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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1919
Page
3
About 180 Chinese soldiers being repatriated from Russia via Europe and Canada staged a protest aboard the Blue Funnel liner Ixion near William Head camp on Vancouver Island. They claimed payment in devalued Russian rubles. delays ended when officials promised grievances would be addressed upon arrival.
The Pubo Maru a 400 ton Japanese schooner carrying fish from Japan to Anacortes cannery heads homeward as four smaller Nippon fishing schooners finish trans pacific trips this season The Dalbo Mary at 150 tons arrived this week A sixth schooner is expected soon delaying storms likely kept her from reaching Anacortes The season’s final schooner is anticipated shortly
The Ixion sailed from Seattle with one Chinese passenger to be deported by Immigration Commissioner Henry M. White. On board were 180 soldiers and 4000 Chinese coolies returning from labor in France and placed in special bunks. The ship, a Blue Funnel liner in the Puget Sound Oriental service, also carried a large cargo.
San Francisco November 29. The California Metal Trades Association says it will advertise next Wednesday in the East North and South for men to operate the yards here if union workers do not return. The Iron Trades council will also run a nationwide warning to keep out of the Bay region. Only a small portion of the 40 000 workers are currently on duty.
The steamer Admiral Watson of the Admiral line will take the outside passage directly to Seward on her way north next week. She will pass Southeastern Alaska points on the northern trip but stop along the coast on the return to Seattle. The outside passage was chosen due to cannery closures along the southwestern coast and to gain speed to Southwestern Alaska.
The local fresh ranch egg market faces a downturn as early winter laying boosts receipts and shipping to Eastern centers halts. Dealers expect lower prices Monday, while transport to the East is deemed risky. Produce and spud markets show limited activity with apples and potatoes being the only movers. A new alibi cites prohibition laws driving high apple prices as elder becomes more popular.
Wholesale prices list diverse produce and dairy items with per unit and per crate rates. Items include Cabbage Danish Dalled carrots cauliflowers cucumbers lettuce onions and potatoes with regional specifics for Oregon Washington and New York markets. Dairy products show milk butter cheese and eggs with varied packaging terms and prices.
New York November 29 Leading teenes faced continued bear pressure at the open with many equities slipping fractions to several points. United States Steel opened at 102% unchanged while Central Leather slipped to 82% and Republic Steel near 100%. Mexican Petroleum eased to 186 and American Car and Foundry rose to 131% before paring gains. Columbia Graphophone rose strongly on dividend news, while United States Steel and Republic were among early soft spots as the market finished irregular.
New York November 1. Demand for sterling on foreign exchange fell to a new low in the morning trading. Financial desks reported weaker demand as the market absorbed current economic signals and shifting central bank cues.
A detailed fragment lists diverse market goods with prices and stall numbers at the Westlake public market. Items include pot roast lamb chops cranberries cooking apples pineapples crackers coffee tea milk cheese butter and assorted spices with varied weights and unit prices.
A fragmented grocery item list notes prepared lutefisk, corn beef, pork and beans, tomatoes, oats, ketchup, and canned goods with prices and stockyard references. The text mixes product names, weights, and pricing, with stray dealer notes and livestock terms interwoven.
Denver reports cattle receipts of 1700 head with a steady market. Steers bring 10 to 12.50, cows and heifers 7.02 to 7.16, stockers and feeders 7.25 to 11.60, calves 11.50. Hog receipts and market unclear. Lambs and ewes listed with prices and feeder lambs 12.50 to 14.24 amidst mixed figures.
Dr Robert Shanklin and associates now run a complete Parker System office at Second Avenue and Madison Street Seattle inviting every reader to a free teeth examination. The article traces Elmer Parker founder's street campaigns and rapid growth to twenty four offices making dentistry a public benefit with no charge for initial exam and clear pricing.
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