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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1920
Page
12
Prospects that eastbound grain shipments will resume buoyed corn prices in Chicago trade. May corn at 1.355 to 1.855, July 1.83 to 1.38, with mixed belts and oats following the upturn. Provisions fluctuated, hogs weak, cash grain highlights: No. 3 yellow corn 1.55 to 1.56, oats 0.864 to 0.88, rye 1.70, barley 1.32 to 1.54, butter steady, eggs higher, poultry rallying.
New York stocks opened weaker as higher Federal Reserve rediscount rates unsettled traders while some issues recovered later. Crucible Steel led gains, General Motors fell, rails stayed flat, and oils and metals steadied amid trading of Liberty bonds and large volumes.
Wheat receipts 250 cars versus 292 last year. Cash No 1 northern 2.85 to 2.95. Corn No 3 yellow 1.43 to 1.45. Oats No 3 white 0.82 to 0.84. Flax 5.20 to 5.30. Flour unchanged. Shipments 56 007 barrels. Barley 1.18 to 1.45. Rye 0.96 to 1.66. Bran 0.43.
Chicago and South St Paul markets show steady to lower animal prices on Jan 23. Hogs receipts around 40,000 in Chicago with bulk buyers paying 15.10 to 15.40, sows 14.35 to 14.75, pigs 13.75 to 14.75. cattle receipts 10,000 with varied beef steer quotes up to 18.50 and cows 6.75 to 13. sheep receipts 11,000 with lambs 18.25 to 20.50 and ewes 5 to 12.50. In South St Paul hogs 30c lower, range 14.90 to 15.10, cattle and calves steady to higher, fat steers 6.50 to 17.50, calves 6.75 to 18, stockers 5 to 12.50. sheep 2,500 with lambs 7 to 18.50, wethers 9 to 11.25, ewes 5 to 10.75.
On January 23 in New York Mercantile rate for sterling demand stood at 3.62, cables 3.64. Francs demand 1.196, cables 1.194. Belgian francs demand 1.204, cables 1.202. Guilders demand 0.375, cables 0.375. Lire demand 1.408, cables 1.406. Marks demand 1.40, cables 1.42. Time loans firm for all dates at 7 percent. Call money easy with high 8 percent, low 6 percent. closing bid 7 percent, offered at and last loan 8 percent.
The Hellbronner Company notes more money leaving markets as call money rates rise. Goodrich Rubber plans to retire 11,890 shares of preferred stock by July 1. A 6 percent rate hike on commercial paper signals bearishness on commodities and hints at broader inflation concerns. London reports recognition of Armenia's de facto independence. Copper and electro metals move with spot and futures quoted, while lead falls.
Reorganization of the Scratch Gravel Mining company, owner of gold bearing properties near Helena, is discussed at the annual stockholders meeting in Helena on February 16. A plan would move the principal office to Spokane, elect a new board, raise capital from 1 million to 1.5 million dollars, and resume development after reorganization.
Copper stays steady with electrolytic spot and first quarter at 19 9e, second quarter at 19 9e. Iron firm. Antimony at ile. Lead quiet with February at 8.50 8 7iec. Zinc firmer with Hast St. Louis spot at 9.10 9.25e.
Liberty bond market report from New York at 2 55 p m lists prices for several issues. First 4s at 90 80 second 4s at 62 first 445 at 92 26 second 445 at 50 90 third 414s at 93 20 fourth 414s at 91 10 Victory 3s at 98 28 Victory 41s at 98 36.
Bar silver in New York at £1.42 and Mexican dollars $1.00. London bar silver at 79 1/2 percent per ounce with money and discount unchanged.
Simon Peter Donnelly known as Si dies at Sacred Heart hospital Spokane after a weeklong illness. A veteran Northwest mining figure from San Francisco born June 11 1860 he helped develop Coeur d Alenes Wallace Chloride Lakeview and the Bunker Hill district. He served as Shoshone county sheriff 1892 state senator 1896 1904 Idaho democratic national committeeman 1904 1912 and state party chairman. His last national appearance was in 1912 supporting Champ Clark.
Friendly stars govern the day with auspicious aspects for signing bills and contracts. Diplomacy improves, newspapers may benefit, postal service shows signs of change, and the chief executive may see welcome messages. Labor unrest persists, but new industrial partnerships could form. Business looks fairly successful with notable personal experiences ahead.
Washington January 23 Premier Hara told the Japanese diet that among the great world questions China and Russia occupy the foremost place. He outlined Japan's policies toward Russia and China as a guiding framework for international concerns.
A Helena federal judge issues an order directing Butte and Superior Mining Co to show cause why it should not be punished for contempt. Hearings set for February 10, stemming from Minerals Separation Co's suit alleging continued use of a patented process in violation of a 1919 injunction. The case has moved through the Supreme Court and state courts with injunctions and patent ownership upheld.
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