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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1920
Page
7
Western avenue fruit brokers report stable prices as cantaloupes recover and watermelons move, but rain threatens a setback. The potato market remains strong with expectations of a mild price drop in three to four weeks as epuds arrive from Stockton California. Butter and eggs hold steady.
President nominee Warren G. Harding refused to pressure state executives to rush ratification. He told a delegation of suffragists from Connecticut and Vermont that he hopes to see woman suffrage enacted soon but would not urge governors to call special sessions.
States District Attorney Rob C Saunders received a report from the attorney general on mining coal costs. The federal trade commission says the actual mine mouth cost is lower than claimed by operators who cite much higher figures. If an operator mines at 80 dollars per ton and claims higher costs, he faces possible action under the Lever Act.
In San Francisco on June 22 F McCombs criticism of Wilson as a weak factor in the party was labeled by Iman Cummings of the national committee as a fluctuating factor in our affairs. Cummings noted Wilson’s leadership role and contrasted him with Washington, citing past storms over British policy. He said consultations with the White House occurred by telephone via Secretary Turmulty, while seating of Panama Canal delegates remains unsettled.
Three Sinn Feiners were shot in fighting in Londonderry as sporadic shooting resumed. Troops patrolled the streets and failed to curb the snipers while two thousand Curragh troops had not yet arrived.
Trial of W. F. Moudy an alleged I. W. W. delegate opened Tuesday in Superior Judge John Jurey s department. Moudy was arrested November 21, 1919 during a raid on the Grand Central hotel by Beret P. F. Keefe s red squad. Police say evidence shows Moody had authority to be an I. W. W. organizer.
Tom Pretrzyrk, former operator of an attic still, pleaded guilty and received a $250 fine in a federal court session on Monday afternoon.
W. J. Steed admitted in open court to possessing eight quarts of whisky on April 18. The government collected a $25 fine from Steed.
The King County Dairymen's Association demands higher milk prices for Seattle retailers. Effective July 1 the retail price rises to 14 cents per quart, while wholesale asks propose 3.40, 3.70, and 4.00 dollars per 100 pounds for July August and September respectively.
The report details Rader pursuing Curtis after a dispute over a revolver, with shots fired that killed Curtis while en route to Seattle. A trial jury is listed with multiple jurors and addresses.
Alleged evasion of luxury taxes on ice cream soft drinks and toilet articles is to be checked by special revenue officers under Washington orders. Deputy Collector William T Beeks notes evasion is increasingly common and penalties include 1000 dollars for failure to pay, or 10000 dollars or up to one year in jail for willful evasion.
Trial of J A Russell, linked to the Meadowdale booze ring, began before Judge E E Cushman in the U S district court. Russell is charged with impersonating a federal officer at his March 22 arrest.
Information filed Tuesday in district court charges James Henderson with possession of five and a half quarts of grape and an apparatus for manufacturing the same.32
Lauren M. Hanford, charged with possession of wild ducks out of season, withdrew his demurrer in U S district court Monday and pleaded guilty. He was fined a sum not disclosed in the fragment.
Brewington a Tacoma suspect in a November 14 1919 kidnapping told a Star reporter he would stay in jail for life rather than let his wife reclaim their 2%-year-old son Elmer. He claimed the child is safe in a good home and refused to disclose the address or guardians. He hinted of living with Newington's Colorado hosts while explaining the dispute with his wife at 422 N 47th Seattle. The issue arose after his wife promised to stay with him before their second child John was born.
Four women, Hilda Leary, Artie Force, Elena Hendrickson, and Irene Carlson, pleaded guilty to stealing dresses from the Bon Marche. They received five-day jail sentences from Justice of the Peace Otis W Brinker after having already been in jail since arrest. The dresses were valued at 19.75 and 12.35 dollars respectively.
London reports Justice Hor fidge as the hustling judge in the divorce division. He has dealt 200 divorce cases at eight minutes each. An epidemic of bigamy is noted as 24 men and women faced charges at the Old Bailey in a single day.
Exbert Davie age 11 was struck by an ice truck near 14th Ave N EB 65th St. He was taken to City Hospital with a broken left elbow. The incident involved Ebbert Yves and his father Robert Davis at 1207 EB 60th Street.
ISLE OF MAN June 22 duties on tea cocoa and coffee have been abolished and no increase in income tax is sought. The duty on sugar was lifted last year.
YARMOUTH England June 22 a police officer was found in a cafe after closing hours during a raid by fellow officers at 1030. He claimed he did not realize it was so late and was released.
Wholesale prices in Amos Washington list costs for vegetables fruit and dairy products. Cabbage carrots cauliflower cucumbers green peppers lettuce and more show per unit or per crate prices. berries citrus and tropical fruits appear with per basket or per pound rates. Dairy items include creamery milk and eggs with wholesale price ranges for different weights and grades. The page also notes armandes manchurian and other regional origin names alongside a retail style fruit and produce summary.
A dense transcript of aisle prices and items from a public market stall area listing beef, lamb, veal, pork, and canned goods. Entries include stalls with names, prices per pound or per can, and assorted brands such as Carnation, Libby's, and Libby's ketchup. Reads like a shopping catalog from a city market.
New York bankers report a large transfer of British gold to New York beginning soon. Gold from England and Canada will arrive direct and via shipments, with an estimated total exceeding $100,000,000 to reach the United States within three months.
A 76 member delegation from wool growing states led by Senator Kellogg and Representative Mondell urged the Federal Reserve Board to extend credit facilities to wool producers to ease the impact of a sharp drop in raw wool prices.
New York June 22. Israel Rothenberg, 17, held for more than five years by immigration officials on Ellis Island was ordered sent back to Poland. He arrived on the Lusitania and, though his mother was admitted, he failed to pass the mentality test.
Oliver C. Mordorf principal of public school No 139 was found not guilty of gross misconduct for kissing a 13 year old girl pupil. The local board that tried him disapproved of such familiarity and gendered conduct.
Washington reports May trade data with exports up 55 million dollars from April while imports drop by 64 thousand. Government release notes the shift reflecting stronger overseas sales and reduced inbound shipments ahead of summer.
A sharp market decline broadens across the NYSE with call money around 11 percent. Steel, Vanadium, Crucible, and General Motors hit new lows as traders search for causes amid irregular opening, while reports cite wool loans and strikes as contributing factors.
Chicago June 22 hog receipts reach 22 0060 head with prices 40 cents higher. cattle receipts nearly steady to strong with beef at 11 to 17 and steers around 4 25 to 14 96. sheep receipts show uneven gains, lambs at 10 60 to 17 and ewes 5 26 to 7 76.
New York reports small changes in coffee and sugar prices with little movement in foreign exchange demand. San Francisco notes butter and egg prices with mixed ranges, while Chicago grain futures ease from early highs as profits take hold and grain related provisions follow.
Portland market report from June 12 lists dairy and produce pricing including butter at 26 cents per pound, brokers at 20 to 28 cents, and triplets at 23 cents per pound, with several entries obscured in the OCR.
Seattle tides listed for Wednesday June 23 with first low tide at 6:00 a m and subsequent high/low readings. Data appears truncated with incomplete second tide value and stray characters.
Arrivals include Sir Annette Rolph from Vancouver B C at 4 66 am plus Penge from Tacoma at 9 16 am on June 22. Other arrivals list Leke Filbert from via Homelulu and Strail from San Francisco with multiple times. Departures note West lvis to Mantle via porte at 2 16 am June 21 and Brookdate to Honstete via Port Townsend at 16 46 am, Admiral Behley to Tacoma at 6 20 am, Apex to Alaska at 6 10 pm.
King county commissioners on Tuesday requested all former pilots in the American air service provide names of Seattle flyers who were killed in combat or training to the board at once to help select an appropriate name for the Sand Point field.
Proposals will be received by the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts Navy Department Washington at the Puget Sound Navy Yard Puget Sound Wash until 10 oclock June 29 1920 for supplies to be furnished to the navy yard Puget Sound. Samuel McGego Paymaster General of the Navy. o 9 30
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