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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1920
Page
7
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Ballard plans a community celebration this evening starting at 7 20 p with music and singing. The policemen’s band and Francis Russell will lead the outdoor sing as residents gather for a large pageant and prior events include a community dinner and Christ and New Year festivities attracting over a thousand people.
Washington reports workers resisting pension schemes. Employed men fear compulsory retirement and pension deductions, with some facing $720 yearly pensions after twenty to thirty years. Congressmen label the system unjust as protests grow over a 2 percent salary contribution.
A labor convention adopts a resolution accusing Attorney Palmer and the Justice Department of neglecting prosecutions of seers and high profile criminals. It calls on the attorney general to halt prosecutions and pursue profiteers instead, criticizing department actions as contrary to the Constitution.
London newspapers report wide anger over plans to tear down 19 churches and sell the sites to banks and commercial interests. The campaign to sacrifice churches for site value has developed over several years according to observers.
A shipment of dolls made by junior Red Cross workers in Mooresville North Carolina for European children was sent by mistake to ex service men convalescing at Otten North Carolina. The reply says the dolls gave merriment and real pleasure to the men, and that the error would not be regretted.
Spokane reports the labor federation delegates in Chicago chose Harlin to represent Washington at the labor party convention. They approved a substitute urging fair enforcement of the criminal syndicalism law, called to release unjustly imprisoned workers, and favored electing honest officials. Planks for a minimum wage for women and a national education department were endorsed.
Berlin reports that all foreigners arriving at German hotels must settle bills in either their home currency or German money. A 300 percent surcharge is applied. The policy affects travelers and wartime guests staying at German hotels.
No major shift in finances as trade pressures linger. Railroads and the railroad labor board are seen as keys to economic balance, with the federal reserve slow to ease credit until traffic improves. Analysts note Britain’s banks weaken while American banks remain stronger, and railroads face heavy deficits under government guarantees.
John B. Pratt of the National Coal Association reports only slight relief since the Interstate Commerce Commission issued a one day priority on coal cars June 21. Railroads show lax adherence and divert cars to other goods while sand gravel and autos claim supply, with real shortages remaining at mines outside the deep south. Tangible improvements are hoped for as the commission tightens enforcement in the coming days.
The American vessel Charles F E Moody burned to the water's edge at Bristol Bay Alaska signaling a total loss. Operated by Northwestern Fisheries Co the ship was a mainstay of the fleet and its loss will be felt by over 200 fishermen sent to Bristol Bay on April 20 1920 per Merchants' Exchange records. Captain Haskell commanded the 1734 net ton ship.
Gunt Peterson pleaded guilty to man slaughter in the death of 61 year old Lucinda Case. He was fined 1000 dollars by Superior Judge Mitchell Gilliam after running her down drunk at Fremont Avenue and Motor Place on April 6. Relatives of Mrs Case urged no jail time or fine in a letter to Prosecutor Fred Brown.
Edward Holland age 31 escaped death after falling from a telephone pole in Toledo on July 3. He was severely burned by an electric fire but was caught by fellow workman John Deppe who aided his fall.
In Shanghai on a July day, a college cheer proclaims demand for wives with large feet as bound feet decline. The chant notes a shift from traditional foot binding, once a prerequisite for marriage, toward changing social norms among Chinese youths.
A gold and silver watch were stolen from George W. Johnsons home at 2810 34th Ave. last night by a burglar, police report a theft in progress.
Market stalls list diverse groceries with prices including Carnation milk 1 can 7c, Del Monte beans 2 cans 9c, Lipton tea 1. The sale notes various fresh produce and seafood such as potatoes 4c lb, fresh cod 25c lb, red snapper 26c lb, and salmon 26c lb. Shows daily stock and discount items across stalls 11 to 192.
Pre holiday demand from retailers and restauranteurs drove a record day on Western Ave. Strawberries bananas and watermelons sold out early, with melons expected later and cantaloupes arriving at the last moment. New potatoes stayed strong and butter and eggs held firm with a likely price rise next week.
Reported tides for Seattle on Saturday include first low tide at 12:20 am at 6.6 ft, first high at 6:00 am at 8.6 ft, second low at 7:02 pm at 6.08 ft, and second high at 7:14 pm at 11.9 ft.
Report from Denver on July 4 shows cattle receipts of 200 head with prices 60 cents to $1 lower. Steers bring $10 to $12, cows and heifers $6 to $10.25, stockers and feeders $7 to $9. Hoge receipts six head with steady market. Sheep receipts 6,500 head with market steady. lambs $14, ewes $14.00? The fragment notes mixed figures and unclear lamb and ewe prices.
A dated listing shows wholesale prices for fruits and dairy products along with livestock and grain figures. Items include apricots, bananas, cantaloupes, cherries, strawberries, watermelons, almonds, and various seedling types, plus dairy products such as creamery cheese and butter. Livestock quotes cover beef, veal, lamb, and poultry, while grain and feed prices list corn, oats, meal, and wheat per ton.
Seaport log lists ships arriving and departing on July 2 with times from 7:40 AM to 7:46 PM. Vessels include Admiral Goodrich from Anchorage, Admiral Hebree from San Pedro, Gedney from Southeastern Alaska, Africa Maru for Tacoma, Toyohashi Maru for Hong Kong, and Cartona for Neuvitas and Nite Cuba, with routes via Vancouver Victoria and Port towns.
Fragmented market notation lists prices for poultry and cheese items with various grades and units. Mentions California flats cheese and several bird products with per dozen and per pound pricing, plus garbled foreign terms.
A compilation of ships arriving and sailing from Pacific ports including San Francisco Seattle Port Townsend Victoria and Vancouver with names such as Hagman Admiral Dewey Admiral Farragut and Bol ton Castle and ports of call Hongkong Liverpool and Beattie. Times July 2 3 4 and port movements are recorded.
Wireless Canadian Government reports traffic and positions of vessels around Victoria, Beattie, Chatham, Milbank Sound, Queen Milbank, San Pedro, Mukilteo, and Seattle. Entries list ship names like Apex, Alameda, Idaho Everest, City of Spokane, Henry Villard towing, and routes toward San Pedro Yokohama Ketchikan with times and distances.
Port records list vessels at Seattle docks including Kashima Maru at Great Northern pier, Bergen and Panes Bellet at Pier 12 and Pier 16, with Broston UT terminal and Admiral Goodrich at Pier A. Also noted are Pacific Court Engineering works at Lake Pilbert and multiple ships at various drydocks and terminals including Eastern Guide End Waterway terminal and Providencia.
Collier's Weekly urges both major parties to back a land policy aiding family farmers. The proposed plank favors land loans for new and existing owners, shifting taxes from active farmers to landholders and idle holdings. The Star endorses Collier's stance and directs readers to the Classified Page for farm listings.
Tacoma reports a resident filed a $5 claim against a murdered man’s estate for calling the doctor after the fatal shooting. The claim was denied by the administrator. The note remarks on hard-heartedness and costs involved in such matters.
In San Francisco on July 3 an official ban barred chewing cigars in the auditorium. A clerk announced that smoking was prohibited and that chewing an unlit cigar was prima facie evidence of intent to violate the rules. A broad chested fireman stood beside him as guards warned smokers and chewers would be ejected.
Abraham Simpson, 40, colored, was arrested Saturday by Secret Service operatives for offering a raised bank note from 2 to 20 in payment for two handkerchiefs to a Chinaman. A preliminary hearing before U S Commissioner R W McClelland was held. Simpson is held in $500 bonds for final hearing July 7.
In a Saturday city incident, eleven people were arrested for possessing excessive alcohol between midnight and noon. Oscar Wallen, 53, a laborer, was the sole one who offered to share his joy with police, a proposal that was declined by the booking officer.
Gambie Ledlew announces a fleet of Sunday to Friday trips from Kingston and Hood Cans with popular pricing. Passengers must arrange their own landing, assume all risk, and wear appropriate apparel. Tickets at Colman Deck office open 6:30 am to midnight, fares and schedules subject to change.
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