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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1920
Page
7
The Spokane gathering adopts a state Democrat platform condemning profiteering and endorsing profit sharing for labor. It calls for a government owned merchant marine and federal tariff reform while supporting Alaska development and needs. The document was to be released today or tomorrow.
Byron Comyn and Edward Mina, attorneys, were each sentenced to 15 months by Federal Judge Jeremiah Neterer after a jury found them guilty on 45 of 49 counts in the indictment. Byron is already serving a 15 month term in a Port State district court and will begin the new sentence after completion.
Claude Ramsay announced that a decision on establishing a Seattle landing field for airplanes will be definite after a county board meeting. The council weighed acquiring an iron site if favorable terms with property owners could be arranged to serve airdrome needs for flying enthusiasts who attended in large numbers.
Tuleo Carvecchi known as the motor cycle moonshiner admitted guilt after a not guilty plea. He was ordered to pay a fine of 560 dollars in U S district court on Monday morning. The case involved distributing liquor brought from Seattle using a gas powered bike and drew comment about personal relations.
Ships arrived and departed at Seattle on May 17. The str Alameda arrived from Tacoma early morning. The str West Katana came from New York via Bathos and other ports and the Admiral arrived from San Diego via Farragut. Departures include the Tajima Maru bound for Hong Kong and the Yonan Maru heading to Tacoma.
The log notes arrivals and sailings of several ships and steamer lines with origins including Point Wells Beattie Vancouver Manila Liverpool Balboa Honolulu Seattle and Tacoma. Vessels Arrived May 14 to May 17 include Townsend Beattie Goodrich and Admiral. sailings listed for May 16 and 17.
A fragmented list shows multiple ships and docks in Seattle Port including names like Maru 14 Atr Tyndareus Bergen Pier 11 Motor eehr Kirketind Dora Pier Admiral Watson and Eastern Maid at various terminals. The document also mentions dredging plants, yards, and numerous vessel names such as Union Halle Snoequaimie Endymion Fort Jackson Fort Harrison and many more along the Puget Sound waterway.
Congressman Aaron S Kreider says no one should pay more than eight dollars for shoes and argues tightening prices will lower costs. He operates six large shoe factories in Pennsylvania as leather prices dip but shoe prices stay high.
Pittsburg chemist Robert Myde, a University of Manchester graduate, says sugar can be produced from sawdust for under two cents per pound. One pound of sawdust yields about three quarters pound of sugar, with potential costs of about 3.5 cents by hand and under 1 cent per pound on large scale.
The Supreme Court today upheld the 1917 draft case conviction of San Francisco men for opposing the selective service and espionage laws. Daniel O Connell attorney and associates were found to have held meetings circulated literature and organized groups to defeat the draft. Reverend Mengendorf participated but was freed after recanting.
University of Washington alumni across the Northwest are invited back for Home Coming week. Features include a Maynite pageant with 500 coeds Thursday at 4 pm. The Washington California crew race is set for Saturday afternoon followed by a large alumni banquet and annual meeting.
F. D. Parrish remains in the hospital with possible fatal injuries after colliding with a stationary motor truck on the capital highway south of Portland. Comrades Paul Drannon and George Wright Jr. suffered serious injuries in the same incident that occurred last night.
Mike Pok, a delivery worker, lodged for a night in a union lodging house. He reported to police on Monday morning that a purse containing a twenty dollar bill and a local bank receipt for nine hundred dollars was stolen.
Washington May 17 The supreme court today ordered an oral argument of the government's antitrust suit against the Lehigh Valley railroad coal combination.
Parisians report a growing fad of painting young girls cheeks with cochineal rouge and penciled brows. Little girls from ages six to ten are seen with makeup as stores sell rouge for young girls. Mothers use the pigment to give a “pretty bloom” in public spaces and on main thoroughfares.
The Supreme Court again postpones ruling on prohibition. No decision will be issued before June 7, after an earlier plan to announce on June 1.
First cantaloupes of the season from Imperial Valley reach the local market Monday at 15 dollars per crate of 54 to 60. California arrivals include Mexican tomatoes at 5 dollars, new onions at 10 cents, green beans at the same. Potatoes, beets, and butter prices show declines as dealers unload stacks of Phithth Columbia spuds at 6 cents per pound and New California beets at 10 cents per pound. early storing began Saturday by a few houses.
Wholesale prices paid by shippers and dealers for fruits vegetables and meats across several categories. Timely listings include artichokes asparagus cabbage cucumbers lettuce onions and peppers with per dozen per crate and per ton quotations alongside dairy and poultry rates and hay grain and feed prices. Prices vary by item region and market conditions with notes on creamery butter and egg pricing where listed.
A decades old Seattle liquidation sale promotes immediate purchase of Crawford & Conover lots in the University District near Lake Washington. It targets about 300 families, offering $800 price ranges with $5 down and $5 monthly payments, plus transport to office locations and a mail coupon for details. The selling pitch emphasizes living near the University of Washington and lower expenses, urging an on-site viewing today.
Seattle police announce a second informal dance in the police assembly rooms at the Public Safety building on May 20. Captain Kk. L. Hedges and patrolmen Frank Tru Cett Homer Unlind and Martin Cleary form the reception committee.
A four legged chicken hatched at Co. M. Rock's chicken ranch on 4429 M4th Ave. It was shown to a friend on Monday, drawing curiosity about an unusual poultry specimen.
Arguments on demurrer entered by attorneys Glimstead Clark and Fussell for three Meadowdale conspiracy defendants were reset for two weeks by Federal Judge Edward Cushman. Joe Czerny charged with cider liquor violation given one week to enter plea by Judge Neterer.
Denver cattle market reports May 17 show receipts of 6 200 head cattle and 1 100 head for hogs Cattle and calves details include cows and heifers at 950 11 75 stockers and feeders at 448 600 10 50 and top calf price 14 40 Sheep market described as normal with market activity steady
New York May 11 Prices were generally three sider and light trade at session open. Early quotes show Chandier 126 General Motors 27 1 2 off S S Pan American FB 100 United States Steel 64 1 2 Baldwin bio up with United States Food Products 62 up 1 Tesac Pacific 44 up 1 Reading 86 up Pan American Petroleum A 105 up 1 Studebaker 71 off 1. There was little outside buying as traders pushed prices lower. Within half an hour steel equipment and off shares fell sharply. Pan American A stock dipped under 10 percent. Mexican Petroleum rose to 179.
The market opened steady with the pound sterling at $2.82 and francs, marks, and Canadian dollars showing mixed gains. Upper franc checks rose 40 centimes to 14.320, hire checks fell 16 centimes, and cables for the Canadian dollar stood at 89.95 cents.
May 17 New York market notes show coffee No 7 at 16 percent per pound and No Banton at 1 1 2 cents per pound while refined sugar Kaw is listed at 21.67 cents per pound and granulated at 19.50 to 23 cents per pound indicating mixed commodity pricing.
May corn opens at 1.95 per bushel and falls after a dull session at the Chicago Board of Trade. May oats rise briefly to 1.00% but give back gains as traders push prices lower amid weak market breadth.
A dense list of grocery items and stalls with varied prices from a public market. Items include coffee, tomatoes, macaroni, sugar, milk, butter, cheese, bread, tea, and cleaning supplies listed by stall numbers, with several price points and brand names such as Carnation milk, Lipton tea, Nabob corn, and Swift's soap. The text reads as an itemized market directory with stall references and product descriptions.
Clearings figures show balances and totals with Spokane figures listed. The report notes at least ten states maintaining a May stay in school drive aimed at illustrating pupils the value of staying in school.
Third section of Skinner & Eddy pontoon for Moore ship yards San Francisco towed by tug Hercules. Gloria a pleasure yacht built at N J Blanchard shipyard Lake Union for Francis Guy Frink expected to complete this week after launching Saturday. Waterfront Employers union to open a recrea tion hall with shower baths lounge rooms and lockers for longshoremen. A Japanese junk sighted several hundred miles northwest of Hawaii by Capt C R Anderson of the Seattle steamer Colorado Springs. Waterlogged at start of her season voyage the schooner Henry Wilson Libby McNeill Libby made a second start for Alaska with cannery supplies Sunday.
The L. A. Rothe Farm Mortgage Co. Inc. has organized and opened in the Leary building with $25,000 capital. It takes over the farm loan and insurance business of the Durland agency, which has operated in Seattle and Washington for 11 years.
A minister congratulates himself on the beauty and eloquence of his prayers, while satire recalls Satan smiling at such self praise. The remark highlights a tension between piety and vanity within sermon rhetoric.
The Supreme Court ruled telegraph firms are not liable for total losses from delayed telegrams. The case involved Willam Lange Jr and J A Hastings who sent a draft payment of 11,250 from Oakland California to Yerington Nevada. a delivery delay caused the draft to be paid, and lower courts awarded the estate full damages.
Portland market summary lists butter at 54 per lb, fresh eggs 39 to 48c per dozen, hens 10 to 34c per lb, broilers 35 to 45c per lb, cheese Tripleta 36 3e per lb, and cheddar varieties 30c per lb. Local extras noted with varying prices.
San Francisco market note cites Rutter Extras at 54 cents per pound for prime firsts, 550 per pound for Keene Fatras, 47 cents per dozen for firsts, 43 cents per dozen for extra pullets, and 34 cents per dozen for undersized pullets. Cheese prices listed include California flats fancy at 28 cents per pound and feta at 24 to 40 cents per pound.
Hog receipts 44 000 head with prices 6 cents lower. Slaughter classes range from 11.50 to 14.60 for packing and butcher steers 7.75 to 13.75, cows up to 10.18, calves around 10.00. Cattle receipts 20 000 with beef steers 9.75 to 13.75 and stockers 7.50 to 11.00. Sheep receipts 14 000 with lambs 11.00 to 19.00 and ewes around 4.00 to 4.14.
The will of John C. Grayson was held valid by Judge Everett Smith and admitted to probate. Grayson disclaimed kin and left $15,000 to Charles Burnett. Joseph Grayson of Los Angeles appeared as a brother and claimed John Grayson had two sons who contest the will. The judge's decision is not final and alleged sons may try to prove identity when the estate is divided.
In superior court a dispute among the Hart heirs of Auburn farmer David Hart began. George Hart, acting for the other children, seeks 35,866.65 alleging fraud by Bernice Hart Smith, a sixth heir, in taking funds from their father.
Everett reports Sheriff John Mc Culloch announcing a county wide drive against bootleggers and moonshiners. He says Snohomish County is thoroughly dry and no booze runners remain, claiming whisky and mountain dew would not wet a canary’s whistle.
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