Price Cut Sparks Sore Trade On Affects
A terse market note reports price reductions triggering a ripple across local trades. Analysts pointed to demand shifts affecting several firms and workers as buyers reassess inventories.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1913
Page
1
A terse market note reports price reductions triggering a ripple across local trades. Analysts pointed to demand shifts affecting several firms and workers as buyers reassess inventories.
In New York on July 26 a Ragged Edger gathering at Old Marta’s in West filet features dancing, spaghetti and cigarette smoke inhaled together, and a lively, happy crowd. Zoe Anderson Norris leads the group connected to her East Side magazine.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Silke related to feet and Saleara, with unclear details. The readable text points to an event or item involving named parties but lacks sufficient context or dates for full summary. Further readable lines needed for a precise card.
Fred Lewis a Skykomish teamster was arrested by Sheriff Cudihee after Anna Lewis aged 51 died on a Great Northern train en route to Providence Hospital Seattle. Deputy Prosecutor Steele began investigation for possible manslaughter. Neice Miss Josie Willison said Lewis battered his wife, who weighed about 90 pounds, and neighbors and Dr Greason helped her board a train before she died.
John Cort owner of the Moore theatre said the socialist play The Colonel and His Friends would not be produced there Sunday night amid threats of trouble and rioting The socialists moved the showing to the Seattle theatre instead
The city projects saving 82000 by taking over garbage collection, comparing with private contractors' 1912 costs of 228020.32. Health Commissioner Dr Crichton estimates 264275 for 1914. Direct city collection started in February this year.
Lewiston Pa July 26 Andrew Lyanoble, 90, has learned to run an automobile and spends much time driving. He is in the best of health and does not look more than 70.
Seattle railway men celebrate their annual picnic at Golden Gardens park under the Brotherhood of Railway Conductors of America No. 288. The program started at 3 PM and runs through the evening, with dancing as the featured attraction.
The U S forestry department warns of great danger of disastrous forest fires in Idaho Oregon Washington and California due to hot dry weather. Ongoing danger remains in New Mexico and Arizona though rains have lessened the risk.
Four consecutive coupons from The Star, numbered 1 to 4, presented with 15 cents earns a pennant worth 65 cents. Oregon State pennants go out Monday. Pennants mailed for an extra 5 cents per pennant. Mail or bring to The Seattle Star at 1307 Seventh Avenue.
Six Salvation Army members arrested for holding a Hewitt al. street meeting were discharged after explaining they did not understand the ordinance. Everett officials say the law targets socialists and I W W s but cannot be elastic for Salvation Army. Street gatherings may last 10 to 15 minutes before members must move on. The army threatens to quit Everett without a clear permit stance.
Mrs Donna E Snook filed for divorce from Herbert E Snook an attorney and former candidate for the superior court judgeship asserting years of abuse including a July 23 incident when he drove them and her 1 year old daughter Dorothea to a dark street choked and bit her neighbors helped. The couple married August 27 1999 and have three children Dorothea Ruthella and Herbert Jr They resided at 2542 14th Ave W The court issued a restraining order and Snook is sought for sole possession of home furniture and custody of the children. Mrs Snook says she fears for her life.
Brief note mix from July reports: Mrs. Kate Burns drenched and burned herself after angering her husband over a dress in Aldershot. Annie and Olie Atood fined for porch bathing in Chattanooga. Harold Wilson injured in a crabbing motorcycle incident in Philadelphia. Mrs. Spaulding kept her six week old alive for three days by artificial respiration in Los Angeles. Christine earns a tennis title in St. Louis after a six day match.
Samuel D Bridges former clerk of the U S court in Tacoma was sentenced to 18 months in the federal penitentiary at McNeil Island by Judge Robert Bean of Portland on embezzlement of government funds. He was allowed bond for 30 days pending a Supreme Court of Appeals writ of error.
Today marked the first arrival of California grapefruit on Western Avenue. Demand pushed prices to six dollars while a carload of melons reached the market. Sales were brisk with few melons available before the supply arrived.
Aviation story recounts Harry Christofferson proposing to Bertha Mack 2000 feet above Elliott Bay during Potlatch week flight. Miss Mack accepts, promising marriage. ceremony to be held 2 o'clock Monday at Luna Park with Dr. M. A. Matthews officiating.
Denver officials will suspend speeding offenders from 30 to 90 days or more by confining automobiles in city garage after conviction. Commissioner Alexander Nisbet hopes the penalty will deter speed fiends and regulate penalties by the violation’s severity.
May name Duke Rome July 26 reports indicate the Duke of the Abruzzi will be named commander in chief of the Italian navy, with an official announcement expected today.
Seattle sees the Locomobile Co of America establish a factory branch adding to its existing agency in the city. Locomobile cars are among the highest priced autos on the market. The move marks a notable expansion for the company in the regional automotive market.
Wireless from Athens reports Greek fleet captured Dedeagatch driving out Bulgarians. Bulgars allegedly assassinated several notables and burned the town. Servian Montenegrin and Greek peace delegates begin journey to Bucharest aboard steamer from Belgrade for preliminary talks next week.
Atty. P. V. Davis filed for a restraining order on Fourth avenue and Pike street after noon on behalf of the Colonial theatre and about six other businesses. Judge Humphries heard the application alleging that large crowds at street meetings congest the streets and disrupt business.
United Press Seared Wire reports President Wilson may remove Henry Lane Wilson the U S ambassador to Mexico after a lengthy interview with Secretary Bryan. Wilson plans a full report on his actions since Madero's fall and dictates earlier confidential dispatches to Bryan s stenographer. Outcome uncertain as removal could complicate Mexican affairs.
Dispatches from Ottawa indicate the British dreadnought New Zealand may be detained in Canadian waters beyond the planned itinerary to await the Mexican situation. The cruiser Rainbow will be manned by cadets and crew from the dismantled Rainbow at Halifax, with land offering to cooperate with the United States to restore peace in the Southern republic.
Mrs Catherine D Stirtan plans a book of recalls to be released within two weeks. It documents her recall campaign against M Dilling Wardall and Kellogg and notes she recently Riethen for services. Phonographs will sell at stands and book stores.
In Paris the baroness de Guestre, a dress reform pioneer, unveils a white sandals and sheer Grecian robe in the Champs Elysees theatre. She questions why women are taught to hide their feet and legs and teases a forthcoming winter surprise.
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