Stocks Rally as Broad Scale Buying Pushes Market Higher
New York trading saw broad scale buying push stocks to record highs with active issues gaining 1 to 8 points and select high priced issues up 10 to 20 points in thin market conditions. Simms Petroleum led with a 100,000 share block sold at 30, a $3 million turnover, while chemicals and solvents extended gains on manufacturing and oil refining demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Simms Petroleum
M. J. Meehan
Liquid Carbonie
Allied Chemical
Union Carbide
American Telephone
Adams Express
Borg Warner
Hohn Aluminum
North American
Republic Steel
Consolidated Film Preferred
Hershey Chocolate
Philips Jones
New Haven
American Can
Bethlehem Steel
Allegheny Corporation
General Eeetric
Greene Cananea Copper
Chowan Farmer Missing From Home
Edenton North Carolina April 23 UP John D P D Twine a well to do influential Chowan county farmer failed to appear after Sunday night. His wife found his clothes in the room but he was gone possibly in his night shirt. Searches of swamps woods and fields failed to find him. no reason for disappearance yet and his finances are reported in order. He is a native of Chowan and an elder in his church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edenton
N. C
John Dpd
Twine
Chowan County
Seven Big Tax Rebates Announced by Treasury
The international revenue bureau announced seven large refunds under President Hoover's order, with the biggest payment of 4 635 530 to the estate of William Waldorf Astor after a circuit court of appeals ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoover
International Revenue Bureau
William Waldorf Astor
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
No. The dialogue lists clothing items and misc terms
The exchange names several garments including coats hats shoes and a blouse. It asks for a hand garment and mentions trouser pockets Faun and Vienna in a mismatch of context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz
Faun
Vienna
New York Cotton opens steady on Liverpool cues
New York cotton prices move mixed on April 23 with gains early in response to stronger Liverpool cables, then near month liquidation and weather news pressuring levels. May slips toward 19.72, July and December fluctuate, midday quotes hovering 4 to 18 points higher than yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Liverpool
South America
Africa
P.C
Martin Speaks On The Man And His Church At Banquet
Sanforea Martin editor of the Winston Salem Journal spoke at a banquet by the men of the First Baptist church in Lexington on the theme The Man and His Church. P V Critcher local attorney was Sunday school teacher and toastmaster, with a large attendance.
Ornament Quote: Robbers Steal Money and Car in Sicily
In a Sicily driving incident, robbers seized money, a watch, and even the car. The victim says a revolver was carried but not found by the thieves. The exchange captures a humorous yet harsh street scene as reported by Der Lustige Sachse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sicily
Wheat prices rise and fall on export demand
Chicago market notes stronger North American export demand lifting wheat prices then selling pressures causing irregular closes. Wheat ended with a 5 8 to 3 4 cent net decline and 1 to 17 cent gains in provisions as markets opened high, low, and closed mixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
North America
Flight crew lands at White Horse from Chicago via Edmonton
Parker D. Cramer and W. H. Gamble landed in White Horse Yukon Territory after flying from Chicago to Nome. Their route included Edmonton Alberta and British Columbia stops at Prince George Hazleton Telegraph Creek and Atlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Horse
Yukon Territory
Parker D. Cramer
W. H. Gamble
Chicago
Nome
Edmonton
Alberta
British Columbia
Prince George
Hazelton
Telegraph Creek
Atlin
Army and Navy to stage 1951 football game in Soldier Field
Chicago report says Army and Navy have buried the hatchet and will play a football game at Soldier Field in 1951, with details to be announced. The Chicago Daily News notes word reached Chicago today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Daily News Today
Army
Navy
Soldier Field
Stout Seeks Weight Loss With Doctor Advice
A man reports to a doctor that his plan to ride horses to slim down is failing. The doctor notes the effort may help but weight loss is not yet achieved and advises adjustments. The exchange captures a humorous take on dieting efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stout
Mexican Rebels Claim Germans Supply Arms
Juarez rebels allege they are receiving war munitions from Germany, not specifying government or private sources. A German ship reportedly docked at Yavaros in Sonora and sent arms to General J. G. Escobar near San Blas, with U.S. authorities saying if true, shipments likely came from private firms to avoid U.S. displeasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tex
Juarez
Germany
Yavaros
Sonora
J. G. Escobar
San Blas
United States
Wealthy ex bootlegger held for $25 000 ransom
Fred Begeman a 52 year old Wyandotte man described as wealthy former bootlegger was held for 25000 ransom by kidnappers who warned relatives that failure to pay would be “too bad for him.” The abduction was traced to Wyandotte after he vanished Friday night from the business district. Kidnappers extended time twice and demanded payment by noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Fred Begeman
Wyandotte
Begeman
Turkish minister expects arbitration treaty with Germany
German parliament reports Dr Tevfik Rushdi Bey Turkish foreign minister announced in Berlin that a treaty of arbitration and conciliation with Germany is expected to be concluded soon without political clauses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Tevfik Rushdi Bey
Germany
Purely Business Theater Visitor
A brief Berlin exchange features a tailor and a theater visitor. The visitor asks why the tailor claps the author, who used to be a customer, and the tailor responds that the author has now paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorfbarbier
Berlin
Loew's declares regular quarterly dividend of 1.62
Loew's Inc. declares a regular quarterly dividend of 1.62 per share on preferred stock payable May 15 to holders of record May 3. White Rock Mineral Springs reports first quarter 1929 net profit 217156 after charges and federal taxes, up from 216180 in 1928. Russia Insurance stockholders approve capital changes including a 21 2 for 1 split, stock dividend and rights offering at 30 a share. Youngstown district steel plants run capacity around 92 percent with nearby mills at 85 percent. Ford adds three open furnaces at River Rouge boosting monthly alloy steel capacity to 50,000 tons, up 30 percent from 1928. General Railway Signal earns 0.76 a share in Q1 1929, up from 0.48 in 1928. General Electric earns 1.92 a share, up from 1.56. Consolidated Film Inc reports Q1 1929 net 576853 after depreciation and taxes, down from 851244 in Q1 1928. Averages-30 industrials up 4.26 to 315.33, 20 active rails up 0.67. Cotton: New Orleans reports tenderability at 99.6 percent of 14241003 bales. 11701994 bales tenderable, with 2579109 bales tenderable as 19.79 percent, all tenderable supply disposed with 11607000 exported or consumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loew's, Inc
White Rock Mineral Springs
Russia Insurance
Youngstown
Indi
Youngstown Sheet and Tube
Republic Iron and Steel
Ford Motor
River Rouge
General Railway Signal
General Electric
Consolidated Film Inc
New Orleans
Cotton Letter Describes Market Update and Weather Outlook
New York April 23 report notes futures for May July and Oct at better levels than due with 5,000 spot sales. Middlings eased from yesterday while forecasts predict fair conditions in Carolinas Georgia Mississippi Alabama today. Weather may bring showers in Ark Oklahoma Texas with moderate Worth Street activity and anticipation of near month liquidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Liverpool
Carolinas
Georgia Fair
Miss
Ala
Ark
Okla
Texas
Worth Street
JNO
F. Clark & CO
Market tips on Phillips and major stocks
Phillips Pete shows a definite upward move and could rise above fifty on the current move. American Locomotive may surge past 150 as 1929 earnings rise. American Smelting and Refining appears to have bottomed near 100 with a later advance. Columbia Graphophone resumes uptrend with strong sponsorship and potential for new highs. INO. F. CLARK & CO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Graphophone
INO. F. Clark & CO
Stock opinions on oil rails and merchandising bets
Chisholm and Chapman foresee a general advance today as leaders favor easier money and renewed confidence. Montgomery Ward is expected to gain with record April business ahead, while oil stocks are viewed as strong long term opportunities. Other firms note liquidity near bottom and possible rallies after recent liquidation, with cautious stance on outside buying until first notice day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chisholm and Chapman
Jackson Bros
Hornblower and Weekie
Montgomery Ward
Halle and Stieglitz
Bordens
F. B. Keech
Orvis Bros
Pynchon
Hubbard Bros
JNO. F. Clark & CO
Marine Preferred and Electric Boat Stock Outlook
Marine Preferred rests after a ten point advance and could gain on weak spots as shipping issues warrant discount movement. Electric Boat shows improving fundamentals over ten years and is recommended until its value is truly discounted. Postum Cereal trend looks up with a move likely toward the old high later this year. MO. F. CLARK & CO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Boat
Postum
Par
MO. F. Clark & CO
Chicago Livestock Market Report Slow Hogs and Cattle Trade
Chicago hog market slow with 23 000 head and 2 000 direct sales. Prices mostly 18 to 20 cents lower. top 11.70 for around 180 lb hogs. Bulk 160 300 lb hogs 11.35 11.60. Cattle 7 500, calves 4 000. steer and yearling trade slow, slaughter classes steady to slow. heavy sows easy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
Market Report on Livestock Prices and Ranges
The summary lists bid and ask ranges for cattle, calves, and hogs by weight and quality, including fed yearlings, heifers, cows, bulls, vealers, and stockers. It notes sheep and lamb movements with prices for fat lambs, wool, and clip selections, plus feeder lamb activity and limited sales.
New Orleans Cotton Opens Firm on Higher Liverpool Cables
The New Orleans cotton market opened firm as Liverpool cables rose, with early trades up 5 to 13 points and futures advancing on strong demand and short-covering. July, October, and December contracts climbed to around 19.16 to 19.21 before easing slightly, closing with 8 to 16 point net gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Liverpool
P.C
Potatoes Market Report From Chicago Apr 23
Potatoes receipts totaling 112 acres on track 33 new 219 old with total shipments of 691 cars. New stock trading strong while old stock stays fair. Texas Bliss Triumphs sold 4.75 to 4.85. Wisconsin round whites 70 to 90, Minnesota North Dakota round whites 70 to 80, Red River Ohio sacks 80 to 90, Idaho Russets 1.80 to 2.10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Texas
Bliss
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
Red River
WCTU to Campaign If Wisconsin Prohibition Is Repealed
The Women's Christian Temperance Union announced it will campaign to restore the Wisconsin prohibition law if the state legislature repeals it during this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. U
Chicago
Women’s
Chrisian Temperance Union
Sugar Prices Dip in New York Trade
Raw sugar fell 1.32 to 3.61 a hundredweight for spots paid while refined sugar held at 4.90 for fine granulated as New York markets extended a softer tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Terrible Pun Boss and Fallers in Life Story Panel
A witty panel shows a character joking about a near tumble as another worker named Mike quips about seeing a couple of other fallers. The scene captures a humorous exchange amid a risky moment described in Life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Two Men Burned In Asheville Gasoline Fire At City Garage
In Asheville on April 23 two city employees Willard Quinton and Kenneth Jackson were severely and burn injuries after a gasoline fueled blaze aboard a recreation park boat. E H Willenbacker of Norfolk Virginia aided by smothering flames. The trio were hospitalized with Quinton badly burned, Jackson with a broken knee cap and burned hands, Willenbacker lightly burned. The fire department extinguished the blaze before the gasoline spilled and exploded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
Asheville Hospital
Willard Quinton
Kenneth Jackson
E. H. Willenbacker
Norfolk
Texas Oil Company
Quinton
Asheville Recreation Park
Quin
City
Jackson
Willenbacker
Also Mentioned on This Page
Commercial National Bank
Atchison Ee
Allied
Air Reduction Co
Atlantic Refining
Sir Ajax Rubber
Adams Millis
Slyogi
Tobacco
Smelting Ee
Anaconda
Am Steel Fdy
Barnsdall Corps
Briggs Mfg Co
Rt Contl Motors
Ches and
Ohio
Freeport Texas
Fox Film Corp Famous Players
Enl Motors
Gimbel Bros
Gold Dust Corp
Goodrich
Goodyear Tres
Hudson Motors
Hupp Motors
Houston Oil Ee
Kennecott
Kresger
Kroger
Lig and Myers B
ORS
Miami Copper
Mo Kan and
Tex RR
I Murry Corp . Ae
Io Io
Magma Copper
Nash Motors
Y Central
NY NH
Nor Am Corp
Nor Pac
Otis Steel Corp
Packard Motors “Ee
Pathe Exg Com al
Penn
Radio Corp of Am
Reynolds
Superior Oil Oo Se
Southern Ryene
Stewart War Eee
Studebaker Corpu
Ufeway Stores
Texas Corpn Oe
Texas Gulf Sul
Union Pace RR
Stl Corpn
Vic
Official Bureau Weather Report
Max Min
Atlanta
Yueau
Atlantic City
Birmingham
Charleston
Charlotte
Hatteras Ee
Jacksonville Ee
Key West
Little Rock
Los Angeles
Memphis
Miami
Mobile
Vicksburg
Treasury
Florida
High Point Fruit and Produce Co
E. High St
Union Bus Station
Chicago Grain
Charles Hohman
White House
Nissen Bldg
Winston-Salem, N.C
North Main Street
Coats
Tan
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!