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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1920
Page
4
Federal grand jury sits in Go, July 2 with sixty thousand union heads and railroad officials subpoenaed to testify on outlaw strikes that began last March. John U, leader of the Chicago Yard men's association, and several others active in the disturbances were arrested and held for the jury amid reports of planned further disruption.
Washington reports opposition to proposed rail rate increases for passenger, freight, and Pullman fares linked to a $600 wage award. Railroads argue higher revenue needed. unions may join, farmers seek milk cost shifts, Grange supports limited rail relief, shippers seeking hearings on freight hikes.
In St Louis on July 23 Judge Meckinney faces a comic case as Old Man Wasp Mrs Wasp and their brood nest behind the chair. The judge warns habeas corpus may force court janitors to remove the home if the wasps become troublesome.
Washington fuel dealers warn that coal retail prices may jump 20 percent if rail freight increases are granted. N D Moore says western railroads seek about a 24 percent rate hike from the Interstate Commerce Commission. CHEHALIS J D Ragan, 19, drowns in mill pond at Pe Ell.
Bon Marche offers Weiners pork sausage cottage cheese and baked beans at low prices. Kippered salmon mayonnaise and peanut butter are featured. Delicatessen Lunch Counter serves hot and cold dishes with a 40 cent luncheon option and 25 cent afternoon items.
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