20 Nov 1922
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1922
Page
1
A jumble of city ramblings questions a February first start for Scent car fare and criticizes transit policy. The column muses on nickel fares, token sales, and a weekly pass, with satirical asides about politics and local figures.
A quirky column offers a mix of wordplay and political quips. It notes Truman Newberry leaving the U S Senate seat and jokes about supply and manners. The piece ends with a sharp quip about gas usage and Christmas shopping.
Congress opens an extraordinary session under Harding with vice president and speaker in place. Debates on ship subsidies, appropriations, the bonus revival, and prohibition amendments frame a campaign season. Mrs Felton arrives to fill Senator Watson’s vacancy amid cheering. Senate honors Watson and adjourns briefly.
A two day old deform ed baby girl was denied death by physicians after her father James C Lebrasca urged euthanasia. Doctors ruled the child mentally normal and said society should care for and educate her. The case recalled the Baby Bollinger affair and Dr Harry Haiselden's earlier stance.
The Star argues Truman H. Newberry’s resignation does not end Newberryism. It warns wealth influence still buys Senate seats and urges a strong corrupt practices law and public funding transparency to curb candidate expenditures and private influence.
The U S Senate read the resignation of Senator Tru man H Newberry of Michigan shortly after noon today. Newberry sent the document to Governor Groesbeck Saturday night and filed with Vice President Coolidge Sunday. He asked Coolidge to have it entered into the senate records at once. He appears glad to be out of the affair and may not seek further office. The case stems from the 1918 Michigan senatorial primary won by Newberry over Henry Ford who pursued the Democratic nomination. Ford later became the nominee for the Democrats.
In Olympia a U S predator inspector ordered state hunter Hugh McShane to pursue the albino grizzly seen by sheep growers along Twenty One Mile Creek near Keller Republic and north toward the Canadian line. Scientists weigh whether the creature is a freak of nature or an evolved super bear.
The Greek cabinet in Athens resigns today while still led by Acting Premier Crokidas. The move comes after ongoing political strain and the cabinet’s tenure ends with the resignation.
The grand jury is set to investigate bootlegging and vice conditions on Tuesday. Ministers and welfare workers reportedly will be subpoenaed amid criticism of the sheriff and police. Arne A. Allen of the Y M C A says he has no plan to appear without a summons and deflects responsibility to the mayor.
Representative Albert Johnson chairman of the immigration committee pledged full support to a Dillingham bill amendment only to exclude Japanese on grounds of supreme court ineligibility. He argued no labor shortage exists but wages are low and the immigration bars must stay strict this session.
In Dublin on November 20 Mary MacSwiney was reported weaker as she persisted in a hunger strike at MountJoy prison protesting her arrest as a rebel. Her sister Annie also continued a sympathetic fast outside the prison with other women supporters.
The Star offers 700 free tickets to the Thursday showing of School Days at the Colonial theater. Freckled youths may claim one ticket after school at The Star office, with the frecklest among them winning season passes to the Colonial.
A Mellville Davisson Post short story set on a Paris police prefect yacht in the Mediterranean. It recounts a mysterious Englishman famed for tragedy who wandered Egypt’s deserts and carried a somber, enigmatic gaze. The tale blends oriental storytelling in Cairo with a detective mood.
Reports from Baja California recount the Tolopolbampo wreck near the Colorado river mouth. Fourteen survivors and many families aboard, including 103 passengers and crew, faced a sudden disaster as the ship struck a sandbar and sank in darkness. Mexican officials coordinate aid and relief for the survivors.
Mohammed VI sultan of Turkey arrived at Malta aboard the British battle cruiser Malaya after fleeing Constantinople last Friday following deposition by the Angora government. He said he had not abdicated but was avoiding danger.
Washington November 20 hearings on the impeachment charges against Attorney General Daugherty will begin as soon as possible, probably by the end of this week, said Volstead chairman of the house judiciary committee upon his return to Washington.
Mayor Brown disclosed a shift to support a four for twenty five cent token system with five cent cash fare and transfers, arguing it would avoid deficits and curb transfer abuse. Council members favored lower fares but avoided committing to specific proposals amid a flurry of plans.
Fire damaged rooms and an air shaft at the Right hotel 710 First Ave as two blazes were started Sunday night. Guests fled in nightwear while police and firefighters contained the blaze. Loss estimated between 600 and 700 dollars. Acting Fire Marshal Robert L. Laing leads the investigation seeking the arsonist.
In Stamford Connecticut a car driven by Rudolph Sylvester a local restaurant owner veered off the road and struck a tree. Three men were killed and two others were fatally injured in the crash authorities reported.
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