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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1922
Page
5
Fannie L Huntington, piano teacher, reports many requests for a repeat recital by her pupils. The event followed a well received program at the Y W C A, prompting renewed interest and plans for another performance.
The Seattle Star notes a softer berry market Tuesday with buyers wary of berry color and sun darkening perceptions. Prices ease for Clark Bedlings and Marshalia crates while cantaloupe demand rises and numerous vegetables and fruits see varied wholesale quotes.
Heavy export buying lifts grain prices on the Chicago Board of Trade with supportive Liverpool market gains. Cash wheat and corn futures show modest changes while livestock prices move mixed in Chicago and regional markets.
Bank clearings list balances to owe totaling 6 016 428 1 749 648 60 in unclear figures. The entry records large sums attributed to unsettled transactions and partial balances across institutions.
In Eagle Pass Texas on June 20 the Rio Grande fell from a peak of 50 feet the highest in 56 years towns along the river brace as levee near Mission breaks floodwaters cover thousands of acres Mission evacuated most residents aided by volunteers kitchens provided meals no lives lost while refugees report intense suffering across the river at Piedras Negras
Chris Schonnesen, 59, of 219 Third Ave, dodged a street car by inches after darting into Bee and Ave. from James, chased by news boy Albert Pemberton. The car driven by Motorman J W Taylor struck him, yielding a deep forehead cut. He was hospitalized and later booked on an open charge.
In Cincinnati on June 20 the AFL convention erupted over a resolution commending Kansas mine leader Alexander Howat. Joseph Lynall and John L. Lewis clashed on the floor, with Gompers briefly losing control of proceedings. The body sent the resolution to the Mine Workers for action and talks of opposing Gompers began among delegates.
A half hour chase through the city’s downtown ended with the capture of Ralston, a 27 year old laborer, as detectives and patrolmen pursued him from Oce [address unreadable] Ave to King Street station. Five shots were fired during the pursuit. Ralston fell into a tunnel then escaped but was cornered at Fourth Ave and Washington Sts and held in city jail.
A market opening shows firm momentum with a handful of stocks advancing. Mexican Petroleum hits a record intraday level amid strong early action, while Studebaker climbs to a yearly high and Texas Company gains despite broader uncertainty.
Bethel and Fernwood organize a strawberry festival for Saturday at Bethel grange hall two miles south of Port Orchard. The program runs from 10 a.m. to midnight featuring athletic sports and free strawberries and sugar.
Funeral services for Mrs Libbie Butler 80 of Seattle will be held at 2 p m at Bleita undertaking parlors She died Sunday at her son William Butler 1838 Pontius Ave NI after more than two years illness
Ship news notes tides and times in Seattle with low and high tides listed, plus a weather summary from the Weather Bureau. The report mentions barometer rising, mist, and southeast winds of seven miles per hour affecting maritime conditions.
Readable text shows a list of vessels with routes from ports such as San Pedro, San Francisco, Port Angeles, Everett, and Cebu. Times range from early morning to late night, including arrivals and departures with notes on via points like Vancouver, Manila, Ban cinco, and Balboa.
A garbled historical log lists numerous vessels arriving or sailing from Alaska, Seattle, San Pedro, and other ports in June. Entries mention ships such as Loch Katrips, Beattie, Voyager, and Admiral Schley with arrival dates, origins, and routes.
A port listing enumerates vessels and moorings at Smith Cove Terminal and adjacent docks including Horetean Maru and Wakena, with entries for Admiral, President Jefferson, Anna E Moree, West Hartland, Western Knight, City of Spokane, and other ships and drydocks. Various piers, terminals, and moorings are named, reflecting a busy harbor assignment.
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