Drive to back up America's sea trade outlined by bankers
Plans unveiled in Chicago aim to form a $100 million corporation to boost foreign trade. Led by John S. Drum and supported by major bankers and business figures, the plan envisions leveraging Edge Act provisions to back $1.1 billion in financing, with participation across 40 states and key executives from firms including Backus Adding Machine, Goethals, Warburg, and McVeagh.
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Don EK. Chamberlain
Ighicago
America
John S. Drum
San
Americaners’ Association
Washington Convent
South Amer
South Africa
Australia
East
United
United States
Ish Backus
Detroit
Julius H. Barnes
York
John E. Barber
Los
KF. N
Briggs
Denver
Cavanaugh
Des Moines
Cookingham
Portland
Ore
L R. Frazier
Seattle
Gen. Geo
Goethals
New York
Herbert
J. R. Howard
Clinton
M. Warburg
E. Wilson
Chicago
McVeagh
Shingle Unit Price Change Adopted by West Coast Lumbermen
Makers of West Coast Lumbermen's Association meet at the New Wash Hotel to set new shingle unit price quotations based on a square of shingles. Five bundles totaling 1,000 shingles will be used when requested. The square covers the same dimensions as the patent roofing square.
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West Coast Lumbermen
Asao
New Wash Hotel
New President of N P Takes Office
Charles Donnelly has assumed his duties as the new president of the Northern Pacific Railway and will maintain quarters at St. Paul. The information reaches Thursday.
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Charles Donnelly
T of the Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Vital Statistics Births And Marriages In Seattle Area
Births and legal notices list new births including Her W D Seattle boy and Poll H L Seattle girl at multiple addresses. Also reported are births to Rhie R P and Bremerton residents among others. Legal unions and marriages show several couples, with ages and locales in Seattle and surrounding areas. Divorces granted include Nolan Virginia A and Walter Joseph, Florence and Charles Lee, Lizzie and Sheridan.
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Nolan
Virginia A
Walter Joseph
Ale
Florence
Charles Lee
Tinson
Lizzie
Sheridan
Mildred Ki
Ship News Tides in Seattle
Tide timetable for Seattle reports first high tide at 6:48 am and 2:44 pm, first low tide at 11:04 am, second high tide at 2:44 pm is misread as 108 ft, second low tide at 10:58 pm.
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Seattle
Priday Pre
Taft
Mt Wiest
Storm Warnings Shift to Southwesterly Across Pacific Northwest
Storm warnings updated to southwest direction as the storm center moves over British Columbia. Fresh to strong southwest gales expected today and tonight, with warnings displayed at all Washington and Oregon points.
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British Columbia
Washington
Oregon
Pirrie Wreck Probe on Sound Likely This Week
Investigation into the Pirrie wreck off the Washington coast with 22 lives lost is expected to be held on Puget Sound. U S inspectors of hulls and boilers may assign responsibility as to what caused the November 26 disaster amid conjectures among sailors.
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Hind
W. J. Pirrie
Washington
U. S
Puget Sound
Resigning Fleet Managing Agent Cites Health Silence
Dudley W. Burchard, long time managing agent for the Emergency Meet Corporation, resigns effective December 31. He is a noted Northwest shipping figure and gives no reasons beyond health and no vacation in three years. No successor named.
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Tll
Dudley W. Burchard
Emergency Meet Corporation
Burchard
Northwest
Fine Service to Orient Is Assured
Seattle will have the fastest and most complete passenger and freight service to the Far East as Nippon Yusen Kaisha adds two large freight steamers to its fleet and the fast passenger steamer Pinisterre, formerly a Hamburg American liner, is included in the lineup.
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Seattle
Nippon Yusen Kaisha Line
Pinisterre
Fur Trading Ship Alaska to Enter Repairs This Weekend
The Siberian fur trade schooner Alaska is being towed by tug Lillico No. 20 and is expected to arrive Saturday for overhaul. After repairs the Alaska will resume the Siberian fur trade missions next year.
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Alaska
Kashima Maru Sails With 5000 Tons Freight
The Nippon Yusen Kaisha liner Kashima Maru sailed for the Orient from the Great Northern dock carrying about 5000 tons of freight and a medium passenger list. Weather observations from Tatoosh Island note wind south at 44 miles per hour and other coastal readings.
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Nippon Yusen Kaisha
Orient
Great Northern Dock
Weather Bureau
Tatoosh Island
Walling Baratmeter
Moendy
Tne
Admiral Goodrich
Atr
Angeles
Arrivals and Departures Log December 16 Morning and Evening
Arrivals include the Stag from Port Priced Columbia at a.m. and the City of Beattie from Southeastern Alaska at 11 40 p m via San Pedro and San Francisco with Victoria, B C. Sailed include Kashima Maru to Manila via Hongkong and Shanghai and Yokohama and Hattie Lackenbach to New York via San Francisco and San Pedro. Also Belbeck to London via San Pedro and Davenport to San Francisco via Puget Sound and 3 50 p m.
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Columbia
Beattie
Alaska
Theverner
San Pedro
Vin San Francho
Victoria
B. C
Kashima Maru
Manila
Hongkong
Sanghai
Kobe
Yokohama
Hattie Lackenbach
New York
San Francisco
Mnetr
Belbeck
London
San Pedro Sha Porta
Davenport
Piverett
Ete Steel Ranger
Moston
Tacoma
Bellingham
Shipping Movements Reach West Coast Ports
The log records December arrivals and sailings including the Str Gra tor from Beattie via San Francisco and Haibon to Honolulu Sailed for Seattle and Puget Sound. December 9 arrival of the Btr Keibeck from Beattie and the str Ala Meda from Beattie at noon.
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London
Grator
Beattie
San Francisco
Haibon
Honolulu
Hollywood
Seattle
Puget
Porta
Han
Francisco
Mtr
Admiral Boane
Astoria
Muoerdyk
Tacoma
Motorserie Wakene
Huntied Columbian
Keibeck
Ala- Meda
Maritime Traffic and Vessel Listings From Port City
A dense log of ships, routes, and duties shows vessels and destinations including City of Seattle, Victoria, Kobe, Comox, Beattie, and San Pedro. Entries note sailings from Seattle, Cape Spencer, Seymour Narrows, and Port locations with mile markers and times, plus terminal and yard names such as Pier 14 and Westward Ho.
Fractional Drops Mark Opening of New York Market
New York stock trading opened with fractional declines as United States Steel slipped to 80 and Mexican Petroleum fell 4 percent. Prices rallied later in the afternoon with United States Steel rising from 79 to 86 and several others posting gains amid renewed demand for small blocks.
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New York
United States Steel
United Retail Storer
Mexican Petroleum
Chandler
Gi Crucible
Yi Reading
Studebaker
Republic Steel
American Smelter
Baldwin
Moethlehem “Ry
General Motors
Southern Pacific
Sineair
Canadian Pacific
Caldwin Locomotive
Gp Ui
Bethlehem “Hy
Sharp Declines in Grain Prices on Chicago Board of Trade
A rush of selling orders triggered sharp declines across grain futures on the Chicago Board of Trade. December wheat led losses, with substantial selling and little buying support as reporters filled orders. Cash wheat quotes ranged No 2 red 1.96 and No 3 red 1.70 amid broad price weakness in corn and oats.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Litttle
Sugar and coffee prices in New York market
New York markets report sugar wholesale ranges with granulated sugar at about 14 cents per pound and coffee prices listing No. 4 Santos and other varieties at specific per pound rates. The note reflects a dated market wire item with typical commodity pricing.
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N. Y
New York
Market News Foreign Exchange Opened Irregular in New York
The foreign exchange market in New York opened irregular with sterling down 1 centime to 68.40 and Canadian dollar at 56.496. Other rates showed minor moves as markets closed strong on some currencies with small gains for the franc and Danish krone.
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Foreign Exchange
New York
Dee
Tire
France
Tire Cables Rite
Goeilare
Danieh Kromen
Portland Market Report Includes Cattle Sheep and Cheese Prices
Portland market status shows Catte receipts at 71 head with steady trends and Hoge Peeripta at 177 head down 256 cents. Prime mixed ranges 11.60 to 11.75 per unit, cheese triplets 39 per thousand, sheep receipts 34 head slow to steady.
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Portland
Public Markets Sanitary Stall Listings and Prices
A fragmented listing from a public market shows stalls with various goods and prices including corn meal beans sugar coffee butter peanut butter honey and canned goods. Prices range from 10 to 69 cents and items include bacon beef sirloin steak milk cheese and staples.
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Pike Place
Northwest Clearinghouse Totals Report Incomplete
The document lists city clearinghouse totals for Seattle Spokane Tacoma and Portland with amounts for clearings and balances. Figures show Seattle at 5.224 million in clearings and 1.295 million in balances, Spokane at 1.775 million clearings and 0.793 million balances, Tacoma at 0.651 million clearings and 0.090 million balances, Portland at 4.922 million clearings and 1.166 million balances.
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Seattle
Spokane
Tacoma
Portland
Portland Clearinggy
Joy Turns To News On Food Prices And Market Talk
The article notes a fall in peanut prices with Japanese peanuts at 7 cents a pound and Virginia peanuts around 12 cents, down from wartime highs. It also references local cauliflower near season end, cucumber supplies rising from Tullets, and a stagnant dairy market. Prices for nuts, dairy, eggs, meats, hay, grain, and feed are listed with wholesale and city quotes across several commodities.
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Virginia
Seattle
California
Walla Walla
Heagh
Seine Cay
Agis
Tient Booth Cece
Tambo Cvicce
Bowes
LQMCR
Csvocessnes
Peredoees
Unfilled tonnage report filed for United States fleet
New York dispatch reports the unfilled tonnage of the United States tonnage corporation fell to 9 021 481 tons in November from 9 496 852 tons in October and 10 374 804 tons in September. Readings include 7 128 290 tons on November 30, 1919.
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New York
United Btatgantee Corporation
Echo of War Heard in District Court
Suit for 2508.78 filed in federal court against J J Mathews & Co at the instance of District Attorney Saunders. It is alleged the defendant was overpaid for timber by the Emergency Fleet Corporation in 1918. The government seeks the amount alleged due.
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J. J. Mathews & Co
Saunders
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Marrying Again Kills Pension Right For Widows
The city legal department ruled Friday that remarriage by a widow who was receiving a pension as the widow of a deceased fireman deprives her, and any dependent children or parents, of participation in the pension fund.
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City Legal Department
30000 Extras to Aid Mail Carriers in Christmas Rush
Washington December 10 Thirty thousand extra mail carriers clerks and helpers begin night and day shifts to handle the largest Christmas mall rush in postoffice history. This adds to about 300000 regular postoffice officials and employes, per Superintendent Ryan.
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Washington
Postoffice
Postoffice Department
Ryan
Bureau of Postoffices
Former Seattle Man Dies in Accident
BERKELEY CALIF. Dec 10 William T Springer president of Central Alaska Fisheries Inc and former Seattle resident died yesterday from injuries in an automobile accident. Springer is survived by his son Harold K Springer 9113 Hudson St general manager of the fisheries company and by a son and daughter in the East.
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N. Y. Stock Exchange
Thoreday
Hk, Manning & Co
Rinek
Mieh
Amer Car
Amer International
Amer Bumatre
Amer & Tei
Amer
Baldwin Locomeotive
Baltimore & Onle
Canadian Pacific Eeene
Ita
Cuba
General Motors
Great Northern
Rennecett
Lackawanna Bere
Mestean Petroleum
Missouri Pacttte Pteeee
New Haven
My ” Northern Pacific
Merce Arrowie
Pennayivasia
Republic
Ee Reek Island
Houthern Pacific
Southern Ratner
Atrembere
Mtudebaker
Tessas Company
Ae As
Teta
Valen
Detei
Uh Talon Pacific
United Metall
Ttah Copper
Tesst Vanadium Steet
Wreek
Rapid Tranett
Alaska Junean
Liberty Bonds
Merten
Wales
Berkeley
Cal
William T. Springer
Central Alaska Fisheries, Inc
Seattle
Springer
Harold K. Springer
Hudson Sr
Fisheries Company
Canada to Enforce Immigration Law
Vancouver reports strict enforcement of the new immigration law to take effect December 15. All laborers and itinerant artisans must carry 250 dollars in addition to transportation, up from the previous 60 dollars.
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Vancouver
B. C
Canada
Martial Law Declared in Southwest Ireland District
The Irish office announced martial law is proclaimed in a limited area of Southwest Ireland. The move follows Premier Lloyd George indicating a double policy: crush the murder campaign while encouraging peace efforts.
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London
Ireland
Lloyd George
Farm Bureau Aims to Exclude Middleman Profits
King County Farm Bureau urged laws to exclude the non producing middleman from profits on farm products at its Renton annual meeting. The group discussed arrangements to help farmers avoid dumping crops on a low market.
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King County Farm Bureau
Renton
Lumber Demand Slumps Again on West Coast
The Weekly Lumber Review reports a broad decline across all lumber lines for the week ending December 4. Orders placed with West Coast mills fell as the industry faces softer demand and slower production through the period.
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West Coast Midis
Weekly
Lumber Review
West Coast Lumbermen's Association
Puget Sound Power & Light Keeps Offices Open Saturday
For the convenience of note purchasers the Puget Sound Power and Light Company will keep their offices open Saturday afternoon as the sale nears its end.
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Puget Sound Power & Light Co
Black Prince Demonstration Convicts Nome Official
Former Nome mayor Judge William A. Gilmore recounts a psychic demonstration by K C Pondexter the so called black magic healer in his Central Building office He asserts Pondexter identified coins dates bank notes and cured a scratched finger during the display and notes a police raid on his residence prior to the event He was retained as associate counsel for Pondexter against grand larceny charges filed by Auburn farmers Mr and Mrs Fanson The police later dismissed the case before trial
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William Fanson
Auburn
Gilmore
Pondexter
24Th Ave
Addrenn
Allimore
Gilmores
Franklin High School Drama Billed Tonight and Saturday
The Star corrects a previous error and clarifies the Franklinite annual dramatic production. The show, originally listed as next Monday, will be held tonight and Saturday in the Franklin high school auditorium.
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Franklin High School
Kidnap Case Darkens Pact Over Custody in Chicago
Pauline Pillman six years old was abducted from Racine Wisconsin and taken to her father in Chicago after a custody claim. Police intervene as multiple adults reappear at the Pillman home and the mother asserts custody. Courta likely to decide who shall have the girl. A final odd line about South Sea islanders ends the report.
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Chicago
Pauline Pillman
Pauline
Gladys Crocker
Racine
Wis
Pillman
Courta
Mayor Opens New Wire Loop
The first direct telegraph circuit between Beattie and New York by Western Union was celebrated Friday with felicitations between Mayor Hylan of Seattle of the East and Mayor Caldwell of New York of the West. Hylan hailed Seattle as the gateway to Alaska and the Northwest and predicted it would become the Pacific metropolis. Caldwell praised the scene of smiling skies and snowbound mountains and sent best wishes to New York.
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Beattie
New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
Hylan
Seattle
Caldwell
Alaska
Great Northwest
Pacific
Milk prices cut in Tacoma by major dairies
In Tacoma on December 10, Royal Ice Cream Co. announced price reductions of 15 to 25 percent for milk. Several other dairies followed with lower rates, listing new prices for pints and half pints at reduced amounts.
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Tacoma
Royal Ice Cream Co
White Sox Sign School Teacher from Guttenburg Iowa
Chicago authority announces that Peter Jorgenson the superintendent of schools from Guttenburg Iowa has been signed to pitch for the Chicago White Sox for next season. Jorgenson starred for Iowa State Teachers College nine for nine seasons and was captain in 19.
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Chicago
Peter Jorgenson
Guttenburg
Iowa
Chicago White Sox
Sox
Jorgenson
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Oscar Wilde Play Tonight At University of Washington
The first play from the University of Washington new department of dramatic art opens tonight at the YWCA on Fifth and Seneca. Only 250 tickets are available for Friday and Saturday performances of The Importance of Being Earnest. Glenn Hughes, art professor, leads a student cast including Merril, McClinton, Newdall, McMorran, Cra Herndon Smith, Brow, Gordon, Graham and Ha to bring the Wilde farce to the campus stage. A separate note mentions a later invention of a low-wheeled electric car moving automobiles laterally between garages.
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Washington
Y. W
Oscar Wilde
Htheridan Goldsmith
Glenn Hughes
Grant Merril
McClinton
Clifford Newdall
McMorran
Wilhelmina Cra Herndon Smith
Marie Brow Gordon Graham
Donald Ha
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