Port trade law sparks Pacific barrier debate in Seattle
C France executive secretary of the Port of Seattle Commission argues a new law should raise a trade barrier at Pacific coast ports to favor American carriers. He criticizes Section 23 that allows foreign shippers equal access at Atlantic ports but not the Pacific, urging fair treatment and community support for the American merchant marine. Weather notes from Atoosh Island follow, listing clear conditions and vessel movements including the Westboro and Rosalie Mahony.
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Pacific
C. France
Port of Seattle Commission
Benson
Seattle
France
Atlantic
Forpal
Northwest
Weather Bureau
Atoosh Island
Tr Gov- 1
Westboro
Sir Rosalie Mahony
Bag Pus
Orient
Far East
Washington
Pacific Coast
Maritime Movements and Arrivals Across West Coast Ports
Shipping traffic reports list numerous arrivals and departures on August 19 to 26 involving ships from San Francisco Seattle Tacoma and Vancouver. Vessels include the Morning Star Cross Keys Horaisan Maru and Westboro among others with destinations Manila Shanghai Yokohama Beattie and Honolulu and notes of dockside gantry and tug activity.
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San Peria
San Francisco
Victoria
Rosalie Mahony
de BC No. 306
Puget Sound
Davy Yards
Morning Star
Van
B. C
Tug Storm King
A. T. Marica
Manila
Tacoma
Storm King Towne Grydock
Banat Lla. m
Cross Keys
Horaisan Maru
Shanghai
Porte and
Dalren
Brookdale
Honolulu
Fred Baxter
Eagle Harbor
Tor Maru
Seattle
West Ivia
Beattian Kote
Chicago Maru
San Pedro
Beattie
Francisco
Admiral Farragut
Seattie
Horace X. Haxter
Astoria
West- Boro
United Kingdom
Htr Steel
Porta
Burnor
Ladysmith
Ketchikan
Bellingham
Libby Maine
Point Wells
Baxter
Wireless
U. S. Naval Communications
Crown Keys
Heattie
Yokohama
Point Mo
Point At & A.m
City of
Reno
Balboa
Cape Bianco
Westboro
Portland
Ship News: Tides in Seattle Report Strong Second High Tide
Seattle harbor reports a second high tide affecting shipping lanes and dock operations. Mariners note increased water flow and brief delays as vessels adjust to the latest tidal surge. Authorities monitor channel depths and vessel movements to ensure safe passage.
Five Big Liners Nearly Ready for Transpacific Service
EB G McMicken reports five new United States Shipping Board passenger carriers are near completion for Admiral line service. Wenatchee’s master Capt G T January supervises in Camden NJ with Chief Engineer Howell aboard. A F Haines says the second ship’s master will be named soon.
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United States Shipping Board
Admiralthne Transpacific Service
EB. G. McMicken
Pacific Steamship Company
Seattle
G. T. January
Wenatchee
Camden
N. J
Alaska Dock Active as Large Vessels Depart
Alaska’s wharf sees peak activity as three large Alaska Steamship Co ships depart this week. Northwestern and Victoria sail Friday afternoon, relieving congestion. Cordova arrives to load for Kotzebue Sound while towing the disabled Santa Ana. Captain William Jensen leads Northwestern as it sails for Seward.
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Alaska ® Steamship Company
Alaska Dock
Northwestern
Victoria
Cordova
Kotzebue Bay
Santa Ana
William Jensen
Seward
Way Ports
Seattle Port Officials Visit Portland Terminal Inspectors
President T B Lippy and commissioners W T Christensen and W B Lincoln of the Seattle port commission visited Portland public dock commissioners on Thursday to inspect municipal terminals.
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Ore
T. 8. Lippy
W. T Christensen
Lincoln
Seattle Port Commission
Public Dock Commissioners of
Iroquois Due in Chicago Saturday
The Iroquois, first lake steamer to pass the Panama canal, is scheduled to arrive in Chicago Saturday afternoon. It left Seattle June 2 and will operate on the Chicago to South Haven route in Michigan.
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Panama Canal
Chicago
Seattle
South Haven
Mich
Births and marriages listed in Seattle area vital records
A column of births reports many newborns with mothers or hospitals' names, followed by a list of marriages and licenses with names and residences including Seattle, Everett, Tacoma, Port Ludlow, and Olympia. Entries include hospital births at General, Lakeside, and other facilities, with multiple individuals named.
Time to Buy Cucumbers Amid Market Glut
Market report notes a cucumber surplus with Friday sales ranging 60 cents a box to 76 cents a dozen. Cantaloupes remain cheap, Malaga grapes arrived and sold fast, watermelons at 20 cents a pound, and other fruits and vegetables show stable wholesale prices across local outlets.
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Western Ave
Malaga
Pollete
Advances Registered at N Y Exchange Opening
New York stocks opened with fractional gains led by United States Steel and Mexican Petroleum. Bethlehem Steel and Pan American moved higher as dealers anticipated a large upcoming dividend and equity additions.
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United States Steel
Wigan-American
Mexican Petroleum
Houston
Baltimore & Ohio
Pan-American
Bethlehem Steel
Mexican Oils
Bethlehem
Baldwin
Pan- American
Bethlehem Motors
United States Rubber
Central Leather
Reading
Vanadium
Union Pacific
Hi M
American Ae
International Paper
Texas Company
Grain recovers on fair demand in Chicago trade
Chicago August session shows gains as late bid supports prices after a weak opening. Wheat and corn rise with December corn around 1.20 to 1.24 and September oats up toward 67 percent, while provision futures finish mixed and cash wheat asks around 2.56.
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Chicago
Eraine
Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago Live Stock Receipts Report
Chicago live stock receipts show 12 000 head cattle market mixed with low activity and steady to higher sheep and lamb markets. Cattle divisions include beef and stockers and feeders with varied prices. lambs and ewes display steady to higher trends amid overall market conditions.
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Salem
New York Coffee and Sugar Prices Report
New York coffee and sugar prices listed for August 20 show coffee at 7 cents per pound for different varieties and sugar granulated at 50 cents per pound, with a few base quotes across types. Local market data reflects typical trading figures for the period.
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N. Y
New York
Lost Coal Vein to Be Worked Here
After the discovery of a lost coal vein on Cedar Mountain property, Pacific Coast Coal of Beattle bought 1,200 acres. The mines sit about six miles above Renton with plans for extensive improvements and large coal shipments to Seattle within a year. Aviator Eddie Hubbard flew over the city at noon Friday collecting 10,000 letters offering prizes from $1 to $25 for a real estate subdivision by J. T. L. Campbell.
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Pacific Coast Coal Company of
Beattle
Renton
Seattle
Eddie Hubbard
J. T. L. Campbell
Interstate Commerce Commission
J. P. Morgan & Co
Foreign Exchange Rates Open With Steady Demand
Foreign exchange operations opened in New York on Ave 16 with demand as sterling unchanged at $2.684, francs 708c up 2 centimes, lire 4.61¢ down 1 centime, marks 19% up 2 centimes, and Canadian dollars at 4 100.
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Ave
Woreien Exchange
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