Labor code talk and strikes shape new US industrial policy
From Washington reports President Harding and Senator Borah plan to draft a code of industrial relations as strikes in the summer loom. They consider mediation and judicial bodies to settle labor disputes, balancing workers' rights with capital interests amid ongoing coal and textile frictions.
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Upright
Telegram
Washington
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Borth
Senate Committee On Labor
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Hardy
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Unaccepted Principles in Industrial Relations Debate
In Chicago on August 1 the wheat market rallied after a low price season as rural selling declined. Prices for wheat moved to about 1.05 to 1.08 a bushel with corn and oats showing gains amid hedging and weak export demand. Traders awaited labor situation developments while crop damage and Southwest reports boosted corn.
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Board of Trade
Amlexe
Market Prices Reported For Dairy Goods And Goods
The record gives figures on cheese and market milk specials with noted price ranges. It lists various grades and varieties including white and brown fancy cheese with cents per pound readings and related market notes.
Foreign exchange market records new high in marks trade
In New York on August 1 the German mark again dominated the foreign exchange market, posting a new high of 14 1 2 cents per hundred. Trading was quiet with only nominal changes from the previous day. Among minor exchanges strength appeared for Canada and Czechoslovakia, lifting rates to notable levels as the night quotation reached 29 12 tenths.
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N York
Yosterday
Canadia Lake
Caecho-teva
Market Opens Strong Amid Rail Strike News
New York August 1 early trading showed modest gains as hopes rose that President Harding's railroad dispute settlement plan might be accepted. By midday the market turned cautious with drops in motors tires and steel stocks amid contract awards and tight credit. Prices for rails remained firm while utilities and textiles showed mixed activity. call money hovered near 4 percent as banks funded withdrawals for dividends and interest.
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New York
Harding
Hich
Salling
Motors
Cnnounesmenta
Fur Sper City
Gorau
Sr. Pan
Life Insurance Reflects Improvement in Business
In August 1919 the life insurance market shows strong growth with policies sold totaling about $519 million monthly and 142,000 new policies written in June. Average policy value around $3,700 and 200 percent above prewar figures, reflecting improving business conditions despite recent fluctuations.
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Kadph F. Couch
Washington
United States
Department of Casimorne
Local Produce Market Report July Aug 1 1422 Prices Mixed
Market conditions show weak prairie and vegetable demand with mixed wholesale prices. Beans, beets, onions, and poultry vary as New Jersey New York supplies flood in. butter, meat, fruit, and grains show uneven strength and declines in several categories.
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Lima
New Jersey
New York
Cmrs
Cenyire
Copper and metals steady as prices tighten in New York notes
Copper shows steady support as market watchers note small gains alongside a firm lead and antimony presence. Electrolytic processes and regional demand appear to influence prices, while factory activity in East areas flags cautious optimism amid near term supply constraints.
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New York
Spoe
Ing
East
Aeil
Money market report from New York leads with easing call money
The August money market showed easier conditions as call money rates drifted lower. Closing bids and offers indicated modest declines, with bankers noting improved liquidity and varied acceptance of acceptances amid the trading day.
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Altia
Lo&m
Speculative Rail Bonds Rise Amid Market Strength
Trading on the New York Stock Exchange showed Liberty bonds and other rail related issues advancing to new highs for the year with several tiger and foreign issues also posting gains. Strength noted in Liberty 31-25 and Liberty 21-28 led to broad gains though uncertainty in German separation and municipal sectors influenced some pricing.
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New York Stock Exchange
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Rand
Texas
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Erie
San Francisco
Codas
Deringa
CURB MARKET NEWS HIGHLIGHTS NEW YORK SESSION
Curb market activity in New York shows mixed shifts with some steels and oils trading firmer While most prices hovered and late sessions featured limited gains Pacific and mining shares attracted attention but profits were trimmed Trading stayed constrained by cautious sentiment as commodities including petroleum and tin moved moderately New York phones and industrials showed resilience while others drifted or declined in a narrow range
General Motors Publicizes Broad Research Effort
General Motors issued a pamphlet to stockholders detailing a central Detroit laboratory driving research in engineering chemistry metallurgy dynamics and farm engineering. It notes consolidation of GM research in 1920 under the General Motors Research Corporation and describes a 1 000 foot long display map and a 24 acre tract near Perryton Ohio for field tests and demonstrations.
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Gener Motors
Viso
Incere General Mators
Research Mint
Renee Want
More Than & Adres
Purton
Ohio
Charla
Financial notes on preferred stocks and Durant motor plan
Financial notes report demand for bonds and preferred issues like Shell Union Oil 6 percent cumulative and 6.25 percent returns. Investors balk at uncertainty after a railroad strike caused stock waver. Durant Motor plans cap new stock sales and set August 5 as expiration for Durant installment offerings. Tarrant Corp outlines minimum and maximum subscriber limits with $24 monthly installments.
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Shell Union Oil
Corporation
Tarrant Corporation
New York
Durant Corporation
Durant Motore,Inc
Winchell Elected Remington President
New York reports L. Winchell elected president of Remington. August J B Ik Vinchel connected with Remington Typestriper Oo. Lipman et al. greeted him at the induction. Kendall resigns to take another post, with Walker and the board keeping the executive committee.
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New York
J.B. Ik Vinchel
Guy
Lipman
F. M. Kendall
Blishe Walker
Cow
The Great Money Lender With A Heart
An advertisement from Beneficial Phin offers cash to employed individuals up to 200 repayable in six to fifteen months at legal rates. It promises confidential, convenient service with quick decisions and courteous treatment. Contact Barnum 2-3-7-5, member of the Isrideeport Chamber of Commerce.
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