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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1920
Page
7
Edwin D. Rider reports that a Western rail car shortage could delay Kansas wheat shipments, risking coal and food movement. Railroads warn 50,000 cars needed are not available, gridlocking wheat exports as Eastern cities face looming coal famine and rising prices. Four dollar wheat is predicted amid 135 million bushels statewide.
Templeman charged with grand larceny after allegedly holding back funds in a Planters AFP purchase. Prosecutor Fred C. Brown says Yom Paputchis testified he gave Templeman 500 as a deposit and that Templeman misappropriated 150. The case centers on a recent vehicle deal and alleged agent activity.
Bird B. Comrada files a divorce complaint praising that William L. Comrada tried to sell household furniture and insisted on visiting with other women. The couple reportedly married in 1914.
A fragmented directory page lists attorneys at law including ALTL established firms and patent attorneys, plus services such as certified public accountants, chiropractors, collateral loans, jewelry loans, insurance, painting, piano tuning, plumbing, rug weaving, and other small businesses. It provides addresses on Burke Building, Second Ave, and nearby streets with contact points like Main 390 and Elliott numbers.
Tide readings report high and second high tides for Seattle area vessels. Data lists times and heights in feet with references to local harbors and minor fluctuations suitable for mariners and dock operations.
Nippon Yusen Kai changes the Suwa Maru timetable for the year after a onboard fire. Voyage 18 ends at Nagasaki for repairs. Voyage 19 arrives Seattle August 27 then sails September 11. Kashima Maru voyage 21 departs Seattle October 5 for Kobe October 24. Suwa Maru voyage 18 ends Kobe November 6 and Seattle November 24. Suwa Maru then ends at Seattle December 20 after Nagasaki November 27 departure.
Canadian and Japanese mail routes face delays as Victoria and Canadian Pacific officials are pursued for an arrangement to move Orient bound mail from Japanese vessels to Canadian Pacific liners. Warren C. Van Dervoort seeks conference with CP officials to restore faster service for American to Orient mail.
N Sumner Myrick vice chairman of the committee on ocean transportation at the U S chamber of commerce announced that the shipping board will have 6000 vessels under its control when its building program is completed. He said the shipping board is the largest ship operating concern in the world and will build up a strong foreign market.
Ships arrive and sail from Seattle on July 14 to 17, listing vessels Admiral Rodman Morning Star Statesman President Evana and others. Port entries include Vancouver Beattie and Yokohama bound routes with arrivals at Tacoma San Pedro and San Francisco. Naval movements report wireless alerts and Pacific destinations, with multiple dock and yard berths noted in Seattle.
Trading at the New York Stock Exchange opened with mixed gains led by Crucible Steel and United States Steel while other issues showed limited movement. Prices faded into a dull session with small volume and narrow changes, though some shares like International Paper and Baldwin posted modest gains.
First tragedy plums, grown in California and similar to Italian prunes, arrived on Western ave. Saturday with crates selling from 3.25 to 3.50. Bartlett pears from California appeared at 6.50 to 7 a box while cantaloupes dropped due to oversupply. Sweet corn from Wapato, Washington appeared at 7 a crate. Butter and egg prices held firm with no price advances.
The notice lists meat quotes and market prices across California regions. It includes per pound prices for various meats, local hothouse items, and farm produce eras, with specific figures such as veal, pork, lamb, and dairy goods. It reflects regional commodity rates and shipper payments.
Chicago July 17 grain markets fell as favorable crop reports weighed on futures. Wheat led declines with December at 2.63, March steady, corn and oats likewise slipped. Provisions eased but followed broader weakness in grains as harvest yields appeared strong.
New York July 11 coffee and sugar quotes show Noe and Raw varieties with price per pound. Chicago reports cattle, hogs, sheep receipts with prices and market directions. New York July 17 foreign exchange irregular opening with bid asks. San Francisco rates for butter cheese and eggs. Denver July 17 cattle hog receipts with top prices and general market status.
The Anti Japanese League passes resolutions denouncing Mayor Caldwell's veto of the garbage ordinance. Frank K Kannak, secretary treasurer, told The Star the ordinance would have boosted local hog raising and invaded the industry, a claim the league says the veto would have harmed.
Thirteen tenants of San Telmo Apts at 1800 Minor are angry after Occidental Bakery autos reportedly tune up at 5 a.m. The proprietor told police Saturday he wants the morning noise stopped.
A man identified as Dangle lay on a parking strip near EB Whitson’s house at 410 Royst. last night causing concern. Whitson believed a prowler was present and motorcycle officers were summoned to respond to the incident.
Washington reports unofficial estimates show about 3.6 million workers affected by labor disputes in the year ending June 30 1920. About 1.065 million workers in 800 mediation cases were recorded by the conciliation bureau led by Hugh Kerwin. Wage losses total roughly 175 million dollars with average wages five dollars and ten days lost per worker.
The Post Office Department invites bids for four air mail routes to be operated with the transcontinental air mail system. Uncle Sam will pay owners to use idle airplanes for mail carrying as part of the new operation scheduled within months.
A burglar entered the apartment of Mrs. Snyder at Kenilworth Apartments 1420 Eighth Ave while she bathed last night and stole a watch a handbag a pair of nose glasses and several minor pieces of jewelry.
Department of Justice officials announced Saturday morning the arrest in Spokane of Roy Bishop, a former Seattle transfer man, for alleged violation of the Mann Act.
A pasted market page lists stalls 14 22 26 and more with halibut, red snapper, salmon, ling cod, sardines, beans and canned goods. Prices like 37¢ can red Alaska sockeye, 16¢ 0. Kimberley. Numerous dairy and pantry items include Campbell's soups, Evaporated milk and sugar.
Hollin C Ayres director of publicity for the Zelierbach Paper Co of San Francisco and a former vice president of the Associated Advertisers of America denounced dishonest advertising. He warned it would wreck public confidence and harm legitimate business if not stopped. West Coast vice president W P Strandberg of Portland spoke. Frank M Radford presided.
A group of 36 alien radicals awaits deportation after federal hearings. The larger roundup, begun in Seattle last January, involved over 300 suspects. Thirty of the original 48 held for federal investigation were ordered out, with five later to be expelled for other reasons. The current party will go to Portland, then a cross country train to Ellis Island under guard.
The United States railway labor board will start hearings July 27 on wage demands by 10,000 express employees. The group seeks a 20 cent per hour raise in train service, aligned with wage awards to railroad trainmen to be announced Tuesday.
Finance notes show 1920 federal treasury disbursements at 23.441 billion dollars and a national income around 76 billion. Ship production remains high but down from 1919 peaks while rail rate hearings loom large. Industry signals warn of a retail slump with big price cuts and rising labor union strength amid expected higher voter turnout. Basil M.
John M. Epler longtime Seattle figure and builder of the Epler block 813 Second Ave died Friday in his rooms. He was 83 and active in politics as a Democrat. Funeral services were held at Bonney Watson's. The item notes his influence in legal circles and local development.
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