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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1924
Page
13
Irregularities in stock market dealings are reported with attention to dubious prices and possible manipulation. The article references various entities and individuals, noting scrutiny by authorities and implications for investors amid ongoing investigations and market surveillance.
A scrambled OCR summary notes bond market activity and upcoming meetings. It mentions Fontenot and a partner Jamie, various regional figures and places such as South Eee Bilao and Wie sears halt prions, and references a basin region with Basins and government talk. The fragmentary text hints at rail projects, budget concerns, and local agency actions with multiple personal names and places embedded.
Market notes show sugar prices fluctuating with refined futures rallying and partial reaction to offers. Reports cite daily averages around 6.70 to 6.90 with activity in refined tonality and futures near steady, while milling demand and commissions hint at ongoing adjustments across major centers.
In North Carolina and Alabama markets prices hovered steady for milk butter and cheese as buyers faced a dull slate of demand. Prices for dairy products showed little change with farmers watching for signals of improved inquiry amid varied regional offerings and lingering supply concerns.
A garbled OCR snapshot shows wheat and corn futures with unsettled prices and nearby and deferred months. It lists wheat for May and September contracts, various corn grades, oats, and rye values, along with seed and feed grains references and scattered numerical quotes.
Chicago and New York market notes show uneven cattle trade with steady overall tone and varied demand. Cattle and fat hog receipts are reported alongside beaned prices and butter market activity from New York, with bulk cattle weights and fat content highlighted and prices fluctuating through the day.
The West Side Woman's Club schedules its final meeting this afternoon at Mrs. Telit's Randolph Street home. Officers for the season will be elected and introduced, with a fusion of activities planned by Mrs. Charles A. Haviland. Attendees include many mothers, and several business leaders will close out urgent arrivals before September leadership begins.
The June term awarded the contract to Witten Bridge Co of York Pa for a one mile Sana bridge with a 28 ton capacity. The fringe will be 58 feet wide and work to start within three weeks. Earlier bids were rejected for excessive rent and the initial plan for a heavier structure was abandoned due to high costs.
Funeral services for Hennie Ehman son of Mr and Mrs Ehman of Wilsons, burned to death when their home was destroyed by fire, are set for 2 PM today at St. Prais Lutheran Church. Rev Butler to officiate with expected open-air service if weather allows. Local officials note the tragedy and clothing for his mother remains sought near the home.
Mr and Mrs Thornton Smith announce the birth of an eight pound boy Saturday noon at their New Sherman Avenue home. Both mother and baby are reported doing well. Mrs Smith, formerly Miss Loula Shartestan, is the daughter of Mrs Thor Shartestan. Mr Smith works at the Charleston Gazette.
A joint meeting of the Morgantown club lineup will discuss arguments for presentation before a commissioner named by the Interstate Commerce Commission in Charleston. The talks cover proposed rate changes now under study by the Meridian association with main offices in Graf ton Morgantown and Fairmont. Senior attorney is Mervann, George Watson traffic chair, with Col Dye and Tra A Allen of Elkins as principal speakers. Proposals from Baltimore and Ohio Railway noted, but connecting roads remain silent. Automobiles largely displaced horse drawn vehicles in Indian cities.
fragmentary OCR notes describe a railway or bus line change involving Bluefeld Histon Cara connections from McCreers Hotel 639 A M2 Db ML toward Bluefield. Mentions cars leave Matzatel Blueheld and a Mountain State Prenavortation Company contact in Bluefield West Virginia for information.
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