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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1919
Page
7
Dimock reports favorable progress on the Skagit river hydro project at Ruby River City A. H. Dimock notes the drill dam will create immense storage and unlimited supply. Early doubts about feasibility appear resolved as drillings reach 200 feet of rock with favorable conditions.
An alleged street incident in Yakima involved wild claims about "Ole Hanson" being hung from a telegraph line and Mayor Hanson allegedly joining a fight. The source describes loud accusations and a confrontation that left the victim unable to retaliate.
The first great U S naval fleet to pass the Panama Canal completed the feat and rests in home waters. Dreadnoughts Wyoming New York Mississippi and Arkansas led by Rodman’s flagship guided the procession through the locks. Governor Chester Harding and Rear Admiral Johnston joined aboard as craft were locked feet to the level of Mirage. Thousands watched as the fleet saluted and prepared to proceed north toward San Diego harbor.
Four youths arrested last week in a wave of burglaries will face first degree robbery charges. The suspects named are Harry Meyers Morris Kulman Harold Morris and Charles Aldrich all in their teens or early twenties. Police say three confessed to house robberies and that much loot has been recovered with the rest valued in the thousands of dollars. The group is described as an organized gang by law enforcement.
General D Esperey leads a Franco Romanian force sent to topple the Soviet government in Hungary. He previously commanded successful campaigns against Bulgaria and against Turkish forces, strengthening Allied leverage in the region.
Delmas asserts he fled Huntsville in 1915 and now seeks a pardon as he returns to the United States, citing European years and a $30 weekly job in Seattle. Texas detectives plan to take him back to Huntsville next Wednesday, with World War Veteran association seeking clemency.
Wireless Moscow reports say Bolsheviki retreat under enemy pressure along Archangel railway. The forces relinquish gains claimed last week as they fall back to points of departure.
A Navy discharge veteran, his wife, and their infant were removed from a freight train at Imlay Nevada. They planned to reach Oroville to stay with relatives but had no money. The sailor said a Utah smelter where he worked shut down and owed wages it could not pay.
Liberty bond quotes listed for July 24 in New York show prices for various series including first 4s at 99.66 and 04.40 for the first 4s, second 4s at 93.64, first 4 4s at 94.20, second 4s at 94.04, third 4s at 95.04, fourth 4s at 92.90, Victory 3s at 90.86, and Victory 4s at 99.98.
In Lorain Ohio on July 28 police interrupted a small gambling game. Two towns involved rolled the dice for a four cent pot. Fines and costs totaled four dollars and ninety cents.
Washington and Los Angeles dispatches report Senators seek federal Trade Commission review of Pacific Coast oil operations. Poindexter accuses Standard Oil California of price fixing, citing high coast fuel oil costs versus Atlantic prices and large profits. Oil officials defend pricing and note transport advantages for New Orleans oil.
Shipping brief lists arrivals departures and movements on July 27 28. Vessels including Lyman Stewart Jefferson Prince George Saginaw Admiral Dewey Fulton Admiral Rodman West Henshaw and Fort Wright are noted at Seattle Port Angeles Juneau Ketchikan Port Townsend and other ports with sailings to San Francisco New York and Vancouver. Names and times reflect routine naval and merchant activity along the Pacific Northwest coast.
Captain John M. Smith a veteran Puget Sound pilot died of heart failure on Friday night as his freighter Wakena operated by Horder Line prepared to cast off for Seattle from Everett. He had navigated the coast and sound for over 20 years and previously commanded the Sterrett and later the Fulton before transferring to Wakena.
Capt. Arthur Snagge naval attache to the British embassy in Washington visits Seattle to inspect the port commission docks. He says the size of the undertaking deeply impresses him after a complete inspection with C. J. France, secretary of the docks commission.
New York July 28 The stock market opened firm with United States Steel at 112% and Mexican Petroleum at 195% amid small blocks from profit seekers. Early selling pushed most issues down briefly, but the downturn proved abortive as the market shifted to specialty trading in the second hour with United Drug at 155, New York Dock at 62, and United Fruit up to 189%.
New York markets note coffee values with Rio No 7 at 23 ½ cents per pound and Santos No 4 at 28 ½ cents per pound. Sugar centrifuges quoted at 7.25 cents per pound.
Chicago July 28 futures rise across grains and provisions as hot weather reduces expected rainfall. July corn opens at 1.97, December corn higher, oats gain, and early bids lift soy and pork and lard figures with mixed day trading further into the session.
Portland market reports cattle receipts 2140 head with steers at 10.50 to 11.50 and cows 4 to 9. hog receipts 1944 with prime mixed 22.76 to 23. sheep receipts 3861 steady with prime lambs 12 to 12.50. butter 58 to 59 cents, eggs 16 cents, cheese 37 cents per pound.
Butter prices show extras at 59% per lb for prime firsts 57 40 per lb, firsts 55 per lb. cheese California flats fetch 32¢ per lb for firsts. Potatoes Old crop Oregon burbanka 2.25 2.45 per cwt, Washington round whites 1.75 2, new crop garnets 2.25 2.50, river whites 1.75 2.25, sweets 4 7e per lb Imperial varieties 9 100 for Merced. Onions Yellow 7 per cental on the street river whites 3 3.25, Australian browns 3 green 1.75 2 per box.
Local markets report huckleberries from British Columbia at 20 cents per pound and Yakima valley tomatoes arriving daily. Crates of Bartlett pears from east of the mountains expected through the week. Butter and eggs steady with a possible early rise foreseen. Veal modestly stronger while other poultry and meats stay unchanged.
Wholesale prices paid to dealers for vegetables and fruit across numerous items including cabbage onions tomatoes and apples. The long list covers regions and varieties with units such as per ton per crate per box and per dozen along with many named locales and standards. The data reflects market rates and supplier names in a historical commodity ledger.
A long OCR fragment lists numerous piers yards and vessels with scattered locations and owners. It reads like a harbor inventory showing ships, docks, and related firms across Pacific Northwest ports, including references to Union Oil, Skinner & Eddy, and various schooners and steamers along Puget Sound and Lake Union.
A fragmented market list shows stalls with various coffee brands, canned goods, dairy items, sugar, flour, soups and soaps. Items include Folger’s coffee 46c, Libby’s beans 15c, Blue Ribbon tea 55c, Carnation milk 13 1/2c can, Golden West coffee 1.38, and Naptha soap 25c.
A fragment from a market listing shows stalls selling pure fresh milk, Carnation milk, sugar, Co-Operative milk, Mason jars, Uneeda biscuits, sardines, Welch's grape juice, corn, A. and H. soda, and shrimps in new packs with various prices such as 18c, 40c, 95c, and 26c. The rough catalog enumerates stall numbers 79, 66, 17, 1, and 1503-1505 and mentions dozens of grocery items including canned goods and beverages.
A dense listing of stalls and items with prices including Libby's soups 16¢, olives 36¢, Cream of Wheat 3 for 25¢, Carnation milk 12%¢, and various canned goods. Also notes meat, dairy, produce items and feed products with lots of brand names and stall numbers. Local prices and suppliers include Lenox soap stalls, Snider’s soups, and Kristoferson’s milk among others.
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