12 Sep 1922
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1922
Page
1
The writer urges swift, decisive action to catch and punish the perpetrator of a brutal crime against a family in Olympia. They condemn delays in law enforcement, call for full mobilization of state and county resources, and demand the fiend be brought to justice without mercy.
Washington police widened the search for the assailant who attacked the O'Hara family at Schneider's Prairie eight miles from Olympia. Theories include a hidden camp, woods and Puget Sound shore sightings, or a route toward Camp Lewis and Seattle with a suspicious man seen near Camp Lew is and Firwood.
King County voters, including rural areas, faced a noisy primary with little clear frontrunner for senator Poindexter and Griffiths. Bets circulated on finish order while Democrats and farmer laborites lagged in key races and vigilance remained high to guard against late intrusions.
A jumble of letters and snippets fills a newspaper page with references to dumbbells, appearances by a leading lady in a play, and scattered notes from readers. Mentions include Arthur, Philadelphia, Georgetown, and Georgetown’s W Vox, with vague allusions to bets, apothegms, and a nonsensical mix of phrases.
Suzanne Lenglen world champion tennis player will not play again unless her health improves her father announced today. The star withdrew from yesterday's matches due to heart trouble and will not compete in the tournament, a blow to French sport fans in Le Touquet.
A brief call to readers of THE STAR WANT AD SECTION DAILY asking if they seek a hard to find home and inviting inquiries.
Modern five room bungalow with bath and cement basement listed at 3000 dollars. Large level lot with alley and improvements on streets near car and red streets. Payment options include 500 dollars cash plus 25 dollars monthly and a real estate contract as part payment.
The Wanted Columns invite readers to discover a comfy little home shown by a featured agent. It highlights a cozy space with practical details and inviting amenities, encouraging quick schedules and inquiring visitors.
Judge Walter M. French in superior court granted a temporary injunction preventing the city from interfering with the Butler hotel's cabaret license. The city plans to appeal the decision. The cases of three other cabarets were to be argued Tuesday afternoon.
Washington Sept 12 The Shipping Board sells its fleet of 226 wooden vessels to George D Perry of San Francisco for 750000. The ships cost the government 300009000. Demolition of steamship parts required but hulls may be disposed without restriction.
In Phoenix on September 12 former Governor George W. P. Hunt and Charles B. Ward led the Democratic gubernatorial race. The primary featured a spirited campaign with Hunt and Ward as the main attractions. Most other offices drew little contest.
Tacoma police report the suspect possibly fled to Auburn and Seattle. Armed posses search the Puyallup valley woods while guards cluster near Firwood and Westbo bridge. Fingerprints from the O Hara house lamp chimney are photographed to aid identification. The Gig Harbor attacker is linked to John Kendall who has disappeared.
Detroit September 12 workers at the Ford plant were told Henry Ford will not tolerate any use of liquor wine or beer by employees. The edict reflects his Volstead era stance and applies to all staff.
In Chicago on September 1 the government pressed a nationwide conspiracy claim to paralyze railroads. The court kept the restraining order for 10 days while hearings proceed. The judge allowed extensive evidence of violence and incidents linked to the strike. Bert M. Jewell forecast a possible peace with lines, saying workers could return to many roads within five days if accepted.
Reporter recounts a tense trial scene with Clara Skarin who pauses to powder her nose and pose for cameras outside the county city building. Onlookers question her identity and a passerby jokes she is running against the incumbent prosecutor, Miss Hohmann.
Kansas City police report Tony Dinello confessed to murdering his two daughters and disposing of their bodies in the river to conceal the crime.
News from London reports the Allied push against the Turks centered on Constantinople with Nabey Bey demanding the city’s return. Kemalist forces, after defeating Greece, may advance. Britain concentrates the Mediterranean fleet, with French and Italian ships en route.
The prosecution admitted it cannot prove a conspiracy with a “man in the case” to murder Clara Skarin’s grand uncle Ferdinand Hochbrunn for his gold. Skarin claims self defense in the fatal shot and is held in the city jail as first degree murder charges proceed. She offered an alias filled tale about Mark Ten Sule and wealth after October 13.
J D Ross Seattle city light superintendent acts as expert for Bellingham at a conference with Stone and Webster representatives to push for reductions in electric gas and street car fares. Puget Sound Traction Light and Power officials Harry Sewall and John Hickok join the talks with city leaders including Mayor Mathes and City Attorney Healy.
Edward Guest, 15, of 1283 W Myrtle St, lay near death at Swedish Hospital after being shot Sunday by schoolmate John Fithian, 14. Fithian confessed that both were in a juvenile gang and the shooting followed a religious quarrel. Guest’s recovery is not expected.
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