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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1924
Page
13
New York trading showed a general advance with many issues closing higher amid moderate volume. The market featured gains in nickel related issues, steel, and utility stocks as investors awaited developments at the national convention and corporate dividend news.
A turbulent session in New York bonds sees prices forward movement amid rallying activity and profit taking. Investors show strong interest from Yankee and European buyers, with Chinese demand reviving the market and top prices touching 368. Municipal and corporate offerings anchor the day as new issues total around 919,060,000 with call money rates fluctuating near 3 to 4 percent.
Credit balance figures show OHXHDIPT holdings in City Pa with a June 24 date. Balance 4 938 may reflect shipments and totals such as 68 917 Rune and 10 162 Whipments. The report notes a margin average and adds 32 26 as a price-like figure.
Fragmented OCR item presents mixed demand figures for multiple countries and regions including Frances, Te sium, Tal land, Siverlan, Den tork, Jugo' Slavia, Auarele, Rue mania, Argentine, Brazil, Tokio, and Montreal. The text reads as a chaotic collection of currency or commodity demands with inconsistent formatting and multiple numerical values.
Chicago cattle and hog markets show a broad decline with most cattle under pressure. Feeder steers and heifers soften, with packers paying lower prices and hogs weakened across grades amid steady to lower sheep and lamb receipts. Buffalo listings mirror softness in cattle, calves and hogs with mixed demand and several price downplays.
New York June 24 The raw sugar market was steady to unchanged with no sales reported yet buyers remained at quoted prices while holders asked higher. Futures June July and December showed small moves and a late rally driven by trade and commissions. refined prices edged up with steady demand and continued inquiry for refined futures, market conditions described as unsettled.
June 24 dairy and produce notes list apples oranges butter cheese and related goods with varying prices. items include New York bakers and Maryland staples. cotton goods and fabrics describe market activity with mixed demand and contrasting price movements across regions.
Chicago market notes corn and wheat closed unsettled as heavy rain hindered planting. July and September futures rose in parts while spot readings varied. oats and rye posted mixed moves. Toledo market shows wheat cash and futures, with clover seed and timothy bids listed amid spread of prices.
Miss Goldie Linpites hosts friends while Tom Clark and Albert Shedrer take a fishing trip. W O Knight and family from Charlestown visit on Saturday. Mrs Minnis Viexsel of Cabin Creek visits her parents. Flossie King visits Allen Moore. Ini Forbess visits Mrs Shepherd. Campbell Patton visits Charlaste. Ruhpial Wienald society to meet with Laura Harrion and Bill Basher. Various locals, including Mrs Palen and Mrs Atkinson, are mentioned in recent visits and social calls.
Visttnes offices report Republican nominee Brooks Williams and Cecil Rus of Cloadenin as nominees for U S senate. James S Lakin and the state board of control announce attendance at a conference in Terenin from June 25 to July. The state board of public works disclosed routing changes for commercial quarters in Kenslon.
Five marriage licenses issued yesterday from the county clerk’s office to Clarenen Bo Leech and Hundley Gifford Neare with Leta V. Mechelian, plus Carl Madden and Miriam Conlon, Hlow Short and Comella Nandy, James Dittimore and Ersi Hicks. New York date June 24. Butter receipts and creamery data follow with market notes and prices from Chicago to Pittsburgh.
Barbour County recount ordered by the supreme court concerns validity of ballots if both poll clerks sign. W S Rion and Sheeman Lindsey face issues as the court reviews a defective ballot with only one clerk’s signature. The case affects ballot validity and party-wide counts in two precincts.
George Bleek charged with grand larceny of 3126 from Ota Stone In February 1924 appeared before Judea ery WK but could not be found. Bond posted later and he was released. Bob Watkins and Jesse Johnson plead guilty to petit larceny and received 80 and 90 day sentences respectively. The cases of Farrow and Terrimion were continued.
County road engineers expect to begin resurfacing Ferry Branch Road within days. The Andrewsauthelt Paving Co of Mt city won the contract but work delayed by bad weather. The two mile project will take about four months, closing the road to traffic. gravel has been hauled in and the new hard surface will be 24 feet wide.
Lady Cave, wife of the late Lord Chinewellor of England, writes a witty piece arguing Eve may have used toning and lipstick. She discusses fashion in the era of Queen Anne, noting shades, fabrics, and cosmetic practices to keep admirers at a distance.
Safety meetings for state mines will occur in all sections of West Virginia over the coming months. Officers and employees will discuss updating mine laws to match modern mining methods and attendees will be asked to offer improvement ideas. The first meeting opened at Fairmont, with others scheduled in Charleston Beckley Welch Logan and Wheeling. a state championship cup will be awarded to the winner, currently held by the Davis Coal and Cake company’s Thomas team.
The rainy season in Mexico City marks the opening of amateur wall-fight season when professionals take a holiday. Young entrants seek rapid fame and futures as professionals, with many risking serious injuries. The scene mirrors US rivalries, though local gaffes slow the thrill. Earnings of the Danish merchant muring Were $33,016,803 fm 1322.
The West Virginia Supreme Court yesterday upheld the circuit court action granting a certificate of incorporation for a new town in Harrison County amid objections from the West Virginia Fair Association seeking to exclude lands. The ruling states the circuit court acts as an agent of the legislature in such matters. Other decisions reversed include Nat Deutsch and Michael Cohen against Mortgage Securities Co in Kanawha County and several coal companies in Mercer and Gilmer counties.
Elkins June 24 Jasper Mullenitz, alleged moonshiner, arrested at Horton after a search of nearby hills. Victim Charles Engle of Whitmer was shot to death. Mullenitz jailed on murder charges. His nephew, Clie Mullenix, wounded but not seriously, aided as a material witness. Police say Engle and Mullenix went to a still to steal mash. the killers fired on them. Also notes a local death in Elkins and a Chicago liquor theft report.
Fragments describe corsets and abdominal garments sold by Mrs Anna Ferguson of Columbia Rywd. The ad urges readers to call for an appointment and provides a phone contact.
The Supreme Court granted a writ of mandamus on a petition by J. H. Huddleston, ordering McDowell County to provide funds to pay a $35,009 order held by Huddleston or show cause by July 1. The case involves a $525,000 order filed with Sheriff White, a death of County Clerk W. W. Whyte, and disputed transfers dating to 1902. Mrs C England and others seek an alternative writ against Dunken England City Council to compel license for a pool room after a council vote denied it.
Huntington W Va June 24 Announcement says Huntington and Ohio Bridge Company plans to build a bridge across the Ohio River. The new firm seeks a 500000 charter with 486000 common stock and 100000 11 percent preferred stock. Eighteen Huntington businessmen named as incorporators. An act of Congress will be sought this fall to permit construction. Previous efforts failed due to debt and money conditions, with a 1920 attempt abandoned.
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