30 Nov 1922
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1922
Page
1
A muddled column reflects holiday humor and football themes. Mentions turkeys, jokes about axes, and a player deemed a hero, weaving sentiments of gratitude and appetite tied to the festive game day.
Paris dispatch says King George of Greece is prisoner in his palace after revolutionary authorities executed former Premier Gounaris and others. The king sought to help ministers and the army commander. revolutions jailed him and placed guards after death sentences. Prince Andrew is held in Athens and faces trial.
A father seeks homes for his two young sons ages 2 and 7. He reports overwhelming offers from hopeful families and plans to withhold his address to future applicants. He expresses gratitude despite sadness as he weighs many suitable matches and aims to place them in a nurturing environment.
The Thanksgiving celebration at the White House was a quiet family affair. President and Mrs. Harding dined simply for two in Mrs. Harding's room, surrounded by flowers from friends, a contrast to past years' expansive banquets in the state dining room.
The notice advertises land tracts of 1 2 and 5 acres near North Trunk boulevard with lights and phone and easy terms. It promises good sale value and urges readers to check the classified columns and contact showings.
Wellington had his Waterloo and Hob Ingram faces his Oregon in a final game marking the last battle for the University of Washington captain. The three year varsity football and crew athlete from Hoquiam, over six feet tall and 195 pounds, has been a giant on the field and a regular college sportsman.
Gate opens 12 30 kickoff 2 at University of Washington stadium in a Northwest championship showdown. Washington coach Enoch Bagehaw and captain Bob In gram face Oregon coach Shy Huntington and captain Archie Shields with officials George Varnell Perkins and Alex Donaldson. Weather forecast fair and cold.
Washington and Oregon football machines enter the Stadium clash aiming to decide the Northwest title. Both teams are keyed up to top form as the season concludes this afternoon, with the championship at stake.
The document lists players with numbers and weights for Washington Petrie and substitutes. It shows names such as Johnson, Grimm, Vonder Ahe, Bollman, Shields, Haynes, Culligan, Kubo, Bhiolda, Ingram, Campbell, Hall, Mpoare, AbeD, Quescccsoseve, DaQman, W. Johnson, Zael, Latham, and others with weights around 168 to 190 pounds. It includes average weight 178.77 and a long list of possible substitutes with corresponding numbers.
A colossal figure sits in a tailored chair as the story introduces Rodman and his fabled servant the Mongolian looking creature. The setting shows a sunlit landscape beyond a velvet lawn and a distant wall with mountains beyond. The text frames Rodman’s immense intellect and the jinn like servant’s reverent, secret power.
Jersey City recounts a mishap where Mrs Maryy eyk dropped a nickel under a bed on Thanksgiving. She lit a match to recover it and accidentally ignited the mattress. About six hundred dollars in bills tucked in the feathers burned, but she managed to locate the nickel.
Patrolman John F. Stevens was shot through the chest during a morning highway hold up on Lith Ave and Pike St. by two masked bandits. he remained in Providence Hospital, his condition critical, as police chased leads and pursued the stolen Cadillac used in the robbery. The assailants fled toward Greenwood Ave after robbing B Johnson of 53 dollars and firing at pursuing officers.
Richard Holbrook a University of Washington student remained in serious condition after being wounded by Patrolman J H Karlberg during a university district incident. Medical staff reported little change and a bullet probe awaiting improvement. Authorities continue a joint investigation as Karlberg remains suspended and a Seattle General Hospital visit followed by flowers from the officer.
In Samoa the native population is not dying out, the island is promoted as a place where locals are encouraged to retain their natural way of life, unlike other Pacific islands facing population decline.
Mrs. Louisa C. Frye recalls Seattle's 1851 arrival of the Denny party at Alki Point and the first Thanksgiving. She describes landing aboard the schooner Exact from Portland, the 24 travelers, and building a shelter with logs and slabs for a roof.
A humorous Seattle pageant shows Mayor Brown, the city council, the people, and officials giving thanks. Entries lampoon politics and daily life with jokes about turkeys, raffles, rents, and a pretend governor role. The piece closes with a chorus hinting at continued humorous coverage.
A hurricane gust splashed the liner President Wilson on a mid Atlantic voyage. Captain Robert S. Taperiteh said several passengers and crew were injured as a huge wave struck the ship before it reached New York Harbor.
Walla Walla reports James E. Mahoney confessed to killing his elderly wealthy wife with a hammer on the eve of his execution. The written statement to his attorney corroborates trial evidence, and Mahoney seeks closure as US Supreme Court denial ends last reprieve. He prepared for last rites as he awaits the scaffold.
The Pacific Mail liner Newport with 100 passengers aboard was driven to San Pedro for examination after a collision with the schooner Svea about 15 miles off Port San Luis. Both vessels were not seriously damaged and continued under their own steam.
Portland report shows captains J. W. Shaver and Lincoln Shaver, noted Columbia river pilots, killed when their car was struck by a Southern Pacific electric train at Nebraska street crossing in South Portland. Investigation of the deaths slated for Friday. police and SP offices confirm details.
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