Steel Combine Stops Buying U S Flourpar
Washington dispatch reports Congressman Fowler asking Secretary Redfield to probe the Roseclair fourspar mines closing in southern Illinois. The move could reflect reduced duties under the Underwood tariff or aU S Steel plan to scale back operations. The mine supplied about 90 percent of US Steel’s flourpar. shipments were around 75,000 tons on hand with over 100,000 tons produced last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secial
Washington
Fowler
Milacia
Redfield
Roseclair Fourepar
Beouthern Illinois
United States Steel Corporation
England
Hardin County
Ill
Kentucky
Derbyshire
Pittsburg
E. H. Gary
American Steel and
Cleveland
Rosedlaire
Steel Company
Exports rise in nine months end September 1918
Washington reports detailed export totals for the nine months ending September 1918. Total exports reached about 1.002 billion dollars, with notable gains in foodstuffs and finished manufactures. Trade balances favored the United States in all three classes: foodstuffs, manufactures for further use, and finished manufactures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Bureau of Forgoods
Jewelers Trust Sued in Federal Suit to Dissolve
National Gate Jewelers Association and National Association of Manufacturing Jewelers are named defendants in a federal suit filed in the District Court to dissolve the alleged jewelers trust. The action seeks dissolution of the trust's alleged restraint on trade and market conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
National Gate Jewelers’ Association
National Association of Manufacturing Jewelers
Jewelers’ Trust
Markets Mixed on Cattle and Grain as Trade Slows
Chicago and Kansas City reports show slow mixed trade with cattle weak to steady and grain prices fluctuating. Receipts and prices vary by region with oats and wheat trading light, while hogs and cattle receipts push market activity down in spots, reflecting cautious investor sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tom
Kansas
St. Igdie
Teeleville
Oates
Anne
Atley
Timothy
Americas
1913 Banner Year for B and C Railroad
Shareholders of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company are told in the annual report for the year ended June 30 1913 that it had the largest business in its history. Total operating revenues including outside operations reached 103 million dollars, up 9.29 million. Operating expenses rose to 76.43 million, up 9.61 million. After dividends of 4 percent on preferred and 6 percent on common stock, net accretions to profit and loss were 1.858 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American
New York
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Neph ew of Riley Thanks Public Schools Leader
A letter from Indianapolis shows EDW. H. Eitel conveying James Whitcomb Riley’s nephew’s gratitude to Superintendent Condon for the tribute his schools paid during the poet’s recent visit. The note expresses deep appreciation and personal regret at not writing directly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Condon
James Whittcomb Riley
Edw
H. Eeitel
Claims Fair Grounds Dispute Over Hamilton County Gift
Joseph Greenham of Reading testified at the courthouse that his father left land now part of the Hamilton County Agricultural Fair Grounds. He said the property was deeded to the Agricultural Society with a condition that a fair be held each year and he plans to pursue legal action for failure to honor the gift terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Greenham
Reading
Foertmeyer
Hamilton County
Agricultural Society
Butter Receipts Rise as Creamery Trade Expands
A fragmented report notes butter receipts reaching 16 618 at dairy markets, with mentions of creamery outputs and regional trade activity centered in Ohio and New York. The garbled text references dairy fame and local commerce surrounding butter production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairy Famey
Ohio
New York
Market trends and household goods noted in brief
A short market item reports shifting prices and demand for common home items. It highlights a rise in fresh produce and a listing of domestic appliances including several refrigerator models and a count of twelve.
Grocery Batch Item List with Mixed Produce
A distorted listing shows assorted produce and basket items with prices and quantities. Items include cauliflower, celery, doves, carrots, pet foods, and a box of Eastern fancy goods priced at 8.50. The OCR text is garbled, making exact items and amounts unclear.
Fancy Food Prices and Selections Listed
A fragmented catalog lists items such as dried fruits and candies with prices and grades. It mentions Star 160 hotel Lic and various California produce like apples peaches apricots prunes and muscatel rices, with grades ranging from standard to fancy and per unit prices several cents to dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stearie Agid
California
Reisios
Meats and cuts listed with varying percentages and prices
A garbled catalog of meat yields and cuts shows items such as New York cut shoulders ham dried beef and bellies with percentages like 17 18 and 10 and prices around 12 12 25. The fragment mentions terms like Green Mente Vincet and longa on sides with diverse weight and quality notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becen
New York
Green salted commodities and oils price list note
A fragmented price list shows green salted goods, linseed, sesame, and vegetable oils with varied brl and test values. Whisky appears with a figure of 1,290 barrels at a dollar thirty three per gallon, noting a Saturday basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry
Oise
Teavenad
W. W
Pennsylvania
Railroad Time Tables and Connections Summary
Railroad time tables list departures and arrivals for multiple lines between Washington and Wheeling and other cities. It notes various departure times such as 6 a m 12 15 p m and 6 36 p m with corresponding arrivals, plus routes to Columbus Newark Athens and Cincinnati area stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Union Seation
Washington
An & x
Wheeling and Pivresvaain
S.m
Columbus
Newark
Wheeling
Washington c
Sterling
Athens
Burg
Ghettafield
Lanchester Ane
Itutsbono
LOUIS
Baden
Elise
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Schedule Fragment
Partial timetable shows arrivals and departures for the Chesapeake and Ohio lines with mentions of Peru Logansport Indianapolis Richmond and Chicago routes. Details include morning and evening departures from Pennsylvania Station and connections to Columbus accommodations and city arrangements with several times obscured by OCR error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake & — —Railway
Ash
Bal
Matsville
Pennsylvania Station
Peai
Butler Streets
Pennsylvania
Columbus
Richmond
Logansport
Chicago
Trains Schedules and Rates Advertised in Local Notice
A fragmented page lists railway train arrivals and departures for numerous routes including RAPIDS INDIANARY, QUEEN CRECENT ROUTE, CENTRAL UNION DEPOT, and destinations such as LEXINGTON, CHARLESTON, CINCINNATI, CHICAGO, and NEW YORK. The item also includes an advertisement for advertising rates, noting per line pricing and a ten cent minimum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen & Crebcent
Central Union Depot
Williamst
Atrive
SOTON
Traxoocs
Stlanta
Ps Jacksonville
GTON
Era Nodak
Birmingham
Blokleane
Paare
M. Afrive
Ateantal Om
vAckRo
Lexington
Danville
Leave
Erlang R
Rail schedule fragment shows various city connections
A crowded lines segment lists leave and arrival times for Dayton Toledo Indianapolis Cincinnati Louisville Nashville Lexington and other points. It notes daily except Sunday operation with multiple departures and arrivals across the network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M & D. RaiLway Company
Indianapolis
Chicago
BishVitle
India
BaMucTox
Dayton
Everty
Louisville
Nabeville
RBR
Nashville Rai
Cincinnati
Masta
ENO Vite
Ixineton
Sam
Lexi Detonn
Richmond
Rive
Falmouth
Butlerated
At's
West Virginia Court Street Station Schedule Brief
Fragmented OCR notes list arrival times at Court Street Station in Portsmouth with various route codes and destinations. The text references Kenova Roanoke Lynchburg and a Kevlar item, indicating a transportation or train timetable fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worfole
Western
RB. CO
Pennsylvania
Kenova
Roanoke
LYNCH
BURG
Peon
Leave
Court Street
Court and Broadwe
Portsmouth
Boro & Int
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Steel Combine
U.S
Sperial
Newsey
Union Partita
Ceritos
Baltimore
Gatas Ateetons
Pirie
Globe
Cincianati
Erianger
Miami
Scioto Valley
Toledo
Cihelnnati. Mor
CPOE
Rte Ag
B. & C. Railroad
Riley
Whibky
Sats Suor
Fae Tee
Fai
ville--Leeve
Ar. i. J
Lancaster A
Oo Rapids & Indianary
New York Central
Oak
Boston
Pam
Dation
Apni
Lebo
Detroit
Dally
Cincinoati Dally
Urbana
Kenton
Sandusky
Gally
X. Sun
Gua
iSbinkardiss
Lapayette
Sp. W
Bloomington
Anderson, Marion & Benton Hakson
Vincinnati
Ind
SoNcie
Ft. Warne
Wert
Jackson
Qe, Brat Thala
Tremont Hotel
Main Street
Blinn’s
East
Mcmillan ST
Orpheum Theater
Vangerovsky Bros
West
Cincinati
Undertakers
James Gilligan
Oward Wingas
Av. Automobile
West 3S
Dunkmannees
Clack Street
Susaid Perfors
Typewr Repain CO
Abuse Street
Newtown
Steens
Glendale
Cinciaoati
Inihiabs W
Qreene
T. MM. Hartman Firet National Bank
Hyde Park
Troom
W. Z. Greene
First National
Agen Ade Anord—Aalerieg
Easy Confiden
Sieriy
Fefuses Interstate Ielacy
Tribune
Tomzail
H.tangeman &Co
Merchants Tag CO
Real BeTaTe
Isenseee
Ole Town
Wehbe Tees
Ween
H. Tingeonane
Lyric Theater
Canal
Abele & Heitz
HML
West End
Cubortii
Fisher
Weinut
Wright
Bewitts
Sycamore
Waitz
Anim
Wiemle
Sa Wees Eeinca
Bullen
L. A
York Hotel
W. Mrmm
Ste. Pet “Tenia
Ball
Plano
Bes der Brave
Glenn Heute
Cee Thas
Madame Smith
Peacemace
West Eth St
JOD Allendorf
Race Street
Canal Canal
Coffie Coffield Power Eaten Chemical CO
Rai
Walnut Street
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