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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1922
Page
3
The berry season nears end with a dry spell shrinking Washington fields. Cherries Royal Anne fetch 20 cents per pound, Hawaiian pineapples at seven dollars per box, and a bare carload of cantaloupes hints at low supplies. Vegetables show steady wholesale prices amid scarce stocks.
Dr. Thomas W. Salmon denounces wartime hospital plans as paper hospitals and urges real hospitalization for disabled veterans. He cites overcrowded asylums and tuberculosis and mental illness among ex service members, calling for actual stone and brick facilities. He taps Washington reports and warns that without action men return home sick and untreated.
On the New York Exchange prices moved unevenly in early dealings amid a renewal rate fine up to 5 percent. Mexican Petroleum fell to 191 after an initial high of 200, then recovered to 194. Several stocks including New York Central, Reading, Asphalt, Baldwin, Studebaker, Sinclair faced pressure with mixed opening quotes such as Canadian Pacific 138 and United States Steel 29.
Chicago June 27 grains closed higher with wheat leading gains and corn showing strength. Rust reports in Minnesota stirred sentiment near the close. oats and soybeans posted modest gains while provisions varied.
The document lists clearing balances in Portland and various foreign currencies with values in US dollars. It includes French francs, Canadian dollars, German marks, lire, and other currencies with dates and percentages, plus references to securities and locations in Seattle and Hemttic.
The Mineral federation bans any of its officers from becoming candidates for political office, a decision announced in London. The move sets new governance rules for federation leaders and aligns with a neutral stance in public affairs.
Vessel movements include President from San Diego via San Pedro and Ban Francised at 7 06 am, Retendo from Houtheast jere Aleeka at 12518 Dm, Oleum from San Francisco at 10 pm, Northland from San Francisco via Bel lingham and Everett at 8 36 pm, Teyooks Maru from Vancouver BC at 7 16 pm, Charlie Watson from San Pedro at 7 20 pm, Nome city from Tacoma at noon June 6, Admiral Watson Southwestern via Southeastern Alaska, Heather for Hound trip at 5 05 am, Americas for Tacoma at 4 15 am, Nome City for San Francisco June 4 at 2 58 pm, Artigas for Portland Me via Grays Harbor and others, Horateon Maru for Tacoma at 4 25 pm, Ketetikan June 2 off Spokane southbound 5 pm, Queen northbound 4 30 pm, Princess Louise northbound 4 50 pm, Admiral Kvane for Alaska via Raiakie at 7 pm.
Shipping notices detail arrivals and sailings at Rotterdam and New York ports with vessels such as Katrine from Beattie Portland Me and Wabash for Heattie. Seattle and Astoria entries include ships John C Kirkpatrick and Northland along with multiple dockside movements and terminal cargoes.
A fragmented market list details stalls and items across multiple sections. Items include sugar, milk, canned goods, produce, seafood, meats, baking supplies, and household staples with varied prices and sellers identified by stall numbers.
London report says attempts to oust conscientious objectors from government employment have failed and no further action is expected.
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