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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1934
Page
9
In a close duplicate game, South player A Moyse Jr of New York and partner Estelle Jaeger faced tough decisions to defeat a vulnerable contract. Through precise signals and ruffing in hearts, they outplayed West and earned a 500 point victory, with Jaeger misreading an opening bid as forcing.
The National Industrial Conference Board estimates 7,899,000 unemployed at end of May, down 50,000 from April and 5,304, or 40.2 percent, from March 1933. The board is a research group funded by large corporations. Illinois Central Railroad secures a $10 million loan from the Public Works Administration, with $8,745,376 slated for maintenance charged to gas.
The court in the Southern District of West Virginia on June 23 1934 orders a discharge hearing for the named bankrupt. A hearing is set for June 23 1934 at 10 in the forenoon in Bluefield and all known creditors or interested parties may appear to show cause why discharge should not be granted. The clerk will mail notices to all known creditors at their listed residences.
In the Southern District of West Virginia James William Dickenson of Blue Stone Mercer County seeks a full discharge from debts after being adjudged bankrupt on October 2 1933. The court orders a hearing July 28 1934 and directs notice to creditors by mail and publication.
The document states funds will be allocated to operating expenses over a span of thirty six months, with the total amount gradually entering the budget as the period progresses. This outlines a staged financial plan tied to ongoing operations.
New York June 26 stock market rose moderately as dividend news sparked buying. Santa Fe railroad declares a $2 common dividend, lifting its shares nearly three points and spurring interest in other dividend prospects. Overall volume rose to 616,090 shares with gains in U S Steel Bethlehem A M Buyers and American Rolling Mill.
New Yorks bond market showed a steady to firm tone as activity surpassed Tuesday with transfers totaling 10 785 000 in value. Government issues accounted for 2 700 000 of turnover while the Standard Statistics average for 60 domestic corporate bonds held at 86 3. Raw sugar remained unchanged with futures down. Notice to take Corporations details a chancery suit in Mercer Virginia involving Mortgage Security Option of America and several trustees with a scheduled taking of positions on a specified date.
New York report says cotton pods sold lightly for early deliveries today while bleached cottons sheets and pillow cases saw lower prices boosting new orders for July August shipments. Wool goods agents faced no disruption from upcoming strike while silk manufacturers weigh curtailment plans. Burlaps remained quiet and unchanged.
Chicago report lists butter prices with a range of steady to higher figures. Prices include 93 and 92 scores with percentages around 21 to 24 percent, alongside entries for carrots and other items in centralized markets.
Baltimore June 26 cattle and hog markets show steady to firm quotes. Cattle: calves 100 dollars per head. hogs 140 to 160 pounds 5.00 to 6.30. sows 275 to 550 pounds 2.00 to 4.40. sheep and lambs 400 steady with spring lambs 7.75 to 8.50. Prices vary by grade and weight across categories.
Lancaster Pennsylvania cattle and calves steady while stockers slow and buyers scarce. Calves at 7.00 for choice and 6.50 for fair. Hogs steady with yesterday at 169. Lambs down 50 with choice notes.
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