a Seattle resident for many years died at her home 4554 California Ave late Saturday night Funeral arrangements were not announced She is survived by a sister Mrs J E B Carroll Seattle and brothers Steven M Reeves Hot Springs Ark and Carl C Reeves Lodi Cal
George N. Hodgdon, former state legislator from 25 years ago, aims to return as state representative for the 42d district. A longtime advocate for the Initiative and Referendum, he campaigns on his record and public service.
Henry Santry leads a top Seattle musical program with Miss Saymore and Harry Seymore delivering bits of mirth and melody to strong audience demand. A mystery monologue by D. D. MH draws applause, while “The Letter Writer” provides a one act narrative with Anna Walters and Jacob Kingsberry. Grace Doro performs Ten Fingers and a Baby Grand. The Royal Gascoignes juggle stunts and a clever dog act by Meehan’s dogs wow the crowd.
Democratic county treasurer hopeful Mrs May Avery Wilkins spoke at downtown street corners and at the Port Rose club on Monday to push her merit as the basis for election. She addressed officers at the Alpha Tau Omega house and planned to address miners at Morganville in the evening.
The fall season of burglaries opened Saturday night and grew through Sunday, with over a hundred minor home robberies being checked by police. A hold up occurred at the H G Wilcox Gas Station at Summit and Pike. Two bandits escaped after looting. A resident of Stoneway 6903 lost $5 from a purse, while Dr F F Ristine 221 18th Ave N had a silk dress and other items taken.
Democratic state senate candidate Nicholas Schmitt from the 87th district advocates taxing unsurveyed land, a forty mill tax cap on real property, repeal of poll and registration laws, the certificate of necessity, and the new registration law, plus lower UW student fees and interest relief on delinquent assessments.
Poindexter headquarters issued a denial calling a report of a large election fund false. The statement claims no paid workers and only a modest Frye hotel HQ with no additional offices, including a supposed fourth headquarters at the Butler hotel.
Rex B Strickland a Seattle broker accuses George D Conger state superintendent of the Anti Saloon League of using league funds to back Poindexter. Strickland says while prohibition is dry Poindexter and his followers are not. He denounces Congers recent circular urging prohibitionists to vote for Poindexter.
The steamship Katrina of the Luckenbach fleet loaded 65,000 cases of salmon at Pier 1 and shifted to Tacoma on Monday. After taking on cargo there the vessel will sail direct to Philadelphia. The FF. J. Luckenbach will visit Puget Sound ports to load lumber bound for the Atlantic coast.
Olympia November 6 A gas conference called by Gov Hart will be held in San Francisco November 14. Attendees will be governors or governors representatives from states west of the Rocky Mountains. The meeting will discuss uniform gasoline tax ageed regulations and other automobile related matters.
The annual chrysanthemum show at Beattie’s Pan Park Conservatory will open Sunday under ideal growing conditions. Park Superintendent Jesse A. Jackson notes perfect conditions have produced luxuriant blooms for 1922.
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