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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1922
Page
4
Market notes show vegetables and fruits slipping in price with California hares arriving. Green peas and asparagus drop to 20 cents a pound, fancy grass at 22 cents, head lettuce weak due to overstock, and berries running low though prices hold for some items. Local crops are expected to improve with shipments soon.
A thief used nitroglycerin to rob the cafe at the Portland Pantages Theater, escaping with $3500 in cash. The crime was discovered when manager J. J. Johnson opened the office. Police have no clue to the robber’s identity. In Sacramento a 21 year old, Harry Johnson of Newman, fell 250 feet from an airplane during a trapeze stunt and was killed.
Mariners report low tides and maritime updates in Seattle for Monday April 17 with notices on vessel movements and water conditions.
A weather log notes cloudy conditions, east wind 12 mph, and a noted cream colored freight stack vessel with signals TD PW Q near the Nome area. Posved out at 6:00 am with Osaka etr at 4e om. haremeter rising and maritime readings documented.
The notice lists vessels sailing and arriving across Pacific ports with routes such as Admiral Bobley from Averett via Bellingham and Vancouver to San Pedro, and Pennsylvanian routing Boston via Vancouver to New York. Also shown are cargo ships calling at San Francisco, Seattle, Tokyo and Yokohama with times in the early morning and afternoon, and sailings from Alaska and Prince Rupert toward western Alaska and Puget Sound.
A dense shipping log lists vessels and origins from Yokohama to Seattle, detailing arrivals at Seattle ports, pier assignments, and dockside operations. It notes ships like Hen F Packard, Admiral Goodman Pier 7, and Maud at Wawona, with cargoes and moorings including Delrosa, Weetern Knight, and Morning Star.
Wall Street Journal reports a nationwide rush of buy orders in oils and related shares. Sinclair Oil leads with a record move, New York Central and Canadian Pacific hit new highs, Marine Petroleum and American International reach fresh peaks as overall trading remains brisk and unsettled.
Live stock quotations show receipts around 10 000 with bulk sales near 2 10 to 16 50 for heavy weights and 10 28 for medium, light 10 66. hogs and sows mixed with prices 9 8 50 to 18 . Cattle and calves priced with canners, cutters, and feeder categories. lambs and yearlings listed with per head figures and weights. market totals indicate broad movement across weights and classes.
Monday market report shows higher receipts and price movements across livestock and produce. Highlights include elevated steer and heifer prices, bull market activity, and notable figures for lambs, poultry, cheese, and sugar and coffee quotes. Bank clearings in Seattle reach 5.195 million dollars.
Deputy sheriffs investigate a baffling double murder after Clyde W Dayton and Lula M W Dayton are found dead in a burned cabin on the Dayton homestead five miles from Owensmouth. Guns lie among the ruins and authorities weigh murder before arson versus self harm.
Chicago April 17 Amid wild pit action May wheat jumped in early trading on reports Armour Interests were short and covering. May wheat rose 3 to 4 cents in minutes before settling near opening 1.43. Weather rains slowed movement and may reduce grain acreage. export wheat remained sold and awaiting shipment.
London reports Alexander P. Brown of Kilmarnock earned about 20000 annually yet lived on 600 a year. On his death he disinherited his family and left 480000 to a gospel mission.
Market quotations show cattle and calves with steady receipts as of Monday. Prime mixed, lambs, and lamb prices are listed beside feed, butter, and other commodities while New York foreign exchange opens steady with sterling, francs, lire, mark, and kronen rates.
Dr. B Award K Newton of Whiting Ind died after ingesting bichloride of mercury by mistake at South Shore hospital South Chicago He told his intern brother he had taken poison and waited for death as authorities ordered postmortem and police inquiry into the strange circumstances
Seattle’s bank clearings for the first quarter of 1922 rose more than those of Los Angeles San Francisco and Portland. January gains 5 percent February 16.7 percent March 148 percent with Seattle leading in February and January and outperforming San Francisco and Portland overall.
The United States plans to file a federal suit seeking 9 184 561 98 against bankrupt Linesin Motor Co overpayments on war contracts. The case ties to a receiver sale of 5 million and involves Detroit figures Henry Ford and Lincoln Motor Co, with Detroit Trust Co acting as receivers. United States District Attorney Karl J. Davin prepared papers for filing in Washington.
Episcopal Bishop of Olympia Frederick W. Keator will speak at Pilgrim Congregational Church Men’s Club dinner at 6 20 Tuesday evening on H G Wells Outline of History. Asahel Curtin will discuss Mount Rainier visit. event open to public at 8 pm. Port commission candidates Cotterill Day Downie Kean Nettleton Wood will address municipal league Tuesday noon.
A set of birth notices lists new infants with parents and addresses in various neighborhoods. Entries include both boys and girls and show multiple locations such as 117 Eighth Price, Commodore P ave, and 1254 Washing ton et. Detected names include Shikaneauke Ismnaki and Clifford M. Weigel among others.
A list of individuals from Tacoma Seattle Bothell Newcastle Buckley and other areas includes names such as William T Sheard Lilly Anderson and Charles H Arthur with ages noted where available. Several entries show legal status or marriages pending with locations including Duvall Ballston and Kirkland among others.
Spokane delegates plan to unify the Pacific Northwest for a permanent basin project organization and a national publicity program to win congressional approval. Meetings in Pasco April 21 and Spokane basin committee sessions aim to gather Northwest representation and coordinate efforts with Colorado and Southwestern projects.
Washington dispatch describes Lillian Russell as a federal commissioner to Europe to study immigration under Harding. The report notes her lavish wardrobe and jewels at a bow party with Col. Moore and David Helanco, contrasting glitter with the plight of Europe’s poor.
The News editorial argues that all building inputs except labor are controlled by a combine. It compares 1915 and 1972 costs for materials and notes large price increases across cement, lumber, steel, and finishes. It warns prices imply restraint of trade and criticizes profiteering as ex service men are urged to build homes.
Seals migrate north from the South Pacific as spring nears, with the vanguard approaching Washington and British Columbia coasts en route to the Pribiloff Islands for the annual rendezvous. The herd, after winter dispersal, follows the usual route along the California coast and the western United States, Canada, and Alaska, feeding on salmon and halibut at deep sea banks.
Federal Judge Robert Bean ruled the Oregon purse seine fishing law constitutional and sustained a demurrer by Carl Shoemaker against George Jurich’s challenge. The decision upholds a state ban on sale and possession of fish caught with purse seines within Oregon.
The celebration of Forest Protection week began Monday with demonstrations in schools, speeches, and a parade. Information can be obtained from Hugo Winkenwerder, dean of the School of Forestry at the University of Washington.
Henry M. Prince of Prince Cigar Co. was struck unconscious and robbed of 441 dollars in cash during a daylight holdup at his Tacoma store on Easter morning. A gunman demanded cash, knocked Prince behind the counter, and fled as two nearby policemen were minutes away. The cash box contained 120 dollars in silver untouched.
Funeral services for Mary Maria Lindsley 91 pioneer Seattle resident who died Sunday set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Washington Cremation Society chapel. She lived in Seattle 62 years and is survived by three sons William L Seattle George Arthur San Pedro California and Edward L Chelan Washington plus 17 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Deportation of Hoo Chew and family halted by orders from Washington after discovery Chew suffers from clonorchiasis. The Chews, aboard the Silver State, were taken from the vessel at Victoria and are held for further orders at the local immigration station.
The Star announces a joint effort with FF Coyne to host a public Q and A on combatting earwigs and when to bait property. Officials urge baiting only after notices and emphasize earwigs will chew green plants and may be hiding under boards and paper.
William Stethel, companion Johnny OLeary, stood trial before J of the Peace C C Dalton on a third degree assault charge. The case stems from an incident March 10 in which Frank E F Leslie shot and killed OLeary after Leslie drew a revolver. A prior provoking an assault charge was dismissed. Vander Veer moved for dismissal on double jeopardy, but Judge Dalton denied.
Adolph Zukor, president of Famous Players Lasky, wired studios to release three new Fatty Arbuckle pictures immediately. The films Gasoline Gas Freight Prepaid and Leap Year aim to test a comeback with the American public. Prints will be sent to theaters nationwide today.
The United Shoe Machinery Co. was found restraining competition in the shoe machinery industry, violating the Clayton antitrust act. The Supreme Court's ruling marks the federal government's second major victory in its anti trust battles against the firm.
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