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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1914
Page
10
Wiry market activity mixed with favorable and unfavorable items. Several prominent railroad executives voiced confidence in the future whereas earnings declines were noted for major lines including New York Central and Pennsylvania. Government bonds and metals slid with mixed global signals and varied share turnover.
The market shows sterling at 3 for 60 days and 487.38 for six months, commercial bills at 48525, Mexican dollars mentioned, and government and railroad bonds steady with rates around 2% to 3% across various terms. Short-term money rates range from 2% to 9 days and 6 months at 3? percent, with minor fluctuations noted.
Chicago markets report domestic harvest centers supplying wheat with early strength and a firm close. Corn showed mixed results from declines to gains with provisions uneven. Rain in the southeast checked offers, while forecasts of fair weather for the spring crop belt suggest a sagging price trend.
Weather driven heat depresses wheat and corn futures as winter wheat region shows softer activity. Hedge sales shrink, pork quiet, and Hulu deliveries absent delaying supply repairs. July wheat opens high then fluctuates, corn and oats mirror weakness. pork, lard and beef futures mixed with cattle and sheep receipts easing. Chicago prices show lower hogs and steady to weaker cattle, with varying sheep quotes and overall market cautious.
The Engineering and Mining Journal pieces detail internal disputes in the Butte labor scene, noting feuds within sister unions, union card controls, and tensions with contractors. It describes the miners’ loyalty to companies, rising costs, and the broader impact of strikes, with mentions of murder and dynamiting in this internecine conflict.
Stockholders are advised that subscriptions under the reorganization plan of Utah Metal Mining Co will be received until a specified date after which no further subscriptions will be accepted. An assisting committee invites participation and requests certified shares and orderly handling of the plan.
Young Byrne Mining Company declares a quarterly dividend of 6 cents per share, totaling 215000 dollars, payable July 25 1914 to stockholders of record at close of business July 3 1914. Transfer books close July 8 to July 12 1914. Franklin Kennedy treasurer and secretary.
The market relaxed yesterday as prices edged slightly lower within a narrow range. Trading fell, bargain hunters awaited another slump, and total New York exchange sales reached 130,800 shares with Amalgamated at 10,140 shares. Copper activity drew attention, with Boston-Anaconda June production at 23,800,800 pounds and global visible supplies increasing in New York-London.
A market overview notes foreign copper stock rises in the last two weeks, with a monthly gain of 1,982,000 pounds, and a June 30 visible supply increase to 34.3 million tons. Copper producers cut electrolytic quotations, while demand and cables show modest improvement. There is analysis of steel trader conditions, a bearish take on Judge Gary, and discussion of private leased wire complaints investigated by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Loyalist Albanian troops under Prenk Bib Doda retreated to Ishmi after a defeat by the Insurgent Mussulman tribe at Malkach, north of Durazzo. Authorities fear rebels are concentrating forces for a possible march toward the capital.
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