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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1920

Page

7

Wilson on War Policy in Knox Senate Debate

Washington May 6 Declar that President Wilson prefers to keep the country in a state of war rather than abate any part of his program. Knox Pennsylvania reports a Senate debate on the resolution urging peace and a return to peacetime prerogatives. The speaker warns of ruin if delay continues and calls for rational executive action to end wartime policies.

Washington Wilson Ted Knox Pennsylvania Senate Prac Sane Amanapip

Ruins of Sands on Beaches Erode by Water Action

The text notes that sands found on beaches and other places crumble away or fall apart largely due to water action. It mentions erosion and weathering processes affecting shorelines and similar sandy areas.

Seattle Star DIRECTORY Attorneys at Law Listings

Directory style listing of law and professional services including consultation free fees moderate and locations such as Burke Bidg 905 Second Ave and 619 Maynard Hide Firstave. Also features patent attorney Frederick P. Gorin with patent services and other professionals like chiropractors and collateral loan services with address references.

BALL Burke Bidg Second Ave Downs Bik Sadav Frederick P. Gorin—Pats American Ign Waah Washington Maynard Hide Tf Firetave N. Fenwick Lawrence S i Burke Pride

Mayor Confers on Prosecution Over Club Raid

Mayor Caldwell met with Deputy Prosecutor T. H. Patterson to discuss state felony charges likely to be filed against Frank Hall and Roy Allen arrested in the raid on the Service Club at 421 Olivest. Police Captains Searing and Damm attended. a dispute with Chief Warren followed the release of two men on bond.

Caldwell T. H. Patterson Mmayor Olivest Paterson W. H. Searing Hane Damm Patterson

Pedestrians Hit by Autos This Year

Carl Johnson a government mail clerk at 6525 Fourth Ave N E reported to police Wednesday that he ran over a small girl as she ran from behind a street car at Eastlake Ave and Martin. He said a wheel passed over one of the girl’s legs and she was taken away in another automobile before her name or injuries could be learned.

Carl Johnson Fourth Ave. N. E Government Mail Eastlake Ave Martin Johnson

Bowman hotel critique and Paris price comparisons

New York writer Herbert Corey discusses John McK Bowman canceling a Seattle hotel, noting his efficient but impersonal service. Bowman defends high hotel costs as driven by higher labor expenses and compares U S prices with Paris, where an American traveler plans to return to save money, while observing temperamental women.

New York Bowman England France Paris Deilare

Balancer Report Shows Clearing Totals and Balances

Financial summary lists Tacoma Portland figures with totals 2,175,931.00 630,219.00 6,099,203 and residual 953,408.42 across entries. The data imply a ledger balance and clearing amounts for the period.

Local Market Prices for Vegetables Fruits and Dairy

A listing of wholesale prices paid to shippers for a variety of produce and dairy items. Artichokes asparagus peppers tomatoes apples grapes strawberries and dairy products are shown with per unit or per crate prices. Displayed values reflect market rates at local markets for sellers and middlemen.

Manly’s Review of Trade Conditions

Basil M. Manly analyzes the Japanese financial crisis’s knock on effects and US usury law conflicts, then shifts to World price inflation, tariff revisions, and trade indicators. He notes weak southern markets, strong New York banks, production booms in wool and textiles, a wheat shortage forecast, rising farm wages, and costly railroad strikes.

Prices and goods listed at Westlake public markets stalls

A wartime style vendor catalog lists stall numbers and a wide range of groceries. Items include green beans, coffee, flour, canned vegetables, meats, dairy products, fresh fruit, and baked goods with prices such as 20 cents for beans and 66 cents for butter. Names like Carnation milk and Karo syrup appear, along with fish such as halibut and cod and assorted cheeses.

Westlake Stahl Wesson Bunkist Alaska KreoNomy

Fire Demon Takes Revenge on No 1

Dallas authorities report a dramatic incident where firefighter Daddy Garrett, superintendent of fire and telegraph, rushed to a blaze in a high powered car and witnessed the ruin of Old Number One, Dallas's first auto fire truck, driven by Garrett twenty years ago.

Dallas Texas Daddy” Garrett Garret

Man Fined For Liquor In Hip Pocket Public Place

Winnipeg May 5 A man named Charles Howard was fined 200 dollars by Magistrate McDonald for carrying a bottle on his hip in a public place. Howard contended the pocket was private, but the judge dismissed the argument and upheld the fine.

Winnipeg McDonald Charles Howard Howard Bunk

Walks 100 Miles to See Policemen

Oklahoma City story about Tootsie the bull terrier who followed her master to Okmulgee, 100 miles away, then walked back to police headquarters to reunite with the desk sergeant and fellow officers.

Oklahoma City Tootsie Police Okmulgee Here

French President Deschanel Adopts Soft Attire on Tour

Paris May 6 soft felt hats soft collars and lounge suits were prescribed by President Deschanel for himself and his entourage during a tour of France. Previously the president wore a stiff shirt and swallow-tailed coat on official duty.

Paris Deschanel France

World Traders in Great Meet 2 500 Delegates to Boost U S Trade

San Francisco hosts the seventh national foreign trade convention May 12 to 15 with more than 2,500 delegates expected. Delegates arrive from China Japan Australia New Zealand India and South America as special ships and trains bring participants to the Pacific coast. The program aims to explain why the United States has not secured a larger share of Oriental and South American trade and to promote closer ties between American manufacturers exporters and foreign markets. James A Farrell of United States Steel chairs the event joined by O K Davis and Robert Dollar in arrangements.

Federal Reserve Board United States Canada Great Britain France Italy Swee den Japan Australia Congress Bradstreet Paul N. Wilson San Francisco United Buties Eand Trade Council Pacific China New Zealand India Calcutta Colombo Ceylon Singapore French Indochina Manila Hongkong Shanghai Valparaiso Chile Pacific Coast New York Chicago South America Pacific Ocean Philippines James A. Farrell United States Steel Corporation National Trade Council O. K. Davis Robert Dollar Robert Dollar Company

Status of the New York Stock Exchange opening

Trading opened with fractional advances focused on professional buyers. U S Steel rose to 95 and closed at 66 to 66 1/2, Republic Steel and Bethlehem Steel gained, Studebaker reached a daily high, and Texas Company and Atlantic Gulf showed notable price moves amid an otherwise firm general list.

New York United States Steel American Bugar Southern Pacific Union Pacific Republic S. Cimetair Bethlehem B Baldwin American United States Atlantic Gulf Bethlehem BF Texas Company Tate Studebaker Lackawanna Steel Lap International Paper Central Leather Bethlehem Th Replogie Corn Prodiueta Brudebaker Mexican Petroleum Sinclair Pan-American American Woolen

Chicago Live Stock Prices May 5 Receipts Rise

Chicago reports cattle and sheep receipts around 18 000 and 17 000 head. Markets show gains with beef and pork ranges noted, including butcher steers 7.75 to 12.75 and lambs 19 to 18.50.

TSG Ie Eesti and Helfers Rulle Chicago Wales Palven Owen

New York Commodity Quotations Report May 6

New York May 6 notes show coffee and sugar bids with details for Rio 164% to 15%e per lb, Santos 33% to Cease Ib, Raw sugar 19.56 to 19.72 cents per pound, granulated at 17.50 to 2 percent per pound.

New York Rio Napa Santos

Foreign exchange steady at New York open May 5

The May 5 New York foreign exchange market opened steady with the franc and marks showing small gains. The dollar to Canadian currency stood around 0.? The report notes specific bid levels and minor shifts across several currencies as traders assess early activity.

New York Denmwnd

Prominent Delegates to Western Democratic Convention Named

The roster includes Robert H. Patehin Export Manager for W. R. Grace & Co. and Dr. Henry Suzzallo president of the University of Washington. Frederick J. Koster of the Koster company of San Francisco chairs the Pacific Coast committee. George E. Roberta of National City Bank and William Sproule of Southern Pacific Railway are among the speakers with tours arranged for delegates. The event will be held in the San Francisco civic auditorium.

Robert H. Patehin W. R. Grace & Co N. Y Henry Suzzallo University of Washington Frederick J. Koster Koster Company San Francisco Pacific Coast Committee George E. Roberta National City Bank of New York William Sproule Southern Pacific Railway Hawaiian Islands Seattle Alaska California West San Francisco Civic Auditorium

Grain futures slip on bearish weather and supply relief

Chicago May 5 report shows declines across futures as weather and transportation improvements weigh on demand. Short covering has mostly exhausted, and provisions falter as corn and oats fail to hold early gains with September stays weak.

Chicago Board of Trade

Japanese Money Market Is Tight

Japanese sugar companies pay 100 percent dividends in stock due to the financial panic. J. Abbott, an American embassy attache in Tokyo, reported that money is very tight and commodity prices are much lower. Yokohama shipping is congested as banks refuse further advances on cargoes.

Washington J. ¥. Abbott Tokyo Commerce Department Yokohama

Chamber Opposes U. S. Alaska Fleet and Coast Plan

The Chamber of Commerce plans to oppose a government operation of an Alaska fleet before Secretary of the Interior John Barton Payne on May 7. Resolutions condemn government carriers as stifling private transportation and urge support for Alaskan coal field development.

Chamber U. S. Alaska Alaska Chamber of Commerce Secretary of the Interior John Barton Payne Board

Tides in Seattle Report

Tides in Seattle Thursday show high tide at 6 p.m. with an 11.4 foot level and low tide around 0.6 feet earlier in the day. The data reflects coastal measurements for local maritime activity and safety planning.

Vessels in Port and Maritime Movements Seattle May

A detailed Seattle port listing notes vessels in port today at Smith Cove Terminal and piers, with arrivals from Vancouver, Kobe, San Francisco, and San Diego. It includes in tow tugs, motor ships, and drydock movements, plus Admirals Eva and Endicott, and yard operations by Skinner Eddy. Harry J. Van Fleet, Seattle song composer, pleads not guilty to narcotic law violation in U S district court.

Ection No. 2 Skinner @ Eddy drydock Storm King Koshun Maru Hama Kobe Apex Alaska Cortes Admiral San Diego San Francisco Gtr Spokane Bouthe Alaeke Queen Ban Francisco Davenport Beattie James Inland B. O San Pedro Seattle Victoria Vancouver RB. C Bite Darecus Beattie _ EVERETT Str W. & Porter Monterey Port Yosemite Tacoma Bellingham Smith Cove Elkton Wheatland Mont Tyndareus Bergen Motor Sehr Kirkelind Fanny Deutard Oreat Northern Tajima Mara Pellet Dr. & C. G. Bear Dora Liverpool Maru Magnan Henry T. Scott Redonda Grand Trank Dock Admiral Eva Pacific Coast Engineering Fastern Cloud West Jester Pacific Coast L. H. T. Codarie Skinner & Eddy Yards Robin Goode Union Pacific Pier Hanford St Eastern Spokane St Motor Echr Libby Maine Seattle Flour Mills Motor Sehr Weahington Dothie Garde West Mahwah East Waterway Jemteg Arcturus Ameé Roosevelt Alaska Steamship Banta Ana Todd Drydocks Elihn Thomson Admiral Sebree Endicott Aguila Heffernan Drydocks Henry W Puget Sound Bridge & Dredging Patterson Pattersee-MacDonald Yards Bkth Sohr Blasting Hull U. S Harry J. van Fleet Seattion United States’ District Court

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