Germany's shipping paralyzed in Bremen as war’s legacy lingers
A fragmented, period tone report notes Bremen’s port crippled seven years after the war with most quays empty, ships few, and German commerce greatly reduced. It cites rusting cranes, reduced purchasing power, and aims to rebuild mercantile marine with government funding and new tonnage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremen
Germany
Pantin SN
Ger- Mans
German Mercantile Marine
Ham
Hamburg
Dantzig
Britain Disarms, Northcliffe Says Warships Idle in Navy Cutback
Viscount Northcliffe arrived aboard the AQUITANIA in New York and asserted Britain is already disarming ahead of a Washington conference. He noted idle warships rotting at Southampton and a navy personnel shortfall of about 10,000 from the 1914 peace establishment, with 250,000 sailors worldwide. He added Ireland’s dispute will not be settled quickly, predicting continued factional fights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Britain
Viscount Northcliffe
Aquitania
Northcliffe
Southampton
Births and Deaths Notice Fragment
Fragmentary notice lists births with names and addresses and a separate line of deaths. Scattered entries include Gianna Archie 2025 and multiple individuals with addresses on 49th, Fourth Ave, Main St, 67th St, and 20th Ave. also mentions organizational changes and a tobacco market reference in Louisville Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gianna
Archie
Martin
Enitem H
Fourth Ave
Interial
Main St
Boy
Ane
Hugh L
Corliss
Merray
Edward F
Hartt
Harold B
N. E
Patier
Pred G
10Th Ave
Jaher
Melvin H
Shippers Contest Rail Freight Rate Increases
The West coast freight rate hearings continued as shipping interests led by the Chamber of Commerce traffic bureau argued against higher rail charges. The Interstate Commerce Commission and the state public works department heard from Clyde B. Aitchison and from E. V. Kuykendall and Fred R. Spinning.
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West Coast
Traffic Bureau
The
Chamber of Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
State Department of Public Works
South Court
Federal Building
Clyde B. Aitchison
Washington, D. C
E. V. Kuykendall
Fred R. Spinning
West Hartland Master Blamed for Liner Sinking
Capt. John Alwep, master of the West Hartland, held responsible for ramming and sinking the liner Governor in Puget Sound on April 1. He loses his license for two years per a decision by William Fisher, supervising steamboat inspector. F. C. Reagan intends to appeal to Washington on his behalf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Alwep
Shipping Board
West Hartland
Governor
Puget Sound
William Fisher
F. C. Reagan
United States District Attorney
Washington
Aiwen
Vessels Seized for Unpaid Rentals by Shipping Board
Five ships held by the Shipping Board for the United States Mall Steamship Company include the George Washington America Susquehanna President Grant and Agamemnon. They face further seizure as port calls approach due to rental arrears totaling about $400,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Shipping Board
United States Mall Steam
George Washington
America
Susquehanna
Grant
Agamemnon
The
United States Mall
Maritime vessel movements listed with arrivals in July
The record lists arrivals and departures of ships and destroyers from various ports including Vancouver New York San Francisco Balboa Yokohama and Sydney with times on July 22 and 23. Vessels include Oriffaen Mawali Meru City of Beattie West Katan Katori Maru and warships Haxselwood No 107 Admiral Bebree Alabama Mary along with tug assistance and barge movements.
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Telthydding
Vancouver
Tecoma
Oriffaen
San Francisco
Stanley Dollar
New York
Balboa
San Pedro
San Pranciate
Port Alice
Kennecott
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Portland
Taseoma
Mawali Meru
Honey Kong
Yokohama
Bode
Shanghai
Manila
City of Beattie
Alaska
Weat Katan
Bellingham
Katori Maru
B. C
Sydney
Port Angeles
Auckland
Wellington
Melbourne
Haxselwood
No. 107
San Francieco
Admiral Bebree
Tacoma
Everett
Alabama Mary
Hamburg
Fionia
Seattle
Honolulu
A. & A. T. Sherman
Lewis Luckenbach
Admiral Dewey
Iria
Beattie, & Am
Yalza
Andrea Luckenbach
Meattie
Manta Rita
Stanwood
Kinderdijk
Beattie
Lurline
Phyllis
Silver State
Maritime Movements Across Ports Including Seattle Calls
Almanac style vessel list noting arrivals and departures across Alaskan and West Coast ports. Entries include ships such as Princess Alice Jaf ferson Lewis Luckenbach Admiral Dewey and others with inbound Seattle connections and outbound calls to Beattie, Tacoma, and Bellingham.
Maritime Port Activity and Vessel Movements in Seattle
Wireless 8 reports naval communications detailing ships en route between Seattle San Francisco and Ketchikan with distances and times at 8 p.m. Vessels in port at Seattle Smith Cove Terminal and various piers include Manda san Maru Eldridge Henshaw Meyer City of Beattle Talhybiva Hawaii Maru Admiral Rodman We natehe Drummond Lighterage Co. and others at multiple docks and moorings.
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Wireless
Naval Communications War
Admiral Dewey
Seattle
San Francisco
Beattie
Atr
Admiral Watson
Ketchikan
Northwestern
Smith Cove
Etre Eldridge
Union of Dock
Henshaw
Bell Street
Meyer
Grand Trunk Pacific Terminal
City of Beattle
Griffaon
Admiral Rodman
U. & Shipping Board
Eastern Gien
Del
Standard Roiler Works
Atr Patterson
Heffernan Deock——Motorship Boobyatia
Atr Valdes
Ate Cordova
Bkin Phyilis Comyn, & & Tennessee, UV. & B
New York Exchange Closes Firm as Stocks Rally After Tax Mention
The New York Exchange ended strong after a government tax note comment by Judge Gerz. Several issues moved up including United States Steel and American Telephone. Mexican Petroleum hovered near 103 to 105, while Bethlehem Steel and Southern Pacific posted modest gains.
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New Ees
Gerz
Pethichem
Bethlehem
Mt States Steel, Jeu
Grucibie
Montene Petre
Ely
Op Ringfiel Sa
Neadin O
Paver Pacific
Lemons and fruits surge as market prices rise
The local market reports an advance in lemon prices amid strong demand and light receipts. California citrus shipments boost Seattle and New York box prices while apricots arrive at wholesale $1.60 to $1.75 a crate. Watermelons remain scarce with warm weather driving demand. No changes noted in vegetables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Met
Seattle Mart
New York
Grain market trades lightly as rains cut demand
Chicago July 13 grain markets softened with light trading and local selling. Receipts remained large while corn felt pressure from favorable rains in the western belt. prices moved unevenly across July, September, and December futures with multiple contracts closing down from session opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Eleene Geass
Chicago live stock receipts and prices decline noted
Chicago live stock receipts total about 4 000 with market steady. Cattle values range from 4.36 to 9.25 for various grades while ve al calves bring up to 11. Sheep receipts around 2 000 with lambs at 6.25 to 6.90 and yearlings near 4.50. Foreign exchange in New York shows mixed movements with marks and francs at modest changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Prates
Marke
Edwin J Brown Dentist Ad Promises Mutual Savings
A Seattle dentist Edwin J Brown proclaims twenty years of service and promises no Cheap Dentists, offering two dollars of dental work per dollar received. The ad claims mutual interests and long evening hours to help workers, with office at 106 Columbia Street.
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Edwin J. Brown
D. D
Seattle
Columbia
Fragmentary OCR Wheat Prices Amid Market Jottings
Fragmented text shows wheat pricing notes and odd symbols. Readable elements include prices around 1.22 with references to grades and lot numbers, but most data is garbled and requires source clarification. The snippet resembles a daily commodity listing with incomplete figures.
Denver Live Stock Quotations and Receipts Report
Receipts reach 1,500 with market strength noted. Steers bring about 647.25, cows and heifers near 57, stockers and feeders around 4.00 to 5. Calves around 5.50, top bids at 10, bulk around 9.25 to 10. Lambs quoted near 4.75 to 10, ewes about 4.56 to 4.75. Market higher by about 25 cents.
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Denver
Portland Market Status and Price Report
Market notes from Portland show cattle receipts and price ranges for various classes. Choice steers and heifers command higher bids, with canners and bulls at lower levels. hogs report prime and heavy grades, lambs and yearlings listed with several price points. butter and cheese prices included in the dairy section.
Two Arrested on Liquor Charges in Newark Raid
Dry squad officers raided the home of 26 year old Jani tor W. T. Rhodman at 2413 Sixth Ave arresting him for federal booze charges. George T. Patterson a 61 year old cook was also jailed on federal liquor charges after Friday night arrest. Newark claims the largest retail drug store in America. Spain grape exports reach 24 000 000 pounds.
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W. T. Rhodman
Sixth Ave
George T. Patterson
Cook
Plans Two Year War On Blue Laws In Northwest
Albert L. Wilde heads the Anti Blue Law League arriving in Beattie to organize a two year campaign in Washington and Oregon. He vows to defend Sunday pleasure while opposing restrictives, cites 20th amendment on blue Sundays and states the league has 63 000 members with 2 600 new weekly. Dues are one dollar. he plans meetings of business leaders and says the fight will be fierce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur F. Crafts
Blue Lawers
Seattle
Albert L. Wilde
Secouts Law League of America
Blueys
Wilde
Beattie
Spokane
Washington
Oregon
Anti-Blue Law League
Delaware
Washington, D. C
Pacific Northwest
Chamber Celebrates Aerial Defense as Mitchell Tests
The Chamber of Commerce telegraphed Gen. William Mitchell praising a remarkable demonstration of aerial defense. The message notes aerial defense as key to national security and highlights interest from Beattle and the Northwest in aviation as part of defense plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Willam Mitchell
Atlantic
Dungeness Creamery Firms Consolidated into New Co
The Dungeness Cream & Milk Co Farmers Cooperative Creamery and the Dungeness Co operative Creamery of Sequim and Dungeness consolidated into the Dungeness Sequim Creameries Inc. Trustees named are P F Pons sen Thad Wagner R E B Ellis and Henry Lotzsell. The company operates a sweet cream creamery at Dungeness and a butter creamery at Sequim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dungeness Cream & Milk Co
Farmers’ Cooperative Creamery
Dungeness Co-operative Creamery
Sequim
Dungeness
Dungeness-Sequim Creameries, Inc
P. F. Ponssen
Thad Wagner
R. E B. Ellis
Henry Lotzgesell
Two Can Play at the Sprint Game
George T. Patterson fled when federal prohibition agents entered his room in the Kenilworth apartments. He was later caught in a paint shop a block away. Twenty quarts of whisky are held as evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Patterson
Prohibition
Kenilworth
Eighth Ave
Uncle Sam
Patterson
Man Believes He Saw Suspect in Hotel Meet
In San Francisco on July 23 er t Brecht friend of laborer Dennis Russell of Ore says he saw a man he believes is the alleged murderer in a Gan F hotel. Brecht who had photos of his suspect says the man resembled Dr FB and hurried off after Brecht mentioned the Kaber woman. Police investigate Brecht's claim amid uncertainty.
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San Francisco
TH. Brecht
Dennis Russell
Ore
Brecht
Brumfield
Russell
Dennis R
Northcliffe Arrives in U S Aboard The Tania
London publisher Northcliffe reached New York aboard the Tania with William Steed editor of The Times. He will spend several days in New York, then travel to Canada for weeks, and later Australia and the Far East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northcliffe
U. S
New York
London
Tania
Wicliam Steed
the Times
York
Canada
Australia
Far East
Also Mentioned on This Page
Louisville
West Hartland Master
Tatoosh Island
Robt Lewera
Tam
Petersburg
Jafferson
New York Exchange
Tedeay
Ree
N. Y. Stock Exchange
Mansing & Ce
Amer
Amer International
Sumatre
Wea
M&a Po
General
Motors
Great Northern
Kennecott Eee
Ise Lac Awanne
Org
Miescurt Pacific
Benbees
Pan- Amer ‘Etroleum
Pleree-Arrow
Eee
Heplogie
Sebeeneere
Republic Iron & Ereet
Tireee Pease
Keck Ieland
Lettuce
Searce Board of Trade Sinclair OF
Southern Pacific
Crystal
Erate Setae
Tri Mynning & Co
Southern Failway
Moe
Oo Bunchea Bromberg
Paraley
Atudebaker
Ea‘ Peppers
Cal Potnters
Poly
Tessas Company
Texas Pacific
Ziseet
Sanees
Union
Tuly
Union Pacific
United
Soawcoanadco
United States Rubber
United States
Bieal Ti Tau
Utah Copper
Vanadium Steel
Bept
Wabash Ms
Weating House
Frivee
Wilys-ervertand
Ger Snes
Saica, Ius
Meterda
Tz BK
Menning & Ca Pr
Lee
Kings
Purniahed
Manning & Ca
Rts
Mettien Viet
Belgium
Restor
Virginia Rerstone
Eine
Herlin W. Ll
Kingdom Sa
United Kingdom Sa
United Kingdom
Wisconsin
I. Th Manning & Ca
Bethlehem Stee
St. Paul Gen
C & NW
Gem
N. És
Seseseses
At & P
A & FP
Penm
Rere Ory
Cciee
Eec
Cscs
Wwe
Eacks
Service Everywhere Sbenwood
Newark
N. J
Spain
Victoria
Strait Points
San Juan Island Point
Bellingham - Anacortes
Port Townsend
Cerulean
Seattle National Bank
Second
State of
Chamber
Dungeness Creamery Firms Consolidated
Washington Mutual Savings Bank
Second Avenue
Dent
Daisy Ninneman
Chariey Ninneman
Helal
J. J. Ryae
FP. Melly
Lea Ecole
Georgia Minstrels
BAND
Irene
Lawrence Reame
N. Y. San
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