Big railroad freight car orders signal upcoming revival
The C B railroad plans a record freight car order totaling about eight miles in length. This single purchase exceeds all railcar orders in a year and reflects a booming demand in steel and railroad equipment as railroads prepare for heavier traffic and a stronger economy. Provinces of Burlington and other steel leaders see a surge in orders for rails ties and related gear, signaling a pivotal shift in the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Fed
C. B
All American Rails
Burlington
Falls 20 Feet From Boxcar In Railroad Yards
Charles A. Bak, a switchman of 4046 Sixth Avenue, fell 20 feet from a boxcar in the Team Avenue railroad yards, suffering a fractured ankle and multiple lacerations. He was taken to Providence hospital. The accident was attributed to a faulty roof.
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Team Ave
Charles A. Bak
Ewitchman
Sixt Ave
Providence
Public Market Prices Reflect Busy Grocery Row
A detailed list of daily market stalls shows widespread items from sugar and soap to fruit and meats. Prices fluctuate with staples like cane sugar, canned peaches, coffee, butter, and tomatoes prominent at stalls across corners and aisles.
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Alaska
Boston Butte
First Ave
Seattle Ship News Tide Figures and Weather Report
The Seattle tide and weather notes show low tides at 1:43 a m and 2:75 p m with 29 and 60 feet, first high tide around 8 am, second high tide later. Tatoosh Island reports misty conditions with southeast wind and a freighter passing, Horace X. Dexter noted at 3:40 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Tatoosh Island
Horace X. Daxter
Maritime Traffic Notes From Pacific Ports
Shipping schedule fragment lists multiple vessels with origins destinations and times including Yeh. tte Kashima Maru from Vancouver to Tacoma and Valparaíso routes via Antofagasta Callao Arica Buena Ventura Balboa San Pedro San Francisco and Tacoma. Also mentions Nome City from San Francisco and other ships like Wahkeena from San Pranciece and Kennecott to New York with various port legs and times in February and March.
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Kashima Maru
Vancouver
Tacoma
Remus
Valparaion
Antofogarta
Callao
Arion
Buena Venture
Balboa
San Pedro
San Prancieve
Nome City
San Francisco
G. Baehomish
Port Angeles
Wahkee
Wahkeena
Curacao
Everett
Vaver
Bacc
Bellingham
Motorehip Kennecott
New York
Norfolk
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Juneau
Southeastern
Alaska
Port Blakeley
Dupont
Beattie
Pedro
Ohioan
Cheattanooga City
Heattle
Tr F
Leop
Seattle
Admiral Goodrich
Aeattle
Jet
Wapama
Beatte
Etr Pulton
British Columbia Porta
Vessels in Port at Seattle and Nearby Docks Listed
The notice catalogs ships and moorings around Seattle and Puget Sound. It lists vessels sailing past Cape Flattery and Cape Manco, plus ports including San Pedro San Francisco Yokohama and Seattle. It names lineups of ships, anchors, docks, terminals, and moorings with their locations in the harbor system.
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Unica
Victoria
Cape Plattery
Theodore Hoosevelt
Cape Flattery
Everett
Tecome
San Pedro
Cape Vlattery
Mawailan
Calabia River
Howick Mail
Heattioc
San Francisco
Cape Manco
Notus
Beattie
Columbia River
Admiral Dewey
Seattie
San Francines
Heat
Helma City
Yokohama
Port Townsend
Moeotership Bierra
Bellingham
Tatooun
Wtr
Wheatland Montana
Shanghei
Seattle
Man Found Dead in Bed After Remodeling Work
James McNamara, 65, was found dead in bed at his home 3128 Admiral Way Thursday morning by L Wold, who had helped McNamara remodel the house. McNamara fell from a box while installing an electric chandelier Wednesday night. death believed due to internal injuries. He is survived by two sons James F. and Edwin L.
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James McNamara
Admiral Way
L. Wold
Carpenter
McNamara
Wold
James F
Edwin L
The
Seattle Star
Pedestrian Struck by Auto on Mercer and Queen Anne
Robert Sebenken of Magnolia district fell beneath the wheels of an auto driven by W W Clough at Mercer Street and Queen Anne Avenue. He suffered severe shoulder injuries and was taken to his home. Clough claimed Sebenken had boarded a street car and fell off. The record notes prior injuries from autos reaching 103 for the year.
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Robert Sebenken
Magnolia Bidr
W. W. Clough
Seventh Ave
Mercer St
Queen Anne Ave
Clough
Sebenken
Wayne Alber
McBride
California
Denishawn
Fine Arts
Pittsburg
Mr. Albee
Bolm
Wierd Benda
Lingerie Thief Loots Mc Namara Apartment
A thief entered W. A. Mc Namara's Sycamore apartments early Thursday and looted two pairs of milk bloomers a silk vest a silk chemise and a cotton nightgown before fleeing.
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W. A. McNamara
Sycamore
Bank Clear Seale Ry Is Taco Totals Shown
The report lists total transactions of 5 031 198 96 with additional figures 958 780 31 4 107 363 00 and 9 255 00 indicating related banking totals.
Specialties Feature Opens With Mixed Stock Shifts
New York stock prices opened flat after no discount-rate move by the federal reserve bank. Specialties led activity with American fee at 97 and Storage Battery up 2 points to 144 1/2. Mexican Petroleum 11 1/2, American Sugar 60, General Motors 89 1/2, Studebaker 89 1/2, and other issues showed modest gains or losses in early trading.
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Wall Stare Journal Financial
Nwview
New York
Federal Reserve Bank
Stock Exchange
Mexican Petroleum
American Sugar
Oldwin
UL & Bteel
General Motors
Cieneral
New York Stockh Exchange
Logan & Hryen
Allied Chemical
Amer, Car & Pay
Amer International
Amer
American Tobacco Thy Amer
Tel & Tel ii Ny
Am Kennecott
Northern Pacific
Eee Pacific
Penn
Pullman
Florida
Wunehes
Tebacco
Union Owl
Delaware
Daney
United
Bates
United States
Utah
Loewrt House
Weatinghouse
Lug Wee
Liberty Bonds
Nieblew Cleese Viret
Delletour
Eave Oare
Mpiteenberg
Dew
Leene
Leeal
Bes
Totel
Nee Steerer
Emperer
Steenne
Almeria
Eeewenne
Rte
Ben
Seeetenseeeeus Am
Ema
Ben Setar
Lemons Due on Local Market Supplies Push Prices
Shipments of lemons were due at the Hearth market on Thursday and are expected to clear quickly as arrivals hit a bare market. Last shipment of lemons sold at 7.50 a box while other produce such as rhubarb, sweet potatoes and yams showed varied prices and steady supply.
Grain Prices Rise on Chicago Board Amid Market Strength
Chicago reports higher grain prices driven by strength in foreign markets. Wheat, corn, oats show gains with July contracts up. cattle and hog markets steady to higher in Portland and Chicago dealings. Includes stock receipts and price ranges for cattle, calves, and lambs. sugar and coffee quotations noted with regional produce prices.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Sanara
Portland
Revelpta
Wothers
Owen
Don’t Leave Husband More Than Twelve Times Advised
Mrs. Laura Fritsach of Columbus Indiana urges a cap on separations saying no marriage should part more than 12 times. She recently filed for divorce from Jacob Fritsch after a thirteenth separation. They wed in 1896 and she cites neglect and desertion.
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Columbus
Ind
Laura Fritsach
Jacob Fritsch
Mrs. Fritsch
Fire destroys Mannerman Lumber Co plant in Thurien City
A fire started by an overheated stove damaged Mannerman Lumber Co at Thurien City. Losses are estimated at 6500 dollars, with 2500 for the warehouse and 4000 for the lumber inside. Proprietor George Trannerman had stepped out briefly when flames broke out. a chemical engine arrived but could not stop the blaze.
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Mannerman Lumber Co
Thurien City
George Trannerman
Art and Advertising Proving Sisterhood in The Arts
The piece notes shifts in art promotion with Hardware Co displaying a hyper realistic Wincksmith painting, Frederick & Nelson’s transportation themed exhibit, and a Pike Street loan association show. It mentions university library volumes, Aubusson tapestries, Kellogg prize for architecture design, tile industry prospects, and local artists’ travels and exhibitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Hardware Co
Wincksmith
Fine Arte Galierten
Frederick & Nelson
Pucet Sound Ravings and Loan Association
Pike
Porter A
Poison Mistake Claims Life of Kent Mother of Five
Jennie Duncan, 34, wife of a Kent farmer and mother of five, died at home three miles from Kent after swallowing a mercurial tablet by mistake on Wednesday night. The incident occurred January 20.
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Jennie
Duncan
Kent
Promotion Advice From a Peer
A city-era dialogue depicts two men plotting career advancement. One offers practical fashion guidance to impress a boss expecting style, suggesting a Cherry's Reduction Sale on Second Ave between Madison and Spring, near Pig'n Whistle in the Rialto Building, with credit options and coats on sale.
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Ted
John
Bom
Cherry
Second Ave
Madison and
Spring
Rialto Building
Foreign Money Status Quotations Furnished by Legee & Lyan
The listing shows foreign currencies with values such as Canadian dollar at 1.06, French franc 6.24, German mark 14.40, Swedish krona 24.40, and Danish krone 16.00. Also noted are grain items and U.S. car lots from Legen & Firyan of Seattle, including wheat and oats.
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Legee & Lyan
Second Ave
Seattle
Mitering Sage
Prench
Metetan Freme
Fwies
France
Tatlan
Swedieh Krona
Norway Krome
Danieh Krone
Perjury Charged Against G. W. Lott
Prosecutor Malcolm Douglas filed perjury charges against G. W. Lott owner of Lott Auto Parts at 1016 East Pike. Lott allegedly sold half his shop to D. O. Tranbarger while making false statements about assets and debts and omitting an old debt.
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Lott Auto Points
E. Pike
Malcolm Douglas
Lott
D. O. Tranbarger
Financial Stability Highlighted by Liberty Bond Sale
Seattle officials cited financial stability after the sale of about 90 million dollars in Liberty bonds. RK. F. Guerin spoke to the Progressive Men's club on Wednesday.
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Seattle
RK. F. Guerin
Progressive Men's Club
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Hermann Schippman
Willard Kaufman
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Barney
Anne Doo
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7Th Ave
G. W. Lott
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Puget Sound Navigation CO
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