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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1924
Page
9
June activity revives bond markets with higher prices across Austrian, German, and South American issues. Foreign governments and munis see demand as Ottawa and other notes gain value. U S private debt shows sizable issuance while domestic listings stay steady amid broader market strength.
Foreign government bond notes appear in New York markets with June prices and rates. Commodities include heavy pork futures, beef and lamb staples priced at various levels. Trading shows several U.S. and international items like Jamba and Ulvia in listed quantities with steady to rising demand.
Bradstreet's Report from New York notes unsettled trade with hints of a breakeven view on business while weather remains adverse. It cites slight improvements in crop prospects, renamed ground crops, and warnings about wheat and corn values. June 1 crop data show poorer wheat and corn futures with mixed signals from surplus nations and weekly bank clearings around 4,010,104.
June 20 dispatches describe editorials in vernacular newspapers reacting to a U S rejection of Japan’s protest against discrimination. Articles in Asahi Kokumin Yorozu and other papers criticize American policy and urge a tougher stance, calling the reply evasive and tainted by jingoism.
June market notes show cattle prices steady to lower with careful demand. steers and yearlings offered, bulk lighter for heavy weights while sheep and lambs show mixed results. In New York, cotton goods and yarns soften with broad goods improving slowly and prices down for some foreign fibers.
Chicago commodities report shows wheat prices eased at open with gains later as liberal export buying rumors offset a sharp decline in Liverpool. Corn and oats advanced slightly while provisions and dairy futures remained firm. New York notes price movements with soy and sugar futures reacting to market shifts. Regional livestock exchange data indicate steady cattle and varying hog prices with demand easing. Baltimore report cites medical update on Charles Wiske from Central Park Hospital after a pneumonia illness.
In Morgantown West Virginia the state supreme court issued a writ of mandamus directing the Monongalia County Medical Society to appear and show why Doctor J W Hartigan should not be restored to membership in the epolasy. The writ followed a petition alleging improper revocation of his county society membership and denial of due defense. The petition contends Hartigan was lawfully elected but later told the election was rescinded without charges or opportunity to respond.
The Virgin Theatre presents Sporting Youth featuring Reginald Denny as a chauffeur turned hopeful speed racer. A mistaken identity places him in a road race against time while a real English speed king is pursued by police. A blend of thrills and comedy, with Laura La Plante and a newsreel by Dawes.
The Charleston Municipal band will give Sunday concerts all summer after a city council meeting with Mayor W.W. Werte and band officials. Programs start at 4 p.m. on the old capitol grounds with seating provided and a shelter over the stand to protect performers. Temporary bleachers and vendor advertising are planned, while Director Craig notes steady improvements and promises a more delightful program next Sunday with community singing efforts.
Local notes detail a busy day at White Sulphur Springs with anglers returning from the Greenbrier river, a 60-woman bridge party organized by Mrs. P A George at the Casino, and a bon voyage prize won by Mrs. G B Tupper of Clarkebore. New arrivals include several from Houston and Denver while baths and riding trails attract guests. The West Virginia State Pharmaceutical Association banquet closes the Greenbrier convention with speeches and a vaudeville interlude.
West Virginia birthday observance at a Rotary club luncheon featured officials addressing the group. President Ray Teter presided as Jess Sullivan led the program. Boyd B. Stutler recounted the history of state formation from Virginia, noting geographic and economic differences across the Alleghenies and the drive to elevate the state’s status. Sullivan outlined the state’s aims and potential resources, highlighting efforts to advance West Virginia among the states.
Water levels on the Kanawha and nearby streams show declines with Hinton at 2.7 feet and Kupiawha Falls at 3.2 feet, Charleston 2.2 feet, Parkersburg pool at 10.0 feet, with Point Pleasant rising and Gua cinnatat Rumsey, Scotia, and Mary Jane noted. A Cord dows passage through Geek S Friday maining and a Life insurance polleies of 1000 dollars or more are corded by 120 Aeri reps.
Court routine records show Margaret Price admin istratrix versus New York Central Railroad settled and dismissed. Chancery docket entries include J B Hillson et al v Martha Cotter et al and Tresylo Nuckeis v Luther Nuckalg. Damages sought by John Brown against Fisher and Fisher heard. likely to conclude today. Rutland reports four years without a crime in the town.
H Schachet and A B Silverstein named as delegates from the Joint Zionist district to the 27th annual Zionist convention in Pittsburgh. The event runs from June 2 to July 7. Mrs H Kaamander and Miss Hosp Shore to represent local Hadassah women. Also notes on credit balances and bank clearings, plus Toledo shed market prices and insect discoveries.
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