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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1922
Page
5
The listing shows varied prices for fruits, dairy, poultry, meats, flour, sugar, hay, grain and feed across multiple items. Notable entries include Kentucky Wonders Local green peas, Leoni crate prices, Gravensteina apples, Melon prices, and dairy shipper rates for Seattle delivery.
Funeral arrangements were being Monday for Dorothy Carey a 14 year old girl found dead in a bathtub at her sister Mrs Kennedy 2412 Hudson street Saturday night Mrs Kennedy had been away at a neighbor when she returned she found the girl dead Death believed accidental The body at Columbia undertaking parlors.
The opening session shows heavy selling pressure with a broad decline across stocks as traders rush to exit. Copper shares in South America slide amid earthquake concerns while several key issues trade lower including American Sugar, Corn Products, and Union Pacific with mixed moves among others.
Wheat futures on the Chicago board settled broadly higher as gains driven by Winnipeg and Liverpool markets supported prices. Corn and oats slipped on heavy receipts while wheat led gains. cash wheat prices in Chicago ranged with No. 2 red around 1.25 to 1.19 per bushel and nearby futures firmed. Live cattle and hog markets showed varied action with receipts and price ranges noted across Denver and Chicago floors.
San Francisco produce Monday reflections show better than expected Fer tas signals while New York exchange opens steady. Foreign exchange markets report sterling at 64.44 and minor fluctuations in dollar and marks, with small price movements across commodities like cheese and sugar.
Fewer than 100 spectators attended the opening for veniremen to form a jury for five defendants in the Herrin massacre case. Williamson county miners and farmers continued work as court sessions began, with daily business proceeding normally despite the trial quiz.
Thieves operated over the weekend stealing thousands in securities cash and clothing. Losses include M Lee at 102 Sixth Ave loot of over 1190 and items valued at 846 pieces of silverware Co. L. Skoog 6532 Jones Ave 470 in securities. John Broa Jewelry Shop window broken on Firetape. A total of about 2500 in stolen goods logged Monday.
Attorneys for the American Farm Bureau Federation filed in federal court seeking to intervene on the government side in the Chicago Board of Trade case to block enforcement of the grain futures trading ban. Lawyers Newton Joenkine and Donald Kirkpatrick of Kansas City stated they represent 1,300,000 farmers and asked to plead at disposition.
James I C Connor of Seattle dies after collapsing at the wheel of his auto near Toledo Washington on a Portland to Seattle trip. Mrs Connor drove him to a doctor but revival failed. He was connected with the Louisiana Red Cypress company in Seattle and is survived by his wife and two brothers.
Salt Lake City police said bank robber suspect Ernest Wilson 28 arrested Saturday night will not be returned to Salt Lake City Utah. City detectives indicated Wilson is not wanted and a wire from Salt Lake City police confirmed he is not needed locally.
A car stolen from Tacoma was abandoned by two youths on railway tracks atop the Ninth Ave and Holgate bridge as gasoline exhausted. A wrecking crew later towed the vehicle to police headquarters for processing.
Seattle ship notes list tides with low and high tide readings. Times for first low tide at 9:40 am and second at 11:09 am, high tides at 11:14 am and 0:00 am, indicating general harbor timing for seafaring traffic.
Nov 12 listings show multiple ships arriving from San Francisco and Tacoma to ports, with times ranging from early morning to night. Notable vessels include Alabama Maru, Admiral Hobley, Prince George, and Gan Lamberto, with lines per route and port connections. Additional Nov 18 entries note departures to Hong Kong, Tacoma, and Anacortes, plus southeastbound Alameda and ships at Seattle terminals. Mariners and port facilities referenced include Oakland, Seattle, Victoria, and Seward, with various crews and harbor moorings listed.
The three masted Chinese junk Amoy arrived at Seattle’s Lake Union after a voyage from Shanghai led by Captain Thomas Waard. He traveled with his Chinese wife and their young son Robert. The crew included Waard and three Chinese sailors who left the ship at Vancouver. The Amoy, built entirely of camphor wood with natural crooks for knees and Chinese fir planking, will be exhibited in Beattie.
Mrs. T. J. Manard of 1422 18th Ave describes a man forcing entry to her home at 4 am Saturday. She says he appeared intoxicated or narcotized and broke two lights before the police arrived and arrested him.
Seattle pioneers gathered in quiet corners as the city marks 71 years since the landing of 24 persons at Alki Point from the schooner Exact and the founding of the village that grew into the Pacific Northwest metropolis.
James H. Rae, 65, an Inspector, living at 211 22nd Ave. N., was severely cut and bruised about head and body when his auto collided with a motorcycle at Madison St. and Broadway. Rae was taken to Minor Hospital.
John Strom offers plane tuning services with guaranteed workmanship. Located on Main Street. Contact 2036 for details.
Births listed from various Seattle and nearby locations include dozens of individuals with surnames such as Beattie Kimball Larson Tind Fujimoto Kamijira Yomida and Akie Ripped among others, births noted at multiple streets and avenues. Marriage licenses show couples including Alfred Masreoni Ada McCarthy and Garnet Higeinbotham with residences in Beattie Seattle Kirkland and Juanita, reflecting citywide civil vital records.
Obituary brief lists several individuals with ages including Mary C Jeffers 78 Lenard J Stuart 68 Jennie Smith 46 Chino Morita 43 Carl William Nelson 66 Thomas Bullie 65 Carrie Frost 38 Mary Cunningham ? 65 Albert Wright 65 Bessie Bergier 68 Bessie W Roscoe 67 Clinton M Cahoon 44 Mary Rogers 61 Saledoo MB 20. No further details provided.
A financial summary shows Seattle balances and totals including 7,724,006.96 and 2,854,405.27 alongside 1,778,068.00 and 1,655,664.00 in Bealancee figures. Tacoma total transactions reach 8,171,000.00.
Market notes list prices and items in Portland with figures for selling prices per dozen and per pound. Readings include cheese and various goods with stated quantities and unit prices. The fragment shows specific figures like 809 420 dozen and 46 66c per dozen, reflecting typical market quotation style.
In one of the best towns on the coast a listing offers a fleet of boats and a houseboat for rent. Advertising notes 14th N. HB Melrose 2089 and includes terms with earnings, wages, free house, car, and profits. Potential buyer may trade for 15000 cash. contact J. B. Verden at 428 Stetoh 83 for details.
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