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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1919
Page
11
Markets report a hog price collapse and corn weakness as factory sentiment flags a coal strike relief. Wheat and corn futures slide with visible grain supply easing, while hogs dominate the session and curb broader market gains.
Market section notes quarter iron at 184 percent nominal, antimony at 9.50 dollars, lead firm with spot and January bids. Zinc in East St. Louis shows 8.30 dollars bid and 845 dollars asked, with zinc and other metals cited as firm in various quotations.
New York stock market starts with hopeful sentiment on some unsettled issues including the Mexican situation, coal strike, and Prohibition. Money climbs to 10 per cent late, with mixed gains in metals, oils, and autos. Bonds show firmness, and a dividend declared by Producers and Refiners Corp. Copper stays firm around 18 to 19 cents.
In CHRISTIANTA on Nov 8 the Mercantile Shipping Gazette asserts Viscount Grey, the British Ambassador in Washington, should receive the Nobel Peace Prize. It credits him with advancing global peace more than any living figure, surpassing even ex-President Roosevelt.
Copper prices strengthened in London and New York as leaders on the New York Stock Exchange gained. Anaconda advanced to 39% and Utah touched 75 after opening 73. Spiration at 51% Mid, Consolidated 20%–21, Kennecott 29 to 29% and Butte & Superior climbed to 243 from 28. Copper rates at 19 cents per pound were reported by the New York Metal Exchange.
International News Service reports that King Alfonso plans a 1920 South American visit as part of Spain's drive to revive trade connections. Madrid sources note Spain seeks commercial influence, strengthening consular networks, while exploring Franco British alignment to secure influence in Morocco.
A severe drought across the Cap Province Free State and Transvaal causes heavy livestock losses and an estimated 33 percent drop in crop production for the Union. The text notes starvation and economic strain while hinting at market impacts and relief concerns.
Reports from Tokio describe protests against the high cost of living and demands for higher wages. From offices, factories, and schools, appeals push for wage increases to meet rising prices. Analysts warn cabinet inaction may threaten reforms and prompt public unrest. Discussions include price controls, affordable housing finance, and tariff removal while industrial leaders fear eight hour workday undermining Japan's global competitiveness. Chinese nut tree yields oil and poisonous seeds. its value lies in drying oils, with potential for future industrial use.
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