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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1919
Page
11
Dec. 3 report that W Woe and co defendant will be moved to Grays Harbor county for trial over the killing of four during the Armies Mee day parade. Judge George Kel grants the venue change amid local prejudice concerns. Ole Hanson and another suspect remain at large.
Deputies raid room at 222 Washington St and find narcotics valued at 400 in a Chinatown room. An unidentified China man fled across roofs using a fixed ladder, escaping after deputies entered the room at 10 PM. Evidence includes three pipes and quantities of opium, cocaine, and morphine worth 250.
Washington reports a tangled case of William Jenkins U S consular agent at Puebla who was kidnapped on Oct 10 and paid a ransom. He has been jailed released and re arrested multiple times amid conflicting accounts and a US Mexican diplomatic probe.
An ordinance signed by Acting Mayor W. D. Lane bars nearly all noises in the city within a month. It extends to exhausts, bells, clappers, steam hammers, whistles, and detentions of livestock, plus places selling intoxicating liquor as nuisances. The measure tightens nuisance definitions and cites enforcement by the council.
Four hundred thousand railroad clerks station employes and freight handlers will receive a substantial wage increase under a national agreement now being negotiated. Negotiations will be concluded within ten days, union leaders said today. The agreement includes time and a half for overtime after eight hours and one day off in seven within a 26 day month.
Police rush to election booths after false tips of riots. A janitor at Walla Walla School and a secretary of the board of education allegedly sparked fear with calls saying a disturbance was beginning at polling places on 24th Ave and 1600 First Ave. No trouble was found.
David P. Barrows, newly elected president of the University of California, pledges freedom of speech and research for faculty. He says the tradition of freedom in teaching and public activities will be maintained with restraint only befitting a gentleman amid recent Bolshevism charges.
A new product called the stoneless prune aims to become a popular fruit, edging into consumer markets with promise of easier eating and novel appeal.
The piece critiques self satisfied minds and urges action through a push for better attire. It promotes a sale at the Florence Upstairs Store located at Second and Union, highlighting suits coats dresses and hats.
Assistant Corporation Counsel George A Meagher says state law discriminates between beneficiaries when a policeman dies, granting widow or child a pension for death through violence but offering only 1000 to parents if death is natural. Pension board discussed paying F J Wilson’s parents after his motorcycle crash death.
Department of justice plans for handling the sugar situation will be announced late today after a conference among Assistant Attorneys General Ames and Figg and William F. Giaseco, general counsel for the sugar equalization board. A refinery conference scheduled to open here today was postponed indefinitely.
Popular Wilkes Theatre favorite Berman Shavey performs this week in Mer Husnd's Wife. The beloved comedian attracts patrons with his familiar rhythm and stage presence, delivering light comedy and engaging interaction.
Fire at the Canton Lumber plant near Baltimore spread to the adjacent Spemden Shipbuilding yard and at least six ships burned or sunk. Property losses exceed a million dollars. One worker died and several injured as the cause remained undetermined. United States Shipping Board boats were among those damaged.
Local produce dealers report weak demand for Florida fruit due to sugar scarcity with two extra carloads entering the market. Prices edge up on some items like Hubbard squash and pepper grapes while winter cranberries remain in good demand. Eastern cranberries limited. Los Angeles tomatoes and other produce show varied pricing amid overall market softness.
Wholesale market list shows prices for vegetables such as cabbage celery cucumbers and lettuce, plus fruit items like lemons oranges apples and grapes. Meat and poultry prices include ducks turkeys and dressed beef while hides wool and tallow are listed with per pound and ton figures. hay grain and feed are also noted with wholesale and city prices.
Clearing balances show Seattle figures with two large sums and multiple line items. The record lists amounts including 2,634,927 and 5,677,947, reflecting overall clearing activity for the period reported.
Prices rose at the market open with United States Steel at 102 percent, United States Rubber at 122, and Union Pacific around 112. United States Steel and other names showed gains early, General Motors up over yesterday's close, while demand receded later as the day wore on. The market ended dull and irregular with steel stocks fluctuating and copper off from intraday highs.
Chicago market summary notes a slight decline in wheat trading after Core Products plants reopened, with provisions steady. December corn opens higher then retreats, January corn gains early then slips, May corn fluctuates around 7.25 and 7.30, oats and cate prices show small moves amid coal strike closures.
The Thewood auxiliary power schooner Admiral Sime wrecked in a Philippine typhoon last week can be salvaged and towed to Manila for repairs. Capt. R C Brennan, surveyor, reported the possibility. The vessel was launched in Seattle on the Samuel Hedges.
The Pacific Steamship Company steamer Admiral Goodrich will enter drydock at Todd's upon arrival Monday. After remodeling to create space for cargo handling machinery, the vessel heads to Vancouver to load 1,250,000 feet of lumber for San Pedro, then returns to operate on the Portland San Francisco route relieving the Curacao in the Admiral line’s Mexican service.
The Shipping Board will sell German ships seized during the war. Dudley W Burchard, Northwest agent for the division of operations, announced the sale on Friday.
Portland market report shows mixed receipts with steers and cows priced per head and per pound. Prime and fair to medium lambs and yearlings noted, with bulls and calves priced, plus per pound figures for cheese and poultry products.
A fragmented vendor list from Public Markets at Westlake Mall shows varied prices on groceries and household goods. Items include Weetlake Special flour 2 dollars, Horbank potatoes 2.76, onions 1.75, walnuts 0.40, and Alaska herring also listed, with other products such as bread, coffee, toilet paper, and prunes mentioned in scattered totals.
Corner stalls 162 to 166 display Gem Nat margarine priced at 3.00 per unit and butter at 60 cents per unit. Finke White Sons features ketchup at 19 cents. Fresh seafood includes salmon, black cod, red snapper, smelt, herring, crabs, and boneless corned beef with various prices.
A jumbled list from a market page shows stalls offering items such as chocolate, pineapple, mincemeat, Jello, dates, pineapple crates, and canned milk. Other entries mention butter, cheese, margarine, fresh eggs, and milk at varying prices per unit or package.
Denver market notes cattle receipts around 1000 head with steady trends and sheep receipts near 1400 with mixed demand. Cows and heifers bring about 12.50, stockers 11.50, calves around 9.50 to 14.60. top cattle around 16.00. Lambs about 14.60, feeders 12.76, ewes 7.00.
Muddled listing shows stalls trading dairy, fruit, and canned goods including Carnation milk, Cape Cod cranberries, seedless raisins, mashed sweet potatoes, Navy salad cream, and mixed fruit items with prices noted. Vendors identified by stall numbers 64 73 1608 reference various items in a market row.
Dec 3 reports from Ban Francico and New York note varying commodity pricing and money markets. The text references pulieta flats, tender rates, call money at six percent, six months at six percent, and London silver rates with demand sterling.
Listings show stalls 54 37 28 68 and others offering salmon 20¢ per pound, emelts, smoked bloaters 2 for 5c, cream of wheat and pineapple, peacock buckwheat flour, pot roast shoulder pork pork chops and various canned goods. Coffee brands Hills MJB Reliance or Maximum priced around $1.25 to $1.45.
A scanned list of ships and docks around Seattle detailing vessels at various piers and yards. Notable entries include Great Northern dock, Katori Maru, Protesilaus, Redondo, Roosevelt, and a long roster of ships from Abitla to Academia and many whaling and lumber vessels.
Clyde R. Pringle, 40, was arrested in the south on a telegraphic warrant from Chicago for issuing worthless checks in large amount. Police allege Pringle presented himself as president of the Pringle Engineer and Supply Co of Webster City Iowa in his operations.
In Amersfoort reports from Dutch circles say the former Kaiser Wilhelm would attempt to flee to Germany if Allies force his removal from Holland to prevent his trial. The sighting reflects ongoing tensions and plans around the looming trial and possible escape routes.
Butte officials request state action to seize and operate Montana coal mines amid fuel famine. City reports no coal on hand and no supply in prospect, with urgent need for fuel administration intervention.
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