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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1920
Page
5
Bandits blew the Greenwood National Bank vault at Greenwood Nebraska and escaped with about $104,500 in registered bonds and cash. Two failed safe attempts preceded the theft. Bank losses total roughly 194,000 in bonds and 200 dollars in cash. Wires to Greenwood were cut and a section house handcar was taken or damaged as the robbers fled.
Secretary of State Colby prepared a letter to Senator Lodge urging publication of evidence heard during the foreign relations committee’s consideration of his nomination. The move aims to clear up rumors circulating about the probe.
President Wilson will veto the Knox resolution declaring peace with Germany and any peace measure not ratified by the Versailles treaty. He maintains a Versailles treaty position or nothing and will offer modus vivendi talks to preserve American rights until voters decide in the presidential election.
Knights of Columbus hosts first annual boxing ball Wednesday night to raise funds for a Seattle Boxing Association club house. Organizer Fred Fulton of Minnesota is involved.
Ban Quentin California March 29 Harry S New lifelong murder convict of Frieda Lesser has been in the prison hospital for two weeks under observation. Authorities say his health is generally good and no decision on return to the joint mil Der has been made. His mother in Los Angeles had feared he might be dying but that is not supported by current reports.
In a congressional move Representative Dyer of Missouri introduced a resolution demanding an investigation into the recent gasol ine price hikes. He alleged four increases in 20 days and claimed large profits by oil interests. Funeral services for Mrs. Christina Tredwell were held Tuesday at Henney Watson's, with burial in Brooklyn planned.
Tides in Seattle show the first low tide around dawn and a high tide near midday. The second low tide is expected in the afternoon, with the times varying by weather and lunar patterns.
Cattle receipts in Chicago on March 24 show 4 000 head with mixed gains across categories. Butchers, king and cutters report varied prices. cattle totals include 19 000 head with higher markets and calves up to 19, but cows and feeders show different ranges. Sheep receipts reach 10 006 with lambs and ewes priced higher in the market.
Wholesale prices for cabbage carrots cauliflower celery cucumbers and related produce appear with various per crate per ton and per case figures. The list includes fruits such as lemons and mixes with grains and animal feed offerings like alfalfa and cracked corn across multiple suppliers and grades.
Shipping schedule shows a Tactician from London and Liverpool via Balboa and Vancouver arriving 8 30 am, Morning Star from British Columbia ports at 6 pm March 22, Havilah from San Francisco at 8 20 pm, Frank H Buck from Monterey at 8 45 pm, President from San Pedro via San Francisco and Victoria at 9 80 pm, and Hokkai Maru from Kobe at 4 30 pm.
BE. D. O'brien acting superintendent of public utilities opened Monday's council meeting with test results from Beattie stations showing gasoline with up to 28 percent ineffective residue. He cited an average residue of 16.4 percent and pressed for state legislation to ensure a proper standard for gasoline.
Local delegates to the seventh annual foreign trade convention in San Francisco May 12 to 15 will adopt Seattle as a motto. Plans discussed at a Chamber of Commerce meeting covered Seattle representation, and new sailing changes were announced for Admiral fleet vessels and smaller steamers, with Governor and President sailings from Seattle now on Saturdays at noon.
The Navy announces a sealed sale of listed vessels in multiple districts. Bids due by 12 00 noon March 27 1920 with 10 percent deposit. Catalogs and terms available from the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts or district Commandants. final sale by highest bidder.
New York stock quotes show mixed starts with General Motors opening at 190 and slipping to 671 after heavy selling. Republic and Bethlehem Steel move modestly while Studebaker and Mexican Petroleum rise. Trading volume remains brisk as major names like Wahited Mtatec Rice and Gulf properties display sharp moves amid unsettled demand.
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