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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1922
Page
7
An old advertisement promotes Freezone as a cheap corn remover. It claims a small amount applied to corns or calluses eases pain and allows the corn to be lifted off without soreness. The druggist offers nine tiny bottles for a few cents.
W D Lane told the King Legislative Federation that a bloc of four judges seeks pooled interests and would place them under a group of attorneys. He claimed these lawyers use publicity funds beyond what candidates can afford to name nearly half the Supreme Court.
Mayor Brown opens the Tolt fair week with speeches on September 14 with E. J. Mayor, Nathan Eckstein and Lloyd among announced speakers. Events include sports and talks at Tolt Washington.
Dr Sylvester Wilhelmy argues to cut coroner expenses in half saving taxpayers about ten thousand dollars. He would abolish the deputy role, end the coroner nurse secretary position, reduce staff by one, bar undertaker ties, and eliminate diamond insignia while promising open juries and personal supervision of duties. He cites twenty one years of medical practice and residency on Queen Anne Hill, urging scrutiny of his Seattle area record and seeking votes at the September primaries.
Councilman Phil Tindall, Republican candidate for Congress, told Fremont Study Club on Saturday that Japanese influence spreads across several states from California to Washington. He warned of Japanese colonies and land control, predicting a future fall as American resolve grows.
Friends of David McKenzie, a candidate for county commissioner, credit him with pushing efficiency since 1913 as a minority board member. He advocated sweeping cost cuts in road districts, eliminating “snap” jobs, tighter property inventories, better county purchasing, and closer control of county auto costs.
The Ladies' Musical club plans a series of concerts in Seattle to boost musical culture. Geraldine Farrar will sing October 16 at the Arena, with later recitals by Rachmaninoff, Medward Johnson, Alfred Cortot, and Jacques Thibaud. Semimonthly meetings will develop club members through the 1832 1923 season.
The former official linked to petty graft battles in Seattle returns to seek the same county post on the same platform. He faces a recall movement backed by civic groups and ongoing county government reforms, reflecting a long running local dispute.
Delivery of 16 miles of 6 inch pipe by West Pipe and Steel Co marks progress on Seattle water system expansion. The plant is among the Wests largest for this work and fabrication has continued since last summer.
In 1920 Fred J. Messe and partner leased land to A lione described as Japanese, amid speculation tied to the 1921 anti alien land law. The draft reveals a 18.17 acre parcel in township 23 north, but the public has no evidence the lease predates the law. The letter argues anti Japanese sentiment among candidates, favoring those aligned with traditional “Old Guard” values.
Seattle voters will cast ballots from 8 a m to 8 p m Tuesday at 294 polling places. A total of 212 candidates compete for offices including U S senator, congress member, state and county posts, and supreme court judges. Three parties are represented on the ballot.
County officials announce party designated voting in primaries with machines for each party. Voters should study sample ballots published in newspapers and learn candidates before polling. Machines are placed citywide and on display at Bon Marche Rhoden Brow and county city building lobby.
A husband who wed ten days earlier allegedly deserts his bride and elopes with Miss Elizabeth Walsh of Spokane. A bigamy charge was filed in superior court by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Eugene Meacham against Marry W Britten, a Seattle mechanic, after authorities pursued him Monday.
William A. Gaines requests correction of a Star Saturday misprint that stated he is a candidate for reelection as county treasurer. He is running for county commissioner from the city district.
Superior Judge Austin E. Griffiths issued a last minute statement as he wound up his campaign for the Republican nomination for U S senator. He urged voters not to waste their vote and framed the race as between Poindexter and himself while condemning political tactics and pledging support for state development and lawful progress.
Sheriff Matt Starwich, member of both Eagles and Elks, umpired a Ballard baseball game between the two orders. With the score tied at 1 to 1, he withdrew, avoiding a predicted nine-vote loss whichever side won.
A fragmented report notes a group of tented people seeking shelter and dignity amid limited resources. Officials discuss eligibility criteria and potential accommodations while advocates push for humane, equitable assistance.
Excerpted remarks show critique of wealth control and calls for peace and security with a voter appeal. A separate Milwaukee item notes a political aspirant expelling a stance while a Portland fatal self inflicts a bullet on his wife’s grave, leaving a note about not living without her.
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