Unemployment rises across country in June report
The Department of Labor reports a 3 percent national rise in unemployment for June. Based on 1.6 million workers from 1,428 firms in 65 centers. Atlanta led with a 17 percent gain, while Peoria Illinois saw the largest drop in employment at 34 percent.
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Department of Labor
Atlanta
Sioux City
Iowa
Toledo
Ohio
Yonkers
N. Y
Paterson
N. J
Los Angeles
Brockton
Mass
Omaha
Neb
Fall River
Kansas City
Denver
Peoria
San Francisco
Syracuse
Cleveland
Hohenzollerna
American Federation of Labor
Seattle Jobs Improve as Unemployment Falls in 39 Cities
A regional report shows Seattle and 38 other cities including Washington D C posting a 3 percent rise in employment. The data reflects improving labor market conditions across multiple metropolitan areas.
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Seattle
United States
Washington, D. C
Washington State Fair to feature industrial exhibits in Yakima
H P Vermilye of Yakima announced the Washington State Fair will run September 19 to 24 in Yakima with a focus on industrial displays. He urged Western Washington residents to visit, camp on the grounds, and see apples from Yakima Wenatchee and Eastern Washington.
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Washington
Yakima
Pacific Northwest
H. P. Vermilye
United States
Puget Sound
Vermiltye
Seattle street car lines post strong June earnings
The June net profit for Seattle street car lines reached 20,595 after 149,412 gross and 56,719 depreciation and interest charges. City officials hailed the result as evidence the system is on solid financial footing, noting over 6,000,000 paying passengers carried in June.
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Seattle
Caldwell
Maiy
Five volunteers sought to sail for Maud rescue voyage
H H Hammer of Universal Shipping and Trading says only five volunteers remain for the relief ship to depart for the Bering Sea around July 20 to save the Arctic exploration vessel Maud commanded by Roald Amundsen. Also noted is the denial of eight Hatta and five other Japanese claims of coerced document seizure by immigration officials. A bucket of clams accompanies a traditional Japanese wedding gift.
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H. H. Hammer
Universal Shipping and Trading Company
Bering Sea
Maud
Roald Amundsen
Hatta
Boating and Shipping Notes From Seattle Harbor
Two alleged booze running boats were sold at auction by the United States marshal. The unnamed Canadian gas launch was bought by Robert Therand of 1601 Western Ave for 75 dollars. The launch Anna was sold to Pete Saltman for 220 dollars. Weather reports detail tides and near shore vessels at Tatoosh Island with arrivals including the Ohioan and the Luckenbach. Casualties include the Effingham after steering gear damage near Stella, Washington.
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United States
Robert Therand
Western Ave
Anna
Pete Saltman
Alaskan Vessels and Sailings Reported July 20
A list of ships and routes with July 20 sailings and arrivals across Alaskan ports and west coast points. Vessels include Skagway Juneau Ketchikan Yokohama New York San Pedro San Francisco Astoria and Astoria area movements with Beattie Seattle Cape Flattery and Beattie described.
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Manila
Hongkong
Shanghai
Kobe
Yokohama
City of Feature
Alaska
Prince George
Prince Rupert
Ports
Payte Boat No. 67
Bellingham
Admiral Watson
Anchorage
Southwestern
Port Walter
Anacortes
West Katan
Tacoma
St Admiral Dewey
San Diego
San Francisco
San Pedro
Skagway
Jefferson
Juneau
Northwestern
Ketchikan
Kane
Beattie
Weat Ivan
New York
Wifare
Seattle
Clemence C. Morse
Str
President
Cape Henry
Astoria
Rod
Yates
Cape Flattery
Chiean
Cape Bianco
Public Market South End Displays Wide Range of Fresh Goods
Stall listings across South End and Westlake show prices on butter bread beef milk beans and fish. Vendors advertise eggs cheese coffee jelly glassware potatoes onions cantaloupes and canned goods with per item prices and bulk options.
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Thousand Island
Finnan Haddie
Fed to Cut Rediscount Rates in Coming Weeks
Washington officials say rediscount rates will fall from 6 to 5 percent by the Federal Reserve Board soon. The White House confirmed the planned reduction as part of ongoing financial measures.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
White House
Early Trading Relies on Mixed Moves in New York Market
July 21 New York shares show sluggish early trading despite a rate cut. Republic Steel dips after a weak second quarter statement while other rails and chemicals fluctuate. Major names like Union Pacific and General Electric hold near opening marks as steel stocks retreat on the report.
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New York
Republic Tech
Kaila
Studebaker
Mexican Petroleum
Baltimore & Ohio
American Sugar
Atlantic Gulf
Chandler
Republic Steel
Union Pacific
American Telephone & Sete
General Electrica
United States Hubup
Rebuplic Company
Rapustican
Hethiehem “I
Brisk Trade At Local Wholesale Produce Market
Business was brisk on the local wholesale produce market as visitors to the city boosted restaurant and hotel trade. Imperial valley cantaloupe and late arrivals from Imperial valley were moving slowly with crates at 2.75 to 3.00 dollars. Turlock melons opened at 3.50 for standard crates while ponies sold for 1.00 and Mata at 1.40. Prices for dairy and eggs were steady as the season neared its close.
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Imperial Valley
Derry
Hutter
Mart
Grain Market Fluctuations and Cash Wheat Report
Chicago price action shows fractional changes with a tilt toward firmer market. July wheat opens 1.24, closes 1.38. September steady near 1.26. December 1.29 and steady. Oats and corn show small gains. cash wheat prices listed for various grades. New York quotes reflect weak overseas. U.S. cattle, hogs, and lambs show mixed to strong tendencies with weekly receipts noted.
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Chicago
Cata
Packers Win Right to Ship Groceries
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that major Chicago packers may ship groceries in their refrigerator cars, denying the National Wholesale Grocers' Association complaint. The decision allows groceries and meat to move in one car, an alleged edge for Packers.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission Today
Chicago
National Wholesale Grocers’ Association
Dairy Prices and Shipments Update From Seattle Market
Dairy products to shippers show fair grade pricing for Seattle delivery. Walnuts and almonds noted with vendor marks and French walnuts cited. Prices for cream and butter listed with per hundredweight figures and occasional farm supply references.
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Seattle
Freeh Ranch
Fed Srattic Supply
Chicago Live Stock Here Receipts Up As Market Ranges
Chicago live stock receipts total 24 000 with market activity 15 25 cents higher. Cattle receipts show market steady to lower with assorted price ranges for prime to common. veal calves and feeder stock also reported. Sheep receipts about 10 000 with market strong to steady and prices listed for lambs yearlings and ewes.
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Texiag
Lamba
Owen
Chicago
Bu Salon
Small Bank Closes In Chicago On July 21
The Michigan Ave Trust Company, a small banking institution in Chicago, did not open for business today and remained closed.
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Chicago
Michigan Ave. Trust Company
Railroad Purchases Reviving Trade
R Weeks division freight and car agents of the C M Bt railway stated on Wednesday that railroad purchases will be a major factor in reviving business in the Northwest. The Milwaukee line spends five habe on improvements along its right of way between Everett and Tolt to boost freight movement.
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Milwaukee Line
Everett
Tolt
R. Weeks
Ger
C. M. & Bt Railway
Northwest
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Weather Bureau
Tatoosh Island
Ohioan
Andrea F. Luckenbach
Tom
Admiral Sebree
Portland
Stella
Wash
Columbia River
Wireless
U. & Naval Communications
Westlake
Crescent
Campbell's
Jaye Matinee
BOX Office
Ittic
California
Santos
Pfoereien Exchange
Lre
Denver Live Stock
Board of Trade
Young Men’s
Bet, Pike and Union Stas
Ile
Weee
Cccce
Filberta
Virginia Cansa
DAIRY
N. Y. Stock Exchange Furatehed
Manning & Co
Atchiaon Stock
Amer
Amer International Amer Car & Pay Au
Americcan Sumatre
Amer Tel aToa
Baldwin Locomotive
Hethieher Steel
I. An
Canadian Pacific
Welt
Orbea
General Motors
Eves
Oceedrich
Lackaweana
Seeenweee Exican
Court Pacific
New Haven
Northern Pacific
Pan Amer Petroleum
Caulifiewer
Pierce Arrow Steer
Hothouse
Republic
Fia
Keck Island
Bouthern Perifie
Bouthern Railway
Mtromberg
Mtudebaker
Texas Pacific
Cal
Gemea
S0s
Utah
Loreal Hothouse
Westhouse
Wertana
Feild
Brooklyn Rap Tran
L. B. Manning
Turtoek
Royal Agaen
Ize
Don Pearth
Wwe
Lemens
Oranare
Pedeoe Bartiott
Imp
Wisconsin
Western Oyster
Makin
The
Second
Columbia
State of
Seattle Electrical Supply Co
Pine St
Main
Pacific
Vancouver Island
West Coast
Princess
Ontattle
Vier 1
Westera
Victoria
Vancouver
Vancuver
B. C
Canadian Pacific Rockies
Trans-Canada Limited
Second Ave
KF. L. Stumden
Gen
Agt
National City Bank
Will
Vamper
the Star
STAR
Seattle Star
Colman Dock
Morion St
Monly
COM
Tia
Sun
Victoria, BC
Port Angeles
San Juan Island Point
Bellingham - Anacortes
Port Townsend
Dawa
Hood Canal
Osman Dock - Foot
Marion
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