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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1921
Page
7
A compressed overview notes steady gains in textiles, rubber, autos, railroads, and building trades. Prices and production neared prewar levels with March ship shipments near normal, factory payrolls improving, and steel and textile sectors increasing capacity.
At a reorganization convention of the Plumbers' Northwest association the group adopted the name Washington State Association of the United Association of Plumbers Steim and Gas Fitters.
Alex Tinling of Seattle, general freight agent for the Northern Pacific Railway, told the public service commission Saturday that he is compelled to oppose any downward revision of trans continental freight rates at this time.
Prominent Seattle men back a Northwest organization to stabilize markets for fruit and berries through cooperative canning and preserving, aiming to reduce overproduction and boost prices, following California packers’ example.
Lisbon reporters walk off the job demanding higher wages. Newspaper owners cite rising paper ink and material costs as a barrier to salary increases.
The Wenatchee, built for the U S shipping board, will arrive at Pier B Smith Cove next Monday and become Seattle’s first liner in transpacific passenger service. A Chamber of Commerce reception is planned.
Arrivals include Northwestern from Tacoma at 7 40 p m Admire Rodman from Vancouver at 4 05 am March 17 Jeptica from Sauraul via ports and San Francisco 5 76 p m Prince George from Prince Rupert via ports 6 8 am March 22 U 6 8 Mississippi for San Pedro 9 am Idaho for San Pedro 9 am March 27 Prince George for Prince Rupert via ports 11 36 p m Idebre for Tampico via San Pedro and Cristobe 20 am Masatian for Manzanillo via Ana cortes and San Pedro 10 am Ed more for Manila via Point Wells Yokohama Kobe Shanghai Hongkong 9 am Admiral Goodrich for Anchorage and Port Graham 12 40 Dm
Shipping notes list arrivals and sailings for Yokohama San Pedro Philadelphia New York and Seattle ports. Vessels include Beattie Geattle routes via Tacoma Port Angeles and San Francisco with ships like Governor Windler Queen Rainier Yoremite and Mandasan Maru. Cranes docks and yard assignments appear at Seattle Pier 14 and Pier 6 plus Todd Dry Docks and West Mimrod facilities.
Early trade at the New York Stock Exchange showed a firm tone with cautious gains and notable dividend and business reports shaping activity. Motor and wool stocks revived, American Woolen hit a new high, Chandler rose to a yearly peak, while United States Steel edged lower and California Petroleum held steady amid mixed quot.
Chicago prices fluctuated as cold Western weather unsettled trading on the Board of Trade. May wheat opened at 1.52 and slipped. May corn and July corn showed early gains then gave back ground. May oats stood at 40 and then eased. cash wheat quotes were mixed in a light, uncertain session.
Chicago market receipts show hogs at 47 000 with mixed lower bids for butchers and packers, cattle receipts at 11 000 with lower market for cattle and steady sheep. Prices listed include hogs 19.50 to 10.68, cattle cannery and cutters around 8 to 10, calves near 10, lambs around 16.7, ewes around 20.65, with overall market conditions reflecting softer hogs and steady sheep.
Market notes from New York on March 2 discuss coffee futures and spot prices, with prices around 4% increases and references to various traders. The report cites nominal values such as 464.25 and mentions adjustments in the cocoa and sugar sectors.
The report shows steady opening action in New York markets with mixed currency figures. Exchange values list Canadian dollars, francs, lire, kronen, and marks, noting slight movements amid a backdrop of overall stability.
A fragmented inventory of stalls from a public market detailing assorted goods and prices. Items include milk from Borden’s, butter, margarine, baking powder, olives, canned meats, sardines, salmon, hams, coffee, tea, and various cereals with prices per unit or per can. stall numbers 12 to 192 referenced, across multiple sections and brands.
Edward Brislane who was hanged in Chicago for the murder of a picture theatre proprietor in a holdup urged that his execution be made a public spectacle in Grant Park, described as the city’s front yard on the lake front located along the lake.
Three bandits armed with revolvers fitted with electric flash lamps blinded the cashier and froze victims during a Paris bank robbery. They escaped with $2,000.
France announces a new model called the Francom aimed at the cheap car market, expected to sell around 800 dollars. The design features a three seated torpedo body and a two cylinder engine, signaling a push to compete with mass produced autos.
A partial San Francisco update details produce items and prices in a muddled OCR read. The fragment references California markets, dates, and various misread terms, offering little clear information beyond a metropolitan market context.
Portland market activity shows steady prices across livestock and dairy items. Cattle and hog values hover with mild gains despite mixed demand while sheep and lambs post varied quotes. receipts indicate robust turnover and ongoing wholesale movement.
March 98 market notes from White River include poultry and potatoes priced around 1.90 to 2.16, feed costs at 91.46 to 1.66 per container, and dairy and beef items with cows and heifers around 4 to 7 dollars. Grain-fed sheep and lamb sectors show weights 156 to 175 pounds with prices near 11.60 and 16 dollars for heavier cattle over 2600 pounds at 16 dollars.
Koo Low Tee, a young Chinese man, leaped from an open fourth story window at the Republican hotel on Seventh Avenue and King Street after a door knock caused a frightened cry of Police. He survived the fall landing on soft ground and is in the city hospital feared to die. Police suspect dope influence.
King County commissioners invite Chamber of Commerce members and the public to confer at 1 30 p m Monday on donating the Willows county farm near Lake Sammamish as a base hospital site. The project would cost between 2 000 000 and 3 000 000 and officials seek broad input before deciding.
Chicago reports a severe earthquake shock recorded by the seismograph at the University of Chicago. The tremor began at 2 55 am and lasted until 6 45 am. Santa Clara University notes a tremor 2 2755 miles west, lasting 19 minutes. In police court Judge Lynch fines $10 for consorting with grape. Prohibition agents encounter a piano filled with bottled liquor aboard a ship.
A heavy California butter supply lowers prices by two cents. Quoted at 43 cents for brick and 42 cents per pound for cubes. Milk production rises with grassy fields and warm weather. Celery in San Diego scarce. expected to rise to eight dollars per crate on final shipment. Northern California celery at five dollars per crate and Imperial Valley lettuce at four fifty to five. Loose hothouse stock in demand at one to 1.25 per crate. Fancy asparagus trades around 25 cents per pound.
Proceedings to force Mia, Mary and Nunemaker to surrender 11 year old Eagenia ended when Nathaniel Nunemaker’s lawyers filed a court release signed by Mrs Nunemaker. The child had been detained for habeas corpus hearings after custody was awarded to the grandfather in Indiana.
Hartford reports a colonial town record dated October 24 1643 ordering one ringer to start work one hour before daybreak and that every house have an up and some Nehts. Stayabeds are paid 1 shilling 6 pence for the privilege.
Stewart D. Beckley cashier of ICity National Bank of Dallas and president of the American Institute of Banking will headline the Beattle chapter banquet at Blanc's cafe Tuesday evening. The Skagit project advances with 2.65 miles of new railroad track slated for completion to the Gorge plant. A Louisville advertisement notes that green cross signals provide right of way for emergency calls.
David Mc Kenzie, president of the Westlake Public Market, announced a new market building at Fifth Avenue and Virginia Street costing 150000 dollars. The structure will have six stories and a basement to serve the community.
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