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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1922
Page
5
A cent drop in fresh eggs was reported on Western Ave, with all varieties moving slowly. Puget Sound standards price declines followed in the East. Butter remains firm. Fruit and produce movement is slow, cranberries firm over the weekend and may rise. Local egg, poultry, and grain prices listed with mixed shifts.
Grain on the Chicago board of trade closed lower amid weak day marks and a drop in visible supply by 1,760,000 bushels. Reports from Greece and uneven December wheat prices contributed to the downturn, with oats, rye, and other grains showing modest losses and variable openers. Bank clearings and livestock numbers also appear in terse market notes.
Industrials led early trading on the New York market with gains across major names. Budgets of trade news and Sunday order announcements boosted sentiment with stocks such as Baldwin, Studebaker, American Wool, and Corn Products showing fractional advances amid irregular overall turnover.
Richard Holbrook, a University of Washington student, to be examined for the bullet in his left lung with an X-ray at Seattle General Hospital. His condition improved slightly as prosecutors and police continued the shooting investigation. Also notes a Keystone Congregational church Christmas bazaar offering needlework cookies and cakes with a chicken dinner at 6 pm December 7.
Mlle Jeanne Bonar a Russian born stowaway remains at Ellis Island as officials determine disposition of her case. Friends in the United States are pressing to prevent deportation.
Weather Bureau details tidal heights and times for Seattle area ports and ships listed with vessels in port at Seattle Cove Terminal and various terminals. Contains tide readings for Monday and Tuesday with high and low tides and times. Includes vessel names such as President Grant Great Northern and City of Spokanea and many others.
Councilman Phillip Tindall writes to explain that Mayor Brown’s claim of a united vote for Carl Gassman for streets and general superintendent is false. He asserts Carroll and Brown promised not to change their original votes, contradicting the mayor’s public letter to the city council.
Federal agents raided the gun boat Dragon near Stanwood on October 4 under a search warrant for John Doe Foster. Judges consider whether the seizure was legal as defendants Joseph Fredericks known as Joseph Watson and Clarence Chambers await ruling. Judge Jeremiah Neterer took the case under advisement after morning arguments.
A new show titled The Pirate King headlines a vaudeville bill at Palace Hip featuring Constance Binney in Room and Board, a Captain and the Rookie act, a Leonhard and Wright dance revue, and comedic pieces by Alice Hanson and Joe May. Binney plays an Irish noblewoman who marries an American engineer. acts boast songs, dances, and colorful costumes.
The University of Washington presents its first grand opera program on Wednesday night at Paust Hall. Dean Irving M. Glen trains a chorus of 176 students while a 40 piece orchestra accompanies the hour and a quarter concert featuring Gounod Faust. This marks Seattle’s first foray into grand opera in 14 years with no other classic program planned this season.
Meyer Alexander of 2363 24th Ave North is ill and unable to attend school. His Airedale dog Cwotie disappeared after a shop visit at Fourth and University. A search failed. call Capitol 2962 if you see a dog named Cootie with license plate M 2144.
Judge Netererta expected to decide before week end on protests that the boat and goods were held illegally. Foster was not aboard during the raid. Prohibition agents seized 235 cases of whisky and eight cases of gin. Court documents request return of boat and goods to owners amid alleged Megavelare claims.
President Harding sent a special message to Congress detailing a 3.0 billion dollar federal budget for the 1924 fiscal year beginning July 1, with a projected surplus of about 181 million. Expenditures total 3.1808 billion, down nearly 600 million from the current year, and war costs comprise most of the budget. The plan preserves defense and pensions while seeking economies in civil functions and the postal service.
An old advertisement lists 24 furnished apartments in Cowell and nearby 1718 11th Ave. It also notes Du Barry retires from the piano business and urges bold prices for pianos, with a push to sell all pianos as the millinery trade is discussed as a national undertaking.
A readable mix lists residents in various households, marriage licenses, deaths, and legal notices. Names include Harold T. Brewer and Agnor Suen among many Seattle area residents with addresses on 26th and 10th avenues, plus several others in Beattie and Tacoma.
Washington December 4. The House Judiciary Committee voted to ask the House for authority to subpoena witnesses in the impeachment inquiry into Attorney General Daugherty. Representative Keller insisted on the subpoena power before proceeding with his case.
A business sale listing advertises a repair shop on 80 with opportunities for a buyer skilled as a machinist and generalist. Inquiries encouraged at 4030 10th Ave North, with emphasis on relocation to California and local business options.
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