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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1922

Page

9

Mrs Axtell to Aid Dill at Wilkes Theater Rally

Mrs Frances C Axtell former Republican primary candidate will preside at a rally for Democratic nominee C C Dill at the Wilkes theater Friday night. Dill will give the main address with Edgar C Snyder also speaking. Dill plans a tight schedule visiting Whatcom county while Poindexter the Republican foe campaigns in Okanogan county en route to Seattle.

Frances C. Axtell Wilkes Theater C. C. Dill Dill Edgar C. Snyder Congress Dil Seattle Whatcom County

Murder jury discharged after failure to agree verdict

The jury in the first degree murder case of William De Graff failed to reach a verdict after 24 hours and was discharged by Superior Judge A. W. Frater. Deputy Prosecutor John P. Carmody alleged De Graff shot Joe Nelson in the back during a quarrel over Dora Colberg.

William de Graff A. W. Frater John PD Carmody de Graff Joe Nelson Seaman Dora Colberg Negress Thomas J. Caney Nelson

Equare Mile Contains Over Twenty Seven Million Square Feet

The note states that a square mile comprises 27,878,400 square feet. It presents the standard conversion between square miles and square feet without extra context or figures.

Marmola Prescription Tablets Offer Easy Weight Loss

An advertisement promises simple fat reduction with Marmola Prescription Tablets. It claims quick weight loss without exercise or dieting and offers to sell the product for one dollar per case, with direct orders from Marmola Co in Detroit Michigan.

Marmola Co Woodward Avenue Detroit Mich Sloan Ian

Toellner Sues Over Independent Party Ballot

August Toellner seeks to qualify as an independent party candidate for county commissioner in the second district. A state attorney says the nomination was invalid as made at a meeting, not a party convention. The supreme court remanded to King County Superior Court for trial. Toellner plans to run as a ticket if not placed on the ballot. He says the party is largely composed of city federal and port civil service employees.

Independent Party King County Superior Court August Toellner Toeliner D. BE. Ferguson Malcolm Douglas State Supreme Court Ferguson Supreme Court Superior Court Federal Port Civil Service

Waistline Watch Says Wanda on 1906 Style Return

Wanda von Kettler notes fashion waves from 1906 skirts to 1922 styles. She recalls The Mirror film of the San Francisco earthquake and wonders if pancake hats and puffed sleeves could return, concluding waistlines have changed for good.

Wanda von Kettler San Francisco Hennes

Ford Day Featured at Fordson Industrial Exposition

On the final day of the Fordson Industrial exposition Beattie will observe Ford day. The event spans large cities nationwide with prizes from local businesses for categories such as prettiest Ford noisiest Ford fattest lady driver worst tires and largest number of persons carried.

Beattie Ford

Striking Shopmen Enter Demurrers Before Judge Neterer

Eleven striking railway shopmen facing contempt charges appeared before Federal Judge Jeremiah Neterer to show cause why punishment should not be imposed. Their attorneys filed demurrers as the case was taken under advisement for 10 days. The men are accused of threats against Northern Pacific employees.

Jeremiah Neterer Northern Pacific

Shipbuilding Revival Eyed by Local Circles

Opinion in local circles says shipbuilding will revive soon with steamers added to the fleet. Large companies indicate not only ship buying but vessel building will rise, while Liam plans a lottery to fund broader service development.

Chief Severyns Orders Citywide Crime Clean-Up Drive

Police Chief William B. Severyns launches a fall campaign to curb vice, punchboards, and floaters, aiming to lock up garcotica peddlers addicts and rum dealers. All officers ordered to report and arrest suspects, with emphasis on preventing winter burglaries and holdups.

William B. Severyns Beattie Beveryns Severyne Severyns Asid

Apples Extension Course Opens During Pacific Northwest Exposition

An extension course at Washington State College in Seattle teaches efficient grading and sorting of apples for workers seeking orchard employment. The program runs five days with demonstrations by experts and opens November 13 during the Pacific Northwest Fruit Exposition.

Extension Service Washington State College Seattle

Playfield Confirmed for Georgetown District

The Georgetown district gains a designated playfield as several new sites are reviewed, per a park board announcement. Lincoln Park in West Seattle is named Seattle's new park, and Lincoln playfield will be renamed Broadway athletic field.

Georgetown Board of Park Commissioners Lincoln Park Seattle Lincoln Playfield Broadway Athletic Field

Eight Die in Chicago Railroad Crossing Accidents

Four railroad crossing accidents in Chicago yesterday killed eight motorists. Six died in crashes with fast trains while an electric train collision caused two more fatalities.

Chicago Autoista

Science and Religion Sermon at First Unitarian Church

The Sunday morning sermon at the First Unitarian church on East hall and Odd Fellows temple on 10th Ave at Pineast will discuss Science and Religion. The evening topic will be Americanization.

First Unitarian Church East Hall Odd Fellows’ Temple 10Th Ave E. Pineast

UW Dinner Honors Foreign Students With Lambert Guest

Foreign students at the University of Washington will be joined by Mrs. Nellie L. Lambert head of the YWCA Americanization department as the honor guest at a 6 30 p m Friday dinner in the university commons.

University of Washington Nellie L. Lambert University Commons

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