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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1913
Page
12
Reports of rain in drought regions buoy the market while stock buying remains light and fails to sustain gains. Wells Fargo shares fall nearly ten points to a new local low as profits and bear selling trim intraday highs, with July exports at 47 million versus 33 million last year.
Bulls dominated the pit as corn hit fresh seasonal highs after a weak start in Chicago trading. Wheat eased while oats rose to new year highs and provisions posted gains. Rain in the northwest and easy cables weighed early, but export clearances and strong cash demand supported grains. futures closed mixed with corn and oats higher and wheat modestly lower.
Chicago agg market report records hog receipts at 30 000 head with prices from 4.25 to 9.00 per head and a strong trend. Cattle receipts 19000 with Beeves from 7.00 to 9.00 and western stockers 5.45 to 7.90. cows and calves also listed. Sheep receipts 80000 with natives 3.70 to 4.80 and lambs up to 7.50.
Chicago August 18 butter firm unchanged Feas-Firm unchanged receipts 8600 cases cheese steady unchanged in late market report with no movement in dairy prices and supply figures remain steady through the day.
Minneapolis grain market update from August 18 shows No 2 northern wheat at 64 to 88 cents, No 2 hard Montana at 66 to 87 cents, No 8 at 85 to 88 cents, with September 87 to 88 cents, December at 90 1/2 cents, May at 90 cents. Flax at 1.53 1/4 dollars and barley at 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 cents.
St Louis markets show steady wool with northern and western merinos at 17 to 20 cents, slight burrs at 16 16.5 cents, and fine burrs at 15 to 15.5 cents. Prices reflect prevailing conditions in regional supply.
Copper jumps to 16 cents per pound amid tight controls and strong demand. New York and London offices push to curb output while shipments to domestic and foreign buyers rise, with August exports near 90 million pounds. Experts note dangerous mining methods at Bullwhacker in Butte and flag potential large ore bodies in planned tunnels.
Mining men representing safety and welfare of about 2.5 million workers and a two billion dollar yearly output will gather in Philadelphia in late October for the sixteenth annual American Mining Congress convention and first national mining machinery display. The event aims to address rapid industry changes and safety advances, with strong West Coast participation and a focus on underground mine safety devices. Three trans continental arrangements are being made for delegates.
In about two months copper stocks gained over 105 million in value across 32 Boston copper shares. Prices revived after mid year lows with Lake Superior group rising despite mine closures. Calumet & Hecla, Copper Range, Allouez, Osceola, Tamarack, Wolverine and Centennial showed notable gains, while Tamarack led gains from the 1913 low.
Train convoys will bring mining men from the Pacific coast and Chicago to Philadelphia for a major mining congress. From Los Angeles San Francisco and Seattle special trains will carry miners. Illinois plans to use rescue cars. Pennsylvania coal firms display safety demonstrations and mine life saving gear. The gathering aims to educate public and industry while addressing taxation burdens and promoting cooperative efforts.
A discussion outline notes that the convention plans thorough debate on the subject and hopes to reach a general theory for a proper taxation system. The aim is to base future policies on a widely accepted framework approved by delegates.
New York prices for lead and spelter set around 4.75 to 4.80 cents and 5.75 to 6.85 cents respectively with London values noted. Copper hull values and spot futures cited, with electrolytic copper around 15.87 to 16.00 cents and London futures at £69 13s 9d. Iron Cleveland warrants listed at 55s.
Portland livestock summary reports cattle receipts around 300 head with a steady market. Prices include choice steers 7.75 to 8.25, good steers 6.50 to 7.50, choice cows 6.50 to 7.25, medium cows 6.00 to 7.00, medium calves 6.00 to 6.75, good heavy calves 6.75 to 9.00. hogs receipts 200 head, market firm, light 8.35 to 8.69, heavy 7.00 to 8.00. sheep receipts 1,490 head, market steady, wethers 3.25 to 4.25, ewes 2.00 to 3.50, lambs 5.25 to 6.00.
On August 18 money on call steady at 2 percent with the ruling rate at 2 percent. Time deposits show 60 days at 34 4 percent and 9 days at 4 percent. Six months around Huy h% per cent. Prime mercantile paper 6 6 percent. Sterling exchange steady at 583.05 for a 60-day bill and 486.65 for demand. Government bonds steady, railroad bonds irregular. Bar silver 59 ec. Mexican dollars 47c. Commercials 4824.
In Trinidad Colorado the southern Colorado coal fields loom large as miners threaten to strike. State Labor Commissioner Edwin V Brake seeks an informal conference between operators and Frank J Hayes international vice president of the United Mine Workers of America who arrived from Denver. The eighteenth annual convention of the Colorado Federation of Labor opens with the labor situation as the day’s central topic.
A promotional note extols personal checking accounts highlighting budgeting benefits, record keeping, receipt via returned checks, avoidance of carrying cash, and restraint on impulse spending. It invites readers to open an account, promising four percent on savings and urging to read the booklet.
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