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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1901
Page
16
Fragmentary OCR note lists small print about interest on certificates and book deposits of 1.06 and up, mentions ledge money on term maturity, and references agents, executors, administrators, guardians, assignees, trustees and related parties in unclear terms.
Reports describe chaotic scenes as copper market tensions, price dips, and labor unrest ripple through New York trading floors. Officials warn of further volatility as inventories tighten, while producers mull output cuts to stabilize prices.
A New York money market roundup cites negotiable paper rates and bank bills, with sterling and domestic exchange posted. The page then abruptly shifts to a garbled health recipe passage, mentioning a ritual at a Chicago church and instructions for preparing a flavoring drink, with no clear connection to financial news.
The slump in British government, railroad and industrial securities since the South Africa war began shows a vast loss. The Bankers’ Magazine cites a total fall of about 148,946,000 pounds in 335 listed securities. Consols dropped from 108 1/2 to 101 1/8, while foreign issues and American railroads rose. British railroads lost over 69,000,000 pounds in stock value, with total losses in debentures and preferences over 10,000,000 pounds.
New York November 1 Coffee futures opened steady with prices 5 to 10 points higher on covering and buying by room brokers. Eight Brazilian receipts supported gains while strong cash markets abroad boosted sentiment though early trade was light and bears held back. Finishing tones showed modest gains and quiet activity with December around 6.00 to 6.55 and May near 7.00.
New York dry goods market shows light demand from home trade with exporters not hiding. Brown and dyed cottons scarce, coarse colored cottons steady, prints arriving, cotton yarns quiet, worsted yarns firm, woolen yarns steady. The world has awaited?
A dispute over local exchanges pits North Manchester rivals against Rex company in a bid to control connections. Ten clubs join Unefel River Valley Telephony Company while Rex holds an ironclad contract with key subscribers. A committee including Dr Blount, Theodore Thorward, and A J Peabody will issue a final report after a further meeting.
Nov. 30 in Union City Ind. the death of Mrs. McNiel formerly Miss Jessie Ruby, ex postmistress for eight years, is reported. She and fiancé Dr. Harry McNiel, both high honors graduates, traveled in South America and Europe. A later dispatch confirms she died at sea after being swept from the Belgenland’s deck. a note from Dr. McNiel to her brothers announces the tragedy.
Listing of real estate leansters compiled by Jona Helier abstracter. Properties on Berry and Bank F. Gebethusr. 20 ft lots with various rods widths, described as part of Wayne County township. Transactions total around 2400 dollars with multiple owners Albert D. and Celisth G. Palmer among others.
For sale a fine lot of Belgian hares. offers welcomed at 51 August Ave. Call or arrange after address Frank M Thompson. Phone 699 South.
CHAS F PENNIFEER offers loans on real estate or personal security. Rooms G7 Gash Block.
A fragmented account describes pumpkin shortages in the city caused by an early September freeze that damaged vines and slowed harvests. Shoppers face high prices and scarce stock, with some residents improvising decorations and meals as pumpkins remain scarce into the holiday season.
The article details global wealth by region from the United States to Australia, listing totals for coal, mineral products, wool, gold, diamonds, rubies, emeralds and pearls. It notes Queensland and South Wales as sources, with Australia highlighted for vast mineral and jewel outputs and significant pearl fisheries.
A fragmentary OCR style passage shows a shy damsel in a restaurant with an unsuspecting youth. She orders bread and butter then asks if he knows she is not hungry. The poor man pockets thirty cents, laughs feebly, and asks if he is doing this on a bet.
The Wabasiz advertises round trip tickets to St Louis sold Saturdays at half fare or one fare round trip. Tickets are valid on the St Louis Limited leaving 9 20 p m and arriving St Louis Sunday morning. Return on three fast trains by Monday morning. twenty hours in St Louis with chairs and Pullman sleep cars.
A distorted brief mentions diplomatic talks and military notes with unclear names and places. The text references Japan and a czar era style event, but many words are garbled, yielding few concrete details or dates.
Fragmentary report shows the president telling Beveridge he cannot take on the presidents judgeship question and will send a message correction next week. Names and details are unclear due to damaged text.
A garbled OCR fragment notes a government mistyped line about an hour and a half ahead of others. It mentions Para and Tadlarapolla with a telephone contact and details that are unclear.
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