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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1934
Page
9
The market posted its strongest daily gain of the year led by big names American Telephone, Du Pont, and General Electric. Trading surged as the Dow advanced about 2.7 points, the busiest session since the spring, with investors shifting toward stocks and national issues.
New York poultry markets show crested poultry steady to firm with fresh turkey prices 13 to 19 per unit and other grades unchanged. Live poultry remains weak with broilers freight 48 to 50, fowls 12 to 15, express 1a to 15, roosters express 9, turkeys express 10 to 20. eggs and standards hold unchanged amid minor corrections and mixed color selections.
Livestock prices ease and hold with mixed shifts across hogs cattle and sheep. AP notes steady to higher bids on certain loads while lighter weights and boiler stock show declines. cattle and vealers command varied values across weights with buyers cautious and demand fluctuating in several regional markets.
The Associated Press reports a brisk upturn in second grade and speculative corporate issues in today’s bond market. High grade loans and government bonds were firm, but trading was quiet as buyers focused on low priced railroad, industrial and utility issues gaining one to two points. Transfers totalled 13,462,000 par value versus 10,382,000 Thursday. government stubs turnover was about 1,403,000 compared with 2,600,100 yesterday. Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific saw heavy turnover and rose about 1. A few other issues advanced one to two points. The foreign list was irregular. Final bonds: Tr amer Treasury and related issues noted.
Cincinnati report notes steady to mixed prices for apples, potatoes, and cheese with varied barrel and sack figures. New York and regional markets show unchanged egg prices and investment trust activity. Dow Industrials and broker quotes display minor shifts amid a busy trading day.
Trade trends show scrap-prize gains fading in Rome after a prolonged decline. In Youngstown scrap prices rise 35 cents to 133 per ton. Bids in Rome run about percent below packers’ asking prices as foundry demand weakens and glass production trims to fit softer native buying.
Chicago trading saw higher wheat as profits trimmed gains late in the session. Government crop reports tempered enthusiasm with a forecast near 100,000 bushels above private estimates, while corn and oats posted modest increases and provisions rose 10 to 18 cents.
New York market today saw curb stocks advance one to four points led by industrials and Midwest gains. Utilities oils and alcohols rose substantially as turnover surged to about 248000 shares, double average. Dow Chemical Davenport Hosiery Tetoek Stores and Guile Oil gained around four points.
A review of daily financial notes shows new financing plans for the coming week, revised earnings for Philadelphia Company for the year ending April 30, and the New York Federal Reserve gold statement. Gold imports from England and exports are listed, with the market noting a 4 cent rise per pound for copper labeled bite eagle as producers report code filings.
A terse listing shows commodity prices with mixed movement and daily ranges. It includes low and high values for several items, a Dec date reference, and general market volatility as reported by Associated Press.
Northwestern National Uice of Minneapolis reported May activity showing fifth consecutive month with over 45 million in new business. Other reports note General Motors truck deliveries, railway revenue readings, and sugar and textile market trends from Associated Press coverage.
Martin forfeited third place as DuPont defeated them 9 2 in Twilight league action at Laidley Field. Gregor scored on a fielder’s choice and Pilson advanced on Ware’s error, while Stover limited the Grace to five hits and runless innings until the ninth. Laing, Ware, Slater and Clendenin starred for Starcher with key hits and earlier errors by Martins led to the loss.
Cruickshank of Great Neck and Witly Cox of Brooklyn each surged in a late afternoon stretch as Walter Hegen chipped in to keep pace with the "lying Scot" Cruickshank. Cox shot 75 to reach 146, while Hegen totaled 155 to reach the 54-survivor cut, and Paul Ranyan dropped from title contention with a 78 in a day of costly mistakes.
Powell accuses league leadership of weakness after a 2 4 loss to Beckley and unresolved protest via wire to Dally. Senators head to game three against the Springfield Pirates in Charleston after arriving night. Joe Whit Jock joins Charleston at third base, prompting Laveta Marshall’s release. Bill Cox and Frank McDonald also depart as roster moves continue.
New York June radio program updates list ship bell ceremony for Canterbury warship at Canterbury Cathedral, overseas transmission to WZNEC, and a mix of sports events including the Belmont Stakes and National Open golf. Various stations like WEAF CBS WABC and NBC present concerts, university events, and a broad lineup from Princeton to Chicago.
A mixed batch of league results and upcoming games from the American Association and International League. St Louis and Cleveland split in a Midwest clash while New York, Philadelphia, Boston and Chicago rallied in other belated matchups. Standings show Detroit, New York, Chicago, and Brooklyn chasing early-season leads with several rain-delayed bets pending.
Reds secure their tenth victory as umpires Quigieg and another official manage the game. Detailed actions and late-game moments are described on the continuation page.
Davis, rookie right hurler from Azusa, stops the Giants for a 3 to 7 Philadelphia triumph in the opener. Batters include tall Philadelphia hits and errors by Cr Kol, with Rusie and Moore among New York pitchers. Errors and runs tallied for both sides as Davis earns the win.
Dodgers defeated the Boston Braves 6 to 1 at Brooklyn as Van Mungo limited the Braves to four hits and earned his eighth win of the season. He pitched hitless from the second inning through the ninth, while Brooklyn's offense totaled six runs on 12 hits.
In a packed box seat behind the big club’s dugout, Charleston faced ARHO Al AS HOA Layne and a flurry of hits as Grieshop pitched seven innings. Cobb Niedergall Pavlovic led a string of base hits with three, while Grieshon, Meyers, and others contributed. Helmick earned the win as the team left 7 on base.
Kelly Cubs are requested to depart for Port from practice this afternoon at three o'clock at Kelly field. The Cubs will play Ravenswood at Ravenswood Sunday.
Springfield extended its winning streak to eight with a 0 win over Beckley. Pitcher John Connelly earned his fifth consecutive win and second straight shutout, as manager Al Devormet confronted Pittsburgh lefty Lefty Chelnut amid a mound fracas in the eighth inning.
A fragmented notice from June 3 appears to reference a market event under the title Der heevelatad Praes. Readable fragments suggest a small local listing or brief market item with limited details. The text lacks clear names, places, or dates beyond the generic reference to June 3.
A fragment on classified rates and ad handling outlines how ads are placed and printed. It mentions box numbers, responses via mail, non use of postage, and selections by advertisers, with references to a Garret office and ad manager.
Public ad against Marcelline Potterfield also known as Marceline Field to satisfy judgments on real estate. Claimants must file by June 29, 1934 at Kanawha Banking Building Charleston WV. Also dissolution notice for Ormon Virginia Corp adjourning charter and surrender of corporate franchise.
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