Market Summary Signals Dullness in New York Trading
Daily stock activity cooled to a near dullest level of the year with London’s close a minor factor. Trust-company expansion and currency demand loom large for interior markets while gold flows ease. Commodities and bonds show scattered movement, with Central of Georgia income bonds spiking amid otherwise quiet prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London Stock Exchange
Paris
London
Iron and Sievel Group
Republic Steel Company
Comin
Presse Steel Car Company
United States Steel Corporation
Texas & Pacific
Central of Georgia
United States
Miscellaneous list of preferred stocks and issuers
A dense catalog of preferred and common stock listings across major firms. Includes Amalgamated Copper American Car & Foundry Anaconda Mining Co Brooklyn Rapid Transit Continental Tobacco General Electric Hocking Coal International Paper Laclede Gas National Lead Pacific Mail Republic Steel United States Steel Western Union American Locomotive and others with various preferred status and percentages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Copper
American Car & Foundry
Smelting& Refining
Anaconda Mining Co
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Colorado Fuel & Licon Vee
MOQ Consolidated Gas
Eeeesee
Continental Tobacco
General Electric
Ltby International Paper
Oyeeee
Ae National Hiscuit Csue
North
Republic Steel
Cccees Setae Eewess
Tennessee
United States
United States Steel
Money on Call and Exchange Rates Steady in New York
New York money on call steadied at 24 3 percent with last loan at 24 percent. Sterling exchange firm at 4.87 for demand and 4.85 for 60 days. Government bonds steady while state bonds were inactive and railroad bonds showed irregularity.
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New York
Prime Mercantile Paper
Aoker
Sterling Exchange Firm
London and New York metal markets dull on August day
New York reports English metal markets closed dull with little price movement. Tin eased slightly to about $28.25 28.50. copper trades quiet with standard spot to November at 11.30 11.60, lake 11.75 11.95, electrolytic 11.10 11.87, casting 11.00 11.70. Lead and zinc steady around 4.5 and 5.0 percent. bar silver at 52 1/2 cents.
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New York
Lake
Northern
Southern
Southern Soft
Grain Supplies Show Mixed Changes Across Wheat Corn Oats
New York report of August 2 supply from the Produce Exchange lists wheat at 21,973,000 bushels up 382,000, corn at 7,281,000 down 206,000, oats 2,377,000 up 1,483,000, rye 271,000 up 21,000, and barley 185,000 up 36,000 bushels.
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New York
New York Produce Exchange
Chicago wheat futures feel pressure as shorts cover
In Chicago trading, September wheat opened slightly lower and rose briefly before slipping to 69 3/4 to 70 1/4 cents. Volume showed heavy long lines, with bulls and bears trading influence as September options were discussed amid light receipts and alleged market manipulation. Corn and oats followed with mixed sessions and nearby weakness in later trading. Provisions markets were quiet with small declines across Sept contracts.
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Chicago
Cash markets and receipts for grains and products
The report lists flour and grain prices with multiple grades for wheat corn oats and flax seed and shows receipts and shipments figures for flour wheat corn oats rye barley. Prices include No 2 spring wheat 74c No 2 red 62¢ No 2 yellow corn 62¢ and No 1 flax seed 1.49 with several other line items and totals.
Chicago cattle and hog market report with mixed totals
Cattle receipts stand at 18 000 with Texans and 2 000 westerns and prices range from 1.50 to 8.80 for various classes. Hogs receipts 28 000 with market steady and several weight categories from 6.85 to 8.25. Sheep and lambs receipts 22 000 with values from 2.50 to 6.50 and 3.50 to 4.60 for wethers and lambs.
Omaha Livestock Market Report August 4
South Omaha Nebraska cattle receipts reached 4900 with a steady to strong market. Native steers sold 4.75 to 8.35, cows and heifers 3 to 4.50, western and Texas steers 4.40 to 5, canners 1.76 to 2.75, stockers 3 to 9.25, calves 5 to 5.50, bulls 2.50 to 4.40. Hog receipts 3500 with market steady to strong. heavies 7.30 to 7.60, mixed 7.30.
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South Omaha
Neb
Starket
Texas
Kansas City
Schower
For Sale and Wanted Ads in The Standard Butte
Advertisements dominate this page listing farm and fruit land wants in Missoula and Ravalli counties, plus dozens of assay and chemical service firms in Butte. Names include George F. Brooks, M. E. Mayer, McLure Bros, George H. Lee, J. W. Linz, Fitzpatrick & Lewis, John R. Babty, Thos. Buggy, and others. Also services like board, hairdressing, shoe shop, hotel rooms, furnished houses, and various “wanted” notices for buyers, sellers, and labor. The ad mix includes ominous palmist reading, cleaners, scavenger, and a transfer company.
Market Report of Livestock Prices and Receipts
The ledger notes mixed livestock pricing with cattle, sheep, and pigs showing varied receipts. Pigs reported $6 to $7 per head, hogs at $7,250 and $7.35 per unit, while sheep receipts total 12,500 with lambs near $5.00 and ewes and wethers around $3.75 to $4.00.
Treasury Statement Aug 4 balances report
Treasury balances indicate available cash of 205,146,372 dollars and gold holdings at 100,061,96 dollars as of today in Washington.
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Washington
Treasury
Germany Opposes Disarmament and Italian Proposal
Berlin Aug 4 The king of Italy proposes a contraction of European armament attracting attention. Emperor William dismisses disarmament as a distant dream noting Germany cannot impair its defense. The czar and German emperor will discuss the matter at Jreval during the Russian naval maneuvers. Chancellor von Buelow and Count von Lansdorff travel with the sovereigns.
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Berlin
Italy
Germany
Jreval
William
Count von Buelow
Count Lansdorff
Wilcox Plans to Run Again Amid Honolulu Political Turmoil
In Honolulu July 21, reports say Wilcox intends another run for office while Cupid may challenge him with Republican backing. Hawaii sees naturalization waves for upcoming elections and a shift in sugar shipping as Mauna Ala departs for San Francisco. Meteorologist Lyons notes unusual tidal activity possibly tied to Pacific volcanic forces, and Pacific Cable Co gains street cable rights in Honolulu.
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Honolulu
T. H
San Francisco
United States District Court
Portuguse
Extee
Home Rule Party
R. W. Wilcox
Prince Cupid
Wilcox
Cupid
Mauna Ala
Here
American Hawaiian Line
New York
Dennis Flynn
Congress
Oklahoma
Hawaii
Hilo
Flynn
Philippines
Curtis J. Lyons
Hawaiian Islands
Lyons
Pacific
Aleutian Islands
Pacific Commercial Cable Company
Waikiki
Young Building
Westminster Abbey to Open for Coronation Visitors
London announces public access to Westminster Abbey after the coronation from August 12 to 26. Colonial and native Indian troops admitted free on August 12. other days ticket prices range from 6d to 10d. Rehearsals proceed except for the musical programme. a passageway will connect the abbey to Parliament for private access by Lords and Commons.
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London
Westminster Abbey
House of Lords
House of Commons
Halle Executed for 1900 Store Murder in Sing Sing
Aaron Halle was electrocuted in Sing Sing Prison for the May 17, 1900 murder of Mary McCarthy in a New York department store. He shot her after she refused his marriage proposal. An appeal to Governor Odell for commutation on grounds of insanity was denied.
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Sing Ging
N. Y
Aaron Halle
Mary McCarthy
New York
Odell
Halle
President Approves Dismissal of Cadet Pendleton
President Roosevelt returned the papers to the war department with an endorsement confirming the sentence of dismissal for Alexander G. Pendleton Jr a first class West Point cadet from Arizona found guilty of hazing.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Alexander G. Pendleton, Jr
War Department
Pendleton
West Point
Arizona
Reichin Deposits $7604 to Cover Shortage in Justice Dept Funds
Henry Reichin, late disbursing officer of the department of justice, today deposited with the United States treasurer a certified check for 7604 dollars. The sum covers the shortage found by treasury accounting officers. Reichin remains under arrest.
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Washington
Henry Reichin
Department of Justice
United States
Treasury
Reichin
Second-hand goods firms advertise in Butte
Several Butte stores call for buyers and sellers of second-hand furniture and household items. Offers include repair services, large cash purchases, and freight or storage terms. Names noted include Feldmans, Dechali, and W. Park Street retailers with phone contacts.
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Park St
Butte
Montana
E. Park
Dechali
W. Broadway
E. Park St
F. E. McNamara
Finest storage in the city at 20 W Broadway
Butte Exchange Furniture Co offers five story brick storage at 20 West Broadway formerly Kennedy Furniture with exclusive storage on three floors. Largest household furniture dealers in the West. Buy sell exchange pack ship storage bargains in all seasons. Manager J Chauvin.
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W. Broadway
Kennedy Furniture Company
Butte Exchange Furniture Co
J. Chauvin
Death of 3-Year-Old From Rattlesnake Bite in Trinidad
Emma Braendenbrook, age three, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Braendenbrook, died in Trinidad Colorado after a rattlesnake bite suffered while playing in the backyard near their home. The incident occurred on a hot August day.
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Trinidad
Colo
Emma
William Braendenbrook
Maritime officer Montgomery and Civil War fleets
Montgomery, born in Carollton Kentucky in 1817, commanded river traffic before the Civil War. He played a conspicuous role at Mobile Bay and fought at Fort Pillow New Orleans and Memphis where his fleet was lost. An intimate friend of Jefferson Davis, he lost his eyesight 12 years ago.
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Montgomery
Carollton
Mobile Bay
Fort Pillow
New Orleans
Memphis
Hey
Jefferson Davis
Commodore Joseph S Montgomery Dies in Chicago Home
Commodore Joseph S Montgomery a Confederate naval officer who nearly captured General Grant during the Civil War died at his son Dr James Montgomery home in Chicago. The passing marks the end of a long naval career and a notable wartime figure.
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Chicago
Joseph S. Montgomery
General Grant
James Montgomery
Bulgarian brigands escape after clash with Turkish force
Seven Bulgarian brigands trapped in Volka by 350 Turkish soldiers escaped unharmed. They killed four Turkish soldiers and five villagers before burning a large part of the village.
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Salonica
Turkey
Volka
For Rent and Sale Items in Butte Classifieds
Numerous rental notices for modern brick flats houses and rooms in Butte listed by Jackman Armitage Curtis Majors Norvell Co and others with prices from 7 to 20 dollars and locations including Main Broadways Granite Colorado Arizona and 118 Minah. A sewing machine sale at rear 415 Cedar Anaconda and a Catholic home altar advert by Park Novelty Co.
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Jackman & Armitage Co
Harbour Block
N. E
Main and
Broadway
Butte
City
Main
Curtis & Majors
W. Granitc
Sky Scraper
N. E. Cor
Tel
Montana
Granite
Mont
T. Treveaille
E. Park St
T. L. Penrose
Tranite
Missoula
Higgins Ave
Park Novelty Co
Pasian
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NEW York Stock Report
Storado Southern
Delaware & Hudson
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Denver & Rio Grande
Cssserres
Canadian Pacific
Canada Southern
Chesapeake
CERIO
Chidago
Great Northern
Hocking Valley
Iowa Central
Lake Erie
Weetern
Loursville
Nashville
Manhattan
Metropolitan Street Railway
Mexican Central
National Railway of Mexico
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Missouri Pacific
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Vecavarses Essenens
New Jersey Central
New York Central
Norfolk & Western
Ontario & Western
Pennsylvania Reading
St. Louis
St. Louis Southwestern
St. Paul
Southern Pacific
Southern Railway
Cero
Toledo
Adams
Wells Fargo
Brunswick
Comstock Tunnel
Conal
Ontario
Potosi
Terra Nevada
Coe
Incor
Perated
Bank of Commerce
Minneapolis
Minn
Nat'l
Anaconda
West la Platte Street
Colorado Street
West Porphyry
Hall Bros
E. Broadway
New York Stock Exchange
Telephone
The
Butte Hotel Stock Exchange
Money Market
Metal Market
Chicago Livestock
Omaha Livestock
West Park Street
Maule
Park, Butte
Moler College
Anaconda Street
Somerville
St. James’ Hospital
Standard
Reynolds & McDowell
Stevensville
Sitter Root Valley
Dickinson & Cannon
Rawall
George F. Brooks
Ninth St
Missoula Ave
Putte
East End
J. E. Wilmott
Medical
J. Pock
M. E. Mayer
N. Montana
Mnclure Bros
Reliable Assay
N. Main
George H. Lee
Assayer
J. W. Linz
E. Commercial
Fitzpatrick & Lewis, Assayers
Wyoming St
John R. Bapty
Hamilton St
N. Main St
Idaho
A. Birthright
W. Edwy
Strand Shoe Shop
Greena Curtis Block
Southington Kenedy Co
Lock Box J
Madame E. Page
West Park ST
W. Park, Butte
Mazie
S. Idaho
Dora Blk
OX Ford
Silver and
W. Park St
Barnard Bik
York
W. Park
Lynch
Quartz
Morris Bik
Harvard Block
T. W. Hayes
P. O
USN
Arizona St
Quart St
Mercury St
W. Galena
Kemper Ave
Corner Silver
Colorado
IK Front St
Birch St
Pacific Coast Iron & Metal Co
A. C
L. Dube
West Park
M. Paumte
W. George & Co
Mercury
Montana Transfer CO
W. J. Christie
Aurist
T. A. Grigg
Kansas City Livestock
Boston Mining
Humboldt
Mendocino
Nevada
Valley Oregon
Allouez Eeseeees
United
Bingham Seenetus
Calumet & Hecla
Renee Beeee
Copper Range
My Dominion Coal
Franklin
Utah
Victoria
Winona
Anaconda Standard
B. J
Farnum
Mechanics’ Supply Co
la Salle St
State Savings Bank
St. Clare's Hospital
Fort Benton, Mont
Treasury Statement
Hawaiian News
Feldman’s
Main St
Grant
Tracy
North Main
NOR- Vell Company
Harbour Bidg
Wyoming
Betta
Inquire
Montana Liquor Co
West Mercury
Sherman
E. Park At
R. Butter
South Butte
J. O. Jones
Spring Wagon and Camping Outfit
Utah Ave
Summit
Centerville
Waldeck Investment CO
Swandard
Equine Record CO
Davenport & Kimball
21 W. Granite
ButteChattel Mortgage Co
G. S. E. Wisner
Watmer
Dakota St. Butte
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