Lamping Outlines Seattle Port Rejuvenation Plan
Col George B R Lamping soon joins the Seattle port commission and proposes cutting tonnage rates to attract shipping, absorb rate differentials with rail interests, cut waste, and reorganize departments. He favors advertising Seattle as the cheapest port and expects tax impacts but aims to boost business and restore port prestige. The commission reorganization meets Monday noon at the Bell street terminal with W T Christensen as president and W T Lincoln likely secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Br, Lamping
Port Commission
Lamping
Star
Seattle
Beattie
Pacific Coast
Commission
Bell St
W. T. Christensen
W. T. Lincoln
Public Market stalls list extensive goods and prices
A crowd of stalls lists items from produce to meat and groceries with prices per unit or sack. Notable entries include Royal White soap, Borden’s milk, Ghirardelli chocolate, and various fish, meats, and canned goods across multiple stalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Appien
Ghirardelii
Queen City
Burbank
Borden's
Building Owners Banquet Reelects Kinnear in Seattle
Roy J. Kinnear was reelected President of the Building Owners and Managers Association of Seattle at the annual banquet held at the New Washington Hotel Friday evening. More than 64 members attended, representing properties with an assessed valuation of 20 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy J. Kinnear
MD Managers’ Association of
Seattle
New Washington Hotel
Princess Patricia's Light Infantry First To Carry Canada Badge
The first Canadian regiment to bear the Canada badge on Flanders battlefields was Princess Patricia's Light Infantry, earning its historic distinction early in the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Flanders
Princess Patricia's Light Infantry
Small Craft Storm Warning Issued Saturday
A small craft storm warning was ordered displayed Saturday for coastal waters near Seattle. The advisory cautions mariners of expected high winds and rough seas, urging sailors to seek safe harbor and monitor updates.
Uniform port charges urged at coast association meet
At a Friday meeting of the Coast Association of Port Authorities, a uniform port charge proposal for all coast ports was urged with local condition adjustments. Resolutions will be sent to the January 17 San Francisco meeting for final action. W T Christensen spoke to the King County Democratic Club on Seattle port facilities and cargo handling policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Francisco
Coast Association of Port Authorities
W. T. Christensen
King County Democratic Club
Libel Filed Against U S Shipping Board Over Insult Claim
Jacob Lichtman sues the United States Shipping Board in federal court alleging injure and insult by crew members of the vessel West Keene during a return trip from Hawaii. He quotes that firecrackers were set off during a Christmas celebration aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Shipping Board
West Keene
Jacob Lichtman
Elmon Wienkr
Litchman
United States
Hawaii
Arrivals and Departures at sea February entries misspelled notes
Arrivals include Tacoma bound Mexican craft at 40 and m Fulton from British Columbia ports at 2 a m and Atias from Ketchikan via Prince Rupert. Chilliwack from British Columbia via Tacoma at 4 15 a m. Sailed Governor for San Pedro via San Francisco and Victoria at 11 a m. Nome City to San Francisco via Port Angeles at 10 p m. Eldorado to New Orleans via Acapulco and San Francisco at 6 49 p m. Northwestern southbound January 7. City of Seattle northbound January 7 at 3 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Fulton
Atias
Ketchikan
Prince Rupert
Chilliwack
Ftr
San Pedro
San Francisco
Victoria
Jefferson
Alaska
Nome City
San Prancisco
Port Angeles
Eldorado
New Orleans
Anacortes
Northwestern
Ketchikas
City of
Seattle
Wireless
Beattie
Leey Island
Arrow Point
Vessels in Other Ports Reported With Delays and Arrivals
A list of ships and routes with arrivals and departures across West Coast ports. Notable movements include the Pomona sailing to Seattle at 4 p.m. and the Norwood to Beattie at 7 p.m. from San Francisco, plus Admiral Sohiey arriving from Seattle at noon. Additional entries note sailings from Tacoma to Seattle and arrivals at Anacortes and Port Angeles with mixed routes through San Francisco and Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Pomona
Seattle
Norwood
Beattie
Admiral Sohiey
Tacoma
Chilliwack
Pritieh
Columbia
Anacortes
Orade
New Orleans
Haiboa
Beattle
Port Angeles
Streomelty
Geatthe
Coastal and Navy Movements Reported in January Notices
January 7 maritime notices list Beattie and Port Angeles positions, north and southbound routes, with several ships and straits named. Movements include Admiral Dewey Beattie to San Francisco, Pldridge Beattie to Yokohama, and multiple coastwise vessels near Wrangel and Cape Flattery, alongside dockyard names and shipyard facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval
Mobile City
Bhanghat
Seattie
Cape Flattery
Beattie
Ketchikan
Wrangel
Lincoln Rock
Admiral Dewey
San Francisco
Yokohama
Pioneer Resident Ella Mellor of Spokane Dies
Mrs Ella C Mellor a Spokane resident for 35 years died at Spokane at 9 am Saturday after two years illness from influenza age 76 She was born April 1 1858 in Sc edtz Wisconsin Survived by seven children Dr R M Mellor Dr F K Mellor L B Mellor W T Mellor Riddle Ore A M Mellor and Mia Duella Stirling Spokane C S Mellor Lethbridge Alta Burial planned at Mount Pleasant Funeral arrangements by Bonney Watson later announced
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella C. Mellor
Spokane
Washington
Scédtz
Wisconsin
R. M. Mellor
F. K. Mellor
Ll. B. Mellor
Seattle
W. T. Mellor
Riddle Ore
A. M. Mellor
Mia
Duella Stirling
C. 8. Mellor
Lethbridge
Alta
Mount Pleasant
Bonney-Watson Establishment
Oils Come Under Pressure on New York Market
On the New York market oils slumped after a higher start as traders pushed several oil issues down more than a point. Other sectors like rails and steels showed strength with U S Steel, Reading, Pan-American and Crucible among notable movers at opening and closing, while Mexican Petroleum fluctuated from 157 to about 154.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NUW
York
Jan
Atlantic Gulf
Crucible
New York Central
Pan-American
United States Steel
Anaconda
Baldwin
Baltimore & Ohio
Binelair
General Motors
Reading
International Paber
Asphalt
Studebaker
Mexican Petroleum
California Petroleum
American Woolen
United States Rubber
Grains Firm In Chicago Trade
Chicago grains firm on the Board of Trade with active buying and a higher close. Wheat led gains, March futures up 2 cents, March wheat to 1.73, provisions down, May and July futures mixed with small gains and opens showing marginal shifts. Corn and oats opened steady and closed higher in May and July contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jan
Craine
Trade Today
On & Good
Cate
Chicago Board of Trade
Lew More
Arnans
Amey
Priday
Chicago live stock market headlines and bids
Chicago auction figures show 8000 cattle and 1000 sheep traded. Cattle bids range with hogs around 69 56 to 69 65 and cattle settled near 61 75. Pigs commanded about 9.50 to 10.10 with feeders and cows in the mid 5s to mid 6s. Sheep offerings around 5.30 to 5.75 with various grades present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Owen
New York Coffee and Sugar Prices Listing
A brief New York city price list shows granulated sugar at seven and a half cents per pound and various coffee grades with per pound costs including Santos No 4 at around fourteen to fifteen cents. The note reflects market quotes for January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y
New York
Santos
Foreign Exchange Rates Open Steady In New York Markets
The report shows New York foreign exchange opening steady with variations across currencies. Sterling opens at 92.63, France 95 centimes, lire 84 centimes, mark 1.17, Canadian dollars 0.86, with slight changes noted and close values also listed for the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreign Exchange
New York
France
Denver Live Stock Market Delivers Higher Receipts
Denver January cattle receipts reach around 100 head with prices climbing. Steers and cows advance to about 7.50 to 7.75 per hundredweight, stockers and feeders near 4.50, calves around 4.50. Hog receipts total 106 with top at 9.75, hogs mostly higher. Sheep and lamb markets show gains with lambs around 9.0 to 9.5 and feeders about 7.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Jan
Portland Market Status in January report
Portland market notes show cattle receipts at 2 dollars per head with steady prices, hog receipts totaling 806 head and also steady. Sheep and butter prices listed as steady, cheese triplets and feed prices noted with small shifts. overall market described as steady and unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Jan
Strike Bill In Fight Moves To Reconsider
Washington senators report sudden shift as Poindexter antistrike supporters plan to block reconsideration. Senator La Follette gives notice to call up the motion in the Senate Monday if business allows, after opponents prepared to move to lay on the table the reconsid eration motion made December 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Jane
la Follette
Senate
Await Statement From Irish Leader
Dublin January 4 The fate of Anglo Irish peace talks hinges on the tone of Eamonn De Valera’s forthcoming official statement as president of the Irish republic. His first public utterance since returning from the United States is expected to reflect all Sinn Fein factions. The delay is to ensure he speaks for the entire Dail Eireann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Eamonn de Valera
Irish Republic
United States
de Valera
Sinn Fein
Dail Eireann
Dail Firann
Melancholy Gentleman in Oil Referenced by Mrs. Gnagge
In the Birmingham Age-Herald excerpt, a melancholy gentleman is described in oil as Mrs. Gnagge’s first husband who had once given the speaker an evil turn. The tale ends with him turning his face to the wall and dying.
Surplus of Lettuce Opens After Morning Shortage
Western ave produce market started with almost no lettuce then three cars arrived boosting supply. Lettuce sells at 2.25 per cage. cucumbers and tomatoes scarce as Walla Walla hot house season ends. Spinach price up to 1.75 per cane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Ave
Walla Walla
Vital Statistics Incomplete List Of Names And Licenses
A jumbled list shows births, marriages, and legal notices with numerous names and addresses. Entries include Kayaru M and Muiina R A births, and marriage licenses for Peromat, Amelia and others, with scattered Seattle and nearby locales.
Final Hearing on Dope Charges Scheduled
Final hearing on dope charges set for Theodore Caasidy and Jack Smith before United States Commissioner McClelland Saturday afternoon. George Spanoglie will be heard Monday on similar charges. All three men were turned over to federal authorities by the police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Caasidy
Jack Smith
United States
McClelland
George Spanogie
Sixty Seek U S Citizenship in Local Court
Naturalization hearings were held in United States district court before Federal Judge Neterer who returned from Bellingham. Sixty applicants faced final examinations, many graduates of city naturalization classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Neterer
Bellingham
Pershing Receives $21,000 Year Pay as General
General John J. Pershing earns a $21,000 annual salary in the United States Army with a $7,500 allowance for quarters heat and light. The figures reflect total compensation and housing support for the rank of general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Pershing
United States Army
New Officers Installed in Newsboys Union
George Ubly was elected president of the Newsboys union and formally took office Friday night. Also installed were Hugh Waldridge as vice president Ely Caston as recording secretary Tommy McCormick as financial secretary Hans Evers as business agent Bill Abrama as treasurer Delon Webb as sergeant at arms and Harry Campbell as guide. Trustees named were J. Myera Oky Stemnitz and N. F. Bergerson. The piece also notes the world’s largest rifle range at Valcarter camp Quebec, extending three and one eighth miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ubly
The
Newsboys’ Union
Hugh Waldridge
Ely Caston
Tommy McCormick
Hans Evers
Bill Abrama
Delon Webb
Atarmas
Harry Campbell
J. Myera
Oky” Stemnitz
N. FL. Bergerson
Bank Clearings and Balances by Seattle Tacoma Spokane
Bank clearings and balances listed for Seattle, Tacoma, and Spokane. Figures show totals for clearings and balances across each city, with miscellaneous numbers appearing for PrP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Tacoma
Spokane
Seiberling Rubber King Faces Biggest Lifespan Battle
New York reports Frank Seiberling, head of Goodyear Tire & Rubber, seeks $40 million refinancing amid a receivership suit by a minority stockholder. The 61-year-old Akron magnate, once farm boy to rubber king, plans to push through a restructuring while defending against litigation. His castle like home Stan Hywet in Akron underscores a wealth built from 1898 plant starts to international firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank Seiberling
Wall Mt
Seiberling
Wall St
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Goodyear
Selberling
Akron
Beiberjing
Rubber King
Lloyd George
Stan Hyat
Emory Vaut Seeks to Clear Default Judgment In Alaska Property Dispute
Emory D. Vaut asked Judge J. T. Ronald to set aside a default judgment won by Mollie J. Vaut to stop him and Maud Vaut from disturbing her possession of property. He claimed the mother gifted the property for her lifetime and invited them to live on the site in Juneau Alaska. Both sides cited a failure to agree between the mother and daughter‑in‑law as the core issue. The judge continued the case to Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory D. Vaut
J. T. Ronald
Mollie J. Vaut
Maud Vaut
Tis
Juneau
Alaska
Waut
Ronald
Father’s gifts reveal deeper bonds at nuptial vow
A social quip in Tit-Bits recalls a young couple where the wife notes expensive presents mark affection and the husband adds that a costly gift signaled being given away. The exchange sharpens the irony of material gesture versus true attachment.
Moonshiner Perez Found Guilty by Federal Jury
John Perez a Spaniard and moonshiner was found guilty by a federal jury on possession of a still and mash. His wife Josephine pleaded guilty last week and both face sentencing Tuesday. divorce actions and custody issues were noted as pending in state court and agents pressed divorce papers claimed to force signing away rights in a month-old son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Perez
Chias
Perez
Josephine
Iit
Willie Forbus
Josephine Perez
W. H. Beerman
London Weather Sparks Unseasonal Fruit Bloom Reports
London reports show mild weather effects on plant life from October through January. Rasberries, strawberries, roses, lavender and springs are arriving from gardens while a report notes an apple tree blossoming, indicating early spring signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Will leaves estate to sweetheart kin in Civil War vow
In Boston on January 8, Miss Sarah M. Kelley of Haverhill wills her entire estate to two relatives of her childhood sweetheart, Maj. Henry J. Dow, who fell at Glendale Virginia on June 30, 1863. She kept her vow to remain unmarried until death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Sarah M. Kelley
Haverhill
Maj
Henry
J. Dow
Glendale
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Japrice
Bbc
Dors
Westlake
Yakima
Ship News
U. S. Shipping Board
Tatoosh Island
Smith Cove
Eastern Leader
Maquan
Weert Martlend
Great Northern
Toyama Mara
Alameda
Santa Ana
Grand Trunk Terminal
Spokane Beil
Algonquin
Jonea
Admiral Goodrich
Str
Pacific Coast Coal Bankers
Griffan
Alaska Steamship
Skagway
Pacific Coast Eneineering Works
Lsconium
Weetward Ho
Nile
West Norranes
Connecticut St
Yoremtte Mtacy St
Burnside, Lander Et
Keenaeter Rod
Ison
Todd Drydocks
Osagumsick
Echr Columbia
Santa Alicia
Admiral Redman
Tenker Atlas Amon Yards
Roosevelt
Colman
Florace X
Baxter Lake Union
Hulla Abfilla
Abnoba
Abydos
Addison
Allenhurst
Ahmik
Anthon
Bayden
Bertrand
Bing Biecays
Black Wolf
Blanford
Celwin
Boughton
Pesuta
Puyallup
Cagacan
Capraria
Cardia
Centna
Charua
Chesterfield
Chaicia
Cineas
Cinyras
Corus
Cozlan
Cola
Clone
Elissa
Flectra
Endymion
Fort Manwiz
Fort Harrison
Fort Jackson
Fort Union
Imurka
Leots
Kitan
Heffernan Drydock
Valdes
Cordova
CG &G & Burveyor
Lydonia
Wenonah
Tux Cosmos
QMG Mifflin
Suquaminah
Puget Sound Bridge & Dredging Works
Patterson
Hull Rainbow
N. Y. Stock Exchange Burger
Wanning & Co
Second Avenue
Michlaw Clene Atchison and
Ti Amer
Amer Car & Pary
Amer International
Amer Sumatra
Amer Tel Acamathy
Amer
Baltimore & Obie
Baldwin Locomotive
Canadian Pacific
Central Leather
Tedrich Ts Ae
Kennecott
Lackawanna Teeee
Mesican Petroleum
Miscouri Pacific
Lee
New Haven
Northern Pacific Smu
Amer, Petroleum Su
Merce Arrow
Penn. Kknsay
Heplegi
Ath
Us Republic
Heek Island Rteeenee
Sinclair Ol
Hoothern Pacific Teemm
Souther Railway
Mtrombere Ee
Madebeher Tis
Willy Overland
Dreoek
Rapid Transit
Alscka- Juneau
Ies
Virginia
O. Enen
Whelreale Almande
Vaid Wheireale
T.tvs
Dreemet
Mega
Conor Seer
Reya Heras
Kayaru M
Wester Way
Maynard Ave
Frye
D. C
W. Halladay
Peterson
Frank
Bo Muiina
R. A
W. Stet
Pranklin
Charles
Firet Ave
Gronason
V. N
15Th & W
Rudolph
K. J
Diet
Saigut
P. J
Girl Smith
Ron
Ara
Peromat
Nick
di Docco
Amelia
Jonean
Earl C
Hannibal
Legal Martia
Kathleen
Legal Woodwa Charies H
Cannes
Gorman
Margaret F
Lee Kramer
David F
Boise
Idaho
Goff
Rachael
Clyde
Argane
Cal
Legal Knudson
Ethel Ruth
Legal Etherly
Mimmit T
Legal Swain
Adelaide
Legal Ness
Pdwin
Kent
Legal Hackell
Clara
Legal Hanven
Walter
Margaret
Guttormsen
Carl
Gig Harber
Alewick
Carrie
Handlin
David
Jacobson
Goldia
Oliver
Leonard H
Legal Dierbrauer
Otella Marie
Be- Oooo
Sylvence
Edward F
Legal Norman
Deanie
Gal
Caroline Hy
Port MacHahan
U. S
Valcarter Camp
Quebec
Rubber
Vention
Federation of Music Clubs
Charles N. Fitzgerald
New York City
New Air Police
Steen
Broadway
Fitzgerald
Moneytacoma
Ian
San Juan
Bellingham - Anacortes
Port Townsend
Hood Canal
Neah Bay & Way
PTT
Holman Dock
Marion
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