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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1920

Page

6

Engineers Promise Fuel Savings From Advanced Engines

Washington reports that government scientists say the future of U S fuel use hinges on developing more efficient internal combustion engines. While Schwab claims a new Diesel could save two thirds of oil, officials warn it must deliver over 45 percent power to remain Diesel and note installation challenges.

Harry B. Hunt Washington Ameri Ica Charles M. Schwab Bethlehem Steel Corporation Abed Industries Mechanical and Power Engineers Government Bureau of Mines Bureau of Standards Schwab C. P. Hood Bureau of Mines America David White U. S Shipping Board

Marketing Course Offered by UW Extension Department

The University of Washington extension department announces a course on fundamental principles of economics with emphasis on marketing and advertising. Directed by Prof. Mortarity, the class runs Thursday evenings at 7:50 in room 1044 Henry Didg. It targets future executives in sales and manufacturing but welcomes all with no prior training. The first meeting is September 23, with a water transportation class at the same time and place on September 21.

University of Washington Extension Department Mortarity College of Business Administration Henry Didg

Public Markets Pike Place Bargains Across Aisles

Arcade style market list shows prices for canned goods, cereals, coffee, peanut butter, honey, creamettes, baking powder, and fish items at stalls 14 through 1811 with varied discounts. The entry documents numerous vendors and items like Libby's, Ghirardelli, Wisconsin cheese, salmon, halibut cheeks, sardines, walnuts, and tea across stalls at Pike Place and nearby avenues.

First Ave Arcadia Stalin the Wheat Co Reliance Golden West Lipton St. Can J. B

Ship News Tides in Seattle

Tide data for Seattle ships lists first low tide at 2 pm with 41 feet and second high tide at 4 pm around 86 feet. Preliminary notes indicate first high tide at 12:25 am and subsequent low at 3:41 am with listed depths.

Seattle

Salmon Fleet Returns With Alaskan Pack In 1920

The Latouche brings 25 000 cases of flak salmon into port with six more ships to follow for a total of 180 000 cases of Alaska salmon this season before Monday. Admiral Watson with 15 000 cases was due Saturday. Most vessels, except the Admiral Watson, are operated by the Pacific Steamship company. The North run was reported below normal.

Latouche Admiral Watson Charles Glasscock Pacific Steamship Company

S. S. Alaska to Go on Southern Run

Beginning November 1 the steam ship Alaska of the Alaska Steam ship company will operate on a nine day schedule between San Francisco Portland and possibly San Pedro until March 1 in the service of the San Francisco and Portland Steamship company.

Alaska Alaska Steamship Company San Francisco Portland San Pedro San

Prominent Seattle Navigator Dies at Home

Capt. Charles Raymond Durgan a noted Seattle navigator died Friday night at his residence 4724 16th Ave NE The Masonic lodge will conduct the last rites then the University Undertaking Company chapel will host his funeral at 2 pm Sunday

Seattle Masonic Lodge Charles Raymond Durgan 16Th Ave N. E University Undertaking Company

Amundsen Reported Locked in Ice Off Siberia

Amundsen and his three masted power schooner Maud with provisions for five years are believed stuck in Arctic ice north of East Cape Siberia. Weasel aboard may be crushed by a large ice floe as passengers on the steamship Victoria confirm the report.

Raold Amundsen Maud North Pole East Cape Siberia Victoria

Arrivals and Departures List With Multiple Steamship Movements

A compiled record of ships and routes including Alameda arrivals from Anchorage via Southwestern and Southeastern Alaskan ports at 7 15 am. Richmond from San Pedro via San Francisco at 9 15 am. Hayne from San Francisco via Port Angeles Everett and Mukilteo at 2 05 am. September 17 Hawarden from New York via San Francisco at 6 20 pm. Steel Worker from New York via San Francisco and Portland at 7 50 pm. Wawona from Heringsen via Anacortes in tow of tug Litlico No 36 at 12 30 pm. Mendasan Maru for Kobe via Yokohama and ports at 1 20 am. City of Seattle for Southeastern Alaskan ports at 10 30 am. Admiral Goodrich for Southeastern Alaskan ports at 9 10 am. Governor for San Pedro via San Francisco at 11 am. Eldridge for Yokohama via ports at 4 50 pm. Union for Vancouver and H C at 10 pm.

Alameda Anchorage Alaskan Richmond San Pedro San Francisco Haynie Port Angeles Everett Mukilteo Hawarden New York Etr Steel Worker Portland Wawona Heringsen Anacortes Litlico No. 36 Kobe Yokohama Porte City Seattle Ater Admiral Goodrich Eldridge Union Vancouver H.C

Alaskan Vessels Reported in Separate Southbound Calls

The records show three vessels with southbound movements in Alaska. Str Bpo Kane reported near Sitka at 4 a.m. on September 18. Str Catherine D near Ketchikan aired September 17 at 4 p.m. Str Northwestern also southbound at 4 a.m. on the same date.

Sitka Ketchikan Catherine. D Northwestern

Vessels in Other Ports Arrivals and arrivals list

Ships docking at Yokohama Seattle Balboa Puget Sound and Tacoma report arrivals and departures with dates September 12 to 18. Vessels Tajima Maru Admiral Wainwright Crown of Calicia Motorschr Pacific Strinion listed with origins Seattle Tacoma and Georgia.

Yokohama Tajima Maru Seattle Balboa Eptember Admiral Wainwright Puget San Francisco Motorschr Pacific Tacoma Crown of Calicia Vancouver B. C Strinion Geattia

Naval Traffic Report Details Pacific Movements and Dock Assignments

Wireless USS Naval Communications reports multiple ships and routes near Seattle Kobe Akutan and San Francisco with listed distances and times. Terminal and dock assignments include Edmore Pier 6 Alameda Pier 2 Victoria Pier 1 and various shipyard and dredging operations across Puget Sound and coast.

Rails Lead as Stocks Open Irregular in New York Trading

The market opened with uneven prices and Rails assumption of leadership. United States Steel and Erie moved on higher earnings prospects amid freight rate changes while several issues fluctuated and the session ended irregularly with steady to firm undertone.

New York Canadian Pacific Mexican Petroleum Sinclair Ms Crucible United States Rubber General Motors Texas Company Central Leather Southern Pacific United States Steel Rails Erie Baldwin Pan-American Bethlehem Steel Reading New York Evening Sun Financial Review Today

Grain market declines on Chicago Board of Trade

Chicago September 18 large receipts and weak demand push grains lower on the Chicago board of trade. December wheat opens up then falls to 2.43 while March wheat slips, December corn declines, oats also weaken. cash wheat priced No 3 hard at 2.51 to 2.52 as traders absorb supply. Provisions hold steady amid dull trading conditions.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Wwe

Chicago Live Stock Market Report

Chicago livestock receipts show cattle and hogs trading unevenly with higher hog prices. Hog sale totals reach 117.45 with varying butcher and packing figures, while cattle receipts at 2,000 head reflect a steady market for beef and feeders. Lambs and ewes also noted with modest pricing.

Chicago

Foreign Exchange Opens Steady With Slight Gains in NY

In New York on September 18, foreign exchange opened steady with a somewhat stronger tone. Sterling demand reached $2.53 with cables at $2.353. The French franc rose to 7.0 lire, the lire gained 11 centimes, and Belgian francs moved to 7.440 per 1.380 marks, while Canadian dollars traded modestly.

Foreign Exchange New York France

New York Coffee and Sugar Prices Report

In New York the coffee market shows Santos No. 4 at 124 14 cents per pound, with raw sugar at 10.76 cents per pound and granulated sugar at 14 1/2 cents per pound, reflecting current commodity pricing signals.

N. Y New York Santos

Flames threaten vast area as Tampico oil tanks burn

Fire at an Aguila oil tank in Tampico Mexico spread to five tanks and destroyed 40 houses two river boats and several freight cars within hours. The blaze endangered a large portion of the city and prompted rapid fire department response.

Tampico Mexico Aguila Company

Circuit Court of Appeals to Convene in Seattle

The Circuit Court of Appeals will convene in the north courtroom of the federal building at 10 a m Monday. Circuit Judges William B. Gilbert of Portland William H. Hunt of San Francisco and District Judge Charles Wolverton of Portland will constitute the court. Eleven cases appear on the calendar the largest number ever scheduled for the circuit in the district.

Seattle United States Circuit Court of Appeals Federal Building William B. Gilbert Portland William H. Hunt San Francisco Charles . Wolverton

Engineers Banquet Honors Reclamation Leaders

A. P. Davis chief of the national reclamation service and J D C Henry Portland engineer were guests of honor at the American Society of Civil Engineers local chapter banquet at the Arctic club Friday night.

A. P. Davis National Reclamation Service JD. C. Henry Portland American Society of Civil Engineers Arctic Club

He Sees Why Japs Are Problem Here

A. W. Warnock of Minneapolis, once a newspaper man, in Seattle for days calls the Japanese the most interesting and the Jap problem on the coast. A fire started by an oil stove torch caused 20 dollars damage to a barber shop at 611 Fourth Ave by Pete Sakora.

A. W. Warnock Minneapolis Twin City Rapid Transit Co Seattle Fourth Ave Pete Sakora Seventh Ave Apt W. Thomas Queen Anne C. Rupert Sidne Min DU Barry Piano Co Waldron Co University Clinto New University St Western Mattress Co. O Beacon BUGS / Waldron Co Henry Bi First Ave Bate _ wain Kenwood Meyer- Tower Union Red Cross Rooms Rainier Sam Weisfield North Lake Union Mill Carsee Terry N. Elliott Clinton Mumford & Beck Capitol Kavanagh

Bank Clearings and Balances Report

Bank clearings totaled 6 663 602 02 with balances at 1 794 533 97 for period one. The second clearings entry shows 2 344 837 00 and balances of 685 441 00.

Oranges Hit High Figure In Local Market Outlook

Market notes indicate Valencia oranges may fetch strong prices with $4.50 to $9.00 per case cited. first navel arrivals expected early November. Cantaloupes reach $2.50 per crate for fancy stock. Prune receipts light. Peaches steady at $2.25 per Mibertas. Dairy and meat prices show varied stability with wholesale ranges listed.

Commission Valencia

DIRECTORY LISTINGS AND CLASSIFIED OFFERS IN SEATTLE

A dense directory listing shows services from attorneys and consultants to real estate, jewelry loans, and employment ads. It includes lawyers Lewis D. Mooney and Penderick Pogorin, chiropractors, lenders, salesmen, and job notices for drivers, clerks, and canvassers, plus assorted goods and piano sales across Seattle areas such as University District and Fourth Avenue.

Office Rentals in Seattle to Rise to Ensure Returns

Maj J F Douglas head of Metropolitan Building Co says downtown Seattle office space must rise in rate to guarantee a reasonable return on investment. He notes available space is gone and condensation has maxed out, signaling building will proceed only if rents are high enough.

Seattle Maj J. F. Douglas Metropolitan Building Co Maj. Douglas

$1,125,000 School Bonds Disposed of

County treasurer William A. Gaines reports the sale of $1,125,000 School District No. 1 bonds. $450,000 sold to the state of Washington at par with given interest and $675,000 sold to Carstena & Earls and associates at par and 6 percent interest.

William A. Gaines State of Washington Carstena & Earls and Associates

Local Marriage Licenses List Seattle Tacoma and Ports

Vital statistics record shows numerous marriage licenses issued to residents of Seattle Tacoma and nearby areas with spouses listed as Smallwood Loretta M. Mackay William J. Phillips Horace G. Ristine Audrey Blake Paul H. Lewal Nicholson William J. Nichols Mary Burkheimer Fred Brickason Anna Kelly Gray Reche Mabel Hackett Eleanor Sheridan Sam Hruzzi Rosina Alder Clarke Estella Meyers Clay Forest Mochizuki Tamura Komata Armanino Holman Mandel Murphy Minnigan Wren Joseph Chiementi Frank Wakam George Collman Frank. Divorces granted include Rees Rhodes Rhodes Amy Zawaski John Cook Marty Cawthon Vincent W Minnie Mabed.

Smallwood L. B Seattle Weat Loretta M Mackay William J Legal King Orpha M Blake Paul H Charles Legal Goldman Nellie Legal Jarvis George M Baldwin Lucille R Spes Fancia R Leai Leonard Geneva Lewal Nicholson Roland A Legal Sheridan Eleanor M Legal Spodoro Sam Hruzzi Rosina Alder George Donald B.C . Wy Oy Clarke Estella Victoria B. C Horinchi Melcome Pl Meyers Clay Aurora Forest Arthur Seattle General Hospital Mochizuki N. W Tamura Jiro Wirth

Deaths Howe George 45 and others in sanatorium notices

Fragmented death notices list multiple individuals with ages and vague locations including 4 PReD hs hospital and Sileentude san itarium, mentioning names such as Zeiner Charles Davidenon Wilson 76 Yonehara Some 49 111 12th and Gianch 37 Kastiake. The OCR text is garbled with missing details.

Howe. George Zeiner Charles Davidenon Wilson Yonehara Some Gianch Kastiake

American relief saves thousands of refugees in Armenia

A. K. E. Paddock reports from Armenia that flour and other American foodstuffs have saved hundreds of thousands of refugees and that many families remain homeless and dependent on aid until a Turkey treaty and security measures are in place. He praises Col Haskell and the American military mission for distributing supplies, noting ongoing need for support to avert famine and further conflict.

Armenia America A. K E. Paddock Near East Aremina Beattie Near Kaat Turkey Wees Col Haskell Yarrow

Portland Market Report Butter Prices and Poultry Notes

Portland market report dated September 16 records butter at 46e per unit, Kane price 04 160 per dos, hene 22 tle per tb, broilers 289 320 per th, cheese triplets 244 28¢ per th.

Portland Kane

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