27 Nov 1922
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1922
Page
1
Readable fragments show a chaotic newspaper page with stray quotes and varied topics from a Seattle Thanksgiving cost reduction claim to political chatter about Roosevelt Clemenceau and a fiscal debate. The readable bits mention a party celebrating a divorce and several unrelated snippets about fashion, crime, and entertainment.
Thanksgiving costs are down with Choicest turkeys at 55 cents per pound and cranberries at 30 cents per pound at Augustine and Kyer's Third Ave store. Plum pudding is 50 cents and potatoes about 1.25 per 100, with some varieties as low as 28 cents per 100.
In San Francisco on November 27 sugar jumped 15 cents per hundred pounds to reach 7.45 dollars. The rise affects wholesale buyers and vendors in the local market.
The body of George Miller an automobile salesman was found in a vacant lot by three men on their way to work. He had been stabbed and beaten to death. A membership card for Abdullah Temple Lodge was found in his clothing. Miller had recently moved from Kansas City to Denver via Leavenworth Kan.
The first snow of the season fell in Hood River yesterday with strong winds. Orchards in the valley and across the Columbia in Skamania county were blanketed with white this morning.
More than 30 picnickers drowned near Zarate in Buenos Aires when their ferry collided with a pleasure launch on the Parana River. The tragedy occurred as the vessels were crossing, plunging the river into mourning.
A National Hotel exposition vote places chicken as the nation’s top dish for Thanksgiving. Turkey follows in second, with pork and beans third and corned beef and cabbage fourth in the tally.
Short notice item invites readers to use the telephone to send and place want ads today. The brief emphasizes immediate action and convenient contact for classified listings.
A narrator confronts the elusive criminal mastermind in an English country house near London. The Service de la Surete had hunted him worldwide, only to find him lounging on a terrace with wealth and arrogance. The scene ends as he taunts the pursuer, hinting at a key ally and a turn to page 13.
In Washington Senator Walsh urged Attorney General Daugherty to push a fuller probe of the Ku Klux Klan. In New York Rev Oscar Haywood said the Klan would make the city its strongest base and EB D Smith of Buffalo planned to organize new chapters. Rabbis officials and ministers reacted with mixed views as the Klan claimed to oppose birth control feminism crime and Prohibition while expanding its reach internationally.
San Francisco November 27 Scientists hear a new magnetic theory from Professor T J J Lee of Mare Island California. He asserts magnetic energy travels in waves at light speed and connects with ether action, potentially altering gravity theories and astronomical research.
In Charleston at 1610 First Ave North a youth faced two bandits. Pressed for money he handed over five dollars before his partner demanded more. The boy struck the second bandit and both fled. he then reported the incident to police.
A fire at Moran School for Boys on 924 39th Ave N at 6 15 am forced 50 students from their dormitory. The blaze caused about 6000 in losses, is under investigation by Fire Marshal Robert L Laing who suspects chemicals in the laboratory as a possible origin.
In San Francisco on November 27, 1930, a 115 year old man jailed for public intoxication quipped that Prohibition is hard for old dogs to learn new tricks. He told a 45 year old officer it may be fine for young men, but not for him.
In St Joseph Michigan November 27 trial of William Z Foster and 19 radicals arrested at a Bridgeman communist convention was postponed to January 16 in Berrien County Circuit Court. Defendants pleaded not guilty to alleged violations of the Michigan anti syndicalist act.
Chicago police suspect a gang operating a whisky ring financed by millionaire auto dealer Handsome Joe Lanus. They hunt the ring’s head and a luxury apartment said to host lavish entertainments for women guests, hoping for crucial leads in the murder probe.
In Lausanne on November 27 Henry Wood reports Britain abandoned the San Remo oil agreement and deemed it null. Britain said no divergence with the United States on the open door and Foreign Secretary Curzon announced complete agreement on the Near East policy.
Washington noted the administration ship subsidy measure opened for amendments in the House as Republicans claim sentiment shifts in their favor. Debate centers on amendments affecting corporate interests, ship ownership terms, annual accounting, and a 10 year subsidy horizon. Ambassador Geddes denied British influence on the decision.
President Harding and cabinet may order an investigation after reports of blatant dry law violations by Army and Navy football crowds in Philadelphia Saturday. Several dry congressmen condemn the scene and plan to urge action unless the prohibition bureau acts promptly.
Charlies M. Bufford deacon of the First Congregational church was bound gagged and robbed of 200 dollars from the church treasury after services. Two well dressed men entered the treasurer office and one complimented the sermon before presenting a fake offering. The second robber held a gun as Bufford was restrained.
George H. Seidmore American consul general at Yokohama and a prominent Orient representative died today in Tokyo.
The article notes a fluctuating forecast for Thanksgiving with Sunday reaching 57 degrees while Monday tops 48 to 60. The weatherman predicts rain Monday night and potential clear skies by Tuesday, but warns against firm promises for Thanksgiving.
Bearing a record cargo of silk valued at 6 500 000 and carrying tea hemp and Japanese oranges the President Madison sailed from Yokohama bound for Seattle under Capt Thomas Quinn. The ship also carried 150 first class passengers 290 steerage and 2 600 sacks of mail as it led a parallel voyage of the President Jefferson sailing for the Orient with 10 000 sacks of mail.
Mayor's office says Carl S. Gassman may again seek confirmation as superintendent of streets and sewers, with council likely to reject. Support from Kathryn Miracle Oliver Erickson and Hesketh noted, while Fitzgerald opposed. Other topics include garbage cost cuts private bids and a dance hall regulation ordinance.
In Los Angeles on November 27 Mrs. Clara Phillips received a sentence of 10 years to life at San Quentin for the murder of Alberta Meadows with a hammer. Judge McCormick denied a new trial and proceeded with the sentencing after defense motions were argued.
Washington reports say Senator elect Earle B. Mayfield of Texas is accused of spending $40,000 to win the Democratic nomination, violating state limits of $10,000. Critics cite Ku Klux Klan affiliations and oath conflicts with U S Senate requirements, and plan to challenge Mayfield after he takes his seat March 4 with backing from Republican leaders in Texas and anti Klan Democrats.
A burglar roamed H L Kaufman’s Otis hotel apartment on Summit Ave during dinner, stealing a seven diamond brooch, numerous rings, and an automatic pistol before fleeing. Betty Suckart’s Rehan hotel room was ransacked for a $40 amethyst ring while she was away. Mrs Cox’s home on 19th Ave was looted by truck thieves taking heavy furniture and a lamp.
A burglar shattered a bay window and door lock at A Heinfgartner’s home on 1512 27th Ave. The owner fired three shots from inside after seeing the intruder in the front yard, striking or wounding him as the thief fled. Police tracked tracks linked to other burglaries.
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