Foreign Trade Parley Set for San Francisco May 12
Seattle will be well represented at the seventh foreign trade convention in San Francisco May 12 to 15. Chamber of Commerce officials say the event reflects Pacific coast unity in foreign trade and will see delegates from Washington state including William Piggott and J J Donovan. A special Seattle committee led by Mr Piggott and John P Hausman aims to attract Eastern visitors and organize a large Pacific Northwest delegation.
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Seattle
San Francisco
Chamber of Commerce
Pacific Coast
Seatte Chamber of Commerce
National Foreign Trade Council
William Piggott
Seattle, Mh, PF. Alexander, of Tacoma, and J. J Donovan
Bellingham
Mr. Piggott
Foreign Trade Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce
John PF. Hausman
Roscoe M. Drumbeller
J. B. Lowden
Pacific Northwest
Vessels in Port at Seattle Today
An extensive list of ships and vessels current in Seattle harbor lingers along multiple piers and docks. Notable entries include the Pacific Coast buckere Lightship No 67, City of Beattie, Admiral Beana, and several named steamers and harbor moorings.
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Seattle
Smith Cove
Kidridge
Eastern Ouida
Rodin Goodfellow
Echr Kirketind
Burnside Unies
Arevil
Pesuta
Black Wolf
Bickland
Bastine
Hianford
Agron
Anthon
Fort Morrison
Fort Atanwiz
Imufka
Kiten
Loot
Dione
Cagecan
Costan
Cineyres
Cardia
Eliesa
Echre Azaria
Henry Wilson
Salvator
Alice
Wawona
Maid of Orleans
U. 8 & Surveyor
Heffernan Drydock
Banta Ana
Northwestern
Bundarra
Stimson Mill
Mtr
Lake Elkewater
Basters Moon
Bank Clearings Reported For Seattle Area
Seattle bank clearings show 7 516 dollars with 844 75 balances and totals around 1 746 382 19 for the period. Clearing figures list 2 823 760 00 and 1 080 195 00 in various categories.
Economic Market Row at Stalle 16 17 in Yakima Region
An OCR style list details stalls 16 and 17 offerings including canned beans pork and beans sauerkraut tea pineapples oranges herring halibut crab meat coffee syrup cocoa and other groceries. Prices shown per item or per unit indicate a busy market display with many brands and generic goods.
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Thei T M. Liptons
Bulletin of grocery items and prices
The notes list canned beans Libby's red beans pure cocoa Carnation milk Dromedary dates Del Monte tomato sauce and hard shell walnuts with assorted prices and stall references. The fragment mentions stalls and product types but lacks complete context or coherent sale details.
Chicago markets steady and weak receipts dominate cattle data
Chicago reports February 16 show receipts of 44 000 head with a weak market. butchers pay 14.40 to 16.25. packing 29 at 15.08. light stocks 1450 at 15.50. Cattle totals 14 000 head with market steady to higher, and sheep 26 000 head steady to slow. Paris dispatch notes Millerand has no info on Wilson recall, plans London trip February 22 for a three day premiers session on Turkish and Russian questions.
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Chicago
Roumds
Cattio
Paris
United Press
Millerand
Wilson
Jusserand
London
Council of Premiers
Portland
Butter—City
Plan Campaign to Boost City
A city plans a systematic campaign to advertise its development and growth. The effort aims to raise awareness, attract investment, and engage residents in upcoming initiatives across multiple channels. Local officials emphasize clear messaging and broad outreach to maximize participation.
City seeks to lure capital with ad plan
Seattle chamber of commerce weighs wholesale vegetable and fruit market advertising to attract eastern capital. A $100,000 plan would fund promotional materials highlighting land, labor, and power costs to entice investment. Frank C. Doughty notes firms seek concrete economic facts over scenery or history.
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Frank C. Dotg
Chamber of Commerce
Market Slump and Recovery at New York Stock Exchange
The NYSE opened with a sharp break in many leading stocks. General Motors fell several points but rallied later. Mexican Petroleum weakened then recovered as oil shares steadied. United States Steel and others showed declines before a late second hour rally.
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New York
United
General Motors
Mexican Petroleum
American Woolen
Baldwin
Central Leather
Goodrich
United Metall Biores
Southern Railway
Mierce- Arrow
Crucible
G& Bethlehem
I Martoe
Pointe
United States
General Metere
Mexican Petroleum & Pointe
Middle West
Foreign Exchange and Produce Prices Note Market Uncertainty
The report shows New York currency and commodity quotes with uncertainty at the open, including dollar amounts for the dollar’s movement against the franc and lire, and assorted prices for vegetables and fruits from Imperial Valley to Washington, with specific per unit prices for cabbage, cucumbers, potatoes, and apples among others. Local dairy products and nuts are listed with production-origin notes, reflecting regional markets and transport.
Frisco Market Prices Read Fractured Market Notes
Frisco market status lists butter prices at a certain per pound and other dairy items. It shows prime firete and extras with varied per pound rates, plus pullets and cheese figures. Price notes are partially garbled with missing words and units.
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BAN Franciaco
Caldwell for Mayor 1920 Denounces Foe of Loyalty in Seattle
A historical notice profiles Hugh M. Caldwell a former Seattle Corporation Counsel who resigned to serve as a U S Army Captain in the Intelligence Department. It asserts his loyalty through World War I and criticizes rival factions while urging support for Caldwell as a candidate for mayor.
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Hugh M. Caldwell
United States Army
Seattle
Intelligence Department
National Guard
American Legion
Hugh M Caldwell for Mayor
The text highlights Hugh M Caldwell as Seattle Corporation Counsel elected in 1916 and re elected in 1918 by record majorities. It quotes editorials praising his service and wartime sacrifice, noting he later joined the United States army while remaining a prominent community figure.
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Hugh M. Caldwell
Seattle
The
Seattle Star
Caldwell
Street Railway Sale Sparks Battle Over City Governance
The Stone and Webster stake in Seattle street rails fights Hugh M. Caldwell's nomination to block investigations into the $15 million sale. Caldwell, former Seattle corporation counsel, opposed the deal amid charges of misrepresentation, political cronyism, and inflated costs. The piece traces tax losses, bond interest, and alleged mismanagement under municipal ownership.
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Hugh M. Caldwell
United States
Stone & Webster
Seattle
Ole Hanson
Fitzgerald
Traction Company
Fremont
Ballard
Eastlake
Seattle Street Railways
Tacoma
Caldwell
Tom Murphinen
Corporation Counsel
Iook
Hugh Caldwell
Tax Statement Doubts Raised Over City Bond Sales
The temporary mayor claims longtime leadership of the City Council while records show a doubled city tax rate and a pattern of selling bonds in large sums. A private sale occurred at a discount of over 161 000, with the mayor denying involvement though evidence suggests otherwise. Bond discounts for the year end reached more than 254 900.60.
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Saat
Witegerald
Beattie
Fitzgerald
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Whatcounty
Jere
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T Court
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R. N. Cole
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Ashington
Senate
League of Nations
Mary Thorne
Pollyanna
Wilkes Theatre
Whstlake
Santtar
Columbia Riveh
Mtalle
M. J
Price
New York Stock Exchange
Doniah Ball
Lee Anwelem
Imperial Valley
Ceensenvens Oom
Ceevene AZ
Hutabagne
Yakima
Apviee
PMAPE
Eees Tome Beauties
Fteyman Winesapa
Nccrceeteeree
M. Cesses
Niack Diamond
Nora Pricee
Whelesate
Virgianm Kerttons
DAY Products
Friese Etd
Khippere
Vatter—Krewh Dairy
Priese Faid Shippers
Cowe
Yancy
Eeeee
Tae
Hidea
Frisco
Hene
Heavy Love
Aene
Bessa
Leese Fallow
He. Ai
Rio
Portland Market Report
Our
Sone
Morris Brothers, Inc
Elliott
Young Men’s Business Club
Times
Washington
Legion
United States of America
Fairmont Club
Triple Alliance
M. Molibeauet
P.I
France
Manders
Uncle Sam
Stara and Stripes
Sterling
the Municipal Railway Management
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