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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1921
Page
6
Recovery in the finished steel products end of the fuel industry advances at a brisk pace. Mills report capacity usage rising to 70 to 85 percent with signs of sustained momentum. ingot production shows gains over prior periods while overall output remains linked to ingot supply and steel demand.
Prohibition officers arrested A. M. Holton and M. Martin on Wednesday night on charges of possession of liquor during a raid at the Idle Hour Cigar Store on Fourth Avenue.
Capt. A. Fredson in command of the steamship Moltiere sailing from Seattle to European ports, served on seven British ships and transports during the war and holds multiple decorations. Capt. John H. Rinder, former commander of the steamship Minnesota, visits Capt. and Mrs. Griffiths and works in marine insurance in San Francisco. On Tatoo(b) Island, Oct 20, barometer rising, west wind eight mph, partly cloudy. a three-masted schooner was observed last night.
The log lists ships arriving at and sailing from Seattle and other ports including Rotterdam Hamburg London Liverpool Balboa Vancouver and Kobe with times and destinations. It notes destroyer Wicks and Kinno Maru among vessels, plus port entries at Seattle Astoria San Francisco New York and Portland with moorings and dredging activity listed.
New York prices opened heavier with gains for Studebaker Texas Company Anaconda and United States Steel among others. Pacific Oil and Mexican Oils rallied while rails held steady. Republic and Haskell Barker moved higher as investors digested a Republic quarterly note and President Babst's statement.
Chicago October 20 grain prices were irregular on a dull day at the board of trade. The market opened slightly higher with scant offerings and then moved irregularly as no major news affected trading. December wheat and oats closed up modestly while December corn slipped slightly. cash wheat and commodity quotes for sugar and coffee appeared mixed.
Market steady with mixed prices for cattle and calves. Prime hogs and sheep receipts show weakness and lower bid levels while beef and steers hold near steady values. butter and other dairy items listed but data incomplete.
Cattle receipts total around 1 700 with steady tone for cows and heifers. Hog receipts near 1 260 and market down about 24 506 from peak with top hogs at 8.26 and bulk trading 6.35 to 7.76. Sheep receipts around 1 500 with Lambe ewes noted at 6.75 to 7.75.
Receipts 25 000 with live stock showing varied bidding. Cattle and calves range from 2.40 to 9.75 with buyers mixed on heavy medium and light weights. Lambs and yearlings steady to higher as market trends show parity amid uneven demand.
Charles Holangren reported his billfold containing 220 dollars missing from a cider establishment on Wednesday.
Paul J. Jensen of the Seattle Caterers' association counters William Short of the Washington State Federation of Labor, arguing high wages and not rentals eat into profits. He notes 31 cents of every dollar covers wages, 51 cents food and costs, with leases older than two years keeping high rents, and cites walkouts at Reeves' cafeteria as evidence of labor tensions.
The Shipping Board faced Senate criticism as Senator Poindexter urged a resolution demanding a complete financial accounting. The measure seeks details on resources, outstanding claims, claim durations, and totals paid by the board.
The hearing for John Haanstra, a mail train bandit suspect, began Thursday before U S commissioner Hobert W McClelland and continued to 11 am Priday. Swenson, a Post Office inspector, provided evidence linking Haanstra to bonds theft a year ago and he is to be removed to California for trial.
Detectives theorize Mr and Mrs Freddick Heard were murdered by an English killer who followed them to Beaconsfield after they immigrated from London two years ago. The couple kept their past secret and lived in fear.
New York reports hundreds of landlords facing vacancies due to increased building are lowering rents and compromising suits started after the 1920 rent laws.
Paris reports Mile Eve La valliere the Parisian stage favorite who vanished after a performance a year ago has been found living as a recluse in a Vosges village. She says she finds more joy in doing good than in receiving public plaudits.
A fresh load of Oregon Concord grapes sold Thursday at 1.76 per lug, Island Belle grapes at 65 cents per basket, and Emperor grapes en route for storage. Demand for pumpkins and squash grows while hothouse cucumbers firm with a possible small rise. sprouts and artichokes show notable prices.
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