Phone Strike Date Not Set
Spokane May 19 The national telephone operators union shows no current plan for a Coast strike yet. Miss Julia O Connor president says the union seeks collective bargaining, not wage or hour changes, and accuses the government and wire administration of excluding operator representation in negotiations.
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Spokane
National Telephone Operators’ Union
Julia
O'Connor
Operators’ Union
Seattle
Boston
Wire Control Board
United States Wire Administration
United States
Bell and Western Union
City to curb reckless jitney driving and revoke license
The license committee ordered an ordinance to revoke driver Alex Guzman’s jitney license amid urging of a citywide crackdown on reckless driving. Guzman says jitneys must dodge traffic to serve patrons and has been arrested for carrying passengers on running boards. Police were asked to arrest all violators and bring in speed hounds weekly. Magnolia Mill Co reports theft of two books of Standard Old tickets from offices, with a break in and damaged strong box.
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Alex Guaman
Gueman
Bolton
Gusman
Magnolia Mill Co
Smoke spoils flour on ship Ouxette voyage
Damage to freight on the 9 400 ton steel steamship Ouxette en route from Seattle to Europe via San Francisco and Norfolk worsened after a fire in hold No 3. Initial estimates of 45 000 dollars rose as No 2 hold was found spoiled. damage to the vessel itself is negligible and replacements will be loaded at San Francisco for continued voyage.
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San Francisco
Seattle
Norfolk
Oxette
Red Cross
Europe
Oregon Coast
San
Motorship Semmerlind to be launched Monday night
The 3285 ton full powered motorship Semmerlind will be launched Monday night at 9 in the Duwamish Waterway plant of Elliott Bay Shipbuilding. Mrs Roscoe wife of the president and GM christens the ship. Semmertind is owned by N M Gram of Norway. Capt Trolltind operates the vessel and Kirketind will be released by the Elliott company soon.
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Duwamish Waterway
Elliott Bay
C. Roscoe
Gulowsen Grei Engine Co
N. M. Gram
Norway
Trolltind
Last Werk
Kirketind
Eliott Company
John E Price Opens Second Ave Office
John E Price opens a new office at the southwest corner of Second and Columbia in Seattle. Since 1902 E Price & Co has expanded across the Northwest, moving from the Hoge building to its current Second Avenue location.
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John E. Price
Second Ave
Bend House
Second and
Columbia St
Monday E. Price & Co
Seattle
Hoge Building
Puget Sound Steamers Schedule and Rates Notice
Puget Sound Navigation Co announces steamer routes with landing points Kingston Townsend and Fidalgo. Schedules show trips from 6:46 am to 10:90 pm with two hour intervals and freight rates, baggage limits of $166 value, and express warnings about landing risks and liability. Tickets available at Colman Deck office, open 6:30 am to 1:06 midnight.
Obstruction Report Near Destruction Island Off Washington Coast
Notice to mariners reports from the U S training ship Irie dated May 16 1919 a danger to navigation off Destruction Island at latitude 47 30 north longitude 124 01 west. A log two and a half feet in diameter with one foot above water was passed in bearing 242 degrees true. Commander A Abernathy U S N officer in charge.
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Washington
Irie
Destruction Island
A. Aberrnathy
Mrs Rodgers to christen Edmore the 50th ship
Mrs. Rodgers wife of David Rodgers general manager of Skinner Addy will christen the Edmore a 1600 ton ship and the 50th launched by the Seattle plant. It will go down the ways next Saturday or the following Tuesday after election by yard foremen and department heads.
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David Rodgers
Skinner Addy Corporation
Edmore
Seattle
Vessel Movements Report From Cape and Puget Sound Ports
Cape movements include ships in port and passage notes from May 15 to May 19. Vessels listed: Le Queen Be Tyndareus A Moffett Admiral Nicholson West Hembrie and J A Moffett moving among Tacoma Port Townsend Seattle and Vancouver with arrivals departures and sailings noted along with weather conditions and barometer changes. The report also lists U S Naval communications and port terminal dock assignments at Seattle and neighboring harbors.
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Irland
Tyndareus
le Queen
West Matimus
el Beeunde
Tsam
Mayfair
J. A. Moffett
Port Angeles
T A
Seattle
Irie
San Francisco
Tacoma
J. A Moffett
Point Wells
Curacao
Admiral Nicholson
J. A. Mofffett
San Pedro
Victoria
C—Salled
Benjamin Brewster
Singapore
Dungeness
Johan Poulson
Beattie
Port Townsend
Quadra
Aka Maru
Everett
West Maximus
Honolulu
Queen
Vancouver
Blc
Prince Rupert
Anyox
Bee Baroda
Seward
Darren
Admiral Dewey
Ba Mayfair
West Hembrie
le Marmien
B. C
Beattie Balled
Ha Saginaw
Mukilteo
Washtenaw
U. S. Naval
City of Seattle
Thane
Skagway
Redondo
Port Conclusion
Tenakee
Admiral Farragut
Kodiak
Valdez
City of Topeka
Portland
Columbia
P. m
Providencia
Cape Blanco
Santa Ana
Mary Island
Bosworth
Skinner & Eddy Yarde
Edgewood
Polybius
Toka
Wayncan
Edisto
Eldridge
Brookland
Nilsen & Kelex
Fa Fonduco
Cinyras
Drathie Yards
Sa Weat Hematite
Todd Docks
Schr Gamble
Azalea
Bk Belfast
Aa Gaffney
Delight
Heffernan Dock
Albert Metin
Allaikey
Local Market Prices and Supply Shifts Reported
Markets opened the week with firm butter and eggs but expected to rise. Potatoes show improving conditions as poor stock clears and high grade spuds move from storage. Apples scarce in coolers with remaining Winesaps selling at four fifty per box. Lettuce receipts light, with higher quota expected Tuesday. California strawberries softening, Kennewick fruit due Wednesday to influence market. Poultry weaker across the board as over supply pressures hens.
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California
Portland Market Report May 19 Market Steady Across Livestock
Portland Oregon report shows 7 a.m. receipts 1 254 head and 3 946 head cattle trade steady. Test steers 13.50 to 18.50, prime mixed hogs 20.25 to 20.50, sheep 2 664 head with prime lambs 14 to 15, butter city creamery 64 to 69 cents, selected local extras 42 to 45 cents. Oregon triplets 27 to 30.
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Portland
Ore
Ewer
Chicago Market Report Highlights Mixed Grain Moves
Chicago May 19 grain futures edged higher on weather fears and short selling but market interest faded as traders awaited the board’s decision on trading limits urged by United Mita Grain president Juline Barnes. Provisions rose with May corn at 1.74 percent. Figures show shifts across corn oats and fats with varied open and late trade levels.
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Chicago
Juline Barnes
United Mita Grain Corporation
Corpen Mleh Low Lowe
Beto Sive Faby Eenster
MaPiccese
Luwly
New York Markets Coffee and Sugar Prices May 19
New York markets report coffee futures at 7 19 1/2 cents a pound with pot 2446? sugar centrifugal priced at 7.28 dollars per cental.
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New York
NC-1 Air Plane Lost After Fog and Sea Drift
Lieut. Commander Bellinger recounts the NC-1 sea plane's loss after fog near Horta Azores on May 19. The crew, drifting five hours in rough seas, were picked up by the Iona. attempts to tow by Iowa and salvage by Fairfax failed and the NC-1 may be a total loss.
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United Press
Horta
Azores
Bellinger
Trepassey
Iona
Columbia
Iowa
Harding
Fairfax
Hellinger
Frisco Market Report
San Francisco market figures list several commodities with prices per cental or ton. Potatoes show varied rates across regions including Oregon Washington and California. Other items include oats barley and price notes for shipping at Port Costa.
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San Francisco
California
Washington
Oregon
Burbanks
Fee House
Bermuda
Port Costa
Mooney Protest Meeting Ordered Peaceful at Public Rally
A Sunday open air gathering at Fourth Ave and Virginia to raise 420 dollars for Thomas Mooney's defense proceeded orderly with Central Labor Council officers speaking and detectives present but not interfering. Acting Mayor Lane attended along with speakers J A McCorkle C BR Clifford E FR Ault Sam Frasier Phil J Pearl James A Duncan KB Teesdale Walker C Smith Vincent Brown N P Birch.
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Thomas Mooney
Fourth Ave
Virginia
Central Labor Council
Lane
J. A. McCorkle
C. BR. Clifford
E. FR. Ault
Sam Frasier
Phil J. Pearl
James A. Duncan
KB. Teesdale
Walker C. Smith
Vincent Brown
N. P. Birch
New York Stock Market Opens Higher As Trading Active
New York on May 19 reports a strong stock market with opening prices above Saturday's close. United States Steel opens around 165 and Marine preferred 124, American Fleet Huger 13 plus, American International 94 with Marine common 624 up. Market closes strong with active trading.
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New York
Cioce
United States Steel
Marine Pref
American International
Marine Com
Advertising Spotlight Boosts The Star's Reach
The Star emphasizes advertising as a key growth tool, urging readers to consider strategic ad placements to maximize visibility and audience engagement. The message frames The Star as a trusted partner for brands seeking broad reach and effective campaigns.
Miss O Connor Delayed Arrival To Seattle Visit
Miss Julia O Connor international president of the telephone operators was due Monday noon in Seattle but delayed and will arrive Tuesday at 12 20 p m A telegram reached Miss May A Duffy business agent of the local operators union and Seattle hello girls waited to greet her before learning she was diverted to Spokane.
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Julia O'Connor
Seattle
May A. Duffy
Seattle Hello
Spokané
Seattle March fish catch totals over half a million pounds
Fishing vessels arriving in Seattle during March brought in 623,300 pounds of fish worth 58,161 dollars. Halibut accounted for 366,000 pounds, ling cod 76,000 pounds, while sablefish and rockfish formed the bulk of remaining. An extra 112,600 pounds of herring and other small fish were landed.
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Seattle
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