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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1922
Page
10
The protest of Robert Howard of 1973 Harvard Ave led to a ruling by Superior Judge Austin E. Griffiths that the city ordinance authorizing charges for water meter repairs is unconstitutional. The case centered on a $4.42 bill for repairs performed by the city.
City employees may not use their private vehicles for municipal work or charge departments for the cost. The board of public works quotes that workers previously received 35 to 50 dollars per month for using their own cars on city business.
Detroit hosts the second National Aero Congress October 12 14 after the Pulitzer trophy air race and Curtiss race on October 7. Speakers push federal control of civilian flying to end unairworthy craft and reduce accidents. a bureau of civil aeronautics is favored and future air transport growth discussed with army navy pilots and civilian crews.
Two city officials were arrested for taking part in an attack on police during an ejection incident. The riot left several officers badly beaten and four policemen identified the officials involved. Authorities are pressing to remove the officials from office.
A pack of tigers driven from mountain dens by hunger attacked travelers from Puerto Vallarta to Mascota in Mexico, killing seven people including three women two men two small children and a baby.
A long OCR list details polling precincts with exact voting place addresses across many streets and landmarks. It enumerates venues such as schools, churches, libraries, fire stations, and public buildings in Seattle area neighborhoods for voter access.
Casey, a Republication candidate for Congress from Seattle and Kitsap County, hails Thomas Jefferson as a great man and pledges greatness if he lives long enough. He campaigns on a light wine and beer platform, suggesting a relaxed stance on liquor.
J. M. Wilson, a Democratic candidate for Snohomish County sheriff, is a longshoreman and current president of the Pacific Coast District Longshoremen. His platform calls for strict impartial enforcement of laws, humane jail conduct, and fairness to all people.
Mary Jennison, the only woman contestant, rode at 60 miles an hour on a motor cycle in Saltburn and was thrown on her head but escaped with bruises. An emergency ordinance to pave Union Street from Second to Ninth Aves was introduced in the council, with indications it will pass and the contract let at once.
An advertisement touts delatone paste as a simple method to remove facial hairs. It claims results with a two to three minute application followed by rubbing and washing, warning readers to use genuine delatone.
Advertisement lists wash suiting 28 inch width in light and medium stripe pattern at 25 cents per yard and standard quality percales 26 inches wide with patterns for children's wear house dresses and aprons at 18 cents per yard.
A description lists stamped luncheon sets in fine material with home stitched edges and a butterfly Lazy Daisy and French Knot pattern. Includes cloths 36 by 36 inches and 44 by 44 inches buffet sets in three piece napkin sets priced at 1.00 and 69 50 19.
Listing details soft capeskin driving gauntlets with flexible cuffs in African brown, pair priced at 3.50. Long kid gloves in 12 button length overseam sewn in black 3.76 for 12 button length 4.50 for 14 button length.
The listing notes plain items and others with brushed wool trimmings. Choices priced at 3.45 dollars each.
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