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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1920

Page

6

P.D. Saving Ponzi Plan by Congressman Waters

The article critiques a proposed postal savings reform by Congressman Clyde Kelly to remove deposit limits, pay 4 percent on deposits, and reloan funds to citizens for farms and homes. It compares the scheme to a Ponzi-like bank loop, detailing how current postal and national banks transfer funds and profits to the government.

Ghorge B. Waters Fashington United States Clyde Kelly Pennsylvania Congress Postal Savings Banks Kely Postal Savings Treasury Department Treasury Ponazi

Wheat farmers picket roads across Kansas in price protest

Chicago reports from Oct 28 describe Kansas farmers picketing roads to protest declining grain prices. At Hutchinson elevators turned away cars lacking grain to ship, while Iowa growers were urged to hold their grins until prices rise as E C Cunningham notes harvesting costs of about 1.88 dollars per bushel and 75 cents for cataloging.

Chicago Kansas Wichita Kan Hutchinson Iowa E. C. Cunningham Lowa State Farm Bureau

Logged Land Meet in Seattle December 5 6

Commercial bodies of Western Washington farmers organizations and state agencies will attend a conference on the land situation in Seattle on December 5 and 6. A feature is a test of clearance methods for land in 19 western counties as crews work to convert logged off acreage into farm land. It is estimated 7 000 000 to 3 000 000 acres are suitable for farming with 100 000+ acres added yearly. participants may consult the state development bureau of the Chamber of Commerce.

Washington State Department of Agriculture Chamber of Commerce Seattle State Development Bureau The

Campaign Against Predatory Dolly Varden Trout

Dennis Winn field superintendent of the Alaska bureau of fisheries in Sent Je recommends a campaign to protect Alaska salmon runs by declaring war on predatory Dolly Varden trout. Winn recently returned from a survey of salmon spawning grounds in Alaska.

Dennis Winn al Bureau of Fisheries Alaska Winn

Ship News Tides in Seattle

Readable fragments indicate a Seattle ship news item with mentions of tide conditions and a reference to a pot percentage. The readable text is fragmented and lacks clear entities, dates, or outcomes to form a full, distinct news item.

Seattle

First Hawaiian Ship to Reach City November 8

Announcement from W C Lawson & Co local agent of the American Hawaiian Steamship Co states the steamship Hawaiian first of six vessels to inaugurate the Coast to Coast service will arrive here on November 8.

W. C. Lawson & Co American Hawaiian Steamship Co

Juneau To Carry 1.5 Million Feet Of Lumber

The Alaska Steamship freighter Juneau closed a charter to load 1,500,000 feet of lumber. Lumber to be loaded at Seattle and on the Columbia River. The Juneau is loaded and due next week from Southeastern Alaska ports.

Alaska Steamship Company Juneau Seattle Columbia River Alaska Porte

Portland Man Joins Federal Shipping Board

Portland lawyer Joseph N. Teal has been named to the federal shipping board. The White House sent the tender directly, confirming his appointment as an expert on shipping and transportation.

Portland Man Portland Ore Joseph N. Teal Federal Shipping Board White House Teal

Lehigh Freighter Docks at Grand Trunk Seattle

The steamship Lehigh berthed at the Grand Trunk dock in Seattle as the fifth North Atlantic and Western Steamship Co vessel to visit the port. It discharged 1,500 tons of cargo loaded in Boston and Philadelphia, marking the first ocean going freighter at the current Grand Trunk dock.

Lehigh Grand Trunk Dock North Atlantic and Western Steamship Company Seattle Boston Philadelphia

Arrivals and Departures Recap With Multiple Vessels

A dated list shows arrivals and departures from San Francisco Tacoma Seattle and other ports. Entries include Admiral Dewey and Admiral Farragut voyages, plus ships like Pallas Davenport Hulls and domestic routes with times and dates in October.

Nome City San Francisco Restoran Helle Tacoma Gedney Admiral Dewey San Diego Bao Pranciere Hte Pallas Runnee Aires Everett Portland Ett Davenport Mukilteo San Pedro Fred Baxter Bellingham

Maritime Movement Report From Wireless Canadian Gover

A dated Wireless Canada report lists multiple vessels and positions including Str Capt. A F Lucas 722 miles south of Cord, inbound and outbound messages near Cape Flattery and Seattle. It notes numerous ships at Seattle ports, Puget Sound dredging work, and a long roster of drydocks and motor schooners with destinations to San Francisco Vancouver and Seattle.

Wireless Canadian Gover A. F. Lucas Cord At & Dpmater Eastern Mariner Cape Flattery U. S. Naval Communications Ste Dilworth Richmond Point Wells Achey Beattie San Francisco Seattle Cape Bianco Argyll Port Bon Luise Tacoma

Pennsylvania Road Reopens Offices for Northwestern HQ

Announcement in Seattle states the Pennsylvania system reopens its Northwestern headquarters in the L. Smith building. W. J. Barr named district freight representative and B. C. Keloge district passenger representative, both Chicagoans. Also notes the Amazon valley as a vast undeveloped region.

Seattle Northwestern Big Eastern Pennsylvania System

Declines in Steel Hit New York Market Headlines

New York stock market opened lower as declines in steel and paper prices spurred losses across industries. United States Steel and Crucible Steel led declines while General Motors and Reading showed some support. bonds traded broadly and the money market hardened after a choppy session.

New York Central Leather Sinclair Southern Pacific American Sugar United States Steel New York Central Off Germany Baldwin Mexican Petroleum Pan-American Petroleum Mtudebaker General Motors United States Rubber International Paper United Fruit Reading

Grain futures close higher on Chicago Board of Trade

Chicago traders saw futures advance despite early declines as light receipts eased downward pressure. Wheat and corn opened lower but finished up with December corn and oats posting gains while later reports showed cash wheat prices around 2.20 to 2.19 per bushel and cattle and sheep markets mixed at Chicago.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Eer SS Ho

Public Market Estimates and Stall Listings

A scanned market page lists stalls and prices for groceries and fresh produce. It notes dairy and meat items from various stalls, including cane sugar, coffee, tea, flour, canned goods, salmon, herring, and milk, with prices and stall numbers, plus a section of wholesale quotations for vegetables and fruits and dairy products.

Suger Nemrich Kellogg's Hehilling

Deaths and Vital Statistics Noted for Seattle Area

A mixed list records deaths and vital statistics for numerous local residents. Entries include Ole Larson, 68, and William H. Carson, 68, plus infant Edwin, and residents such as Roy A Miller, 24, David William Dingwall, 86, and Bengt Matteson, 82. Also listed are Mary Penawe, Helen Silberhorn, Phoebe Austin, and Sister Mary Theonika, with various addresses in King County and nearby locales.

Larson Ole Dingwall David William Union Detlefaen Jack O Greenwood Ave Matteson Bengt Silberhorn Helen E Massachusetts Austin Phoebe EB First Ave Theonika Sister Mary Holy Names Academy

Foreign Exchange and Markets Roundup

Foreign exchange and market notes from New York and Portland dated Oct 8 and Oct 28 recount currency movements including sterling franc livret lire and Canadian dollar quotes with modest declines and steadiness. Coffee and sugar prices in New York cite raw and granulated quotes. Portland cattle hog and sheep receipts and prices are listed with mixed to steady trends and butter and cheese quotations.

New York Sefrance N. Y Portland

Denver Cattle and Sheep Markets Report Mixed Steady

Denver stockyard notes show cattle receipts 4100 head with steady market. Steers to 10 dollars, cows and heifers 5.25 to 7.40, stockers 6.50 to 9.26, calves 7.60 to 12.60. Sheep receipts 24000 head with steady market. lambs 11.12, ewes 5.25 to 6.06, feeders 10.75 to 11.75.

Chicago Dc Aigher Lambe Cattioe Ieee Denver Ewer

Trapped by Flames L J Morris Dies in Mount Vernon Fire

L J Morris of Bellingham is burned to death in a Mount Vernon fire that ripped through the Oysterman rooming house where he slept. The two story wooden building housed stores on the bottom floor and suffered a ten thousand dollar loss.

Mount Vernon L. J. Morris Bellingham

Carstens Plans Distributing Plant Opening

Carstens Packing Co. to convert the south Western avenue and Marion street building into a distributing center for Seattle Alaska and government trade. The sale reportedly involves $145000. J P Powles noted as former owner in real estate circles.

Western Ave Marion St Carstens Packing Co J. P. Powles Carstens Company Seattle Alaska

Industries to Hold Joint Feast Here

A banquet and joint meeting of the Associated Industries of Seattle and the Federated Industries of Washington will be held at the Masonic Temple at 6:30 p.m. November 3. Mayor Caldwell will deliver an address of welcome, James A. Emery will be the honor guest and principal speaker.

Associated Industries of Seattle Federated Industries of Washington Masonic Temple Caldwell James A. Emery National Association of Manufacturers

CUCUMBERS OF ILLINOIS HERE AND APPLE DAY PLANS

Report notes first shipment of fine cucumbers cleaned on Western avenue at four dollars a dozen. Washington plant nearly phased out and fruit prices fluctuate with a California box price of twenty four dollars. Pears plentiful and apples to be shown in parade and exhibition on Saturday marked as Apple Day. Butter and eggs markets show no major change.

Western Ave Washington California

Improved US South American Ties Via Western Union Service

M. T. Cook, Western Union general manager, predicted better relations between the United States and South American nations following the new Western Union table service. Speaking to state supervisory officials at the Butler hotel, he said the cable system is shortened by over 6,000 miles.

United States Western Union M. T. Cook Butler Haetel

Salvation Army seeks 125000 for girls home and central building

Salvation Army aims to raise 125000 to fund a girls home and a central service building in Beattle. Campaign chair W H Klepper notes total 250000 needed for both projects with 126000 already raised in 1919. Volunteers are urged for final drive as dances and events plan to boost funds.

Salvation Army Beattle W. H. Klepper Hoge

Port Leads in Cotton Export Beattie To Continue

Port Beattie remains America's leading cotton export port as shipments to the Orient rise. J K Veitch of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul and W H Olin of the Union Pacific reported efforts to accelerate export bookings for cotton from Southern states. Export plans could begin as early as November 4, replacing November 16, with the year’s cotton valued at 72 841 546 dollars.

Beattie America Orient J. K. Veitch Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad W H. Olin Newigrant General Freight Challenger Union Pacific Eastern

Pedestrians Hit by Autos 418 This Year

H B Johnson a Western Union employee of 161 N 35th St was knocked down by a car while stepping from a Phinney Ave wheel car at Second Ave and Cherry St early today. The driver H M Westberg of 7720 18th Ave N W said his car skidded and the accident was unavoidable. He claimed he had learned to drive three weeks ago.

H. B. Johnson The Western Union N. 35Th St Phinney Ave Second Ave Cherry St HM. Westberg Ibth Ave N. W

Woman Driver Sought After Night School Student Hit

Police search for a female auto driver who struck Su mato Yokoyama a night school student on Fourth Ave at 8 10 pm October 25. The car fled the scene, two eyewitnesses identified the driver, the Jap suffered minor injuries.

Sumato Yokoyama Fourth Ave Nin

Praised for Starr search by Beattle lodge

After a 10 day hunt for William H Starr the late city employee’s body was found in the mountains near Index. Sheriff John Stringer received a letter of thanks from Beattle lodge No 2 B P O B praising the efficient service of the sheriff and his men. W A Bane secretary signed the letter.

William Hi. Starr Index John Stringer Beattle Lodge Mr. Starr W. A. Bane Starr Elke

Raid at swamp near Des Moines yields mash and whisky

Deputy Sheriff Matt Starwich found 200 gallons of mash and 26 gallons of whisky during a raid Wednesday afternoon in a swamp near Des Moines. He continued to search Thursday for T Okota, alleged owner of the property where the still was found.

Des Moines Matt Starwich T, Okota

New York Money Markets Report Mixed Rates

Money on call and six month rates show minor movement in early NY trading while commercial paper and bankers acceptances reflect stable levels. The London market quotes Har silver and related figures, with a focus on interbank liquidity and short term borrowing costs.

New York Mercantile London

Afterlife Beliefs Expressed by Inquiring Readers

In a series of reader comments, Olivia De Dodds and others discuss life after death, with views ranging from continuous existence in a different form to heaven or hell. Some express uncertainty yet hope for an enduring life, while a few reference material persistence beyond physical death and the idea that death changes form but not essence.

Dudley Heaven Hell Margaret Powell Herman Sorge Sixth Ave N. W Thomas J. Acheson Broadway

Weeping Habit Plagues Evansville Woman After Mother's Death

Evansville Indiana October. Mrs Edwards has started weeping over her mother’s death as a habit. She cried so loudly that neighbors complained to the court. The judge advised her to weep more softly next time.

Evansville Ind

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