Southeast cotton hold fast in price drive across the region
Atlanta reporter notes Alabama Georgia and Carolinas unite to curb cotton output by one third next year. Plans backed by the American Cotton Association aim to lift prices while farmers reduce acreage and pivot toward food crops and debt relief for tenant growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Lem B. Jackson
Market Bureau
Georgia Department of Agriculture
United States
Jackson
Southeastern
Mobiile
Montgomery
Alabama
Georgia
North
South Carolina
Themerican Cotton Association
Loutiana
Aisa
Untapped Oil Region in South America Comes Into Focus
Washington reports a vast undeveloped oil region spanning from southern Argentina to northern Peru. Dr. W L Schurz, U S commercial attaché, says several geologists from the United States and Great Britain are testing surface indications of a potential world scale field. Insiders note oil seepage across the area and heightened activity by American and British companies, with many parties in Bolivia and Argentina’s Mesopot to Bolivia and Menquén districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
South America
W.L. Schurz
United States
Schurz
Great Britain
Argentina
Peru
Short Maid
Shurz
Shurz Sid
Bolivia
Menquen
Former Building Man Here Dies in Wreck
H. IL. Lamoureux longtime Seattle building contractor was killed in an auto wreck in San Diego on Tuesday according to advices received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wreck H. IL
Ship News Tides in Seattle
On Thursday tides in Seattle report a high tide at 9:14 am reaching 118 feet and a second high at 5:18 pm reaching 108 feet. First low tide occurs at 6:00 am, with a second low tide at 4:16 pm reaching 6.8 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Severe storm warning issued for Vancouver Island region
A severe storm centers over Vancouver Island and moves southeast rapidly. Forecast calls for strong to gale force southeasterly winds from San Francisco to Cape Piatt, with warnings ordered to display at 7 am Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver Island
San Francisco
Cape Piattery
Coming of Big Storm Warnings Sweep Coast
San Francisco dec 9 the morning showed storm colored skies in the southeast and the weather bureau predicted rain with a moderate to strong southeast gale tonight and Friday ships at sea have been warned by the marine department of the chamber of commerce to tighten anchors in port as the southeast storm approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
United States Weather Bureau
Marine Department of the Chamber of Commerce
New Ship Added to Boston-Pacific Run
The steel steamer Yarla joins the coast wise service between Boston and Pacific coast ports operated by the North Atlantic and Western Steamship Company, announced by the Pacific Steamship Company and local agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston-Pacific Run
Boston
Pacific Coast
North Atlantic and Western Steamship Company
Pacific Steamship Company
Ageota
To Load Substitute for Pirrie Cargo Lumber
Tacoma millmen declare Thursday that substitute lumber for the Pirrie cargo will be shipped from Tacoma aboard the Medon. The Medon is operated by the General Steamship company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Pirrie
Tacoma
Medon
General Steamship Company
Gardner Promoted to General Purchasing Agent
A. R. Gardner, previously purchasing agent, is promoted to general purchasing agent of the Admiral Steamship Line. Ferry Otteson, port steward, is elevated to general commissary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. KR. Gardner
Admiral Steamship Line
Ferry Otteson
Cargo Carriers Quit Hurt Seattle Trade
Several cargo carriers have been withdrawn from the Seattle to Fur Boat and Seattle-South American routes due to the depression in Pacific coast shipping. Shipping board officials report 21 day schedules will be maintained by the Pacific Steamship Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Shipping Board
Pacific Steamship Ca
Assure Reward for Indian Life Savers
Indians of the Northwestern Washington coast are to be rewarded for helping shipwrecked mariners. A fund will be raised by subscription under the Puget Sound Maritime circle. The campaign began Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Coast
Puget Sound Maritime
Anchorage Merchant Dies at Sea Aboard Alameda
Charis Br. Hobbs, 5 percent, an Anchorage merchant formerly of Seattle, died at sea aboard the steamship Alameda Tuesday while en route to spend Christmas with his wife and family. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charis Br. Hobbs
Anchorage
Seattle
Alameda
West Jessup to Continue Oriental Run Amid Funding Change
Weet Jeanup, owned by the U S shipping board, will begin loading cargo for Yokohama, Hongkong and Manila mid month. Plans to withdraw from the Oriental service have been changed. Weather bulletin notes Palling barometer, rain, wind southeast at 14 mph. Reports also record vessel activity at Clallam Bay and nearby pinnacles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weet Jeanup
U. S. Shipping Board
Yokohama
Hongkong
Manila
Oriental Service
Tatoosh Island
Palling
Clallam Bay
Dee
Samar
Achr
Wm. Dosovaa
Maritime Movements Report Arrives December Traffic Update
Shipping items note arrivals and departures dated December with vessels including Hattie Leckenbech from New York via San Francisco and Riverett at 7 46 m. Alameda from South Western via Southeastern Alaska at 11 pm. Admiral Rodman from Ocean Palk at p m. Wakena from British Columbia ports at 11 pm. Admiral Dewey sails for San Diego at noon. Victoria for Comes B C at 10 m. Alameda for Tacoma at 9 40 am. Lyman Stewart for Oleum at 4 20 am. Admiral Retmen for Tacoma at 4 45 pm. Windber for Tacoma at 4 30 pm. Lillico tug No 20 for Southeastern Alaska at 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Leckenbech
New York
San Francisco
Riverett
Alameda
Western
Alaska
Admiral Rodman
Ocean Palk
B. C
Wakena
British Columbia
Admiral Dewey
San Diego
San Pedro
Victoria
Comes
B.C
Ate
Tacoma
Ste Lyman Stewart
Admiral Retmen
Windber
Northwestern and Admiral Watson Sailings listed for December
Alaskan vessels include Ketchikan to Haiti on December 8 with Northwestern northbound at 10 a m. Petersburg to Str Admiral Watson departs December 4 and 8, southbound at 8 59 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ketchikan
Northwestern
M. Petersburg
Vessels in Other Ports December Arrivals and Movements
Ships and routes list港口船只在十二月的到港与出发记录。 Tilisondari from Seattle arrived December 6 via porte. President from Seattle via Han Francisco. Griffdu for Seattle and Puget Sound. Cordova for Beattie. Hakerafield for Beattie via Portland. Admiral Rodman from Ocean Falls. Admiral Rodman arrived Tacoma December 9 from Ocean Falls. Sudbury fire in No 2 hold water damage. Jefferson at Entrance Taland northbound. Alameda southbound via Seymour Narrows. Wheatland Mont bound for Seattle distance 1 089 miles from Beat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hongkong
Tilisondari
Seattle
Porte
Han Pedro
President
Han Francisco
Griffdu
Puget Sound
Cordova
Beattie
Hakerafield
Portland
Ocean Falls
B. C
Str
Admiral Rodman
Tacoma
Jefferson
Weakness in New York trading pulls oil stocks lower
The New York stock exchange opened irregular with oil shares leading declines as Mexican Petroleum fell to 165 and 163% intraday, off about 26 points from the week's high. Texas Company and Sinclair weakened while rails showed strength, and readings hovered near lower levels despite midday steadiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dean
New York Stock Exchange
Oiliseace
Mexican Petroleum
Texas Company
Sinclair
Best Common
Norfolk & Western
Pierce Arrow
Central Leather
Crucible
Willys-Overland
United States Rubber
Pan-American
Ly Baldwin
Studebaker
Baldwin
Marine
Atlantic Gulf
Spinach glut, prices fall at local market
Spinach from California and Walla Walla competes with leaf greens pushing local market prices down. Quotes range from 1.26 to 1.76 a cane locally, with Los Angeles spinach in larger boxes at 2.60. Potatoes moving up slightly. rail car shortages eased allowing steadier deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Walla Walla
Los Angeles Epinach
Yakima
Grain futures droop as Chicago Board of Trade shows declines
Chicago grain futures slide with December wheat near 1.70 and corn and oats weakening after an initial opening strength from short covering and export demand. Live stock in Chicago runs lower with cattle and sheep prices mixed and receipts listed for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Board of Trade
Shorts
Chicago
Polk of Wales
Lamba
Owen Si
New York Coffee and Sugar Market Fragment
A fragmented OCR note from New York lists coffee and sugar terms with stray figures. readable items include a mention of Santos and percentages, but overall content is unclear and partially garbled. The fragment lacks coherent event or outcome details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y
New York
Den
Santos
Foreign exchange opens steady with mixed early moves
The market shows a steady start with the pound around 24.24 and French, Italian, and Canadian currencies fluctuating. Sterling remains near parity as franc and lire drift, with minor shifts noted in early trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Dec
France
Portland Market Report and Port Track Listings
Market steady with receipts across cattle sheep and hogs. cattle led by prime steers and mixed cows, calves, and feeders reported with prices. Ocean and coastal vessel movements include Admiral Bobley and Admiral Geedrich. multiple ships and terminals listed with port operations and dredging activity.
Constantine Receives Plebiscite Message From Greece
In Lucerne on December 9 King Constantine received a brief election result message from Premier George Khallis. The note stated the plebiscite proves Greek attachment to the king as an emblem of national unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucerne
Greece
Constantine
George Khallis
The Groom Clarifies Daughter’s Household Role
A dialogue reveals the daughter has accepted management and control of a private household. The Groom corrects misconceptions about her going out in service, while The Butler asserts otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butlher
West Seattle Mill to Close December 18
West Seattle lumber mill will shut down indefinitely on December 18, announced by W R B Nettleton president of Nettleton Lumber Co. The shutdown cites high log prices and manufacturing cuts, leaving about 250 workers without jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Seattle
West Seattle Lumber Mille
W. R B. Nettleton
Nettleton Lumber Co
Wages Cut for 300000 New England Textile Workers
In Boston on December 9 a wage reduction of 22 percent will affect about 200 908 textile operatives across New England after a meeting of principal manufacturers. The move aims to cut wages soon across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
New England
Tacoma School Bond Issue Meets Defeat
The proposed 2.45 million dollar school bond for intermediate schools was defeated by a small margin. Businessmen candidates J. Kemp and W. C. Wheeler Jr. were elected to the school board, with Steve Cray named mayor of Puyallup and Fred Hinkleman mayor of Buckley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Den
J. & Kemp
W. C. Wheeler, Jr
Steve Cray
Puyallup
Fred Hinkleman
Buckley
Public Markets Sanitary Goods and Staples Notice
A crowded sale listing from a public market shows stalls with yellow corn meal Tet and Me beans cane sugar Royal tak ing powder and various groceries. The notes mention butter milk honey peanut butter pancake flour and soap alongside fresh milk and jam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Armour'sa
Mtalle
Trust Co to Alter Haller Building
Trust Co to Alter Haller Building. Building permit filed by Seattle Title Trust to alter the Columbia at level of the Haller building. Trust company to vacate Boaston block quarters and move to Second ave frontage permanent home as Bank of California lease expires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia At
Haller Building
Seattle Title Trust Company
Boaston Block
Steendave
Bank of California
Second Ave
Trust Company
San Francisco Produce Market Prices Report
San Francisco market notes list produce prices with varying figures for firsts and specials. The report mentions items like Pere-Tixtras with prices around 820 per dozen, 690 per dozen for extra fine lines, and other cents-per-pound quotes including 47% and 80 percent values, reflecting fluctuating quality categories.
BIRTHS LIST Merges Names With New Local Residents
A dense Vital Statistics births page lists numerous new arrivals with names and addresses across Seattle area ZIP blocks. Entries include boy and girl births at households on Kenyon, Broadway North, 49th, 44th, and nearby streets, naming parents, residences, and a mix of personal details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanno
Gaichire
10Th Ave
Ber Callahan
Firet Ave
Boy
Roper
Tichard
N. Woth
Etrt Meyer
J. M
16Th Ave
Emmett
Kenyon Et
Mice Clifford
Kenyon
Wink
Henchan
A. M
Broadway N
Turses
J. TL
22Nd Ave
Cambridge
Brainerd
M. A
Loop
Duncan
Macgher
Tooth
Astern
Girth Heater
Ava
Nfurna
Kimataro
Y. Jackson
W. W. Waldorf Apts
Keyes
Claude Bi
Irk Cowling
M. A. Portland
Mauvog
M. l
N. 44Th
Anderson
Leonard
W. Glover
George TI
Phinney
Ulich
Georges
Heanmurson
Venee
Weer Dolman
Charles
Everett
A. J
Patm
Cannon
James W
14Th
Prakke
Tith
Kritten
Dennis
Sigh
McCartin
Woodlawn
Bey
Power
Br. M. V
Kirkwood
Beveland
Adie
Lakeview Biva
Inatme
St. Girt
Cutler
Ava & Woirl John
Orchard
Gtr
Montgomery
G. W
Fremont Ny
Sarasa
Charlies
Thackeray
Yarul
Massia
Main
Malcene
Navens
Washington
Ni Matsumoto
Peegeteht
Eighth Ave
Toyoshima
Tokthet
Kent
Prannigan
Thistle
David
Senith
W. Manning Shin
Wee Wart Merbert
Angeliner Morrison
Greenwood
Dana
Morria
V. Bays
Iran
Shinstra
Wilveawe
Warscka
Maynard Ave
Inouye Teuyoaht
Ganon
Fifth Sea
Takatch
Broadway
Nagakow Shinsa
Washington St
Biton
Baise
17Th Ave
Mionmete
Sakube
Air mm
Mathew
Jevick, Sonn
17Th & W
Hylan
Barber
Tere Cornelius
Bere Tate
Merrick
Thomas
Keinevom
Patrice
Mentor
Tra EK
Green Lake Way
Cord Marry
Shingle Men Debate Rates At Red Cedar Congress
Delegates at the fourth annual Red Cedar hinge congress met at the New Washington hotel to urge tariff parity with Canada and discuss shingle sizing and installation guidance. Tate Grade shingle men held a banquet at the Butler while the West Coast Lumbermen’s association met at the same venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
New Washington
Canada
Butler
Financial men start session to form $100 million foreign trade body
Leaders from 40 states in Chicago gather to establish a $100,000,000 corporation under Edge Act rules. John B Drum of the American Banker Association promises a nationally cooperative entity to support foreign trade, agriculture, industry, and finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
American Banker Essociation
America
John 8. Drum
San Francisco
American Banker#? association
Mid Drum
United Press
Manufacturing Greatest Need in Seattle Says Experts
R. B. Erskine told the Seattle Real Estate Association that establishing manufacturing firms is the greatest need of Seattle at the present time. C. T. Conover and Christy Thomas of the Chamber of Commerce publicity bureau outlined the chamber's nationally advertising efforts for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
R. B. Erskine
Seattle Teal Estate Association
C. T. Conover
Christy Thomas
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Divorces and Deaths in Seattle Area Obscure List
A mishmash of names and ages appears, listing divorces in which Lida Powell leaves James McNal and Annie M. leaves John W, among others. Separate line items show deaths and residents from Seattle and nearby areas with ages from mid twenties to seventies and addresses on Sixth Avenue N E Denny Way and various streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rane
Mary L
Sixth Ave
N. E
Olson
Lloyd Fy
Daya
Gordon
Mins Hilda
Alpha St
Callahan
Philip Dana
Dayn
Piret Ave
N. Ruttoer
Rowe Marie
Soap Lake
Swenson
Helen L
Themesee
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ET. Leach
Gardner
Admiral Line
West Jessup
Oriental Run
Sudbury
N.Y
DANNY
Cocsecas
Whelmale
Adelante
Arececcnes
Cocoumut
BOWES
Wholevale
Bartley
GHGOP
Pilg Fuld Woneunte
N. Y. Stock Exchange Cwemendar’s
Ema
Gieuing & Ons
Second Avenue
Meek - Niew Lew Cee
Atehiaon Ee
Os Amer
Poger
Amer International
Amer
Sumatra
Tel & Tel
Apoconee Wenn
Cnnne
Pallimere
Paldwie Locomotiva
Central Leether
Cc M & Arines
Oyrk General Motors
Heplegie
Republic Bicceee
Hex & Ieland
Scacne
Ainclair
Southern Parific
Tet
Sowtherm Railway
Rm Stromberg
Mitopal
Tesae Company
Tease Pacific
Ine Union Peetsie
Utah Copper
Wade
Enc
Ccc
Crete
Cnee
Whelessie Eem
Tomer Mennee
Virginia Keretens
Articheheos
Garton
Mbeta
Cheere
Peper
Denver
Amena
J. A. Moffett
Richmond
Admiral Bobley
Feat
Geedrich
Martland
Honolulu
Heattle
Smith Cove
Eastern Leader
Maquan
Westward Ho Ae
Kashime
Pacific Coast Coal Bankers
Bwiftcure
Etr
Yormite
Heather
Pacific Coast Engineering Works
Nile
Loontum
Connecticnist
Tr Steel Ranger
Skagway
Ketehikan
Mpokene
Mattle Lake
Bach
Kat Waterway
Gte
Los Angeles
South Hope Et
Dew
Hiangen
Ovcar
MacMurphy
Mene
Legal Gupten
John W. Ellensburg
Arrie
Eilensworg
Legal Royd
James F. Seattie
Hawley
Lois M. Boatue
Coenee
Wilson
William C
Sultan
Bargett
Laila
Monroe
Shadd
Jens A. Seattie
G. Beattic
Dudbrook
George Tecoma
Hammond
Ednar
Meneeche
Mehaed
Mannon
Matilda
Seazes
Frank GC
Miller
Jownie BK
Langland
Ernest H
de Wilde
Alice H
Rothell
Don FE. Chamberlain
Rere — Togovoy
George
Bogeima
Epokane
Hartshorn
Lida Powell
James
Port Rite
Lamping
George B. Lamping
Lippy
Queen Mary of England
Pert Miller
Pyram
Ivory
Gus Cohn
Third Avenue
Strea
Arate Oma
Port Angeles - Strait
San Juan Island
Poin
Bellingham - Anacorse
Port Townsend
Conant
Neah Bay & Way
F. M. Tueeday
Mother
Big Sister
Buster Brown
Santa Claus
Santa
Jou
Buster Brown Shoe Stores
Third Ave
Pike and
Union
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