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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1922
Page
7
Article by George E. Sanford argues open railroad crossings invite accidents due to motorists facial visibility and lapse in caution. Courts emphasize driver diligence and watchfulness as essential at crossings, treating the railway as a warning and duty to avoid collisions with a train sighting in view.
Philadelphia reports jewel theft valued at ten thousand dollars plus the disappearance of a new maid from the home of Mrs. G. Morton Maule. Police search ongoing as family issues a public notice seeking information.
Preliminary plans finalize for the William O. McKay automobile company to build a new three story brick and terra cotta Ford agency at Westlake avenue and Royal. E F Sweeney Investment Co. will construct a 150 by 108 foot building with display space on the main floor and repair storage areas below and above. The agency will open temporarily at 501 FP Priest street.
Olds Motor Works of Lansing Michigan shattered post war production records in October and surpassed boom era 1920 figures. General sales manager Guy Peasley announced October was the largest month in 26 years except for one wartime peak.
J D Ross superintendent of the city light plant says power from the Skagit river hydro project will reach Seattle consumers not later than January 1 1924. He has just returned from the East after inspecting 50000 dollars worth of Skagit project machinery under construction.
Max Stern narrates the codfish strike chapters detailing white sailors aboard Alaska cannery routes facing low wages under the codfish trust. He describes harsh work, evading abuse, and the oppressive “American plan” while noting high store charges, long hours, and scarce relief as men in 1922 Alaska struggle to earn enough to cover debts and survive ashore.
Sunset Electric Co. manager Gordon Prentice announces a new constant potential charger that reduces battery recharging from two to three days to eight hours. He says it eliminates gas, heat and plate buckling, calling the device a modern advance and perfect in operation.
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