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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1920
Page
4
The board of works approved two at home plans at Swan Lake to impound four and a half billion gallons of water. A call for bids will be issued and a contract let within the next few months as part of a six million dollar extension to the city’s water supply. The project ranks as one of the city’s most important undertakings.
A fragmented market report notes holiday staples easing on Western Ave with popcorn at 7 cents per pound and cranberries up to 5.50 per box. Pears move slowly at 2 to 2.25, broccoli from Oregon appears, and Yakima Gema price ranges 42 to 45 per ton. Dairy prices ease slightly as winter supply builds. analysts expect prices to hold or decline through November amid slow agri movement in Seattle area.
The steamer Delight, operated by Frank Waterhouse Company, loads at Pier 5 and will sail to Oriental ports next Sunday. The report notes shipments and prices across dairy, poultry, nuts, hay, grain, and feed as part of regional commerce data.
The Seattle tide table lists first high tide at 12:03, low at 12:40, and second high tide at 12:39, with notes on observed water levels and vessel movement for the day.
Quon Kai of Pacific Steamship Co in Hongkong, en route to Washington, urges the United States Shipping Board not to withdraw vessels from the Oriental trade. He notes Dutch, Japanese, and Scandinavian shippers would welcome American ships pulled from the China run and stresses the policy would be a serious mistake.
The steamship Edmore, one of the United States Shipping Board's vessels, was restored to the Pacific Steamship Company Friday after Empire Steamship Company of New York failed to complete the purchase.
Preparatory to sailing for Portland on November 4, the steamship Lehigh of the North Atlantic and Western Steamship Co moved from Seattle to Hoquiam on Friday to load 2,000,000 feet of ties. The vessel will carry the timber cargo to Portland.
The Japanese built cargo ship Eastern Sword is tied up at Todd Co. Har bor Island plant awaiting assignment after repairs. Other Shipping Board vessels awaiting cargo include the Marquan Westward Ho and Brookdale.
The Osaka Shosen Kaisha line will receive a government subsidy for its shipping to ports on the east coast of South America. The O S K will deploy 10 ships next year, up from seven, under the new arrangement reported by the Japan Advertiser.
The General Steamship Corporation's steamship West Mahwah, operating Seattle to Antipodes service, will arrive here Monday. She will load cargo at Seattle and Bellingham, sail around November, to San Francisco for final loading bound for Australia.
New York trading starts up on Mexico developments as United States Rubber falls after tire price cut while United States Steel Pan-American Petroleum and Texas Company gain. Closing prices show mixed outcomes with several major issues edging higher or slipping in a fluctuating session.
Chicago activity shows small volume trading with fractional changes in grain quotes. Farmers withhold grain to push prices higher while provisions ease. cash wheat and spring prices noted and live stock receipts listed with mixed but steady markets.
Listed are multiple vessel movements with ports of call and times. Entries include arrivals October 29 and October 30 from various lines such as Jefferson, Alabame Mary, Victoria routes, and a Lehigh service via Crays Harbor and Portland with times from early morning to afternoon.
Report lists bank clearings for Tacoma Spokane and related balances. Figures show Tacoma Clearings 564,594.00 with Balances 2,228,126.00 Spokane Clearings 6,271,620.00 with Balances 164,104.00 and overall totals 124,796.00 and 1,441,876.00 2,228,126.00.
Disabled service men attending vocational schools will receive reduced railway rates starting November 24 when the ordinance takes effect. Mayor Caldwell signed the measure, allowing them to ride the same routes as school children.
Professor Edmond 8 Meany of the history department at the university becomes president of the Alpha chapter of Phi Beta Kappa the national honorary scholastic organization. Other officers include Prof. Herbert M Gowan vice president Prof. M M Skinner recording secretary and Prof. A R Benham corresponding secretary.
Mrs Jackson Doughty files claim with city council seeking 52550 for injuries from a fall over a loose paving block on East Lake Ave near Roanokest on September 29. She alleges she was struck by a Cowan Park car, suffering severe injuries requiring both legs to be amputated.
Picketing appeared in farmers efforts to keep wheat off the market until it reaches 3 dollars, with reports from Harper of wagon trains turned back by protesting farmers. The Wheat Growers Association plans to finance farmers who must sell to meet debts.
Names and addresses listed for vital statistics records with several divorces granted. Divorces include Hannah Alveetad from Martin, Alda McCormick from Thomas Severesen, Clark from Sarah, Lillian J Stradman from Leslie Edwards, Hetty from Gorden.
Ground breaking ceremonies set for Sunday at 1 pm for the Westminster Presbyterian Church at Harvaydave and Howell. Saint Jean Millie Eagleseon, youngest member, to turn the first earth. New York report notes the event alongside a separate wire romance ending in marriage.
Fred G. Morse, Goodyear Tire sales manager, suffered a painful knee injury when two cars skidded and collided in front of the Sunnydale general store at 9 am Saturday. Deputy Kennedy testified Sheen and Sheen’s car caused the crash while Morse stood ready to start his vehicle.
ST PAUL Minn Ger 31 Election of Charles Donnelly of this city as president of the Northern Pacific railroad was announced yesterday from New York where directors met Donnelly was formerly executive vice president He will succeed J M Hannaford who retires on his 70th birthday November 19
In 1901 the average man's output in the United States was 729 tons. with the aid of machinery it rose to 1 134 tons.
Classified ad copy lists rates for transient and six insertions for five. It notes un furnished housing to let a room cottage near $17 and gives contact through Main 000 and Ballard 296 24 TO LET UNFURNISHED HOUSES CONVENIENT ROOM COTTAGE close in $17 901 White Bldg 25
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