Wall Street Thieves and the Habitual Criminal
Richard Spillane argues that habitual crime warrants harsher punishment, recounting the J Frank Lilly curb market swindle case in New York. The piece notes Lilly fled with a million dollars from 16,000 creditors, many women, and discusses the pattern of Wall Street fraud and the failures of the legal system to deter repeat offenders.
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Richard Spillane
America
The
Star
New York
J. Frank Willy
Lilly
Middle West
Rpers
J. Lilly
Wall St
George Graham Rice
J. Frank Lilly
House Goes Wilson Veto Alters Civil Appropriation
SHINGTON July 17 The president vetoed the civil appropriation bill objecting to the grant. War rehabilitation funding rose by eight million dollars to fourteen million with the board salaries trimmed. The president sought a total of eight million.
New Zealand Plans Pacific Trade Expansion
Premier Massey of New Zealand says trade with American Pacific ports will grow once ships are available and British contracts end. He notes seasonal reversal will aid fruit exchange and cites lumber demand while en route from the peace conference.
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Vancouver
B. C
New Zealand
Wm. F. Massey
Dominion
South Seas
Massey
Seattle Spirit Launched by J F Duthie Co
The steamship Seattle Spirit was launched Wednesday night by the J F Duthie Co named after the city of Seattle in gratitude for its Fourth Liberty Loan support. Speakers included Dr M A Matthews Mayor Ole Hanson and Frank Keenah. Mrs C S Wills served as sponsor for the vessel.
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J. F. Duthie Co
Seattle Spirit
Seattle
M. A. Matthews
Ole Hanson
Frank Keenah
C. S. Wills
Two More Vessels Going to Portland
Portland dispatch reports two more Shipping Board vessels to be assigned to Portland soon. The river boat Inland Empire sold at auction for 9500 dollars Wednesday. The long strike here is nearly ended with some men returning to work.
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Portland
Shipping Board
Inland Empire
Ten-Pound Minimum Set for Chinook Salmon
Astoria Oregon July 17 Packers urged to refuse Chinook salmon under ten pounds. Warden Larson said daily catches include 20,000 young salmon under 20 inches from the Columbia River, risking destruction of the industry if continued. Packers previously refused fish under 20 inches. A 20 inch salmon weighs about 3 1 2 pounds.
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Astoria
Ore
Warden Larson
Columbia River
Port Earnings Show Big Growth for Half 1919
Port earnings for the first six months of 1919 show a net gain of 132531.76 compared with 127572.32 for the same period in 1918. Receipts total 128068.07 less than 1918, but operating expenses declined and the ex percentage of revenue is 53 versus .877 in 1918.
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Matt H. Gormley
Seattle
U S Plans Pacific Cable Between Seattle and Vladivostok
Lieut. Commander Frank Luckel, district communication head for the 13th naval district, told Seattle Radio Engineers that the government contemplates building the North Pacific cable line between Seattle and Vladivostok. He outlined current wireless and cable systems.
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Frank Luckel
13Th Naval District
Seattle
Radio Engineers
Chamber of Commerce
Luckel
North Pacific
Vladivostok
Steamer Arrivals and Trade at Aberdeen Wharf
Aberdeen reports two steamers Charles Christensen and San Jacinto arrived yesterday while the Bushrod cleared on Wednesday. Fort Seward is loading 1,200,000 feet of ties at Wilson Bros.' mill, signaling busy shippings and timber trade activity.
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Aberdeen
Charles Christensen
San Jacinto
Bushrod
Fort Seward
Wilson Bros.’ Mill
Raw milk rises to 2.90 per cwt in local markets
Following butter gains, raw milk advances 15 cents to 2.90 per cwt with fair movement. Butter holds at sze for bricks while eggs stay steady. Bartlett pears arrive in first shipment Tuesday afternoon, quality praised and quickly sold at 5.25 per box.
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Sze
Price Paid Wholesale Dealers for Vegetables and Fruit
Merchants report wholesale prices for vegetables and fruit including beans cucumbers onions and tomatoes local and out of state origins. Also listed are fruits nuts dairy products butter cheese and grains with per unit and per ton rates and regional variations for California Oregon Washington and Utah markets.
Marriages and Divorces in Vital Statistics List
A long list records marriages between multiple individuals across Seattle Tacoma Snoqualmie and Beattie with ages and spouses. It also notes divorce suits and grants involving several couples, and lists deaths of various residents with ages and addresses.
Steamer El len Sinks Near Deer Island
Kelso reports the steamer El len sank near Deer Island on Wednesday and turned over as it went down. Local authorities begin search operations and rescue efforts are underway for any crew members.
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Kelso
Ellen
Deer Island
Niagara to Sail Thursday for the Antipodes
The steamer Niagara will depart Vancouver on Thursday bound for the Antipodes, the harbor report stated on July 17.
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Vancouver
B. C
Niagara
Shipping Man to Arrive From Orient About July 30
R. D. Pinheo of the Pacific Steam Ship Company is expected to arrive from the Orient around July 30. The visit highlights ongoing trade connections and the company's regional ventures.
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R. D. Pinheo
Pacific Steamship Company
Orient
Public Markets at PINT ST Stall 8 Feature Fresh Produce
Readable notes show stalls listing diverse market items from grapes at 10¢ and melons to fish like halibut and salmon, milk and cheese, canned goods, honey and pickles. Numerous prices indicate a bustling market with multiple stalls including Stall 157 111 14 9 22 24 to 105 192.
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Stalin
Carnation
Borden
Red Seal Grocery
Annex
Libby
Snider's
SAIL FOR WALES ON THE SCHOONER MR WHITNEY
The schooner Mr Whitney will depart Tacoma on Thursday bound for Swansea Wales. The voyage advertises wool and pelts including medium wool at 1.60 per unit and short wool at 1.00 per unit with various goods listed in the cargo notes.
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Wales
Mr. Whitney
Tacoma
Swansea
New York Stock Report July 17 Opens With Strength
New York stocks opened firm with United States Steel at 1124 up 4 while American Sugar rose to 140% up 4. Reading advanced to 93 up 1 and Mexican Petroleum to 209 up 2 as market mood improved. Reading hit a new high while Southern Pacific surged to 110 and Studebaker rose to 113% amid cautious sentiment on profits.
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Ail Lanuen
United States Steel
American Bugar
Reading
Mexican Petroleum
Ainelair
Bethlehem Steel “Rr
New Haven
Marine
Noldere
Billa
Reall Group
Frisco
St. Paw Common
Southern Pacific
Royal Dutch
New York Central
St. Paul Common
Gig
Studebaker
New York Markets Coffee and Sugar Prices Reported
New York markets report coffee at 7. Tac per pound Santos at 284cc per pound sugar centrifugal at 7.280 per pound. Brief commodity snapshot for traders.
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New York
Santos
Denver Market Report cattle and sheep prices slip
Denver market report July 17 shows cattle receipts 800 head with gains or losses mixed. Steers around 11.60 to 14, cows and heifers 7.50 to 10, calves 12.90 to 14.50. Hog receipts light with top at 21.90 and most sales 21.50 to 21.75. Sheep receipts 2,000 with lambs 16.60 to 17.25 and ewes around 7.75 to 8.50.
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Denver
Calven
lSe
Chicago Market Implements Downward Grain Prices Amid Crops News
Chicago reports generally favorable crop updates and weather as grain futures decline on the Board of Trade. July corn opens at 1.92, down 14 cents, with September and later contracts easing and then fluctuating amid exchange rate effects and harvest progress.
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Chicago
Uly Oates
Sie
Lord Suly
S.s
Frisco Market Report describes July food prices in San Francisco
San Francisco market report lists prices for butter eggs cheese potatoes onions oats and related produce. Entries show extras firsts and per unit or per cental pricing with variations by origin and grade.
Portland Market Report From July 17 Receipts and Prices
Portland market report shows cattle receipts 77 head with steady tone. Good to choice steers range 10 to 11.25 dollars. cows and heifers 5 to 7.60. calves 9 to 11.50. hogs receipts 155 head steady with prime mixed 22 to 22.25. sheep 95 head steady with prime lambs 12.50. butter 4.54 per lb. cheese 3.7 to 3.9 per lb. broilers 22 to 30 cents per lb.
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Portland
Limit on apprentices in Washington phone firms set
Olympia July 17. The industrial welfare commission capped apprentices at 25 percent of total tele phones company workers, ending unlimited hiring at below the 13.20 minimum wage. Garment plants were also limited to 25 percent, denying a 50 percent request.
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Olympia
Industrial Welfare Commission
Metal Trades Seek $1 Hour Base Wage Coastwide
Coast district council and international officers begin informal talks to set a national standard for metal trades. They expect a basic wage of one dollar per hour to replace the Macy award as sessions open Monday.
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San Francisco
Hanson Urges Seattle School Bond Vote
Mayor Hanson appeals to Seattle voters urging support for a July 22 special election on school bonds. He cites growing population, need for more school houses, better facilities, and higher education standards, urging turnout and approval of the school board's plan.
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Seattle
Hanson
Liberty Victory
Macfarlane & Hall
Lowman
Eil
Jefferson Arrives with 167 Passengers
The Alaska Steamship Company's liner Jefferson reached port on Wednesday carrying 167 passengers. Local officials and harbor crowds welcomed the vessel and its travelers.
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Jefferson
Alaska Steamship Company
Penny Inscribed Cirencester Brings $850 at Sale
A London penny inscribed Cirencester sold for 850 dollars at a public sale of coins and medals in London. The auction featured other coins and metal tokens.
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London
Cirencester
Woman Listens Closely Ahead of Expected Marriage Proposal
A woman proves attentive and patient as she awaits a marriage proposal, showing calm interest and readiness for the momentous question. The scene centers on anticipation and emotional preparation for a life event.
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