Markets of World Beckon to America
A St. Louis banquet speech by James A. Farrell of United States Steel argues war boosts foreign trade as a pillar of domestic prosperity. He says neutral commerce must be respected and U S firms should exploit new opportunities as Europe halts production and South American demand shifts.
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United States Steel Corporation
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Cornell University
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Department of Commerce
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Washington
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Belgium
William ©. Downs
Australasia
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New York
Louis 5. Goldstein
New Orleans
United States Presses Neutral Trade Rights Amid War Fears
Officials debate how to protect U S commercial rights and reduce war trade risks. discussions cover Sherman Act limits on joint foreign sales agents and proposals to create foreign trade banks in major ports and interior hubs.
Grain exports show tremendous increase in December
Washington reports Department of Commerce figures show a surge in US exports in December 1914. Wheat exports reached 28,875,217 bushels, flour up 681% with 1,818,317 barrels, oats far exceeding previous totals, and corn at 4,532,006 bushels valued at $3,554,592, all vastly higher than December 1913.
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Wilson Gives Hearing On Immigration Bill
Washington January 21 advocates and opponents of the immigration bill will be heard in a three hour session before Fresi lant Wilson who is expected to veto the measure due to a literacy test. Frank Morrison ARL secretary will lead the pro bill while Gallivan Goldfogle Sabath Bourke Cochran will lead the opposition with other named figures appearing for and against the bill.
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Trenton
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Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia
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Move to Bar Export of Wheat and Flour
Washington January 21 a joint resolution introducing a export ban on wheat and all products across U S territories and seaports until Congress acts President Porter Pennsylvania says wheat supplies reach crisis Aid to Europe warranted but not at the expense of common people He notes a last year crop surplus of about 200000000 bushels with only 15000000 left and shipments drawn down to mid March Winter crop due by July
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Russia orders 15,000 railroad cars from Seattle firm
Seattle January 21 Russian Consul Dogeraviensky announced that the government awarded a contract for 15,000 railroad cars to a Seattle company. He said the order marked the start of broader commercial ties between Russia and the Pacific Northwest.
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Peace Medal Presented to Wilson on Peace Centenary
A gold Peace Centenary Medal was presented to President Wilson today on behalf of the Louisiana Historical Association. Assistant Secretary Peters of the Treasury handled the ceremony in Washington, while Mr Beters represented the president at the New Orleans peace anniversary.
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New Orleans
Cotton Market Spikes Then Holds Five Points Higher
New Orleans and New York cotton markets push to new highs amid heavy selling by southern and eastern belt holders. Prices swing 4 to 9 points, closing slightly above yesterday with spot cotton steady and demand from spinners and investment buyers. Liverpool quotes ease as U S selling affects early sessions, while reports from interior and spot centers show high prices persisting and acreage concerns rising.
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Liverpool
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Diversified Crops Plan Urges Greek For Alabama Growth
Montgomery January 21 Governor Henderson in his second message to the legislature urges diversification to ease financial strain. He cites the cattle tick hog cholera and lack of bonded warehouses as obstructions and seeks power to appoint a cotton holding commission. Senate introduces state printing shop bill while committee reports adverse on abolishing Sunday baseball and commercial amusements. House bills seek equal suffrage submission to voters in general election.
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Cotton export swindle charged to Hause in Memphis
James Hause formerly of Memphis is charged with using false representations to defraud Memphis firms of more than 20050 dollars in a cotton export swindle. Federal officials say he posed as a representative of a fictitious British American Cotton Company, bought cotton, and sold stock, with operations extending into Texas and Louisiana. He was arrested in Montgomery, Alabama and will be brought back to Memphis for trial.
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Every bale of cotton subjected to X ray tests
Boston aboard the steamer J. L. Luckenbach began taking on a cargo of cotton and wool for Bremen with customs officers and British consulate representatives present for X ray screening of each bale.
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Professional Views On Cotton Market
New York reports show early day selling in Liverpool and the south but buying interest lifts prices into new ground. Local spot interests support gains amid steady demand and a still firm market despite some cabling and trader selling. Contracts remain scarce as near term buying recovers.
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Cotton Movement Reports Mixed U.S. and Atlantic Trade Figures
Cotton movement across ports shows receipts totaling 5 101, sales 11 204, and stock 2 906 39 for the day with totals by port including Savannah Charleston and Norfolk. Week and season totals-Shipments and exports across Gulf and Atlantic ports indicate ongoing trading activity and stock levels, with margins per middling varying by market.
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Best Day in Stocks Since Reopening
New York reports a fourth straight advance despite profit taking in standard shares and manipulation in secondary issues. Missouri Pacific gains attract attention amid broad inquiry for low priced railways and utilities, while Union Pacific and Pennsylvania help near close. Bonds rise with stocks as markets show large London and U.S. activity. total sales reach $4,040,800.
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Market notes from New Orleans and New York trade hubs
New Orleans reports rough and clean rice prices with Honduras and Japan grades moving. receipts and sacks listed. New York trade commentary cites modest improvement, stronger market sentiment, Blue Rose demand, scarce high quality Manduras, and cautious credit extensions. London metals, copper, tin, and zinc show firm or quiet quotes. sugar futures in New York show mixed movement with overall steady spot prices and a notable shipment basis. Provisions and other commodities quote mixed.
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Dan Talmage & Co
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Financial market notes from January 21
Mercant financial data shows 60 day bills at 4.04 dollars, cables 4.8495, demand 4.34. Bar silver at 48. Mexican dollar 37. Government bonds irregular. Railroads strong. Time loans easy at 2 percent for various tenors. Call money steady around 2 percent. London gold price 22d per ounce. Bank of England weekly stats show reserve up 967k, circulation down 407k, bullion up 589,045, deposits up 10,230,060, public deposits down 7,244,000, notes reserve up 848,000. reserve ratio 32.70 percent. Discount rate unchanged at 5 percent.
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Market Roundup From New York And Nearby Cities
Country Produce New York January 21 Butter unchanged receipts 6785 Cheese strong receipts 2563 boxes state whole milk herd specials LE16% do average fancy 1574 16% do fresh specials 5-ton ager steady unchanged receipts 662 Dressed poultry dull weaker western roasting chickens 16% 20 fresh fowls 13 ik turkeys 12 22 Chitagy January 21 Butter unchanged Exes unsettled receipts 3561 casear at quark cases included 25 31 ordinary firsts 29 31 firsts 11 3E% Potatoes unchanged receipts 20 care Foultry alive unchanged Kaneay City January 21 Butter eggs and poultry unchanged St Louis January 21 Poultry unci ed carepr chickens at 12 sprites In turkeys 16 Butter creamery JO Egse ag steady
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Atlanta Market Prices and Stocks Report
Prices on groceries meats and dairy at Atlanta quoted with numerous items from fruits and vegetables to canned goods. Beef, hogs and cattle quotations listed with market receipts and flour grain feed prices across multiple brands and bag sizes.
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White Provision Company
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Farmers Hold Grain for Advance War Price Rise
Chicago January 21 Farmers held grain to lift wheat to a war price high of 145 a bushel up 74 cents from yesterday but the gain failed to hold as the close remained unsettled. Corn gained modestly while soybeans and provisions showed irregular moves. Near record bullish cables from Argentina aided sentiment though export business was light.
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Grain and commodity prices across Chicago and St Louis market notes
January 21 reports show cash wheat and corn futures rising in Chicago and Kansas City with No 2 red and No 2 white grades cited. Livestock receipts in Chicago and St Louis reveal mixed cattle and hog prices with higher sheep quotes, while coffee steadies in New York with firmer freight and Brazil demand hints. Turpentine and rosin markets in Savannah edge higher with varied package and bag prices.
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