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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1921

Page

4

Prosperity Seen Ahead for Americans by Francis H. Sisson

Francis H. Sisson, vice president of Guaranty Trust Co, states in New York that current readjustments lay the groundwork for greater prosperity. He notes gradual improvement, renewed farm activity, reopening plants, and improved banking conditions as signs the economy brightens despite lower crop prices and disrupted oil markets.

Francis H. Sisson Wce Guaranty Trust Company New York

Cultivate Foreign Trade Seen as Path to Recovery

Dean I Miller of the University of Washington urges aggressive cultivation of trade to lift America from the present bust and low mood, addressing the industrial council of the Associated Industries.

America I. Miller College of Administration University Washington Industrial Council of the Asso. Industries

Woman sues for breach of promise after 20 year wait

Lillian Boyle of Hammonton New Jersey sues James F. E. Baker for breach of promise to wed. She waited two decades to marry him but he married another. She seeks no money for damages but aims to teach her former suitor a lesson.

Hammonton N. J Lillian Boyle James FE. Baker Mar Baker

Marriage Licenses Listed For Seattle Area Residents

Vital statistics show a long list of marriage licenses issued to individuals in Seattle and surrounding areas. Names include Russell J and Monroe Wilson, Mabel. Helen Tradhey and William. Anna Marie Van Veen. Philo B. Olson. Ruth A. Books. Esther Louise. Arthur M. Alson. James F. Ott. Inez Rac. Adeline W.. Edith nond. Lawrence L. Beal. Etta M. Beal. James M. James. Hallie F. Sworth. Walter Beattie. Evelyn Eriksen. Dora. Elsa M. Dantis. and many others with ages and addresses noted in Portland, Denver, Sultan, and Seattle.

Russell J Monroe Wilson Mabel Mount Vernon Nore William Seattle Tradhey Helen John van Veen Anna Marie Dson Philo B Hb M Legal Y Anna Hell Legally Frank L Ruth A Ralph R Esther Louise Alson Arthur M Portland Legalkinson Marjorie Legal Ott James F Hmparia Kan Inez Rac Denver Colo Age Inez le Adeline W Sultan Her Thomas Walla Walla Edith Lawrence L Auburn al Etta M le James M Edseamerel Caceecceses Legal Danits Elsa M Ben Legal Medellone Eval

Ship News Tides in Seattle

Mariners record shows high tide at 11 21 pm with 8.0 foot rise and a second raw tide at 6 44 pm with 12 feet indicated.

Seattle

Ships board clash looms in Washington session

Astoria and Portland clash over 536-foot liners as they push for ships and routes at the Washington hearing. Portland seeks to take vessels from Seattle while Los Angeles eyes San Francisco gains. A spicy, nonbinding session as a new board may reverse all decisions after 10 days. Port official Christensen asks Romney to represent the port.

Astoria Portland Shipping Board Washington Seattle Los Angeles San Francisco Christensen Romney

Lake barges may be used in Seattle windjammers plan

A Cham ber of Commerce meeting called by the foreign trade bureau will discuss converting Ferrin type wooden barges moored in Lake Union into sailing weasels operated from Seattle. FL Fr. Hammer proposes windjammer fleet from these boats, with conversion cost about 106000 dollars per ship. A broad summary of other items follows including fishing vessel searches near Alaska and a shipping service update between Seattle and Yokohama with reduced freight rates for lumber.

Lake Union Seattle Chamber of Commerce Foreign Trade Bureau FL Fr. Hammer University Shipping and Trading Co Hammer Seattle Capital

Maritime Vessel Movements and Arrivals on Pacific Routes

A compiled log of ships and routes dated February with arrivals and departures. Vessels include Admiral Dewey, Rainier, Northwestern, Admiral Schrey, Tyndarene, Capt A F Lucan, Ketchikan, Ad miral Watson, Hawaii Maru, Toyehashi Maru, Tasthybius, Africa Maru, Onican, Admiral Evans, Steel Inventor, President, Governor, Montcer vin, Everett, Providencia, Katori Maru, and West Niles among others. Ports cover San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Tacoma, Beattie, Victoria, Vancouver, Yokohama, Kobe, Hongkong, and more. Entries note times, routes, and destinations such as Manila, Tacoma, Seattle, and Port Townsend.

Admiral Sehrey San Diego San Francisco San Pedro Tyndarene Manila Yokohama Kobe Hongkong A. F. Lucan Richmond Ater Northwestern Tacoma Hawaii Maru Seattie Porta Beattie Vancouver H.C Shimidzu Heattle Seattle Heatts Bellingham Portland Astoria Admiral Evans Str Steel Inventor President Victoria Balled Montcervin B. C Tyndarenus Port Townsend Atr Nome City

Vessel movements and port entries listed by Wireless Canadian Gove

Report lists February nautical traffic with dates and schedules. Vessels bound for Vancouver Anyox Beymour Narrows Grays Harbor and Tacoma travel north of San Francisco from San Francisco to Tacoma. Also notes port entries at Seattle Smith Cove and City of Spokane terminal and other ships including the Henry Villard towing barge.

Kemdyk Race Rocks Vancouver Anyox Beymour Naval Communications Avalon San Francisco Grays Harbor Banta Inez Henry Villard Tacoma Admiral Dewey San Vraneloco Beattie Heattie At & P. m. Eea Seattle Smith Cove City of Spokane Weat Notua Bell St Algonquin

Market stalls list at Westlake and Queen City auction

A dense ledger of stall numbers and product listings shows assorted groceries and market items for sale. Items include Campbell’s soups, canned vegetables, dairy goods, sugar, flour, meats, and specialty products across stalls at Westlake and Queen City with varied prices and bulk options.

Westlake Campbell's Campbells Webb

New York Exchange Opens Firm After Monday Close

New York trading opened firm with activity in small blocks and price moves driven by professionals. Mexican Petroleum fell from 165 to 162 while United States Steel held at 89 in a list of opening quotes including Union Pacific 119 and Reading 84.

New York Nachanme Mort Mexican Petroleum Studebaker Independent United States Steel American Locomotive Union Pacific New Haven Southern Railroad Northern Pacific International Paper Com Reading TSR Lowt Neveral Teading Common Mesiean Petroleum

Market Notes Show Tight Butter and Egg Demand

A Tuesday morning market report notes tighter butter and egg demand due to cold and shortages. Fresh ranchees sell around 38 cents, pullets 20 to 2 cents, butter quotes 62 cents per local creamery cube and bricks at $3. October Imperial valley grapefruit brings $6 to $6.50 per crate, Mexican tomatoes drop to $6 to $5.50 per box, apples move with demand, oranges remain strong.

Dogen Imperial Valley

Chicago Board of Trade Market Report Highlights

Chicago on February 18 reports Hoge receipts at 34 000 with mixed grain and meat prices. Cattle receipts about 6600 show gains with beet at 7.25 to 10.50 and stockers at 5.25 to 4.40. Sheep receipts 1 000 plus strong lambs at 4.75, markets steady, with various feeder and butcher cut values noted.

Chicago I.sob Coe Pri Amer Far Amer International Colery al Amer al Boathouse Dé Tibet Aous Tireran Peasal Danwin Locomotive Ite Canadian Pacific Au Ties Leeke Comarel Leather Ise, M. & mm Imperial Valley Orweible General Motors Geedrich Great Northern Rhaberh Kennecott Ies Lackawanna Lee Angeles Walla Walle Missouri Pacific New Haven Northern Pacific Penmsylvania BH R. Ae Rock Island Sinclair Ga Sheen Ats Vheee Routhern Pacific Meuthern Manning & Co Letal Studebaker Tessa Pacific Dela Union Pacific Ite AON I U. & Rubber Erate Miwelse Utah Steel Steee Jm Wabash Reese Willys Overland L. BM Walvets Cata Bend Alee Eer Wresh ‘Ranch Seeune J. B. Fore Ratter—L.coal Creamery Ces Atchison Carnpete Vederreres Bf & & Jota Cridiois Paul Gen Wisconsin G. W Ea lAmbureer N.Y T S. Steel BF Renee Cnet Hyater Et Eesdowes

Grain Prices Higher Again in Chicago Trade

Chicago February 15 grain prices rose after a weak start on the Board of Trade. Early gains followed heavy buying and light receipts, with futures for May wheat and July corn advancing from initial declines. Provisions also moved higher as the market firmed through the session.

Chicago Crain Pric Chicago Board of Trade May Corp Toxc Tha

Scandinavian-American Bank in Fargo Closes Doors

The Scandinavian-American bank in Fargo North Dakota closed its doors due to withdrawals prompting a temporary action. The article lists numerous ships and docks names along with a long roster of vessel and place names, but the central event is the bank closure caused by customer withdrawals.

U. S. Shipping Board Iconium Wentward He Ater West Hartlang Weet Himrod Eastern Leder Yosemite Alaska Steamship Str Skagway Atr Victoria East Waterway Dock & Warehouse Wert Ives Kaysseka Denel Todd Dry Dock Forest King Crown Keys

Save Women From Negroes Urges Immediate Withdrawal

The Women's Commercial Club of Seattle appeals to Washington’s delegation to back a Britten measure urging the U S to contact France and the League of Nations at Geneva to order the immediate withdrawal of French colored troops from Germany. The wire cites authorities such as Longuet Morel Dillon and Beveridge and argues for protecting defenseless women and children.

Germany Women's Commercial Club of Seattle Congress United States of America Jean Longuet Edward Morel Edward Dillon Miss May Beveridge Washington Fred Britten Illinois United States Committee On Foreign Affairs France League of Nations Geneva

South Seattle Principal to Represent Phi Delta Kappa at Atlantic City Convention

LEO H. BAISDEN, principal of South Seattle grammar school, will serve as delegate of Phi Delta Kappa to a convention of education fraternities at Atlantic City in March.

Leo H. Baisden South Seattle Grammar School Phi Delta Kappa Atlantic City

Revenue Puzzles Officials Refund Bond Plan Opposed

City officials face opposition as a bond refund plan encounters critics amid fiscal concerns. The article notes questions over debt management and potential effects on national revenue timelines.

Shortage Sparks Major Revenue Debate Over Expenses

A garbled note cites large revenues and expenses related to a two year period with a lam shortage. It hints at a massive $5 billion revenue figure and a $1 million shortfall. No clear entities or dates are identifiable in the readable text.

Frelinghuysen Bill Faces Opposition From Financial Authorities

Financial authorities oppose the Frelinghuysen bill to issue 25 billion 2 year non taxable refunding bonds at 3 percent to refinance the public debt. Analysts estimate $17.5 billion in expenses and $7.5 billion in maturities remain over two years, raising questions about tax or bond funding and economic stability.

Washington Frelinghuysen R. C. Leffingwell Uncle Sam Treasury Congress Secretary of the Treasury

Foreign Exchange Opens Higher in New York

Foreign exchange opened in New York with demand at 2 904 dollars per pound, the highest since July 15, 1920. Francs traded at 0.734, lire at 0.0167, and marks at 0.017.

Foreign Exchange New York Frances

Produce Prices Report From San Francisco Market

San Francisco notes a list of produce prices with items like Better Extras and Cheese Miata, showing large price figures and assorted lots. The fragment mentions primes and various weights, indicating market quotations and commodity names in a condensed OCR read.

San Francisco

U. K. Centralia Memorial Plan Advances in War Vet Fund Drive

Maj. Paul Fdwarta reports approval of a $200,000 memorial building for Legion dead and talks on funding. national commander authorized to raise $1,000,000 for vitalization work. Wasson bill eyed to create 14 regional bureaus. Langley France bill seeks $29,520,000 for hospital work. note on Zanzibar harbor.

Paul Fdwarta Washington National Committees of the American Seattle Ba As & Memorial Legion Armie Committee of the Legion Wasson

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