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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1929

Page

13

Trading Registers New Low Record

Stock prices drifted to new lows as trading was quiet and uneven. The Associated Press index edged up to another record high in parts while leaders of steel, utilities, and power shares rallied on dividends and earnings. many traditional favorites saw declines and near-term doubt lingered on the market outlook.

Brew York SpuSye Arading Tomewnal Ealler Rove Sdvancs F Singaus Domuntaien Tewe American Water Works Standard Gas and Electric Berverce New Jersey Commonwealth Power Fedst and Traction American Power and Light Awhure Auta Auburn Avia Fielechmann Warren Brothers Swen Snares New York Central Ouls Stass Sheffield Willys Overland Universal Leaf Tobacco

Live Stock Prices and Receipts From Pittsburgh Market

United States Department of Agriculture reports livestock prices and receipts in Pittsburgh. Heavies and medium cattle show varying values up to about 19.95 for high grades. cows and bulls range from roughly 7.75 to 11.90. Sheep receipts total 14,860 with slow trade. lambs and ewes offer mixed values, feeder families listed at around 12.00.

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Sugar Market Report Signals Narrow Movements in New York

Sugar market shows no price gap in raw sugar with near term prices in Philippines nearby at 3.48 and July 1 shipment at 3.49 to refiners. Refined sugar steady at 5.00. Wheat and corn prices mixed. US grain markets show slight activity with no clear trend and shipments and balances variably reported in Toledo and Pennsylvania.

New York Bains Philippines Telede Grate Toledo

Bank Clearings in Charleston See Large Daily Total

Bank clearings in Charleston rose to 792, 734.38 reported through the local clearing house association yesterday. Secretary of Ge... noted figures and financial activity in the region.

Charleston Locsi Clearing House Association Af Giretnies

Bond Market Sluggishness Lifts Some Convertibles

The bond market ends with small gains on select issues as a general lack of confidence weighs on prices. Convertibles and secondary issues show late progress while high grade tests, utilities, and industrials display irregular movement. Treasury certificates hold a light premium and foreign markets remain uninteresting.

New York Chesapeake & Ohio Generals United States

Coal Pioneer Returns To West Virginia

Morgantown reports Alexander H. Walt, early Scott's Run coal campaigner, has moved back to Morgantown. He opened the first mine and shipped coal from Scott's Run, later expanding transport routes by water, tramway, and railroad. His mining ventures grew, he retained acreage, and he returned to occupy his old home after residing in Baltimore since 1921.

Morgantown Scott's Run Alexander H. Walt Twit Monongahela River Pittsburgh Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Monongahela Railroad Brownsville Ming Ballmate

Foreign Exchange Rates Reported in New York

New York June 12 AP reports foreign exchange rates with Great Britain demand and several cable quotes. Cables show key rates for France Belgium Germany Holland Norway Sweden Denmark Switzerland Greece Poland Slovakia Yugoslavia Romania and Tokyo with varied percentages and 30 to 60 day bills.

New York Great Britain France Belgium Germany Holland Norway Sweden Denmark Switzerland Greece Poland Slovakia Jugoslavia Rumania ArmenthaUiat Tokyo Sharghal Montreal

Produce Market Pittsburgh June 1 report

United States Department of Agriculture notes moderate demand for produce in Pittsburgh. Cabbage prices around 1.25 per 26 crate, onions dull at 1.65 per bushel, potatoes No 1 Michigan at 2.00 and Maine at 2.15 to 2.99, Virginia and Carroll stock figures unclear.

Pittsburgh United States Department of Agriculture Ohio Texas Michigan Maine Virginia

Markets Hold Steady in Dry Goods Trade

New York June 17 reports show cotton goods markets quiet and unchanged in distribution channels. Demand for woolen goods and burlaps eases slightly while silks hold firm. Men's wear and topcoat fabrics largely steady amid overall subdued activity in dry goods sectors.

New York Gotton Goods

New York Poultry and Finance Market Fluctuations

June reports show irregular poultry grades and receipts at New York markets with mixed shipping and freight rates. Call money steadies and prime commercial paper edges. government bonds quotes and treasury notes cited. Chicago butter prices rise with varied scores across dairy reports, reflecting unsettled trading.

New York Exprean Ab Biz Express Call Guur Bayler

Railway Replies To Ramp Threat

The Chesapeake and Ohio railway company responds to city actions over a ramp project at the passenger station. City Clerk J. O. Summers received a letter arguing no violation of the gentleman's agreement on cost sharing, though the council noted three sidetracks beyond the ramp and a disputed $23,000 city share.

Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company J. 0. Summers Railwng Ralhway The Allway

Seeks Recompense For Damages To Dwelling

Legal notices report a $5,000 damages claim by A. J. Asbury against W. M. Withrow for a Spring Hill residence damaged by dynamite under an old railway engine. The junk dealer defendant faced a nonjury trial before Judge A. P. Hudson.

A. J. Asbury W. M. Withrow A. P. Hudson Spring Him Madaline Boyce Doddridge County Rufus L. Whitten Charleston

River Boat Movements and Ohio River Stage Report

Movements of boats on the Kana Wha River were logged with names Fiestman Otto Marmet May Chase Yesser Katherine Bullrog and others. River stages at seven am show Cincinnati 18.3 feet rising while Pittsburgh reports 10.6 feet. various dams display rising or falling readings and no precipitation. The Senator Gorell challenged the Chris Greene to a 20 mile Ohio river speed race between Cincinnati and New Richmond. Rail and river schedules note eastbound and westbound trains to Wash Richmond Cliffes Hinton and Cincinnati with sleepers to Rostick and Pittsburgh.

Kanawha River United States River Engineer Fiestman Otto Marmet S.L. May Chase Yesser Katherine Bullrog Ohio Pittsburgh Parkersburg Foint Pleasant Portsmouth Cincinnati Monongahela Muskingum Zanesville New Radford Hinton Charleston Tug Fork Williamson Levins Fork Pikeville Gorell Chris Greene Ohio River New Richmond Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Dally Richmond Bon Fobe Lynchburg Cliffes Bally Virginia Polate Wash New York Itchmond Norfolk

Wealthy Women Detained After Declared Luggage Checks

United States customs agents intensified scrutiny of undeclared valuables among returning travelers. Mrs. Charlea Carey Rumsey, daughter of E H Harriman, detained three hours after aboard the Teut France. A Chicago group on the Leviathan paid a record 647,096.58 in penalties for undeclared wear ing apparel and jewels. Mrs. A H Loch and others faced substantial fines, while Rumsey defended a jeweled bag claimed as personal property. Additional cases include Ester Orr Muon settling 1049.06 for undeclined items and Robert Lederer securing his family’s trunks after a 5 286 penalty.

New York Charlea Carey Rumsey BE. H. Harriman Tle de France Chicago A. HL. Loch Richard Loeb Bobby Franks Mia Rose Loch Lisa Virginia E. Bobuen Milas Anne M Katholing Europe Paris Robert Laderer

Oil Marketers Meet in City for West Virginia Association

The sixth annual convention of the West Virginia Oil Marketers Association opens at nine this morning at the Cadle Boone hotel and runs two days. Speakers include R. Erwin Speare of Spears-Riddle in Wheeling, J. T. Keller Jr. of L. Sonneborn Inc in New York, A. L. McAlister of Washington, J. K. Lyons of Damascus Manufacturing in Cleveland, Os Sherrill Leonard of India Rubber Review in Akron, Merry T. Biota of Texas, and A. M. Maxwell of Standard Oil Ohio in Cleveland.

West Virginia Qi Marketers’ Association Cadlel Boone Hotel R. Eewin Speare Wheeling Spears-Riddle Company J. T. Keller, Jr L. Sonnebore

Gas Equipment Company charter issued for Huntington firm

A state secretary of state issued a charter yesterday to the Tri-State Gas Well Equipment Company of Huntington with 810,000 authorized capital. The firm will operate mainly in Cabell Putnam and Lincoln counties. Incorporators include E. G. Johnson Glen Dearth W H Kirtley T E Kirtley and Ben Kiff of Huntington. A charter was also issued to Excelsior Realty Company of Welch with 5,000 capital. Incorporators are W J McGlaren W C Hall Maude M Hall L Woods of Welch and J C Kelley of Vivian.

Tri-State Gas Well Equipment Company of Huntington Cabell Putnam Lincoln Counties E. G. Johnson Glen Dearth Charleston W. H. Kirtley T. E. Kirtley Ben Kiff Excelsior Realty Company Welch

Leaking-Not Dew Cars Advertised by Williamson Paint Co

An old advertisement from Williamson Paint Mfg. Co. markets Le ak-Not Dew cars claiming high Gilsonite content for durability. It promises a single profit, direct-from-manufacturer sale of the genuine Leak-Not and Scenpt No Other Just-as-Good products. Based in Charleston West Virginia, 1205 Watts Street, Capitol 144, established 1920.

Williamson Paint Mfg. Co Charleston

Arrests and Stills Seized by Dry Officers Across Counties

State prohibition officials reported 14 arrests yesterday across Kanawha and surrounding counties led by Ranewhe with five cases. In Kanawha, Ira Rucker and Elmer Goddara faced fines and jail, while Susie Essom, Mrs. John Walters, Ralph Littard, and Jack Brown received various sums and terms for moonshine and home brew. Stills seized include a 26 gallon still at Pocativer with no arrest, a 10 gallon still at Spice Creek linked to Steve Baker, and a 50 gallon still with 8860 gallons of mash in McDowell County. details come from Justices of the Peace W. A. Tully and G. W. Stump.

State Prohibition Department Ranewhe Ronows Ohid County Putnam Cheriestan Jack Brown Kanawhe County Trrees G. W. Stump Clendenin Ira Rucker Kanawha Sreve Baker Wheeling Spice Creek McDowell County

Road Contract Awarded to Clay Firm for Martin's Branch

The county court awarded grading and draining of one mile on Martin's branch road to Markle Coleman Sauthnil Young of Clay for 60 361.50, the lowest bid. Disputes over rights of way delayed bids for the 3000 feet of the London Beightne Goal Hollow road, with W J Weakland bid low but all bids rejected. The cross-county bridge projects at Bich Fork Bridge over Kanawha Two Bil creek were also rejected and will be readvertised.

Markle Ube Kanawha

Supreme court tables rehearing in Tug River Lumber case

The state supreme court yesterday received a petition for rehearing in the Tug River Lumber Company et al v. Charles B. etc case, appealed from McDowell County. The dispute concerns contracts and specifications for building a school at Jexikinjozes.

State Supreme Court Tug River

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