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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1926

Page

15

Stock Prices Rally on Positive Developments and Merger Rumors

Stock prices advance further as favorable factors include the French debt accord ratification lower call money rates and bullish gas statistics. Rail and steel shares lead gains with Nickel Plate merger rumors boosting several majors while gasoline demand and freight traffic support the market.

New York Ralls van Sweringens Pete Marquette Chesapeake and Ohio Mack Trucks Hudson General Motors Chrysler Willys-Overland Hupp Strombere Moon United States Steel Common Faldwin American Dupont, Foundation Company International Harvester Shubert Theatre Texas Gulf Sulphur Ward

Grain market rallies as wheat leads gains

In Chicago trading June wheat futures rose sharply amid forecasts of lower Southwest yields. Closing quotes showed wheat up 1 to 1 1/4 cents, corn up 1 to 1 1/4 cents, and oats advancing about 1/2 to 1 cent with revisions indicating modest gains.

Chicago Southwest

Bond market shifts focus in New York trading

Buying interest in today's bond market shifted among groups with most effective results in trading. The report references total bond sales of $10,731,000 and notes figures from New York dated June 3.

New York

New York Stocks Closing Prices Summary

Closing prices show mixed activity across railroads, steel, oil, and electricals. Notable names include General Motors, New Jersey, Standard Oil affiliates, and Erie Railroad with varied quotes amid a broad market backdrop.

New York Tom Solhe Mer Seage International Nickel Necot Mid-Continent Petroleum T de Nemours Erie Railroad Cee Eeveenss Lasky Foundation Ompany General Asphalt General Motors Great Northern Gulf States Steel Hudson Motors Missouri Kansas Texas Montgomery Ward National Lead New Jersey Geoiectric Power and Light Ctfs Minols Cent Lssourt Pacific York Central Southern Railway California Sveces

Rail and commodity markets show mixed gains across sectors

Foreign and Van Sweringen rail groups buoy sentiment as easier money conditions return. French debt funding expectations lift French obligations while Nickel Plate merger chatter fuels railroad bond activity. Erie and Chesapeake sectors rise while copper and oil shares advance, led by Inland Steel and Granby Mining.

Foreign van Sweringen Understone France Interstate Commerce Commission Erie Pete Marquette Chesapeake and Ohio Inland Steel Granby Mining Anaconda Skelly

Bond Rates in New York Markets June 3

Government bonds trading in New York on June 3 show Liberty 3%4s8 at 100.24 and First 48 100.17. First 4% 192.20, Second 4% 100.28, Third 4s at 101.8, Fourth 4% at 1093.5. Treas 3% e 101.18 and Treasury 4% 108.5.

New York Liberty Treasw Treasury

Call Money in New York June Market

Call money in New York in June shows easy conditions with high 4 percent and low 3 percent. Ruling rate stands at 4 percent with closing bids at 3 percent and offers at 3 percent. Last loan reported at 3 percent, call loans against ac.

New York

Stocks Bonds and Coal Property Listing

Readable excerpts show prices for stocks and coal companies centered on Hancock and Bluefield areas. Entries include American Coal Co Crystal Pikeal, Ly Block Mining Co Bluefield Telephone Co and First National Bank with varied values such as 73.00, 98.00, 325.00, 75.00, 99, 45.00, 90.00, and 115.00 across multiple firms and regions in West Virginia Virginia and nearby.

Monarch Smoke Atlantic Smokelaeger Light & Less Coal Peerless Steam Power Co Ay Howe de ueDowell County National Bank Spice Creek Land Virginia Avenue American Coal Co Crystal Piockeal and ‘Oke Co Ly Block Pmining Co Bluefeld Telephone Co Comtatnion First National “Bank

Prime Mercantile Paper Collateral Mentioned in Loan Record

A damaged OCR note references collateral tied to a loan and mentions prime mercantile paper with coded figures. The fragment implies a secured loan arrangement and associated asset wording without full details or parties.

Foreign exchange quotations from New York markets

Foreign exchanges in New York on June 3 show demand and cable rates for major currencies. Notable figures include Great Britain at 485 16-16 demand and 486 7-16 cables, and France at 3.21 percent demand and 3.22 percent cables.

New York Tregular Great Britain France Italy Belgium Germany Holland Norway Sweden Denmark Switzerland Spain Greece Poland Czecho Slovakia Jugo Slavia Austria Rumania Argentina Brazil Tokyo Shanghai Montreal

Cotton goods markets wobble as price shifts noted

Dry goods report from New York on June 2 shows cotton duck eased to 35 cents a pound while print cloths and sheetings hold steady. Raw silk rises in Yokohama and firm here on low grades, burlap markets strengthen with Calcutta up, and sport woolens along with fancy dress goods show better demand for early cutting.

New York Yokohama Calcutta

Wheat and grain prices in Toledo market report

Seed Toledo reports Wheat No 2 red at 1.53 1.54, Corn No 3 yellow 70% Ti% with oats No 2 white 4 44 and No 3 white 42 43. Barley 72 rye 87. Cloverseed cash domestic 22.99, imported 17.50, October 19.50 ask ed, December 16.50. Alsike cash to Timothy cash 3.45, September.

Toledo Alsike Timothy Cash

Poultry Prices Steady as Market Notes Dressed Chickens

New York June 3 report shows live poultry irregular and fowls by freight around 28 31, reason by freight 17. Dressed poultry remains steady with prices unchanged.

New York

Butter and car markets steady with modest price gains

Butter market remains steady with better grades up 4 cents. Fresh 92 score at 40, 91 at 39. Centralized car market steady with limited demand. Centralized 90 scores at 40, 89 at 38.

Chicago

Raw sugar futures hold steady amid small range

New York raw sugar prices remained unchanged at 4.14 cents a pound. Futures for July traded near 2.43 cents, September 2.56, December 2.69, January 2.73, and March 2.72 as a narrow trading band persisted.

New York

Cattle and Sheep Prices Show Mixed Midwest Trade

Livestock market report from Chicago on June 3 notes cattle receipts of 15 000 with fat steers and yearlings steady to weak and best matured steers around 10 60. Sheep receipts 16 000 with fat lambs and yearlings of better grade rising, but overall experience uneven demand and mixed prices across cattle, hogs, and sheep.

Chicago Howe Falie Idaho

League of Aviators Founded in Gay Paris

Paris June 3 The International League of Aviators received a formal luncheon at Clos Norman Bois de Boulogne hosted by Clifford Harmon and M Bathiat. The league aims to unite airmen across member countries and grant privileges while awarding trophies for notable feats. A special trophy and 16 000 francs prize will go to the airman with the year's most outstanding aerial achievement.

Paris International League of Aviators Clos Norman Bois de Boulogne Clifford Harmon Les Vielles Tiges M. Bathiat Las Vielles Tiges

Colleges Viewed Wedlock Schools in Ann Arbor

Miss Jean Hamilton, dean of women at the University of Michigan, argues colleges offer valuable training for women. She says work outside the home is essential and that higher education equips women for modern, varied careers while preserving cultural appeal.

Ann Arbor Mich Jean Hamilton University of Michigan United States

Rain Beats Drought as West Virginia Farmers Rejoice

SAND LICK West Virginia farmers rejoice after rainfall on Sunday May 104. Rev M Quesenberry preached at 11 o clock last Sunday morning. Mr and Mrs John Nicholls welcomed a son with mother and baby doing well. Locals drove to Gratton for all day singing and coed singing. Mae Batley visited her aunt.

M. Quesenberry John Nicholls Gratton Mae Batley

Local Social Notes Highlight Nearby Visits and Gatherings

Mrs. G H Taylor of Oney and Mrs J D Rice of Princeton hosted visits this past week with companions such as Shelton and Jane Ingram Bailey of Titnets traveling to visit sisters. Paul Bailey served as a post clerk at Pocahontas during a weekend trip. Mr and Mrs Tom Shrader shared a Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs E J Bailey.

G. H. Taylor Oney J. D. Rice Princeton Shelton Alecide Paul Bailey

Sharks Catching Firm Forms in London

A London company with capital near 250000 dollars is formed to catch sharks for commercial use. Sharks provide hides for boots and oil, meat, fertilizers, edible fins for Chinese glue, insulating substances, dye and polishing materials.

London

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