04 Oct 1922
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1922
Page
1
A jumbled page fragment features diary-like items, local gossip, political asides, and notices. It mentions King Constantine, Better Home Week, coal and cold weather, and a Seattle candidate, alongside random lines about poetry and fishing. The tone mirrors a bustling early 20th century community column with scattered names and events.
A throng lines the Seattle National Bank for The Star’s Shower of Gold promotion. Frankie Kenney, 3, receives a payout and proudly exits with his bank book and a Liberty Bell savings bank. Patrons from all walks of life rush in as special tellers move customers through quickly.
San Francisco reports a major corporate move by Standard Oil Company of California. The firm announces an increase in capital stock and a 190 percent stock dividend to be distributed October 30. A total of 1,150,000 shares are issued, boosting stock from 115 million to 250 million dollars.
George H. Smith a 38 year old logger was accused by John McKeever a 31 year old shingle weaver after a Tuesday night meeting at Second Ave and Washington Smith allegedly passed worthless checks McKeever restrained him until police arrived and Smith was arrested He is held in the city jail
New six room home with hardwood floors pipeless furnace attic breakfast nook tile bath medicine cabinet clothes chute linen closets and paved street access. 24 by 42 foot house on corner lot with three quarter basement laundry trays and other amenities.
The Star announces a thrift campaign with prizes for Seattle residents. The youngest depositor receives $10 and the oldest depositor also $10. A best essay on the campaign’s meaning to Seattle will win first prize, with second prize and ten $1 awards. Each baby born in Seattle during the campaign earns $1, and additional prizes total $15.
Editor Homer Gin Brew endorses the National Pastime with satirical bets on the Yankees and Giants. He jokes that readers should bet on New York or not bet at all, predicts the Giants or Yankees win, mocks Babe Ruth and Pop Anson, and teases readers with mock insider dope and harmless prop bets.
Justice Morschauser denied a motion by James A. Stillman to delay action on Referee Daniel J. Greason’s report. The report favored Mia Anne A. Stillman in a divorce and legitimacy contest for infant Guy Stillman, with briefs submitted by both sides and the judge signaling quick approval may follow.
The Star offers ten dollar prizes to the youngest and oldest depositors in a thrift drive. Mothers bring babies to Beattie National Bank on Babies Day and deposit sixty cents to enter. A one dollar credit is given, and the youngest baby with an account starts a ten dollar prize. A birth record from city hall will verify date and time. Jacobs the movie operator will film mothers and babies entering the bank.
In Mu dania, Oct 4, Allies and Turks reached a majority of terms for a peace protocol at a secret parley. Mustapha Kemal to join a general peace conference. Greek representatives awaited. Ankara government reportedly accepts allied principles. Turkish troops ordered to avoid further fighting.
Three thousand Kemalist troops from 1917 and 1918 classes called up by Greece as Athens rejects evacuation plans for Thrace. General Nider leaves for Thrace while Veniselos protests eastern Thrace handover to Turks. Allied commanders urge restraint amid reports of Greek troops clashing with Turks and Turkish leader Mustapha Kemal alleges Greek pillaging.
Former Greek Premier Venizelos told American envoy Harvey that the allies must occupy Thrace to stop massacres as Greek troops withdraw. He asked Harvey to inform Secretary Hughes in Washington, signaling urgent international intervention.
Ruth Plumiey requests $1,000 from Equitable Life Insurance Co. alleging the policy on her husband Hugh C. Plumiey covered the crime. She is serving life for first degree murder at Walla Walla and acts through her guardian Carl C. Marts to pursue the claim.
County Commissioner Thomas Dobson says a $1,600,000 cut is needed to preserve a 10 mill levy. To date only $106,576.14 has been trimmed, and a $138,000,000 drop in King county property valuation blocks further tax relief. The revised budget shows a 12 to 14 mill levy, with hearings postponed to Thursday.
A special meeting of the superior court judges will be held Thursday at noon to consider a request for a new grand jury and a special prosecutor to handle remaining indictments against county commissioners and other public officials. Judge Austin F. Griffiths indicated most judges would attend, with Judge Tallman and Judge Smith unavailable.
Three Americans detained in Juarez after an alleged plot to abduct famed Los Angeles murder suspect Arizona Phil Quin were expected to post bond. A mob surrounded the jail but dispersed, with El Paso Chief of Detectives Claude Smith Sam Dreden and C Harvey among those held, and no violence directed at them as authorities prepared for bond proceedings.
Great Britain is determined to pay more than 4 billion dollars in war debt to the United States. Reginald McKenna, former British chancellor, told the American Bankers association convention in New York that Britain would meet its obligations.
H Edward Young Clarke, acting imperial wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, has resigned, the United Press reported from Atlanta.
Giants rally from behind to beat the Yankees 3 to 2 at Polo Grounds. Bush held New York hitless for seven innings before McGraw's club struck back, with Meusel and Groh contributing hits. Crowd estimated at 38,000 on opening day of city series.
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