Chicago Wheat and Corn Prices Fall Across Markets May 31
May 31 Chicago reports a down swing in wheat with July at 1.94 and September 1.80 as harvest optimism grows. Corn and oats weaken. hogs, pork, and lard markets show mixed movements amid varied regional notes from St. Louis Minneapolis Milwaukee and Kansas City exchanges.
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Texas
Oklahoma
Ardmore
Kansas
Northwest
Dakotas
Minnesota
Missouri
Indiana
Seaboard
Liverpool
C. Hay
ST. Louis
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Duluth
Toledo
Alsike
Timothy
Kansas City
Peoria
New York
Baltimore
New Orleans
Cincinnati
Chamber of Commerce
Grain and Provisions Market Reported with Mixed Prices
Spot grain prices drift with flour and patent bids in New York trading. Wheat and corn show weakness in Indianapolis notes with various white and yellow corn quotes and mixed oat prices across the market.
Sugar market quiet in New York with firm undertone
The sugar market in New York May 31 showed quiet trading across departments. Futures hesitated as holders resisted supply pressure with June shipments bid around 61-16c and freight 11-16c above buyers’ willingness. Refining stayed steady. July to January futures closed slightly lower amid light business and old-crop clearance efforts.
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New York
Cubas
Ohio Incorporations Reported in Columbus May 31
Articles of incorporation filed include Hydrocarbon Wickless Burner Company Canton 7000 by James E Kinnison Midvale Coal Company Midvale 50000 by R W Rutledge AEB Schultz Company Cleveland 20000 by A E Schultz Cope Electric Company Alliance 25000 by Arthur L Cope Packard Columbus Motor Company Columbus 100000 by Randall H Mitchell Cleveland Steel Barrel Company Cleveland increased from 10000 to 300000 Sevier River Orchard Company Cincinnati decreased from 50000 to 5700 Central Ohio Amusement Company Newark decreased from 5000 to 2500 Pierce Williams Company Dayton decreased from 200000 to 5000 Algonquin Hotel event Dayton decreased from 75900 to 5250 Dayton Pump and Manufacturing Company decreased from 375000 to 180000.
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The
Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Hydrocarbon Wickless Burner Company
Canton
James E. Kinnison
Midvale Coal Company
Midvale
R. W. Rutledge
AEB Schultz Company
Cleveland
A. E Schultz
Cope Electric Company
Alliance
Arthur L. Cope
Packard Columbus Motor Company
Randall H. Mitchell
Cleveland Steel Barrel Company
Sevier River Orchard Company
Cincinnati
Central Ohio Amusement Company
Newark
Pierce Williams Company
Dayton
Algonquin
Dayton Pump and Manufacturing Company
Cotton market nervous as futures close firm in New York
In New York on May 31 the cotton market opened firm and finished irregular, with December at 21.24c and 21.2c close, July at 21.80c, October 21.40c, and futures firm overall. Port receipts reached 9,548 bales, US port stocks 861,432, exports 10,342 today, totaling 4,741,486 bales for the season. Two crop reports suggested lower condition and acreage declines, aiding bullish signals but not spurring new buying.
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New York
Liverpool
Wall Street
Department of Agriculture
United States
New York Stock Market Rises Amid Liberty Loan News
Favorable holiday trading, led by Liberty Loan optimism and April export gains, boosted prices at the New York Exchange. A late-hour selloff in ruble exchanges and motor shares cooled the session, with United States Steel leading gains before closing modestly higher. Total stock volume reached 1,090,000 shares with bonds steady and par value sales at $2,725,000.
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New York
Liberty Loan
United States Steel
Lehigh Valley
United States
Coffee futures dip as near to late-month switches predominate
Trading in New York coffee futures shows about half the business shifting from near to late months. Prices largely hold with December at 8.37c and March 8.57c, but closes leave a 1 to 3 point net drop. Exchanges shift July, October, and November for March, with total sales of 35 750 bags. Continuous reports note Brazil port receipts and Santos activity, while Senate Finance Committee talks on a 2c per lb excise tax exert little immediate influence.
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Rio
Santos
Senate Finance Committee
Jundiahy
Local Cattle Market Report From Cincinnati May 31 1917
Receipts and shipments for the past 24 hours show cattle 757 on arrival with 887 on sale including 130 leftovers. Market steady to strong for good stock. cows and canners steady. stockers quiet. milchers steady on quality. Prices: medium to heavy steers 9.75 12.75, best heifers 7.50 12.25, cows 7.25 9, calves 11.50 13.50.
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Cincinnati
St, Louis
Texas
Southern
Kansas City
New York
East Buffalo
Cleveland
Chicago
Pittsburg
May closes with strong market and solid returns
May closed with heavy financial transactions and a strong market. Clearing totals reached 6,537,068 for the day and 165,904,254 for the month as compared with 143,328,059 in May 1916. Stock Exchange activity showed a lighter month than April with mixed bond and stock movements and notable bank and foreign exchange activity.
Treasury deficit widens as receipts rise in fiscal year
The United States Treasury reports a net general fund balance of 230,558,383 with total receipts of 5,977,862 and payments of 4,147,753. The current year deficit stands at 74,188,039, larger than last year’s 45,549,676, excluding Panama Canal and public debt moves.
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Washington
United States Treasury
Chicago firms lead Swift & Co in midmonth trade
Chicago trading notes show firm results with Chicago Pneumatic Tool and Cudahy Packing Company among top performers, Sears-Roebuck and Swift & Co strong, Stewart-Warner and United Paperboard contributing gains, and Wilson also advancing.
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Chicago
Chicago Pneumatic Tool
Cudahy Packing Company
Sears-Roebuck
Stewart-Warner
Swift & Co
United Paperboard
Wilson
May 31 1917 Cincinnati Market Report Highlights Diverse Commodities
Lettuce and other greens drop as vegetable receipts surge while fowls and turkeys stay steady. Wheat, corn, oats and rye show price declines and mixed demand. grains receipts light yet prices mixed with white corn premium handling. Fruits and vegetables list abundant California and Florida varieties with notable prices for apples bananas berries and citrus. eggs cheese and dairy products also quoted.
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Cincinnati
Chamber of Commerce
Produce Exchange
Northwestern
Ye City
California
Newtown
Rome
Beauty
Ordinary
Ben Davis
Gano
Kinge
Paldwins
New York
Florida
Georgia
Bowling Green
Porto Rico
Mississippi
Louisiana
Tennessee
Alabama
New Orleans
Cflery
Cenomenon
Alde
GARLI
Tex S
Texas
Michigan
Wisconsin
Triumph
Nancy Halls
Pig Iron Market Braces For Continued Demand And High Prices
The market notes that large sales and price rises have become routine as government orders for 1,000 steel ships push 3,000,000 tons of fabricated steel into production. Prices rise in most pig iron centers with Birmingham and Buffalo cited. Car shortages persist, but conditions show potential improvement with a modest May-to-March shortage decline and ongoing plant high pressure.
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Buffalo
Birmingham
Connellsville
Cincinnati
Southern Coke No
Southern Coke
Southern Coke Grey Forge
Hes
Southern
Southern Ohio
Jackson
Lake Superior
Enduring Iron Trade Troubles Persist into Summer
The piece notes persistent iron industry troubles despite spring, with labor shortages and inadequate railcar supply. Negro migration north and scarce coke push costs higher, as coal mining slows for lack of cars. Pig iron prices rise to $40 Southern No. 2 and $43 Northern No. 2, threatening widespread use as iron becomes pricier.
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Northern No. 2
Texas
Butter prices and egg receipts in New York market report
New York market note shows butter weak with receipts totaling 15 898 tubs and creamery extras around 1 14 to 1 43 per pound. Eggs show irregular receipts 7 117 cases with fresh gathered extras around 88 to 39 cents. Cheese boxes total 153 718 under varied classification.
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Pennsylvania
Bank Clearings Report From Cincinnati And Other Cities
Bank clearings for Cincinnati on May 31 totaled 6 354 479 dollars with May year total 165 904 254 dollars. New York exchange at 10 percent discount and loan rates around 5 to 6 percent. Chicago and St Louis clearings also reported with balances and discounts. Over the counter and open market sales included Southern Ry secured bonds and Wheeling Imp 4s among others.
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Anaconda — Co
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Bethlehem Steel
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Goodrich Co
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Wheeling
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Unclear OCR Note on Local Utilities and Rates
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Columbus May and utility companies. Key names and specifics unreadable, leaving only hints of services and old gas firms. Cannot determine main event or date from the fragment.
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