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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1931

Page

14

Market Reversal Sparks Sharp Stocks Rally After Oversold Turn

New York June 3 Stocks surged from a deep downward trend as optimism returned with news that government opposition to Standard Oil of New York Vacuum could fade and banks cut margin demands to 20 percent. Leading gains included U S Steel Consolidated Gas New York Central American Can Dupont and many others with Auburn adding 42 points.

New York New York Central American Can Dupont National Biacuit Public Service of New Jersey American Tobacco Woolworth North American General Motors General Electric Loew's Baltimore and Ohio Pennsyl- Canadian Pacific Sears Roebuck American Telephone Union Pacific Auburn Middle Western Oee U 9

Bond rally lifts many issues in late session

The bond market rallied in the second half of trading with closing levels on active issues irregularly higher. Gains were strongest for rail bonds and extended to industrial, foreign and public utility obligations, though many issues in these groups remained uneven.

New York

Hancock Investments and Indian Territory Market Notes

Fragmentary financial items list Hancock Investments in Bluefield West Virginia and Isencu American Coal Co with shares. Market closes show prices 65.00 52.08 125.00 and mention Allens Grocery. Mentions Trust shares and a June close in Indian Territory with a June 3 deadline or event.

Isencu American Coal Co Steal Back Coal & Coke Crystal Block Ascenke Sacs Allens Grocery . Ndamenta DB Essseues Vanes

Market irregularity seen as upturn ends

The final prices reached after the upturn appeared left the list looking irregular at the close. Chase Securities offers $5,000,000 of West Virginia 4 percent and 31 percent bonds maturing from one to twenty five years.

West Virginia Chase Securities Corporation

New York Money Markets Report June 3

Call money steady at 1 percent for all maturities including 60 days 1 1 2 percent for 3 to 4 months and 5 to 6 months 14 1 percent. Prime commercial paper quoted at 24 72 percent and bankers acceptances unchanged.

New York Prime

Treasury Receipts and Expenditures for June 1

Treasury receipts for June 1 totaled 6 041 462.35 dollars, expenditures 9 978 909.39 dollars, leaving a balance of 36 122 866.91 dollars. Customs receipts added 1 587 103.17 dollars.

Washington Treasury

Foreign exchange rates and demands listed by region

New York on June 3 reports irregular foreign exchanges with Britain quotes in dollars and other nations in cents. The list shows Britain demand 4.869/15 and 60 day bills 4847/16, France 3.91% and 3.9113/16, Italy 5.23% and 5.25% with many country demands including Belgium 13.62% and Germany 23.73% and Switzerland 19.40 and Argentina 30.26 and Mexico City gold peso 49.40.

New York Great Britain France Italy Belgium Germany Holland Norway Sweden Denmark Switzerland Spain Portugal Greece Poland Czechoslovakia Jugoslavia Austria Rumania Argentine Brazil Tokyo Shanghai Montreal Mexico City Inland Steel Adama Express Johna-Manville Scene Rumley Kansas City Southern Kelvinator Alleg Corpn Kennecott Copper Allied Eee Owen Eee Owen Nece Meres Louisville and Nash Gaa Elec Ludlum American Steel Fdy McKeesport McKesson and Mack Trace Mathieson Am Armour Armour Miami Atlantic Atchison, T S. F. Ry. Coast Line Missouri Kans Tex Aviation Corpn Ene Ewe Baldwin Loco Nat Distillers Balto Ohio Pow. and Light Beat Nevada Bendix Aviation Y. Central Bethlehem Steel Norfolk and Western Barnsdall “A North Amer S Borden North American Co Brooklyn-Union Gas Otis Eley Briggs Mfg Calif Packard Motors Calumet Arizona Pan-Amer Pet Paramount Publix Penick Snd Ford Cerro de Pasco Penney, J. C Encasenqseeoe Blo Chesapeake Corpu Pennsylvania R Pac Prairie Pipe Line Chicago Northwestern Proctor and Gamble Chicago R. I Lic Service N. J Chrysler Eee Owen Colorado Fuel and Iron Il Weep LM Devind Nonneceneze Renennes Commonwealth and South Th Radio Corpn Col. Gas Radio Kelth Orpheum Wee Wee Nne Remington Rand Ercia Credit Reo Motors Oo Een Ennwen Wewnwee Commercial Solvents Republic Steel Eewenee Uy Congoleum Nairn Si Reynolds Metals Continental Insurance Seaboard Air Line Continental Motors Sears Roebuck Continental Oil Shell Union Oil Crucible Steel Simmons Bed Eee Curtiss-Wright Sinclair Oi Davison Chemical Southern Calif Ediso Delaware and Hudson Drug. Inc Southern Pacific Enews du Pont Southern Railway Eee Eastman Kodak Standard Oil N. J. Meee Erie Een General Asphalt Eee Wee Enn Ene General Electric Transamerica Corp Generalee Underwood Elliott Een Eee General A Union Carbi Eee General Pub. Service General Ry Signal Tee United Aircraft - Eeewenn Gillette Safety United Carbon Glidden Co United Corpp United Gas Impr Graham Paige Raamewas Great Northern Grigsby Grunow Utilities Power and Ties Goodyear Tire Eeeeeereereene Vanadium Steel Wee Gulf States Steel Virginia and Caro, Chem Hayes Body Wabash Hershey Chee Ward Baking Houdaille Hershey Houston Oil Warner Pictures Hudson Motors Warren Broge Wesson Oil Ween Hupp Motors Illinois Central Western Maryland Western Union Westinghouse Harvester Westinghouse Eloc International Shoe Ee Willys-Overland Woolworth Worthington Pump Od Youngstown Sheet and Tube

Butter Prices Fall on Weak Demand at Chicago Market

Butter prices slipped amid selling pressure in Chicago on June 3. Receivers were willing to sell, with fresh 92 score entries showing varied bids around 23 to 28 cents and multiple scores reported in the 90s, reflecting muted buying interest.

Chicago

New York Poultry Prices Reported For June

New York poultry market update lists dressed irregular chickens at 28 38 and 25 37 for frozen, live poultry firm with broilers by express 20 37 and fowls freight 21 24. Roosters freight 13, steady overall, with mixed colors and regular packed lots averaging 1914 20 for heavy, 18% 19 for extra, 16% 17 for first grade.

New York Express U. S Baldwins Alabama Mississippi Texas Maine Green Mountains North South Carolina

Egg prices steady in Cincinnati market report

Eggs in Cincinnati June 3 show quiet, steady activity with extras at 1542, firsts 1444, seconds 14, nearby ungraded 15. The brief market note records small price variations for different grade eggs.

Cincinnati

Sugar Prices Steady as New York Market Closes

New York sugar market quiet with prices unchanged. Early raw futures losses recovered in later trading as about 18,100 tons sold. July 1.16, September 1.24, December 1.32, January 1.34, March 1.40, May 1.47. Refiners raise list prices by 10 points to 4.45 for fine granulated.

New York

Wheat Prices Collapse After Farm Board Ends Support

Chicago grain markets reacted as U S government sponsored wheat buying ended. June delivery contracts fell sharply with Minneapolis and Duluth seeing large losses and Chicago reporting new low price records. Wheat closed down as corn and oats also moved variably and provisions varied.

Chicago Uncle Sam Atlas United States Federal Farm Board Farm Board Aliie Minneapolis Duluth

New York Exchange Quotations and Market Briefs

N Y Stock Exchange updates and quotations for major commodities including cotton and grains. Brief values from Chicago Board of Trade and New York Cotton Exchange reflect current trading activity as of the region.

New York Cotton Exchange Chicago Board of Trade

Cotton goods and textiles show varied activity in New York markets

Cotton goods sold more freely in retail channels this week while primary markets were moderately active and prices eased. Burlaps stayed easy in local markets and raw silk opened barely steady. May mill deliveries exceeded expectations as silk and rayon yarns gained demand and wool goods remained moderately requested with fall‑wear showing modest uptick.

New York

Toledo Grain Prices on Track as Wheat and Corn Hold

Cash grain on track in Toledo Ohio with Wheat No 1 red 76 77 No 2 red 75 76 Corn No 2 yellow 56 57 No 3 yellow 54 55 Seeds in warehouse not changed.

Toledo Ohio

Pittsburgh Produce Prices and Freight Rates Summary

Produce prices listed for fruits vegetables and dairy across several states. Includes onions cabbages potatoes butter and poultry with per unit costs and quality grades. notes steady or unchanged markets and regional supply specifics.

Baltimore Livestock Prices and Receipts Report

Baltimore market on June 3 lists Castle receipts across categories with steers bulls cows and heifers priced from 2.00 to 7.50 per unit. Sheep lambs hogs calves and related items show receipts and bid ranges including spring lambs 9.75 to 10.25 and heavies 6.00 to 6.65 with lower marks for roughs and light pigs.

Baltimore Castle

Pittsburgh Livestock Prices From June Market Report

Pittsburgh livestock auction report dated June 3 notes hogs selling mostly 15 higher with light weights 130-160 lbs at 6.50 to 6.75 per cwt and 160-200 lbs at 6.60 to 6.80. Cattle and calves show mixed gains with steers 900-1,300 lbs at 6.25 to 6.75 and cows 3.50 to 5.00. Sheep market around steady with lambs 8.75 to 11.00 for light weights and yearlings 6.00 to 7.50 in the mid ranges.

Pittsburgh U. 8 Chicago U. S Idaho

Chicago Livestock Market Report Highlights Stronger Beef and Pork Prices

Chicago cattle and hog prices show broad strength with gains of 25 to 100 cents for various classes. Hogs reach top quotes around 6.30 per hundredweight for 180-250 lb and strong demand supports light weights and sow categories. Cattle see mixed to higher values across steer and heifer grades, with yearlings and vealers showing active buyers as lambs and sheep close steady to firm. Grass and Idaho lambs top near 10.60 with other lambs around 9.00 to 10.60.

Owes Media to Choice 1 in Weight Report

A fragmented line notes financial terms with figures 6.00 8.00 and 1.7543.00, listing weights 90 160 lbs and common 100 2.00. It references owed media to choice 1 with unspecified context and multiple monetary values.

May Auto Registrations Break Records In Wayne County

AP reports May passenger car registrations in Wayne County Michigan Detroit area climbed to the highest level since June last year, rising 18.4 percent over April. Copper prices hold at 8 cents a pound, a new domestic low. Steel trends show ingot output dipping, with Iron Age and Steel noting continued gradual recession and 40 percent capacity use. Prime western zinc hits 3.20 cents a pound, a fresh low since 9%.

Wayne County Mich Detroit SteelThe Weekly Steel Stee East St. Louie

Curb Market Climbs as Oil Issues Lead Gains

New York June 3 curb market gains led by oil stocks with broad advances across the sector. Vacuum surged after a government stance on its 900 million merger with Standard of New York. General Petroleum rose on a when issued basis. Other notable moves included Aluminum of America up 19% and Parker Rustproof 9% with several utilities and chemicals also advancing.

New York Oila Vacuum Vacuum and Standard of New York General Petroleum Company Standard of Indiana Gulf Humble Saxet Cities Service Imperial General Petroleum Standard of Ohio American Gas Brazillian Traction Consolidated Gas Baltimore Fantern Utilities Associctes Aluminum of America Parker

Railroad chairman chosen as Powell resigns July first

Kenneth D. Steere is elected chairman of the board of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroad to replace Thomas C. Powell, who resigns effective July 1. R. Whitaker, president of the Amamada Lead company, says operations will be suspended and property closed on June 30. Ernest T. Wer, chairman of National Steel, just back from Europe.

New York Kenneth D. Steere Chicago and Eastern Ilinoie Railroad Thomas C. Powell R. Whitaker Ahamada Lead Company Ernest T. Wer National Steel Corporation Europe

Economic Optimism Amid Telecommunication Growth Across Regions

Weir noted optimism rises as alarms show progress toward solutions. Marshall F. Sampsell reported a 66,3847 increase in telephone units this quarter, totaling 511,004 across 25 states. Roth Stores, Inc. stock under receivership resumed trading, with New York securities officials guiding reorganization amid Atlantic Public Utilities receivership in Chicago.

Marshall F. Sampsell Associated Telephone Utilities New York Carbex Committee On Securities Roth Stores, Inc

United Holy Church Choir Rehearsal and Meetings

The United Holy church announces 8 o clock choir rehearsal led by O M MacGue and an 8 o clock men's club meeting. The Rev Mrs M L Glenn delivered a message at Princeton West Virginia. A Women's Home Missionary Society meeting is set for 3 pm at the church. Mr and Mrs Connolly plan a Tampa trip to British West Indies. Bethel A M E Junior choir rehearsal Thursday at 6 30 pm at church.

United Holy Church Choir Mra. M. L. Glenn The United Holy Church O. M.macgue M. L. Glenn Princeton W. Va Woman's Home Missionary Society Dana Downs Q. A. Connolly Bluefield Tampa Fla British West Indies Mr. Connolly Professor Connolly Bluefield State Teachers’ College Harry Neal

Children Day Program Rehearsal At Bethel A M E

Sunday school prepares for the Chil dren's day program with a Thursday evening rehearsal at 7 30 p m at Bethel A M E Church.

Bethel A. M. E

Suspicion Over Husband’s Meals Sparks Witty Exchange

A Sydney society quip notes a wife jokes about her husband’s meals when she is rarely home. The friend questions how he eats, and the wife replies that she had the same thought recently, reflecting domestic irony in Smith’s Weekly.

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