Market Quotations Show Selective Demand on Wall Street
New York July 1 The stock market displayed selective demand with several issues rising modestly while many soft spots appeared late in the session. Trades were light with transfers around 850000 shares. Farm machinery stocks and drought impacted sentiment. early gains in Standard Gas and Light, American Power and Light and Westinghouse stood out amid mixed results.
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Wall Street
Victor
Underwood-Eliiiott- Fisher
Associated Dry Goods
International Paper Preferred
General Electric
General Motors
Chrysler
Union Pacific
Pennsylvania
Chesapeake and Ohio
American Telephone
Pacific Telephone
J. I. Case
Deer
International Harvester
Oliver Farms
Timken Roller Bearing
Macy
Douglas Aircraft
Bendix
Hershey
Douglas
Tas
Markets At A Glance July 1 Commodities Report
Markets show irregular activity in New York with vigor lacking except in specialties while bonds, curb trading, and foreign exchange display mixed to modest gains. In Chicago wheat shines, corn rises on moisture relief, cattle hold steady, hogs trend down slightly. futures show July and October contracts with small gains and spot middling cotton at 12.50.
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New York
Chicago
Cotton futures close steady with modest advances
In New Orleans July 1 cotton futures finished steady with net gains of 19 to 20 points. Notable quotes show July at around 12.38, October near 11.65, January about 11.46 to 11.66, with rows for March through May trading in similar ranges.
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Les
New Orleans
Liverpool Cotton Prices and Futures Quotes July 1
Spot cotton trade active with 8 000 bales, 4 200 American. Prices several points lower with American strict middling at 7.86 and good ordinary at 6.06. Futures closed quiet with July at 6.64 and later months down to 6.11.
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Liverpool
Wheat futures jitter in Chicago market report
July wheat futures traded around 93 to 95 cents in Chicago with July and September contracts showing narrow ranges amid light trading. Market activity remained cautious as traders eyed nearby supply signals and weather options.
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Wheat Futures
Chicago
Butter and Eggs Prices Steady in Chicago
Butter firm with prices unchanged as of July 1. Eggs held steady at 20,547 in the Chicago market with no other changes reported.
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Chicago
Poultry Market Reports From Chicago Trade
Chicago market notes show 52 trucks of poultry with hens steady and chicks weak. Hens under 5 pounds average 20 cents, over 5 pounds 19 cents. Leghorns 15 1/2, Plymouth Rock springs 1 1/2, White Rock 26 1/2, Peeps fryers 22, White Rock 21 1/2.
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Chicago
Plymouth Rock Springs
White Rock
Potatoes Mixed Prices Diversify in Early Trade
Chicago July 1 USDA figures show potatoes at 117 and 229 on track with total US shipments 790. Markets weaker with moderate supplies and very slow early trading. Later trading fair at lower prices with U S No 1 grades and two grade levels noted for Missouri and North Carolina cobblers with prices around 2.60 per cwt.
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Chicago
Missouri Cobblers US
North Carolina Cobblers US
Hogs Cattle and Lamb Markets Report From Chicago
Chicago market notes show hogs around 16 000 head with price ranges mainly 8.50 to 9.25 for 140 to 160 pounds and top near 1.95 for lighter weights. Cattle and calves total about 10 000 head with fat steers steady to weak in midweek trading, many prices above 8.90 to 9.50 for top loads and specialty beef above 10.00. Sheep and lambs total about 12 000 with spring lambs mostly 90.60 to 100.00, yearlings 7.00 to 7.75, fat ewes 3.00 to 4.00, and note class updates effective July 6 classifies lambs separately.
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Chicago
U. S. Dept
WPA to Hike Wage Scale Across Alabama Workers
Ray Crow state WPA director announced wage increases from 2 to 7 dollars per month across Alabama with new scales for cities by size. Unskilled intermediate skilled and professional rates rise, July 1. The monthly maximum stays but hours may shorten and reclassification will move some workers to different skill levels.
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Montgomery
Ala
Ray Crow
Works Progress Administration
Alabama
Birmingham
Crow
WPA
June Fires Reported Citywide With Loss at Two Thousand Five Hundred
Fire Chief Floyd Elkins reported fourteen fires occurred in June with only one major loss. Shirley Smith's feed barn on East Moulton Street burned June 22, with damage estimated at 2500 dollars.
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Floyd Elkins
Shirley Smith
Alabama Spring Pig Crop Rises to 638000 Head
J. Garrett, federal and state agricultural statistician, announced Alabama’s 1936 spring pig crop at 638000 head, up 24 percent from last year and the largest since 1924.
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Montgomery
Ala
J. ©. Garrett
Alabama
Five Die as Bus Plunges at Natural Bridge Gorge
A Greyhound Lines bus carrying 32 passengers crashed above the 215 foot gorge at Natural Bridge during a heavy rainstorm. Five killed, 24 injured. drivers and passengers recall the abrupt swerving to avoid the brink. Bodies moved to Roanoke. rescue teams rushed others to Lexi and a local emergency hospital.
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Christiansburg
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Virginia
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Birmingham
Ala
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C. F P. Worrell
Clyde Carter
Worrell
Wright
Hollins
Ring
Mecca
Cedar Creek
G. W
George Washington
Independent Coalition of American Women backs Landon ticket
The Independent Coalition of American Women adopted a pledge to support Alf M. Landon for president and Frank Knox for vice president and to back anti New Deal congress members. Mrs. Edwin T. Meredith of Des Moines was elected chairman, with Mrs. Mabel Jacques Eichel of Wilton named national director.
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Alf M. Landon
Frank Knox
Congress
Independent Coalition of American Women Today
Edwin T. Meredith
Des Moines
Mabel Jacques’ Eichel
Wilton
John Hamilton
Republican Party
Hamilton
United States
Meredith
Wilson
Mary Rehan
New York
Elec
Hartselle Hawks Meet Monarchs In Benefit Game
The Hartselle Hawks travel to Decatur to face the Decatur Monarchs at the Negro High School Diamond in a charity contest. Veteran pitchers Boone and McGinnis are slated to start as a large crowd is expected for the 3 p.m. game.
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Hartselle Hawks
Decatur
Decatur Monarchs
Boone
McGinnis
Hartselle
Graves Defines State Protection Stance on Gadsden Plant
Governor Bibb Graves affirmed that state protection for organizers at the Goodyear tire and rubber plant in Gadsden does not indicate support or opposition to unionization. He said organizers would be protected if law abiding, while the state would not influence workers’ decisions to join a union. He avoided committing troops or further action and noted no new matter was before him.
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Montgomery
Ala
Gadsden
Bibb Graves
Goodyear Tire and Rubber
Akron
Ohio
George 8Erts
American Federation of Labor
Graves
Washington Girl Vanishes From Home In Washington D C
Washington D C police ask Decatur officers to search for Gloria Elaine Carter 15 missing from home. description: five feet three inches tall blond bobbed hair hazel eyes scar above right eyebrow dressing in a light silk dress and sandals. she may seek work as a waitress and has little money. mother ill with worry.
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Washington
D. C
Decatur
Gloria Elaine Carter
Carter
Gloria
New Jury to Handle Probe Into Night Rider Floggings
Wilmington July 1 The PA summary says a spring grand jury investigating Columbus county night rider floggings has ended its term. Foreman Hackett Applewhite stated the new grand jury will be organized in August to pursue the case with about 30 witnesses. The investigation began after a court trial where a woman was forced to remove her hat revealing her cropped hair and recounting victimization.
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Wilmington
N. C
Columbus County
Néwegrand
Hackett Applewhite
John W. Hall
Columbus
R. Set Parker
Applewhite
Hank Greenberg Out For Year With Broken Left Wrist
Detroit Tigers first baseman Hank Greenberg reportedly will miss the rest of the season due to a broken left wrist. After removing an initial cast, doctors found the wrist not yet healed and recasted it, keeping the veteran slugger sidelined.
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Hank Greenberg
Detroit Tigers
Medicos
Greenberg
Hank
Third Victim Passes in Ogden Pickhandle Murder Case
Emma Schott Rose 82 dies in Ogden bringing total dead to three. Her daughter Mabel Snyder and son in law Adam Snyder were killed yesterday. George Mortensen 37, a cosmetics salesman, is charged after Grace Snyder says he did it. Mortensen’s wife Grace fled to her father as police search Salt Lake City highways and rail lines. Betty Becker survived the slaughter.
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Ogden
Utah
Emma Schott Rose
Pickhandle
Rose
Mabel Scott Snyder
Adam Snyder
George Mortensen
the Snyders
Salt Lake City
Mort
Mortensen
Seven year old questioned in Chicago murder case
Jimmy Thompson, a seven year old, was questioned by a psychiatrist about the death of his mother Mrs Florence Thompson Castle. Investigators doubt his sensational account of a large negro intruder and continue to hold the boy as they pursue various leads including a possible ex convict and a cryptic mirror message "Black Legion Game."
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Chicago
Jimmy Thompson
Florence Thompson Castle
John L. Sullivan
Harry Hoffman
Criminal Court
Jimmy
William O
Brie
J W. Bolin
Pueblo
Colo
Colorado
Father Castle
George Boers
Mrs. Castle
Boers
Edward Lynch
Ernest la Vergne
Canon City
Sidney Schaps
Castle
Lindbergh Given Title to Home in Grosse Point Park
Mrs Evangeline Lindbergh transferred title to her son Charles A Lindbergh via a deed on a $17 000 Grosse Point Park home. The Cass Technical High School chemistry instructor was unavailable for comment. Harold Stoll, register of deeds, noted stamps on the deed showing the $17 000 value.
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Detroit
Chas. A. Lindbergh
Evangeline L. Lindbergh
Grosse Point Park
Sister Marys Kitchen Menu and Party Snacks
NEA Service idea by Mary E. Dague outlines essentials for hosting teens and college students. It lists pantry staples from sugar syrup to bottled juices and varied breads plus easy appetizers like Roquefort olive canapes and Brie with anchovy, designed for casual gatherings and swanky touches.
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Mary E. Daguenea
Joserhost
Rls
Tomorrow's Menu Breakfast to Dinner
Breakfast includes Aes sree cereal cream coddl eggs toast milk and coffee. Luncheon features Jellied veal loaf fresh peas fruit salad rolls milk tea. Dinner offers Vegetable tea toasted cheese sandwiches peach cobbler milk and coffee.
Decatur's Diary Visits and Health News From Town
Visitors to the Home Ideal include Dr and Mrs W P Reeves of Sheffield and Mrs A B Davidson of New Haven Connecticut. Nellie Poole is recovering at her parents home after an operation. Several locals remain ill including Mrs A F Bryant and Paul Crawford. Miss Thelma Barnes hosts Tennessee visitor Miss Margaret McBride while J W Shely recovers from tonsil surgery. Police court heard three cases.
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W. P. Reeves
Sheffield
Reeves
Central Baptist Church
A. B. Davidson
New Haven, Conn
Lovelady
Hartselle
Connecticut City
Nellie Poole
Benevolent Society Hospital
Margaret McBride
Tennessee
Thelma Barnes
First National Bank Declares 5 Percent Semiannual Dividend
Gadsden Alabama reports the First National Bank authorized a semi annual dividend of 5 percent. The bank, reorganized in 1933, has retired 225000 dollars of preferred stock since that year.
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Gadsden
Ala
First National Bank
D G Anderson Dies in Athens After Illness
Athens Ga D G Anderson a native of Pulaski Tenn died at his home today after a ten week illness He was an uncle of W A Alexander head football coach at Georgia Tech.
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Athens
D. G. Anderson
Pulaski
Tenn
W. A. Alexander
Georgia Tech
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