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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1920

Page

4

City Budget Nearing 1921 Levels with 7 Million Cost

City council committee on budget hearings stated 1921 appropriations will closely match this year’s allowances, totaling just over 7 million dollars to operate the city next year. They trimmed or rejected several items including auto for council members, extra stenographer, and police target range funding while approving a 40 thousand dollar site and building for a north district fire station and 35 thousand for rock heap reinforcement of the bulkhead.

City Caldwell Cowen Park 30Th Ave N. E Charles R. Case

Buyers Eager for Grapes and Fresh Produce Trade

The market reports strong demand for new grapes and Malagas arriving this week. Cantaloupes remain plentiful and cheap with several good cant offerings coming in as prices hold steady across fruits and vegetables, including leafy greens and regional specialties.

Malagas

91st Veterans Meet Planned for September 25

James Boldt wagers his silk hat against Jules E. Markow’s trench helmet at the Ninety-first Division reunion to be held September 25 in the city. A chow program and theater artists will mark the event with further details via Sect. W. Dauscher, 1708 Nevada Ave.

James Boldt Jules E. Markow Wild Wear Boldt Ninety-first Markow Powder River Masonic Club Arcade Segt. Co W. Dauscher Nevada Sidney

Ship News Tides in Seattle

Tide readings for Seattle show low tides at 1 pm and 2:30 pm and high tides at 9:01 pm and 10:56 pm. Numeric values indicate water levels and times across a Saturday entry with marginal weather notes.

Seattle Pirat

Direct Line to Indo China Promised by Five New Liners

G Giraud commercial attache of French Indo China told the Chamber of Commerce council that Puget Sound will gain a direct line with Indo China via five shipping board passenger and freight liners. He predicted strong trade growth and described Indo China products and potential markets.

Shipping Board G. Giraud United States France The Chamber of Commerce Puget Sound

Sugar Cargo Sustains $100,000 Loss on Vessel Weat Hepburn

San Francisco authorities probe $100,000 damage to the sugar cargo of the Weat Hepburn arriving from Manila. Captain J. Weith has been discharged amid allegations he loaded hardwood logs atop the sugar cargo. Official investigation continues into the incident and causes.

San Francisco Offic Elass Robert Dollar Company Weat Hepburn J. Weith Manila

Marine Engineer Veteran Dies After Prolonged Illness

George Herbert Wade marine engineer aged 63 died at his home 3608 Superior after eight years illness. He came to Seattle 31 years ago and helped direct firefighting on the boat leaving Seattle the day of the big fire. He is survived by wife Minnie and son George. Funeral Monday Butterworth chapel.

George Herbert Wade Superior Seattle Wade Minnie George Butterworth Chapel

Maritime Movements At Port Reno and Nearby Harbors

Ships arrive and depart with August schedules and routes. Kathyn Maru from Mal Timore reaches City of Reno in the morning, Victoria bound for Nome and St Michael clears at 10:19 am, Katort Maru heads to Hong Kong via port, and Arabia Maru sails to Yokohama and Kobe. Other vessels include Northwestern, Rosalie Mahony, Marela, and Umatilia No. 67 with various Alaska and Pacific itineraries.

Kathyn Maltimore Reno Grangemouth Balboa Arabia Maru Tascoma Eter Deere Fishing Banke Eter Fulton Vancouver B.C Avguet Victoria Nome St. Michael Katort Maru Hongkong Porta Arabia Meru Yokohama Kobe B. C Ste Northwestern Southwestern Alaska Rosalie Mahony Tacoma A. T. Marela New York San Francisco UT & le

Maritime log of U S Naval communications and Seattle port vessels

A dense shipping ledger listing wireless communication routes and vessel movements near Puget Sound. Multiple ships including Hyades at Beattie, Kaikyo Maru and Firookdale near Seattle, and various tugs, lighters, and yard facilities at Smith Cove, Duwamish, and Harbor Island. Names of vessels, terminals, and docks documented with times and locations.

U. S. Naval Communications Port Ban Beattie Hyades San Francisco Heattie Maltimore South Hampton Seattiet Etre Alaska Ketchikan Race Point

U S Steel Quoted At 88 at Opening on Aug 21

U S Steel opened at 88 in New York trading with various peers mixed and mostly higher by day’s end. Texas Company rose to 47 a new intraday high as markets swung upward late session and retailers closed above 68.

New York United States Steel Stock Exchange Mexican Petroleum Canadian Pacific Texas Company General Motors Baltimore & Ohio Republic Iron & Steel Bethlehem Pan-American Meading United States Rubber Crucible Venadiumalag

Grain futures close weak on Chicago Board of Trade

Wheat futures eased after a steady opening as rainfall in the grain belt sparked selling. December wheat fell to 2.38 and closed down 6 cents. other grains weakened modestly while provisions traded higher amid mixed demand. Trade volumes showed steady cash wheat receipts and varied cattle and hog markets in Chicago.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade

Coffee and sugar prices in New York and Portland markets

New York price listings show coffee No 7 at varying per pound rates and raw sugar at around 11 to 12 cents per pound with granulated sugar near 17 to 22.5 cents per pound. Portland market reports cutter sea rates per dozen, wheat and rye details, broilers around 2 to 2.2 dollars per pound? Note the text is fragmented with several OCR errors.

N. Y New York

North End District Seeks County Commissioner Seat

The North End commissioner's district holds 45 000 residents with 35 000 in the city and the rest in country areas. Candidate M. J. Carrigan of 6270 20th Ave N E says the city end has never been represented on the county board and should be. He is a former member seeking election from the First district.

North End Board of County Commissioners M. J. Carrigan 20Th Ave N. E Carrigan Firat

Public Markets Ad List of Groceries and Prices

A dense catalog of grocery items with mixed prices across stalls including milk, sugar, butter, coffee, meat cuts, produce, and canned goods. Entries note brands, pack sizes, and sometimes conditions like fresh or sanitary, reflecting a bustling marketplace display.

Bitters Concern Plans New Branch

Joseph E. Bertault president and Paul J. Besner vice president of a local firm behind Bertaults Hair Bitters plan to open a branch house in Detroit. Six months earlier the firm started making bitters in a Broadway office with hand filling. The plant now has capacity over 1,000,000 bottles yearly.

Joseph E. Bertault Paul J. Besner Bertault East Detroit Broadway

Vital Statistics and Marriage Notices From Beattie Area

A garbled local list records births from Swedish Hospital and Lakeside, with names such as Joseph HM Davidson and Loran Noulet, plus hospital locations and birth outcomes including boys and girls. Marriage licenses show couples like Attelle and Stanley Dickson City, Wilma Beattie, and others across Seattle and Beattie areas with assorted ages and residences.

My. Peterson Phelik M 48Th Langkenan Walter TL Girl Cole Sagetad Pishue John Wieltagreve Trobert Shelby Galésa W. Roy Lakeside Hospital Oyene Thomas Ninth Ave Y. Mastrogiacomo Giuseppe 23Rd Ave Cilson Marco 25Th Ave Bianchi Carlo Alpha At Angesia Deter Graham At

Divorces Granted in Local Court Roster

Legal notices show several divorces awarded. Leona M. from Mattie Secor, Alice M. from George T. Snyder, Margaret Kiella from Joseph, and other petitions finalized under court seal.

Deaths notice for Nancy McFry William Harris Hazel Dunahoo

Deaths reported for Nancy McFry age 77 of 2261 14th Ave W. Harris William John age 48 of 8816 Diet Ave and Hazel HM Dunahoo age 3 days at 6637. Obituary brief notices list names and ages.

Eight Indicted for Sugar Deal in Utah and Idaho

Federal grand jury returns 40 indictments of which eight target alleged sugar profiteers. The Utah Idaho Sugar company and its officers are charged along with individual brokers for profiteering between Utah and eastern points. The Utah Idaho Sugar Company faces ten counts under the Lever Act for selling sugar at 23.48 that cost 9.44 to produce. Counts stem from specific sales to local jobbers.

East Lake City Utah United Press Federal Grand Jury Utah, Idaho Sugar Company Utah Idaho Sugar Company

Pedestrian hit by automobile injures man on Second Ave

D. W. Gould of Grote Rankin Co was struck by a passing auto near Second Ave and Pike St at noon Friday. He sustained body and leg bruises. His wife reportedly reacted quickly but the incident caused injuries requiring attention.

D. W. Gould Grote Rankin Co Second Ave Pike St

Fair Weather Forecast With Light Winds

A smoky atmosphere cooled the day with a noon reading of 69 and a predicted high of 76 as the sun appeared. Weather officials forecast fair conditions for tomorrow with moderately westerly winds and a recent maximum of 40. Additional notes list names and ages at local hospitals.

Beattle Weather Bureau

Bargains in Used Pianos and More in Local Shops

Classified notes advertise reliable used pianos from Barry Piano Co and other bargains. Listings include autos, tires, parts, records, furniture, and home goods with contact details and locations such as Union Street, Pike, Fourth Avenue, and 712 17th Ave. Additional items include a large office safe, a West & Wheeler ad, and a dentist offering payment plans.

Oliver Typewr Cos 17Th Ave Columbia Victor Records Pacific Rec Exchange Pike Willia Cain Waldron Co Fourth Ave Fenry Ss New Furniture Department University St West & Wheeler Elliott Jackson Apts

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