Market stalls after brief surge in holiday trading
A quiet New York stock exchange session saw a short early surge followed by lethargy amid pre holiday effects. Weakness centered on railroad and electrical equipment shares as investors feared cutbacks, while banking reserves and foreign exchange remained stressed with high New York rates and divergent European responses.
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Money Market Developments in New York on December 24
Money on call remains firm at 6 3/4 percent with closing bids at 6 percent. Time loans show 60 days at 7 percent, 90 days at 7 1/2 percent, and six months at 7 1/2 percent. Prime mercantile paper 7 1/2 percent. Sterling exchange weak with bankers’ bills around 484.20 and 60 day bills near 479.25 to 479.50. Bar silver at 52 1/2 cents. Mexican dollars at 41 1/2 cents. Government and railroad bonds steady.
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Metal Market Update From New York and London
Copper closed steady in London with spot at 60 pounds 10 shillings and futures at 61 pounds. Locally copper quotes ranged around 13.37 to 13.12 in various forms. Lead eased in England to 64 pounds 10 shillings while locally it rose about five points to 3.45. Spelter was unchanged in London at 19 pounds 158 shillings, with local activity quiet at 4.10.
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Classified Ad Guidelines From The Standard
The notice describes standard classified ad rules including word-based lines, six words per line, ten lines per inch, and replies via ad cards at the Standard office. Advertisers may receive a card addressed care of the Standard to obtain replies. Light-faced display type used on Want Page at regular rates.
Wanted help advertisements fill week earnings in Butte
WANTED BRIGHT BOYS TO EARN 3 to per week selling Standards. The work will not keep you out of school. Apply to the circulator, Standard office, Butte, any morning at 5:30 or 6 o'clock. TELEGRAPHY TAUGHT BY EXPERIENCED and practical teacher, C A Phillips, 6328 Wyoming, Butte. WANTED AN EXPERIENCED GIRL for housework and cooking, Swede or German preferred. Apply forenoon, 1108 Idaho, Butte. DR ALBRIGHT EYE EAR NOSE and throat Beaudry block, Anaconda. LADIES PRIVATE HOME DIPPING confinement 6478 Main, Butte. Tel 9e7F
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Chicago markets steady after early losses in wheat
Wheat advanced through the day with May futures from 1.04% to 1.06 dollars and closed near the day’s high as rumors of Northwest grain stocks and Argentine harvest weather boosted cover. Corn oats and pork firmed late, while live hogs and lard slipped. markets closed for Christmas.
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Great Canal Excavation Rates Show Pace of Panama Project
Washington reports that last month’s Panama canal excavation totaled 1,898,484 cubic yards, enough to fill ten city blocks to 40 feet. Official records compare daily material movement to the pyramid of Cheops, noting rapid progress and health improvements over 18 months without yellow fever.
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Chicago Livestock Market Report December Stock Prices
Cattle receipts 4,000 steady market. Beeves 3.50 to 6.25, cows and heifers 1.25 to 4.75, stockers and feeders 2.40 to 4.35, westerns 3.35 to 4.85, calves 4.75 to 7. Hogs receipts about 23,000, market lower. Light 8.35 to 4.70, mixed 4.35 to 4.75, heavy 4.35 to 4.70, bulk 4.50 to 4.85. Sheep receipts 8,000, market higher. Natives 2 to 4.60, westerns 2 to 4.60, yearlings 4.40 to 5.15, lambs 4.4 to 6.25, western lambs 4.46 to 6.25.
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Boston Wool Market Sluggish as Year Ends with Steady Prices
Boston wool dealers report a dull market with prices holding firm. Some turnover occurs in fine grade territory wool and pulled wool shows demand, but most sectors remain stagnant until after the new year. Quotations list varied regional fleece prices across California, Oregon, and territory and pulled lots with multiple fineness levels.
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The Greatest Tyranny That of Labor Unions
Reverend Dr. Jennings of the Western Book concern denounces labor unions as the greatest tyranny on earth. He says church prejudice against unions is a misconception fueled by saloon influence and archist agitators. He warns wage demands are reaching a breaking point and cites recent local incidents.
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Wool Prices Steady In St Louis Trade
In St Louis on December 24 wool markets showed steady tone with medium combing and clothing grades at 21 to 28 cents, light fine at 19 to 20 cents, heavy fine around 11 to 12 cents, and tub washed at 26 to 33 cents.
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Delinquent Taxpayers Names Limited in Public List
Special Dispatch from Helena reports Attorney General Galen rules the delinquent taxpayer name need appear only once in the published list. The description may use initials abbreviations and figures to indicate township range and section. The question arose from Cade County's case and a newspaper article debate.
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Christian Science Plans Million Dollar Institution for the Poor
Boston reports a Christian Science move to found an institution costing at least $1,000,000 dedicated to aiding the poor and the general good of mankind. Mary Baker G. Eddy urged immediate start and summoned the editor of the denomination's publications to Concord for details.
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Hamilton Merchants Enjoy Cash Boom During Christmas Rush
Special to the Standard Hamilton December 24 reports a busy Christmas season with Hamilton stores crowded all day and night. Anaconda Copper Mining company executive F D Dudley praises record cash sales and additional clerks to handle demand. County Attorney Baker notes Victor business. Dr J T Coughenour visits from Corvallis. The Ravalli hosts a successful holiday dance by the Hamilton cornet band. Annabelle Robertson of the University of Montana vacationing at home. Auditor Woods of Anaconda Copper Mining heads to Butte for Christmas with family. Gilbert McLaren returns from Missoula to spend holidays and resume university studies after New Year. W G Smith of Darby sells a carload of Bitter Root apples in Butte.
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Missoula
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Navy plans third dry dock at Boston yard
Washington reports a new plan for a third dry dock at the Boston navy yard due to growing docking demands. The proposed structure would be 500 feet long with ample breadth and depth at the entrance to accommodate any ship.
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Fireman I8 Murdered Near Neche Great Northern Dam
Arthur Le Claire, a Great Northern fireman, was found murdered last night under the ice at the Great Northern dam after his body was dragged from a river bank. Police believe robbery was the motive and the incident occurred in Neche North Dakota on December 24.
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Refused Employment Leads to Shooting at Restaurant
Philadelphia December 24. William Patean a waiter formerly at Horn and Hardart's Ninth and Filbert streets entered the restaurant and shot manager John C Wichen and head waiter Frank Rose man after being refused employment Both men are in serious condition Patean aimed at the cashier but the shots failed The gun did not explode when pressed to his head Fifty diners overpowered him and turned him over to a police officer
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Plaintiff Wins $20,000 Damages in Southern Pacific Trial
A verdict for R. M. Burch against the Southern Pacific company awards $20,000 in Nev yards where he, a switchman, lost his left leg in 1903. This marks the third trial of the case.
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Grand jury probes Hamilton Bank affairs in Harlem
The grand jury in New York began an investigation into the affairs of the Hamilton bank of Harlem after it recently closed its doors.
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Crippled Children Escape Fire At New York Home
A fire on the top floor of the Home for Ruptured and Crippled Children on Lexington Avenue threatened two hundred fifty crippled youngsters. Superintendent Bartine and the nurses spotted and contained the blaze before it spread, avoiding serious injuries.
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