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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1933
Page
10
New York June 16 reports a sharply falling dollar and a broad stock market decline. Heavy offerings flooded the exchange with many blue chips dropping several points as investors faced currency uncertainties and a volatile trading day.
The report highlights volatile grain and prov ision prices driven by uncertainty over political reforms and international trade. Wheat futures moved with jitters while corn and oats held firm, reflecting fears of future shortages and market shocks from policy proposals.
The report lists commodity quotes and market notes for wheat and durum across Minneapolis and Liverpool, with protein yields and par values. It mentions price ranges, freight implications, and local rail delivery expectations, noting percentages and regional variations in protein content and futures.
United States reports receipt of twenty million ounces of silver at Bombay as partial payment of ten million dollars owed to Britain. Britain remains responsible for delivering the funds to Washington. New York Federal Assay Office also notes two million ounces of silver received, part of the one million dollar payment, under the inflation law.
Washington reports Attorney General Cummings said federal agents are relitigating income tax evasion charges involving former Treasury secretary Andrew Mellon and his nephew William J. Mellon of Pittsburgh. Olson and Knight filed suits seeking recovery of taxes for omitted Gull stock value and years 1926 to 1936, with Mellon asked to answer within 16 days.
A garbled OCR passage references New York and June seventeen, listing names like Brice American Gee and Zleery, and mentions entities such as Cities service and Ford Motor. The fragmentary text includes scattered company names and places, with no coherent event or outcome to report.
Chicago market reports show potatoes moving well with prices from 2.35 to 2.45 per unit and decayed stock at 32.26, while Cobbler varieties sell around 3.50 to 3.80. Poultry prices hold steady with live weights and various fowl prices listed. sugar is unchanged at 4.40 per 100 pounds with steady demand.
London June 16. Delegates from the four major wheat exporting nations gather in London to align views on production curtailment. The United States backs limiting output, while Australia and Argentina stay undecided. Premier Bennett proposes production limits with possible import-side measures to boost purchases.
New York June 15 A dramatic testimony featured former Governor Alfred E. Smith testifying to Charles Mitchells reputation being bent as part of the defense against charges of bilking the government of 660009 in income taxes. Rebuttal witnesses including Mitchell himself followed as court adjourned. Federal Judge Henry W Goddard said the case would be summarized next Monday and Tuesday with a Wednesday jury verdict expected. The appearance of Smith drew surprise and featured other notable figures.
Cattle and hog prices listed for South St Paul Chicago Omaha and Spokane with bids on calves, yearlings and sows. Notes on steady to weak demand, top values around 1500 dollars, and regional price ranges. A brief crime blurb notes John Tobin, 34, charged in city court after causing three accidents while fleeing police.
A playful fragment features Fanny Cory describing a parent’s observation of a child. The speaker notes repeatedly checking on the child and managing multiple tasks at once, signaling endearing parental humor.
A compact listing of local firms offering phone order services across several trades. Chinese laundry, cleaning and pressing, noodles and chop suey, photographers, rubber stamps, and related shops appear with partial names and addresses.
The Independent announces its publishing details and offices in New York Chicago Butte and other cities. It notes daily publication by the TRO publishing company with multiple editorial and sales locations and sale points across the United States.
The piece outlines AP credit use, advertiser mistake responsibility, proof sent in advance, and rate details for want ads. It notes two cent per word insertions with a six word minimum and a 25 cent minimum for a line. It lists main office on South Main Street and requests ads to be received before deadline.
June 16 New York market notes a nervous day despite a late rally. Traders worry about uncertain present conditions as Sterling dives toward 4 level proposals to stabilize currency surface. Wheat and cotton tax decisions spark uncertainty while hopes rise that new industry regulation could bolster a bull case.
Washington reports Finland the 15 year old republic repaid its loan of about 9 million dollars to the United States. The payment completes the scheduled installment under a six year program at a little over 1 percent interest. Finland has long relied on US support to preserve its independence through turbulent times. Peace for Cuba Cuba’s opposition leaders seek mediation to resolve the political crisis with President Machado government open to mediation.
A list of lodge meetings with dates in June 2, 8 p.m. times and locations. Also includes rooms for rent and housing notes with contact phone numbers.
Los Angeles June 15 a court commissioner approved substituting 10 tons of hay for monthly alimony payments Mrs Anderson sought fifty dollars weekly for herself and four children Bert Anderson claimed he had plenty of hay saying hay is okay the court accepted the barter and ordered support to be paid in hay
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