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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1922
Page
12
Peter J. McHale was arrested Monday in Redwood California and is held in the county jail awaiting transfer to California authorities. He is connected to the killing of a union shop worker near South San Francisco three weeks ago. The capture was announced Thursday by officials.
John Dobry of Prineville Oregon built a lunch counter cigar stand and recreation hub after fighting a Japanese invasion threat. Fired by J B Stewart company, his anti Japs stance drew locals who backed his new venture and kept Crook county free of alien land use influence. Dobry, a World War II Marine veteran, became a popular civic figure in Jack's Office.
Victoria report says the Canadian Marcon company with its English parent plans a massive wireless station in Vancouver to reach Australia and the Orient. The project, costing over 2 million dollars, hinges on approvals from Canadian and British governments. Scientists claim the earth is 700 million years old.
Commander Evangeline Booth faces possible transfer as insurgent officers seek an independent American Army. Gen. Bramwell Booth recalls her to London, sparking widespread indignation and a heated debate over national headquarter unity versus localized leadership. Booth remains loyal to discipline, saying she will obey orders and is unsure of her assignment.
Advertisement touts a newer iron tablet that reportedly enriches blood and strengthens nerves with rapid absorption and minimal stomach irritation. It claims immediate effects after initial dose followed by a two week regimen and offers a money back guarantee through multiple drugstores.
In Dawson City Yukon Territory crews enjoy extended dredging along creeks due to warmer than normal conditions. The result could push this year’s gold production to about 1.25 million ounces.
Radio listing shows KFC and KDZE time blocks across morning afternoon and evening periods. Entries include 1 a. m. to 3 p. m. 6:30 p. m. 6:25 to 6:45 p. m. 9:95 to 10:15 p. m. and KDZE from 10:30 to 11 a. m. 2:30 to 4:30 p. m. daily with 7:16 to 8:15 a. m. on Monday Wednesday and Friday.
Unusual values in this assortment of Poiret twills tricotines crepe taffetas and Georgette dresses. Beaded and embroidered long waistline models praised for the season. Prices are $19.50 each on the second floor.
The Millinery Department displays Stripped Felt Sport Hats in vivid colors with velvet facings. Tweeds are included. Hats once selling for 2.50, 3.50 and 3.95 are now priced at 1.95 each all day Friday.
The notice advertises women’s hose in white and cordovan and cotton hose in black and brown with sizes 8 to 10. It also promotes curtains and panels, voiles, lace edged fabrics, and filet net curtains, formerly priced up to 6.96 per pair, now half price for this hour. Infants’ wool and silk vests in sizes up to 2 years, formerly 1.50 to 2.00, now 95 each in the underwear dept.
The Robert Dollar and Esther Dollar, last coal burning ships in the fleet, will be converted to oil burners when they arrive in New York. The change comes as coal costs rise on the Atlantic coast while oil is cheaper on the Pacific coast.
Captain Michael Connors of the freighter Lydia was fined 600 dollars for violating marine navigation law by sailing from Puget Sound to Grays Harbor without the required pilot. The notice cites a 400 dollar fine asstated by local customs officials. Fred Martin, an Oklahoma Indian cowboy, died at 101 after a 15 mile ride on the Salinas ranges and a paralysis incident.
Aberdeen reports John Wakatup, over a century old and regarded as the last real Quinault Indian, has died and is buried beside the grave of the famed Chief Taholah.
A vintage ad explains washing hair with can thrum a cheap shampoo that cleanses scalp removes dandruff dirt and oil leaving hair bright soft and fluffy. It advises dissolving a teaspoon of can thrax in hot water to make a full cup of shampoo liquid for all hair.
Dr Edwin J Brown operates a long established dental practice at 106 Columbia Street Seattle. The advertisement notes he has served as a leading Seattle dentist for more than 21 years.
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