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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1919
Page
16
In Los Angeles on July 18 Harry New proclaimed his innocence after a grand jury indictment for the murder of his sweetheart Frieda Lesser. The court, led by Superior Judge Craig, overruled a defense demurrer and New pled not guilty as spectators watched.
In San Francisco on July 15 the coppersmiths voted to return to work Monday while wage talks with Pacific coast shipworkers proceed. The international union warned it may revoke the local charter if members do not resume work. The walkout began July 7 demanding $1 an hour, threatening plant shutdowns across several yards.
Telegraphic dispatch from Tom Hurlbut Multnomah County Sheriff says James Morley is wanted in Port Esse for larceny and embezzlement with bond set at Morley is accused of embezzling 500 in cash 2500 in Liberty bonds and stealing a car. He reportedly left Portland Sunday after the theft.
Benjamin Blarklund's plane engine failed at 1500 feet above Central Park forcing a forced descent. He was arrested for disturbing the grass and landing without a permit. Magistrate Ten Eyck suspended the sentence with a warning to avoid repeats.
A compact note highlighting how readers should associate advertising with The Star brand. It underscores a connection between local papers and commercial messaging, implying trust and visibility for sponsors.
Mrs J W Dragen reports emerald green garage doors stolen from 1130 Olympic Place. She says the culprits likely reside in Ballard and police are seeking the pair. The doors were destined for a garage at the address given.
A hearing on a removal order for John Worthington alias F H Woods to Chicago was set before US Commissioner R W McClelland Friday afternoon. He is sought by federal authorities on charges of bond thefts.
Marriages listed include John P. Wheeler and Edna Augusta Johnson of Seattle. George Alexander Dubuque and Lillian Viola White, 17, Seattle. and others in Seattle and across several states. Births note multiple July and June dates for couples in Seattle and surrounding areas. Divorces filed and granted in several pairs. deaths include Edward Carter and Louis Richardson among others with ages and addresses.
Mrs. Daniel Walker suffered a bruised leg after leaping from a City Express Co truck driven by L. G. Price during a collision with Bert Kanters’ car on Spokane avenue drawbridge. Price oversteered into Kanters’ vehicle as truck wheels dragged in tracks. Mrs. H. B. Anstead was thrown from a second express truck when hit broadside by a street car at King and Occidental avenues. driver Charles W. Rowe turned over crossing Occidental. Anstead sustained serious bruising. Eddie Hubbard will perform exhibition airplane flights at the Hildesheimer lodge picnic at Fortuna park on Sunday July 27.
In Seattle authorities are asked to locate Clara, 19, who left home Thursday to mail a letter and has not returned. Her mother, living at 6364 Rainier Ave, suspects an elopement with her fiancé Tony Kopovich of Fairfax and has requested police assistance. Clara wore black voile and black lace shoes when she left home.
A double launching begins Monday noon at the Skinner and Eddy yard with the Anchor and Ark Masonic association honoring the Eastern Star convention. The 9600 ton Elkridge will be christened by Mrs Emma C Ocobock followed 15 minutes later by the steamship Stanley sponsored by Miss Laura Emily Atrain of Pierre South Carolina.
Rolph & Co will appoint a local agent soon after absorbing the Gulf Mail line. The San Francisco incorporated company names R. H. K. Smith as general operating manager.
Portland Ore July 18 steamers Atagosan Maru Ko komo arrived Thursday schooner E H Meyer also arrived Mayfair moved to Westport Thursday night to load lumber tanker Argyl left for Oleum Thursday steamers Santa Barbara Electro left Thursday.
Cape movement report from TATOOAH ISLAND notes multiple vessels sighted and tracked. Entries include arrivals and departures at Seattle Vancouver Redondo and harbor calls, with vessels such as Niagara Admiral Watson President Yaklok and Windber among others listed with times and routes.
Four vessels, the Yaklok Ossagumsick City of Spokane and West Hepburn, are assigned to the Pacific Steamship Company for operation. The Yaklok and Ossagumsick will load flour for Europe while the Iconium will load flour for Europe under W C Dawson Co. The City of Spokane will carry cargo to the Orient.
The steamships West Henshaw and Eyota are scheduled to sail under Struthers & Dixon management early next week. The West Helix is expected to return in August. The Western Glen will load here September 7 for the Orient.
Three radio compass stations are under construction to aid navigation. One will be at Tatoosh, another at Dungeness, and a third on the San Juan Islands.
Frisco reports The China Mail steamer Nanking sailed for the Orient Thursday. The steamship Watruna under Capt Saunders arrived from London Norfolk Valparaiso and Antofagasta. Two sailing vessels head here with damaged rigging as reported by Arrapahoe and Alumna. Semmeltind will have a trial trip Saturday and will join Snetind and Trollind to Europe. The American Motor ship company operates the vessels with Capt N M Gram as representative.
The motorship W. 8. Burrows left Nagasaki on June 23 bound for Bristol Bay carrying Chinese coal. The vessel is owned by Libby, McNeilll & Libby and advices were received by the Pacific Steamship Company on Thursday.
The steamer Blakely of the Grace fleet will sail for the United Kingdom after completing coal. three other Grace ships the Adway West Isleta and West Islay are due to clear the port this month.
The wooden steamship Albert Metin tested in the bay on Thursday and will sail soon for Marshfield Oregon to load lumber for Cuba. Thorndyke Trenholme operate the vessel.
Aberdeen July 18 The steam er Svea came in from San Francisco on Thursday. The 4500 ton steamer Argylla, built locally, has been turned over to the Emergency Fleet corporation.
Loans on the New York Stock Exchange collateral, including a small amount of Liberty bonds, have reached more than 1.5 billion dollars, the highest point of the year, it was learned today.
The Admiral Watson and the Governor sailed Friday morning, while the Admiral Farragut is due from Alaska Friday night, signaling naval movement of the fleet.
A warning to housewives cites higher canning costs and wholesale fruit prices in Eastern Washington. Canners buy peaches and apricots at elevated rates, with retailers likely adding profits. Butter and eggs stay firm with possible early week advances.
A dense list of local market prices for vegetables fruits and related goods from various regions and suppliers. Items include Green, Cabbage, Carrots, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Apples, Lemons, Bananas, Oranges, and hundreds of price entries by weight, crate, box, or per dozen, with regional notes like Yakima Merced Sacramento and more.
8S. S. Niagara departed Vancouver on Thursday morning bound for the Antipodes, as reported from the port.
The Ferris type steamship Monette moved to Olympia to undergo caulking and repairs. The vessel’s relocation signals maintenance work expected to extend service life and readiness for upcoming maritime duties.
Irregular opening on the exchange with oils showing strength and steels softening. United States Steel traded around 11% and closed near 111% after volatile early and mid day moves, while Mexican Petroleum hovered near 196% with minor losses and Baldwin slipped to 114%. A total of 1,495,600 shares exchanged hands as market mood turned weak toward the close.
New York markets report coffee at 2340 per lb spot and Santos 28? per lb with cents. Sugar centrifugal quoted at 7.3? per lb. Data reflects New York trading on July 18.
Labor and crop growing conditions are bearish with Chicago Board of Trade futures easing. July corn opens at 1.92 and slides, September corn declines to about 1.89, oats also dip as marine and plant troubles weigh on markets and adjustments across futures reflect weaker demand.
Frisco market report lists butter at 67 to 63 cents per pound for firsts and extras, eggs at 64 1 2 cents per dozen, cheese at 33 to 26 cents per pound, and potatoes and oats with varied per cental prices. Includes river white onions and milo options with mixed quotes.
Denver market report notes 1 006 head cattle steady with steers at 11 to 14 50, cows and heifers 7 75 to 10 50, calves 11 60 to 14 50. Hog receipts 1 000 head steady to lower with top 21 60 and bulk 21 25 to 21 56. Sheep market steady.
Portland dairy and livestock market reports show cattle receipts at 62 head and sheep at 1,134 head. Prime cattle and hog prices range widely with steers from 10.11 to 11.26 and prime lambs around 9 to 12, while miscellaneous items like eggs, cheese, and butter quoted per pound and per dozen.
A detailed shopper note lists stall numbers and prices for groceries and produce at Westlake and Pike Place markets. Items include canned tomatoes 40¢, pork and beans 16¢, sugar 96¢ per 50 pounds, potatoes 12.25 to 25¢, butter 58¢ per pound, milk 25¢ a quart, and various meats, cheeses, and pantry staples with stall assignments and unit prices.
The steamer H. B. Lovejoy was sent to the Commercial Boiler works for its annual overhaul on Thursday.
The steamship Alaska of the Alaska Steamship Company cleared for the North on Thursday, signaling an active outbound voyage from port.
The steamers Solano and Avalon arrived on Thursday at Raymond Harbor while the David Evans and Taimalpais sailed. A lighthearted note suggests a girl's doubt about a young man's true intentions.
Bank clearings and balances reported for Seattle Spokane and Portland show totals of six million three hundred eleven thousand nine hundred forty five dollars and twenty five cents in Seattle and six hundred thirty two thousand nine hundred seventy dollars and zero cents in Spokane. Portland records include four million seven hundred twenty six thousand thirty dollars with nine hundred eighty thousand four hundred ninety two dollars in the final tally.
A fragmented price sheet lists items and stalls at a market or fair. It includes sugars, soaps, milk products, canned goods, fruits, and pantry items with specific prices and stall numbers such as Stall 3 for canning currants and Stall 21 for pork and beans.
The record lists salted or green calfskins and kip skins with various lot numbers, dry hides, dry calfskins, horse hides, wool products including clean ranch wool, and pelts with pricing notes. Also includes tallow and miscellaneous descriptions with incomplete OCR fragments.
Prestrud of 2819 25th Ave N offers reward for return of personal and naturalization papers stolen from his home Thursday. Thieves ransacked the house, took a black tin box with papers, a pocket watch, a wrist watch, small change and a stamps. loot from Roy Alden's Windsor Apartments on Sixth Ave and Union St.
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