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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1919
Page
7
Classy Canines on Display for the rest of the week at the Arena as the 24th annual Beattie Kennel Club show presents 170 dogs. Judge Tadamsa, Seattle artist, opened the event this afternoon, with Antonia Stinson noting the field surpasses last year’s abundance of thoroughbreds.
Fire aboard the Seattle maiden voyage Meamer Cozette caused $45,000 in losses and triggered a formal inquiry by steamer inspectors in San Francisco. The ship, en route to Norfolk from Seattle, regained control as water was used to subdue the blaze and officers praised the crew and apprentices for their coolness.
Shipping reports from Tatoosh Island list numerous vessels sighted or passing near the Cape on May 15. Entries note barometer reading, wind, and times for steamers schooners and tugs, with arrivals at Seattle and points to Tacoma Portland and San Francisco. Casualty report cites Le Ornette in San Francisco with fire between decks and slight loss.
Richard Spillane argues American wealth coexists with severe urban squalor citing Philadelphia tenements, crowded blocks, and neglect by owners and officials. He urges public pressure via church-led housing committees to expose negligent landlords and push reforms amid rising rents and health violations.
A colorful market list shows stalls at Pike Place offering cane sugar, fresh pasteurized milk, halibut, Bering Sea herring, ling cod, salmon trout, milk, peanut butter, ketchup, cream cheese, Swift's bacon, ham, Palm Olive soap, butter, full cream cheese, and strawberries with varied prices and quantities across stalls 7, 17, 63, 64, 56, 67, 73, and 1608.
A dense list of stalls and goods with prices from a local market. Items include milk at 10¢ per quart, coffee 2 for 61.25, cocoa 20¢, beans 5¢ and 8 for Folger’s taking powder 4¢, plus fruit and vegetables like strawberries cucumbers and turnips with unit pricing. Vendors include The Mall, Acme Grocery, Royal Grocery, Red Bear Grocery in Ames.
Washington dispatch reports the War Department announces casualties in French combat divisions. The Second regular army division suffered the heaviest losses with 26 076 killed and wounded, while the 88th national army division recorded the lightest with 92 casualties.
The utilities committee forwarded an ordinance to move funds from the general fund to the street railway fund to cover police and fire department carfare. The measure awaits council passage.
A fragmentary list shows dairy and produce items with prices across stalls, including milk from Kristofer won'e milk at 10e per unit, butter 59¢, eggs 50 dozen, cottage cheese 26e, brick cheese 2 the, veal stew 260, and various fish and fruit items. Listings reference stalls 9 11 116 and items such as potatoes 91 60 sack and Libby's pork and beans 17c.
Readable fragments show stalls offering various foods with prices such as butter 56¢, pimento cheese 20¢, fresh cottage cheese, asparagus, artichokes, Telephone peas, and jars of goods. Also listed are macaroni, pancake flour, and Golden West coffee with multiple price points.
A fragmented shopping page lists various staples such as No Rub Naptha soap Pure cane agar rolled oats Holly brand milk fresh strawberries dry goods and canned beans. It notes stall numbers and odd prices like 2 for 50 cents and 3 for 25 cents within a bustling market setting.
Western Ave buyers boost prices for butter eggs and condensed milk as exporters ship large egg stocks to Alaska. Commission men cite unlimited exports and slow potato movement for price gains while novelties include loquats and sweet potatoes arriving from Southern California. Prices for berries apples and greens vary with steady spud market and diverse regional prices across crates pecks and sacks.
Washington May 15 The United States could seize South American coal trade from Great Britain if ships and cargo arrangements improve. War changes include more American ships, British investments sold, and growing South American demand with room for cement in winter and coal in summer. Shipping ballast and return cargos remain challenges.
Taxpayers and residents of Rai nier valley may care about Seattle and Rainier Valley Railway Co seeking a six cent fare from the public service commission. The commission resumed hearings Thursday without a resident presence to oppose a five to six cent increase. Witnesses included D F McCurrach chief engineer C A Cadden and E D Ridley the commission accountant. It appears ratemaking will wait until property valuation is fixed. Also reported a robbery on 35th Ave W and Admiral Way with a $1 reward for a stolen watch repair ad appears nearby.
The New York stock ticker shows opening irregularities with a tilt toward strength. United States Steel, Bethlehem Steel and Marine stocks rise while some leaders stumble at midmorning before bouncing back, despite a sharp midday decline and subsequent recoveries.
New York markets report coffee futures with a notable rise on March 16 as prices for nearby delivery climb. Other commodities include sugar and tea futures showing varied movement amid trading activity.
May corn opened at 1.72 and rose to 1.79 amid local buying. July slipped to 1.63 and later stood near 1.64. September opened steady at 1.55 and edged higher. May oats traded around 0.65 with gains, July up to 0.66 and then 0.67. May and July soybeans and rides listed with gains and multiple price points across contracts.
San Francisco May 1 market notes list butter prices at 20 cents per pound and cheese in the low 20s to 30 cents per item. Potatoes show mixed regional prices with Idaho Washington Oregon and California values, plus new potatoes and other fresh produce quoted.
May 15 Portland cattle receipts show 891 head on feed for age receipts with steady market. Best steers range 11.13 to 13.50, cows and heifers from 6 to 9.75, calves 9 to 12.50, stockers 3.645.50. Pigs 18.60 to 19.75, bulk 20.25 to 20.60. lambs 9 to 15. butter 64 to 65. local extras 43 to 45, broilers 35 to 40, geese 17 to 20. Cattle, hogs, sheep markets described as steady.
Liberty bond quotes show various maturities with mixed moves. The first 4a trades at $95.60 and $95.60 depending on issues, while the 3 6s are listed at $08.46, up 10, and the second 4s at $94.20 up 2c with related figures for different bond series.
One hundred Washington cavalry veterans from Troop C arrived in Seattle Thursday morning for a quick layover before heading to Camp Lewis. They left Wenatchee in August 1917 and served with the First Army Corps in France. A small reception formed at the station with Red Cross members offering fruit and cigars as they departed for duty.
Two discharged naval petty officers C J Devine and Tony Pizzo chain themselves to two bicycles with sealed cuffs and plan a coast to coast trip starting soon. They aim to reach New York by Thanksgiving to deliver a letter from Governor Stephens to the House and to demonstrate endurance to boost enlistments. Both have seen overseas service.
Special dispatch from Pekin dated May 15 indicates Bolsheviki forces penetrating inland as the government orders all authorities to unite against the invasion. The report describes government measures to combat the advance and defend strategic regions.
Hiram Read health commissioner asks for the opinion of Corporation Counsel Walter F on the city's right to run a water main to Firlands turn.
The county horticulturist's office warns that caterpillars are more menacing this year than last, threatening shrubbery and broad areas across the city after previous widespread devastation.
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