New Price Cuts Probed Across Nation Say Treasury Official
Washington June 9 James McCoy treasury actuary reports a new wave of price reductions will sweep nearly every section of the country. He cites a drop in per capita money circulation in June indicating money is harder to obtain and pr ices will fall as purchasing power increases.
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Ralph F. Couch
Washington
James McCoy
Treasury Department
Mc Dey
Treasury
McCoy
State coal not used in state
The Washington coal strike commission met in Olympia to examine why California oil and foreign coal heat public buildings while local fuel sits unused. Findings show 50 percent of coal used in state is produced locally, 20 percent from other states, 30 percent from Canada or abroad. William Short and W B Fairbanks accompanied the commission. A conference with state officials was set, with a union hearing Friday at 10 a m.
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Washington
Canada
William Short
State Federation of Labor
W. B. Fairbanks
United Mine Workers of America
Eggs up as melons fall on local market report
Prices show eggs rising to 27 cents a dozen for fresh ranch and 22 cents for pullets amid tight supply and steady demand. Canteloupes drop to 5.00 a crate for standard crates and 4.00 to 4.95 for pony crates as watermelons await arrival next week.
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La Grande Opposes Long Short Haul
Business leaders in La Grande argue against applying the long and short haul rule to railrates warning it would restore prior Spokane rate levels and harm interior cities. A Seattle naval reservist cruise and shipping board appointment are noted, along with low export rates and a wireless death notice from Cordova. Weather and ship activity updates close the item.
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LA Grande, Ore
Interstate Corp
Spokane
Ship News Tides in Seattle
First low tide at 12:59 a.m. reaches 64 feet, first high tide at 10.9 feet, second low tide at 1:04 p.m., second high tide at 7:58 p.m. High and low readings noted for Thursday June 9 with tidal expectations.
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Seattle
New Schedule for Big Ships Sequel from Pacific Line
A. F. Haines announces Oriental service schedule. Silver State sails Seattle July 9, Keystone State July 20, Wenatchee August 27 after refrigerating plant repairs. Miss Marie Holcomb of Seattle and Miss Elsa Gill of Portland are the Northwest passengers aboard the Silver State en route from New York.
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Seattle
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Pacific
New York
Marie Holcomb
Elsa Gill
Portland
Northwest
Towboat Owners Seek 10 Percent Cut in Puget Sound Towing
Olympia June 9 A 10 percent reduction in towing rates for all Puget Sound points except west of Point Wilson has been filed with the department of public works by the Northwest Towboat Owners association. The schedule lists 10 percent cuts for towing steam and sailing vessels and for towing scows excluding harbor work. A 30 percent cut applies to dismantled vessels.
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New York Exchange Prices Dip Across Market
New York markets opened weaker as prices sagged through the day. Renewed call money at 6 1 2 percent barely steadied sentiment, with Mexican issues and Pan American stocks slipping to multi week lows and several major names posting sizable losses.
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OU. Steel
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Y Texas Company
Bethlehem “Dr
General
Aphait SK
Mexican Petroleum
U.S. Rubber
Union Pacific
Republic Steel
Reading
Southern Pacific
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Chandler
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Wheat Opens High Then Drops As Chicago Market Moves
Erratic pre harvest trading at the Chicago Board of Trade saw wheat open higher but surrender gains before close. Corn and oats followed irregular patterns with July and September contracts finishing off their highs while live stock markets in Chicago and Portland show mixed receipts and steady to lower prices for hogs cattle and sheep.
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Chicago Board of Trade
L. 2. Mannin & Co
Denver Livestock Markets Slow as Prices Edge Down
Denver cattle sales show slow trade with steers $6.50 to $7.50, cows and heifers $5.60 to $7.35, stockers and feeders $6 to $6.75, calves $8.50 to $9.25. Hog prices dip 10 to 15 cents, top $7.50. Sheep trade dull with lambs $11 to $11.50 and ewes $3.50 to $4.50. In San Francisco dairy markets butter prices range from 36 cents for extras to 15 in firsts, keep-matron milk at 28 cents per dozen, and cheese flats at 17 cents per pound.
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Canadian cruiser Aurora barred from Columbia river visit
Portland reports that the royal Canadian navy cruiser Aurora with destroyers Hatroe and Patrician will not proceed up the Columbia from Astoria to Portland due to steering gear trouble. The ships were en route to Ottawa from Esquimalt to be part of the rose festival visit.
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Hand-made gown and wash satin camisoles advertised
Advertisement for a hand made gown trimmed with real Filet lace edging in a V neck sleeveless style of Flaxon cloth. Wash satin camisoles trimmed elaborately with Filet lace in a rose pattern and tucked Georgette crepe with ribbon shoulder straps. Second Floor.
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Winan
Pillow Tubing Lengths Special at 35c Each
Hindog lengths of pillow tubing in good quality, full-bleached and dress-free offered at a special price. Pillow tubing is 42 inch wide cut in one-yard lengths only. First Floor.
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Elliott Avenue Paving Bid Opening Scheduled
The board of public works will open bids Saturday for Elliott avenue paving. Bids for paving the east side of Rainier avenue from Massachusetts street to Sith avenue will be opened Friday June 17. The two local improvements total an estimated cost over 800000.
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Board of Public Works
Elliott Ave
Rainier Ave
Massachusetts St
Sith Ave
Wheat Crop in 1921 Forecast Higher than 1920
The Department of Agriculture forecasts the 1921 total wheat crop at 829 million bushels, up from 787 million in 1920. Winter wheat is projected at 578 million bushels, acreage up 2.5 percent to 38.721 million, with winter-wheat condition at 77.9 percent on June 1 versus 78.2 percent a year ago.
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