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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1905
Page
8
Washington reports a sharp rise in U S exports to Japan and China after Russia Japan peace. Cotton and rice flows surge. rail and railway projects in Manchuria and Yunnan expand. Korea opened to American and Japanese trade, with Japan poised to lead in market access while U S banks and bonds back new peace era investments.
U S to Japan shipments rise to 142 659 000 for recent months and 1904 4 figures show 90 952 000. Cotton exports double to 34 221 000 in 1905 first half. Exports to China reach 2 516 861, down from 12 862 432 prior year. Manchuria demand for railroad material grows with contracts. Japan purchases 19 000 000 of American rice in six months. Mikado urged to import more flour. Peace bond purchases may deepen ties. Prospects include richer Manchuria Saghalien and Korea markets and a strong US role in Asian trade with Seattle and Tacoma poised for harvest.
News items report eight Sunnyside teachers owning ranches in the valley, a large grist mill being built at North Republic, a fatal fight involving drunken Indians near Tekoa, and Pomeroy selling the Ledgarwood estate of 1920 acres to Walla Walla men for 10200 dollars. Spokane venues include a new theater opening September 21 seating 1240, a grand jury scare for Mayor Daggett, and a growing 150000 Club boasting circle. The Baptists of Spokane plan a city temple, while Aberdeen reports evangelist Palmer’s revival. Columbia River water levels threaten navigation to Bridgeports. City committees discuss Third avenue widening and regrade timing amid levelling points debates.
The Seattle Produce association elected H. M. Gordon as president William Bigelow as vice president and Charlies W Chamberlain as treasurer at a Friday board meeting Other notes include a Pierce county franchise for an interurban railroad from Seattle to Tacoma and a mass meeting of the local Christian Endeavor society chaired by C H Reaves with new officers named Also reported were plans for the Federal building cornerstone laying a parade of Masons and remarks by Mayor Mallinger plus a purse snatching incident on a Yesler car with a $10 loss.
Captain W T Burwell took over command of the Puget Sound navy yard Monday morning, succeeding Admiral Barclay. He arrived from Mare Island navy yard where he had been stationed. a promotion to rear admiral within six months is expected. Great Northern ticket office advertises reduced rates and Sept 14 17 excursion plans.
The sale catalog lists heaters, ranges, kitchenware including Blue and White ware Granite and Tin ware chandeliers mantels fireplaces andirons fenders fire sets builders hardware and tools restaurant and bakers supplies silverware and lawn mowers. Items priced and tagged at actual cost and less as the event begins Monday with continued remarkable saving prices.
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