Railroads Claim Government Over Wartime Labor Costs
Washington July 5 railroads press demand for 1 250 000 000 in wartime labor claims against the government asserting insufficient maintenance spending by the federal rail admin They contend wartime crews were more efficient than peacetime unions and seek settlement estimates range from 40 to 60 percent of the claimed total with potential government exposure of 500 000 000 to 750 000 000.
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Washington
Davis
Victoria-Port Angeles sailing race results disputed
In the Victoria-Port Angeles contest Captain Hutcheson’s Gazeka led at the line but was later disqualified. The Adelphia of Vancouver finished second and the Minerva of Vancouver third, with unclear heat results after time allowances.
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B. C
X . Hutcheson
Gazeka
Victoria-Port Angeles
Altho
Adelphia
Vancouver
Minerva
Van
Truck Drivers Urged to Prevent Street Littering
Notice served on haulers and fuel firms warns that arrests will follow if debris from trucks continues to litter streets. Charles R. Case notes continued damage from heavy cargo and falling obstacles. Washington reports that the controller of the currency issued a call for national bank condition as of June 30.
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Charles R. Case
Washington
Public Market assortments and price listings across stalls
A fragmented market ledger lists numerous stalls with assorted groceries and prices. Items include butter at 38¢, cream cheese 25¢, celery and peppers, wax beans, sardines, beef cuts, salmon, coffee, sugar, milk, and baking supplies from Westlake and Pike Place stalls, with several price notes and product lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westlake
Campbell's
Ship News Tides in Seattle
Mariners record tides and sea levels in Seattle harbor with times noted for high and low tides. Observers document second high tide at 6:48 pm and second low tide at 10:04 am, with corresponding measurements and nautical implications.
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Seattle
Salvage coin split for Toyo Kisen Kaisha wreck crew
One third of a $96 000 salvage claim will be shared by the crew of a Japanese recutting vessel for the Toyo Kisen Kaisha Kaisha Maru salvage in Yokohama harbor. They face a July 11 court appearance to show cause why they should not be rewarded. Two boats will be auctioned July 12 by the U S marshal. The Chil Heathe and Katherine R were noted with prior sale values. A separate receiver's report in a bankruptcy case was filed in federal court. Weather at Tatoosh Island shows rising barometer and cloudy skies with a light wind.
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Shipping Board
Weasel Weat
Yokohama Harbor
Arrivals and Departures July 5 1910 including ocean routes and ports
A dated list of ship arrivals and departures across multiple ports for early July, detailing vessels such as Princess Ene Admiral Dewey Spokane Clemence C Moree Lake Gunal and others with routes to Seattle Vancouver New York Beattie and Yokohama. The note includes Hongkong Kobe Yokohama and San Francisco passages with ships and times. A second brief reports Tokyo denying the Anglo Japanese alliance as directed against America.
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Princess Ene
Ocean Falla
Victoria
Nome
Admiral Dewey
San Pedro
Spokane
Alaska
Clemence C. Moree
New York
Lake Gunal
Galveston
Vancouver
Chas HM. Cramp
Hongkong
Agathia Maru
Seattle
Kobe
Beattie
Yokohama
Darkal
Reston
Tesan
Beattie New
Seattie Arived
Motership Canada
Andrea Leckenbech
Queen
Forest King
Forest Friend
North Pacific Porta San Francisco
Jetr
Podam
Tokyo
America
Mexican Oil Shares Fold on Tax Rumors Drive
In New York trading Mexican Petroleum slid to a new yearly low amid reports a Mexican export tax may be cut or repealed. The market as a whole weakened with Pan-American Life, United States Rubber and other issues dropping from opening quotes before a brief recovery in late trading.
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New York
Obregon
Companion
Tampico Fielda
Mexican Petroleum
United States
United S States Steel
Canadian Pacific
General Motors
Bethlehem "Il
Texas
Big Decline in Grain Values Reported in Chicago Trade
Canadian Northwest and Dakota rains plus heavy offers sent Chicago grain prices sharply down. July wheat opened 1.19, closed down 1 cent. September wheat fell from 1.19 and closed down. July corn and September corn also declined. oats and cash wheat varied with receipts and city prices listed. Livestock markets mixed with hogs steady to higher, cattle steady, sheep up modestly. San Francisco produce and New York foreign exchange figures noted.
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Chicago
Canadian Northwest
Dakotas
U S Gunboats Sent to Tampico to Guard Oil Fields
The Navy announced two gunboats, the Sacramento and Cleveland, were sent to Tampico Mexico to guard oil fields after Standard Oil withdrew tankers amid Obregon’s 25 percent export tax. The move follows fears of unrest in the oil region. In Arizona, a flood report from Yuma Valley shows the levee situation unchanged with damage estimated at 1 million dollars.
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Tampico
Mex
Denby J
Standard Oil Company
Denby
Sacramento
Cleveland
Cristobal
Canal Zone
Galveston
Standard Oil
Somerton
Ariz
Yuma Valley
Alaska Narrowly Reaches Astoria After Storm Lashes Coast
The steamer Alaska arriving at Astoria after a two day northwest gale off the Oregon coast. Nineteen hours overdue and engines in bad condition, suspected sabotage before leaving San Francisco. Ship to be towed to Portland, passengers sent by rail inland.
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Astoria, Or
Northwest
Oregon Coast
Alaska
San Francisco
Amundsen in Seattle Before North Ocean Return
Capt Amundsen arrives in Seattle from Nome after a voyage collecting magnetic and meteorological data and soundings in the Arctic. He plans to return to the North next year and has adopted two Siberian children, Camelia and Cakonita, who will sail to Norway for education.
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Real Amundsen
Seattle
Nome
North Country
Amundsen
Inga
Northwest
Siberia
Norway
Fresides
Camelia
Cakonita
Liner Niagara Arrives Victoria With 65 Crew and 465 Passengers
The Canadian Pacific Australian liner Niagara docked at Victoria B C with a crew of 65 and a passenger list of 465 including Very Rev Dr J R Hertz chief rabbi of the United Hebrew congregation of the British empire.
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Victoria
B. C
Niagara
J. R. Hertz
United Hebrew Congrestion
British Empire
Prices Steady as Seattle Wholesale Produce Market Opens
The Seattle wholesale produce mart opened with dull trading as prices edge down for several items. Cantaloupes crate prices fall 25 to 76 cents with crates at 4 dollars, 3.50 for ponies, and 2 for rate. California figs drop to 1.60 to 1.75 a box and Merced tomatoes move at 3.26 a lug. California yellow onions rise to 1.25 per wack, green peas scarce, butter in strong demand, and the strawberry market firmer on small receipts ahead of the season finish.
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Seattle
California
Merced
Cal
Strawberry Mart
Emall
Rotarians Place Wreaths in France at Arc de Triomphe
American Rotarians laid wreaths on the unknown French soldier’s tomb at the Arc de Triomphe. Marshal Joffre welcomed the delegation at a luncheon in the Hotel du Pavilion.
Galli-Curci Honeymoon in Minnesota Gingham Life
Galli Curci and husband Homer Samuels enjoy a quiet honeymoon at their Minneapolis suburb home. The opera star, with a 350000 annual income, gardens in gingham, notes birdsong from nearby firs and orioles, and plans a future spent with husband, birds, and flowers.
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ST. Louis Park
Minn
Homer
Can You Afford One Electric Water Heater Deal
A notice proclaims a special rate of $5.50 per 1000 watts per month for homes with electric water heaters. The offer highlights affordable power for heating needs and aims to entice customers to switch or install electric systems.
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del Monte
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First National Bank of Chicago
Rogers Brown & Co
Weather Bureau
Tatoosh Island
Manukal
Weasels
Smith Cove
Silver State
Keystone State
Edmore
Wenatchee Bell Street
Morrta, Bailey
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Redondo
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Admiral Rodman
Union Pacific
Pacific Coast Engineering
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Swiftcore
U.S
T. Heather
Uv. & Shipping
Moveringe
St- Iconium
Anna BE. Morse
Weetward Ho
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Dei Rosa
Hartland
Independent Fishing Co
Gassohr King and Wing
East Waterway Dock & Warehouse
West Leon
Todd Dry Docksa
Admiral Mayo
Weat Jester
Effingham
Drummond Lighterage
Alas Ames
Roogrvelt
The
First National Bank of Seattle
M. A. Arnold
D. Fisher
Fisher Flouring Mills
Alexander
Pacific Steamship Company
D. H. Moss
C. A. Philbrick
H. W. Rowley
Billings, Montana
Thomas Bordeaux
Mason County Logging Co
Maurice McMicken
Awick
McMicken
Ramsey & Rupp
Patrick McCoy
Hervey Lindley
Foreign Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
En. Manning & Co
Mexico
Portland
Golden Gate
Capt.amundsen
Vancouver Island
West Coast
Princess
Peet of Wester Way
Vanever
B.C
Canadian Pacific Rockies
Trans-Canada Limited
F. L. Stourdem
Plutarca
Seattle National Bank
State of
Goterager i. Wash
Paso
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Sassen
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Prattia
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Rialto
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ANTIR
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Maerua
Alpernoon Manor
Ballingar
Evprett
Everett
Mount Vernon
Bellingham
Pacific Northwest Traction Co
de Laure
MT. Vernon
Burlington
Sedro-Woolley
Anacortes
Seattle & A m
San Juan Islands
Meattie
Georgia
Port Stanley
Orcas
Deer Harbor
East Sound
Friday Harbor
Arlington
Granite Falls
Hartford
Lake
Sixth Ave
Cane
Frederick & Nelson's
Anderson
Henry C. Anderson
Pacific Coast
Boneyson
Hines
Northern Commercial Company
Ozme
Tierra Biz
Calman Dock Fort Etat
Tacoma Safity O Errea
Port Angeles
Bellingham - Anacortes
A.M
EAH Bay & Way Port
Fog
el Deal
Coleman
Marion ST
Aie Tesla
Bank For Savings
Pine St
Fourth Ave
Canada
Northland
Dominion
Continental Limited
Mt. Robson
Jasper Park
Edith Cavell
Prince
Algaks
Land of Beauty
Mesntela
Oalage
Plas
Paul
Boston
New
Canadian National Railways
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
J. F. McGuire
Scond
Seattle, Wash
Canadian NationalRailways
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