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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1919
Page
7
A mixed page shows stock and bonds listings along with ads for groceries and hardware. It includes notices for naval vessels and legal notices, plus classified items for sale and business opportunities at different addresses and cities.
A fragmented Seattle directory entry lists attorneys at various Burke blocks, loans and real estate services, typewriter and hardware references, bicycles and repairs, chiropractors, furniture upholstery, and Turkish baths. It notes contact numbers and addresses such as 215 Burke Building, Main 7303, 432 Burke Street, and 1408 Avenue WIth scattered business names and services across Seattle.
In a high scoring contest Cincinnati builds early lead as Reuther drives in three with a triple and two singles while Daubert, Groh and Wingo contribute key hits. Chicago battles back with Cicotte and Wilkinson holding firm but falls 5 to 3 as Daubert suffers a late miscue and Lowdermilk struggles on the mound.
William B. Colver of the Federal Trade Commission told the National Association of Advertising Specialty Manufacturers that labor and capital push up prices and the dollar loses value. He argued against excess profit tax and cost plus schemes and challenged Edward Morris to prove secret correspondence with foreign powers, offering to fund a public audit.
Omaha Neb Oct 1 The city remained quiet after a violent night. Gen Leonard Wood said the crisis passed and no further trouble is expected. Fifty five suspects in Sunday riots have been arrested and 150 more will be taken into custody. C L Nethaway a real estate dealer was among arrestees whose wife was murdered years ago. Mayer Smith continues to improve and will be out of danger.
L. B. Lacy was arrested Monday night and jailed on robbery charges after alleged burglaries at EF Kinney drugstore at 24th and EK Madison on August 27 with $5 seized and at Harry H. Ross drugstore at 34th Ave and J. Cherry Jr on September 18 with $49.87 taken. Police suspect narcotics motive.
The article offers simple home methods to whiten yellowned fabrics. It suggests adding one teaspoonful of borax to rinse water for whites, a teaspoon of peroxide in a tub of wash water, and a lemon in the water with soap for boiling clothes. For handkerchiefs and fine linens, soaking overnight in clear water with one teaspoonful of cream of tartar after a preliminary wash also helps whiten.
A printed statement signed by Samuel Gompers and William Fowter says the steel strike is a tremendous success with over 370,000 workers on strike. The signers say union ranks grow daily and criticize press coverage while alleging corporations seek to discredit the strike.
In Pittsburg on October 1, organized labor rushes organizers to sway workers as strike action tightens. Union leaders say men stay firm while officials report small gains as shifts resume. Both sides prepare for a senate investigation amid a day of quiet activity.
Daley C. Peabody appeared before Superior Judge A. W. Frater and sought a divorce from Thomas K. R. Peabody. The woman said she arrived in Beattl from New York 18 months ago and denied seeking the divorce for ease. The judge noted the exchange and granted the divorce.
Mary Bh Moc Farland files for divorce from Raymond EB McFarland claiming he became drunk on their wedding night and has remained addicted to alcohol. The couple married February 17, 1912, and the divorce was granted.
In London on October 1 a 64 cent a pound price for home grown steak is set to take effect before spring, up 10 cents from the current level. Sheep prices will rise a half cent monthly for six months. Imported meats remain cheaper than native cuts.
Yokohama plans exempting certain manufacturing firms from taxes to attract industry. The city intents to become both a manufacturing hub and a major port, boosting local growth and employment.
California fruit and vegetables returned to the Western avenue wholesale market after a tunnel cave in delayed supplies. Sweet potatoes sold at 5 cents a pound, Tokay grapes and Concords eased shortages, tomatoes remained scarce with box prices around 1.26 dollars. Wind damage to Yakima apples pegged over 100000 dollars with many orchards reporting heavy losses and lower value fruit in Nob Hill and Prosper areas.
A fragmented OCR list shows assorted wholesale produce items with unit prices and quantities. Entries include apples, berries, melons, grapes, citrus, dates, peaches, and tropicals from multiple suppliers, with figures such as per box or per crate prices and assorted local origins.
In Paris Oct 1 intense heat and scarce rain crippled French wine production with acres scorched and unusable. Official readings report temperatures up to 146 degrees in some regions while barley and other crops show damage. Stockyard quotations follow with cattle and lamb prices listed.
Gustav A Sipes has been appointed trust officer of the Scandinavian American Bank and has begun duties. He served 12 years as trust officer at Spokane and Eastern Trust Company handling executorship administration guardianships and corporate bond trusteeship. He is well known among lawyers bankers and business people.
Shanghai to Tunki voyage details. Rain and steam launch cover half the 200 miles taking 10 days while Tunglu to Tunki by native boat takes nine days. One hundred rapids challenge boats, with six to eight trackers per boat pulling through swift currents.
In Homestead Pennsylvania on October 1 survey workers and physicians condemn mill town life for children. Despite company playgrounds and nurseries, most youths still roam streets from dawn to dark with few safe play spaces available for them.
New York stocks opened irregular with United States Steel at 107 1/2, Bethlehem Steel 108, Crucible 24 1/4, United States Rubber 12 1/2, General Motors 263, American Tobacco 208 1/4. Trading turned uneven as noon sales increased and prices slipped from earlier highs amid cautious mood. Judge Gary awaited by the Senate labor committee for the first word.
The Chicago Board of Trade endured a dull day as future options held steady to slightly higher. December corn opened at 61.24 and edged up later, while May corn dipped at the open then turned higher. Oats also rose after a flat start, with December futures opening unchanged and climbing later.
Portland market report dated October 1 shows cattle receipts 247 head with steady demand. Prices listed for steers cows and calves, plus hogs and sheep with typical ranges for prime and feeder stock. Also notes poultry and cheese values in the same market roundup.
Frisco market notes show eggs at 0%0 per dozen for extras and 4c per dozen for undersized pullets. Pullets and cheese prices listed with California feta and miscellaneous figures.
New York price notices list coffee bids for Rio and Santos varieties with per pound costs and centrifugal sugar at 7.28 cents per pound. Netherlands weekly commodity quotes reflect market levels as of October 1.
A scanned list of diverse market stalls shows numerous food and household items with discounted prices. From boneless brisket and corned beef to Campbell’s pork and beans, Crisco and Royal baking powder, the stalls promote varied meats dairy produce canned goods and staples with frequent per unit and bulk pricing across many booths.
Local butter prices stay steady as supply remains tight while demand stays high. Observers say an embargo would relieve costs nationwide, though buyers gradually accept storage butter in place of high priced fresh stock. Storage and pallet products move freely despite mixed reaction to storage butter.
Nipponese importers seek relief from Japan food shortage by placing an order for Sacramento rice. An order of 1,000,000 pounds of Sacramento rice was reported in the past week as a response to the shortage.
Paris reports a surprising matrimonial trend among troops in France. The Portuguese legation notes about one in thirty soldiers has taken a French wife, with estimates suggesting 100,000 women have married Americans and Portuguese soldiers also pairing with French women. The government weighs inducements for foreigners marrying French women to stay in France.
London report quotes Ellen Terry addressing the British Drama league. She argues that reform should focus on audiences as the source of demand and notes audiences receive the entertainment they ask for.
The Chicago, the oldest steel battleship in the United States Navy, anchored off Mare Island California today after a long voyage. The ship, part of the White Squadron visiting Bi, is described as a four-vessel unit undergoing operations and inspection during its Mare Island stopover.
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