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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1920
Page
7
A garbled OCR snapshot shows a mix of real estate and business ads, legal notices, loans, and building permits. Entries mention real estate loans, a public protest on occupancy, and a Building Department notice with a March 16 deadline.
A fragmented Seattle Star directory item lists Alterness-at-Law, patent attorney services, printing, jewelry loan brokers, dancing studios, and a plastering service. It mentions ERICH GORIN-PAT and AMERICAN JEWELRY CO with loan offerings, plus Roanoke Sanitarium and other local listings.
London February 25 The cotmei remivts is inclined to drop all charges against the former Kaiser. Holland persists in refusing to heed the suggestion that he be removed from Europe. learned authoritatively today. The capacity yesterday discussed the former emperor and considered the attitude of the Dutch government. A change in allied attitude was apparent.
British temperance leaders urge Mayor Fitzgerald of a U S city to explain how prohibition works in America. The mayor replies he cannot advise and notes the public remains in a bewildered state with stills and bootlegging continuing despite efforts.
Chinese labor mission members Dr Tebyt Heeth and Peter Hing toured Seattle as guests of the China club en route to Washington. Hing, former Canton province supreme court Justice, is now editor of the Canton Times. Heeth is described as a leading diplomat.
Police trace blood stains on broken glass found at Pierce Bros. establishment Pier 2. Detective Jack Landis probes possible hand injuries from a prowler. nothing appears stolen.
influenza in particularly malignant form has caused the closing of the school at Happy Valley according to County Health Commissioner G H T Sparling. two teachers and most pupils are stricken. twelve new influenza cases were reported in the county outside the city Wednesday.
Deputy Sheriff Ralph Drac Mer and Sheriff John Stringer pursue a line about Charles A Porten, Sam’s brother, last known in a Japanese hotel with a watch and bills. A hospital report notes Porten was admitted insane in September, leaving Sam hopeful yet unsure if foul play occurred. The inquiry ends with a renewed lead and Sam’s relieved realization.
Court awaiting federal decision on whether to hold Gustaff Adolph, 33, after police court charges of selling illegal literature. Police Judge John B. Gordon said on Wednesday no word had been received from government officials as of yet.
A war casualties summary from the Army Recruiting Office reports Washington state lost 624 men in battle during World War I. The figures reflect confirmed combat deaths and include service members from the region.
Market notes show prices for vegetables fruits and dairy items from multiple buyers. Cauliflower celery cucumbers and oranges priced per crate or case with rates across vendors including Florida fruit lines and Dutch dairy products. Listings include wholesale denier prices and quotes for meats eggs and fresh produce from regional shippers and retailers.
State highway commission lets a contract for 4.84 miles of pavement on the road between Renton and Kent. Independent Paving and Halt Co. will construct the road for 157,492 dollars, per county commissioners and county engineer.
Notices sent to employers of building trades mechanics and contractors by Secretary Frank Cotterill announce a special wage adjustment board. Meetings will be held this week to consider wage scales effective May 1 1920 to May 1 1921.
The Dexter Horton National Bank of Seattle will receive 27 225 dollars from the receiver of the insolvent Washington Alaska Bank of Fairbanks Alaska by a U S circuit court of appeals decision handed down yesterday The suit stemmed from a foreclosure action. Shingle weaver William Townneck 36 of 8071 Kari Ave N W is in Providence hospital Wednesday with a crushed hand injured Tuesday at the Lake Union shingle mill. In Walla Walla retail merchants boosted for a sale of army supplies aiding business overall.
Dr. B. T. Allen of the American mission to the Near East says Armenia played a crucial, undervalued role in winning the war. He addressed the Municipal league on Tuesday noting Armenia's division of anti Christian forges between Turks and Turkestanis and the desperate straits faced by Armenians. A Near East relief drive is planned for April with individual U.S. aid urged.
Weather report notes Seattle pulled from flax Wednesday morning into fog. George N. Salinbury predicts Thursday will be fair with gentle easterly winds, while 8 am temperature registered at 31 degrees above zero.
Tide schedule shows low and high tides on Thursday with times and heights. Low tide at 1:00 a m 60 feet and 4:08 p m 8 feet. high tide at 4:45 a m 116 feet and 11:00 p m 8 feet.
A dense shopper’s record lists stalls and items with prices at public markets. Commodities include Carnation milk 7 percent fat, fresh milk, halibut cheeks, red snapper, coffee, peanut butter, canned goods, sugar cured ham, Crisco, margarine, cheese, Libby’s soups, oats, crackers, celery, cauliflower, onions, apples, and produce. Stall numbers and vendor notes appear with quantities and delivery mentions.
A US district court jury deliberated 100 minutes Thursday evening before returning a guilty verdict against Mrs John C Dyer. She was charged with fraudulently obtaining a $500 legacy bequeathed to Mrs John Dyer.
Deputy sheriffs arrest Katy Martinelli, 40, wife of Enumclaw farmer Vito Martinelli, on abandonment of two minor children. Prosecutor Fred C Brown filed the charge on advice of her husband who identifies as a Ouija board expert.
W. J. Cole is charged with assault in the first degree in superior court Tuesday. He is alleged to be one of two bandits who shot Luke Sucevich, a shoemaker of 704 Madison Ave, January 26. Sucevich survived after an operation. the offense carries up to five years in prison.
The stock market opened weak with broad declines after a disappointing earnings statement for 1919. United States Steel led losses trading around 96 to 95, while American Petroleum, Pan American, Central Leather, Crucible, Bethlehem Steel, and Minclair also slipped as the market closed lower.
Chicago Board trading opened choppy as February corn slipped then recovered near noon while May and July corn showed limited moves. Oats fell slightly at midmorning with unloading cautious. receipts around 16 heads for grain and 6 000 cattle in the livestock section.
Cattle receipts total 28 head with prices showing prime heavies and choice cows up to 10.75 per unit. Sheep and goats run 408 head with lambs around 15.50 and wethers about 15. Calves reach 79.17 with prime firsts at 814. A City creamery quotes 66 to 66. per lb and geese and fowl priced per pound. Local extras note 26 tied or doe and freight items.
A cryptic dispatch notes an event labeled as Ung opened at 2.40 dollars with unclear context. No further details are provided in the fragment.
Francis Lee Ray, 23, is jailed on two open charges after police say he was caught robbing a church poor box. Church janitor B. Frederick witnessed the act and helped detain Ray, who allegedly admitted committing similar thefts at other churches during the past month after serving a Spokane sentence.
The flu outbreak is waning with 90 mild cases in the city and 12 in the county outside Seattle over the three days. No deaths or pneumonia complications were reported in the city or county during the period, and 102 total cases showed no flu-developed pneumonia.
Seattle led total exports in 1919 exceeding the Pacific Coast district by 62 million, while San Francisco imports rose due to over 10 million in raw silk passed through Beattie. The report notes Beattie and Portland figures and explains silk shipments credited to California.
Seattle led the West Coast in exports by a wide margin while imports surpassed Seattle in a separate ranking. Seattle's trade totals amounted to 488 million dollars with 195.9 million imports and 292.3 million in exports, ahead of San Francisco's 478.6 million total.
New York on February 25 reports coffee and sugar quotations with varied bids. No. 7 Rio stands at a3 SS a per lb while No. Santos shows 144 per lb. Sugar quotations include granulated at 14 75 per lb and other minor adjustments.
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