Wall Street in Turbulent Day as Crop News Drives Markets
The day saw wide price oscillations with a general decline early, then a strong rally led by high priced rail stocks. The government crop report hinted at record corn and near record wheat, while fears about Russian exports and global grain supplies influenced sentiment and driven gains in the market.
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Grain reports at noon shift favors U S markets
New York Aug 10 traders welcomed the noon release of the government grain crop report. By 1 15 p m wheat futures had fallen a penny per bushel on bearish crop data while corn steadied after previous over discounts.
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Wheat futures ease after bearish government report
Ennis and Stoppani report Chicago grain notes with Sept wheat at 83% to 84% and May at 85% to 86% while oats and corn show firmness amid narrow trading. Wheat weakened on the government report despite initial strength as shorts covered and locals bought reluctantly.
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State Mutual
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Dividends Payable List for Aug-Oct from Major Firms
Greene Consolidated Copper Company pays bi monthly dividend at 4 percent in August. National Biscuit Company issues quarterly dividends at 1 percent for preferred in August and 1 percent for common in October 14. American Railway Company declares quarterly dividends at 1 percent with payment on September 15.
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National Biscuit Company
American Railway Company
Whiting Recounts Two Other Extraordinary Periods
A brief note references Whiting and mentions that it would eventually be ranked alongside two other extraordinary periods.
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Copper Range declines as market waits on movement
Disappointment marked the Copper Range situation with traders noting a potential continuation of the battle due to one large holder controlling 100,000 shares. Range opened at 72, dipped to 70 3 4, closed weak at 76 1 2 while nearby copper stocks remained quiet in sympathy.
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Boston Market Bonds and Stocks Listing Summary
Assessment paid and instalment paid noted. Ex rights listed. Total sales report shows 27 735 shares of listed stocks, 388 000 dollars in bonds, 5 546 shares of unlisted stocks, and 3 240 rights.
New York Bonds Close Mixed Amid Varied Yields
Closing bond prices listed for Aug 9 and Aug 10 show mixed moves across U S government, railroad, utilities, and corporate issues. Notable entries include US 4s at 104, MKT 4s at 102, and Nor Pac 4s around 106 with several issues around the 90s to mid-100s, reflecting uneven sentiment in fixed income.
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Oregon's Hero in Retirement
Rear Admiral Charles Edgar Clark, a Navy general board member famed for piloting the Oregon around Cape Horn in the Spanish American War, is placed on the retired list on his 62nd birthday. The Lake Mansfield Trout Club hosted a dinner and reception for him and his family at Lake Mansfield where they summer. Clark was born in Bradford Vermont, son of James Dayton Clark and Mary Sexton.
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City Sued Over Laundry Bill and Unpaid Wages
William A. Sims alleging 13 years of unpaid laundry work at $2 weekly plus wages for his discharge from Police Station 6 asks the Superior Court for reinstatement and a writ of mandamus. Sims, Civil War veteran and G A R member, says city officers gave no pay for laundry and other services by his wife and that successors now receive $2 per day.
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Wescott
New York Sun to Study Boston Ancients at Albany Field Day
The New York Sun notes Boston Ancients and Honorables will hold an October field day in Albany with about 600 patriots led by the Fifth Infantry Band and New York's Tenth Regiment. They will parade in Albany then visit Lake George Adirondacks and Catskills, followed by a banquet with Governor Higgins and staff.
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Officer Tried in Graft Case
Rockland Aug 10 After exhaustive evidence against ex Policeman Joseph W Robinson of Abington accused of taking money from illegal liquor sellers warned of raids Judge Edson reserved decision The government witnesses included Arthur De Forrest Mansfield and James F Curley E H Fenno and John W Pike De Forrest testified of dealings with Robinson and protection payments De Forrest said he paid James F Foley to pass funds to Robinson Foley testified to receiving money and paying it to Robinson from six to eight others in town
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Golden State Limited Derailed near Columbus Junction Iowa
The Rock Island west bound Colorado train known as the Golden State Limited derailed one mile west of Columbus Junction Iowa. Three coaches left the track and were overturned injuring Charles Ackerman of Chicago who was badly bruised by a fallen chair car. Seventeen or eighteen passengers were aboard the affected cars and service diverted via Milwaukee Junction.
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Jamaica sues tax collector Howe over delinquent taxes
Legal papers have been filed in Brattleboro Vermont in a case brought by the town of Jamaica against Dr J Howe tax collector. The town through its treasurer alleges delinquent tax collection totaling 134 dollars and that the case will be tried at the September term of Windham County Court.
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