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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1920
Page
4
Seattle coal dealers expect little to no relief this winter as mining costs stay high. Industry figures including B Monks and Bradford cite strikes and supply concerns in Canada and England while local buyers stock up, predicting coal prices will remain steady through the season.
Plans by the 7 Coast Shippers Association aim to move about 55 000 carloads of shingles to Atlantic coast ports by water. New railroad rates have reduced water transportation from the East and began last week with steamship companies seeking lower water rates. The measure seeks to shift shingles away from transcontinental service to water transport.
W T Lopp c of the Alaskan Bureau of Education says reindeer steaks will appear on U S tables after next year. He arrived in Seattle from a trip north and notes a strong pet drive will bring large herds to the Pass region as a new railroad expands. Meat can be shipped year round.
More than 120 Seattleites returned Monday from a six day tour through Eastern Washington. The trip aimed to promote Northwest and state unity and was conducted on the Chamber of Commerce trade relation special.
A fragmented list records names and residences for licenses in Seattle area including Dominic Maria Rhoda M Edward Ola and others with Seattle residences, plus births noting several infants with addresses in Seattle and nearby towns. Deaths include Mary 67 Mabel 26 Charles F Angus James and others with Seattle and regional addresses. The final line mentions a radio station under construction on Long.
Seattle port commission reduces grain storing and handling charges to 12.5 to 15? percent to compete with Portland.
Pacific Motorship Co acquired the wooden vessels Challamba Cothana Culburra and Coolcha from the Australian government. They will operate between Seattle and South America.
Admiral Benson of the U S Shipping Board promises the 53-foot steamship Wenatchee will be delivered to the Pacific company by the end of December. Four additional vessels will be received by the same company for the Seattle Oriental run.
The Washington State Nautical school will enroll its second class this Friday with 25 applicants aiming to become officers in the American merchant marine. The course begins November 1 and graduates will qualify as officers two years later.
The British steamship Friesland carries 530000 bushels of grain from a Northwest port to Avonmouth England. The cargo marks the largest grain shipment ever loaded at the West Coast Elevator facility before the vessel set course across the Pacific.
Arrivals and departures note multiple vessels with routes and times. Admiral Schley from San Diego via San Francisco arrives 11 15 a m while Stanwood reaches Tacoma at 10 30 p m. Queen sails to San Diego via San Francisco at noon and others serve Alaskan ports and overseas runs.
Ships in Seward and Ketchikan report mixed traffic with vessels Cordova Admiral Evans and Cordova Adams making inbound and outbound moves. One incident cites a ship stranded near midnight October 23 with others detailing north and southbound passages on October 24 and times listed as 1 am and 7 pm.
Wireless Canadian Government reports vessel movements and positions off the Pacific coast including miles west of San Francisco, Cape Flattery, Race Rocks, and Cape Lazo. Entries cover inbound and outbound sailings such as Cordova, Redondo, Apex, Admiral Bebree, Harisan Maru, Griffan, Ozmo, Everett, Norwood, with times around 6 p m to midnight and distances hundreds of miles offshore.
Ports at Seattle include Smith Cove Atr Maquan Str Eastern Leader Edmore Bik ton Pier 14 Atr Talthybira Pier 10 Snohomish CG Tush Great Northern dock Str Fushimi Maru Pier 5 Str Delight Pier 2 Str Northwestern City of Seattle Bell terminal v 8 4 Explorer Str Algonquin Pier A Str Admiral Rodman Pacific Coast coal bunkers U S Surveyor Milwaukee ocean dock Kamchatka Hanford terminal Str Ketchikan Spokane terminal Motor Sear Libby Maine Todd drydocks Str Westward Hunter Admiral Watson Str Eastern Sword Str Alaska Lake Unions Hulle Abilia Abnotm Aby dos Addison Allenhurst Ahmik An thon Bayden Bertrand Bingamon Pisecayle Black Wolf Bianford Del win Boughten Pesuta Puyallup Cabacan Capraria Cardia Cenina Charus Chesterfield Chaicia Cineas Cinyras Corus Cozian Cola Cione Elissa Electra Hadymion Fort Morrison Fort Jackown Fort Stanwix Fort Union Imufka Keoti Kitan Ames yarde Str Roosevelt Puget Bound Bridge Dredging works Btr Patteram hull Rainbow
A new diamond field was discovered in a desert area near Aaung about 100 miles north of Kimberley in South Africa. The find highlights potential mineral wealth in the region and may attract prospectors and investors seeking to explore the site.
December wheat falls below 2.00 as trading slows and futures drift lower. Corn and oats follow the down trend amid reports of Piittah coal strike negotiations weighing on buyers and sellers. December wheat opens at 2.00 and closes lower. March wheat opens up but ends down. Cash wheat No 2 and No 3 red quoted around 3.08.
Chicago market reports show 24 000 head of cattle plus hogs and sheep. Prices vary with hogs around 12.26 to 12.12, cattle mostly 11 to 18.35 for assorted classes, and sheep with lambs near 9.78 to 12. Actually the rost shows receipts of 14 000 cattle and 21 000 sheep, with slower demand for cattle and steady movement for hogs.
A shipment of Brussels sprouts arrives and sells at 15 cents a pound. Vegetables show fair trade with no notable price shifts. Potatoes hold at 40 a ton for Washington stock and 36 for locals. Lemons quoted at 6 per crate, up 50 cents. Casabas and mixed grapes receipts noted. Emperors and Malagas priced at 34 per crate. Dairy prices and butter market described as steady or weak.
New York stock prices rose at the open with gains in United States Steel, Wy Sinclair, Baldwin Locomotive, and Texas Company. Mexican Petroleum advanced after an initial rise, while United States Steel and others posted mixed moves. Developments in Britain and anticipated dividends from American Hide & Leather influenced sentiment as closing prices held firm.
Cattle listing shows 2,492 head with market slow to weak and unchanged. Hog totals 47 head with prices lower across the board. prime mixed around 15.15 to 15.78, medium grades near 14.50 to 15.25, heavies about 14.0 to 15.25. Sheep at 1,436 head steady. Hogs and cattle pricing cited with per unit figures, but several OCR gaps remain.
New York on October 5 reports sugar raw at 8 3⁄4 cents per pound and granulated at 8 1⁄2 to 9 cents. Coffee bids include No 7 and No 4 Santos at 11 to 11 1⁄2 cents per pound.
Foreign exchange markets opened with gains in New York on October 25 as sterling traded near 3.46 dollars, the franc rose to 0.44, and lire and marks edged up slightly. The session closed steady with mixed moves across currencies including lire at 2.77 and Canadian dollars at 0.10.
San Francisco on October 15 reports prices for produce and poultry including extras at 7 1 2 to 9 cents per pound, prime firsts blee per ton, and pullets at 80 per dozen for undersized birds. The notice lists various line items for produce and poultry terms without full context.
The Terry hotel at Terry avenue and Marion Street is purchased by the Catholic bishop of Nisqually’s corporation from Herald Building Co. for 100000 dollars to serve as a home for working girls.
A salvaged market listing details stalls at Pike Place and WA markets with numerous fresh and canned goods. Items include milk, fish, salmon, herring, butter, flour, pancake mix, ketchup, beans, potatoes, and soaps with varied prices. Shoppers encounter numerous brand names and bulk quantities across stalls 2, 14, 34, 46, 79, 105, 106, 121, 1602 and others.
Paris dispatch notes an Le Temps analysis arguing France trails Argentina Brazil and Chile in naval power. It cites 1914 South American fleets with dreadnoughts, urges France to raise calibers and ship strength to aid Allies and avoid losing global naval rank.
The fragment shows two knaves speaking in coarse dialect about gallows and fate as they stroll past a gal lows. It suggests a humorous or dark moment with unnamed speakers and a rural setting.
During a storm, seek shelter indoors and move away from windows. Stay inside the middle of the room away from exterior walls and electrical appliances until the thunderstorm passes.
Washington October 25 The settlement of Japan's protest over California land‑holding restrictions likely waits on the November 2 ballot. Negotiations define the issue with Japan willing to curb emigration as the United States seeks to abolish anti‑Japanese laws.
Ottawa reports Japanese officials allege an embargo on shipments of apples pears marmalades peaches apricots and plums from the United States South Africa Australia New Zealand Brazil Canada Europe and Tasmania. The aim is to prevent fruit diseases entering Japan.
American Legion members in Imperial Valley cities pushed for Amendment No. 1 on the November ballot after the city marshal and legionaries barred Japanese sympathizers from street meetings. Theatre managers refused venues for a so called propaganda meeting, with similar steps reported in Brawley Calexico and other valley towns.
The American Bankers Association holds its annual convention in Washington. Richard S. Hawes serves as president and Guy E. Bowerman as general secretary, leading the organization through the gathering.
An automatic revolver found 60 feet from the Shong home adds a clue as police pursue gun ownership leads. The blast shattered a bedroom window as Br. J. Hayes and family escaped injury. Detectives probe J. W. Beezer and two strangers seen near Belmont Ave. during the early hours. Aronson, music instructor at Cornish, owns the wrecked house.
In New York Oct 25 Republicans and Democrats marshal forces for the closing week. Gov Cox will expend most effort in West Virginia Kentucky Indiana and Ohio while Harding concentrates in Ohio. Cleveland Akron Cincinnati and Columbus tours replace an East Coast plan as weather and conditions in the East ease.
Carl Wedberg a 26 year old baker of 4208 Third Ave North Branch was struck by motorist A B Chane 2329 W 72nd St at First Ave and University St Saturday night suffering a concussion and admitted to city hospital.
J. Wettrick, attorney for the transportation bureau of the Chamber of Commerce, travels to Washington D C to present oral arguments on the intermediate rate case before the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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