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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1921
Page
7
Despite mixed opinions on hydro electric plans the 5.5 million dollar bond issue appears likely to pass after a three day inspection of the Gorge Creek plant. Proponents argue lower costs and greater output while critics warn of market limits and shifting power shares among departments and rail lines.
Washington June 27. Officials consider paying the $10,000,000,000 war debt with goods instead of coin to ease international exchange strain. Secretary Melion may be questioned by the Senate Finance Committee on debt settlement and the effect on costs, as Britain Italy Greece and others owe funds and the United States yearly needs large quantities of goods.
A plan for a passenger ferry costing about 50 000 to run a Seattle Bremer route is reported with hope for service by year end. The vessel will be a passenger auto type, similar to those used across San Francisco Bay, and a second ship may follow later. Heavy seas from a southeast wind forced the Yosemite to turn back near Cape Flattery while on the Seattle Portland run.
A dense list from a public market page records stall numbers and items with prices for groceries and household goods. Entries include Borden's milk 4 for 39 cents, cream cheese 26 cents, pork and lamb cuts, fruits, canned goods, baking powders, and various condiments across stalls 17 through 165.
Mariners report Seattle tides and harbor timing with noted high and low phases. The entry lists vessel movement indicators and approximate times for departures and arrivals amid a routine maritime bulletin.
A Seattle driven plan moves forward after Fred P. Gorin won a federal contest to acquire the Moon Hop kins patent rights and the St. Louis factory for 980000. Meantime new bank officials are named and naval reserves plan a Puget Sound cruise aboard the U S S Eagle 37 with a summer San California trip ahead.
The New York Curb market association began operation under a roof today with brief ceremonies marking the official opening of the new exchange building on Trinity Place. Chairman Edward RK McCormick delivered a speech as the first tape showed 100 shares of Maracal at 25%. Trading was active in the first hour and then dulled.
A detailed roster of vessels in Seattle ports and moorings at Smith Cove Pier A Pier B Admiral Rodman Pacific Coast Coal Bunkers and other docks list ships and craft by name. Movement emerges to buy memorials including Slabsides and other John Burroughs properties left by the naturalist.
Trading on the New York Stock Exchange opened with gains as many equities rose from the opening gong. United States Steel and Crucible led blue chips higher while Mexican Petroleum and General Asphalt fell from early highs. By midday the market showed irregularity with declines in several rails and sugar stocks and a broad pullback from earlier gains.
Chicago Board of Trade sees lower prices as favorable weather and ample supply push wheat and corn down. July wheat and September wheat swing with mixed changes. cash wheat prices vary by grade. Portland and Denver livestock markets show receipts and broad price shifts, while New York money and foreign exchange update.
Washington June 27 Congress started the big week of its present session. Prohibition tariff disarmament peace making and the foreign debt situation were up for active consideration in the next day or two. Conferences among leaders and with the president may determine a summer recess and the fate of minor legislation.
The delayed trial of eight former White Sox players and alleged gamblers charged with conspiring to throw the 1919 World Series was postponed again. It will start Wednesday due to illness of Ben Franklin and Carl Zork, &J. Louis, alleged gamblers.
Malcolm Douglas announced his anti cigarette campaign as Alice Williams was fined $10 by Judge C. C. Dalton for selling cigarettes to a minor. Tom McFarlane, 16, of 4612 13th Ave, was involved in the case.
Fragmentary financial note shows quotations from the New York Stock Exchange and market items for Chicago car lots and commodities. The text lists figures for wheat corn oats beets and notes venue names such as Butler Hotel and firms like L B Menning Co with partial prices and lot counts.
One third of the remaining South Seattle lettuce crop spoiled by heavy rain and heat raised local prices. Crate prices moved to 2 to 2.25 dollars, up 25 cents from last week. Local celery first appeared at 1.60 to 2 a dozen with shipments two weeks away. Cantaloupes arrived in two cars, supporting a price rise to 4 on standard crates and 3 to 3.25 on ponies. Strawberries remained scarce at 1.66 to 1.75 a crate. Dairy market unchanged from haw week.
The U S rail labor board ordered a 12 percent wage cut effective July 1 for employees of 80 railroads, extending the earlier decision to nearly all railroads. About 4 million workers will be affected, with payroll reductions totaling around 400 million dollars. The four major railway brotherhoods will meet in July to decide whether to accept the cut.
Senate adopts house amendments to Curtis bill raising federal farm land banks capital stock by 26 million dollars, enabling immediate financial relief for farmers and stock raisers nationwide. Washington dispatch notes passage and anticipated impact on agricultural credit.
Carnation Stock Farm of Seattle is praised in the Holstein-Friesian Association of America bulletin for superior milk and butter fat production under supervision. Seven registered Holstein cows are listed, led by Segis Preterite Prospect with 692 pounds of milk and 31 pounds of butter fat in seven days, equaling 89 pounds of butter.
In Halsey Oregon four would be robbers attempted the Halsey State Bank during midnight hours. Delos Clark aged 18 alerted townsfolk and a gun battle followed. The car fled toward Albany and Corvallis where three suspects were captured. Henry Schultz of Corvallis was killed.
United States District Attorney Robert C. Saunders returns to Seattle after weeks in Washington. He says Prohibition in the East is a joke while it is serious in the West. He cites assurances from the attorney general that officials may complete current terms if their work is satisfactory. Saunders’ term expires May 35, 1922.
W. R. B. Willcox, a Seattle based architect, is named as the first of five jurors to evaluate the drawings in Kansas City for a Peace or Liberty Memorial. The Kansas City Memorial Association has raised 1 500 000 dollars, with up to 500 000 for a utilitarian veterans structure and 1 000 000 for a monument. Willcox will judge a panel of four others on the contest submissions.
Washington's Stadium hosts the largest Pacific Coast Fourth of July display with a $10,000 fireworks show, crowning of Miss Liberty and 300 girl dancers. Tickets cost $1.10 at nine city outlets. filaque holders gain free admission.
In a raid on a Chinese gambling den at Sixth Ave and King St Monday morning, Joe Long aged 23 and Sing Long aged 52 were arrested by police for conducting a gambling game. J Wakne 53, a Jap, and D Hellern 51, logger, were arrested for participation. Sergeant Thomas Forbes and KB Bell led the raid and gambling material was seized.
In Oakland six men and two others were arrested during a raid on a Carpenter's hall gathering. Police say eight men are booked for investigation and may face charges under the criminal syndicalism act after the meeting where the word revolution was used.
Plainfield New Jersey June 27 Charles Wents 54 feared crop failure from drought and took his own life yesterday. Three hours later heavy showers fell, easing concern over the fruitless season and bringing rain to the fields.
Automobile caravanists on the Chamber of Commerce trade tour travel July 15 through Northwestern Washington. They will be entertained at all stops, according to the arrangements committee.
Engineer in charge C. F. Uhden is expected to defend Skagit project charges in a noon address before the Municipal League at Blanc's cafe Tuesday.
The Armour heiress Lolita, known as the $200 million incubator baby, marries John J. Mitchell Jr. and will pass through Seattle on her honeymoon. Once crippled, her life hinged on a Vienna surgeon’s 1904 operation that helped launch American orthopedic surgery.
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