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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1904
Page
5
City workers contingency plan to end slow pay process as 825 employees lose time monthly fetching warrants from the comptroller and cashing them at the treasurer. Advocates say a paymaster could deliver wages to sites, saving about $390 monthly in lost time.
An economical plan for the city advocates a faster method to pay wages and urges officials to adopt a quicker payment process. The commentary notes that railroad and corporate employers do not tolerate delays in wage payments.
At a Georgetown mass meeting a citizens ticket was named for the December 6 city election. John Mueller was named for mayor, John Heek for city clerk, and Karl Sickelven for treasurer. Three council seats were filled by J. W. Doyle J. D. Matthews and George Brown. A one year at large council seat went to J. A. Ward. An independent ticket backed by Democrats and no-croists may form soon.
Chief Delaney reports Mrs Myrtle Henderson of 523 Yea ler Way claims her husband abandoned her and their child a week ago. She is penniless and asks the police to locate him, believing he may have gone to Gray's Harbor country. Frank Flemming and Miss Lettie Kerr were married by Superior Judge Morria on Wednesday.
Prices cover meats vegetables fruit and grains with details for freed meat cow beef open ib steer beef veal pork and lamb, plus potatoes apples cantaloupes berries and dates. Listings name Wenatchee Yakima Clackamas regions and multiple brands. specific item prices and packaging vary. EB Brooks & Co invites shoppers to compare and save with a three day sale.
Reported for The Star by W A Tiger Co with commodity prices across wheat flour rye meal and corn futures. Includes Wheat Dec May July prices and rye flour rye meal barrel rates and a private wire transmission from 112 Columbia Street.
New York stocks show bullish sentiment on dividend paying names like Pennsylvania Union Pacific St Paul Missouri Pacific with rails leading gains. Sugar rose ten points as better conditions aid the market while London strengthens on Argentine outlook and a cooler Chicago weather map hints at a firmer tone.
Reports from London and New York describe mixed market activity with falling prices in some primary markets while stocks accumulate. Wheat buying in New York shows short covering and strong demand, with July and May contracts trading actively. American shipments and official crop estimates are cited amid broad market chatter and brokerage claims.
Fire sale notice for Red Front Furniture Co located at 308 Second Avenue Sovoth. Includes deadline details and promotions on furniture pieces. Local residents urged to visit showroom to take advantage of discounted inventory and special offers.
Reports show subtreasury losses and earnings shifts with Southern Pacific cited at least six percent. Hogs trade volumes in Chicago Kansas City Omaha show steady opens and year ago receipts near 24 000. Cattle weak, sheep firm amid daily commodity notes. Plus a three day sale on men undergarments by KN Brooks & Co at 1431 2d Ave.
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