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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1921
Page
4
Market activity remains brisk with heavy peach consignments sold at 1.00 to 1.15 per box. Apples quoted 2.50 to 3.25 per box, crab apples at 2.00, Blue Damson plums at 1.25 for 16 pounds, and tomatoes moving well. Cucumbers are weak, eye market firmer, rains affect pastures, butter production rising modestly, and multiple local price points listed for fruits, vegetables, and meats.
The Seattle bulletin reports a weather update with a falling barometer and northeast wind at 24 miles per hour. A two-masted freighter passed within the harbor at 7:50 AM near Tatoosh Island.
A historical log lists numerous ships and movements in Seattle port and Puget Sound, detailing sailings from Alaskan, Pacific, and international routes. Entries include arrival and departure times, vessel names such as Apex, Northwestern, Lake Mector, and Admiral Watson, plus port calls at San Pedro, Victoria, Seattle, Anacortes, and more.
Stocks opened with oils and equipment at the top of the list as the New York Stock Exchange session began. Asphalt and tires gained early, with American Locomotive and Baldwin hitting new highs. several leaders surged by mid morning and closing quotes showed widespread gains across industries.
Chicago market sees broad declines as European selling pressures grain prices. Wheat futures fall with September at 1.23 and December around 1.35. corn and oats also retreat. Cash wheat prices cited for No.3 red and other grades, while foreign exchange shows marks and francs shifting amid mixed receipts and steady market tone.
New York sugar and coffee prices show mixed results in today’s quotations with figures for Tan, Santos, and Rio markets noted. Spot prices for No Rio and No Santos appear amid varying bids and reforms, reflecting pressure on grain and refined sugar values.
Mrs. Pearl Worley files for divorce from H. F. Worley in superior court alleging cruelty and assault. She cites loss of faith in his ability to reform and seeks custody of their 4 year old son.
The fragment lists estimated futures for tomorrow including wheat at 90, corn at 416, and oats at 188. It references GAGs data and appears as a brief market update from a historical newspaper page.
Reports of Texas storms sent cotton soaring in the first hour of trading today. Prices rise across the board with October at 20.65, December 20.80, January 20.45, March 20.42, May 20.32, and July 20.10.
New York report shows unfilled tonnage for the United States Steel Corporation at 4,531,926 on August 31, down from 4,830,324 on July 31 and 10,905,038 on August 31, 1920. The figure reflects a 298,398 decrease from July.
The fourth chapter of Kappa Sigma, a national college fraternity, was installed at the University of Wyoming in Laramie. Installation ceremonies were led by eleven members from Denver.
Navigators report orders from the United States Radio Service directing all veneer suppliers with radio equipment to utilize the newly operative compass station at Tatoosh Island for guidance.
W E Chambers accuses King County ferry officials of waste and graft in repairs and alterations. He cites the Lincoln and Washington vessels with yearly repair bills and bids ignored, calling for bids, accountability, and economies in the ferry system.
Coroner Willis H. Carson orders an inquest into the death of 10 year old Mike Scatia who was struck and killed by a car at Franklin on August 28. Driver W. B. Patek of 418 15th Ave. N. is named in the incident. the death was reported to the coroner’s office on Friday.
Cotton futures on the New Orleans market rose as reports of storms and floods in Texas boosted prices. Opening gains ranged from 47 to 59 points with near futures up 38 to 62 points in the first 90 minutes of trading.
Henry McKinney and Annie Burns began a six months term in the county jail after being sentenced Friday by Justice C. C. Dalton for attempting to smuggle narcotics into the jail.
Government authorities seized the gas launch Nora 123 from illicit liquor runners and set an auction date with the United States marshal for September 22 to dispose of the vessel.
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