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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1915
Page
12
Amalgamated Copper describes 16 months ending April 30 with net income of 7.05 million dollars and earnings per share at 4.40. It notes associated gains of 8.65 million offset by 1.20 million in ex ams, and lists investments and surplus figures while detailing the planned June 7 dissolution vote.
Mondamin mine progress reported near Philipsburg shows a 3400 foot electric line being installed from Fiint creek to the property. Shafts reached 140 feet with water inflow. ore values include up to 63 ounces silver per ton. Hope rising for secondary enrichment below water, with grading for new buildings and equipment. Chicago grains and livestock markets noted with May wheat at 1.54 and hogs strong. Chile Copper reports plant operation began May 18 at Antofagasta and aims for 2000 pounds annual output amid world copper deposits.
In Chicago May 24 actual hostilities between Italy and Austria dampened spirits and the wheat market closed unsettled. The advance in oats and provisions remained minimal with some fluctuations. Bearish vessel activity hindered exports and country offerings rose in the Northwest, while the Southwest showed more willingness to sell new crop winter wheat. The United States visible supply declined modestly as the crash effects were largely anticipated.
The market starts quiet then weakens after early heavy trading as buyers retreat and prices slide from highs to lows. Amalgamated, Anaconda, Steel, Inspiration, Chino, Ray Consolidated, Nevada, North Butte, Hast Butte, Davis Daly, Granby and others show varied moves with several closing near daily lows. The pause follows anticipation of Germany's reply to Wilson notes, with Pennsylvania railroad expanding freight car orders and rail-equipment contracts awarded, signaling potential mood shifts in eastern markets.
New York market chatter notes on onside buying subsiding and selling efforts. prices for specialties to rise with wartime demand while conservative railroad purchases advised. Italian government favorable for market. copper demand rising with July production, call for leaders Range Mohawk Granby Mase Arcadian. Rumors of Germany reply from van Amberg and cautious stance on Italy entry. Rails and traction stocks seen as bargains amid volatility.
A garbled market notice from LAUZIER WOLCOTT CO in Butte Montana lists numerous entities including Barnes King Butte Bacorn Alierta and Alameda Stewart along with sums such as 1000 and 2000 in a confused bid and offer format subject to confirmation and implying trading in petroleum, insurance and various city to state connections.
Berlin reports unprecedented rural mobilization as Germans, including women and youths, plant nearly every available acre to avert famine rumors. Oxen and even cows are used to replace requisitioned horses in the effort, signaling a total war agricultural drive.
New York May 24 war shares dominated trading as Italy's entry and Germany's alignment influenced outlooks. The market tempered by profit-taking yet closed with gains in war stocks and a firm tone overall. Domestic bonds were irregular as speculative issues faced pressure with total sales around 140 thousand dollars. In Minnesota Detroit and other cities wheat and flax prices moved with May auctions and an order was issued to sell the Pere Marquette system at auction on October 21.
Harry Chan chief assistant manager of the Los Angeles Times and son in law of Harrison Gray Otis pleaded not guilty in federal court to charges of violating U S neutrality by conspiring to send an armed expedition into Mexican Lower California. Walter Bowker ranch manager for Chandler and Otis also pleaded not guilty. In Redding California substantial timber loss reported from Lassen Peak eruptions with fires largely quelled by heavy rains.
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