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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1922
Page
5
Wisconsin Rapids March 27 Two men died and ten others feared for their lives when a cofferdam at Biron paper mill suddenly collapsed as river levels rose. Workers below the dam were trapped by the rush of water, triggering a fatal accident at the plant.
A fragmentary directory lists attorneys at law with offices in the Burke Building and Leary Building, plus loan firms offering small to moderate loans with minimal requirements. It also notes Beattie College of Chiropractic, electric repair services, and piano tuning and repair providers in Seattle addresses and phone entries.
The egg market showed firmer prices with several wholesale houses raising by one cent. Demand for eggs remained steady with receipts fairly clean. Prices listed include freeh ranch stock at 24 and 26 cents a dozen and pullet eggs at 20 and 21 cents. The report notes butter production increasing slightly but not enough to relieve local shortages. A car of budded receiving oranges arrived, prices 650 to 7 a box, lettuce higher, and apple prices firm with early varieties largely sold out.
Seattle's municipal railway posted a net profit of 17 043 in January, per figures released by DPD superintendent W Hendervog. The result deducts interest and principal on purchase price from operating revenue, which totaled about 140 000. Depreciation is estimated around 20 000, though the state accountant cites 56 000, a higher figure deemed inflated by traction experts.
The retail cost of food on March 15, 1914, rose 26 to 61 percent above 1913 levels in 10 representative cities, according to a Labor Department estimate. Decreases were recorded for the month ending March 15 compared with the prior month.
Washington March 27 government officials warn a coal famine could follow the miners walkout April 1. The Shipping Board is urged to study using ballast on its ships to carry coal from producing countries. Experts say the plan could prevent fuel shortages within 12 months if it materializes. Senator Borah continues talks with labor representatives to seek a truce in the mine dispute. He may convene the edate labor committees to review information and offer good offices.
Hert Jewell president of the railroad department of the AFL urged the U S railroad board to require carriers to pay employees at least a living wage He challenged railroads right to request further pay cuts saying operations could not afford existing scales
Democratic senators seek to force Senator Lodge to include the Hughes declaration in the four power Pacific treaty. Lodge weighs two methods to meet the demand, arguing that ratification is needed to preserve American rights in the mandated areas and to exclude domestic issues like the Japanese question on the Pacific coast from the pact’s operation.
March 27 report details the continuing search for the five victims of the ill fated flying boat Miss Miami. Converted submarine chasers John and Dickson of Memphis and Harold Smith of Kansas City assist, with Harold's wife and parents among the deceased.
Markets open with broad weakness as many issues slip while some names hold or rise. Studebaker trades near 106 percent after a dip from Saturday’s 107 percent, Mexican Petroleum opens down then recovers to about 116 percent, and American Woolen climbs to 86 percent amid a generally unsettled early session.
Chicago March 27 grain prices edge up on the Chicago board with May wheat demand growing and wet belt conditions reported. Corn, oats, and barley show scattered gains as provisions rise and distant deliveries noted. live stock prices move higher with mixed receipts across major markets.
Damages totaling 43405 are sought from the Puget Sound Electric Railway in a suit filed in superior court. Carl Olson died August 23 1921 when his automobile was struck by a train at Edgewick station. Elfrida Olson widow claims 25000 and minors Esther and Arthur seek remainder. Carl A Nitchif proprietor of General Furniture Repair Co died Monday at Providence hospital leaving a widow and 12 children. Body taken to Rafferty Undertaking Co.
Washington March 27. Senate finance committee acts to add duties on hides boots shoes and leather. If kept the tariff would raise shoe prices by 20 to 50 cents a pair. House had made hides boots shoes and leather free. Republicans seek 15 percent ad valorem on hides 10 percent on boots and shoes and 10 to 25 percent on leather.
Vendors offer sugar and dairy items at various stalls with prices for milk, jam, honey, butter, and meats. Highlights include Carnation or Borden milk 48c, sugar cured bacon 26c, veal roast 12½c per lb, pot roast 10c, and butter 28c. Also noted are soaps like Crystal White 27c and Fairy soap 26c with multiple stall groupings and price quotes for assorted goods.
MONDAY MAHON 7 Piret High Tide 4:32 PM, Low Tide 16:40, second high 42 minutes past, second low 7 minutes past. Weather Bureau report from March 27 at 9 AM notes falling barometer, cloudy skies, wind seven miles per hour. A steamer passed in at 4 AM and another passed out. a steamer likely Horace X. Master seen in tow of Strongview at 1 AM.
Maritime arrivals and departures update listing numerous ships with origins and routes. Motorship Chartie Watson from Richmond noted at 12 15 am March 26. Prince Rupert from Prince Rupert at 2 60 pm. Admiral Dewey from San Diego at 1 30 pm. Admiral Parragut from Victoria at 6 50 am March 17. Other vessels include Le MT. Rose 20 dollar trip, Puget Sound Naval Station movements, and multiple ships bound for Tacoma, Vancouver, New York, or San Francisco via diverse ports.
Maritime notices list vessels arriving at Genoa Baltimore Cristobal and San Pedro with arrivals from Seattle Tacoma and Beattie. Seattle wares include port entries and terminal dock consignments with numerous ships, dredges, and cargoes followed by detailed stall items on food and goods at markets.
Washington dispatch reports Col. W. B. Greeley chief forester urging three reforms in Alaska. He calls for local self government, a single on‑the‑ground federal official plus an Alaska cabinet, and expanded federal aid for transportation and resource development to unlock Alaska’s undeveloped assets.
Dr. Elliott of London warns exhaustion of internal secretion glands, especially those supplying dynamic force, as the source of weakness. The ad promotes glandular remedies with a free consultation at The Hearth, 1327 Third Ave, near the post office. Ex-Gov Physician advertises services.
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