Fill Coast Coal Bins Aims To End Fuel Shortage
Alaska's coal fields near Chicaloon and Matanuska are under a Navy directed program to build washing plants and ready shipments. J L McPherson reports to six governors on Alaska's resources and the push for a territorial Alaskan government to attract settlers and capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicaloon
United States
Pacific
Panama Canal
Matanuska
America
Newcasthe
Alaska
States
British Columbia
AMS
United States Geological Surveys
Pennsylvania
New England
Pacific Coast
Navy
Mpherson
J. l. McPherson
Alaska Bureau of the Commercial Lab
Lock and Key
McPherson
Washington
Seattle
Congress
Curry
House
Senate
Freight rates rise nationwide on new ICc order
Inauguration Thursday of new interstate freight and passenger rate increases prompts state action. Beginning today all freight rates rise 25 percent, Seattle to California routes up 20 percent, and all passenger fares up 20 percent with sleeper tickets up 60 percent. A flat 25 percent addition applies to existing freight rates for now, with later adjustments for differentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
State Public Service Commission
Seattle
California
Pacific Steamship Co
Ship News Tides in Seattle
Seattle ship news lists tides with first high tide around 643 a.m and low tide near 31 p.m amid uncertain note. The fragment mentions tides and times but lacks complete data for full sailing implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Blaze on Ship Conquered Near Alaska Dock
Fire on the steam freighter Ketch ikan of the Alaska Steamship company started in coal bunkers as she left the Standard Oil dock. The blaze raged about 20 minutes with limited damage. Investigation to determine cause. Ketchikan now an oil burner. coal bunkers out of use for some time. Wireless reported fire discovered at Wells at 10 p m and declared under control by 10 20 p m as the vessel proceeded to Richmond Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ketchikan
Alaska Steamship Company
Standard Oil Dock
Une
Carry Launch to Tow Schooner During Calms
A power launch under construction on the East waterway by C. F. Carlson will be carried on the deck of the American schooner Camano when it sails for South America late this week. The small craft will tow the schooner during calms or shifting berths in the South Seas. The Camano loads about 900000 feet of lumber at Port Ludlow and plans to depart Sunday. Captain Anderson commands the Camano and uses full canvas on voyages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Waterway
C. F. Carlson
Camano
South America
Porta
South Seas
Port Ludlow
Anderson
Ships Bringing 000 Tons Copper
More than 2 000 tons of copper and copper ore are expected in Seattle aboard two W R Grace and Co ships and the Peruvian bark Belfast from South America. Santa Alicia under Capt C B Lindholm will arrive from San Francisco about September 1 to load 1 600 000 feet of lumber for Chilean and Peruvian ports after repairs. Santa Ines towing the Belfast, commanded by Capt Robert Wilson and Capt Thomas Fry, will reach Seattle about September 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
W. R. Grace & Co
Belfast
South America
Santa Alicia
C. B. Lindholm
San Francisco
Santa Ines
Robert Wilson
Thomas Fry
Motorship Free After Grounding Off Victoria
The Swedish motorship Pacific owned by W. R. Grace & Co. was stuck on a rocky ledge near Victoria earlier this week. It has reached a calm area where repairs are to take place before sailing to Vancouver with 4 200 tons of coal for Union Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
W. R. Grace & Co
Victoria
Eaqutmalt
Vancouver
Union Bay
Libel Steamer for Their Back Wages
Dan Devereux Louis Turpin and John Hayden filed a libel in the United States district court seeking back wages alleged due from the steamer Dora. The total claimed amount is 1784 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Devereux
Louis Turpin
John Hayden
United States
Arrivals and Departures Update for Alaska and Pacific Ports
Vessel movements include arrivals Jefferson and Apex at 6 10 p m and 11 pm on August 24 25 from Southeast Alaska, Queen and Morning Star at 4 pm and 2 pm from Tacoma and Vancouver, Prince George from Prince Rupert, and Henry Wilson towed by Richard Holyoke from Bristol Bay. Departures on August 24 25 include Queen to San Diego via San Francisco, Alaska to the Southwest, Depere to South America, Ketchikan to Nome and Saint Michael, Catherine D to Southwest Alaska, West Coyote to Balboa Liverpool Glasgow Hull, Cor Dove and Celilo to Tacoma, Prince George to Prince Rupert, and William Bowden to Astoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tr Jefferson
Alaska
Echt Apex
Tr Queen
Tacoma
Ater Morning Star
Vancouver
Prince George
Prince Rupert
B. C
Porta
Henry Wilson
Richard Holyoke
Bristol Bay
Queen
San Diego
San Francisco
Southwestern
West Coast
South America
Ketchikan
Nome
At. Michael
Point Wells
Catherine D
Southwestern Alaska
Rellingham
Balboa
Liverpool
Glasgow
Hull
Antwerp
Mayfiah
Seattle
Admiral Dewey
Beattie
Charles Nelson
Port Angeles
Yosemite
Heattie
Port Ludlow
Bee
Port Townsend
Prince eGorge
Maritime Traffic Reports and Vessel Movements in Northwest Ports
Wireless briefing lists numerous ships in port and en route including Admiral Rodman, Admiral Farragut, Iro nium, Jon ter, Yokohama bound vessels, and ships at Seattle docks such as Endicott Tajima Maru Oriental Henry Wilson and Alice Cooke. Distances from origin points and times are noted for sailings and arrivals at Astoria Seattle Beattie Meattle and Vancouver area ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Smith Cove
Endicott Great Northern
Spokane
Mtr
Western Cross
Milwaukee
Maquan, Lander At
Sdr
Alice Cooke
Admiral Watson Duthie Yards
Griffao
East Waterway Terminal
Ste West Jesoup
Bear Raid Sweeps Industrials as Opening Rally Fades
At New York the stock market opened irregularly with United States Steel steady and Reading rising briefly before a bear raid pushed industrials down. Mexican Petroleum slipped below 160 while Southern Pacific and Pan-American Petroleum fluctuated. closing firm with Reading and Erie among notable gains. The Evening Sun noted overall lack of initiative and drifting action despite railroad strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Steel
Mexican Petroleum
Canadian Pacific
Bethlehem Motors
Texas Company
General Motors
Reading
Baltimore & Ohio
Pan-American Petroleum
Studebaker
Southern Pacific
Ven Drie
Chicago & Great Western
Seaboard
St. Louis & Southwestern
Erie
United States Steel Common
Pan-American
Baldwin
Royal Dutch
Bethlehem
American Locomotive
Evening Sun Financial Review
Boon
Grain futures show irregular trading on Chicago board
Light activity left grain futures uneven as the Chicago Board of Trade closed lower after a choppy session. December wheat opened at 2.33 and finished lower. September corn slipped from 1.43% to 1.42% while December corn opened at 1.19 and ended unchanged. September oats fluctuated around 6.74 cents, closing near 6.4 cents, with December oats starting at 67 cents, ending slightly lower. Provisions closed higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Sosy Rec
Chicago Livestock Receipts Show Higher Market Tones
Chicago reports cattle and hog receipts with market strength across categories. Hog prices around 144 cents, cattle and beef ranges noted, including butcher steers and feeders near 12.25 per hundredweight. Sheep receipts total around 16,000 with lamb prices near 11.76 to 16.55.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Owen
Foreign Exchange Market Opens With Mixed Early Totals
New York August 24 opening quotes show sterling near 64.57, francs around 7.02, marks near 1.06, and Canadian dollars at 1.846, with overall weakness in several currencies as demand for sterling remains firm. Money on call quotes at 7 percent for the day, with other rates noted for one, three, and six month loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreign Exchange
New York
Ang
France
Huence Aires
Money On
London
Tire
Frisco Market Report on Poultry Prices
August 14 overview lists prices for different poultry products including putter ratras at 4% per lb, Katras at 18 cents each, and various dos batches with prices 44 to 1640 per dos. Details include firsts seconds dirtice and pullets with per dos pricing and size categories.
Educational Expert Speaks to Chamber on Trade School Reform
Dr. D. Louis Ireton chairman of the United States and Canada trade education committee addressed the Chamber of Commerce on trade school development and reestablishing apprenticeships. He was joined by A. H. McGahan secretary of the International Association of Master Painters and Decorators, after touring the Pacific Coast for industrial surveys. A dinner at the Elks club honoring the pair was hosted by the Master Painters’ Association and the Paint Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Louis Ireton
International Trade Education Development Committee
United States
Canada
Chamber of Commerce
Ireton
A. H. McGahan
International Association of Master Painters and Decorators
Pacific Coast
Elke’ Club
MecGahan
Master Painters’ Association
Paint Club
Diamond Ring Taken From Room by Youth Wearing Straw Hat
A. Gozman reports a diamond ring missing from his room Thursday morning. Roomers recall a 20 year old youth leaving the room moments before the theft, described as wearing a straw hat and rubber heels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Gozman
Sixth Ave
Gozman
Clearing Balances for Seattle Portland and Spokane
The report lists clearings for Seattle totaling 6,393,437.921. Portland at 6,642,690.66. and Spokane at 1,488,320.00 with a combined balance of 496,160.00 and balances of 1,491,439.21 and 1,842,177.06 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Spokane Clearings
Vital Statistics And Marriage Licenses Listing
A dense catalog of vital statistics includes names and residences for births and adoptions, a list of marriage licenses with spouses and ages, and a deaths section noting individuals and their hospitals or locales. The item reflects city records and local institutions in a single aggregated notice.
Architect to Talk for Section 28
Richard Semmes, marine architect, will address the Seattle port commission at the next regular meeting on September 1 about Section 28 of the merchant marine act. He defends the provision against claims of discrimination toward Pacific coast ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Semmes
Port of Seattle Commission
Semmes
Public Markets Sanitary Bratia and Diverse Produce Stalls
A dense listing of offerings across multiple market stalls notes prices for herring, salmon, olives, honey, olives, eggs, cheese, and canned goods. Standouts include premium staples like Carnation milk, Kellogg’s corn flakes, Campbell’s soups, Mason jars, and various seafood items, reflecting a bustling domestic goods market.
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Sanitary Bratia
Coloma
Mason Ora
T. Hille
Norway
Stalin
Kellogg's
Campbell's
M. J
Abe Olympic
Cantaloupes Slump Demonstrates Low Prices and Shortage
Cantaloupes fall to around 1 cent a pound while cantaloupes traffic remains brisk with two carloads sold. Gravenstein apples from California cost 5.50 a box and Western Washington peach crop is scarce. Wenatchee shows about 80 percent of normal yield and Yakima valley output is under 10 percent. Early frosts blamed for shortages. local celery 1 a dozen bunches. green beans 3 to 4 cents a pound. Hubbard squash 4 to 6 cents. Milk prices rise with local creamery cubes 61 cents and bricks 63 cents. Prince price sits at 65 cents and Portland at 64 cents. August tends to be a low production month.
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Washington
Wenatchee
Yakima Valley
Hubbard
Utter
Portland
Prices Paid by Wholesale Dealer for Vegetables and Fruits
The report lists prices paid to wholesalers for a wide range of produce and dairy items, including lettuce, potatoes, squash, corn, melons, berries, peaches, and apples, with per crate, per pound, and per unit figures. Dairy and poultry prices are shown for creamery butter, cheese, and dressed poultry, alongside stockyard quotes for beef, lamb, and veal.
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Fese Freeh Ranch
Cseccsee
Shippers
Wisconsin Cream Brick
Limbureer Ee
Svesure Yours
America
Cece
Kansas Aims to Cut Tenantry
Topeka dispatch notes rising farm tenancy in Kansas as Governor Henry J. Allen cites tenants’ interests overpowering landowners. Beattie County shows 67.4 percent of farms run by tenants, up 38.1 percent in a decade. Allen backs Farm Homes amendment to fund long term, low interest loans to buy farms and encourage irrigation and reclamation for installment sale to occupiers.
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Topeka
Kan
Kanena
Henry J. Allen
Allen
Kansan
Beatt County
Burgess Seeks Revenge Over Failed Medium Reading
Mrs L M Burgess of 32716 40th Ave 8 W sought police help after paying $2 to a Victoria hotel medium who failed to provide any message. She complained the medium gave no information and police offered sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. L. M. Burgess
40Th Ave
Victoria Hotel
Mra. Burgess
Slap Patient Pedestrian Brings Fine in Court
Janitor B Rh Wood of the Arctic building slapped a passing pedestrian who paused by a garbage can Thursday morning. Police officer Patronnan A J Hill arrested Wood who faced a police court where he paid a fine of sixteen dollars for the outburst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Rh. Wood
Arctic
Patronnan
A. J. Hill
Wood
Knights of Columbus free evening school opens enrollment
W. J. O Keefe the registrar announced the opening of enrollment for the Knights of Columbus free evening school for ex service men and women beginning September 7. The school at 916 KE Martonet will teach any object desired by students and last year enrolled 1119 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. O'Keefe
Knights of Columbus Free Evening School
KE. Martonet
Chief Seattle Birth to Be Celebrated on Suquamish Reservation
The anniversary of Chief Seattle’s birth will be celebrated by the Indiana on the Suquamish reservation next Saturday. A program of native and modern features is planned followed by memorial ceremonies for the chieftain. A Kitsap Transportation Co. boat will depart at 8 a.m. for the hour ride to the reservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Indiana
Suquamish
Kitsap Transportation Co
Pior J
Harder Going by Rail Now in Chicago Area
Chicago dispatch reports a 20 percent rise in railway fare and a 60 percent hike for Pullman accommodations. Demand surged as regular trains sold out, extra equipment scarce, and passengers crowded standing room only amid widespread freight rate increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pullman Company
Girl knocked unconscious by motorcycle in Rainier Valley
Mies Carol Ryan, 16, of Bryn Mawr, was struck by a motorcycle with sidecar at Fourth Ave and Columbia St at 7 30 am as she crossed a streetcar track. She was not killed, but rendered unconscious and treated at the city hospital. Rider Walter De Long, worker for H R LE Motor Co, took her to safety headquarters claiming speed was under 20 mph and reaction was impossible.
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Mies
Carol Ryan
Bryn Mawr
Rainier Valley
Fourth Ave
Columbia St
Miss Ryan
Maher Brothers’ Jewelry Company
Colman Building
City Hospital
Walter de Long
H. R. LE. Motor Company
Lving
Bitter Lake
Public Safety Headquarters
Motor Cops Foil Burglars At City Home
Motorcycle patrolmen thwarted two prowlers trying to enter Dr. G. and Peterkin’s residence at 1126 Federal avenue Wednesday night. Patrolmen Dench and Knapp found an open window and no theft occurred.
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Dr. G. & Peterkin
Federal Ave
H. C. Hibbard
Prospect Sr
Walter Dench
P. E. Knapp
Court Occurs to Bar City From Forcing Hotel Alterations
A restraining order prevents Ki A Coffin from required fire and building alterations at the Knickerbocker Hotel Seventhav Maa ison Street. Coffin argues the hotel predates current building code ordinances and would suffer undue hardship. Judge John B. Jurey issued the order. hearing set for September 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ki. A. Coffin
Knickerbocker Hotel
Geventhav
Maaison St
Coffin
John 8. Jurey
Turn Down Air Mail To Canada
Canadian postal authorities refuse cooperation with the United States on a Seattle Victoria air mail link. They object to using a harbor as a landing place and question U S air service plans. Edward McGrath reports the issue to Otto Praeger who oversees all U S air mail operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Seattle
Victoria
Edward McGrath
Ita Owne
Otto Praeger
North Park Addition on Market Saturday
North Park, a new residence addition on the Everett interurban a mile and a half north of Green Lake, will be placed on the market Saturday by J. T. L. Campbell. This is the 24th addition Campbell has marketed in Seattle since 1904.
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North Park
Everett
Green Lake
J. T. L. Campbell
Campbell
Seattle
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