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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1922
Page
1
A collage of light humor and social snippets recalls old Saturday nights, office banter, and curious adages. The piece wanders through jokes about fashion, travel, war references, and a playful exchange column, ending with playful army humor and parody of a war-time march.
Reports from Athens describe sporadic Turkish attacks on English and allied shops in Constantinople with looting noted. Irregular cavalry have occupied Lamphakos at the straits, disrupting local control as tensions rise. In Washington, the navy department announced U S destroyers will depart Hampton Roads on Monday to join Near East fleet operations with Capt Tozer's ship assignments.
Otto F. Kegel, general chairman, urged Seattle citizens to donate $798,343 to support 51 welfare programs from December 1, 1922, to December 1, 1923. Subscriptions reported reach $221,000 by Friday noon, leaving $477,020 to raise. Rev. Cleveland Kielthauer contrasted Seattle with Cleveland, noting their city raised $3.9 million and urging prompt support to relieve hunger and destitution.
William G. Long of 4916 63d Ave sues Seattle in superior court for 16690 alleging he lost part of an arm when he fell May 1 1921 under a Rainier Valley street car due to a pile of dirt left by the city on the street.
In The Star's Greater Classified section, readers enjoy active returns from listings. Sellers and buyers note quick responses and brisk activity across jobs, real estate, and services, with multiple buyers and local businesses engaging in rapid transactions.
The Star reports the annual Community Chest parade along Third Ave and Virginia St featuring dogs, cats, ponies, and children. Mayor Brown rides a pony as banners light the scene and a cat dons a wire cage amid canine-focused publicity efforts.
Twelve American destroyers have been ordered to Constantinople hear the Atlantic fleet message of Kismet to Kemal. They are forerunners of America's naval might placed on the side of freedom and progress in the Near East. Once before American warships aided into the Mediterranean to defend international morality.
Oscar S. Straus, twice minister and former ambassador to Turkey, warns in an exclusive interview that present conditions in Asia Minor are so serious there is great danger of a recrudescence of the World War. He stresses the issue as crucial for U S foreign policy.
A warning to former hot sports about financial ruin and household impact. The Star teases a thrift campaign starting Wednesday with full details in Monday's issue.
Athens reports the revolutionary government declaring treason trials for officials of King Constantine’s regime connected to the army rout by the Turks. Those responsible are under arrest as Col. Gonatas leads efforts to gather Greek forces for Thrace occupation.
Washington reports 74000 people evacuated Smyrna over two days with 20000 to 50000 more in the city or nearby. Dispatches also place 145000 refugees at Mitylene and 33000 at Salonika.
Dr. Ellis, a prominent American writer on Near East issues, warns readers to distrust rumors and propaganda as tensions rise toward a possible world cataclysm. He urges discrimination in interpreting cablegrams and a measured democratic response.
London watchers report Kemal’s nationalist leadership would refuse Britain’s demand to withdraw from the Asiatic side of the straits. Gen Harrington reportedly ordered Kemal into the zone with no time limit, as tensions rise toward possible war. Arthur Henderson urges settlement of Near Eastern issues to avoid conflict.
In Constantinople on Sept 30 Gen Harrington urged Mustapha Kemal to evacuate Chanak with Britain and Turkish forces poised near war. No time limit was stated for the Turkish withdrawal as Kemal’s note demanded British withdrawal from the Asiatic side of the straits. A high British official called Kemal’s reply hostile and closed the door to further talks.
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