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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1920

Page

6

Shale oil solution for U S says mountains hold vast petroleum

Washington reports shale oil could unlock 40 billion barrels from U S deposits in Colorado Utah and Wyoming with estimates of 80 to 100 billion barrels in American shales. Private firms and a test plant in Colorado aim to start commercial production within five years. Mountaintop resources seen as a strategic asset to resist foreign control of world petroleum. David White calls shale oil an enduring asset.

Washington United States Colorado Utah Wyoming Nevada Pennsylvania Kentucky Texas Wisconsigan West Virginia Scotland E. Winchester Department of Interior David White

Huge Building Planned By A M Castle Co In Seattle

The A M Castle Co a major steel firm with Seattle as Northwest distributing point will build a large brick building 720 by 160 feet east of Marginalway at Alaska Street. Architect John Rins estimates the cost at about 200000 dollars to serve as a storing unit for steer ing stock.

A. M. Castle Co Song Steel United Seattle Marginalway Alaska St John R,ins

Tacoma Grocers Slash Sugar Amid War Price Cuts

Tacoma grocers cut sugar prices to 17 cents as war among dealers drives lower retail marks. The new low is expected to last two to three weeks. Beattle dealers say Tacoma pricing will have little or no effect on Seattle market.

Tacoma Seattle

Bank Clearings Update From De Hae Balances Center

A brief report notes updated bank clearings and balances at the De Hae center. Figures reflect daily totals, with attention to movements in deposits and withdrawals monitored by local financial authorities.

Bank Clearings de Hae

Ship News Tides in Seattle

Readable fragments describe Seattle harbor activity with ships, tides, and local port movements. The item notes routine arrivals and departures involving vessels in the Puget Sound area with emphasis on dockside operations and shipping pace.

Seattle Wadneaday Sert

Puget Sound Navigation Co Seeks Freight and Passenger Rate Hike

At a state public service commission hearing in the Chamber of Commerce, Puget Sound Navigation Co requests a 25 percent freight and 20 percent passenger rate increase due to higher fuel oil costs. Officials said current facilities would be handicapped without the raise as ships ply all Sound ports from Seattle.

Puget Sound Navigation Co State Public Service Commission Chamber of Commerce Steamship Company Sound Seattle

Shipping Board Ship Sold to New Yorkers

The Edmore, first Shipping Board vessel disposed of to a private operator, sold to Empire Steamship Co. of New York. Built at Skinner & Eddy yards, the Edmore has been operating in the Oriental trade and will be delivered in Seattle.

Edmore Shipping Board Empire Steamship Co New York Skinner & Eddy Yards Seattle

Last Jap Built Vessel Now Here

The liner Eastern Sword, anchored in Elliott Bay, is the last of the Japan built ships for the shipping board to reach Seattle. Weather data from Tatoosh Island notes a falling barometer, rain, and southwest wind at 24 mph with several vessels passing the area on September 20 and 21.

Elliott Bay Japan The Shipping Board Seattle Weather Bureau Tatooshin Island Eouth Sam Mawarden Tn U. & & Detr U. & Bdeter

Shipping Movements From Ports to Victoria and San Francisco

Maritime schedule notes vessels departing and arriving aboard ships including Kashima Mary from Hongkong via Victoria B C and San Diego, Northwest er from Alaskan ports to Santa Ana, Santa Ines from West Coast ports via San Francisco, and Admiral Watson bound for the Southwestern via Alaskan routes with times in the early morning and afternoon hours.

Hongkong Ports Victoria B. C Queen San Diego San Francisco Northwestern Alaskan Santa Ana Santa Ines West Coast Porte Grant Springfield Boston Philadelphia

Maritime Movements and Arrivals Across Ports

Shipping notices list vessels sailing and arriving with names such as Princess Alice City of Beattie Admiral Evans Spokane and Steel Ranger. Entries indicate southbound and northbound routes, sail dates around September 20, ports including New York Hongkong Manila and Vancouver, and arrivals at Seattle, Beattie, and other Pacific ports.

New York Str Steel Ranger Seattle San Francisco Porta Hongkong Beattie Porta. Manila Alabara Mare Balboa Hrattic Portland Ste Architect Vancouver B. C Rio de Janeiro Robin Goodfellow Nanaimo Ban Pedeo J. A. Moffett Balled Brookdale Ecir Cochha Port Townsend Kashima Mara Port Blakely Seattia

Maritime Traffic and Port Catalog from Seattle Harbor

Wireless Canadian Government reports vessel movements on September 20 near Digby Island Green Island and Lawyers Light with several northbound and southbound str Admiral Evans str Ad miral Goodrich. U S Naval Communications lists multiple cargo and passenger vessels in range near Beattie Spokane Seattle and Beattie distances with arrivals at Portland and Shanghai routes. Vessels in port include Edmore City of Spokane Wheatland Moat Wakena Toyama Maru Babinda Morning Star, and a long list of shipyard and yard equipment names along with numerous vessel names and yard facilities at Seattle Port.

Beattle Digby Island Admiral Evans Green Island Admiral Goodrich Lawyers Light U. S. Naval Communications Catherine D. Ketchikan Bellingham Apokane Ketchkan Beattie Ketchkam Eldridge Seattle Shanghai Weat Holbrook New Zealand Derbyline San Pedro Manila Smith Cove Edmore City of Spokane Wheatland Moat Wakena Great Northern Toyama Maru Victoria Adhr Babinda Morning Star Bell Alameda Springfield Queen Ste Admiral Farragut Grand Tronk Todd Drydocks Maquan Weetward Ho Elihu Thomson Amen Yarda Roosevelt Nettleton Millse Haynia Lake Union Hmulle Abilla Abnoba Abydos Addison Allenhurst Ahmik Anthon Bayden Bertrand Bingamon Biscayne Black Wolf Bianford Delwin Boughton Pexuta Puyallup Cabacan Capraria Cardia Cenina Charus Chesterfield Chale Cineasa Cinyras Corus Corian Cola Cione Elissa Electra Endymion Fort Harrison Fort Jackson Fort Stanchn Fort Union Imufka Leotl Kitan Vincennes Pacific Coast Bridge & Dredging Works Atr Patterson Heffernan Drydock Dhr Piaatind

Market Prices Report From Frisco Market

Status of Frisco Market reports butter and eggs prices in San Francisco on September 21. Butter Patras 61 cents per pound prime firsts 14 cents per pound. Mece extras 72 and a half cents per dozen. Extra pullets 64 cents per dozen. Dirties No 1 626 per dozen. Undersized pullets 49 cents per dozen. Jalitorala flats fancy 360 per

Frisco Francisco Patras Jalitorala

Low-Priced Issues Rise in Early Trading on Wall Street

New York stock market opened with mixed moves and free selling across sectors. Several rail and low priced issues advanced to new levels before a late session rally faded and prices closed weak amid widespread selling in motors and sugar stocks.

New York American Can United States Republic Iron & Steel Union Pacific American Tobacco "Ii Methiehem West Virginia New Haven St. Louis & Southwestern Ptd Rock Island Willya-Overland

Sharp drops and steady prices across markets and grains

The report notes a brisk local trade with steady prices amid dull Monday activity. Chicago futures see a sharp drop in grain prices led by wheat, with corn and oats moving lower on light demand and favorable weather. Livestock receipts and prices in Chicago show generally lower or steady ranges across cattle and hogs.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Travisiona Cate

Millmen Meet Railroaders

Lumber manufacturers of the Pacific Northwest held a conference with railroad officials to press for freight rate adjustments. They argue current Interstate Commerce Commission rates block western lumber from eastern markets, risking a shutdown of mills and a large payroll share in Washington and Oregon.

Portland Pacific North Oregon Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Pacific Northwest

Foreign Markets Report From New York

Foreign exchange quotes show sterling opening at 2.50 dollars with a drop of 1.40. The franc and lire fall by a few centimes while the mark rises modestly. Cables and Belgian francs show declines with mixed movements across currencies.

New York France Poreten Exchange Sary F.ide

Indiana corn outlook improves after heat and rain

Bloomington Indiana farmers report the government corn crop will meet its estimates thanks to recent heat and intermittent rains improving growth after earlier cold weather fears. A brisk forecast suggests favorable conditions ahead for the season.

Blaomington Ind Indiana

Pedestrian Struck by Auto Near 11th Avenue

Beanie Richardson of 3617 36th Ave was hit by auto driven by H. F. Weeks of 3945 15th N E as she alighted from a street car at FE 40th Ave and 11th Ave N E Monday night. She was treated at Swedish Hospital.

Beanie Richardson Swedish Hospital 36Th Ave H. F. Weeks 15Th N. E FE. 40Th At 11Th Ave N. E

Death Seeks in Room at 619 First Avenue

Jack Nisbitt a 70 year old carpenter was found dead in a gnfilled room at 619 First Ave Tuesday morning after friends reported he felt unwell Monday night. Patrolman H A Holmes said a son in Port Angeles and a lodge member may be connected. Body at county morgue.

Jack Nisbitt Nisbitt First Ave Port Angeles Moone H. A. Holmes

Northwestern Reclamation League Eyes Nationwide Education Campaign

The Northwestern Reclamation league plans a national educational drive to show the East and Middle West the benefits of arid land reclamation in the Northwest and the need to put water on ten million acres. Secretary Arnold Kruckman says Eastern opposition risks blocking federal aid. a data committee will highlight national economic gains. A note adds a line about a close counterfeit of milk made from peanuts.

Northwestern Reclamation League Middle West East League Arnold Kruckman League of the Southwest Los Angeles Arizona California Colorado New Mexico Nevada Texas Oklahoma Utah Northe Western League Washington Oregon Idaho Montana Wyoming Kruckman West

Denver Market Status Prices drift in steady market

Denver market reports receipts from Cattie Recetpta and Hoge Recetpta with large cattle volumes. Steers bring around 12 dollars per hundred, cows and heifers near 408, stockers and feeders 7.50 to 11.50, calves 11.50. Hog receipts nudge higher to 14.25 top and 17.50 bulk. Sheep and lambs see large receipts with lambs around 13, ewes about 6.25, feeder lambs 12.50.

Chicago Lambe Denver Ewes Lamba

Vital Statistics Rental Ledger of Seattle and Portland Names

A pasted ledger lists numerous individuals from Seattle, Portland, and nearby areas with ages and hospital affiliations. The fragment includes names like Myers Verge Lanning Lulu Seattle Fling, Martha Harmon, H B Sears, Mrs Lila Stacy, Elmer N. Johnson, Rebecca LeTour, and many others across cities and institutions. Some entries show hospital or ward references alongside ages and addresses, with scattered notes of offices and legal terms interspersed.

Donald McKenzie Warner Sophie Erma Se Johns Charles Everts le la Tour Florence Ver Beattle Favre Joseph EB Seattle Corner Maude Rolla Cooper Roland McLeod Norman Neuner W. B Columbia Zempel A. D Boren Mulligan Morrison Fairfield Emma Fairfielt

Money on Call Rates and Terms

Money on call in New York stands at 7 percent for short term loans. Merchants paper shows an unspecified rate and European and London markets reference a 6 9 percent figure.

Money On Call New York Mercantile Paper Dartilver London

Public Markets Sanitary stalls list prices and items

A dense catalog of market stalls lists dozens of goods with prices including dried fruits walnuts oysters haddie bacon lard coffee tea canned meats butter cheese olives marmalade sugar and milk. Entries show stall numbers and price quotes across departments such as economy and corner sections.

Finnan Haddie M. J. Ri Libby M J. H Lipton

New York Coffee and Sugar Market Report

New York market notes show coffee futures firmer with adjustments in sugar prices. Raw and granulated sugar values move, and a price index lists No. 6 Manton at 12 1 half percent per pound and refined grades trading higher.

N. Y New York

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