New Industry Draws Money to Tacoma
A July dispatch describes Tacoma capital backing diverse ventures. A1,000,000 plant plans and a vegetable skinning process firm seek funding from leading financiers in San Francisco and Los Angeles. The lumber waste pulp building material promises insulation, strength, and low cost, with a high reputation backer group supporting the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Elorters Fleishhacker
San Francisco
Ant
E. Jl. King
Lee A. Phillips
Los Angeles
Charles E. Dal
Kenneth Dawa
Branblir Griffith
Charles A. E. Millington
FL A. Ni
Svante
Pig Iron Production Low Clears Way for New Trade
July pig iron output shows a decline from 100 furnaces active to an estimated 100 daily production by month end. Industry observers note slow but steady production with prospects improving as steel orders ease and demand signals strengthen, pointing to a coming recovery for pig iron as market conditions align.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlo
Kevin
Irving Fisher Syndicats
Valley Queen and Last River Packet Lines Report
An era ends as the Valley Queen and the last river packet lines end service. The narration evokes long river trade routes from Montgomery to ports along the big river, noting centuries of landings and commerce tied to the Memphis Mississippi region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sten
Reserve Officers Ordered on Duty in Texas Air Corps
Reserve officers Lieut. Orrin Donnell and Lt. N. Holmes were ordered to report for 11 days duty beginning August 17 at Hensley Field Texas. They will train in all sections of the city, with trouser and uniform provisions as needed and light daily rental listings within reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Air Corps
Wannstay
Hensley Field
Irie
Texas
Orrin
Donnell
Livat
N. Holmes
Open car encounter in rain leads to odd cottage visit
An elderly man is invited into a cottage during a rainstorm after a car stops and the chauffeur tries to close the top. The scene includes mentions of Kitche 1, Bond, a plumber, and a boy named Edwin Jr. The passage records casual dialogue about recognition and gifts, with scattered names and fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vlbasanville
N.Y
Kitche
Bond
Edwin Jr
Junior
Sam
Tolin
Rockefeller
Tunior
Police push Detroit rally raids widen to suburbs
July 31 report says raids by state police with Detroit detectives broke up illicit gatherings in Ecorse River Rouge and Warrenville, arresting 30 as authorities target gang activity spilling from the city. Widespread enforcement followed after the killing of Jerry Buckler, with police visiting bars, wharves and warehouses for suspects amid expanding vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Speak Casits Uail
Destroit
Jerry Buckler
Anenouneer
Downs
Tietroit
Cun Fonre
Ecorse
River Houge
Wraravitte
Nharch
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San Antonio Loan & Trust Co
W. Commerce St
San Antonio
Terrell Malton Mortgage Company
Grockell
E. B. Chandler & Company Chandler Bidz
Crochett
D. Ansley Company, Inc
Majestic
Crockett
Tacoma
B.C. Forbes Tacoma
Batru Industries
Thoma
Jualin
Milady
Vegetable Skitming Proccsscs Company, Incorporated
Commercial
National
BANK
SERS
Trust CO
Travis
St. Mary's
Hes
Mem Peldies
Lea
John D
Lad
York
Iqlaleduction
Kirk
Oregon
Washington
British Columbia
Cevyleht
Ly B.C
National Bond & Mortgage Corp
Chase National Bank
New York
Ann
Ciradar
Kiss T Securities
Frost Narjoval Bank
RFA” Ann
Prt
Trust Department
Cartel Baokeng
CIT
Central Bank
Aetna Eesti
Solder Babbitt
Hein
Bank OF Commerce
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