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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1919

Page

3

Gas Chemist Testifies as Probe Witness in Strike Case

University of Washington chemist George EB Whitwell testified for the defendant, saying gas tests during the strike show low oxygen and that meters under proper pressure may not charge consumers for gas that didn t pass to burners. He explained Boyle s law applies differently in kitchens and noted pressure affects meter readings in favor of either consumer or producer.

George EB. Whitwell Massachusetts Institute of Technology University of Washington Whitwell Boyles Ken Prof. Whitwell

Deaver Bail Decision Delayed Awaiting Witness Affidavits

Superior Judge Mitchell Giftnarma delayed a bail decision for James L. Deaver until Tuesday as Deputy Prosecutor Wallace Mount seeks affidavits from two witnesses who place Denver near the murder site of Holt last Saturday. The state must show strong evidence before denying bail in a first degree murder case.

James L. Deaver Mitchell Giftnarma Wallace Mount Denver Holt Mount

Northern Pacific Railroad Schedule Change Notices

Railroad announces schedule changes effective October for the Mississippi Valley Lim train 42 bound for Kansas City St. Louis and points east leaving at 4 00 P M and arriving at 410 P M.

Northern Pacific Railroad Mississippi Valley Kansas City St. Louis Points

Cincinnati Victorious Again In Wild Baseball Play

Cincinnati wins in a tense game as Jackson shines in center for Chicago while Ring, Gandil, and Cicotte deliver strong defense. Key moments include Jackson’s running catch attempts, Neale’s doubles, and strategic plays by Rath, Groh, and Daubert.

Cincinnati Neale Weaver Gandil Wingo EK. Collings Fpelsch Ring Schalk KE. Collins Jackson Kath Chicago Seibold E. Colling Daubert E. Collins Rath Rosler BE. Collins Felsch Groh Joe Collins Cicotte Feds Eddie Chicago Gandyl Risberg Hopf King Sox Duncan Kopf Leibold F. Collins Lebold Rousch Felach Bath Murphy

Local Fresh Eggs See Another Cent Rise

Local fresh egg prices climbed Friday with first grade stock at 76 cents per dozen, the season's record. Dealers blame nationwide shortages, especially nearby, for the advance while other grades held steady. Pullet eggs offer 10 to 20 cents per dozen savings and near hen egg quality according to wholesalers. Butter markets stayed firm with no Friday price changes.

Local Markets Price Paid Wholesale Dealers for Vegetables and Fruit

Wholesale buyers report prices for cabbage and carrots, lettuce and onions, squash and pumpkins, berries and melons, and fruits like apples, grapes, and bananas. The list notes per crate, per sack, per dozen, or per bushel rates for markets in Washington and nearby regions, with many items marked local or market specific.

New York Stock Exchange Opening Prices Rise Amid Mixed Trading

Openings show gains in several stocks with United States Steel at 1054, Baldwin at 145, Crucible Steel at 894, and Mexican Petroleum at 226. Trading was irregular in early minutes but the market closed strong, with General Motors near its record highs and Baldwin at 127.

New York United States Bteet Crocible Steet Thieken “R Mexican Petroleum Mtudebaker United States Rubber Crucible General Motora Baldwin

Chicago Market Report Week Ending Notes on Futures

Chicago market activity shows a firm tone after week end covering and evening up sales at the Board of Trade. Corn and oats posted gains from Friday's close but the week finished two cents under Saturday, provisions higher, and corn and catte futures moved with mixed openings and late gains.

Chicago Maine Met Haturday

Portlands Cattle and Pigs Market Report Readable

Portland market report shows cattle receipts eight head with mixed quality prices. Good to choice steers range around 9.25 to 9.75. cows and heifers mostly 5.75 to 6.75. canners 2.75 to 4.60. bulls 4.75 to 6.75. calves near 7.50 to 12.75. Hog prices quoted at 16.60 to 18.00. sheep receipts 1,241 head with primes 11.60 to 12.50 and yearlings 8.80 to 9.80. other minor items listed with per unit values.

Portland Ib. Brosiers Ceese

Denver Market Report Cattle Receipts and Prices

Denver October 4 cattle receipts total 1 100 head with steady market. Steers around 9.25 per cwt with 160 weight cattle. Cows and heifers 87 99.60. Wreckers and feeders 11 per cwt. Calves about 11. Lambs strong with top around 16 60 and bulk near 15 25. Sheep receipts 2 600 head market strong lambs 12 50 to 16 25 ewe 6 50 feeder lambs 12 56 to 15 25.

Denver Ewe Feeder Lambe

Public Markets Stall List and Prices

Market stalls feature assorted goods with prices including carrots at 4 hunches fresh, new squash, lamb chops at 20 cents, jumbo toilet paper at 30 cents, pancake flour, sardines, soap priced at 63 cents, soap brands, naptha and flour priced around two dollars and change. The list includes stall numbers 25 and 127 with various household and grocery items.

Bie

Local Market Stalls and Prices Reported

Readable fragments show stall numbers and items with prices including Carnation milk 12 c, local potatoes 2.25 per sack, Stalls 1602-1506 large cans salmon and 10 cent tomatoes, 63 cent corn meal, plus assorted groceries and a laundry soap note.

Grocery ledger snippet with prices and items

A fragmented list shows various goods and prices such as milk, butter, peaches, apples, grapes, sweet potatoes, coffees, and chocolate. The record resembles a mid century local store ledger with per unit and packaged item prices.

Ghirardelli

Grocery Prices From RCONOMY Stall 27 98

Market list shows various items with prices such as butter at 62 cents, coffee at 1.09, creamery butter 62e, oleomargarine 44 cents, peanut butter 20 cents, and honey 220 per pint. The snippet lists multiple brands and items including crackers, baking powder, and canned goods.

Rconomy M. J.B

Local Dairy and Grocery Price Listings Summary

A condensed price notice lists dairy and café goods with varying tonics. Items include cream cheese products, cheese varieties, guaranteed eggs at 480 dozen with two-dozen sublines, milk, bulk coffee prices, and multiple small quantity offers. Counts and unit values reflect a period price sheet style.

Aged Physician Posts $250 Bail in Remedy Case

Dr. T. J. Pierce, 72, former head of the Raymond Remedy company with offices in the Antlers hotel, posted $250 bail in U S district court on Saturday to answer a charge of sending alleged fake remedies through the mails in violation of section 211 of the penal code.

T. J. Pierce Raymond Remedy Company Antlers U. S. District Court United States

Four room house with full furnished sale North of Green Lake library

Property for sale offers a ready to move in four room home with living room dining room and bedroom furnishings valued items including leather furniture oak tables a Majestic range dishes and linens. The 60x95 lot is level with good garage and insured furniture. Cash only price 3200, contact John J Elliott O 21 Leary Bldg.

Green Lake

Apple Crop Report Shows Northwestern Record Size

The U S Bureau of Markets summary notes the Northwestern boxed apple crop is the largest on record with excellent average grade while the Eastern barrel crop is the lightest in years with much lower grade stock. Prices for box pies rise 25 to 50 cents. theater stock gains 1 to 2 dollars. Export demand should be active despite Canada’s large crop. A 10 cent per bushel tariff on imports may not hinder high prices. Canadian prices are near U S levels.

United States Bureau of Market Canada Europe

Seattle theater women rally for Salvation Army drive

Leading ladies from three Seattle theatres prepare to campaign at dawn on Monday for the Elks drive aiming at 250000 dollars for the Salvation Army home service. Volunteers will canvass shipyards and plants with tambourines and the slogan Give a dollar or more.

Seattle Elks Salvation Army Home Service Elks’ Division Stacy Shawn Campaign Lyons Elka Plan Girls

Army Store to Open Monday in Depot Warehouse

The army retail store will open Monday at 9 o'clock with subsistence items on sale while general household goods and blankets are not offered yet. Bacon is army issue and heavily salted. parboiling helps use. Store lies at Stacy Street and East Marginal Way, hours 9 am to 5 pm. Local YWCA rally features Mrs F G West and Miss ER SpringerSun afternoon 4 pm with tea and music. North American interests now developing nearly a million acres of oil fields in Colombia.

Army Stacy St East Marginal Way Alki Fauntleroy Lander St Colombia

Vessels in Port at Seattle Today

A listing of ships and docks in Seattle ports and harbors with vessels at Endicott Kashima Maru J lw Peters Queen City Delight Trunk dock Curacao Pier A Admiral Farragut Pier Queen Admiral Dewey Pier D Admiral Bebiew Union Pacific pier Yoko Maru Pacific Coast bunkers Gray Cloud Swift eure Skinner Bady yard Criefield Cripple Gee Derrina Derrings Chapadac Duthie yards Dewet Lander Spokane terminal nambel Rogers Hrown Todd's drydock Gaffoey Dies Puget Sound Pridge Dredging Co Brookwood Amen yards West Ira Roosevelt Cathiamet Neffernan drydock Conewago Patterson Donald Melcwtta Commercial Boilerwork Meacham Padcock Clnena Lake Union Halle Fort Jackson Rough ton Bowremont Bournevil Allen Pivatra Capreria Celwin Abydos Academia Peruta Imutke Cardia Oovten Oineyreas Diewe Leet Kiten qusimice Asaien libby Maine Corus Henry Wilson Dashing Ware Oriental Ban Juan Malvater Albers Meriden

Hmith Cove Endicott Etr Bliikhorn Creat Kashima Maru Tyndareus Hte Gray Cloud LMT Bwifteure Clie Skinner & Bady Yarde Criefield Cripple Gee Coeur Western Mary Jormeinss Vv Dernetde Manford St Derrina Derrings Ety Chapadac Duthie Yards Dewet Lander St Dew Tnequsimice Sehr Asaien Meter Libby Maine Bee Corus Henry Wilson Bee Dashing Ware Bk Oriental Ban Juan Setr Malvater Albers Meriden

Seattle Ships Arrivals and Departures Log

Arrivals and departures list including Nome City from San Francisco at 9 20 am and Queen City from Minneapolis at 12 pm along with several Southeast Alaska sailings and calls at Tacoma and Hongkong routes. Notable vessels include J A Moffett and Northwestern with schedules around October 3 4 and related transits through Vancouver and San Pedro.

Ttr Nome City San Francisco San Pedroi Meadow Port Eam Htr Tyndareus Vancouver BH. C Comes B.C Queen Jefferson Alaska Northwestern Southwestern J. A. Moffett Redondo Bikhorn Hongkong Vie Porte Tr Celile Tacoma Ketchikan Nenaime Vie Tacoma

Maritime Wireless Messages From October 3 Str

Wireless arrivals list multiple vessels with routes: Yosemite Fort Gamble to San Francisco, Wallingford to Honolulu from San Francisco, Astral to Orient, Lyman Stewart from Vancouver to Cleum, Bel ridge from San Pedro to Vancouver B C, Norwood Moonah to Katalia, Alameda Latouche entering Resurrection Bay at 11 a.m.

Yosemite Fort Gamble San Francisco Port Gambie Vancouver B.C Cape Flattery P. m Eter Norwood Moonah Katalia Cape

Mother Awarded Custody in Custody Dispute Ruling

Superior Judge Everett C. Smith awarded custody of the child to Georgia Jones Saturday morning. The child remains a ward of the juvenile court. The decision upholds the prior juvenile court ruling and ends weeks of contest by the child's grandparents over the deceased father's wishes. Georgia Jones is described as an entertainer at the Tavern cafe.

Smith Robert Lee Jones Georgia Jones Everett C. Smith King Dykeman L. C. Jones George

Tick Taken From Ear Restores Hearing in Missouri Farmer

Carl Love of Diamonds, Missouri, long deaf in his left ear after a tick entered the canal twenty years ago. Surgeons removed fibrous adhesions and a large tick from the ear during an operation this week. Love’s hearing began returning and doctors expect full recovery with time. The tick is displayed in a local drug store window in fair condition.

Diamon Carl Love Love

China Becomes Major Buyer of British Textbooks

China emerges as a heavy purchaser of British books with a focus on textbooks. The trend underscores expanding educational imports and growing demand for UK publishing.

China

Poetic Juror Pete Dean Sings in September Superior Court

Juror J M Dean submits verse in the September term of King County Superior Court. Judge J T Ronald orders the poetry filed in court records as a swan song for the panel. The rhymes reflect courtroom life and the jurors creed to seek Right and Justice amid legal contention.

J. M. Dean Pegasus Superior Court J. T. Ronald Dean King County Pote Pete Dean

Appealed City Cases Set for Superior Court Trials

Three appeals from Judge John B Gordon's court were scheduled for superior court by Judge Mitchell Gilliam. The city brings the cases, with J. F Thornton facing tampering with a city light meter on October 21, Laura Hartey to trial October 22 for violation of quarantine regulations, and Francisco Cabin to trial October 23 for liquor ordinance violations. Assistant Corporation Counsel Pat Tammany will prosecute.

John B Gordon Superior Mitchell Gilliam J. F Thornton Sis Laura Hartey Francisco Cabin Pat Tammany

Man Falls 25 Feet At Portland Plant

W Keffer a 26 year old worker is hospitalized with a broken back after falling 25 feet down an elevator shaft at the Grandma Cooky company plant this morning. The injury is considered likely fatal.

Portland Ore W. Keffer Keffer Grandma Cooky Company

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