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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1922
Page
7
Market page shows cattle prices including calves and heavy beef, with per hundred weights and varied lots. Grain and feed items list wholesale and retail rates for wheat, corn, oats, and mixed feeds, plus delivery terms and package sizes across multiple lines.
The Admiral Evans arriving from Alaska will be withdrawn from the Northern route and used as a relief ship while vessels of the company undergo repairs.
New York shares opened buoyant despite the $860 million treasury offering at 4 percent. Standard Oil of New Jersey rose to a new high around 237 and Du Pont advanced to about 62. Other notable moves included American Woolen, American Telephone & Telegraph, and United States Steel showing gains. several brokers listed higher prices on multiple issues across the market.
Live stock prices show steady to slightly higher trades with hogs at 10.08 to 10.40, sows 7.46 to 9.10, pigs around 4.75. Cattle and calves mixed with steers 3.50 to 9.25, cows 2.06 to 4.00, stockers 2.50 to 7.25. sheep 34,000 head, prices 4.75 to 14.25. Also listed are San Francisco produce quotations and New York foreign exchange rates with sterlings around 4.41 and marks near 0.00.
Tide timings and heights for Tatoosh Island plus vessel arrivals and port listings at Seattle. The data include first and second low and high tides, barometer and wind readings, and ships from Everett San Pedro Boston and Liverpool with times from 6:16 to 7:50 a m. Also shows port mooring details and terminal moorings and totals of port values.
A dense inventory from public markets lists numerous stalls and items including sugar, flour, tomatoes, tea, bacon, cheese, soap, coffee, canned goods, and fresh produce. Prices are given in cents or dollars, with many brands and products noted such as Lipton tea, Karo syrup, Carnation milk, Palmolive soap, and Libby's mince.
James J Montague notes Italy keeps tight control on wine and beer yet faces struggles in the market. The remark highlights tensions over production, prices, and consumer demand in the country’s beverage sectors.
The Harrison director Craftaman brought 1,200 tons of milmon apples and other Northwestern produce from European ports to Seattle on Sunday. The vessel is making its first voyage to North Pacific ports and is at the Milwaukee ocean dock preparing for its return trip.
An auto driven by C. H. Erickson of 1236 Fifth Ave North turned over at Seventh Ave and Republican Street Sunday night in a crash. Fiste Erickson suffered a broken arm and Pearl Erickson had cuts and bruises. Four other passengers were slightly injured.
The American liner Ohioan will sail for European ports Tuesday with a general cargo loaded at the Union Pacific dock. Commanded by Capt. F F Swieker, the vessel arrived Sunday from New York via San Pedro and San Francisco with 1,200 tons of cargo.
Joseph Hahn, 60, of Medina, plunged four stories to his death in the Pacific block after stepping from a window to a beam. Coroner cites uncertain cause whether accident or foul play. Survived by mother- in-law Mrs. A B Hahn of Moline Idaho.
Kenneth Callahan 17 leaped overboard from the steamship Beattie en route from Bremerton to Seattle. A boat crew lowered a dory and pulled him from the water as he sank. He said he tried to commit suicide to end family difficulties. He was released to his mother Mia Pamela Callahan.
William Hall aged 18 was arrested Monday after using a toothpick to unlock a gas meter at the Talcott apartments corner Terry avenue and Pine street. Janitor witnessed the act and held him until patrol officers arrived.
The Chamber of Commerce committee on telephones will meet at the Butler hotel cafe at noon Tuesday to organize for action in the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph company phone increase controversy.
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