Payroll Boost Aims At Seattle Food Industry
A joint committee of Seattle retailers and manufacturers, backed by the Northwest products committee of the Chamber of Commerce, announces three meetings to link Seattle food producers with over 700 grocers. Key participants include Frank B. Kannak and RE. C. Kahle, with others from Crescent Manufacturing and Hill Syrup Co. Attachments include a charity ball on December 17 as a finale to the outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Northwest Products Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Frank BK. Kannak
Seattle Retail Grocers’ Ac
RE. C
J. H. Kahle
T of the Crescent Manufact Co
W. E B. Sanders
Press of the Hill Syrup Co
Crys
Fifty to Decide on Southwest Washington Trade Tour
The Chamber of Commerce will decide Thursday night whether to charter a train for a trades return tour of Southwest Washington. Fifty people have signed on to join. If approved, the trip would start Tuesday morning and run through Thursday, costing less than $50 for fare meals and berth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Seattle Directory Manager John B. Gordon Dies
John B. Gordon local manager for RR L Polk & Co publishers of the city directory died Wednesday from heart trouble. Gordon had years of service with the directory firm, including 16 in Seattle. Survived by his widow two daughters and a son. Funeral arrangements not yet completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Gordon
RR. L. Polk & Co
City Directory
Gordon
Directory
J Tle
Building Code for Schools Is Planned
The Parent-Teachers' association of the state plans a uniform building code to govern future school construction. It will be submitted to the next legislature for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers’ Association of
Port awards contract for electric freight elevator
The Port Commission awarded an $8,300 contract to Barlow Marine Works of Seattle to build an electric freight elevator in the west transit shed of the new Pier B. The decision was announced Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Commission
Barlow Marine Works
Seattle
Northern Pacific Restores Great Big Baked Potato
The Northern Pacific rail line reintroduces its famed Great Big Baked Potato in dining car service after wartime discardment. Special contracts with growers supply extra fine spuds, ensuring the popular item remains a specialty of the line, according to EB L Carey, general passenger department agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. P
Northern Pacific Railroad
EB. L. Carey
Vital Births and Marriages in Seattle Area Notices
Vital statistics section lists multiple births in Seattle addresses including Chin 924 Bradford Ast boy and xner Roland 6116 Orcas St girl and Arthur H. Mangan 745 Belmont Pl girl. Also births for J Cigan 1492 22nd Ave boy and Stuart A. 118 20th Ave boy and Marshall C. Merrece 6037 California girl. Also Robert Thomas A. Providence Hospital 22nd Ave girl and several other birth entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chin
Bradford Ast
Xner
Roland
Orcas St
Man
Arthur H
Belmont Pl
Igan
J. C
Stuart A
Merrece
Marshall C
Californie
Robert Thomas A
Providence Hoses Mine
N. W
Berta
Charles
Renton Ve
Hiliara
Frederick
Southern St
Carl K
Mabton
Vern
Nee Henry
24Th Ave
Ship Tides in Seattle Report
The Seattle tides report lists first high tide at 6:56 a.m. reaching 11 feet, first low tide at 1:11 a.m., second high tide at 1:13 p.m. at 10.7 feet, and second low tide at 11:11 a.m. at 6.2 feet. A Friday update shows a high tide around 1:30 p.m. and a low tide near 6.6 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wriday
Huge Harriman Ship Arrives in Seattle
The immense steamer Mawaiian of the American-Hawaiian line, linking Harriman interests to Seattle, was due to arrive here late Thursday. She sailed from New York for Puget Sound on October 1, inaugurating the inter-coastal service of the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriman Shipping
Seattle
Mawaiian
Tne
New York
Puget Sound
Ship Sets Sail From New York to Seattle
The Shipping Board vessel Eastern Ocean was scheduled to sail from New York for Seattle on Thursday, according to word received by the Pacific Steamship Co.
Big Coast to Coast Sea Trip Plans Boom
Plans for a new coast to coast sea trip via Havana and the Panama Canal gain momentum after Pacific Steamship Co confirms Wenatchee will be ready about January 15. EF notes a conference in New York produced a definite promise from passenger traffic manager McMicken. The Wenatchee is the first of the new transpacific liners turned over by the shipping board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pacific Coast
Havana
Nama Canal
McMicken
Pacific Steamship Co
Shipping Board
Harbor Wireless Protest Aims to Save City Service
Seattle harbor workers plan Friday talks with the council finance committee to oppose the plan to discontinue harbor department wireless service. The wireless system began about a year ago to aid ships and shippers using the port amid cost saving objections from officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Council Finance Committee
Harbor Department
Admiral Evans Heads to Mexico on Final Alaska Run
The Pacific Steamship Co announced the Ceasel Admiral Evans will reach port Thursday on its last Alaska voyage for some time. The vessel is scheduled to sail Sunday for California to join the Mexican coast service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Pacific Steamship Co
Admiral Evans
Alaska
California
Mexican Coast Service
Broaden Scope of Port Shop Committee
The port commission on Wednesday expanded the shop committee plan to include representation from all departments with six or more employees at shop meetings. A contract for the electric elevator system at the new west transit shed was awarded to Barlow Marine Supply Co and work starts immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Commission
New West Transit
Barlow Marine Supply Co
Shipyard Firm Buildings Razed for South End Use
Ten large buildings and 12 gangways of the Seattle North Pacific Shipbuilding Co. are being razed rapidly. Timbers and lumber will be sold to firms building in the South End industrial section. Contractor L. P. Ingram oversees the demolition after purchasing the structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle North Pacific Shipbuilding Co
South End
L. PF. Ingram
Deuel Overhauled Ships Out From Drydock for Cargo
After annual overhaul and re pairing the steamship Dewuel shifts from Todd drydock to East Waterway dock to take on cargo. The vessel is a shipping board carrier operated by Struthers and Dixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewuel
Todd Drydock
East Waterway
Shipping Board
Struthers & Dixon
Northwestern encounters heavy seas from Seward to Juneau
The steamship Northwestern arrived Wednesday with 243 passengers and reported heavy snowstorms and high seas from Seward and Corigva south to Juneau. Capt. William Jensen noted the rough conditions while the ship remained at Pier 2 of the Alaska Steamship Co. Meanwhile the Arabia Maru, docking in Vancouver, will move to Tacoma then Seattle for cargo to the Orient and sails for Yokohama on November 20. At Tatoosh Island observers logged barometer fall and winds up to 62 mph with varying conditions through the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altho
Ketchikan
Northwestern
Seward
Corigva
Juneau
William Jensen
Alaska Steamship Co
Vancouver
Tacoma
Seattle
Orient
Yokohama
Pier 6
Arrivals and Departures List For Navy and Merchant Vessels
Arrivals and departures show ships from Singapore Manila Northwestern Spokane Admiral Dewey Burnham Dunnedin and other vessels with ports including San Diego Puget Sound Yokohama and Tasoma. Times range from noon to 9:40 a m and refer to November 10 through 11 with multiple vessels noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Icontum
Singapore
Manila
Ports
Northwestern
Southwestern
Passage
Renshaw
Port Angeles
Admiral Dewey
San Diego
San Francisco
Porte
Spokane
Stocks Open Higher as Trading Starts on N Y Exchange
New York brokerages report opening gains with United States Steel and General Motors among movers. Afternoon activity noted strong buying in Southern Pacific and Replogle Steel as the market shifted through the day, with the Evening Sun describing midday gains and a late-day easing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y
New York
United States Steel
Southern Matlwady
Royal Dutch
United States Rubber
Southern Pacific
Northern Pacific
Replogle Steel
New York Evening Sun Financial Review Today
Securites
Wheat declines amid new market downtrend in Chicago
Chicago grain markets fall as wheat leads declines, December wheat opens at 1.87 and slips while March follows. Receipts for cattle and dairy show varied activity with prices steady to higher for some items. St. Paul Catholic Parish to fund a new church and rectory at Yakimate costing about 180,000 dollars, with Beezer Bros. designing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ste
ST. Paul’s Catholic
Yakimate
Beezer Bros
Spuds and Oranges Stir Market Gossip On West Coast Trade
First shipments of navels due on Western ave by week end as jobbers anticipate price drops. Spud prices rise daily with farmers aiming for high figures, while Yakima reports suggest a solid hold on supply. Cauliflower remains plentiful and overall movement sluggish amid steady butter notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Ave
Yakima
Portland Market Report and New York prices
Portand market receipts show 282 head cattle steady to unchanged, 102 hogs strong to unchanged, 124 sheep steady to unchanged. Butter, coffee, sugar and exchange rates cited with New York prices and foreign exchange opening lower. French franc hits a new low at 6.7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Foreign Exchange
New York
France
Vessels in Other Ports Sail Paths and Arrivals
November reports show ships arriving and sailing between Puget Sound, Vancouver and San Francisco. Vessels include Eureka bound for Puget Sound, Pred Paxter from Puget Sound and Vancouver, J A Moffett bound for Puget Sound, and Richmond towing No. 95 for Seattle. Also listed are Nome City en route to Tacoma and Beattie, Bravh Coeur bound for Puget Sound, Detrose to Tacoma, and Myriden to Beattie, with Leontum passing Port Townsend and Sir Horace X Baxter arriving via Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mile
Etr
Eureka
Puget Sound
Porte
San Prancieco
San Pedro
Mtr
Pred
Vancouver
B. C
J. A. Moffett
Puget Bound
Richmond
Beattle
San Francisco
Nome City
Tacoma
Heattie
At & P
Beattie
Noot
Coeur
Detrose
Aatonia
Myrmiden
Port Townsend
Mir Leontum
Eiverett
Sir Horace X. Haxter
Seattle
Maritime Report from Soviet Northwest
Wireless Canadian Government reports vessels near Ketchikan and Cape Blase with multiple ships in formation. Ketchikan abeam Cape Blase bound north at noon, Admiral Rodman anchored in Plumper fog bound later, Weat Mimrod 1,320 miles from San Francisco bound there, Admiral Evans 200 miles south of Ketchikan bound south at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Htr
Ketchikan
Cape Blase
Admiral Rodman
Plumper
Mimrod
San Francines
San Francisco
Admiral Evans
List of ships and docks at Smith Cove and Puget Sound terminals
A dense roster of vessels, docks, and warehouses names numerous ships and facilities across Smith Cove, Great Northern, Puget Sound, and Puget Sound moorings. It catalogues terminals like Pier 14, Pier 10, and East Waterway with associated ships, moorings, and cargo facilities, ending with a baffling note: Women are changeable. Men are timonotonous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Cove
Maytan
Videnore
Elkton
Eastern Leader
Ete
Eastern Sword
Comancha
U 88
Rush
Norwood
Great Northern
Katori
City of Beattie
Admiral Dewey
Pacific Coast Coal Bunkers
Itr
Weetward Ho
Alaska
Victoria
Atr
Latouche
Milwaukee Ocean Terminal
Eastern Mariner
East Waterway Dock
Str
Deel
Todd Drydocke
Gross Keys
Bk Bamar Puget
Sound Fridge & Dredging Workse
Patterson
Hull Rainbow
Lake Union
Mulia Ablila
Abnoba
Abydos
Addison
Allenhurst
Ahovik
Anthon
Bayden
Hertrand
Bingamon Iscayle
Black Wolf
Mianford
Celwin
Houghton
Pesuta
Puyallup
Cabacan
Capraria
Cardia
Cenina
Charus
Chesterfield
Chalcia
Cineaa
Cinyras
Corus
Corian
Cola
Clone
Ilsea
Wleetra
Bodymion
Fort Harrison
Fort Jackson
Fort Stanwix
Yort Union
Imufka
Leots
Kitan
Oregon
Comanche
Washtuena
Princeton
Chippewa
Aloah
Kodiak
Unimaky
Ett
Tanginak
Patterson Meter Apex
James
Public Markets Listing at Stalls with Groceries and Prices
A dense inventory of market stalls lists items and prices from various goods including sugar, flour, beans, canned fruits, fish, coffee, tea, spices, and dairy. References to stall numbers such as 106 181 46 96 appear, with items like Lipton tea, Royal baking powder, Alaska turnips, canned pineapple, margarine, and salmon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Lipton’s
Redance
Alaska
Wearon
Eatadetl
She
Jae
Stalin
Lake Superior
Ghirardelli
Produce Commission Houses Close at Noon Thursday
Western avenue produce commission houses announce early closure at noon Thursday in observance of Armistice Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Ave
Peace and Quiet Reigns as County Surrenders to Armistice
Quiet night settles over county buildings as sheriffs leave posts to honor Armistice Day. Doors are locked, and officials join the exodus, marking a peaceful observance and a pause in daily crime expectations.
Armistice Day Free of Bomb Plot Fears
DoJ agents report no trace of bomb plots or death threats on Armistice Day. Despite fears sparked by the Cen trafla massacre last Armistice Day, government operatives say radicals are under close surveillance and activities taped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Justice
Centrafla Massicre
Bridge Job Fails as Nichols Cannot Complete Work
The White River bridge project may be finished by Beeley & Co acting for Fidelity & Casualty Co of New York. County commissioners were advised to halt further payments to contractor J M Nichols who won the bid but appears unable to complete the job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White River
Beeley & Co
Fidelity & Casualty Co
New York
Contern
Board of County
J. M. Nichols
Railroads to Hold Freight Conference Over Tariff Dispute
Freight conference to be held by Chicago to Kart lines with Western trunk lines and Eastern carriers to discuss freight rate standoff. Western lines claim current rates are as low as possible and blame Western adjustments for any changes. No Atlantic coast freight moved since October 23 tariff rollout. representatives from Western and Eastern carriers to meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
The
Kart
Western Lines
Western Trunk
Atlantic Coast
Western Roads
Chinese Business Genius in Seattle Heads to New York
Youthful Chinese literary and business genius Kuo Ching visits Seattle en route to New York. Li, president of Wah Chang Mining and Smelting Co Ltd, serves as New York representative for the Chinese ministry of finance and the ministry of agriculture and commerce. He plans to depart for the East late this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuo Ching
Seattle
New York
Wah Chang Mining & Smelting Co. Ltd
Chinese Ministry of Finance
Ma ‘Stry of Agriculture and Commerce
East
Japan Silk Mills Will Be Closed
Tokyo reports that members of the Japanese silk buying pool and silk reelers decided to close all silk mills and filatures in Japan for a period of five days beginning November 30 and ending February 25, 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Slk
Japan
Two Weeks Before Orchestra Returns to Coliseum
Officials report the Jensen Von Herberg theater dispute will delay the large orchestra’s return to the Coliseum by about two weeks. Theatre offices say reassembling many musicians requires time and definite details were to be discussed Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jensen von Herberg
Coliseum
Recipe for Long Life From Centenarian De Grofeky
Samuel De Grofeky, 112, offers a life tip to ignore age and keep faith in the family Bible. An university campus talk by Prof. Richard F. Scholtz focused on factors in settling world problems before the Menorah Society. A cartoon-style exchange and a proverb about counterfeit coins close the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ives
Chicago
Samuel de Grofeky
Richard F. Scholtz
The
Menorah Society
Two Rooms and Store Entered
Police reports from central station describe two rooms and a store entered with two attempted break ins. A suitcase valued at 150 dollars and its contents were stolen from Mrs. A Guy at 1814 Koren Ave. A burglar used the fire escape to steal a new suit from J Nelson at Grand Central Hotel. A suitcase of clothes valued at 150 dollars was stolen from an auto at Fourth Ave and University. Harris and Wolf shop at 311 Olive St reported tools worth 50 dollars stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Station
A. Guy
Koren Ave
J. Nelson
Grand Central Hotel
Firetave
Jert L
Olive
Intermountain Rate Case to Be Settled
After years, the final hearing on the Intermountain rate case will occur December 2 and 3 before the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington DC. J D Mansfield, traffic manager of the Chamber of Commerce transportation bureau, announced. The case stems from a complaint by interior cities that West Coast cities enjoyed cheaper rates on west-bound traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Comtmission
Washington, D. C
J. D. Mansfield
Transportation Bureau of the
Chamber of Commerce
Classified Line Classified Ads Terms
Transient charge advertising six words per line with six insertions for the price of five. Cash in advance 19 cents per line. Classified ads accepted by 11 o clock each morning for the regular afternoon edition. Credit is extended to good patrons. contact Main 0 and ask for the printing department.
Also Mentioned on This Page
S. W
Age Mer
Horace W
Legal
Teola
el Paso
Tex
George I. J
Lewalites
Mrs. Macie
Louis
Maple Valley
Alvina
Kent
Ith
Charlies J
Holly Fern
Meee Olaf
Legal Teen
Carrie
Legal Bertin Ivan G
Salem
Atoff
Hannah
Roy
Dan
Fort Lawton
Ation
Lottie
Lino
Salvatore
Taylor
Jetta
Jessie
Acher
Leo H
Clarkaton
Pson
Myrtie A
Moscow
Iver
20Th Ave
N. W. Agen
Alpha
Erman
Neils F
Motel
Golden m
Ritchie J
Montha
Larke
Nina Elizabeth
Yourth Ave
Docia
King County
Harbor Wireless
Mexico
Deuel
Weather Bureau Report
Tatoosh Island
Ater Baginaw
Aurora
Argyll
Ater
Annette Rolph
Oclear
Lear
Arriv
Kate
Arey
Horace X, Baxter
Everett
Kage Harbor
Jett Endicott
N. Y. Stock Exchange
Rane At. B. Meowing & Co
Beoomd Avenue
J. B. Manning & Co
Second Avenue
Dattertat
Wisconsin
America
Witock
Winleeale
Bhivoere
Estees
Brothers Allweights
AG. TK
C.e
Walla Walle
Ferel Motors i Corumbers
Ieat Northern Toacy Gartle- Leea
Missouri Paciftix
Ordre
New Haven
Oebors
Pierce Arrow
Khabert
Hinelair OU
Hubbard
Heouthern Pavitt
Houthern Hallway
Tetmators
Studebaker
Leral
Tesas Company
Tesae Pacific
Totecco
Chicago Board of Trade
TIN Westinghouse
Casabase
E. Wu Willys Overian
Coccamute
Sealer
Friten
Erate
Anne i
Tiveria
T.eegree
Whetesais
Wireless
Rike Place
Armistioe
Spooners
Spoen
Wilkes
Intermountain
Pla
Northwest Roads
Star
Iris
Seymour & Rowan
Beaboard
Kemick
Pinear
GiLnent
Iain
Sam Weisfield
Cook
15Th St
Bellingham
Wash
Entieman
Aras Optical CO
Sexton Bros
Third Avenue
Mares ES
San Juan
Bellingham - Anacortes
Cele
Bala
Puget Sound Navigation CO
Colman
Marion ST
Ael
COR University
Skagit Bay Lands
Skane Bay
Particularo
Sparks & Dye
Elliott
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!