09 Oct 1922
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1922
Page
1
A collage of whimsical comments on Prohibition era life includes charges against Seattle bootleggers, jokes about home brew and imperial quarts, playful quips on fashion and winter, and light sports banter. It notes a fashion fringe update, mentions Mink De Ronda, Pershing memoirs, and a satire on golf and baseball, finishing with a farewell line from cartoonish urban life.
The Seattle National Bank held an Old Folks Day shower of gold with many depositors over 70 seeking the $10 prize for the oldest depositor. Thomas Griffith and W B Davin topped noon tallies near a century, while Mrs Mary A Russell and N M Gladwin stood among the oldest entrants. The event aims to surpass 3,000 new savings accounts, with a 100 percent dividend and a Liberty Bell savings bank given free with initial treatment as part of the promotion.
Marks SPS slide to .0008 percent marking a fresh low in thin market conditions as traders note limited liquidity and muted demand on Oct 9 in New York.
A stubborn Sunday night blaze at the Third Ave and Union St postoffice destroyed about $1 500 in unclaimed mail and packages. Acting Fire Marshal Robert L Taing said the fire started on the balcony southeast corner and was confined with difficulty after a lengthy investigation. The parcels had been on hand for months.
Rochester report states William K. Wheeler age 27 drowned his three children Ethyn 5 Grace 6 and Russell 6 months in the bathtub then shot himself after failing to find steady work. His wife found the bodies upon returning from church.
A self driving roadster smashed through two plate glass windows at the White Tailors located at 815 Pike street on Sunday night. The vehicle was owned by A. C. Foster of 15 Pike street.
A broad fraternity aids a national drive against drug abuse. Dope addicts in this community and others are targeted for health outreach. The effort unites volunteers to publicize prevention and support services through widespread photo campaigns.
Seattle lodge No. 92 of the Elks pledges a fourfold program to reclaim youth from narcotics. Do. RE. Johnston, vice chairman of the Big Brother committee, leads efforts including a survey and education to inform all ages of narcotic dangers and support authorities in fighting the drug trade.
U S secret service officials name a booze smuggling boat captain as America’s meanest man for plotting to land 200 Chinese in the United States for a fee. Passengers were landed at a Cuban port and left to survive, with several dying from exposure before reaching towns with food. The scheme routes through Mexico Cuba to Florida with a foreign leader under surveillance.
Wellsburg W Va Oct 9 Trial of 200 men charged with murder and inciting a riot at Cliftonville July 17 began in Brooke County circuit court. Seventy eight held without bond for first degree murder as deputies and miners clashed. several indicted men have turned state's evidence and confessed.
Governor Hart enforces a statewide push for upbeat mood on the first day of Smile Week. Citizens, animals, and streams are urged to radiate happiness as laughter fills towns and counties.
Sheriff Matt Starwich led a Des Moines raid seizing 35 liquor cases and three cars. Six men were jailed with three identified as liquor runners and three as alleged improvised protectors. Deputies pursued missing badges and linked a prior 75 case haul to the same suspects.
In Vancouver British Columbia Fred Deal a wealthy colored bootlegger shot and killed Policeman R J McBeath and wounded Detective Thomas Quirk after resisting arrest When McBeath called for help Deal fled into an alley and was later arrested A woman in the car was held as a witness Mereneath won Britain’s Victoria Cross for bravery in France.
Thick smoke blanketed Los Angeles as a Richfield Oil plant fire, started at 545 am, burned with explosions shaking several barrels of crude oil. Fire crews from all districts battled the blaze to keep it from spreading, the plant and equipment valued around 1 500 000 dollars.
Arthur Co. Burch goes on trial for the third time over the murder of John Belton Kennedy in Los Angeles. He states a Christmas release slogan amid prior deadlocked juries along with co-defendant Madalynne Obenchain, who also faced earlier trials with similar outcomes.
Marie Louise Kiger a 14 year old Tacoma girl sings the top note F in treble clef claiming a voice among the highest. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Kiger she was born in Moberly Missouri and has lived in Tacoma much of her life. Guided by Prof Weisbach and later T H J Ryan she trains for an opera career after impressing the Celia club with her first public appearance.
Reports from Constantinople indicate Kemalist forces near Shile Yarmiso and Kara Yakobi approach the city within a day’s march. Turkish troops dig in west of the Sea of Marmara as allied peace plans call for Greek evacuation from Thrace, with a one month frame, Greece seeking two months.
London October reports discuss the possibility of overthrowing the Lloyd George government when Parliament convenes next month. Liberal and Conservative anti Georgians see an advantage in political maneuvering.
Clifford Hayes, 19, ex sailor, was arrested at Somerville jail and charged with the murders of Rev. Edward Hall and Mrs. Eleanor Mills after a night of questioning. Raymond Schneider, 22, confessed Hayes shot in mistaken identity. prosecutors say Hayes faces murder charges while Schneider is a material witness.
Henry Heckman head of Heckman Fuel Co and six other dealers were arrested for selling too much fuel by exceeding wagon box size. Heckman was fined 5 dollars in police court after pleading not guilty. six others have cases continued to November 16. Inspector Crimmons said fines would be heavy only to enforce legal load standards.
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