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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1919
Page
12
Portland Oregon September 30 to day price jumped 40 cents a barrel, reaching 11.15 as the wholesale price for new patent wheat. Bakers brands rise similarly. Eastern millers rushing into the Pacific Northwest due to a hard wheat crop shortfall, paying 30 to 35 cents above government price, forcing local millers to buy wheat locally at high costs.
A committee appointed to draw up preventive measures against narcotics use will convene Wednesday evening at eight o'clock in room 741 Central Building. Chairman George H. Walker announced the meeting and urged local participation.
William W. Buster of 411 Fifth Ave North suffered serious back injuries when a timber fell on him at Smith Cove. He was taken to Providence Hospital for treatment and is reported expected to recover.
Volunteer park will host memorial services on November 11 under the Minute Women. Mothers and sisters of fallen heroes are invited to bring a golden star to sew onto a giant flag to be displayed in the Memorial auditorium. Communications should be sent to Mrs. Fred W. Bert, Jr.
The United States weather bureau ordered storm warning signals displayed at 8 a m. Tuesday. The center of the storm lies off Vancouver Inland moving rapidly southeast. It will bring moderate southeast winds shifting to southwest gales from the Columbia River northward on Tuesday and Tuesday night.
Police search for William L. McMurray, 28, missing from his home at 2719 EB. John St. since September 26, with $350, reportedly to buy an interest in a tugboat. His wife raised the alarm.
Seattle private John Whittig recalls General John J. Pershing as a calm, generous leader who valued his men. Whittig served with Pershing’s bodyguard in France and London and witnessed the general’s plain American demeanor and pride in his troops. Whittig’s account covers battles from Cantigny to the Argonne, his injury at Curry, and the postwar parade era including the Arc de Triomphe march and Leviathan voyage home.
Located in the Ballard district on large lots near the city, two homes priced at 2000 and 2200 to move quickly. Terms require 500 down with the balance like rent. For details call Main 3769.
Twenty two men were arrested in a raid on the fourth floor of the Collins building at Second Ave and James St. an alleged gambling joint was wrecked. Police Sergt. P H Jennings led the operation and seized $100 as evidence. The men are charged with gambling and the game was blackjack.
Prices range from 25 cents to 3.25 dollars as The Basement Store advertises a well stocked assortment of hard candies caramels taffies chocolates and bonbons. The text emphasizes purity and wholesomeness as a selling point for these popular sweets.
President Wilson has been informed the Senate ratification situation for the peace treaty has improved since his speaking tour. Officials say opposition lacks strength for a showdown, though no vote date is set, and Tumulty met with senators while White House aides monitor Capitol developments.
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