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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1922
Page
10
A red headed Irish applicant is hired as a messenger. After an errand in a fashionable district the manager receives a call about a delivery at Oakwood apartments. The janitor reports the boy insisted on entering by the front door.
The Interstate Commerce Commission denied Union Pacific motion to dismiss Southern Pacific's bid to gain control of Central Pacific. Hearings set for November 21 will proceed to determine if the merger is permissible under antitrust law. Aberdeen notes Father Thomas Quain bids farewell after 18 years at St Mary’s as parishioners present a $700 purse.
A lecturer explaining the organ of vision quipped that any man gazing into his wife’s eye would see himself looking so small that the remark triggered roars of laughter from married attendees.
A dramatic confrontation unfolds as a witness recalls a persistent pursuer forcing the speaker to draw a weapon. The exchange captures the tension of the moment, highlighting the speaker's insistence on recovering the firearm rather than escalating violence.
In Hazleton Pennsylvania on November 16 16 year old George Shaffer sat at his doorstep unable to join his father hunting. While the father hunted a large bear entered the orchard and the boy dispatched the animal with his old fashioned gun. The disappointed father returned empty handed.
Seven Pacific Northwest ports have authorized improvements totaling 10.726 million dollars to boost waterborne traffic. Vancouver Canada leads with 4 million, Tacoma 1.5 million, Bremerton 600 thousand, Port Angeles 300 thousand, Aberdeen 250 thousand, Olympia 160 thousand, Vancouver Washington 25 thousand, with Seattle considering 400 thousand for Lake Washington canal approaches and the same for Duwamish waterways. Seattle may add 260 thousand for a Spokane Street warehouse, and Bellingham is finalizing expansion plans.
Three men robbed a drunken Japanese man near First Ave and Main St shortly after midnight Wednesday. Patrolmen Peterson and Dell chased the trio through the streets firing their guns. the suspects surrendered. Named as Fred Krueger 29 Lynn Lucas 22 and Francisco Martimes 23. The Japanese victim T Okata 33 was jailed for intoxication.
Roy Dickerson, convicted bank robber, has escaped from Kirsby prison in Montgomery for the third time. Authorities statewide conduct a search as Dickerson’s wife serves a term as an accessory to the robbery.
What’s in the Air lists multiple radio time blocks for several stations. KDZE VL shows 10:30 to 11:00 and 2:30 to 4:30 daily plus 7:16 to 4:15 Monday, Wednesday and Friday. KIR airs 8:15 to 9:15 p m. KGY broadcasts Sundays and Tuesdays 6:30 to 9:30 p m and Fridays 8:30 to 9:46 p m.
In Chicago on November 16 a proposed merger of the five major meat packers Armour Swift Wilson Morris and Cudahy was under discussion. J Ogden Armour and other representatives sought government stance from Wallace Daugherty and the FTC. The five firms headquartered in Chicago own branches worldwide and hold assets around 1.097 billion dollars with capitalization near 394 million.
Miss Anna A. Gordon of Evanston Illinois was elected world president of the Women s Christian Temperance Union succeeding the late Countess of England Rona Lyndh. Gordon also presides over the U S W C T U and will lead the international organization.
Advert says tonite NOURISHINE reverses gray hair and dandruff, nourishes scalp, prevents hair loss, and promotes growth. Claims it restores original color for black brown or blonde and is available at Hartel RiMe Co Swift Drug Co Rhodes Co Department Store and other outlets. One bottle priced $1.25.
Hyometta a germ killing oil made from eucalyptus from inland Australia is advertised as a remedy for coughs colds catarrh and nose and throat afflictions. It is claimed the atmosphere near eucalyptus trees keeps germs at bay and the product offers the same effects. Sold by druggists everywhere and by Bartell Drug on money back guarantees.
An advertisement from Martin Chemical Co offers a free trial of Pyrokur for pyorrhea gum disease. It promises a full size bottle if cured, otherwise no charge, and claims relief from bleeding swollen gums tooth loosening and bad breath after a few days.
Mrs Summers offers Chronicure as an at home remedy claiming no climate change needed. The ad states rheumatism lumbago and neuralgic pains improve as Chronicure aids cleansing and toning of the system. Free trial information is available by mail from The Summers Medical Co Box R46 South Bend Indiana.
The Supreme Court is minus an associate justice as Justice Day's resignation takes effect. President Harding may delay announcing a successor until next week when the Senate votes. Senators Shields of Tennessee and John W. Davis of West Virginia are named as possible replacements.
The railroad shopmen strike cost the Department of Justice about 1.26 million dollars for hiring 6,000 deputy U S marshals and extra help. Attorney General Daugherty said the department is doing ten times more work and that appropriations must be raised accordingly.
A newspaper note states that an aircraft moving nonstop at 100 miles per hour would need about 106 years to travel from Earth to the sun, illustrating the vast scale of space.
Needlework guides encourage crafters to embroider presents for Christmas. Skilled makers suggest simple motifs and quick stitches to create thoughtful gifts that bring joy to recipients this holiday season.
Flowers described as lovely clusters of sparkling leaves and blooms are offered at prices of S00¢ and S5¢ per bunch, highlighting decorative arrangements and plant quality in a small-town market listing.
Mrs Ermina Bravin of 4550 Green Lake Bird is held on a liquor manufacturing charge to force her husband to surrender to Sheriff Matt Starwich by Wednesday night. Three weeks earlier deputies raided the Bravin residence, seizing two stills and a large liquor mash. The 65 year old son was placed with juvenile authorities. the mother remains in county jail as searches for the father continue.
A fragmentary report notes Starwich clinging to a mistaken belief of imminent release. A quoted remark, seemingly by Mrs. Bravin, hints at a confrontation over seized goods and a potential confrontation amid unclear custody or escape notions.
Many readers believe swollen veins cannot be reduced. A two ounce vial of Moone's Emerald applied nightly and morning as directed supposedly reduces veins and swelling to normal. The product is claimed to be used in hospitals and factories, is harmless yet powerful, and money refunds are offered if unsatisfied. Ow! Drug Co, your local druggist, supplies it.
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