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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1919

Page

5

Seattle Ship Collision in Vancouver Harbor

Morning Star freighter collided with the Canadian Pacific liner Princess Charlotte in dense fog as both moved slowly to dock in Vancouver harbor. Liner sustained no damage while Morning Star splintered above the water but steamed toward Seattle with passengers aboard. Charlotte crews reported the incident mildly startling to more than 200 passengers. Morning Star operated by Frankerhouse & Co under Capt. B. H. Oliver.

Morning Star Princess Charlotte Vancouver Ter Seattle Ng Star Seattiee Frankerhouse & Co B. H. Oliver Charlotte

New York Stock Exchange Opens With Delays and Wide Moves

The New York Stock Exchange began trading at 10 50 due to subway disruption and light attendance. Most issues opened near previous closes with many gains as United States Steel and General Motors rose, while Western Pacific fell and call money rates fluctuated before a firm close.

New York Ing United States Steel Texas & Pacific Republic General Motors Goodman Up &I Altho United States American International Western Pacffec Dloes Steel Tobacco Products

Chicago Grain Market Moves Amid Corn and Oats Volatility

Chicago prices show mixed moves as December corn opens around 81.24 and climbs, while January corn dips at the open then recovers. December oats begin near 60.0 and rise. May oats trade near 80. May pork prices post varied quotes, reflecting thin trading and irregularities in grain and provisions.

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Chicago Market Summary Shows Mixed Live Stock Movements

Chicago reports mixed livestock activity with receipts briefed at 62,000 head for meats and 15,000 cattle. Prices listed for hogs range around 12.50 to 12.95, cattle steers at about 4.75 to 6.25, cows 6.00 to 6.50, calves 15.0 to 16.5, and sheep at 14.0 to 16.50 with market steady to strong depending on class.

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Taking a Dentist With You When You Go Away

Dental offices using the E. R. Parker System operate as complete local organizations in many cities. When traveling, patients can visit any Parker System office in the stopover city for prompt, knowledgeable care by dentists familiar with the system and welcoming to Parker patients wherever they reside.

E. R. Parker

Egg market firmer with mixed commodity trends

The market opens the week at 60 cents per dozen for eggs with dealers predicting a rebound. San Francisco shows a 44 cent rise while Seattle holds, butter weakens, and turkey prices rise to 48 to 52 cents per pound. Receipts include 1446 hogs and 128 cattle. potatoes reach 90 dollars per ton. beets, carrots, onions, and apples show firm or steady quotes amid varied regional movement.

San Francisco Seattle Yakima Oregon California

Local Markets Price Paid Wholesale Desserts for Vegetables and Fruit

Wholesale market list showing prices paid to shippers for vegetables fruits and dairy, including beets celery lettuce onions peppers potatoes and apples. notes by city and region with per crate sack case and per ton or per dozen rates. includes nuts poultry and dairy products with wholesale price ranges.

Deea GartioPer M Owe Ratabagee Yakima Igaaeh Hubbard Os Marblehead

Letter From Russia Opened and Looted

A letter received by Frank Waterhouse & Co. from Capt. Pearson of the steamship Delight was opened and part of its contents stolen while at Vindivostok. Officials suspect censorship. The Delight carried a cargo of arms for the Russian port.

Frank Waterhouse & Co Pearson Delight Vindivostok Arma

Crew of Pirwood Reach Port After Burning at Sea

PANAMA December 29 the master and crew of the steamship Pirwood from Seattle arrived at Bal bow aboard the Holland American liner Gorredyk. Several crew members were burned but all escaped in two lifeboats.

Panama Pirwood Seattle Balbow

Bank Clearings in Seattle and Nearby Cities

Bank clearings report shows Seattle with totals and balances across multiple institutions. Seattle figures include 6,515,000.54 in clearings with various sub-balances and identifiers. Other cities listed are Spokane Tacoma Portland and additional ledger entries with grouped amounts and codes.

Jury to Probe Dansey Crime in Atlantic City Case

Prosecutor Edmund Gaskill said the entire missing child case will go before the May’s Landing grand jury on January 15 to seek indictments against Chan B. White for murder and Edith L. Jones for being an accessory after the fact. In Oklahoma, authorities reported a cold trail after a Collinsville officer previously tied to the Hammonton missing child case returned home.

Atlantic City N. J Dee Collineville Oklo Milly Tulsa Okla Hilly Dansey Hammonton Chief Auten Collinsville

Portland Market Report Dec 28 Prices

Portland market report lists butter at 70 cents per pound, cheese at 16 cents per pound, eggs at 65 to 66 cents per dozen, hens at 20 cents per pound, broilers at 12 cents per pound, and cheese triplets at 16 cents per pound.

Portland

Denver Market Status Strong Cattle and Sheep Receipts

Denver markets report 6 500 cattle head with strong demand and steer prices around 13.0 to 16.0 plus calves near 10.60. Hoge receipts total 660 with steady tone and lambs at 16.5 to 17.95, ewes near 5.50 to 6.0, feeders and fat lambs around 14.75 to 15.80.

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Frisco Market Snippet on Dairy and Poultry Prices

San Francisco market notes show December 29 prices for poultry and cheese items. Prime firsts at 64 cents per pound, extra pullets 6 cents per dozen, and other listed poultry values. California Mata cheese labeled fancy is mentioned.

San Francisco California

China Offers Opportunities For American Businessmen

Jen Chow an electrical engineer speaks to the China club and foreign trade bureau outlining favorable conditions in China for American firms. He is joined by H C Zeon of Chungking and Y Yang aide to the finance ministry, visiting to explore purchase of electrical machinery to harness vast water power on the Upper Yengtae river.

China Jen Chow China Club Foreign Trade Bureau Chamber of Commerce Chamber H. C. Zeon Chungking Heechuan United States Y. Yang Ministry of Finance Peking Chow Cornell Yengtae River Niagara Falla

Three New Vessels Ready for Sailing

The steamships Eastern Knight Eastern Hretze and Eastern Guide built in Japan for the U S Shipping Board are ready for service. The Eastern Knight is at Hritik h Columbia and expected to arrive Tuesday. The Eastern Guide is on drydock here and the Eastern Breese has been surveyed and will be drydocked.

Japan U. S. Shipping Board Hritik#h Columbia

VESSEL MOVEMENTS Sighted at the Cape

Cape movements report wind speeds, arrivals, and sailings as ships from Admiral Farragut to Queen and Prince George pass Seattle, Tacoma, and Vancouver. Weather warnings include a southeast storm approach and shifting winds, with port calls at San Francisco and Yokohama noted amid a busy Pacific voyage sequence.

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Chinaman Bound Over to Jurors in Narcotics Case

Mar Mun, a Seattle Chinaman, was bound over to the grand jury on a $760 bond at a final hearing before United States Commissioner R. W. McClelland Monday morning. He is charged with possession of a quantity of narcotics.

Mar Mun Seattle United States R. W. McClelland

Jenkins Case to be Heard by Mexican Supreme Court

The Mexican Supreme Court will decide within 15 days whether William C. Jenkins, an American consular agent, will be tried in federal court or Chihuahua state court. The Chihuahua prosecutor, who gathered evidence and handed it to the court, said he found new and more damaging evidence.

Ralph H. Turner United Press Mexico City Supreme Court of Mexico William C Jenkins Chihuahua Supreme Court

Arrest Made After Knife Attack on Maynard and Weller

Art Perry, 22, is held pending filing of a complaint by the prosecuting attorney. He was arrested near Maynard avenue and Weller street by Patrolman Fred Nicolai after Joe Groseman reported being attacked with a knife.

Art Perry Perry Maynard Ave Weller Fred Nicolar Joe Groseman Rainier Ave Grossman Nicolai

Demurrers Overruled in Powers Whisky Indictment

Demurrers to the federal liquor law indictment against Seattle businessman W. W. Powers were argued before Judge Jeremiah Neterer in U S district court. Powers is linked to Ralph H Boyker and Dan Edwards who were indicted in San Francisco for moving large quantities of liquor into Washington.

W. W. Powers Seattle Jeremiah Neterer U. S District Court Powers Ralph H Boyker Dan Edwards Department of Justice San Francisco Washington

Pantages Theatre Plans Midnight Cabaret for New Year

Pantages Theatre in Seattle will offer a special New Year’s Eve midnight cabaret starting at 11:46 PM. Manager Milne arranged a diverse program to celebrate 1919’s departure and welcome 1920 with audience participation and new acts not seen in prior shows.

Pantages Theatre Seattle Milne

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