Europe Revival Seen in British 1923 Production Report
A European trade recovery report notes Britain’s 1923 output improving as coal and steel demand rises. It cites exports to Sweden, Norway, Denmark and other markets, with notable gains in inland consumption and a gradual return to prewar levels, while stressing continued dependence on continental purchasing.
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Swerton
Norway
Denmark
Mouns
Burt
Chile
Ehipmenta
Apiinthia
Ene A. & Aa
United Kingdom
Ut. K
Teltaln
Britain
ARAM _ Bwaten
Steen
Cnpioany Escecaine Freland
Vanary Islanda
TAU Evi Idenseee Redua
Keenen We Africa
Fortugono
Africa
Sladan
Omid Eierseteeee
Isieee Tmit Mirwath
Uruguay
Ieee
Iae
Orrara Araeptinn Lopuhlo
Chennot Talande
Tee
Mieyrtlin
Sudan
Cevinn
Stock Prices Rise Across Week in New York Markets
May 16 stock market activity shows money rates easing as the New York call and time money fall to low levels. Bank rates dip to 1 1/2 percent, while the steel sector reports mixed demand and reduced unfilled orders. Production in crude oil and gasoline remains below expectations. wheat prices surge after a government yield forecast, and cotton consumption shows continued curtailment with May takings near prior year.
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New York
Banton
Steel Corporation
Girly Stoney
Unirs
Sonmco
Cenl
Pricen
Theras
Canana Bu Teau
Krontens
Menoete
Cooppér
Mets
Interstate Commerce Commission
Seere Mellon
Told
United States
Lake & Up
France
Germany
Cleveland
Nem
Salts for Cartel Winnor Notice East Eisln
A garbled notice from Chesapeake and Ohio Railway references a salting for cartel and a public hearing on electric franchise rights in West Virginia. It lists train or service details, proposed lines, and franchise actions involving the town of Londonin and related entities. The document cites dates in 1924 and proceedings for municipal authorization.
West Virginia Coal Exports Lead State Growth in 1924
West Virginia’s coal exports for the first quarter of 1924 totaled 6,106,93T dollars, helping the state outrank many others in export value. The period’s total state exports reached 39,275,995 with the nation at 1,054,739,781. A debate over ownership of national resources pits coal statistician George H. Cushing against FTC official Houston Thompson, while industry voices discuss market mechanics and rail-car pricing amid ongoing expansion and plant construction in Southern West Virginia.
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West Virginia
Rodda
Ogures
Tractor Klein
Herbert Hooter
Minnesota
Kentucky
Connecticut
Kansas
South Carolink
South Dakota
Nebraska
Vermont
States
T. J. Farrel
Poothomas Fuel Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Fitesbursa
Lake Carsa
Steady Steel Market Shows Mixed Demand Across Markets
In a tentative steel market, prices hold steady with slow demand domestic and export signals. Production remains pressured by wage talks and potential reductions, while copper and lead show cautious movement as industry reports hint at forward pricing and looming demand shifts.
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Flem
Hisker
Erhalten
Lead
Wetin Dimnosllan
Zite
Week's tonnage drops below seven million mark
The week’s bituminous output fell to about 6.696 million tons as Memorial Day holiday effects and production declines reduced activity. Through May, overall weekly tonnage averaged around 9.49 million at peak in January, with first June Mondays showing lower results and shipments improving slightly on Tuesdays.
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America
Pairmant
New Hiver
Kanawha
Logan
Kenowa- Thacker
West Virginia
Tidewater
Thompton Roada
Crp & Conthanks
Hart
Avery
Shiumel Pos
Yellen
Dry Goods Men to Meet on Low Costs at St Louis
In St Louis June 16 to 19 a convention of the National Dry Goods Association will discuss costs and consumer prices. Hundreds of store executives from major dry goods and department stores will address advertising merchandising selling cases insurance delivery warehousing receiving checking and merchandising. Lew Hahn will give the keynote address. A display of devices used by merchants in clerical and accounting departments will be shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Delagetes
Coterailores Congress
Nathooml Letuit Dry Goods Association
Nera
Lew Hahn
Magin
National
Dey Goods Association
Clflora
Asleksoome
Britons Reject Miners Nationalization Proposal
A British House of Commons vote rejected the miners' demand for nationalization by 283 to 148. The bill, introduced by Welsh Labour MP Gearge Ilmyl, faced cabinet disapproval and was framed as private member legislation. Lloyd George framed it as an early test of socialist policy, while critics warned it would harm consumers and state interests. The debate highlighted tensions between miners, unions, and government policy amid broader political shifts.
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Conmon
West Virginia
Naria
England
Gearreerty Iinil
Volliery Cheelweighmen
Wold
Bia
Liber Novernmant
BIL
Memder
Lloyd George
Shen
Lavor
Mi & Council
Ih & Atrike
Smittie
Clu
Bond Prices Rise During Sessions In New York Market
In New York on June 15 bonds climbed to year highs amid broadly rising stock prices. The market showed gains across sections, with rail shares among the strongest, while foreign exchange trading slowed due to holidays and political events. Investors anticipated policy shifts under a new administration and avoided excessive risk, keeping rates for short maturities near the lower end of the historical range.
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York
Belstely
Atocka
Eun- Heetlin
Cooxollanvidns
Cenartin
Milerend
Dawes
Tile Emntor
Automatic Gas Sales In Sweden Initiative Patents
The article describes three inventions to automate gas supply and safety in Sweden. A crossing beacon warns approaching trains and highways, a gas tank refilling slot machine, and a device to prevent battery runouts. The beacon uses a rotating cylinder of red and white segments and signals white lights for clear crossings and red lights for train approach. Signals are controllable by customer power and vary with market prices. The report notes Shanghai and China as related references.
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Shanghai
China
Utnovier
Financial Situation Reviewed By James B Clews
Wall Street notes on railroads and demand for promising issues after Congress adjourned. Coolidge vetoes dangerous measures, shaping the political outlook. Steel orders decline, employment slips, and building demand slows. Petroleum and tooling show mixed signals while agriculture worsens. Treasury certs attract strong demand as gold reserves grow. European capital flow remains tentative but improving sentiment supports a cautious market outlook.
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Wall Street
New York
Congress
Coolidge
Dawes
Stock reserves seen as key to revival of coal
Under the heading Just Common Sense George H. Cushing argues the coal industry must shrink excess stock, estimate 20,000,000 tons needed for revival while 25,000,000 tons sit in storage. He says non union operators can adjust wages, unions fixed, risking bankruptcy without relief. He urges rapid reduction of stock to restore industry and national prosperity.
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George H. Cushing
Jacksonville
Celi
Banteupe
Conditio
Jeest
Venet S
DANCER HEART Newest Disease
Reports from medical sources warn of a dancing craze causing overstrain heart issues. Rest for weeks is advised, with no dancing for months to recover. Also notes Argentina cotton deal may yield $7,000 bales, signaling a boom in cotton growing and capital inflows.
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Nhe
Tehnsday
Argentina
Hutt
Hard Times Hit Non-Union Coal Mines Across West Virginia
A wartime wage structure lingers in southern West Virginia coal mines as non union operations push output against a backdrop of falling national tonnage. Industry officials say low-cost operators survive while high-cost mines close. smokeless coal shipments rise year over year despite April declines, with N and W railroad carrying major tonnage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Iowa
Virginia
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Carl Scholz
Raleigh-Wyoning Ceel Company
Gustbasie
W. H. Cunningham
West Virginia
Island Creek Coal Company
Karpinga
George Wolfe
Winding Gulf Operators' Association
Tis Pocahontas Field
New River
Winding Gulf Gulf
Tug River
N. & We Railroad
Jacksonville Agres
United Mine Workers of America
Indus
United States
Indianapolis
Lewis
Clelda
Mer
Scholz
Jacksonvilla
Union
Ohio
Timets
Indiana
Minny
Pennsylvania
Interstate Commerce Com
Fairmont
West
Jacksonville
Howevever
District 19
Kentucky
Onetia
Kanawha
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Europe
Welsd
Sadarle Joarnal Ue
Wales
Ruhr
Sterling
Mleston
Wishiumz
Minora
Tks
Hane
Chariseion Ear
Nenool
Lastriot
Charly Dun Mtrsee Pied Geevin Avenue
Cliy
Watng
Arenitete
Shawonia Temple
Orton
Weel Virginia
Fortity Goltaram
Board of Maucation
Architecta
Bas G38
Bowe of Education
Oxys
Shrerigean
Bolorn Nool
Labales
Robins
BA. Harcock
Dune
By Milt Gross
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
Salts FO Cartel
Winnor
ECLN
Adam Daly
Ilekmend
Charlottenville
Washington
New Torre
Au Hinton
Dally
Alehene
Westround
Cincinnati
Muniay
Cjsianati Loxtiegtt
Cinemas
Lodevitts
Druily
Huntington
Cincinnath Sein Dally
Huntiewton
Fr&sglivin
West Virerina
Lown
Lheoush
Acroan Galt
Agi
Bovara
Boamin Company Alo
Wala
Coucoi
Anl
Cheaelé Council
WATKE
G& & Dawaon
Houston Thompson
Federal Trade Commission
Thanmson
Coal River Celieries Conmanyhan
Almere Lean Engle
Phiadelpha
Gant Co
Loganbeck Co
J. R. Ingersoll
Qnic
Muntington
Thomas Smokalesa Coal C Co
Plum Eagle Coal
Wigh
Low Mobile Fuel Co
Anonor Coal Minin Company
Male
Newiver Collieries Company
Weg Virlida
Toni Wooton
U.S
Istk
Huren
Francis S. Flenhoily
Ana
Peabody
Bureau of Mines
Pittsburgh
Omo Riremane
Lelluau
Maurice Biquet
Winding Gulf
Treent
Delecautes
Amerwan
Shawn
Bill
Sweden
James B. Clews
United States Steel
Labor Statistics Bureau of
London
Coal Association
Dewes
Jong
Aluxtion
Promt
Imag
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