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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1921
Page
10
Gary Indiana news reports a 20 percent wage cut starting May 15 for Steel Town workers tied to United States Steel. Foremen notified employees as New York's Judge Elbert H. Gary announced the reduction amid reduced hours and widespread hardship.
Home grown asparagus is arriving on the wholesale market in Ilota with large quantities expected after two weeks. Local asparagus sold at 20 cents a pound for quality. A car of Sacramento lettuce and a car of Mexican tomatoes arrived with lettuce quoted 192.75 to 4 dollars and tomatoes at 4.50 to 5.25. California Garnet potatoes sold around 9 to 10 cents a pound. A car of spuds due later this week. Two thirds of a car of Los Angeles strawberries and a valley cherries shipment were on the market with cherries at 4.50 for a ten pound box amid high prices and limited dealer supply. Dairy prices held steady.
Mrs Louis L Peete, convicted of the murder of Jacob C Denton, seeks a new trial in the district court of appeals. Attorneys argue improper conduct by District Attorney Woolwin during the trial. Peete, sentenced to life at San Quentin, awaits summer hearing on the petition. Separately, Mrs Mays sues for divorce from James W Mays over alleged later pooling incident.
The auxiliary power schooner Venus improves westward mail delivery from Seward, Seattle residents report. Casco en route to Vancouver with malt and general goods will join Hudson's Bay Company service.
Boston May 4 A lone cootie from the AEBF race delayed the steamer Saxonia off quarantine. The sole survivor of a decocotle treatment given to steerage passengers after Cherbourg voyage, the microbe prompted cleansing of all passenger personnel aboard.
Market notes show United States Steel Corp and Crucible Steel lifting quotations while steel shares reach yearly highs. The day features gains across metals and fuels with American Tobacco and several major industrials posting advances amid mixed rail readings and broad market strength.
R. and Talbot, officers of the Financial Securities Corporation of Seattle, deny reports that the Nonpartisan league influenced or will control the Bremerton Trust and Savings Bank acquisition. Talbot says the purchase was a straight investment. The firm, formed four months ago with 16 million capital, focuses on high grade securities. Officers include David C. Coates Beattie K B Talbot Spokane Walter M. Harvey Tacoma and J J Hastings Seattle.
Chicago May 4 grain prices fell sharply after early gains from crop damage fears. July wheat closed lower after opening higher, with May wheat at 1424 le and July corn easing. Cash wheat prices ranged No 1 red 1.49 and No 2 hard 1.61 1.52, while cattle and sugar markets showed mixed moves and a sugar drop was noted in San Francisco.
Foreign exchange opened steady in New York on May 4 with sterling at $3.97 and francs at 0.0792, lire at 80.0488, mark at 90.0151, Canadian dollars at 6.4955 and kronen at 0.1820. Crowds rose as krone traded near 0.1816.
San Francisco May 4 report lists cheese and poultry prices from Tritter Matras. Cheese flata and meat items shown with unit prices such as 12% and 6c per dozen, plus under sized pullete and extra pulleta.
New York money on call quotes at 6 percent for six months and 6 1/2 percent for other terms. Bar silver London at 35 1/2 percent, New York at 99 1/2 percent. Demand sterling trades around 2.97 percent.
Market notes show cattle receipts at 12 with common to fair steers around 6.50 to 7.26 and cows and heifers near 4.25 to 7, calves 4 to 11.50, hog receipts 209 with prime mixed up to 9.25, lambs 7.50 to 7.60, and sheep steady. Trustees of the Chamber of Commerce vote to subscribe 1000 toward a 65000 Lima Peru exhibit fund. The British Museum holds about 150000 beetle species.
Mrs Leota Harrison filed in superior court seeking $989.50 from New York Life Insurance Co claiming a $1 000 policy on her husband Frank Harrison was not paid after his death on February 14 1920. The complaint notes a $10.50 quarterly premium was previously returned to the widow who says she accepted it while grief struck.
Overland National Bank of Boise failed to open its doors Monday by order of the board of directors. The incident occurred in Bosh Idaho on May 4 as officials moved to close the bank for unspecified reasons, signaling a formal shutdown.
A historical listing shows multiple city clearings including Seattle Spokane Tacoma and Portland with various balance figures and totals. The document records amounts such as 4 573 764 74 for Seattle and 2 008 588 00 for Spokane with balances listed beside each.
Regulation sailor suits for ages 3 to 8 with navy collars and white twill, plus tan or blue chambray options, priced around $1.25. Heavy striped romper cloth and various beads, rhinestone pins, shot bracelets, and earrings offered. Lingerie clasps and other accessories listed with low prices.
Striking two tone Rough Straw Sailors in purple gray green navy yellow brown and sand priced at 7.50 advertise bold colorings and printed silk bands. Cream and ecru shadings feature nets with Valenciennes lace trimming and collar vest sets priced 85 cents to 1 dollar 25 cents. Also umbrellas at 2.25 in black corded and composition handles.
Thursday specials feature 500 yards of bleached muslin at 15 cents a yard for dressmaking and undergarments. Also 895 yards striped outing flannel 15 cents a yard, 475 yards plaid cottons at 10 cents, 3825 yards percale 15 cents, 450 yards gingham 15 cents, and 850 yards white outing flannel 15 cents for infant wear and house dresses. Downstairs store.
Dress aprons priced at $1.95 and $3.95 feature home dress styling for versatile use. A percale sample shows an allpower style with belt through pocket straps, light striped pattern, rick rack trim. Additional aprons in checked percale and plaid gingham offer rick rack or piping accents at attractively low prices.
R dainty ruffled and plain curtains offered in town and country. Serviceable Swiss sheer fabric with medium woven dots, 1 1/2 inch spacing, 36 inches wide, priced at 35 cents per yard. Strong entities include Swiss fabric and curtain types.
Merodery offers dresses with good materials and styles for school girls. Frocks feature contrasting trimming wide sashes and touches dear to mothers.
Men’s ties offered in novelty brocades plain weaves striped patterns satin finish and cords. Prices set at one dollar with options in singe current colors and subdued tones. Announcement notes dramatic coloring shifts and new ban fringe.
Box like strap purses with large mirror backs and coin purse sections are offered in cordovan colors and luxe finishes previously seen in higher priced bags. Children’s purses in silk beaded and imitation leather mimic adult styles priced from 25 cents to a dollar.
The Downstairs Store offers a May Silk Event with reduced prices on new spring dress silks. Selection includes 39-inch crepe de chine at 1.45 per yard in multiple shades, 85-inch dress satin at 1.45, 85-inch black satins and taffetas at 1.95, and 36- to 40-inch silks such as charmeuse and crepe de chine with varied colors and uses.
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