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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1922

Page

4

Butter and produce prices rise at market trading

Butter advanced one cent on the wholesale market as demand for milk and cream receipts edged up. Butter fat rose to 40 cents, cream bricks to 40 per pound, and eggs remained steady at 27 cents a dozen. Fresh ranch tomatoes appeared at 25 to 40 cents per pound, Mexican tomatoes at 40 cents, and Florida produce around 50 cents. California greens and berries saw varying prices with crates of Banner berries at 2.50 and 20 pint crates of Dollar and Plum berries at 8.25.

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Independent Steels Stronger at Opening

Market notes show Bethlehem and Lackawanna assurances easing fears of federal intervention as independent steel stocks rise. Republic Steel and Midvale gain while Texas Company rebounds near 1922 highs. rail and utility issues also move with mixed early gains and losses across major issues.

Wara Pibaws Cat New Yor Bethlehem Erie Wabash, Pfd Unien Texas Company Atchison Studebaker U NA American Sugar Republic Lion Anaconda Utah Binelair U Texas Company Pennsylvania American Telephone Crucible Midvale New Haven Southern Pacific

Grain Market Up At Close On Export Demand And Weather

Grain prices rose at the Chicago Board of Trade close due to increased export buying and favorable weather reports in some grain regions. Wheat quotes ranged around 1.20 to 1.48 for various grades. corn and oats also advanced. foreign exchange firm with sterling near 4.44 and francs around 6.09. Portland market shows cattle, hogs, and sheep prices nominal to steady with mixed loads and bids.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade I &Coptember Wwe

Poultry and Produce Terms from San Francisco Market Notes

A fragmented San Francisco market listing shows poultry and produce items with quantities. Mentions include pullets under 246 dozen, undersized pullets, California flats cheese, and assorted extras with weights and lots dated entries.

San Francisco Tuuesday Katran California Flats

Arrivals and Departures list ships by route and time

A flawed log shows ships arriving and departing on May 13 and later. Entries include Ruth Alexander from San Diego via Sue Pedro and Victoria at noon. Northwestern from Tacoma via Point Wells at 7 20 a M. Astronomer from London through several ports arriving 6 190 am May 22. Admiral Dewey Crom Everett via Vancouver and Anacortes at 10 06 p M. Arizona Maru from Hong Kong via Kobe Yokohama at 3 56 p M. Admiral Krane to Anchorage via Southeastern Alaska at 10 TM. Willpele to Tacoma at 6 5¢. West Katen to Buenos Aires via multiple ports at 25 m. Santa Plevia to Dutm Marber at 1 20 p M May Sf. Hakata Maru to Kobe at 6 10 p m.

Ruth Alexander San Diego Sue Pedro San Francisco Victora Ete Cordere Southeastern Alaska Point Wells Northwestern Tacoma Point Wella London Liveerpool Ulaegen Halbos San Pedro San Francisce Vancouver Nome City Fen Franc Joisco Ademiral Dewey Crom Hverett Ih. C Anacortes Arizona Maru Hongkong Kanghai Kobe Yokonama Ll. M.D. Heather Admiral Dewey San Franciego Admiral Krane Ancshorage Southwestern Willpele Santa Plevia Dutom Marber Northiend Ban Pranelee Ate Hakata Maru

Alaska Vessels Petersburg May 24 Report

Summary notes two vessels in Alaska near Petersburg with directions and times: the Queen southbound at 4 pm and the Princ ess Lauice northbound at 11 20 pm on May 1.

Alaska Petersburg

Philadelphia harbor collision and fire damage report

On May 23 in Port Mifflin Pennsylvania collision occurred between a trawler and a vessel named J. F. Alexander. Andres was badly damaged and beached. Cargo damage and fire aboard the Luckenbach ship reported with five feet of water in the hold and extinguished.

Philadelphia Atr Alexander Port Mifflin Andres J. F. Alexander Pedro J. Luckenbach Han Medre Eca

Vessels in Port at Thameshaven and Seattle May 19 to May 23

A fleet listing shows arrivals and movements of ships in Thameshaven and Puget Sound ports. Vessels include Beattie from Hongkong, Manley, Kobt Lewers from Port Angeles, Ken tuckian from Beattie, Walter Lerkentbech from Beattie, and multiple ships at Seattle’s piers with arrivals and cargo origins, plus dockyard names such as Grand Trunk Deck Admiral Brana Pier and Northwest Admiral Dewey.

Thameshaven Carmathenshire Beattie Hongkong Teingtav Otf Manley Heatte Henotule Echr Kobt Lewers Port Angeles Man Petre Kentuckian Geattie Ban Diego Heattie Miskiyou M Mellinghem Etr Cathlerine LF Aleaka Hiverett Lienre Jan Pedro Tacoma Seattle Fenith Cove Orteivel M. T Heather Griffeon Admiral Brana Htr Tyadareva Wakena Mariner Ate Nome City Jefferson Northwestern Admiral Bebree Elf Admiral Goodrich Mer Hate Admiral Dewey Union Pacific Mestean Pacific Coast Engineering Works Ttr Ketohikean Connecticut Street Atr Wit Polo Alaska Latouche Beattie Flour Mille Astronomer Htney Street Burnwide Dellwood Lander Street Spokane Street Ttr Steel Worker East Waterway Dock & Warehouse Co Bir Arizona Mary Todd Drydocks Whalingette Atar Tar Mtar Atr Victoria Pucet Bound Bridge & Dredging Co Mtr Patterson Ames Roosevelt Heffernan Drydock Str Valdes Winslow Marine Railway—Park Belfast Coquitlam

Mrs. Soderman Bares Shame to Save Mate

In Dallas on May 23 Mrs. Dave H. Soderman testified to save her husband from murder conviction of J. Clay Powers. She described infidelity and her life with Soderman detailing love, divorce, remarriage after learning of his affair.

Mrs. Soderman Mate Dallas Texas Dave EH. Soderman J. Clay Powers

Columbus Knights Lose Convention in Bellingham Report

Seven and a half thousand free evening schools serve 65 000 enrollments maintained by the Knights of Columbus nationwide per State Deputy James H. Kane at the Bellingham convention. State officers elected delegates named for Atlantic City in August as the order launches a 1 million dollar welfare fund for Italy.

Bellingham Knights of Columbus James H. Kane Knights Atlantic City Italy

Uniform State Gasoline Tax Plan Echoed by Governors

Governors of 10 Western states will meet in Sacramento to discuss uniform gasoline taxes. Gov Louis Hart said invitations will be issued after his return to Olympia.

Spokane Sacramento Louis Hart Olympia

University official to speak at Seattle Bar Association

PROP HARRISON of the University of California on the executive committee of the American Bar Association will address Seattle Bar Association at the Smith Building restaurant at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday during the annual meeting in San Francisco agenda. Twilight is mentioned as a natural phenomenon caused by Earth's atmosphere refracting sunlight.

Harrison University of California American Bar Association San Francisco Seattle Bar Association

University to Stage Clarence at Meany Hall May 27

Margaret Grimes leads Violet Pinney with Jack Wright as Clarence in Booth Tarkington comedy to be staged by the Associated University Players in Meany hall May 27. Cast includes Hetty Steere Cora Wheeler Joe Green and others under Glenn Hughes direction.

Margaret Grimes Violet Pinney Booth Tarkington Clarence Meany Hall University Mingers Jack Wright Hetty Steere Cora Wheeler Joe Green Leaf Bobby Wheeler Della Dinwiddie Butler Marjorie Gilbert Walter Burroughs

Logan county operators fund prosecution in West Virginia treason trial

Logan County Coal Operators Association testified that at least $15,000 was contributed to the prosecution of United Mine Workers chiefs in West Virginia treason cases. W. R. Thurmond said the group paid for attorneys fees and witnesses expenses while noting prior deputy salaries totaled $61,000. The judge ruled the money’s source can not determine guilt or innocence and halted the line of questioning.

Paul RB. Malion Charlestown W. Va Logan County United Mine Workers West Virginia W. R. Thurmond Logan County Coal Operators’ Association Bill Blixeard Thurmond

Negotiations for Company-Wills Fight Continue in Montreal

New York May 23 Tex Rickard says talks on a Company-Wills fight in Montreal are not off and he will consult with Jack Kearns about a possible August or September date.

New York Montreal Tex Rickard Jack Kearns

Taxi Driver's Wife Names Evelyn Nesbit Thaw in Divorce Suit

In New York on May 23 Evelyn Nesbit Thaw is named in a suit by Mrs. Evelyn Schneider seeking divorce from Harry Schneider a taxi driver. The petition alleges ongoing friendship between the defendant and Nesbit Thaw. Also reported May 23 a Churchill Downs race set a seven and a half furlongs record.

Evelyn Thaw New York Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Supreme Court Evelyn Schneider Harry Louisville

Seattle Police Probe Shoe Boxcar Theft Leads on Burglars

Police investigate theft of pairs of assorted shoes from a boxcar in Seattle railroad yards Monday night. They say burglars plan to flee to warmer regions, tying the case to local crime patterns and potential travel.

Seattle

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