21 Nov 1922
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1922
Page
1
The adoption of weekly pass schemes in Tacoma Everett Bellingham and eastern cities cuts the average fare paid by pass buyers. Officials fear revenue loss and fare regime shifts as ridership patterns change.
A claim asserts regular car patronage costs under four cents with no extra expense to the company. The assertion is presented as a proven fact rather than a statement from an official or political figure.
In view of these facts the Seattle city council keeps considering costly wild schemes for cash carfare reductions that it cannot fund and ignores a practical workable solution offered. It wonders why it fears testing an idea proven successful where tried.
The article reports Congressman Albert Johnson of Washington drafting an immigration amendment to bar entrants ineligible for citizenship, aiming to curb Japanese entry. It notes Canadian BC legislature considering a similar move and urges Washington to back Johnson's plan alongside Canada to reduce perceived Asiatic influence and potential future war risk.
Quotes from university leaders nationwide challenge Thomas Edison on his claim that college men fear dirty work. Deans and professors from Washington, Stanford, Kansas, St. Thomas, Georgia Tech, and Northwestern argue most students work while studying and seek advancement rather than avoidance of labor.
Knud Thorsen boatswain on the Admiral liner Admiral Watson was jailed on a charge of robbing the mails. Inspectors say the 61 year old man stole more than 3000 dollars worth of fur from the mails over the past four years.
City council members weigh Mayor Brown's five cent cash fare and six cent transfer plan amid cautious stance. Some linger on Fitzgerald transfer bill while public utilities officials urge study before action. Carroll alone backs current fare with a pass option.
A Seattle committee says actual construction on the Olympic, a new community hotel, will have started within 90 days. Frank A. Dudley of New York, president of the United Hotel Company of America, endorses the name with enthusiastic second.
Santa Fe reports Senator Tru man H. Newberry of Michigan resigns and urges others seeking senatorial seats to reject a pay as you enter policy. Colorado River Commission attendee William BE. Sweet calls Newberry's choice wise and discreet as a warning to peers.
Mrs. Frederick B. Lushington of 1518 Fighthave W. warns that a city plan to place a 30 foot Christmas tree on downtown lighting pillars wastes resources and harms forests. She will rally civic groups to press the council to reconsider and to educate the public on conservation.
The freight steamer Bessie Dollar is crippled about 600 miles off the coast with engines disabled as Sea Monarch reports. The Sea Monarch was escorting the Stuart Dollar when the distress call was relayed. Severe weather with winds up to 75 miles per hour is reported. potential assistance requested for the second vessel.
The Sampaio Correia IL piloted by Lieut. Walter Hinton and an American crew flew from New York to Rio de Janeiro and arrived on the South American mainland at Georgetown British Guiana landing near the mouth of the Bassequibo river after a propeller change in Trinidad.
Portland reports show Mrs. J. B. Thompson died at a hospital after being struck by an automobile. Rev. Edward Doering 70 and Charlies Hart 65 remained in hospital with likely skull fractures.
A bench warrant was issued for Maude Sweetman after she allegedly disobeyed a court order tied to a civil judgment of 85.85 from September 56, 8. Judge Austin E. Griffiths ordered her to appear on November 8 at 9 30 a.m. Sheriff Matt Starwich delivered the warrant.
Washington reports say the American Federation of Labor claims important new evidence against Attorney General Daugherty. The executive council met to pursue impeachment and hearings by the House Judiciary Committee are expected within days. The case follows Daugherty's injunction against 400,000 striking railroad shopmen last summer.
Olaf Jansen, a new arrival in New York, bought a street car for $200 from two well dressed men. He told police that the conductor threw him into the street after the purchase.
Pendleton Ore November 21 Episcopal bishops clergymen and prelates of the Protestant Episcopal church approved resolutions urging curbing the divorce evil and re dedication to the sanctity of the home to preserve the ideal of family life for present and future generations.
J P Morgan was in London in the best of health today according to an announcement from his offices in London and New York. The report refutes earlier illness claims and confirms Morgan's condition as sound.
A notice notes people move between places creating opportunities for a good home. The message emphasizes sacrifice and a positive outcome from relocation.
Change of location forces owner to sell a cozy Phinney Ridge home featuring two bedrooms, living and dining rooms, cabinet kitchen, fireplace, bookcases, and cedar basement. Priced at 4750 with 500 cash and 35 monthly payments, includes garage and driveway. See classified listings for the showing details.
President Harding, addressing congress, challenged foes to defeat the subsidy bill and opposed repealing the La Follette seamen's act. He argued the subsidy would save the treasury from yearly losses estimated at 50 million dollars and urged action in the extraordinary session.
Mrs Rebecca Felton became the first woman sworn in as a U S senator in Washington on November 21 1922 after a senate debate over precedents. She rose from the rear with Senator Harris to the vice president's desk and took the oath administered by the acting president with no objections.
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