White elephant of Uncle Sam chills in Virginia river boneyard
In Claremont Virginia the Shipping Board keeps 138 wooden steamers idle as part of the wartime fleet. The cost tops 150 million dollars with plans to sell or repurpose if a future cargo program takes hold while the fleet slowly rots in a fresh water anchorage along the James River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claremont
Uncle Sam
James
Elephant
Henry Morecock
Jamestown
Shipping Board
Ment
America
Inter
Leviathan
Hog Island
United Bome
Ign
Anchorage
Admiral Benson
Atlantic
Gulf
Training Marines for Deck Duty in Merchant Marine
The U.S. Marine Corps Institute offers free courses in coastwise and deep sea navigation for marines enlistment aimed at deck officer duties in the merchant marine. Instructors are experienced seafarers ready to prepare marines for a high paid profession after service, with expansion of sea trade driving demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers of the Sea
Sailors of Commerce
U. S. Marine Corps
Yealer Way
Marine Corps Institute
Jap Shipbuilding Outlook Gloomy
The outlook in Japan's shipbuilding industry is discouraging as the largest yards focus on warship production and face the effects of financial depression. A house of peers member suggested saving by buying warships abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Japan
House of Peers
Haines Takes Trip on Alaska Liner
A. F. Haimnes vice president and general manager of the Pacific Steamship Co. sailed on the Admiral liner Spokane on Tuesday for a two weeks voyage to Alaskan waters with his family aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Haimnes
Pacific Steamship Co
Spokane
Griffeo Freighter to Launch at Duthie Yards
The 2,300 ton steel freighter Griffeo built for Coastwise Steamship and Barge Co. will be launched at 7 p m Wednesday at the Duthie yards. Mrs Albert V Griffiths will sponsor the ship. A sister ship, the Griffen, is planned for launch within a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duthie
Griffeo
Coastwise Steamship & Barge Co
Albert V. Griffiths
Griffen
Navy Veteran Rovert Restad Dies at Ballard
Rovert Restad aged 53 of 3319 West Third Street Ballard died August 13 after 25 years in the Navy serving as quartermaster and in the Spanish American and German wars. His wife Mrs Restad died in February leaving two daughters Margaret and Martha. Restad was a longtime friend of many admirals and captains in the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rovert Restad
West Tird At
Ballard
Restad
Margaret
Martha
Reastad
Ex Captain Seeks 20000 Damages Over Fall Injury
Charles I. Grooms former captain of the U S shipping board vessel Eastern Craig filed a $20000 suit Wednesday for injuries after falling down an unlighted area way at the Seattle Flour Mill plant last March. He alleges the fall fractured his leg due to poor lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles I. Grooms
U. S. Shipping Board
Eastern Craig
Seattle
Grooms
TATOOSH ISLAND MARINE TRAFFIC REPORT
On August 18 at Tatoosh Island the schedule notes clear conditions and east winds eight mph. Vessels passed in and out including Sir Fred Baxter at 7 p.m. and Sir Admiral Sehrey at 4:40 p.m. August 17. A four-masted schooner Toy Hero and a steamer, possibly the Tahiti, were logged around noon to 12:20 p.m. Transit also noted Str El Segundo and steamers Burnaside and others at various times with southwest winds later.
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Tatoosh Island
Fred Baxter
Admiral Sehrey
Whea
Tahiti
el Segundo
Burnaside
Arrivals and Departures at sea and port August schedule
Ships listed include Heather from Gypsum Alaska and Tajima Maru from Tacoma arriving in the early evening. Departures show Gedney bound for Southeastern Alaska and New Mexico for Honolulu with multiple vessels sailing from August 1. Other arrivals and departures note Red Rock, Spokane and Admiral Scheley with times around noon to 7 p m. in various routes.
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HM. T. Heather
Angox
Tee Balmyra
Gypsum
Alaska
Red Rock
Tacoma
Gedney
Nanaimo
B. C
New Mexico
Honolulu
U. & LM. T. Heather
St Northwestern
Tr Fulton
Vancouver
BK. C
Spokane
Admiral Sehley
San Diego
San Francisco
Vessels in Other Ports List Honolulu to Puget Sound and West Coast
Honolulu sailed August 17 Behr Mary EB Foster bound for Puget Sound ports San Francisco arrived August 17 motor ship Banta Flavia from Tacoma via Anacortes at 6 a m Astoria arrived August 17 motor adir Challambra from Seattle via porte for west coast of South America Tacoma calred August 14 Sir Admiral Dewey for Beattie at noon.
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Honolulu
Behr Mary EB. Foster
Puget Sound
San Francisco
Banta Flavia
Tacoma
Anacortes
Astoria
Adir Challambra
Seattle
Porte
West Coast
South America
Sir Admiral Dewey
Beattie
Wireless J and Naval Communications Log Fragment
Reported timings show vessels bound south from Everett 250 miles at 1 pm with Admiral Schley Beattie heading to San Francisco 90 miles from Beattie at 8 pm Everett Tacoma bound for Everett 25 miles from Tacoma at 8 pm Spokane Seattle heading to Ketchikan 122 miles from Beattie in the evening minutes show mixed leg movements and approximate distances
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Wireless J
Naval Commonications
Porter
Everett
Admiral Schley
Beattie
San Francisco
Beattie At & C.m
Tacoma
Spokane
Seattle
Ketchikan
Beattie At & P. m
Vessels in Port at Seattle Harbor Arrivals and Piers
Ships listed at Smith Cove and Great Northern terminals include Cronag Keys HMoraisan Maru Endicott An ger Palmyra and Tajima Maru Katori Maru Arizona Maru Went Jenter Ketchikan with various pier allocations at Pier 14 8 6 5 and 2 and a Heather designation noted.
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Seattle
Smith Cove
Cronag Keys
Endicott
Atr Anger
Bee Palmyra
Tyndarews
Bell St
MW. T. Heather
Great Northern
Arizona
Bear Operators in N Y Stock Exchange Make Little Gains
New York Aug 18 fractional advances were registered by leading issues at the stock market opening. The tone remained professional with United States Steel opening higher. Sugar and American Sugar slipped while Pan-American rallied and retreated, then recovered. Closing prices showed gains for Royal Dutch and Pan-American, while several others edged lower or unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.y.stock Exchange
New York
United States Steel
Cuba
Pan-American
Mexican Petroleum
Kelly-Springfield
Tim
Bethlehem “Tr
Baldwin
American Locomotive
Royal Dutch
Studebaker
General Motors
Mi Reading
Grain futures close weak on Chicago board
Chicago grain futures closed weak as reports of Polish advances pressured markets. September corn fell over 1 cent from the session high while December wheat opened at 2.59 and closed around 3.19. Oats moved down from 69 to 68 cents with December oats at about 84 cents. Provisions also closed lower amid a broad selling tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Frisco Market Price Report Snapshot
Status of Frisco market reports bidding prices for extras tie per dozen and undersized pullets. Listing includes pullet prices, butter, cheese and California fat items with unit prices per pound and per dozen where noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franciaco
California
Foreign Exchange Open With Cautious Gains in New York
In New York Ace 8 foreign exchange markets show steady opening with sterling down 1½ cents to $2.62 1/2. French francs off 4 centimes at 7.24 0 lire, marks down 4 centimes at 4.85, and other currencies slightly lower. Canadian dollars close at about 48 200 centimes with demand quoted. Closing prices listed for demand and cables across currencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreign Exchange
New York
France
Money on Call Rates and Mercantile Paper Update
New York money markets report call money at 7 percent for six months, 9 1/2 percent for mercantile paper, and silver London price at 64 1/2 pence per ounce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mercantile Paper
London
New York Coffee and Sugar Price Report
New York market notes show rates for various coffee grades and granulated sugar. Prices cited include agar raw at 4 and 13.4 cents per pound, granulated sugar at 16 to 10 cents, coffee No. 7 Rio at 9 1 2 cents, No. 4 Santos at 15 15 1/2 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y
New York
Santos
Denver cattle market reports steady on receipts
Denver reports on cattle and hog receipts with prices. Cattle receipts 400 head with steers 8 to 12 dollars, cows and heifers 16.9 to 75, stockers and feeders 4.50 to 4.60, calves 7 to ir hog receipts 206 head. Market steady with top at 16 dollars and 50 cents. Sheep receipts 1,700 head with lambs 10 to 11.50, ewes around 6.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Denver
Aston
Hest
Helfere
Jay Thomas Will Talk on Dakota at Special Meeting
Jay Thomas of the anti partisan league will speak at a special Associated Industries meeting in the Masonic club rooms on Wednesday evening. He will report on conditions in North Dakota and the association's activities over the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Industries
Masonic Club
Jay Thomas
Anti Nonpartizan League
North Dakota
Woman Becomes First Female Member of Berlin Bourse
Berlin reports Frau Margarete Bruehl becomes the first woman admitted to the Berlin Bourse. She owns a grain firm and marks a historic entry for women in the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Frau Margarete Bruehl
Despondent Man Stabs Himself to Death in Seattle Home
Antone Likkola aged 38, despondent over ill health, stabbed himself in a bath room at his sister's home 4225 Fourth Ave N W Treeday afternoon. Brother in law John Laine found him dying. he died before aid arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antone Likkola
Fourth Ave
N. W
John Laine
Burglars Steal Jewelry From Nesika Apartments Room
Burglars robbed the room of Mrs. Tillian B. Nye at Nesika apartments 2021 Fourth Ave Tuesday. Loot included a string of pearl beads and a long list of scattered items and place names, including docks, yards, and several corporate and geographic references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillian B. Nye
Nesika
Fourth Ave
Revelle Appointed Permanent Receiver in Pacific Cooperative League
August Finhaus, temporary receiver, was discharged by Superior Judge Clay Allen. Thomas P. Revelle, attorney, named permanent receiver. Alleged creditors claim the Cooperative League is insolvent. FE C Ames, president, says the chain has $60,000 in assets beyond its obligations in this state. Farmers' Warehouse association filed for a receiver to recover $2,661.
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Finhaus
Pacific Cooperative League
Clay Allen
Thomas P. Revelle
Einhaus
Cooperative League
FE. C. F. Ames
Farmers’ Warehouse Association
Merchants' Exchange to Expand Scope Under Fisher Plan
The Merchants' Exchange led by President O. D. Fisher aims to enlarge its scope and become a central medium tying together affiliated manufacturers and ship operators. Plans include eliminating bureaus and uniting all trade interests under one organization.
Airplane Patrol to Watch Fisheries Inaugurated
An aerial fisheries patrol system with a base at Vancouver will be inaugurated under Col J. H. Cunningham, Dominion government inspector of fisheries. The change from water patrol aims to improve economy and speed in policing fisheries operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B. C
J. H. Cunningham
Dominion Government Inspector of Fisheries
Public Markets retail list with varied groceries and prices
A dense listing of stalls at Public Markets Pike Place and surrounding corners detailing fresh produce, dairy, meats, canned goods, and household items with varied prices. Items include salmon trout herring sardines corn flakes tomatoes bananas vinegar soap coffee butter cheese peanut butter honey syrup and baking goods across multiple stalls with inconsistent OCR typography.
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Ted
B.C
Kellogg's
Foonoomy Mall
Maximum
Reliance
Lord Mayor McSwiney Found Guilty by Military Court
Cork August 18 Lord Mayor McSwiney found guilty by a military court martial on three charges of sedition and refused to recognize the tribunal's right to try him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cork
Ireland
McSwiney
Buyers in Plenty for Wilson's Sheep
An avalanche of bids from every region has followed the announcement that President Wilson will dispose of the large flock of sheep herded at the White House. It is understood the sheep and lambs will be sent to friends of the president. The bids show strong demand and high prices for the flock and its offspring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Wilson
Executive Mansion
Market Report Shows Fresh Peaches And Produce Prices
Vendors on Western avenue clean peaches for sale while cantaloupes and pears fetch varied prices. Cantaloupes hover near 2 per standard crate, green sign fruit from California brings 2.50 per box, Stubbard squash 5 to 6 cents per pound, cabbage 2.5 cents per head, potatoes 2.5 to 3 cents per pound, butter stable, calves and eggs easing with prices likely steady next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Ave
Tuyers
Hurrell Gema
Clapp
Wenatchee District
California
Local Market Prices for Vegetables Fruits and Nuts
Wholesale prices paid to dealers list carrots cauliflower celery cucumbers and green peppers by sack or crate with per unit figures. Also includes lettuce onions tomatoes strawberries apples grapes melons peaches pears nectarines and nuts with per crate or per hundredweight rates and a dairy line for butter and cheese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colery
Seattle Business Show to Open September 20
The first Seattle Business show will be held in the Arena during the week of September 20. Every kind and phase of business in the city will hold exhibits and demonstrations during the show, according to plans that are rapidly taking shape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Vital Statistics Births and Deaths Record Snapshot
Births list includes many individuals with names and residences from Seattle and surrounding areas, noting infants and gender. Deaths section lists ages and addresses such as Richard Humphrey 60 and Alexander Bevan 19 among others, with hospitals and local streets.
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Richard
Humphrey
Baker Ave
Alexander
Brian Bevan
16Th Ave
Mathison
Swedish Hospital
Robinson
Alexander M
N. Kincaid
Robert
Brooklyn
Johnston
Providence
Army planes reach Dawson in Yukon flight
Army Flying Fleet planes Nos 2 and 4 reached Dawson at 6 last night after covering White Horse to Dawson in 2 hours 35 minutes. Planes Nos 1 and 3 were delayed at White Horse with a blown tire on takeoff. repairs will allow arrival at Dan Gon tomorrow as the Yukon route echoes the gold rush era. Ottawa announces a 50 hour coast to coast air express from Halifax to Vancouver will be run by the Canadian air board.
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Dawson
Y. T
United Preas
New York
Nome
White Horse
Dangon
Yukon
Alaska
Ottawa
Ont
Halifax
Vancouver
Transcontinental Air Express
Canadian Air Board
601000 Trout Stock Planned for Local Streams
State Fish Commissioner L H Darwin announced a census of the county fish hatcheries shows 601,000 trout ready for release. The fish will be planted in county streams and lakes once they reach sufficient size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.” H. Darwin
Railroads Seek Higher State Freight Rates
Important shipping interests attended a hearing before the public service commission in Olympia on the railroads request for higher state freight tariffs. The aim is to align state rates with recent increases approved by the interstate commerce commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Public Service Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Slips on Planks Claim $2800 From City
Mrs. Alice P. Murdoch of 5414 Barnes Ave. filed a claim with the city council on Wednesday seeking 2800 dollars after slipping on a wet plank road at 20th Ave Northwest and sustaining a Colles fracture of the right arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
20Th Ave
N. W
Alice P. Murdoch
Barnes Ave
Police Band Dance Costs Helen Solomon Ninety Dollars
At Leschi park on Tuesday night a purse containing $90 was lost or stolen from Helen Solomon of 1409 Borewave during a police band dance event. The incident left her short of funds and police seek information on the missing money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leschi Park
Helen Solomon
Internal Revenue collects delinquent taxes in Seattle drive
The sum of 92086.96 in delinquent luxury and excise taxes was collected in Seattle over the last five weeks by agents of the internal revenue department under J M Rodgers, special representative at Washington. A nationwide campaign followed with a week’s peak at 49680.48 and a starting week low of 4052.46 before full campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Internal Revenue Department
J. M. Rodgers
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Washington
City Delays Pike Place Market Move
The council harbor and grounds committee recommends delaying removal of street merchants from Pike Place for at least six months and possibly a year. It will also refer market expansion plans by Public Market and Department Store Co to the board of public works to accommodate farmers cut off by a forthcoming arterial highway. Elliott avenue Western avenue extension completion is now projected to take at least six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike Place
Council Harbor and Grounds Committee
Board of Public Works
Public Market and Department Store Company
Foremont-Ballard
Elliott Ave
Western Ave
Wholesale prices drop 23 percent in 30 days end July 15
The labor department reports a 2 percent drop in the general level of wholesale prices over the 30 days ending July 15. The decline marks a continuing downward trend in early summer prices across multiple sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Labor Department
Hans Pederson Fined $10 for Downtown Debris Fire
Hans Pederson, a contractor, started a debris fire that threatened two downtown hotels Monday night. Judge John B. Gordon's police court fined him $10 on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Pederson
John B. Gordon
Denver Tramway Strike May End As Workers Offer Return
Nearly all striking tramway workers have offered to return unconditionally, railway officials say their applications will be considered. Union members set a one day sympathy strike for August 2. If old workers aren’t rehired by then the strike could become indefinite. G. Harry, a labor department agent, arrived from Portland to oversee a settlement and will stay until one is reached.
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Denver
Harry
Department of Labor
Portland
Ore
Pacific Northwest
Thugs Use Wrong Grammar In $360 Gas Station Robbery
In Yakima two men pulled a hands up raid on a service station employee. He had only one arm and could not comply. The robbers escaped with $360 in profits and fled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima, Wash
Aug
Champin
Near-Justice Candidates Blame Burleson For Delayed Filings
E. H. Ragland and A. M. Murfin, aspiring justices of the peace, fault Mr. Burleson as their papers arrived late in Yakima. The delay disqualified both candidates from the race.
V-Shape Blouse Ban Ordered at Magdalen College
Rev William Gerrish head master of Magdalen college Lincolnshire bans V shaped blouses for pupils and orders collars fastened with a pin during school hours. He warned he would expel those with bobbed hair or who sit in class in indecent fashions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
William Gerrish
Magdalen College
Lincolnshire
Auto Owners Meet Over Carlyon Bill Referendum No 1
Auto owners gather at 1321 Seneca at 7 p m Thursday to discuss the Carlyon bill Referendum No 1 which would bond future auto license revenue for a state highway system. Truck Owners' Association representatives will attend to voice objections to the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlyon Bill
Seneca At & P. m
Truck Owners’ Association
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James River
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Co-Operative League
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Mecherrice Ff
Crete
Virginia Keystone
Presh Ranch
Young America
Bills
Albert E
Providence Hospital of Pauline
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Teylaton Ave
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Highth Ave
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Bakari
24Th Ave
Urabi
Mariji
12Th Ave
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Gumardson
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New Foley
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Legal Wallan
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Legal Cliffe
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Beattle
Legal Tandall
Gene
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David C
Legal Summers
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Irene B
Name
Warwick
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J. Vaughn
WOME
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Wash
Treer
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Hyde
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Legal Price
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Heni
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Ae Heath
Jensen
Legal Tormey
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Shukia
Charles
Cumberland
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Ueland
Arvin George
Wright
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Colman Rock
Puget Sound Navigation
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Carmen
Eighth and Pine
Eighth Ave
Pine St
C. B. Dodge
Grimsby
England
Eee
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Lnterest
Tna
Morris Brothers, Inc
Central Building
Ose Millice Defilare
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Main
Indianapolis
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Tacoma Run
Efarty
Behooke
Puget Sound Navigation Company
Canada
United States
Canadian Pacific
E. F. L. Sturdee
Second Avenue
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