This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1934
Page
14
The market showed cautious optimism as trading balanced on potential favorable developments. Analysts noted activity in shares tied to Standard Oil and Atlantic Refining, with attention to earnings reports and sector-wide momentum amid tentative gains.
Market notes from the Associated Press report a mixed close with oil stocks blocking gains and refiners signaling price shifts. Cattle and hog markets show varied results across Baltimore Lancaster and New York sections with steady to lower quotes.
The piece recalls Confederate officer ranks with Robert E. Lee and Albert Sidney Johnston, noting May 1861 appointments, and cites a sworn statement by parties involved. It also mentions a 1887 Toledo meat market cartoon headlined by a chicken that roved and was bought by George E. Meyers, kept alive about 16 days.
By The Associated Press Derby City cattle market reports show mixed prices across classifications. Steers bulls cows and heifers range with top values around 9.28 for select steers and midpoints near 4.00 to 6.00 for common cows, while hogs and sheep display varying quotes with leaner grades weakening and prime cuts holding firmer.
A dated market snapshot reports bank stocks tied to Hardy Upthac and several trusts, with meager activity in fleece and blood wool commodities. It notes modest gains in cotton goods and a dampened coffee market as European demand and spot tones influence prices.
Bonds displayed further firmness with modest gains and some losses tempering optimism. Trading volume rose to 12.521 million pay value from 10.809 million yesterday as demand for federal securities increased. Liberty bonds and Treasury issues show varied quotations and prices across different maturities.
Grain and provisions traded lower as drought discomfort spread, with wheat down about 2 to 3 cents, oats off a penny or more, and barley and corn also easing. Price shifts varied by region with Toledo track quotations showing wheat and corn up slightly on the day.
The Pittsburgh dispatch notes fluctuating demand across fruits vegetables and meats. Prices listed include New York Baldwins 1.60 to 1.75 per bushel, tomatoes 2.00 to 2.80, peaches and apples varied, potatoes around 1.24 to 1.50, and poultry and dairy rates with cheese steady and hogs dressed at 21 per hundred.
The Associated Press reports New York June 6 on commodity price indices and investment fund activity. Data shows a December base of 16 staple commodities with a 1924 average of 790.3, alongside figures for daily high and low, prior day changes, and fund dividend shares involving investors and inventors in the market.
New York market notes show poultry prices steady with various items listed. Creeds and chicken grades hold. mixed lots and standard merchandised products show minor shifts. White and Brown eggs unchanged. Bond and industrial averages appear in Dow Jones table with minor movements.
Dorothy Dix cautions couples to consider pre-nuptial contracts covering alimony and child custody to deter revenue-driven marriages. She argues such agreements could reduce divorces, prevent alimony disputes, and deter graft, noting both spouses may gain from clear terms while highlighting risks of flashy wealth and family tensions. The piece follows with market notes on copper, iron, zinc, and antimony.
The state supreme court will hold decision day next Tuesday and adjourn for the summer later this week. Decisions include John Laing of Charleston vs State Tax Commissioner Pred I Fox seeking to restrain tax collection for 1833. This term has been the heaviest, with 190 written decisions completed.
For several hours yesterday Route 60 between Charlveton and Huntington faced a 95 mile detour when the bridge over the Guyandotte river at Barboursville broke. A heavy road repair truck caused the fracture around four o clock, and repairs by Charleston Automobile Association men were completed about four.
The June 6 radio schedule lists Ardmore and other venues through Saturday with broadcasts on WEAF NBC WABC CBS and WJZ. Major features include a Karl Gopota performance and a Women’s Symphony in Chicago, plus classical and popular music programs across stations and times.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.