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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1921
Page
12
In the last six months over 500 motor cars valued at about 2.5 million dollars were stolen in New York City's Harlem and Bronx districts. Authorities warn owners to secure vehicles and report suspicious activity promptly.
Electrically measuring motor heat the Warn-O-Meter from Stewart Products Service station 1515 Broadway is gaining use in many vehicles. The device measures heat independently of radiator temperature and mounts on the car as a theft resistant fixture with red and green indicator lights driven by a thermostatic unit on the motor block.
A simple device heats the inlet to help long inlets start in cold weather. Soft copper wire wrapped around the inlet and connected to the water pump discharge and water head provides the heat.
A proposed federal bill would punish automobile theft with a $5000 fine and up to five years in prison, outlining penalties for interstate or federally regulated car theft scenarios. The measure seeks to deter theft and enhance penalties for repeat offenses.
Shields Livengood Motor Co. in this territory receives the Gardner roadster praised as a convertible two in one for pleasure or commercial use. The car seats three, features a full rear lid removable by four screws and two wing nuts, and Gardner reports 2,084 light four autos produced and sold in the first half of 1921.
West Coast Lumber Association reports 99 mills in Western Oregon and Western Washington produced 68,275,229 feet for the week ending September 17, 20 percent below normal. New business reached 63,683,158 feet, shipments 49,343,746 feet, with rail and cargo trade figures also listed.
A drilled clutch pedal arm with a padlock inserted prevents clutch operation. The note claims one motor truck per 116 farms in New Mexico over 100 acres, and asserts Nevada has the fewest automobiles among all states.
Weather Bureau report notes rapidly falling barometer and cloudy skies. Vessels listed include Africa Maru President Katrina Lockenbach Chase Cramp Pushimi Maru Leman Stewart and President with arrivals and departures across Tacoma Seattle San Pedro Yokohama and Kobe from Sept 23 to 24. Port activity covers ship poses, tailed coal bunkers, dock assignments and harbor moorings at Smith Cove Terminal Pier A B D and Union Pacific Dock with multiple vessels and crews documented.
The New York market opened with Southern Pacific at 80% and Baltimore & Ohio rising, Northern Pacific up 7% plus fractions. Dig Four traded 1000 shares at 40.6, Steel common reached 80% early, and several rail and industrials fluctuated. General Motors and Studebaker showed gains while copper and some others eased.
Chicago board of trade prices eased on the final session of the week amid weak demand and interest. Wheat and corn showed mixed openings and closes with small losses across contracts, while oats and rye also moved lower. Cash wheat prices for No 1 red stood at 1.24, with soy and sugar markets noted in nearby quotes.
The Barde & Sons junk dealers of Portland face a shipping board dispute over surplus supplies. Evidence previously presented to a San Francisco grand jury suggested collusion between H. H. Miller and the Bartle Co to limit bids in Seattle Portland and other ports. H. B. Miller travels to Washington to press Attorney General Daugherty for a prompt conclusion.
Information charging C. F. Shell Lucile Marton and Irene Dris alias Irene McDevit with possession of liquor with intent to sell was filed in superior court Saturday.
Police say mess boy Andrew Sierp aged 53 was caught smuggling five quarts of high quality Scotch whisky aboard the steamship President at Pier B Saturday morning. He was held by the purser until officers arrived.
Clarence A. Bfarl argues that factory contentment hinges on giving workers a chance to earn a good living and produce quality goods under good conditions. He cautions against excessive pampering and urges leadership to foster loyalty through solid product creation and fair work environments.
Former Grand Master William Bouck of the Washington State Grange was suspended July 27 by national officers for alleged seditious speeches. Acting Master Fred Nelson announced Bouck was discharged until further notice while retaining him as supervising deputy at his old salary.
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