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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1919
Page
7
The wife of a curate was charged after a motorcycle plate was obscured by her husband’s coat tails. She told the court the coat hid the plate as a magistrate noted the need to pin up coats or ride in front. At Rayleigh sale a Friesian cow six years old sold for 27825 dollars, eighty animals brought.
In Sydney on July 23 fruit rot issues disrupt shipments as growers offer to mobilize crews while the government pledges support to supply a crew and oversee operations.
A new South African amphisbaena arrives at the Zoological Gardens in London. Officials say the lizard has a head and tail so alike in build that only a trained eye can distinguish them. The creature was announced on July 23.
London reports that Dublin announced 70,000 gallons of California whisky will be sent to Glasgow. The Scots celebrate the shipment amid the wave of excitement across the city as authorities arrange distribution to Scotland.
July 23 Leicester receives notice from the home secretary that the King has approved restoring Leicester to its historic status as a city dating from Roman times.
London July 23 Dr Thomas Waldo city coroner said many people unable to obtain beer or spirits are turning to cocaine and other drugs at an inquest. He warned of rising drug use among the population and called for attention to the issue.
A married man says the easiest way to manage a wife is to let her have her own way. His satanic majesty doesn’t waste time on the woman with a new baby.
A long list of marriages brides and grooms in Seattle and nearby areas. Notable pairs include Joseph G. Tritton and Lole Marguerite Lippy and Henry B. Read with Lily Lyon. The notices cover multiple couples in Seattle Kent and Olympia. Births record several boys and girls from June to July at various Seattle addresses. Death notices and a large batch of divorces complete the section.
Ship movements near Tatoosh Island and Seattle include many arrivals and departures from July 21 to July 23. Vessels listed include Fushimi Maru, Rainier, Canada Maru, Kyota, Governor, Admiral Farragut, and Admiral Sebree with numerous inbound and outbound routes to Kobe Yokohama Seattle Vancouver Victoria and others. Weather displays fog and wind shifts with several ships passing in and out or docking at Seattle ports.
Tacoma reports that despite the U S liquor ban, Puyallup valley hop growers expect record profits for 1882 with contracts at 18 to 27 cents a pound and prices rising to 50 to 65 cents. English firms buy large quantities, with much of the crop destined for England or Germany.
Capt. C. T. Nevin of the tug Relef reports to the branch hydrographic office in San Francisco that on July 17, 1919 at 38 40 N 123 41 W he passed the abandoned waterlogged power schooner Pheresa of San Francisco with decks awash and the foremast rigging showing while the after cabin remains above water. Navigation is dangerous.
A financial summary shows clearings totaling $5,079,410.00 and remaining balances of $878,947.00. The figures indicate activity for the period covered, highlighting liquidity and cash flow across the banking accounts involved.
New York July 23 Advancing stocks led the open with United States Steel at 110% rising percent, Republic Steel 06% up, Midvale 68 up, Crucible 147 up, Pan American Petroleum 113 up, Marine 63 up. After noon selling eased and indices held gains as United States Steel touched 111% and Crucible rose to 140% while Bethlehem and Sinclair advanced. The market remained strong with broad support and optimism about labor developments.
New York markets report brief quotes with coffee at 23 Mec per ton Santos at 2840 per pound and a centrifugal item listed at 7.280 per ton. The snippet reflects commodity pricing amid trading activity on July 24.
Chicago reports an early price uptick across grain futures as heat and drought fears boost corn and oats. July corn rises to 1.95, September and December shows mixed moves. provisions lift with grains while noon quotes show limited gains and volatility.
Frisco market report lists butter extras at 67 3 4 c per lb, eggs 550 per dozen, cheese at 33 1 2 c per lb, potatoes with several regional prices, onions from 1 75 to 4 per box, barley spot feed 3 10 to 3 20 per cental, red milo 3 12 to 5 17 per cental, and other grain and produce figures for immediate sale.
Portland July 23 cattle receipts 77 head with steady market. Good to choice steers 10.50 to 11.50. fair to good 9 to 10.50. common to fair 7 to 7.50. Cows and heifers 7 to 9. canners 5 to 6. bulls 4 to 7. calves 9.41 to 15.50. Hog market steady prime mixed 22.25 to 22.50. medium 21.50 to 21.75. rough heavy 20 to 20.25. pigs 19.50 to 20.50. bulk sales 22.25. Sheep receipts 608 head. prime lambs 12 to 12.50. fair to medium 9.9 to 12. yearlings 7 to 8. ewes 6 to 7.50. Butter 54 to 56 per lb. Eggs 46 to 48 per dozen. Hens 27 to 28 per lb. Broilers 22 to 30 per lb. Cheese 37 to 39 per lb.
Denver market news notes cattle receipts at 2100 with steady tone. Steers bring 10 to 13.50, cows and heifers 8 to 10.75, stockers and feeders 6.75 to 7.50, calves 12 to 14. Hog receipts 800 with prices topping at 23 and bulk 22 to 22.50. Sheep receipts 3700 with lambs around 16.17 and yearlings 8.60 to 9.50. market up 15 to 25 cents. New York bond quotes list several Liberty and Victory issues with varied prices.
St Louis live stock market records fall as hogs fetch a total of 22 556 dollars at the city yard. Auctioneer notes strong demand and higher than usual prices, reflecting a buoyant market for hogs in July.
Markets cloned for the grocers picnic with Western wave trade nearly at a standstill. Butter and eggs rose 2 cents amid supply pressures as San Francisco and Seattle sources limit buying. Raspberries hold at 4.25 per box while field scanners offer 22 cents for all grades. Potatoes and onions show weakness from oversupply, onions dropping to 3.50 per 100 pounds.
Readable items show wholesale prices for vegetables fruit and dairy products. Entries include Beane Wax Green Cabbage Cucumbers Cauliflowers Onions Tomatoes and apples from multiple localities with per sack per dozen per crate and per case pricing. Also listed are nuts honey fruit juices and dairy products with varied regional sources and grade indicators.
Congressman J. W. Ragsdale of South Carolina collapsed and died at noon in the office of Dr. Hope in Washington. The sudden death occurred during a routine visit, sending shock through a city familiar with public service.
The notice lists assorted grocery prices at stalls including Carnation milk at 18¢ per can, Pure cane sugar, green apples, Yakima potatoes at 2 dollars per sack, home made jellies, apple butter, peanut butter, Co-Operative milk, fresh cream cheese, Jersey butter, Wisconsin cheese, and various canned goods. Names of stalls 66 17 29 5 62 21 24-27 and items like flour rice pasta and soap are noted with unit prices.
Sanitary stall numbers list smoked sardines and olives, home made ham loaf, ripe olives, cheese, eggs, butter, peanut butter, corned beef, lamb stew, sugar, soap, condensed milk, and ladies' dresses. Various prices per item or per unit noted across stalls 111 to 1619 First Ave.
A catalog style market listing details prices and items across stalls. Fresh milk and sugar at stalls 61 and 44 27 Carnation milk at stall 26. Potatoes new at stalls 20 21 five pounds priced 25c large cantaloupes 6c each sweet cherries 10c per pound. Halibut cheeks 2 lbs 35c black cod 2 lbs 26c red snapper 2 lb 6c. Coffee items and canned goods across stalls 46 37-38 7-8-9. Mason jars 5c. M J B coffee 2.25 per can Schilling Best 45c.
Historical listing details stalls 102 to 157 at Westlake and Corner stalls 1 to 9 with varied prices on butter, oats, pine olives, ham loaf, milk, cheese, sausage, bacon, mutton, veal, salmon, and flowers. Kristoferson’s dairy products appear at 13 to 25 cents with cottage cheese and fresh milk. Funeral designs offered at Pike Street stall 94.
New York records indicate attempts to form a Red Guard opposing the government. Investigators will study a May Buffalo meeting led by radicals. The plan allegedly recruited ex-soldiers and sailors through the Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Protective Association and sought soviet style councils in factories statewide.
In Berlin on July 21 government forces under Noske used machine guns against independent socialists. The crackdown wounded several people and led to multiple arrests after warnings against demonstrations were issued.
United States officials report to the House Rules Committee that fifty one U.S. citizens have been killed in Mexico over the past two years. Ambassador Henry P. Fletcher says prosecutions or punishments were not recalled, with only occasional arrests of suspected bandits and no notice of penalties.
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