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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
12
Arizona leads copper output with 694,847,307 pounds in 1916, more than the nation’s total production less than sixteen years earlier. The state shows a 39 percent U.S. increase for 1916, a record rise aided by porphyry mining expansion and smelter output growth.
Chicago market reports show heavy selling as rumors of an impending embargo on grain shipments to Germany through neutrals prompt liquidity drains. Corn led losses with 1½ to 4 cents drop, wheat down 1 to 4 cents, July at 2.01 and September at 1.80, oats off about half to one cent. Provisions edged up 2½ to 16 cents as traders await further action. Rains in North Texas and Oklahoma added to pressure, while a modest rally closed the session.
Grain and feed prices listed for yellow oats rye barley and timothy with precise values. Cattle and pig receipts noted with steady to strong trends. butter and eggs market reports show unchanged to lower edge and case listings. Receipts totals and price ranges provided for multiple commodities in Chicago market.
Inspiration Consolidated Copper reports a new monthly copper production record with full milling capacity of 20 units in operation for most of May and high ore recovery. May output exceeded 11,800,000 pounds, surpassing September’s previous high, despite limited mill sections and variable ore grades affecting efficiency.
The Ohio Copper Co directors will install flotation throughout the mill after highly satisfactory experimental results showing copper recovery as high as 88 percent compared with 45 percent under a prior system. The change is expected to nearly double net earnings.
The market faced another bear raid driven by reports on government plans for railroads and coal mines, plus excess profit tax fears. Copper stocks fluctuated with metal prices. several miners and steel shares opened high, closed mixed. Firms like Prom The Heilbronner Co and others noted money tightness and calls for caution while urging selective copper purchases on dips.
Butte Stock Exchange figures show assets totaling 508 220 dollars for April 30 1917, up from 265 742 dollars for the year ending April 20 1916, marking an increase of 147 000 dollars.
New York June 20. Withdrawal of public participation and higher call money to 6 percent weighed on the market. Stocks across sectors declined with rails, steels, coppers, oils and sugars showing weaknesses. United States Steel led a partial recovery but closed with a small loss. total sales about 2,260,000 par value bonds steady, call money 6 percent.
Richard J. Dee, traveling agent for the Northern Pacific, reports Montana crop conditions improving statewide. He notes larger acreage and higher yields, with favorable Gallatin valley results and strong prairie stock, aided by winter and spring precipitation. Warm weather with occasional showers could yield ideal conditions.
In New York on June 20 copper remained firm with spot and nearby at 32 to 34 cents. Tron prices steady with No 1 northern at 49 dollars and No 2 at 47.50. No 1 southern quoted 47 to 48 and No 2 at 46.50 to 47.50. Tin quotes at 63.60 to 64.50. London spot copper around 120 pounds. Spelter dull with St Louis delivery at 9 1/2 percent.
Roanoke Virginia June 70. Federal grand jury indicted Treason and levying war against the United States charging Mc Coy and J W Phipps, leaders of a mountain band accused of resisting the draft, aiding enemies, and recruiting soldiers in the ill country region.
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