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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1920
Page
11
Article discusses US business prospects in Mexico as stability improves and trade resumes. It notes Americans cross the border for commerce, the need for confidence in Mexican firms, and potential gains if peace holds and US support continues.
A Boston analyst Dr Van Ness reports China's progress in trade and industry while touring Seattle. He notes growing factories and mills as well as modern equipment in the Orient sector. He will stay about three weeks.
The United States attorney reports fiscal year 1920 revenue from prohibition-related cases under Chief Clerk Dutton. Of $181,172 in judgments, 674.77 percent was realized due to some defendants not paying fines and time in jail. Net collections include $27,525 from fines, $25,174 from narcotics cases, and $7,850 from other cases. Total cases filed: 901 with 746 criminal, 15 civil. 701 pending items carried over.
Seattle ship news notes tides and harbor activity with a mention of a 60 ft vessel size and timing in the afternoon. Local reports track port movements and fishing boats amid maritime conditions.
The Army transport Marcia fought a dangerous fire in an ammunition filled hold while sailing between Honolulu and Manila. Crewmembers dumped burning ammo overboard as explosions occurred. By June 11 the blaze was conquered after flooding to 17 feet. Captain McCarthy notes most bombs and grenades were destroyed. The crew’s harrowing report arrives in San Francisco.
The steamer Spokane will continue to call at Skagway both ways to Alaska through September 25, per Pacific Steamship Co. announcement. After damaging a submerged rock on the last southbound voyage, Spokane will return to service next week sailing for Alaska on Tuesday, August 3.
Local shippers urge channel dredging to make Hoquiam a regular port of call for lumber shipments. Recent voyages to China occurred, but steamshipmen doubt the port’s permanency due to the shallow channel.
The tank steamer Richoneal will load fuel and depart for Seattle to discharge 40,000 barrels of fuel oil at the port, with the operation described in terse dispatches from San Francisco.
The power boat Blazer, recently launched here, made its first trial run down the harbor Thursday. The vessel belongs to the Queete Trading company and worked satisfactorily.
Capt. B. Landmark and Capt. John Vatney of the schooner Kolyma, thought lost when the vessel sank near Sledge Island last week in a storm, are believed alive on the island and awaiting chance to return to Nome. The Kolyma is reported a total wreck.
Seattle's new Pacific Packet line was incorporated in Olympia on Thursday with J. Liemert Merle W. Denny and Louis Seagraves named as incorporators. The line plans to operate some of the bulletying in Lake Union for overseas duty.
Seattle arrivals and departures list ships and routes with times noted. Vessels include Alaska from Southwestern via Southeastern Alaska at 16 20 a m and Skagway from Tacoma at 1 a m with passages from Rotarian Everett and Point Wells at 4 a m. Fushi Maru bound for Manila via port and Hongkong at 10 15 pm and Haymon for Tacoma at 3 am.
Fragmentary OCR list of ships yards docks and personnel across Puget Sound area. Contains many garbled names such as Smith Cove terminal MilBesan Maru Roannie Mahony Admiral Watson West Beattie Otho Skinner & Eddy Robin Good fellow Todd and multiple vessels and locations, unreadable in parts.
W D Totten attorney was named receiver by Superior Judge Hall for the General Waste Paper Co of Seattle and the company president John A Berthaum. A broken pipe is a nuisance but some men like a wet cellar.
New York opening showed advances in many leading issues with strong volume. Steel stocks led gains. United States Steel opened steady, others like Reading and Mexican Petroleum moved variously. By afternoon most rails and industrials dipped. market closed weak with several issues down, reflecting mixed demand and short-covering dynamics.
New York prices for coffee and sugar listed with grade and per pound quotes. Includes No 7 Tilo 11Me, No 4 Santos 1848, Hog er Raw 16 and granulated 28 to 44 cents per pound.
Wheat futures in Chicago slumped as exporters rush demand and weather favorables boost producer expectations. December wheat fell from open and closed around 2.23 dollars. corn and cattle also moved lower while futures trading showed limited interest. Prices for various wheat grades and livestock receipts are listed with bid and sale ranges.
Foremen exchange quotations show open market activity with sterling at 2.54 dollars and franc, mark, and franc rates varying. Demand shifts include small gains in franc and marks, with sterling stubbornly steady near 2.71 and Canadian dollars trading as markets react to New York on call and mercantile paper rates.
Louisaato, manager of the Dawson hotel, denies allegations that high school girls or dope peddlers gather at his establishment. Mrs. Edgar Blair testified before a congressional committee that she traced girls to the Dawson with suspected narcotic users nearby. Police say they have no record of such activities.
The listing details stalls and prices at Westlake and surrounding markets for potatoes apples corn bacon coffee and canned goods. It notes numerous items with weights and costs from new potatoes to Post Toasties and Karo syrup. A closing line quotes a proverb about pride as the most expensive thing a man can have.
The board of directors of the International Harvester company approved a 12 percent stock dividend payable on or before September 15 to stockholders of record August 20. The announcement follows adoption of profit sharing plans.
Prominent candidates for state and county offices will address Ninth Ward Republicans next Monday at 8 p m in the Fraternal Brotherhood hall 3414 Fremont Ave Speakers include William Gaines for county treasurer Frank T Gordon for sheriff Roland Williams for the 42nd district legislature and John Gellatly for governor
A paraphrased remark asserts that every man has a price but in most cases he is not worth it, reflecting a cynical view of bargaining value and character. The line emphasizes practical worth over intrinsic merit.
Prices push egg rates higher with two cent rise to 56 cents a dozen wholesale for the freach ranch variety, Pullete trails by about ten cents, potatoes ease to 4 and 4% cents per pound for locals. Rollie Fruit Co expects a car of Gravenstein apples by Monday or Tuesday at 3 60 a box. A few crates of large strawberries arrive at $6 a crate. New honey from Kittitas county lands at $4.50 a canes.
Readable fragments show wholesale produce items with per unit prices. Items include green grapes, pears, peaches, melons, strawberries, and various squash and corn offerings. Regions referenced include Yakima Washington and Imperial Valley California with multiple crate and per unit price annotations.
The Northwestern Fruit Exchange observed its tenth anniversary with a midday office clone in the Stuart building. About 60 staff traveled by car to Reginald H. Parsons’ Pleasant Hill farm at Tolt Washington for a farm tour and Southern chicken dinner at Snoqualmie Lodge. Parsons welcomed the group and W. F. Gwin, the VP and GM, gave a brief talk on the company’s start and early days.
The document shows bank clearings and balances for Spokane and Portland with figures including Spokane clearings of 4 169 932 76 and balances around 5 698 974, plus Portland clearings of 5 940 087 and a balance near 766 069.00.
PARIS July 30 Hungary sent a note to Poland offering to send a considerable force of troops to aid in fighting the Bolsheviks, according to a dispatch from Warsaw today. The move signals Hungary's support for Poland amid rising tensions on the Eastern front.
George, a United States consul, said rubber companies in the Malay Peninsula declared dividends ranging from 50 to percent. He noted most dividends were absorbed by the British surplus income tax. Dr. Thomas Van Nem will address the club Friday, August 6, in the Masonite rooms.
Police seek three suspects connected to a Thursday night burglary. C Wilson and residents at 716 Dearborn address report stolen items from their rooms. Felix Lisoff of 713 Firetave and W H Kinkade from Alki Hotel are named in the inquiry.
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