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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1921
Page
3
Washington debates a proposed temporary freight rate cut to test its effect on rail traffic and the economy. Proponents argue lower rates will boost volume and revive financial health, while critics fear inadequate reform and broader impacts. The plan is under study by the Interstate Commerce Commission and rail companies.
Western Washington and Co river communities plan extensive receptions for a Chamber of Commerce trade tour leaving Tuesday. The four day itinerary lists Vancouver Portland Seaview Willapa Harbor and other points. By today 120 Seattle men have signed up.
Kirk S. Moore age 30 an employee of the Federal Reserve Bank died Wednesday at Seattle General Hospital. His burial will be sent to Kansas City. Moore leaves a brother Lewis Hi Moore vice president of the National Bank of Commerce in Seattle.
Detroit May 19 Dart Motor Car Co of Flint cut touring cars and roadsters by 100, sedans by 150 and other models by 180. Head Sinclair of New York reports Earl W Pinclair of Tulsa Oklahoma elected to Sinclair Consolidated Oil Co to succeed Harry F Sinclair as chairman of the board.
The market catalogs numerous stalls listing items from cane sugar and milk to fresh fish, jams and jellies, butter, meats, cheeses, vegetables, canned goods, and household staples. Prices are given per item or unit across stalls in Pike Place and nearby corners with several regional names appearing among the offerings.
The U S Coast Guard cutter Bear will depart Seattle at 11 a m Thursday on a historic voyage to mark the line where the United States Canadian boundary meets the Atlantic Ocean Officers will report on health conditions among Northern Alaskan natives A Seattle harbor mooring buoy appropriation of 24000 is pressed by the port commission Senator Wesley L Jones chairs the commerce committee and must pass through that panel The Amy Turner under British registry is chartered to carry freight from San Francisco to Vancouver unable to operate between U S ports due to registry rules Nearby vessels and weather notes are listed along with arrivals at various ports and ships in Seattle ports.
Former Councilman T Harry Bolton replies to Daisy Bolton’s divorce filing alleging marital strain since 1919. He says a 1920 school report led to conflict after he refused to press for a doctored grade and his wife withdrew funds and moved to California. She alleges desertion and non support.
Mrs Pearl Gardner sues King County for 15000 in Judge Otis W. Brinker’s court claiming her husband R. Gardner died when his automobile plunged from a narrow Issaquah Preston road bridge on March 21 1920 due to inadequate railings and guards.
Portland police seek a lone highwayman who held up a taxicab at Clearmont tavern around midnight. The robbers took from occupants J. F. Calahan and J. W. Creatch. Calahan surrendered a gold watch chain and knife while Creatch lost $46. Calahan claimed he kept a roll of currency during the robbery.
Emporia Kansas reports John Fowler a local farmer regained hearing after an accidental nose dive from an aircraft. He had been deaf for a year and the incident brought sudden improvement. The case is noted by local officials while medical colleagues review the unusual recovery.
Trading started slow on the New York Stock Exchange with few price changes. Stocks of firms that cut dividends rose briefly while rails slipped. notable moves included Republic Steel and Crucible Steel, with mixed openings in Mexican Petroleum and Pan-American.
Good quality Marin California strawberries advanced 25 to 60 cents as demand stayed brisk. Market held at 3.75 with some stock asking 4. Florin berries packed in 20 cup crates. Kennewick Strawberry priced at 7 for a 24 pint crate. Lettuce and cabbage scarce. Valencia oranges entering season. no dairy changes observed.
Chicago grain prices opened lower on the Chicago Board of Trade as Tri ndla assembly legislation lashed hopes to abolish the grain market. July wheat slid then recovered, corn and oats mixed, with May wheat closing near unchanged and May oats steady. Cash wheat prices and Chicago live stock quotes followed with varied shifts as regional markets reported receipts and demand.
Denver reports cattle receipts around 1 100 with top cattle selling near 4 50 while stockers reach about 7 75. Sheep receipts 106 with lambs trading around 11 50 to 12 26. New York coffee and sugar figures show raw sugar at 1 02 5 12 per pound and granulated between 6 20 and 6 60, coffee No 7 Rio around ? per pound.
Foreign exchange was strong in New York today. Sterling trades at $4.00, Italian lire at $0.0559, Canadian dollars at $0.4976, and kreutzer at $0.1820. Market activity shows overall strength across major currencies.
Mrs. Catherine P Sadler seeks 25100 in a federal suit for the death of her husband James B Sadler who was killed when a Northern Pacific train struck the car he rode in at Second Ave Spokane St June 29 1920 The suit filed in Judge Calvin S Hall's court alleges excessive train speed within city limits and no warning given.
The council utilities committee authorized the corporation counsel to sue Home Transfer Co for damages after a wagon from the company damaged a street car. The move follows injuries caused by the wagon on a city street.
Mrs. A. Binkley of 2117 21st Ave. S. was knocked down at Second Ave. and Pike by a bicycle ridden by C. F. Lilje, 19, of 1613 Yealer Way, on Wednesday.
Police arrest L. C. Griffiths, manager of the National Typewriter Exchange, after plainclothes officers stop a car in an alley between Marion and Columbiants at 3 15 PM on Wednesday. They open a milk can and a suitcase amid jeering onlookers. contents prove innocuous but the arrest creates a scene with the crowd shouting bootlegger.
WETHERSFIELD Conn May 19 Elwood B Wade 23 is to be hanged here tonight for the 1920 murder of George B Nott The killing occurred in the Nott home Wade a milk wagon driver was courting Mrs Nott and has two children John J Johnston 20 an employee of Wade awaits sentence in the Nott case
A new oil field 15 miles south of Lander, Wyoming, was reported yesterday. The Anglo-United company drilled a producing well to 825 feet and ordered further drilling halted until tankage is obtained. the well will then be shot.
J. H. Campbell's auto struck an unidentified man at Fourth Ave and Senecast on Wednesday. The man was uninjured. Campbell resides at 404 Terry Ave.
Joseph 1% Thomas faces trial on grand larceny charges in a real estate transaction. Prosecutors say he kept 850 dollars collected on mortgage for L. P. Hunt as jurors hear evidence in Judge Mitchell Gilliam’s court.
Prosecutor Malcolm Douglas learned from the American consul in Vancouver that Sidney T. Manard waived extradition. Manard, jailed on a grand larceny charge after fleeing to Canada last July, promoted a dancing pavilion and kept 500 dollars of a donor’s money. He indicated a wish to learn trades and asked for notice if needed again.
News notes from the region including a church anniversary at Trinity Parish on Sunday with participation by local groups such as the Chamber of Commerce and state development bureau. Events include a forestry conference and a nurses graduation, with various school and civic notices across the week.
Seattle street carmen plan a big entertainment ball on Friday May 27 at the old K P hall 1431 First Ave. The public is invited and more than 1000 dollars worth of presents will be given away. Tickets available from all conductors by dropping a token in the box.
Edward A. Church and wife Gladys sue A Samuel Cohn Louis Cohn and Joseph Cohn in Judge Ronald's court claiming A Samuel struck Church in their 324 Pine street furniture store on November 11 1920 with a mirror and seek 1500. Cohns counterclaim 1000 alleging Church attacked them when asked to give up 40.
The Sphinx club will conduct a memorial service over the graves of Jewish soldiers. Rabbi Samuel Koch will officiate on Memorial Day at 13 80 o'clock. Relatives and friends are asked to assemble at the Sphinx club house at 34th Ave and East Cherry. Reform and Orthodox city cemeteries will be visited.
The 7 year old Myra Noble was moved from foster parents to her grandmother in Wichita Kansas. She told detention home matron Mary Raymond that she drank whisky straight.
William H. Jones a former pilot accused Salt Lake to San Francisco air mail operations of dangerous planes and frequent forced landings. He said conditions are as bad in the Chicago district as described, and he notified federal officials in Chicago investigating the service.
New York May 9 Directors of Republic Steel yesterday passed the quarterly dividend on common stock. The regular quarterly dividend of 14 percent on preferred stock was declared payable June 1 on stock of record June 17.
A Partial notice showing names of individuals with births and a heading reading MARRIAGE LICE. The readable lines include multiple names and addresses such as Mason Andrew at 1712 16th, Hmith Karl of ykomish, Meintyre Marry, Leet Marshall, and others with associated street addresses. The fragment ends with the heading MARRIAGE LICE.
A California architect completes an unusual residence featuring a porch on the roof. The design novelty highlights creative use of space and bold exterior styling.
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