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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1922
Page
5
The first Persian grapes of the season arrived from California and sold for $3 per box. Strawberries on the market priced at $2.00 to $2.25, Bing cherries at 18 cents, Royal Anne 10 cents, and Black Tartariana 12 cents per pound. Cantaloupes moved, with prices around $3.50 to $4.75 depending on grade. House tomatoes rose to 2.50–3.00 per crate, with other produce and dairy prices listed.
On June 28 in New York, professional operators tried to depress the market late in the first hour after a brief rally. Mexican Petroleum fell to 179 after a 143 opening, Pan American slid from an early gain, while rails were mixed and the broader market held firm. A railroad shopmen strike threat loomed July 1 but had little impact.
Grain prices eased on the Chicago Board of Trade as exporters resisted yesterday's advances. Weather remained mixed with rain in several Midwest states. Cash wheat prices ranged around No 2 red and No 2 hard, while corn and soy futures showed modest gains and losses amid uneven demand and market caution.
A brief listing of foreign currency rates shows values for Canadian dollar French franc Italian lira German mark and others. The document notes present values and slight variations with percentages and unit prices, reflecting exchange quotes for Tuesday.
W. J. Robinson of New York pleaded guilty to petit larceny in Superior Judge E. C. Mills' court. He admitted misappropriating $30 from the Durant Motor Corporation and was sentenced to 20 days in the county jail.
Ronald Merrit aged 15 of 949 224 ave and Benny Coren aged 16 of 413 23rd ave were arrested early Wednesday after allegedly attempting to force the rear door of the Donaldson pharmacy. They were taken to the county jail's juvenile department for processing.
Mayor Brown and the Seattle park board toured Tacoma to discuss Point Defiance park finances amid reports of about 32000 dollars in annual revenue. The visit followed by actions at City of Destiny with local officials on the park situation.
Seattle tides and weather report outline amplitudes for a June day. Mentioned are low and high tides at specific times and heights, plus a southeast wind and partly cloudy conditions around Tatoosh Island and Providence and Yosemite areas.
A chronicle of ships arriving and departing across numerous ports with many vessels listed by name and route. Entries include President from Tacoma, Phyllis from San Francisco, Admiral Behley from Everett, Alameda via Southwestern, and North Western, Queen, and other ships sailing to and from Tacoma Seattle San Francisco Yokohama Cristobal and Meattie with dates in June and times.
Wabash Railroad orders about 1500 forty foot automobile box cars and 2050 refrigerator cars in a $7,000,000 package. Most purchases expected to occur in the Northwest, via information from St Louis received by J E B Holton, the road's general agent in the city.
The grand jury paused for hours as officials examined the Scandinavian American bank records. Chief Deputy Prosecutor EB Jones, N H Moore, former state bank commissioner, and Arthur Bannon retired to Jones office to review books and plan further witnesses. Justice court clerks were questioned by the jury.
The State of Washington versus Olga Farley, accused of shooting Wesley Howarth at the Metropole hotel on May 21, is rescheduled from June 29 to October 9. Defense attorney Adam Beeler cited unavailable witnesses, two of whom are in Alaska.
Roy Jones, Ketchikan pilot, will depart Seattle Friday in a Navy seaplane with a 180 horsepower motor. The crossing to Ketchikan in nine hours has never been attempted. Start is contingent on completing the engine work, but Jones will press on to reach Alaskan Ketchikan by July 4.
A check for $18, delayed since June 17, 1919, resurfaced and was turned in to the Municipal Railway Department. It was intended for the Municipal News, published by the Municipal League, discovered by EK. Weinir, league secretary, amid old papers on Wednesday.
A collage of classified and public notices includes a health ad for remedies claiming cures for rheumatism stomach trouble indigestion and heart trouble with a 401 American Bank address and dubious claims. Other items list lost and found animals missing persons a garage occupancy protest legal circulars and help wanted ads for housekeepers carpenters and dressmakers along with scheduling and auction notices from Seattle and surrounding area.
Resolutions adopted by the Seattle branch of the Associated General Contractors of America express deep regret over the murder of J. K. Shoemaker in Herrin Illinois during recent riots. Shoemaker was a former president, vice president and secretary of the local AGC. The group censures Williamson County authorities and the Illinois governor for derelictions in protection, and criticizes the national government for not addressing a volatile coal strike era with sufficient action.
In Olympia on June 28 Yogi Wasson and Joseph Cannon saved Raymond Hiscox 21 from drowning in Simmons lake. Cannon brought Hiscox to shore after they intervened at the scene. Thieves later entered Mrs. Carl Jones home at 1741 Melrose Ave and stole two rings worth hundreds of dollars and a gold watch.
A Seattle area listing offers a $1,650 small ranch bungalow with living and dining room, kitchen, bedroom, pantry, closets, front and rear porches, garage and workshop, plus a well and pump. Immediate possession for a mail payment down and $20 monthly. Also waterfront Puget Sound land and assorted acreages with easy terms advertised by local agents.
A collection of short real estate ads offers 2 room bungalows, 4 lots near car lines, lake views, sewer paid, and easy terms. Listings include Mount Aker district, Green Lake area, Phinney Ridge, and Wood’s Green Lake Park additions with prices from 375 to 9756 dollars and terms through various Kenwood and Main contacts.
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