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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1922
Page
12
The article details mastodon bones found near a mine in Alaska and spruce stumps deep underground. It argues bones lay beneath tropical era trees, suggesting a prehistoric climate switch that moved Arctic and tropical zones. Scientists may soon date when the climate changed.
Belfast dated report describes a dawn attack by Irish rebels on a Free State garrison in County Meath. Rebels were repulsed, wounded carried away, thirteen captured. narrative then shifts to a science fiction passage about a world frozen by cold and a lone Mastodon named Nardu.
In Cleveland on October 3 differences between coal operators and union miners prevented any agreement on a 192% wage scale. A national association of bituminous operators was discussed, but Phil H. Penna doubted its likelihood. Operators planned to meet the miners policy committee later.
Miss Isadora Duncan, famed dancer, and her new Russian husband Serge Kesenine were admitted to the United States after proving to immigration officials they had not joined Bolsheviks. The couple showed they mingled with Bolsheviks without becoming adherents and were granted entry.
A survey shows New York pool agents work on 20 percent commissions with weekly ticket sales around 56 dollars each. In a 20 story office building ten pools operate alongside larger groups, with about 25 000 small pools selling 26 cent tickets to join one or two major league clubs. The Sportsmen's club in Philadelphia sells blind 25 cent tickets spanning six teams from 24 across leagues.
A freelance reporter narrator Hiram Hicophat probes Beattie’s cigar shops for baseball pool gambling. He learns most shops deny gambling in a moral city led by Mayor Doc Brown. In the end Adolph offers a shady 86 cent flyer in an alley chance to win a hundred dollars.
A slender young man calling himself Sir Edward Glynn Lambden appeared before Justice of the Peace C. C Dalton on a vagrancy charge. He claimed a titular designation from an uncle in London and said a British consul in San Francisco had informed him. A physician reported recent narcotic use. Lambden admitted five years of use but said it had been a year since his last dose. He was jailed to await investigation and word from relatives in Vancouver, B. C.
Shirley Gene Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Al Smith of Carolina Court leads the popularity contest for babies at the Shrine Circus in The Arena. A misprint listed her as Shirley Gene Young. The event runs nightly with dancing after the circus through October 14 and prizes include diamond rings.
University officials warn that baseball and basketball may be abandoned at the University of Washington if funds remain unavailable for athletics. The shortage stems from allocating a large portion of Associated Students’ funds to stadium debt, prompting interest from local chamber leader Frank Waterhouse to pursue further talks with university officials.
New York October 3 Dr Royal Copeland city health officer announces acceptance of the Democratic nomination for the United States Senate.
A touring car carrying two men believed to be bandits crashed at 15th Ave and EF Union St at 1 am Tuesday. The occupants fled the scene, leaving a loaded 34 caliber revolver, two black hats and two dark overcoats under the wreckage. The car bore a license registered to C. Trady of 1467 20th Ave with a 1916 Ford origin. no theft report filed.
Eleven Tacoma and Everett railway shopmen were cited by Federal Judge Jeremiah Neterer to appear within two weeks and show cause why they should not be punished for contempt of court. They face possible six months in jail or a $1000 fine if convicted for violating the injunction against picketing and alleged disturbances. North, Btrode, and Wergin of Tacoma are ordered to appear October 16. Kemme, Sponck, Welch, Grant, Hunter, Tyler, Herman Kemme and Stone of Everett are to appear October 14.
Kenton Ohio residents report two lions terrorizing the region for three days. Children stayed home from school as more sightings and dead animals were found. Tracks were marked across numerous locations. a $1,000 reward was posted for capture. Bailey and the Ohio National Guard tried to flush the beasts at Mount Victory. A gunshot brought a roar and blood-stained tracks were seen near Nave farm.
Yakima Kiwanians set Tuesday October 21 as Seattle Kiwanis day and plan a noon luncheon as a civic banquet. An afternoon auto tour will showcase the fruit industry and city and valley points, followed by a stag pheasant dinner.
A report by C. J. Joy of the Washington Forest Fire association shows 225000 acres burned over five months from April to August in Washington and 744 forest fires. July saw the peak with 842 fires reported.
Nathan Hale a former congressman will speak to Kiwanis members at the Wednesday noon luncheon on farm loan work. Wil Creasy headlining at the Orpheum this week and Carl Reiter the Orpheum manager will attend among guests. A county fair and circus with livestock exhibit wheel of fortune and other stellar attractions are promised.
In New York on Oct 2 Raymond R Frazier president of Washington Mutual Savings and head of the American Bankers Association savings bank division says about a quarter of Americans hold savings accounts totaling more than 14 billion dollars He argues the savings base is broader than critics claim and outlines thrift promotion through school savings plans and depositor protection measures. He cites rising pupil participation in school savings programs and urges segregation of savings from checking deposits and safer investment rules. In Oregon Mrs Ann Huntley 83 a pioneer dies from stove burns. Cigarette machine output noted at a high rate.
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