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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1920
Page
7
A scrambled listing notes cultivation items like berries and grapes along with a chicken house, water access, and multiple property sales. It mentions Corinne and Lee bere carrgia, Oak features, and several listings near Fort Lawton and Ballard with prices around 4000 dollars and 1175 dollar rooms.
A crowded classified page lists numerous Seattle and nearby real estate offers. Includes modern homes with basements and fireplaces, income properties, cottages near Alki, acreage and orchards, plus land along California and West Seattle avenues and near Port Orchard. Also notes farm for sale and rental listings with terms and prices.
Fragmented description mentions cash offers from 2400 to 3300 on a house near Oxir cones lot and boulevard. Notes close to car, 20 minutes out, with garden and nearby street details. Includes stray phrases about security and purchase, but lacks clear address or final terms.
A jumble of classified ad lines offers business opportunities, real estate loans, leases, and various solicitations. Mentions include potential five million dollar ventures, lease opportunities, and mortgage or loan services, with multiple company names and contact hints scattered throughout the damaged text.
A fragmented directory item from the Seattle Star lists local businesses including mattress and furniture services, optics providers, and repair shops with street addresses and partial names. The unreadable OCR blocks obscure full company names and precise details.
Washington May 16 sugar dealers would be required to sell holdings at uniform prices filed with the federal trade commission or pay a two cent per pound tax on all sugar sold under a bill introduced in the House by Representative Steeperson Minnesota.
Maj. Carl Reeves, superintendent of public utilities, said on Saturday that Rainier Valley Line fares may rise from six to seven cents on June 6 if city authorities do not protest.
A. J. O'Donnell suffered a skull fracture and is in city hospital after being hit by an automobile at Second Ave and Cherry St Friday. The driver, M. Matsuo of 309 Maynard Ave, is under arrest on reckless driving charges.
During the first four months, the municipal streetcar system paid out 342,525.33 more than it took in. Superintendent D. W. Handerson reported an overdraft of 173,223 on March 31. A plan to cut 10 car hours daily could save 4008 monthly to trim May expenses. Henderson expects regulation to boost revenue.
Edward McGrath and ClaudeRamemy inspect Sand Point 20 acre site near Lake Washington for air mail landing field. McGrath favors the site for easy access and shelter suitable for land and sea planes. County commissioners plan to meet Monday to discuss acquiring the property with a potential park and recreation use noted.
The United States shipping board notes Seattle will keep its marine school as a permanent institution serving the U S merchant marine. Courses in marine engineering and navigation operate at the University of Washington with day and night sessions, using a coaching system and accessible entry, examinations, and material costs under five dollars.
Maj. Carl Reeves, superintendent of public utilities, asked the city council on Saturday to create the service and equipment inspector post for jitney buses. The proposal aims to improve oversight and maintenance of the jitney fleet.
Seattle police and fire crews met at Lincoln Playfield for a Saturday noon game. The firemen won, defeating the cops in a tense contest amid a bright season start.
Basil Manly reviews postwar finance and trade pressures in 1920, noting a low reserve ratio at the Federal Reserve, heavy corporate financing, and a surge in new incorporations. He warns of continuing strains in railroads and credit, potential coal shortages, and the broader impact on industries, labor mobilization, and farm lending policy.
Spokane grand jury charges against Houser were deemed unfounded as Julies J. Barnes, United States wheat director, declared exoneration and praised Houser. Barnes criticized attacks on public servants and urged restraint in press and public comment amid national service.
Prices wobble as opening activity lags at York with General Motors and Republic Steel among movers. New York stocks open steady to higher with United States Steel and Panama firms showing small gains as foreign exchange rates drift and Canada dollar steadies.
G H Brockman of the company completed a deal acquiring Suquamish holdings near a mile square. The development began in 1913 with the area scarcely touched. Suquamish hosts over 1,000 residents and has 15 miles of roads and 7% miles of water mains. The region features numerous summer camps and year round homes along the beach and inland lots from a quarter to two and a half acres.
Waterfront employers announce an open shop policy for the waterfront and plan a new headquarters adjacent to the docks to serve as an employment center and leisure space for waiting workers. Chicago market notes mixed futures for cattle hogs and sheep with varied price moves. Portland dairy and egg prices register modest gains and local cheese trade activity noted.
Virgin wool stocks worldwide have piled up since the war, with 2.6 billion pounds expected by the time the next clip is completed. In the United States, 760 million pounds remained in storehouses last September, surpassing national annual consumption by 100 million pounds. The National Sheep and Wool Bureau in Chicago advocates the Truth in Fabric bill to force cloth makers to withdraw virgin wool from stores, aiming to curb stockpiles. The measure is before both chambers, with Idaho's Parton J. French in the House and Kansas's Arthur Capper in the Senate introducing versions.
Caldwell faces removal as head of the squad after a contentious argument described as too much glee. The dispute was brought before Mayor Caldwell, triggering administrative action.
A film showing planned for Portland was postponed when a midnight train missed by five minutes. Aviators Victor Vernon and O. E. K. Jaffrey rushed the film from Seattle by auto to arrive in time for the noon show, with a return trip taking about an hour.
Ed Smith, a confessed whisky smuggler captured after a fire set to the launch 243 L to destroy its cargo, faced a final hearing before U S Commissioner Francis W Manafield. Deputy Marshal Elwin R Tobey was to transport Smith to Seattle Saturday afternoon.
A spirit of unrest grips Seattle chickens upsetting local residents. Mrs Elizabeth Paddell reports morning disturbances from chickens at 6803 Latona Avenue. A Poindexter complains chickens near her home on 217 South Avenue threaten her garden. Art McClure also cites neighbor’s chickens at 930 Elliott Avenue North.
A Portland man named V. K. Skelton, owing a week’s rent at Reynolds hotel, tossed his grip from a rear window to elude officers. Capt. E. L. Hedges spotted the getaway as four patrolmen confronted him at the station.
Ray Daen mell, wanted for the alleged murder in Oklahoma, has escaped to the Santa Crug mountains. Authorities say they will pursue and apprehend him, warning residents to be vigilant.
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