Trade body planned in Seattle by local interests
A Seattle plan aims to create a semi public trade body to boost foreign and domestic commerce. Initial steps include forming a corporation at a Friday morning meeting at the port commission office. The agency would represent local businesses with East and Orient markets and be run like a private company while retaining quasi public status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Port Commission
St. Dock
East
Orient
Chamber of Com ‘Merce
Chamber
Freight Rates Cause Loss to Apple Men
Takima May 11 Fred Eberie manager of Yakima County Horticultural union testifies before Interstate Commerce Commission that excessive freight rates cut Northwest apple markets. W J Irquhart Yakima Valley Traffic and Credit assoc says carload freight costs to Northwest markets run 23 to market costs far higher than competing districts. The spread blocks Eastern markets. Will discuss China trade Fred H Lysons to address YMBC May 19 at Washington Annex on fundamentals of business relations with China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Takima
Fred Eberie
Yakima County
Irquhart Gas
China
Fred H. Lysons
Young Men's Business Club
Whrusday
Washington Annex
MARKET BARGAINS AT QUEEN CITY STALLS AND PANTRY ITEMS
A listing of grocery and household goods with prices from Queen City stalls and shops. Items include butter 15c, large cans of baking powder 88c, marmalade 24c, peanut butter prices, canned milk, cheese, eggs 23c a dozen, bacon, sausage, and various produce. Multiple stalls noted with product variety and price points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen City Star
Swift
Vital Statistics and Licenses From Local Notices
A fragmented list shows births with locations such as Ninth Avenue and Hamilton Street and names like Earl, James, John, and others. The section includes SAGE LICENSES listing names, residences, and ages, followed by a death roster with scattered ages and locations, and miscellaneous notes from local government records.
Rates held as ship operators avert price war in Pacific
In Seattle the Pacific Westbound conference remains intact after local ship operators voted Tuesday to stay united. Tariff schedules will not change for commodities from the port, aiming to prevent a rate clash. Captain John F. Deery, veteran Pacific coast mariner, died Tuesday. funeral plans pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Maritime Vessel Movements and Port Dockyard Listings
A detailed log of steamships and motorships across Seattle and Puget Sound ports includes arrivals and departures from May 10 to May 11. Vessels listed cover routes from New York Vancouver Manila Tac oma San Francisco and Honolulu with times from 2:30 p m to 10 a m. Port facilities at Smith Cove Pier A B D and various terminals note moorings and assignments for ships like Admiral Goodrich Admiral Reeman and Admiral Dewey along with cargo and yard activity.
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Seattle
Smith Cove
Etr
Wheat
Montana
Katort
Valdes
Alame
Jefferron
Admirel Reéman
Admiral Dewey
Spokane
Admiral Schley
Artigas Beattie Dry Dork Co —Motorship
Anvil
Pacific Coast Coal Ruby
LMH & Bwiftcure
Ustes Pacific Terminal
Texan
Usted
Westward Ho
Polish Attack Angers Italy in Upper Silesia Crisis
Rome reports inflamed public opinion after Italian soldiers were killed by Polish insurgents in Upper Silesia. The press urged Premier Giolitti to bypass ambassadors and demand direct satisfaction from Poland, while speculation grew over possible alignments if Italy’s demand were met or refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Upper Silesia
Italy
Gilolitti
Ambassadors’ Council
Supreme Council
Warsaw
California graduates mark UC’s annual commencement
One thousand six hundred fifty one University of California students received degrees at the annual commencement in Berkeley. Rear Admiral Henry B. Wilson, then head of the Atlantic fleet, is to be assigned to command at Annapolis Naval Academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley
Cal
University of California
Washington
Henry B. Wilson
Atlantic Fleet
Annapolis Naval Academy
Initial Gains Wiped Out on New York Market
New York traders saw early stock advances erased within minutes as Germany reparations news failed to move prices. Sumatra weakened to 65, then 61. Mexican Petroleum rose briefly to 16 1/2 before reversing. United States Steel stayed unchanged at 84 4, with mixed moves across majors like General Motors, New Haven, and International Paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Berlin
Sumatra
General Motors
New Haven
Camiee Vailey
International Paper
Mu Brudebaker
Crucible
Pennsylvania
Reading
Cieneral Raphalt
Steel
United States
Atps
Revgaue
Tramere Pee
Cerro de Pasco
N. Y. Stock Exchange
I. J. Manning @ Co
ty _amer International
Detnieherma
Canadien Pacific
Goodrich
Great Northern
Kennecott
Lackawanna
Ora Dos Mexican Petroleum
Lawourt
New Haven Tees
Northern Pacific
Arkansas
Ams
Toe Pierce
Arrow
Enican
Chicago Board of Trade
Westfaeeday
J. H. Manning & Co
Iron & Sree
Nock Island
Oroanete
Julaim
Lim Lis
Mahway
Aiomberg
Miededaker
Bem
Testes
Opt
Utah
Crete
Westinghouse
Mapa
Chesteute
Manning & Ca
Japancee
Batlee
Beries
Whelesale Deniers
Batter — Creamery
Renee Brick
oRpgeetos
Wieroneia
Weston
Mritien Viet
Melgium Nestor
Melgieom
Prisse Feld Whd
Erniers Bertie
Hamburg
United Kingdom
Atentoon
Fiaur
Balt
Oble
Pat Jehem Meel
Omeral Pacific
Mt. Paul
U.P
Seattle Star DIRECTORY fruit prices slide amid port strike
Alaska port delays due to marine strike push fruit back on market in Seattle. Asparagus receipts rose with good weather. Local asparagus weakens at 15 to 17 cents a pound. Florida Dollar brand strawberries at 1.50 per crate. Oregon Plum at 3.76. Cherries steady 20 to 30 cents per pound. Dairy market unchanged.
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Alaska
Seattle
Oregon
Grain Market Advances On Wheat Lead In Chicago Trade
Chicago May 11 led by wheat futures, grain quotations rose sharply on the Chicago Board of Trade amid reports of unfavorable crop conditions. July wheat opened up and closed higher, while July corn and oats also advanced. Cash wheat prices were listed for No. 2 red and No. 1 hard, with premiums noted for select grades. A separate federal suit concerns lease transfers involving the National Bank of Commerce in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
of. _ co
State Bank of Seattle
The
Northwest Trust and Savings Bank
National Bank of Commerce
Leary Building
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Market Report Shows Mixed Commodity Pricesand Cattle Quotes
The page lists varied figures for beef and livestock categories including canners, cutters, and feeders with prices ranging from $2.78 to $9,000. Calves and cows show disparate quotes while sheep and lamb values appear elevated. Market notes reference traders and steady activity in some sectors amid fluctuating quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gino
Foreign exchange and commodity notes from New York opening
The report shows opening gains in foreign exchange with Sterling at 82.99 percent and various currencies listed. Coffee and sugar futures appear firm with raw values noted. Denver stock market notes report cattle receipts around 1,200 with steady or mixed prices for steers cows and calves, hogs lower, and lambs mixed in price.
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Foreign Exchange
New York
France
Kromen
Denver
Lamba
Ewes
Spring Lambe
Portland Market Status and Produce Prices
Portland market report dated May 11 shows cattle receipts 741 and market steady, sheep receipts 1 with steady demand, butter and cheese quotes vary with 24 to 25 cents for extras and California flats at 16 to 17 cents. San Francisco produce note lists butter extras 24 cents and cheese at 16 to 17 cents with eggs 240 dozen extra pullets.
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Portland
San Francisco
Ban Francisco
California
Goats? No. Fisherman Makes Grab Hook For Safe Catch
Tez Tyler reports Charlie Caldwell, a cotton buyer, fished with bare hands for years and bore scars from fish fins. A blacksmith made a nail grab hook. Caldwell now locates fish with his feet and grips them with the device, reducing hand injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler
Tez
Charlie Caldwell
Portland Elects June Vote on Street Transfers to Railroads
Portland voters will decide at a special election on June 7 whether title to portions of more than 40 city streets should be transferred to a group of transcontinental railroads for enlarged freight terminals. The railroads plan to spend several millions to build union terminals if property rights are secured.
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Portland
Wyoming highway bonds carry huge margin in Cheyenne
In Cheyenne on May 11 strong returns indicated Wyoming's $1.4 million highway bond issue passed by a wide margin. Early counts showed nearly ten to one in favor of the measure, signaling strong public support for roadwork funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming
Fourth of July crowd eyed for New Haven celebration plan
Rainier Noble post of the American Legion and chairman George Brazer forecast 100000 visitors to New Haven for a city Fourth of July celebration. In a separate item, three boys and one girl were born to Mrs. Michael Scalz of 9 Olive Street yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plana
Rainier-Noble Post
American Legion
George Brazer
New Haven
Conn
Michael Scalz
Olive St
City Eyes New Skagit Bond Issue for Hydroelectric Project
City officials indicated plans to float a large bond issue for the Skagit hydroelectric project. Corporation Counsel Walter F. Moter was asked to draft an ordinance to issue 6.6 million dollars in municipal light extension bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skagit
Walter F. Moter
Auto plants back to near full force in Detroit
Detroit May 11 eighty percent of the men normally employed in the 79 automobile plants were back at work today. Additional men are being hired at the rate of 3000 a week according to the Manufacturers' Employment association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Manufacturers’ Employment Association
Dramatic Night At Palace Hip Feature Stars
DRAMATIC PLAYERS AT PALACE HIP J. K. Emmet and Mary Ryan head the new show at Loew's Palace Hip. They appear in The Test a one act play. Monte and Lyons present Just for fun a comedy skit. Russo Tess and Russo perform eccentric acrobatic and novelty dances. Raines and Avey star in Some Simp a sketch with a smart city girl and a guileless rube.
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Palace Hip
J. K. Emmet
Mary Ryan
Loew's
Monte
Lyons
Russo
Tess
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EcCoNomy Mall
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Tall Can Carnation
Yakima
Auto Club
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Booth
Franklin
An. Earl
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Hamilton
An. John
W. Republican
N. W
Green Lake
Laker
Lewis
Sturgis Ros Girl
Verts
W. P
Keersen
C. mM
Stewart
William
Wick
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18Th Ave
Irk H. M
Hudson St
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Alki Ave
J. F
SAGE
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Legal
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Hingham
Ioeal
Theodore F
Shelton
Legalbert
Katherine
BEMGM
Sveevscdoes Dues
Piee
Hartford
Selma
Vera
Margaret
Bees Net
Robert
Ngham
Cecelia
Hiroshima
Yashio
Pare Tanya
Ronan
Michael E
Heen
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Rey Aptaure
Shiga
Me Ferty
Jeane
Port Rinttaiet
Estover
Lem
Emma
Port Lawton
Ship News
Tides
Aurora
Barkentine
Charles Neilson Co
Melbourne
Australia
Puget Sound
Buford
Honolulu
66Th Regiment, Coast Artillery
65Th
Fort Kamehameha
GULF
Weather Bureau
Tatoosr Island
Heford
Alicia
Tir Willselo
Admiral Schrey
Vancouver
A Ogreves
Westham
Hfiritish Cotambleporte
West Ivis
Manila
Weet Ivie
Taselma
Julia Lockenbdach
Tacoma
N.Y
Seattle Star Directory
Allenaea
Egg
Kree
Orney
Anelgn
Secur
Wash
Ieington
L. Weynolda
CL. Reynoldh
Lyon Tid
Certified Public Accountants
Wangen
Leary
Jennin
Alee Ech
Benny Nage Ain
Third Ave
Danming
Tessone Slevens
Sth & Pike May Dunn
Count Haevemly
Matat
Caches
Hopler Midge
Oldent I Brican Jewelry CO
Tecon Vo
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Waesehington Id
Optometrist
JW Edmunds
Fraser-Paterson Ca
F. N
Heirin
Ohnstrom
Finlay
Sonal
Osssnassessenens
Alfette Hay
N. Y
Egar
Alaska Dry Goods CO
Fifth Avenue
Pike and Pine “Mall
Union
Bulta
Black Sox
Sieto
Union Bulta
Pike and Pine
Fraser-Paterson Co
Second Avenue and
University Street
Pike Street
Gately’s
Third Avenue
Spring
Seneca Streets
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