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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1937

Page

11

Market Leaders Drift in Trading Despite Mixed Signals

Market closes with modest gains and losses as traders weigh cautious outlooks. Weakness in some names contrasts with gains in utilities and industrials while futures provide some support. Notable moves include declines in American War Works and Conrelidsted Edison and mixed activity in Kennecott and Montgomery wards.

New York Rica Chenges California Fan Neueda Ispre van Nieet American War Works Edison Auecends Kennecott Sannh Nottuck Montgomery Ware Deara DuPeok Ee Steel

Waters Mirror the Moonlit World in Quiet Song

A brief, poetic sketch contrasts nightfall lake imagery with a distant, luminous lagoon and a single, mysterious explanation for the phenomenon. The passage blends lyrical observation with a cryptic note on an Associated Press dispatch about market and fiscal figures, including July receipts and expenditures. It notes cotton prices and textile demand in New York as well.

Associated Press New York Burien Transcel

Transportation schedule notes jittery, fragmented times

Fragmented timetable details list scattered arrival and departure times from multiple points, with erratic punctuation and unclear station names. The item also cites varying prices and a market update referencing crude oil grades and district quotes, all in a rough OCR style.

Markets Glance Market Summary From June Market Snapshot

NEW YORK, June 7. Stocks fall as steel and copper backslide while bonds show mixed price trends. Curb market shows easy to fractional losses with broad selling, foreign exchange mixed with francs and sterling down. Cotton eases on favorable weather and general selling, sugar down on weak spot demand, coffee steady with trade covering positions.

New York

Grain Futures Slide Sharply Amid Market Panic

Grain and provisions fell as corn tumbled four cents amid extreme market conditions. Traders reported broad losses across grain markets with prices hitting new low records and buyers rushing to cover positions.

Chicago

Fragmentary Grain Prices From A 19th Century Market Note

A garbled OCR record lists various grain prices and lots, including wheat, oats, timothy, clover and haled fodder. Mentions No. 1 and No. 2 cuts with quantities and prices, but the details are incomplete and obscured.

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Raw auger and Puerto Rico freight reports mix in futures

Reports from New York reveal quiet shifts in raw auger prices and Puerto Rico freight sales for land shipments. Futures show irregular moves with small net declines and limited wholesale price index adjustments, while butter and other staples in Chicago show mixed activity and muted gains.

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Market Recovers Slightly as Treasury Notes Demand Wanes

New York reports Treasury note maturities and interest offerings failed to sway sentiment. Traders remained indifferent as prices in the hand market crept higher amid cautious demand and mixed reactions to new financings. Turnover reached 85.9 million dollars with total government issues under $200,000. Electric and rail stocks showed gains as investors shifted toward higher yielding issues, while rail and finance shares moved on tentative footing. The recent New Haven issues advanced while others like Chesapeake and Ohio benefited from improved traction.

Tresay New York Treasury Notte Mosquarters Mecain Flor Milnelaell Ivan Chesapeake & Ohio Maven

Poultry Prices and Varieties in New York Market Report

The item lists assorted poultry categories with assorted prices and weights including Leghorn, turkeys, ducks, and chickens. It mentions regional origins such as Northwestern Western and Pacific and references various pack sizes and premium marks across breeds and ages.

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Foreign Exchange Market Report Amid Dollar Valuation Flows

The Auspcinted Presai reports a $2,408,007 shipment valued in pounds and other currencies seen in the English markets today. Cable quotes and francs, marks, and lire shown. notable rates include France 4 mand 4398 and Italy 3264, with Germany and Holland figures also noted for freight and travel.

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Radio Highlights and Network Listings Across Stations

Readable radio schedule items list program names, orchestras, and hosts across WEAF WHAQ KYW and others. It includes news periods, vocal variety, orchestras, talent rosters, and late evening performances with numerous named acts and times.

Live Stock Prices and Movements Across Markets

Live stock figures from Chicago and Pittsburgh show hogs at 12 000 head with 3 000 direct market, cattle 13 000 with 1 600 calves, and sheep around 3 500 head. Prices shifted with hogs and cattle generally steady to lower, vealers strong, and lambs up in places, reflecting market demand and seasonal shifts.

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Bank Stock Slump Across Harta and Co in Mixed Markets

Financial brief notes banks and metals in a troubled session. Harta Upiam and Co report pressure on equities while copper and tin show uneven moves. Prices cited include copper at 14.00 spot and 14.30 export, tin around 25 to 48, and antimony near 14.7 percent. Local exchanges and regional quotes reflect a cautious tone amid mixed demand.

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Cincinnati Produce Price List Sparks Dense Trade Notes

The Associated Press column from Cincinnati lists butter tub prices 32 and 33 cents, creamery stock discounts of 2 cents per pound, and assorted dairy items near term. It includes references to stock numbers and various ungraded goods, reflecting market activity and commodity quotes in a crowded, snapshot format.

Cincinnati

Three Men Held to County Grand Jury

Three men Henry Woodruff Hubert Clair and Mason Clair were held to the grand jury yesterday by Judge Cyrus W Hall in municipal court. Fred Harpold charged with driving while drunk was fined 25 dollars and had license revoked for six months. John Randolph charged with reckless driving forfeited a 25 dollar bond. Fines of 10 dollars each were imposed on Daniel Kidd D E Campbell and Ernest Toard. Nine men charged with gambling forfeited 5 dollar bonds. Total fines and costs collected in municipal court yesterday 449 dollars 55 cents.

Henry Woodruff Hubert Clair Mason Clair Cyrus W. Hall Fred Harpold Rix John Randolph Daniel Kidd D. E. Campbell Ernest Toard

Curb Market Declines on Dull Trading Activity

New York June market reports show a lethargic curb exchange with most issues dropping in price as trading volume sinks to its lowest level in nearly two years. Notable moves include Niles-Telmont-Pond and Newmont Minting, while Aluminum Co and Internation Petroleum also weakened. Total shares traded reached about 140,000, the strongest since July 1, 1938.

Associated Prin New York June Tan

Politician McGrady Sought as Prohibition Alcohol Czar

Labor Secretary candidate Ed McGrady, amid similar bids from jet set distillers, weighs a major switch to lead the industry. He travels to Geneva for a three week labor conference, while allies urge rejection of the offer as chaotic rivalries swirl among distillers and officials debate relief spending.

Ed McGrady Bie Mquor Distillers Forbes Morgan Roosevelt Toatmanier Jim Farley Hugh Johnson Charles Michelson McGrady U. S Geneva Philco Radio Company North Carolina Lindsay Werren Pennsylvania Robert G. Allen Rep Strovich Tam Manyie WPA Alexander Williams

Chief of Police Dies in Wheeling Hospital

J. Reeves, chief of Wellsbury police, died today after hospitalization in Wheeling. He previously served one term as deputy sheriff of Bronke County.

Wheeling Jesse Reeves Wellsbury Bronke County

Pittsburgh Produce PITT annual market notes

Market ledger from Pittsburgh area shows dairy and produce items with mild activity. Notable entries include apples, cheese, butter, ducks, and cream products traded or listed with varying prices. Regional coverage spans southern Ohio, northern Ohio, and New York connections, reflecting wholesale demand and ongoing steady activity.

PITT Aera Hep Ohio Veritas New York

Kerosene Burns Fatal to Seven Year Old Boy

Albert Harless Jr. seven of near Hamlin died at Charleston hospital yesterday from burns after a kerosene lamp exploded at his home. An elder sister was burned to death in the explosion and the father also suffered burns and was treated at the hospital.

Albert Harless, Jr Hamlin Charleston Hospital

Mine Inapector to Visit Old Home in Scotland

Robert Lilly of the state department of mine Inapece tor will return to his Scottish home after 26 years for a six week visit. A banquet at Oak Hill by the New River mining Institute honored him, presenting a $200 check in appreciation of his services.

Scotland Robert Lilly State Department of Oak Hill New River Mining Institute Lilly

High tech hotel plans and lavish travel hints

Writings recount a Wilmington Delaware hotel praised for gadgets like mail room flash lights and automatic bath water, while New York prepares a 480 room rival in the East 20s with bed desk dictation and private radio under pillows. Prices start at 325 a day for suites.

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