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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1920
Page
6
Financial editor John W. Hilt reports two keys to recovery. Prices near reasonable levels and banks lending more will spur buying and lift profits. Deflation pressures ease as inflation is squeezed, with prices already back to or below prewar levels for some commodities.
The North Pacific Coast Freight bureau raises intraterminal and interterminal switching charges effective November 20. Handling a car in Seattle yard costs rise from 2 to 4 dollars, per J. D. Mannfield of the Chamber of Commerce. Within Seattle five zones, costs go from 7.50 to 9.50 dollars, with proportional increases between zones.
L. C. Gilman, recently named executive vice president of the Great Northern, establishes a Seattle headquarters this week. Once a Seattle lawyer from 1884, he has led the Spokane Portland Seattle line and now returns amid celebration by friends.
Tide chart notes the day’s low and high tides in Seattle with times and heights. It lists first and second low tides and the day’s highest high tide and a nearby forecast plan for tides.
Rising barometer and partly cloudy skies with northeast wind at 90 miles per hour. Vessels passed in at St Victoria St Clausus Port Angeles and Rufus Wood with times around 8:20 am to 11:18 am. Next passage shows 24 miles per hour northeast wind and a 3:00 am reading near Str Eastern Qien and Admiral Farragut at 11:18 am.
Arrivals include Eastern Olen from New York via Halbos San Pedro San Francisco and Portland at 3 15 p m. Admiral Parragut from San Diego via Handwoo at 10 p m. Cor deova from Tacoma at 1 15 a m. Prince George from Prince Rupert via ports at 6 20 p m. October slate Jefferson for Southeastern Alaskan ports at 7 00 p m and Prince George for Prince Rupert via ports at midnight.
Ships Balboa Arrived Geteter sailing to Puget Sound with cargo valued at six dollars. San Pedro saw Griftde port call and Admiral Goodrich from Tacoma. San Francisco reported Admiral Dewey arriving October 31 from Seattie at 5 pm. Other freighters Tileendart for Beattie and Queen for Beattie scheduled at noon and 3 pm. Tacoma reported Ala meda from Beattie arriving October 31.
Maritime traffic reports show multiple vessels in transit near Eureka and Prince Rupert. Entries include the November governor bound for San Francisco at 3 40 a m and other ships traveling toward Beattie, Vancouver, San Pedro, and Tacoma with coordinates and times noted.
The document enumerates ships and piers at Seattle ports including Pier 14 16 and A D, with vessels like Eastern Leader Kam J, and Admirals Watson Redman Perrace Hanford. Also noted are Puget Sound dredging works, Rainbow Lake Union fleet names and drydocks at Heffer nan and Stimeon's mill servicing Eastern Helle.
The federal grain commission said imports of wheat and wheat flour from Canada in the first 15 days of October topped any similar period in seven years as part of its inquiry into wheat markets and prices ordered by President Wilson.
In honor of James A Emery general counsel for the National Association of Manufacturers a banquet will be held at the Masonic temple Wednesday at 6 50 by Associated Industries of Seattle and Federated Industries of Washington Emery will speak on American Industry and Public Affairs.
Portland hosts hearings on proposed freight rates for the Pacific coast district with officials from Washington Oregon and Idaho and Northwest shippers in attendance. Shippers oppose any current rate increase and seek no rise in charges.
Seattle bank clearings for 1920 are projected to exceed 1919 based on the Clearing House association report. For January to October 1920 the total is 1,776,554,988.83 dollars versus 1,664,134,775.69 dollars for the same period in 1919.
In the ruins of the Lincoln hotel destroyed last spring by fire, Hugh M. Crane of Y. M. GC. A. found a silver watch fob yesterday. The fob bears the inscription Newport News on a blue and white pennant.
At the opening on November 1 in New York, prices advanced across many issues. Mexican Petroleum led gains, with United States Steel and General Motors among notable movers, while the market stayed dull in early afternoon trading and tobacco stocks firmed. Closing prices showed mixed moves across several major names.
Chicago November 1 Traders reckon the farmers strike faded as heavy Southwest receipts push prices lower. Wheat led declines with December at about 2.04 to 2.10, corn and oats fluctuated, oats slipping after an early gain. Cattle and hog receipts topped 13,000 and 19,000 with varied bids across butcher, packing, and feeder grades.
New York November 1 sugar raw at 8.4 cents per pound stay 114? per pound. Coffee No 4 Santos 11 4? per pound. No 7 Rice at 9? per pound. Market notes show slight stamulation in prices for commodities.
The report notes a drop in foreign exchange starting with the dollar at 9494 down from prior levels. The franc, lire, and mark show varied decreases while demand amounts and Canadian dollar values fluctuate.
New York reports money on call rates steady at centage with mercantile paper and rail notes showing activity, while Rar’s Reel Latered priced around 240 in the New York market as trades and quotations circulate for investors.
Cattle receipts 1759 head market slow to steady and unchanged. Hog receipts 615 head market slightly lower. Prime mixed hogs 17.50 to 14.00 per hundredweight. Sheep receipts 1435 head market steady. Butter cheese and other dairy prices listed per pound with minor variations.
A readable fragment lists assorted market stalls with prices on items such as flour sugar butter salmon oysters and potatoes. Included are stall numbers and unit prices for pantry staples and fresh produce. Specifics mention maple syrup coffee soap and canned goods among other groceries.
Lucile Anderson faces third degree assault charges after a dispute with Manda Swanson over teaching Swanson’s wife to drive a new car. Swanson purchased the vehicle on October 22, and requested Anderson’s help, which led to a confrontation and accusations of disapproval and harm.
Monday Beattie greeted Vladivostok with Howdy and the reply Mow why in a ceremonial air greeting marking the Beattie to Vladivostok radio opening. The service will receive commercial messages at 74 cents per word, with 6 cents per word for premium plus warton in each line, limited to Seattle Vladivostok messages.
Formal memorial services are set for Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St James Cathedral. An informal gathering will follow Sunday afternoon at the Crystal Pool auditorium. Rev. William Quigley, back from four months in Ireland, spoke to a large audience about his experiences there.
The body of Arthur B. Anderson, overseas veteran who died en route home from France with his wife, arrived in Seattle Sunday night. Anderson, a Beat tl hotel man, lived at 156 Washington St and served with the ath engineers.
Thieves took plumbing from Dore Dalenpinewpl's home at 6900 Swift Ave in Bunday FP. B. Sherman reports his peanut vending machine stolen from 4969 Fremont Ave. Burklave is linked to jewelry thefts at George D. Zahn's home 701 N. Tothet and C. Hockett's home 110 N. Slat.
Mrs. CP Badier widow of James Badier killed June 29 1920 when his auto was struck by a train at Second Ave and Spokawe St files suit for 25000 against the Northern Pacific Railway and N P Forter railway engineer.
Harold N. Moore of the Retail Jewelers’ Association reports that diamond prices will rise in April or May. Current best stones fetch 4.60 a carat, a jump from about 100 a carat in 1900.
A Tacoma man Leo H. Glasscock faced possible jail for contempt of court over alimony. Hearing postponed to Wednesday after his attorney's motion. The quote about a daughter and a watch reflects domestic tension from a Boston Transcript note. The unrelated helium discovery by Janawen in 1868 is mentioned as historical trivia.
Arrival of two cars of tomatoes from Los Angeles quoted at 2.00 to 2.26 a log. Potatoes rise to 45 a ton for Yakima Gemma, locals 36. Steamer goods like parsnips, mushrooms, spinach, cranberries join supplies. Lemons selling 5.76 to 6.00 with potential advance on next shipment from the Boot. No changes in butter or eggs.
Market listings show vegetable and fruit prices by item and unit. Entries include cabbage carrots celery peppers cucumbers onions lettuce potatoes tomatoes squash pumpkins and other staples with per unit or per crate pricing locally within the region.
The jitney compromise bill faced the city council for final action. Two reports were to be presented. one urged delaying the ordinance until after Tuesday's special election, the other urged immediate adoption. Mayor Caldwell opposed the jitneys initiative, warning it would strip regulatory power from the council and let jitney operators act freely.
A libel suit for $100,000 damages was filed in Montgomery county common pleas court against the Durham Herrick Company, publisher of the Dayton Journal. Prof. William Barnbrook Chancellor of Wooster College, author of an open letter on Warren G. Harding's family history, accuses the firm of libel.
Cleveland reports that about 2,000,000 registered voters exist in Ohio with about 40 percent women. Odds favor Senator Harding at 1 to 1 for election and 4 to 1 he wins Ohio by at least 150,000 votes. Few bets have been placed.
An elaborate program of music and features was held at Fraternal hall on Fourth Ave to mark the second anniversary of Czecho Slovakia as a free republic. Local Czechs organized the event on Saturday evening.
The message promotes real estate transactions including buying selling and lending on property. It emphasizes proper timing of deed or mortgage passing and recording and payment to the borrower or caller. The firm offers tithe records and urges readers to try their service at nominal charges.
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