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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1921
Page
10
City tax records show Seattle saved roughly 160000 on the 1920 budget with betterment funds under the budget and a remaining balance. Expenditures were about 210000 higher in ration and maintenance, payroll reduced by about 90000, and the street railway deficit reached 1236000 per the comptroller report.
Market notes a brisk demand for berries as a glut persists. Prices show crates at 1.50 for Clark seedling fruit while other fruits vary. apricots and grapefruit quoted, green beans received with no change, and cabbage expected to arrive. Local market reports mix dairy, poultry, and farm produce figures with wholesale prices and shipping notes. Funeral for Henry R Williams held at 2 PM.
The coast guard cutter Bear tops Nome’s arrivals this year with dispatches from the northern city. Gen Pershing schooner purchase by P E Harris Co is confirmed for offshore use. Burnside to work Alaska cable system, sailing from Seattle within 10 days per Col Seoane. Weather notes from Tattoo Shm Island report rising barometer and clear skies.
Shipping notes report several sailings and arrivals across ports. Vessels from Tacoma Vancouver Glasgow Manila Winslow and Seattle show departures arrivals or engine trouble. Alaska routes Juneau and other port towns list sailings and detentions.
Sailings listed include the June 9 departure from Wheatland Montana to Seattle at p m aboard the Queen bound for Yokohama 2297 miles from Seattle. The Admiral Dewey sails from Seattle to San Francisco 264 miles from Seattle at p m. The West Jappa leaves Seattle for Yokohama 286 miles west of Cape Flattery at p m with one more leg to San Francisco.
Readable fragments identify numerous pier assignments, moorings, docks, and ships at Smith Cove Terminal, Puget Sound and nearby facilities. Notable entries include Suwa Maru, City of Seattle, Admiral Goodrich, Westward Ho, Yosemite, and City of Spokane among various moorings and dry docks.
James Brassington of 762 Stuart Building received minor injuries and bruises when knocked down on Rainier Ave near Columbia City Thursday afternoon by a car driven by Herman Studeman of 206-19th Ave. The street was wet and Studeman could not stop in time. Brassington was taken home.
CHICAGO, June 10. Miss Alice R. Murphy, 37, was killed instantly today when she plunged from the Stock Exchange building's 13th floor. Her body crashed through a skylight into a fourth floor office. Police could not determine if the fall was accidental or intentional.
New York reports show Mexican oil shares firming at the open on signs of possible U S Mexico treaty talks. Mexican Petroleum rose to 140 then eased, Pan American hit 63% highs while Pacific Oil fell to 344, and crucial oil names showed mixed early activity before a broad market pullback.
Chicago and other markets show erratic grain trading as reports on passage of reform affect prices. July wheat up then down. September wheat and corn swing. oats largely unchanged. Chicago live stock also seen mixed with higher hogs and steady cattle. Portland and San Francisco reports provide related cattle, hog, and price ranges.
A long ledger of stalls details items for sale at Pike Place Market including pure cane sugar Carnation milk fresh milk flour butter salmon beans and canned goods with numerous prices listed such as halibut 20 cents per pound king salmon 20 cents per pound and sugar 4 cents per pound plus soap and preserves among many stalls reflecting a bustling historic market catalog.
Foreign exchange opened slightly lower in New York with currencies quoted as francs 0.0784 per unit, lire 90.0473, marks 0.0148, kronen 0.1690, and other minor rates. In San Francisco produce notes, extras for beef and cheese pricing are listed with small adjustments and typical farm product grades.
A restraining order prevents San Juan County officials from selling the San Juan Packing Co property at Friday Harbor to pay state taxes. Deputy U S Marshal Tom Waters served the order Friday. Federal Judge Jeremiah Neterer granted it at the request of William T. Beeks. The government seeks to satisfy its claim of over $5,000 for delinquent income taxes.
Consul de Macedo promotes Seattle participation in the Lima Centennial exposition from July to October. The event will spotlight American products, including Washington berries, jams, and preserves, with Peru and Latin American journalists expected to attend. Washington firms, including lumber and candy, plan to showcase wares and trade for salmon, lumber, canned fruit, and berries.
The Carstens Packing Co. marked the opening of its new 185000 dollar cold storage plant at Western avenue and Marion street with a daylong reception. An orchestra provided music as refreshments were served. The plant will serve as the companys distributing center for Alaska and marine trade.
The Washington Bankers Association opened its two day annual convention at the Chamber of Commerce rooms in Tacoma Friday morning with full representation from Seattle banks and financial institutions.
Lumber production across Western Oregon and Washington for the week ending June 4 totals 63,883,645 feet, 32 percent below normal. New business reaches 51,191,064 feet, local business 4,032,470 feet, and exports amount to 2,430,000 feet.
Edward Chambers of Santa Fe testified before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee on plans to ship lumber from the Pacific slope to the Eastern seaboard via the Panama Canal to dodge railroad rates. He compared water rates of about 15 dollars per thousand feet with rail rates of 26 dollars per thousand, noting potential gains if rail rates fell to 95 cents. He argued time and handling advantages could entice inland transport, while railroads would gain by capturing transcontinental business and offset deficits.
A mixed list of births and marriage licenses names, residences, and ages appears, including Seaver Charles A at 6266 Wlora Ave with several newborns noted and numerous marriage license applicants from Seattle, Everett, and Sequim. entries list spouses and ages where available.
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce filed with the state department of public works on Thursday to block a 5 percent rate rise from points south of the Snake River to Seattle. Officials call the increase unreasonable and excessive as part of the Columbia River Basin cane dispute.
Bradstreet's weekly report shows the Seattle marine strike nearly broken for the week ending June 4. The lumber industry is idle with production about 30 percent below normal while building remains only slightly active.
Goldendale area lumber operations halt as the Goldendale Pine Lumber company plant remains idle this season. Real estate activity is quiet and wholesale trade lags while retail trade shows some activity. High water damages truck growers near Portland per the report on general market conditions.
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