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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1922
Page
1
A collage of stray lines references actresses Anna Q Nilsson Turkish leaders a labor strike a Clara case and a Knitting society notice. Vague notes touch on politics liquor laws and hunting with scattered names places and events, reflecting a cluttered newspaper fragment rather than a coherent story.
A push for a congressional investigation of the federal income tax begins as lawmakers report widespread constituent complaints about assessment and collection methods. Attorney General Daugherty elevates the issue in his congressional report.
The report asserts the small taxpayer cannot have claims adjusted due to priority for large corporations with million dollar claims. It claims division railroads claims through the system and has focused since 1982 on refunds, neglecting uncollected assessments. It notes the statute of limitations can be used for reform and saved the government millions.
Dover warned the Treasury and Internal Revenue system allows billions in tax refunds with secrecy by law. Officials face fines for disclosure. Congress has little knowledge of who gains or pays. Dover sought to reform the audit review division but was blocked by entrenched interests and orders to withhold information.
UPI dispatch from Sarbor Silesia reports Kaiser Wilhelm deeply in love with Princess Hermine. Endearing letters flood the post office as opposition from the Junker party grows. Princess confirms November wedding plans despite royal and political pressure. Crown Prince Wilhelm and wife plan a last effort to prevent the match.
Mrs. Dalsye Stottlemeyer sues for twenty five thousand dollars plus medical fees after claiming Dixie Wart Remover from Meare Roebuck & Co. injured her left hand. The jury of eleven heard evidence of an inflammatory condition and premised liability on the product’s label claiming it was painless. The case proceeds in Superior Court before Judge Otis W. Brinker with nine jurors required to agree.
Mayor Brown states Carl Gassman is temporarily overseeing the city streets and sewers department alongside Byron Thomas. The mayor says Thomas remains acting head while Gassman works with him, and that Gassman’s pay awaits council confirmation. City Council President Co B Fitzgerald plans a legal opinion on the mayor’s authority to appoint without council sanction.
N B Beck of Seattle died Tuesday at Swedish hospital aged 63. He is survived by his widow, three sons N B Beck Jr Harlan and James B Beck, and a daughter Jean, all of Seattle.
The House voted 258 to 64 to override the president's veto on the bonus bill. The vetoed measure heads to the Senate, which is expected to act by tomorrow. House action occurred with minimal debate as roll call proceeded promptly.
Oscar C. Johnson a retired silk merchant of 3700 60th Ave 8S W walked into the police station Wednesday morning to say he had been living in a downtown hotel since leaving home Monday. He reported his wife unaware of his location. Johnson was reported missing by friend J G Weathers.
Gov Louis Hart calls for a seven day Smile week starting October 9 to replace gloom with kind deeds and cheerful news. Officials urge joyful behavior, humorous acts, and newspapers to publish more upbeat items while avoiding grim reports and dour attitudes.
A maniac described as the Peninsula Beast shot and killed August Bonjorni, wounded Joe Bonjorni, and nearly killed Mrs Bonjorni at the Bonjorni ranch near Wilson Creek. Sheriff Mack Deycous led armed posses in pursuit. Joe Bonjorni remains in critical condition at Wenatchee hospital.
Disturbing reports wire in from Constantinople as Kemalist forces push toward Smyrna while Greeks flee the city in fear. Mustapha Kemal is said to be at Nicomedia with Turkish forces closing on Chanak as Britain strengthens naval strength in the Dardanelles.
Seattle realtor offers a nearly new bungalow with 4 rooms and 2 large bedrooms. Features hardwood floors, fireplace, cement basement, furnace, garage, view, near car line, linen and attack lighting fixtures. Priced at 9 360 dollars with 2860 cash and 35 per month.
Seattle detectives hold Sam Lynch alias Roy McDonald, 22, as a suspect in the $3500 robbery of King Bros. clothing store at 1202 Second Ave. A second man is sought. police found Lynch’s name on an auto license slip and rubber overshoe tracks tying him to the case.
Clara Skarin must plead Friday to first degree murder charge in superior court over the death of Ferdin and Hochbrunn. Judge Austin K. Griffiths set the date after Skarin’s arraignment as defense counsel John F. Dore requested a week to plead, which the court denied.
Tokyo dispatches report Japanese delegates told Soviet Russia at a conference that Saghalien will not be evacuated until indemnity for the Nikolaievsk massacre is paid. The stance hinges on wartime reparations as a condition for withdrawal.
Mayor Brown repeats call for a five cent carfare to be put into effect immediately. He argues that eliminating transfers and authorizing $1 weekly passes will boost short haul traffic enough to offset the fare reduction.
In Oakland California on September 20 Superior Judge Quinn granted Juanita Miller a divorce from Juan Miller. The court found grounds including cruelty desertion and alleged laziness. Juanita declared she will not be attracted to handsome men and returned to her mystic gardens free from her husband.
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