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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1922
Page
2
Local market observers report prices steady on corn and butter with wholesale fruit and produce trading muted. Rain described as a rainy-day hedge by jobbers may aid late apples and corn, while onions lettuce and other vegetables show mixed but stable wholesale figures at Seattle and nearby yards.
Wall Street Journal notes an early market rally after railway executives accepted Harding seniority terms. Dealers cite rail stock gains lifting the tape while investors price in an end to labor frictions. Closing quotes show United States Steel near 101.5, Republic Steel at 43.4, General Motors around 18.5, and other industrials mixed in late trading.
Chicago Aug 12 grain prices closed at new lows on the board as good crop reports and heavy receipts drove declines. Wheat futures for September December May fell from openings and finished lower. Live stock markets showed general steadiness with various classes priced steady to firm across regions and markets.
A special street car will run between Burien City and Seahurst and Woodland Park next Tuesday for the Big Brother picnic. U. K. Swift of Swift Lumber Co. has chartered the car, continuing a yearly tradition. Departure from Burien at 10 30 a.m. and return at 6 p.m.
H Alvin Moore progressive Republican candidate for congress will address Sunday gathering of 16 railway organizations at the labor temple. He urges election of Supreme Court judges by the people rather than presidential appointment. The Rev A W Barminatead sets the morning sermon on The Greatest Thing in Life at Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church. No evening services. Customs officers seize 116 packages of cocaine and morphine from the T K K liner Iberia Maru in San Francisco.
Readable items include Carnation milk, bone less corned beef, fresh salmon and cod, king salmon, halibut, red snapper, and other seafood. Staff list stalls 1419 and 1827 with prices on sugar, flour, cheese, butter, coffee, and canned goods. Public notices highlight sanitary hints and seasonal produce like New potatoes, apricots, and sweet corn across stalls 84-57 and 45.
The Star invites readers to assist in reuniting missing relatives. Report disappearances to The Star and notify if you know locations. Telegrams awaiting delivery include Mrs Daniel Boal and Henry Johanson with details on deceased relatives and ailing mother.
Charlee Lee Montgomery aged 17, son of Mrs. C. A. Montgomery, vanished after leaving home August 7 to pick up films at Swift drug store. Police fear foul play as they search the city. his employer J. H. Menden hall is also aiding in the search.
Seattle harbor tides reported with second low tide at 2 30 PM and high tide at 6 30 PM. note morning shallow seas and expected calm conditions for maritime traffic.
Arrivals include Dorothy Alesander from Tacoma at 8:11 am and several vessels from Puget Sound Naval Station and Alaska routes. Departures list Bane for San Francisco via Tacoma and Everett at 2:38 pm, Crewe bound for New York via multiple ports, and vessels bound for Vancouver and San Pedro.
Readable items list vessels in Seattle and other ports with arrivals and departures. Mentions include Beattie, Everett, Koh, Tiverton, Melville, Tecoma Ang, Henry B Groverom Beattie, and Admiral Hebree among ships at Smith Cove, American Can Co. terminal, and Pacific Coast docks. Also notes destroyers, merchant ships, and dredging operations in harbor facilities.
The bank clearings show 5 164 063 471 0502 89 totaling 5 708 348 01 with Tacoma transactions listed as 2 783 000 00. The figures reflect regional banking activity and overall clearing volumes.
Former State Senator Ralph D Nichol announces candidacy to reclaim the senate seat. He filed for the Republican primary on September 12 and cites work on tax relief road and water resources, opposing the poll tax. resides at 4815 37th Ave S with wife and three children.
Mrs Stella Miller mother of six children was held by Sheriff Matt Starwich on liquor charges. She was arrested at her Allentown home near Duwamish Friday night where deputies found a quart of moonshine and a sack of beer. She was already out on bail awaiting trial on a similar charge.
Angie Norwood and Alfred Norwood sue Auburn rancher Thomas Finley in superior court for $1,000 claiming his neglect allowed a brush fire on July 2 to destroy the Norwoods home.
Public notices describe Sunday speaking events at two picnics. At Redondo Beach a basket picnic is arranged by the German Swiss Confederation. The Italian Commercial Club plans a picnic at People's Park Renton Junction Winlock. A contract to ship eggs to Honolulu is reported.
Winners listed for The Star Wayfarer Kodak contest with top prizes including a $15 first prize to G. Shervern and a $13 560 second prize camera from Andersen Supply Co. Other prizes include cash, cameras, enlarging services, and multiple $1 awards to a long list of contestants.
A nationwide campaign lasting August 21 to 26, led by the U S veterans bureau, seeks to place rehabilitated disabled war veterans in jobs across the Northwest. District head A B McCabe says over 1000 Washington Oregon Idaho veterans have completed training and more are finishing soon, with employers urged to contact bureau offices in Beattie Portland Spokane Tacoma Toelee and Pocatello for placement.
The Northwest College of Optometry will hold its first commencement at the Masonic Club hall in Arcade building on Tuesday in August. Mayor Féwin J. Brown to open exercises. Dr. Henry A. Fach founded the college about two years ago and serves as president.
Col. Pavel Alexandrovich Samoliv, Rusela's leading authority on aeronautics, is a Seattle visitor on a US tour to study American airplane construction. The World War ace earned seven decorations and flew on all the Ruslan fronts.
Federal reports tie Sheriff Tom Barker and three Republican men to a liquor running ring on the Canadian border. Moonshine plants are being dismantled as officers seek Clyne Lidgerwood. searches in Republic uncover abandoned still sites and dumped mash. Barker is free on $2,500 bond. other defendants posted bonds of $2,500 to $5,000. Authorities expect Lidgerwood's capture soon.
Police traced a hit and run after a whisky fueled wreck at 10th Ave and Union as a driver fled a collision with a taxi. Investigators found a strong whisky odor and straw wrappers at the scene, suggesting the car was used in transporting spirits.
A second oil drilling expedition will depart Seattle on August 18 for southwestern Alaska, arranged through Alaska Steamship Co. Like the first, it is a Standard Oil project and will operate in the Cold Bay district. Los Angeles reports the San Pedro submarine base will not be transferred to San Diego.
8. Mason 63 of 2007 Main St remained in city hospital Saturday with severe internal injuries and may recover. D. A. Bannerman, driver in the crash, was under arrest for driving while intoxicated. The Friday afternoon collision at Third Ave involved Massa unloading groceries when Bannerman’s car hit the truck from behind pinning Massa.
A motorist halted a trio of youths posing as officers in Seattle after they flagged him with flashing stars and demanded a car search. The driver demanded a warrant, which the fake officers could not produce, prompting the assailants to retreat toward reinforcements and flee.
Charges of grand larceny against David R. Mitchell, Seattle attorney, were dismissed after motion by the prosecuting witness Spencer Gray, another attorney. Gray stated an alleged shortage in an estate accounts was adjusted to the satisfaction of all involved.
The battleship Texas crew placed first in a small boat race on Elliott Bay on Friday. Oklahoma’s crew took the whaleboat prize while New York’s huskies won the dinghy event.
Aberdeen report states Star Transfer Co plans a new building with a projected cost of 40000 dollars. The project details include construction by the company and expected completion milestones.
An original pension certificate No. 1181230 addressed to Jim Hil, private, Ninth United States Cavalry, is found delivered to Deputy Sheriff J. C. Hill at 414 Sixth Ave. Hill will keep it for a few days. if unclaimed it will be mailed to A. Hill at 1926 Chestnut St., Oakland, California.
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