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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1919

Page

11

Republican leaders meet in Washington to pick convention host

National committee members from multiple states converge on Washington with the six month to go GOP convention approaching. Delegates discuss potential nominees and a host city while St Louis and Chicago factions push for Missouri. Notables include Miss G. Hay of New York and Mrs. G. South of Kentucky amid bustling hotel lobbies.

Washington BD. C Ventiona Blican Repblican National Committee St. Louis Chicago Kiel St. Louis Missouri City St. Loui Ters Miss G. Hay New York Mra Am G. South Kentucky

Coal Grand Jury Session Postponed in Indianapolis

Special grand jury called to unite practices of coal mine owners and their employees was postponed today due to the probable end of the coal strike. Judge Anderson postponed the grand jury until tomorrow. Attorneys general and officials plan to meet on arrival to decide whether the grand jury will convene.

Indianapolis Ind Slack Anderson Tomor Stack Palmer

Coal Offer Boost Seen by Mine Workers Chief

Harry Fishwick of the Mineola union says settlement of the coal strike on any basis does not include a substantial over the 14 percent offer. He believes the Fuel Administrator Garfield position could yield a 20 percent increase or more.

Ingfield St. Dec Presa Garfield Mine Workers’ Union Harry Fishwick Mineola Organization Fishwick

Burglary Suspect Shot During Hold Up At Local Grocery

Vandusen, 30, described as a colored footpad, attempted a hold up at Al M. Eckard’s grocery on 14th Ave Friday night and was shot in the abdomen and leg during the confrontation. He was found on a porch on 15th Ave and taken to City Hospital where surgeons treated injuries and reported one bullet lodged and another puncturing the leg.

Vandusen al M. Eckard 14Th Ave Phy City Hospital

Funeral services for Mrs Margret Ziebarth

Metal services for Mrs Margret Ziebarth age 75 who died at home 966 32nd Ave N.W. will be held at Grace Church at 2 o clock. Interment follows at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

Margret Ziebarth 32Nd Ave Saturn Grace Church Mount Pleasant Cemetery

18 Anarchists Indicted in New York Raids

A New York extraordinary grand jury indicted 18 alleged anarchists arrested in recent raids. Names were withheld pending arrest.

New York Dec United Press

Chicago Papers Reduced in Size

Chicago newspapers shrink their editions to save white paper amid emergency. The 19 percent cut exceeds wartime board reductions and will stay in effect during the crisis.

Chicago War Industries Board

Queen of His Heart and Crown Jewels Mystery

Boston Transcript quotes Jack claiming she is the queen of his heart while she asks where the crown jewels are. The brief vignette blends romantic bravado with a hint of a treasure query.

Jack Boston Transcript

Remedy claims quick relief for stomach woes and headaches

The ad promotes a two minute relief for gas sour stomach and burning stomach pains between meals. One heaping teaspoonful in hot water 15 minutes before eating supposedly cures headaches and constipation and biliousness. Sold by druggists with samples at soft drink stores. Jo-to is sold in Seattle by Bartell and Swift druggists.

Seattle Bartell Drug Co Swift & Co

Man testifies nagging wife harmed his health in desertion case

Washington, D.C. December 5. Robert FE. Parker answers his wife's charge of desertion by claiming he was compelled to see her on his donor's orders because her perpetual nagging ruined his health.

Washington, D.C Robert FE. Parker

Poland and Soviet Armistice Concluded for Prisoner Exchange

Copenhagen report states Poland and Soviet Russia agreed to a ten day armistice to permit negotiations on prisoner exchanges between the two governments.

Copenhagen Dec Poland Muswia

Joseph D. Day Dead At 66 In Washington

Joseph D. Day longtime president of Day Lumber Co at Big Lake Washington died Saturday afternoon after a two month illness. He was 66 and survived by his son Frank Day general manager. Funeral services by Rev. W A Major are set for 3 PM Tuesday at Honney Watson chapel.

Joseph D. Day Big Lake Wash Minor Hospital Day Frank ¥. Day Day Lumber Company W. A. Major Honney- Watson Chapel

Doctor Faces Hopeless Case as Wife Urges Hope

Fragmentary dialogue from a hospital scene shows a doctor telling a wife her husband is beyond help and a bedbound man asserting he has not died yet. The wife urges patience and the other voice repeats urging restraint.

Wife

German foreign minister to speak on protocol progress

Berlin dispatch reports Herman Müller, minister of foreign affairs, will address the national assembly Tuesday regarding progress toward signing the protocol. The briefing was understood to reflect ongoing negotiations and the status of the diplomatic talks.

Berlin United Press Herman Muctler National Assembly

Local Public Market Ad Displays Varied Groceries

A fragmented OCR listing items at a public market includes sweet potatoes, blackberries, Florida fruit, nuts, Mrs coffee, butter, peanut butter, kraut, Libby mincemeat, honey, preserves, hams, bacon, salmon, oysters, eggs, milk, lard, sardines, tomatoes, coffee, oil, soap, and assorted canned goods with prices and stall references.

Florida Freeh Ranch Eyes Carnation Molly Mear

Grocery Crude List Shows Various Goods and Prices

An OCR fragment lists items such as cooking apples, pancake flour, corn, beans, soap, and pot roast with scattered prices and quantities. The text appears as a disrupted grocery or market ledger with multiple misspellings and broken numbers. It mentions Stall 475 and the note 400 TM among unclear entries.

Berear Atati Elurter Ralina

Local Market Prices Paid for Wholesale Vegetables and Fruits

Wholesale buyers paid for cabbage cucumbers lettuce tomatoes and other produce at city markets. Prices listed include per crate per bunch per box and per ton with varied yields and regional origins such as Yakima California and Washington state names noted throughout.

Loral Rutebagne- Yakima Sack

ECG Markets Open Strong

The local egg market opened the week strong with no change in quotations. Creamery houses report cleanup on storage and expect second grades to clear. winter laying remains high and prices generally stable despite nationwide scarcity guiding shipments. Butter remains scarce with prices steady. Produce markets show little change from last week as spades and apples dominate dealer offerings.

Ube

Status of New York Stock Exchange Opens With Mixed Moves

The market opened with several leaders higher than Saturday while others slipped. United States Steel rose to 104% and General Motors to 142, while Pan American fell to 10% and American Sugar held at 140. Nemington Typewriter traded above 13 and various stocks showed notable activity as traders reacted to the lack of Supreme Court decisions.

New York Dor Toda Omer United Biates General Motors United Pan-American Baldwin Mudebaker Marine Supreme Court United States United Sretes Hubber Crocihle

Chicago Market Report Hoop Receipts and Cattle Prices

Chicago market report shows hoop receipts at 59 000 head with prices mixed lower across categories. Cattle receipts total 24 000 with higher market indicated for some grades and prices noted for Lutcher steers and cows, while sheep receipts reach 23 000 with varied values for lambs and ewes.

Chicago Dee Wales

Grain futures edge higher on CBOT amid strike talks

Chicago grains rise as coal strike ends and exporters buy large quantities. December corn opens at 1.40, climbs to 1.50s, May futures around 1.55. Pork prices steady near 22.90, hog receipts high. May corn near 1.80s after late gains.

Cincago Dea Chicago Board of Trade Clowe Maycate Ces UNOS

Portland Market Report shows mixed cattle and sheep activity

Port land market reports 1 971 cattle receipts steady good to choice cows and calves 2 176 head slower demand prime and medium beef prices listed 11 60 to 16 75 per head. Sheep receipts 1 484 head steady with prime mutton and yearlings priced 9 50 to 12 60. Eggs and cheese quoted per dozen and per pound.

Portland Nene

Denver Market Report Highlights Cattle and Sheep Prices

Denver market reports 9,600 cattle and 15,000 sheep receipts with cattle 25 cents lower. Beers and calves show prices near 9.50 to 12.25 while hog and feeder figures vary. Sheep markets are steady with lambs selling around 12.60 to 14.75 and ewes from 7.25 to 8.60.

Denver

Bank Clearings and Balances by City in Seattle Spokane and Tacoma

Bank clearings and balances are reported for Seattle Spokane and Tacoma. Figures show Seattle 6 202 783 57 in clearings and 1 624 134 49 balances Spokane 25984 341 00 clearings and 1 384 803 00 balances Tacoma 618 628 00 clearings and 195 382 56 balances total clearings 7 009 768 00 and total balances 1 969 919 00.

Ewes Spokane Tacoma

Lumbermen Cite Car Shortage Across West Coast

The West Coast Lumbermen's Association reports a worsening car shortage hindering lumber transport across four states. The issued statement says the shortage grows despite laws, hampering shipments and operations.

West Coast Lumbermen’s Association

Sugar Board Upheld Continuance Urged by Club

The King County Democratic club urged Washington congressmen to extend the sugar equalization board continuance after a Saturday meeting. The board is set to be dissolved December at.

Washington King County Democratic Club

Foreign Exchange Opens in New York on New Lows

In New York trading, franc checks opened around 10.820 and slid to a new low, Italian exchange fell to 12.820 and 12.80¢, sterling opened at $2.8575 and dropped to $2.8425, frame checks 11.070, lire checks 12946, and marks declined to 0.0264¢.

New York Foreign Exchange

Market Status Frisco Prices for Dairy and Cheese

Frisco market update lists butter and cheese items with prices. Rutter extras 7 percent per pound, Kgege extras 74 cents per dozen, extra pulleta 7 cents per dozen, undersized pulleta 73 1/2 cents per dozen. California flat cheese fancy 14 cents per pound, fireta 20 cents per pound.

Ban Francisco California

VESSEL MOVEMENTS Sighted at the Cape and Ports

Maritime notices list ships passing, arriving, and sailing from Cape Sable to Seattle, with observers noting weather, wind, and vessel names such as A. F. Lucas, Str Saginaw, Admiral Godd’rich, Queen City, Joan of Arc, Admiral Schley, and many tankers and freighters. Multiple ports including Port Angeles, Ban Francisco, Tacoma, and Seattle are referenced, with dates in early December.

U. & Weather Bureau Tatoorbil Island Dee Tr el Lobo A. F. Lucas Port Angeles Saginaw Seattle Admiral Goddrich Callao San Francisco Ste Queena City OcDean Falls B. C Birth Thrasher Richard Holyoke Joan of Arc Vancouver Rh. C Admiral Sehley San Diego Francisco Yosemite Northwestern Tacoma Prince George Prince Rupert Pedro Phyllis Gentle Bellingham Power Kanakanak Alaska Etr Anacortes Frank MH. Buck Everett Queen Beattie Smith Cove Anchorage Bktn Thrasher Sthith Cove Icontum Great Northern Suna Maru Fulton Bell St Challambra Cethana Queen City Jefferson Santa Ana Bergen Pacific Coast Umatilla No Admiral Goodrich Skinner & Eddy Yards Victoria Nile Robin Hood Jadden Cross Keys Surveyor Stacy St Burnside A. T. Dix Hanford St Glyndon Manham Duthie Yards West Hesseltine Todd Drydock West Henshaw Pisher Egremont Ames Yards Loosevelt West Jona Heffernan Drydock H. B. Lovejoy Union Pacific Dock Stanley Beattie Flour Mille Gaffney Lake Union Ialls Snoqualmie Broxton Leota Endymion Fort Jackson Addison Boughton Boweamont Bourneville Allenhurst Abilia Adria Capraria Eleatra Delwin Abydos Arcademia Academia Peruta Black Wolf Kirkland Bastine Blanford Agron Anthon Fort Harrison Fort Stanwix Imufka Kiten Loots Dione Cagacan Costan Cineyras Cardia Eliesa Ichra Ascaleca Henry Wilson Salvator Alice Wawona Bge Corus Bk Oriental San Wan Tanginak Kodiak Tr Patterson

Stockyard Prices and Livestock Terms in 1936

The fragment lists stockyard quotations and animal types with prices such as cows calves and meat categories. Mentions include stockyard stalls and common beef terms, reflecting a marketplace snapshot with various price points.

Glyndon Sold To Atlantic Interests From Matson Line

The 2,800 ton steel steamship Glyndon has been sold by Matson Line to Atlantic coast interests. W Burchard Pacific coast agent for the Shipping Board division announced the transfer. The Glyndon served the triangular route Seattle San Francisco Honolulu and will move to its new owners. Absent a replacement vessel Hawaiian freight to the islands may suffer a serious shortage.

Glyndon Atlantic Coast Interests Ly W. Burchard Shipping Board Gyyndon Mataon Line Seattle Francisco Honolulu

Barkentine Thrasher Rescued Off Cape Plattery

The barkentine Thrasher, eighteen days overdue from San Francisco and thought lost, was picked up off Cape Plattery by the tug Richard Holyoke and towed into Elliott Bay. Adverse winds and a damaged bottom caused the trouble. the crew reported depleted food supplies. She will be drydocked and fitted with diesel engines for northern trade by Hibbard Stewart Company.

Elliott Bay Sanrancisco Cape Plattery Richard Holyoke Cape Hibbard. Stewart Company

Fuji Cider Stand Draws Large Saturday Night Line

Patrons lined up at K Fuji's cider stand on 622 King Street amid Saturday night crowds. Police dry squad officers later sampled the cider and Fuji was arrested and placed on $100 bond Sunday. Monday morning sees continued demand as customers seek entry.

K. Fuji King Et Fuji

Tug Captain Injured As Scow Upsets In Lake Washington

A loaded gravel scow upturned in Lake Washington on Sunday morning lifting debris and injuring tug Captain J A Epler. The tug Audrey, owned by Andersson Tug Co, righted itself while three crew narrowly avoided injury. The accident occurred near Steilacoom with reports of debris and scattered fragments.

Lake Washington Audrey J. A. Epler Steilacoom The Andersson Tug Company

Ruby the schooner swept off course to San Francisco

The power schooner Ruby, whose safety had been in doubt, was driven off its course by a Pacific gale and brought into San Francisco. Reports say the vessel sailed from Bristol Bay, Alaska, on October 30, bound for Seattle.

Ruby San Francisco Bristol Bay Alaska Seattle

Steamer Protestians Unloaded at Bell Street Terminal

The steamer Protestians of the Blue фам nel line was unloaded at Bell Street terminal in 42 hours. The nang finished Saturday and shifted to Vancouver Sunday, with plans to return later in the week.

Blue Famnel Line Bell St Vancouver

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