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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1921
Page
12
Preliminary figures from the 1920 census show total contract equipment manufactured valued at 186,297,000 dollars. Road building machinery forms the major segment with 105,149,000 dollars, while concrete mixers reach 9,579,000 and excavating equipment 6,641,000 dollars. Pump and steam shovel values and other machinery round out the sector in this indicator.
The French government through the Bureau des Ponts et Chaulgees states 33 000 miles of roads need repair after the war. Of these 13 620 miles have been improved and 2 200 miles completely repaired. A test with a two mile section of a new Italian composition is in Givers. Composition surfaces are being shortened in the Rhone valley.
Harry D. William of the Maryland State Roads Commission notes most highway accidents in the past two months stem from speeding, failing to yield, and bad driving on straight stretches, not curves. He cites rising steel use by automobiles, nearly 3 percent of national steel production.
State highway commissioner Herbert Sessions says New York will construct 600 miles of hard surfaced roads this year with 387 miles contracted at 14.89 million dollars. Completed mileage stands at 138 miles. In New York a preacher named Jack Johnson spoke at a church last Sunday drawing crowds who paid a dollar each.
Georgia reports completion of 62 road projects in 36 counties with 3 million dollars spent. An additional 161 projects in 11 counties are underway costing 14 million. Plans for 78 projects in 63 counties at about 2 million are in preparation. Colville James Pawright alias Cobell sentenced 6 to 20 years after pleading guilty to robbing Addy State Bank on June 11.
An Aug 13 Seattle weather bulletin notes rising tide and thick mist in the Straits with southerly wind. The report itemizes arrivals and departures, listing ships such as Admiral, Texan, Admiral Goodrich, Juneau, North, and Royal, with paths through Vancouver and Everett, plus port activity at Pier A and various docks and ships under U S and N B authority.
New York market opened firm but faded as trading continued on August 13. United States Steel rose to 174, Baldwin to 73, Mexican Petroleum to 99, while Central Leather slid to 26, and United States Rubber fell to 58. The Evening Sun noted limited business despite Morgan Bank news, with Central Leather weak and steels oils motors and rails mostly steady.
William Bouck announced that he will be reinstated as head of the Washington State Grange by the National Grange convention in September. Bouck, recently suspended for alleged utterances, spoke after attending a ge picnic in Tacoma on August 13.
John P. Duke the state supervisor filed suit against Carstena Eariles of Seattle bond firm to collect notes totaling 237600 due from defunct Scandinavian American of Seattle. Len Small Illinois governor under indictment discussed case with Chicago attorneys and advisers in Chicago today.
Wheat and other grains rose on the Chicago Board of Trade as seaboard demand supported prices after an opening lull. Oats weakened on heavy receipts while provisions advanced. cash grain values and livestock quotes show mixed moves with steady markets in cattle, hogs, and sheep.
Denver live stock cattle receipts show a 156 drop, steers at 5.75, cows and heifers 4.50, stockers 4.26 to 6.50, calves 6.50. Hog receipts 199 with market 106 higher. sheep receipts 2,000 and market steady. Lambs 8.459.75, ewes 4.45 to 4.50, western 6.50 to 7.25. Sugar and coffee markets mixed with dull sugar and coffee prices noted.
The article lists price drops across fruits dairy and meats with half-cent reductions noted for melons ice cream melons grapes and local crates and flats. It also records wholesale dairy prices nuts and poultry rates and references market activity in Washington and California produce.
Foreign exchange opened firm today with sterling at $3.66 and other currencies shown. Closing quotations were sterling $2.66 francs $0.0780 lire $0.0458 marks $0.0118 and other minor rates listed.
At a special Seattle meeting at Good Main cafeteria, noon Monday, the tax reduction council will present its six week investigation of the city law department. The report includes figures compiled from other U S cities.
The House passed a 48.5 million dollar appropriation for the Shipping Board by a 159 to 87 vote. The bill caps salaries above 12,500 for most employees and requires approval by the Department of Justice for all salaries paid to special attorneys.
Strauss H Banscale Bridge Co of Chicago sues the city of Seattle in federal court alleging infringement in the Ballard Fremont and University bridges. The case is in equity. damages, if any, will be set by the court. Plaintiff seeks about 504 thousand dollars.
A 350 member delegation from the American Poultry Association toured Puyallup yesterday noting the valley climate as especially conducive to poultry raising. The visitors came from Seattle where the association’s annual convention is in progress.
A House resolution introduced by Representative Fulmer of South Carolina urges the Federal Reserve Board to reduce the rediscount rate on Liberty bonds to 4 percent and on agricultural and commercial paper to 5 percent. The measure reflects congressional belief that lower rates would aid borrowers and stimulate investment during the war period.
A new method uses a two passage nozzle with water and compressed air to wash cars. Water and air pressures remove grease from axles, springs and steering joints, while air blows water from joints after washing. The system leverages a 7? inch bore compressor at 20 HP to maintain 100 to 125 psi in a large tank for sustained operation.
Washington August 13 Henry Ford appears certain to acquire the Great Muscle Shoals nitrate plant after Secretary Weeks indicated no competing bids are expected The government will then negotiate with Ford once it is clear no other offers will be made
Thirteen blocks of underbrush and small trees near Tenth Ave North East and 100th Street burned over a day and a half. There were no buildings or large structures affected.
The State Highway Department of Pennsylvania begins extensive planting of American elms and sugar maples along the route from Gettysburg to Harrisburg under the direction of the State Forestry Department.
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