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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1920
Page
7
Public notices announce applications to erect a siding to establish a lumber yard at 9498 Rainier Ave and a public garage at 226 18th Ave N, with protests due by June 28 and June 23 1920 respectively. Also mentions health remedies and a taxi service ad.
Senator Warren G. Harding replied to Major General Leonard Wood’s congratulatory telegram and urged returning to constitutional government. In Washington on June 16 Wood defended his campaign, while Harding formally withdrew from the Ohio senatorial race by notifying Ohio Secretary of State Harvey Smith to withdraw his petition.
New York stock session dull but with a strong undercurrent in prices. United States Steel opened at a premium, others like Baldwin and Crude at notable gaps. The chemical merger boosted related stocks while railroad shares, especially Northern Pacific Great Northern and Union Pacific, showed strength amid the day's trading.
The Seattle Ster DIRECTORY lists chiropractors including TONER and Ewen with hours 10 to 5 and by appointment. Other entries reference Pine Consul, Piljiott, Farmabell, and Pantaces Fund with partial, unclear details.
Stars and Stripes editor Richard Seelye Jones visits Beattie on his way to San Francisco for the Democratic convention. He is the son of Seattle attorney Rich Saxe Jones.
Anna Evans, 43, of 26th Avenue, suffered a badly wrenched leg after being struck by an automobile driven by F. Banta of 16th Avenue at 23rd Avenue and Elm Madison on Tuesday. She was taken to the city hospital for treatment.
Robert Tolliver, 25, a municipal railway laborer, was struck while unloading a Matear at 40th Street and 14th Avenue North East. Tolliver sustained several small bones broken in his right foot. The driver was C F Evans, Pacific Railroad Co train dispatcher, of 2602 West 59th Street. Evans claimed Tolliver backed into the auto. Tolliver is in Providence hospital.
In Indianapolis on June 16, thousands of bushels of wheat and other grain will rot in Indiana fields unless relief is granted immediately from the car shortage. John McCardie, vice chairman of the public service commission, said today.
The case against Fred Hibbner, a Seattle taxi driver, accused by federal prohibition officers of aiding whisky smuggling to a Seattle hotel a few days ago, was dropped Wednesday morning for lack of evidence by a Federal Judge.
New York report says Henry Hillers paid a $10 fine after following policewoman Mary Cooney in Central Park for an hour and then summoning courage to speak to her.
Cairo reports men excavating at Jerusalem have struck a gold vein, prompting a metallurgist to investigate. Officials cite 1919 losses at 725 million dollars in wages and 1.25 billion dollars to industry amid the excitement.
Democrats of Idaho in Lewiston on June 16 endorsed the League of Nations without reservation and adopted a resolution enforcing the Volstead act to the letter. Twenty four delegates were chosen for San Francisco with one third voting each. Robert Eider reelected national committeeman, led by Senator John F. Nugent. Delegation leans toward William Gibbs McAdoo as a unit and vows not to vote for antiwetowists. Hawley to be nominated for vice president.
Fire destroyed the entire business section of Groveland Tuolumne county early today causing damage in the several hundred thousand dollars range. San Francisco supervisors and volunteer firemen fought the flames and the Hetch Hetchy project area was threatened.
In Judge John H. Gordon's police court, Mason and Stevens won a case. Sherman C. Stevens of 1533 Pourthave West Seattle owned property near Frank Stevens. They alleged Frank Stevens and a friend William Maron transported wood from Stevens property, and Sherman Swore to a warrant charging his name and William Mason with petty larceny.
Chicago live stock receipts total 31 000 head with a generally lower market. Prices show mixed results across hogs cattle and sheep including hogs 12 50 to 14 25 cows 7 60 to 12 40 calves around 9 00 to 9 50 sheep 11 14 00 and ewes 15 75 to 25 00. reports note slower movement into the week and varied droves by category.
Chicago June 14 trading in grains was light on the Hoard of Trade with a slight overall gain as quick absorption of offers supported prices. Corn July opened at 1.78 and closed 1.88. September 1.68 opened and 1.81 finished. October July at 1.02, September at 1.54. Provisions also moved higher.
Secretary of War Baker awarded diplomas to graduates at the United States Military Academy West Point. General Pershing attended the exercises. The 1870 class, marking the close of a half century since graduation, was well represented by many members.
Paris reports that the American copper export association will supply France 75,000 tons on credit. Deliveries will be 3,000 tons each month to support French industries.
L J Wade's sister Mrs A Neth of 2210 East Madison Avenue requests information on his whereabouts. Wade, once a timberman, can be reached by telephone East 3016 for any news.
In Douglas on June 14 Roy Brenning pleaded self defense after shooting and killing James Clark 69 in Clark room. Brenning who had forced annulment of the marriage says Clark drew a revolver and fired twice but it jammed. Mrs Clark the only other witness. Both men are prominent locals.
Effie Reynolds is charged with third degree assault for shooting her husband Alger J. Reynolds in the basement of the Swedish Hospital where they both worked. The incident occurred last Monday and both are recovering.
New York June 1 The Tam many delegation to the San Francisco convention left the city today with Gov. Smith backed as a favorite son candidate. Besides delegates many fighters also left on the special train carrying New York Democrats to the Coast.
Alton W. Leonard of the Puget Sound Traction light and Power Co pleaded guilty before Judge Curh man in U S district court to possessing several canvasback ducks out of season. He was fined ten dollars and the ducks in cold storage were delivered to the Orthopedic hospital for final disposition. Leonard asserted the ducks were killed in season and held for later consumption.
Readable items show wholesale prices for vegetables fruits and dairy by region with per crate per ton and per box figures. Includes market activity notes and commodity quotes for Green Peppers Lettuce Cauliflower and fruits, plus dairy and live stock quotes and stockyard consignments.
The Dexter Horton bank, oldest financial institution in Western Washington, marked its 50th birthday with a Wednesday open house in Dexter Horton’s Seattle offices. A commemorative booklet titled Fifty Years of Progress highlighted the bank’s growth.
Announcement of an army goods sale offering olive drab blankets, khaki coveralls, wool socks, quilts, pillows, cotton, shoes, tents, tarpaulins, and cans of coffee. Sells at low figures. New location at 620 Third Ave between James and Cherry.旧 location 528 Pacific Block. hosted by McAvoy Con.
A Metal Trades council resolution on Tuesday night called for repeal of criminal syndicalism laws and release of imprisoned police. The pledge will go to the Central Labor council and the State Federation of Labor for action ahead of their Spokane convention later this month.
Nearly 1,000 G A R veterans arrive in Yakima for the annual encampment. The event opened with a reception at the state armory. Sons and Daughters of Veterans held their first meeting today.
Potente marked are boat landings Passengers for these potnte and for other landing potnte must make their own arrangements for landing and assume all risk and liability in making much landing. Steamers passenger rate does not Include boat landing charges Nagence liability t lmited to wear. Me apparel, not to exceed $100 for whole ticket, 150 pounds allowed free Micamore and schedules and left to change without notice present re ceived daily for all points (excepting Tacoma) named in above schedule Tickets must be purchased at ticket offices. Open from 6:30 am. to 12:00 midnight. PUGET SOUND NAVIGATION Co, Ticket Office, Colman Deck, Phone Main 30993.
The first local cherries appear on Western Ave with Royal Anines at 26 cents and Binge at 15 cents. Currents from Eastern Washington arrive with new shipments. potatoes from California expected. Old apples deplete as delays push fruit prices up. flour at 13.95 per 100 pounds with possible rise. Cantaloupes continue to flood the market.
New York foreign exchange prices showed firmness at the opening with demand for sterling at 2.94 percent, francs around 12.876 and 12.870, live checks at 17.27 cents and 17.450 cents, marks near 2.486 and 2.50, Canadian dollars about 0.8686 to 0.846, as bonds and currencies await later market moves.
Arrivals and departures include Queen from Tacoma at 7 AM and Valdes from Dupont at 7 AM June 16. Loop from San Francisco arrives 9 20 PM, City of Seattle from Southeastern Alaska 4 15 PM, Aquila from trial 2 PM, Aquila from Tacoma 2 50 PM. Departures list Bone Maru for Yokohama Kobe Nagasaki and Bhanghal 10 30 AM, Norwood for Bellingham and Alaskan ports 2 AM. Catherine D for Akutan 4 PM, Justin for Tacoma 2 46 PM, Nome City for Tacoma 8 10 PM, Agylla for trial 11 46 PM, Fulton for Tacoma 2 PM, Queen for Tacoma 2 PM.
List of ships and docking facilities at Seattle ports and terminals including Mary Great Northern, Pier 13 8tr Bergen Hell, City of Seattle Pier A str Queen Pacific Coast Engineering workers, Duthie yards, Lake Union ships, and many named vessels such as Endymion Fort Jackson Adaisson Houghton and others. notes on drydocks, dredging and freight operations.
A marine traffic bulletin lists multiple vessels near the Pacific coast and routes to Nome San Pedro and Yokohama. It records times and positions around Alert Bay Astoria Seattle and Columbia River areas, including ships Ameka Banta Ana Redondo Alaska Jefferson Rose City Delisle Elkton The Los Angeles and Devel bound for various ports.
Peter E Bradley and Robert Stennings face federal charges after prohibition officers and deputies raided their home on 39th Ave West and Alaska. Officers found a 60 gallon still, mash, and several gallons of raisin brandy. The incident occurred Tuesday night amid ongoing enforcement.
Readable list outlines diverse grocery goods and prices at Pike Place stalls including Nu Playa tea Crisco margarine and Tillamook cheese. Items span produce meats dairy baking staples and canned goods with prices noted for stalls 17 6 12 26 94 96 and others.
A ring valued at 900 dollars set with 11 diamonds was lost by A. J. Bosworth of the Washington Annex hotel on a Seattle street Tuesday night. He asked police to assist in the search.
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