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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1920
Page
12
Markets report shows wheat tumbled as bear sentiment grew, with March around 1.12 and May near 1.08, corn steady, and hog futures lifting provisions. A recent snowfall and expectations of Europe purchases weighed on prices while export bids remained active from the Gulf of Mexico, despite overall weak stock trends.
Chicago cattle receipts reach 10 000 with prices steady to strong for steers and heifers. calves up to 20 higher as quality improves. Spokane hogs and cattle steady with unchanged quotations. Omaha and South Saint Paul report active or slow trading, higher prices for select cattle and steady sheep. Bar silver in New York and London shows little change.
New York stock market faced a broad plunge as heavy selling pushed many former favorites to multi year lows. Replogie Steel and Vanadium led losses with declines of 22 and 7 points respectively while US Steel hit 76 1 2 amid widespread weakness across metals motors and related groups. Total par value sales reached 82 875 000 with bonds largely unchanged on call.
Liquidation renewed across stocks with a faint late rally failed to sustain gains. Turnover reached 1,725,800 shares as bankers may intervene soon. railroads, copper, oil led declines while Anaconda and other metals showed volatile moves. Sterling and copper demand hinted at broader improvement in foreign demand.
Dispatch from Lewistown reports oil appearing with water in Cat Greek Consolidated No 1 on the Brush Creek branch. Harry Morrow says oil from the bottom of the hole and heavy water flow prevent precise measurement yet. Drilling to continue after easing water, oil discovery seen as important for the region and for Mosby field activity.
Cananea Consolidated Copper company announces suspension of all mining and smelting in Northern Sonora, risking 2000 jobs and affecting a vast region dependent on the operation. Government taxes and labor tensions cited, with Adolfo de la Huerta named to negotiate a settlement as copper market conditions deteriorate. A second note reports uranium ore discovery at Gold Rock mine near Central City Colorado with ore streaks and tests showing high grades.
The Rialto and A Y and Minnie mines near Leadville show high ore values with shipments to smelters. Ore per ton ranges up to $1,000 in cars, while second grade yields about $120 per ton. The A Y and Minnie mine, tied to Guggenheim, has produced for 40 years and remains leased with Bartlett and DL and M leases.
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