Wage Cuts and Dollar Rise Stir Smelting Giant
William Loeb Jr., vice president of American Smelting & Refining, says higher dollar value boosts real wages since June, while the firm trims 20 percent from white collar salaries starting May 1. Overall wage cuts for 12 000 workers total about 25 percent since January, with prior increases during the war averaging 45 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United Press Today
William Loeb, Jr
American Smelting & Refining Company
Theodore Roosevelt
Department of Labor
Loeb
Simon Gussenheim
Phor
Plan to Ship Apples From Northwest Ports This Season
A plan to guarantee a minimum shipment of 4 000 boxes of apples to Atlantic ports via Seattle will be refined at a Wenatchee meeting Tuesday. Yakima and Wenatchee commercial clubs and the Wenatchee Valley Traffic association back the effort with Intercoastal shipping space for at least 4 406 boxes. Officials seek Hood River and Walla Walla cooperation to develop water transportation for Northwest fruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Seattle
Wenatchee
Yakima
Northwest Fruits
Electric Show At Levy's For Merchandising Exhibit
Modern electricity usage in merchandising will be demonstrated at a conference in Levy's Orpheum theatre on April 20. The General Electric Co presents a revolving stage showing store windows interiors and home appliances to advantage. The display is touring major cities nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levys
Levy
Orpheum Theatre
General Electric Co
Public Markets stalls list mixed goods and prices
A dense OCR of Pike Place and Queen City stalls lists cane sugar milk butter sardines apricots pineapples soap laundry goods and fresh seafood with prices and packaging notes. Multiple stalls across ECONOMY and WEATLAKE sections advertise staples like sugar butter lard and canned fruit with unit costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike Place
Royal Baking
Queen City
del Monte
Stalin
Tides in Seattle Ship News
Saturday Arnit 16 gives low tide at 6 am about 6.0 ft and Sunday Armin notes first high tide at 12 48 am reaching 21.2 ft The first low tide occurs earlier while second high tide arrives around 2 18 am at 6.1 ft Steers low tide around 9 pm shows the day's tidal schedule for Seattle harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armin
Wreck Probe Nears End In Governor Sinking
Review of evidence from hearings on the Governor sinking will conclude early next week. Captain Ames and Captain Lord led the inquiry with possible actions in federal court if negligence is found. Wreckage from the Governor has reportedly been moved ashore on Whidby Island and hidden in the woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald 8. Ames
Lord
Governor
Sloan Shipyard Case Remains Under Advisement
Federal Judge Jeremiah Neterer took the Sloan Shipyards case under advisement after arguments on appointing a receiver. Previous petitions were denied. The report also notes related shipping developments and port activity in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan Shipyard
Sloan Shipyards Corporation
Jeremiah Neterer
California
Arrivals and Departures Log April 15 16
Arrivals and departures list ships with timestamps and origins including Youernite from San Francisco arriving 8 a m and Fearless from Adelaide in tow at 1 a m April 15. Also ships Lyman Brewert from Port Ban Lute and B F Packard from Port Blakeley noted with times and routes. Westleon bound for Manila via Yokohama Kobe Shanghai Dairen and Hongkong arrives 0 30 a m while Ly man Stewart sails for Port San Luisa at 11 30.
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Youernite
San Francisco
Schr Fearless
Adelaide
Waap
Boe
Lyman Brewert
Port Ban
Vancouver
Powell River
B. C
Atr Westleon
Manila
Yokohama
Kobe
Shanghai
Dairen
Hongkong
Edit John A
Heringsea
Htr Lyman Stewart
Port San Luisa
Wheat Prices Take Advance In Chicago Trade
Chicago April 18 Wheat advanced on the Chicago Board of Trade after reports of heavy storm damage across the wheat belt. May wheat opened up 2 cents and closed higher, with July and other grains following the rise. Corn and oats also closed higher on the day amid a broad market rally led by wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Aten
Chicago Heart of Trade
Béc
Chicago Live Stock Market Receipts and Prices
Chicago April 14 market report shows 5,000 head of live stock received with hogs at 30 to 50 cents higher, beef cattle mostly steady, calves at 4.40, sheep and lambs steady. Notable prices include hogs 6.50 to 8.50, cattle 4.75 to 7.50, calves 4.40, sheep 7.50 to 8.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
T. Cattie
S. Cannere
Eyttern
Lambe
Denver Live Stock Market Report
Denver April 10 market overview shows cattle prices with cows and heifers at 4.16 to 4.75 per cwt. Stockers and feeders around 7.16 to 7.90, calves 6.00 to 7.10, lambs 9.50 to 9.95, sheep nominal at 4.50 to 7.00 per head. Prices reflect mixed demand across classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Foreign Exchange Rates in New York Open Market
Foreign exchange opened with quotations showing the franc at 66.6711 lire, and the dollar at 0.0660 mark, with a small move of 0.0014 percent. Additional rates for other currencies were reported but not fully readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreign Exchange
New York
Reguin
France
Port land Market Receipts and Prices Reported
Portland market receipts list cattle steers cows and heifers bulls calves with prices from 4.75 to 7.50 per hundredweight. Prime lights heavies pigs and sheep show varying bids. lambs yearlings wethers and culls noted with prices. dairy items and cheese prices appear in the same market report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Southeast Alaska Brief Almanac Entry
A cryptic passage notes a 6 p m entry for Jefferem near southeastern Alaska and a noon Rothwell for Puget Sound Naval Station. The fragment references military timing and locations without clear events or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferem
Alaska
Rothwell
Puget Sound Naval Station
Alaskan Vessels Pass in Night Collision Report
A tale of two ships, the Ketehikan sailing southward and the Alatwmeda headed north, with times listed around 9 20 p m and 6 30 am respectively, indicating a maritime incident near Alaskan waters. Admiral Goodrich acts as observer in this brief navigational note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Goodrich
Alatwmeda
Vessels in Other Ports Reported Arrivals and Departures
Manila April 12 arrived Cross keys from Seattle Yokohama April 13 arrived streat Jeasup from Heattie San Pedro April 15 sailed etr Chic an for Beattie 6 pm ater Kennecott for Heattie 40p m San Francisco April 16 sailed etr Moerdijk for Heattie 8 am April 16 arrived ater Nome City from Beattie 2 ppm Balled str Eurymachus for Heattie a p.m Dungenese April 14 Paseed in etr Bakersfield for Meattic 7 50 a m
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Manila
Etr
Cross Keys
Seattle
Yokohama
Streat Jeasup
Heattie
San Pedro
Etr Chican
Beattie
Ater Kennecott
San Francisco
Etr Moerdijk
Ater
Nome City
Str
Naval Communications Reported Movements April 16
Wireless reported naval movements including tr Yaiza departing San Francisco for Beattie 316 miles north at p m. and Admiral Dewey sailing from Seattle for San Francisco 245 miles from Beattie. Motorship Libby Maine moving from Seattle to Cook Inlet 420 miles from Cape Flattery and Northwestern Ket chikan off Marrowstone light at p m with further details unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Communications
Yaiza
San Francisco
Beattie
Vessels in Port at Seattle and surrounding terminals
A list of ships, docks, and terminals in Seattle and nearby harbors including Smith Cove, Pier Ki, Grand Trunk Pacific Terminal, Admiral Madman, Spokane, Kaatern Gien, Yosemite, Akagway, Wawona, Holmes, and numerous moorings and yard facilities. The roster includes vessels such as Fushima Maru Trion Ol Dock, Oleum, Westward Ho, Tippecanoe, and expansion-era ships with the United States Shipping Board and USCG presence noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Smith Cove
Mer A
Weatward Ho
Bldridge
Oleum Grand Trunk Pacific Terminal
Yalza
Tippecanoe
Admiral Madman
Spokane
Pacific Coast Coal Munkers
Kaatern Gien
United States Shipping Board
Ate Lontum
West Hartland
Spokane Street
Mahway
Heffernan Dock
Ftr
Ketchikan
Oriental
Schr Fearless
W. B. Flint
Abner Coburn Lake
Union
Abifla
Abnoba
Abydos
Addison
Allenhurst
Ahmik
Anthou
Bayden
Bertrand
Gingamon
Biscaya
Black Wolf
Blanford
Delwin
Houghton
Peguta
Puyallup
Cagacan
Capraria
Cardia
Cenina
Charus
Chesterfield
Chalotae
Cinens
Cinyras
Corus
Cozlan
Cota
Clone
Biasa
Electra
Endymion
Wort Branchs
Fort Harrison
Fort Jackson
Washington crops show a remarkable gain 1909 to 1919
State statistics compiled by Secretary of State J Grant Hinkle show agriculture rising sharply. Total crop value up 206.6 percent with wheat up 169.8 percent and oats up 37.56 percent. Apples 21,568,601 bushels in 1919 vs 2,472,100 in 1909. peaches 1,644,559 vs 4,494. pears 1,724,759 vs 310,804. plums and prunes 785,920 vs 1,092,077.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. Grant Hinkle
Pete's Outa Luck After Auto Theft Lock Stolen
Peter Deekrich of 5287 41st Ave Ss. W. reports his auto theft lock was stolen Friday night. Police investigation underway as neighbor reports vehicle safety concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Deekrich
41St Ave
Ss. W
Car Plunges Over Cliff. Father and Son Escape
J. J. Murray and his year old son Harold narrowly escaped death Saturday morning when their Ford delivery truck slid off the Beacon Hill embankment at Corwin Place. Imprisoned briefly beneath the wreckage, they were rescued unhurt. Murray had added gasoline in a bid to return to the road, but the vehicle lurched over the cliff. Spectators called the rescue miraculous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Murray
Atlantic St
Harold
Corwin Place
Beacon Hill
Murray
Model Kitchen Display at Seattle Exhibit
An educational exhibit opens in the Arena next Tuesday afternoon showcasing a complete Washington made kitchen. Mrs. W B Barnhart features a 14 by 18 foot model kitchen displaying every item from range to salt shaker. Hundreds of foodstuffs will be shown under supervision of the Seattle Federation of Women's Clubs with support from the Chamber of Commerce and civic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Washington
W. EB. Barnhart
Seattle Federation of Women's Clube
The
Chamber of Commerce
Brown
Nia
Texas
Missouri
Dental Board
Kent
Sharswood
Schoonover Trial Set for May 2
Cases of D. N. Schoonover a former policeman and Aaron Mackparen charged with being journeymen in connection with the Black Cat tavern raid and closure by Sheriff Matt Starwich February 11 were set for trial May 2 by Presiding Judge King Dykeman Saturday morning. Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney EB Sl. Jones said it was the first time in years that criminal cases had been cleaned up by the prosecutor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. N. Schoonover
Aaron Mackparen
Jourtiats
Black Cat Tavern
Matt Starwich
King Dykeman
Sl. Jones
Canadians Again to Take Seattle Mail
Edward MacGrath says the Canadian government will resume handling Seattle mail for the Orient after May 1, using the Empress and parallel routes. He notes friction with the Empress boats previously, and the Seattle office has sent mails on Japanese liners. The Wenatchee line’s first vessel will improve service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Edward MacGrath
Mafa
Haa
Wenatchee
Pardéel
McGrath
West Coast Lumber Output Dips 39 Percent Below Normal
The latest report from the West Coast Lumbermen's Association shows western Oregon and Washington production for the week ending April 9 at 39 percent below normal. New business reached 57,206,897 feet, with actual output 52,320,268 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Coast
Laumbermen's Association
Oregon
Washington
Warehouse Planned at 1043 55 Hixth Ave by Frye Co
A one story concrete warehouse is planned at 1043 55 Hixth Ave. Chas H Frye Co will erect it using day labor. Estimated cost stands at 40000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hixth Ave
Chas, H. Frye & Co
Trade tour reservations rise for Washington trip
Additional reservations for the Southwestern Washington trade tour organized by the Chamber of Commerce for May 24 to 27 inclusive were brought up to 48 Saturday morning. Robert B. Boyna, president of the Chamber, returned from Washington Friday night and announced he will accompany the tourists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Weer
Robert 8. Boyna
Bank Clearings and Balances in Northwest Cities
Bank clearings and balances reported for Portland Spokane and Tacoma show totals and daily figures. Notable amounts include Portland balances of 4,595,471.00 and 570,451.00 and Tacoma clearing totals of 681,497.00 with various balances cited.
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Portland
Teee
Tacoma Clearings
Balancos
Cecce
Demand Sparks Asparagus Market Hits Notable High
Strong demand for asparagus pushes California and local prices up with Wyoming shipments expected. Prices reach 28 cents a pound for fancy stock while California product hits 20 cents per pound. rhubarb stays plentiful and cheaper. berries and fruit shipments arriving hint at Monday market activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
San Ranciaco
Asparagua
Los Angeles
Save Taxpayers Six Billions Says League Plan
The People's Reconstruction league proposes a program to cut worker taxes by six billion annually through government operation of railroads, expanded taxes on land and resources, meat packing controls, natural resource management, and reforms to the federal reserve act. It claims 3.5 million farmers and workers back the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warkhington
People's Reconstruction League Today
Federal Reserve Bank
Herbert F. Baker
League of the Farmers’ National Councils
League
Kidnaping Charges Move Toward Full Disclosure
Mrs Wangness is arrested as her brother and daughter abduct the child and vanish from the Lyon building entrance. Mrs Clein follows and releases the boy after a scuffle. In court the couple vow to widen kidnaping charges, while Sigmund Clem argues his son may become a ward of juvenile court pending hearing. White Center residents Clein and Clem figures and San Francisco work ties emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears
Stewart Campbell
Mrs. Wangness
Lyon Building
San Francisco
Department of Public Welfare
Tom Marshall to Speak at First Methodist Church Tonight
Thomas Filey Marshall, vice president under Wilton administrations, known for his whimsy, will address parishioners tonight at the First Methodist church. He will give a second talk at 3 p.m. Sunday for the YMCA Sunday club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Filey Marshall
United States
Wilton
First Methodist Church
Ho Hum Street Car Suit Returns in Puget Sound Case
A renewed motion to dismiss the amended complaint was filed in federal court by fourteen taxpayers prominent in the street car litigation against Puget Sound Power and Light Co. The action concerns the city street railway project and related rate issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puget Sound Power & Light Co
Escape confusion links two Dotys in Tukwila and Auburn
The Earl Doty who escaped from a deputy near Auburn to Seattle is not the Tukwila resident Earl Doty. The Tukwila Doty says the incident caused embarrassment due to the name similarity and the escape’s proximity to his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Doty
Doty
Auburn
Seattle
Tukwila
Missing Rubber Plant Thriller Reported by Red Cross
The Red Cross told police that a thief had been taking potted plants nightly for a month and on Friday night stole an entire garden, including a rubber plant, from Fourth Ave and Virginia St. Residents are urged to report sightings of anyone carrying plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Fourth Ave
Virginia St
Funeral Services for Mrs. Mary E. Ramaker
Funeral services for 74 year old Mrs. Mary E. Ramaker, a resident for 23 years, were scheduled for 2 p m Saturday at Butlerworth Sons chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Ramaker
Buterworth & Sons Chapel
New York Sugar and Coffee Market Report
In New York on April 16 sugar prices were dull with raw sugar quoted at 5.64 to 5.76 and granulated at 7.66 to 8. Coffee was steady with No. 7 Rio spot at 6 6 1/2 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y
New York
Rio
Auto World News Highlights Lake Crescent Fishing Trip
A Wrank Waterhouse Co. manager reports clear roads to Lake Crescent from here and back in a nine hour drive top down, notes good fishing on Lake Sutherland and Crescent through April May, praises Rosemary hotel and local road signs, and mentions ongoing road work from Lake Sutherland to Singers. He also cites motor truck buyers in South Africa and postwar vehicle stats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliams
Wrank Waterhouse Co
Douglas Bhelor
Auto Club of
Western Washington
Lake Crescent
Doug
Rosemary
Bingers
Lake Sutherland
Piper & Taft's
Lake Rutherland
Thomas R. Beeman
Des Moines
Tacoma
Campbell's Camp
Davall
Fall City
Rood Redmond
Wall City
Kexliond
Hollywood
Renton-Issaquah
Renton
Iesaquah
North Bend
Insaquah
Kredmend
Lake Sammamish
Newport
Enumclaw
Franklin
Richmond
Vashon Island
Seattle-Vashon Heights
Dew Moines
Enumelaw
Kent
Auburn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wm. Loeb
Harold D. Jacobs
Saterday
Arnit
WN. Y. K
Nippon Yusen Kaisha
America
Keystone
Keystone State
New Shipping Board
Er. G. McMicken
Pacific Steamship Co
Far East
Fearless Adelaide
Puget Sound
Bellingham
Casino
Christiansen & Wadset Boat Building Co
Olsen & Sunde Ship Building Co
Ballard
Isaacson
General Steamship Corporation
Wallingford
Mexico
Central America
Albers Bros. Milling Co
Port Commission
Commission
U.S. S
Australia
Canadian-Australia Steamship Line
China
Thia
Japan
Tahiti
Union Steamship Co
Wellington
Williams, Dimond & Co
Bakersfield
Kelbeck
Orient
Holland- America Line
Noorderdijk
Rotterdam
Here
Holland
New York Exchange
Apri Heneiven Pmehitat
Pan-American Petroleum
Northern Pacifica, Tey
Republic Tron & Steel
Haldwin Locomotive
Rendin
I Asphalt
United States Steel
Tel Studebaker
Mexican Petroleum
Pennsylvania
American Woolen
Great Northern
United Fruit
Atlantic Gulf
Southern Pacific
Norfolk & Western
Ban Francisco
Wireless
Pete
Schoonover
Frye
Pricce
Owen Ie
T.co
Imperial Valley
Erate
Leeal Het House
Petatere
Walla Walla
Grege Vreit Moerds
Ees
Ae Essen
BSE Pullets
Desiere Netier
Dacke
Lave
Ee Lave
Hetgain Maree
Reese
Eacke
Fromch
Timothy Hay
Cnceersecccees Sloodiles
Teteee
O1 Dome
Star
By James T. Kolmert
Tom Marshall
Dhara Reoguard
Stewart Products
East Pike Street
News of the Auto World
Havana
Cuba
Lolees
Jean Maken
Motor Wetween
South Africa
Taxia
Paria
England
Italy
Baye
Kleiber
Mack International Motor Truck Corporation
Pike St. Ell
Rossbach
AU. & CO
Edwin J. Brown
Columbia Street
Dental Combine
Scott
Col
Alden J. Blethen
Seattle Daily
Colonel Blethen
Sunday Times
John R. Parker
Supreme Court
Combine
P. L. Allen
House
Howard Taylor
Char Dental Board
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