Wilkins and Floyd Wilkins Plane Repair at Spitzbergen
Captain George H. Wilkins and co pilot Carl B. Fielson repair the undercarriage of their polar flight plane at Green Harbor Spitzbergen. Fuel is almost exhausted after the Alaska to Point Barrow crossing. They may wait for ice to clear before attempting to fly again or be shipped from Kings Bay to Norway.
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Oslo
Norway
George H. Wilkins
Carl B. Fielson
Green Harbor
Spitzbergen
Wilkins
Europe
Hielson
Point Barrow
Alaska
Kings Bay
Istford
Home and Home Contract With Illinois Team
Army signs a 1929 and 1950 football home and home deal with the University of Illinois after breaking with the Naval Academy. Army will play at Urbana in 1929 and Illinois will visit New York or West Point in 1930 for the return game. Dates not fixed.
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New York
Naval Academy
Army
University of Illinois
Secretary of War
Urbana
Ilini
Illinois
West Point
Navy
St. Louis Defeats Cleveland Behind Manush Homer
St. Louis scored three runs in the fourth inning on four singles and a homer by Manush in the opening frame to beat Cleveland 4 to 2. Sam Gray earned his third win in four starts for the Cardinals.
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ST. Louis
Manush
Cleveland
Sam Gray
Reds Beat Cardinals In Tight Cincinnati Tilt
In Cincinnati on April 23 a walk with bases loaded followed by a fumble and a wild pitch in the third inning produced two Cardinal runs and allowed the Reds to win 2 to 2. It was Sherdel's poor inning as the Reds seized the chance.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
St. Louis Cardinals
Sherdel
Reds
Whitted Resigns as Duke Baseball Coach
Duke University ends its two season tenure with coach George Whitted resigning after the Princeton game. James Dehart assumes leadership of the Duke nine amid reports of a rift over team matters. no official statement from Whitted or Duke officials yet.
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Durham
George Whitted
Duke University
Princeton
Whitted
Duke
James Dehart
Dehart
Carolina Golfers Beat Davidson 9-5 in Charlotte Matches
Carolina golfers won individual matches to defeat Davidson 9 to 5 in Charlotte on April 23. Local players secured decisive victories as the team edged the Wildcats in the afternoon play.
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Carolina Golfers
Davidson
Charlotte
Carolina
Duke Athletic Director James Hart Marries Lois Guffey
James N. Hart, director of athletics and football coach at Duke, wed Lois Guffey of Concord, a Duke graduate student and 1927 class member, in Elizabeth City. The couple's announcement came from friends in Durham.
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Durham
James Tnchart
Duke University
Elizabeth City
Lois Guffey
Concord
Duke
H. Peyton Guffey
Elevator now carries visitors to Milan cathedral dome
The Milan cathedral offers an elevator service that transports visitors to its dome, expanding access to the landmark. The feature highlights modern accessibility for guests touring the historic site.
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Milan
Cotton Market Report From New York Telegraph
Liverpool market notes lower prices for May and July contracts with spot sales totaling 6 000 bales. Middling cotton at 11.34 pence, weather delays in the eastern belt, floods feared in Alabama and Georgia, and cautious buying in Worth Street. Tips include selections to buy Gillette Razor Congoleum Goodrich and Congress Cigar amid gloom in tobacco. Whitney.
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New York
N. Y
Liverpool
Oklahoma
East Texas
Ala
Georgia
Arkansas
Worth St
Congoleum
Goodrich
Congress Cigar
North Pacific March Net Income Reported in NY
Stock market brief notes Northern Pacific March net operating income at 2.26 million dollars versus 1.25 million a year earlier. Oil and Gas Journal pegs domestic crude output for week ending April 21 at 2.41 million barrels daily. Electric Power and Light reports Feb balance after taxes. U S Steel directors meet at 3 p m to announce dividends and earnings. Electric Bond and Share posts 11.9 million net for 1927.
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New York
Northern Pacific
Oil and Gas Journal
American and Foreign Power Co., Inc
Bross
U. S. Steel
Electric Bond and Share Co
J. F. Clark and CO
J. F., Clark and CO
Market notes on leather issues and stock earnings
Whitney's letter discusses mixed market movement with independent group actions. It argues no break in sight for sound issues and notes persistent strength in U S leather issues due to high earnings on common stock and looming dividends on A stock, influencing prices.
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New York
WU. S
Market Picks Highlight Panhandle Pan American and Texan Rail
Stock gossip notes Panhandle Production and Refining may buy up to 90 with a sharp run above par. Pan American set for buying on soft spots today and General Asphalt could rise after an early opening. N Y Central may move past 260, Texas Land Trust favored at 25 to 26, Radio seen at 200 with potential jump, U S Steel likely dip to 142 or 149 before turning.
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Panhandle
Pan American
N. Y. Central
Texas Land Trust
U. S. Steel
Market Shift Sees Digestive Readjustment Ahead
J. S. Bache and Company expect a period of readjustment that will stabilize markets and pave the way for bullish moves. Hornblower and Weeks notes continued oil stock buying, with Silebrling favored, while Texas Corporation and gasoline oils may improve. Montgomery Ward and Westinghouse Electric are seen as buys. caution remains on market leaders.
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J. S .Bache and Company
Hornblower
Texas Corpn
Wei
Montgomery Ward
Westinghouse Electric
Louchiem Minton
Company
Pynchon and company foresee reaction in near term
Orvis Brothers predict favorable weather or worse weather will prompt purchases. Hubbard Brothers warn that more delay may cause a scramble for spots. Wade Brothers cite recessions due to weather or technical issues and advise purchases.
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Pynchon and Company
Orvis Brothers
Hubbard Brothers
Wade Brothers
Chicago Grain Markets Hold Bullish Tone Amid Fluctuations
After the close bids were in active demand on both wheat and corn. Traders viewed corn as having more strength while some leading professionals who had sold out their wheat remained bearish and hedged against bulges.
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Chicago
Tribune
Market Report: Silver Prices in New York
Silver in New York trading quoted at 573 per ounce for bar silver and 452 for Mexican dollars as of April 24, with the market showing typical bullion fluctuations in midweek activity.
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New York
Liverpool Cotton Prices Edge Down in Quiet Market
In Liverpool on April 24 the cotton market showed lower spot prices across grades with American middling at 11.23 and strict good middling at 11.78. Trade totaled 6,000 bales with 7,000 receipts. Futures finished near steady with May at 10.65 and subsequent months around 10.3 to 10.57.
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Liverpool
Chicago Potato Market Report April 24
Potatoes receipts 95 cars on track and 298 total U S shipments 570. Market steady with slow demand. Texas sacked bliss mostly 4 75 to 5 00 Wisconsin sacked round white 1 85 to 2 00 Minnesota North Dakota sacked round whites and Red River ships 1 60 to 1 80 Idaho sacked fussets 1 80 to 1 90 commercial 1 55 to 1 78.
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Chicago
U. S
Texas
Bliss
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
Red River
Idaho
Fussets
New Orleans Cotton Market Delivers Mixed Early Trades
The New Orleans cotton market opened easy on weaker Liverpool cables and favorable south weather. Early losses of 7 to 9 points gave way to a rally as July and October futures rose from lows, aided by weather forecasts and a crop author’s optimistic view. May at 19.83, July 19.71, October 19.43 with steady tone near midafternoon.
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New Orleans
Liverpool
South
Cotton Market Opens Easier on Warmer Weather Outlook
New York April 24 The cotton market opened easier with declines of 7 to 10 points and May and October futures sliding to around 20 12 and 1975 respectively as liquidation and selling pressed prices. Trade buying and covering appeared at the decline with private reports noting delays to crops and replanting in some areas due to bad weather.
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New York
Liverpool
May
London
Continental
Cotton market climbs on weather hopes and storm damage
The New York cotton market rose about 6 to 11 points in midafternoon trading after heavy early realising and selling eased on declines of 10 to 12 points. Rallies followed as traders covered or rebought amid reports of improving southern weather and further crop damage from recent storms.
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New York
Delaware & Hudson
New York Central
Wabash Common
Maryland
Rock Island
U. S
Southern Dairies
Continental Baking A
Mexican Seaboard
Coca Cola
International Harvester
Freeport Texas
Bethlehem Steel
General Motors
New York Stocks Open With Modest Gains
The New York stock market opened higher as early trading showed modest gains across key indexes. Traders awaited further economic signals while volume remained light and investors eyed potential corporate updates.
Sugar futures hold steady as Cuban sale priced at 4.40
New York reports raw sugar unchanged with 20,000 bags Cuban afloat to a refiner at 4.40 duty paid. Raw futures ease under May liquidation while refined stays at 5.95 to 6.00 cents. Demand remains light and mostly second hand, below refiners' list quotations.
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New York
Butter Prices Rise and Cheese Steady in New York Market
In New York on April 24 butter firms report higher creamery prices with extra and first grade rates lifting. Cheese remains steady while eggs show firmness and fresh gathered lots rise in price and grade spreads.
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New York
Turpentine and Rosin Company Stocks and Quotations
Turpentine firm in Savannah shows 51 percent sales with 505, receipts 1,008 and stock 9,665. Rosin firm reports 676 sales, receipts 2,825, stock 61,237 with no shipments. Quoted prices include D6.80 and WG9.00, WW9.50, N&.90, MS8.14, KS8.00, HT.66.
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Savannah
Chicago Livestock Market Report Mixed Gains Across Hogs Cattle
Chicago livestock market notes 30,000 hogs with better grades up to 10¢ higher. Top hogs at 10.45 for 150-220 lb. butcher weights. cattle and calves receipts 5,000 with plainer butcher demand yet steady to strong. Slaughter steers 13.00-14.75, cows 6.25-11.25, vealers 9.50-14.00. sheep 10,000 with fat lambs active and firm prices.
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Chicago
Lamb market reports tight supply and steady prices
Shearing lambs remain scarce as buyers seek good and choice lots. Prices for 92 lb lambs range 15.50 to 16.65, medium 14.50 to 15.65, and utility to common 11.75 to 14.59. Feeder lambs sell 14.00 to 15.00 with ewes mainly 2.50 to 9.75 and larger categories up to 9.75.
Wheat Gains Amid Dry Southwest Weather And Bullish Estimates
Wheat prices rise despite showers and Liverpools market lag. Dry weather in the southwest boosts private crop estimates, with northwest Kansas acreage outlook trimmed yet supportive. Prices move: wheat up 1.5 to 2 cents, corn largely steady, oats up to 2 cents, other grains mixed.
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Chicago
Liverpool
Kansas
State fair bids for five hollow tile buildings opened
Raleigh April 23 state fair directors received bids on five state buildings. The executive committee planned to award contracts after bid openings later today. Buildings will use hollow tile, stucco coating and reflect a Spanish architectural style.
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Raleigh
Mrs. Coggins Visits Daughter in Lexington
Mrs. M. L. Coggins of Lexington is the guest of her daughter Mrs. John A. Holmes on Colonial Drive for a stay that highlights family ties and local hosting.
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M. L. Coggins
Lexington
John A. Holmes
Colonial Drive
Lacrosse Origins Attributed To American Indians
A historical note credits lacrosse as originating with American Indian communities, outlining its early use as a team sport and cultural activity before modern adoption.
Cotton crop may affect prices and stock markets today
Cotton planting lags two to four weeks with heavy rains halting growth in the belt. Four southern states report worsening conditions while others withhold replies. In New York the market trends downward on anticipated rediscount rate changes with mixed earnings reports and notable moves in tobacco, rail, and industrial stocks.
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Atlanta
Eugene Talmadge
Georgia
Talmadge
South Carolina
Texas
Alabama
Arkansas
Mississippi
Louisiana
North Carolina
Foreign Exchange Rates and Quoted Currencies
Foreign exchanges report mixed quota tions in cents for Great Britain France Italy Belgium Germany Holland Norway Sweden Denmark Switzerland Spain Greece Poland Czecho Slova kia Jugoslavia Austria and others with demand and cable rates noted for each.
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New York
Great Britain
France
Italy
Belgium
Germany
Holland
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Switzerland
Spain
Greece
Poland
Czecho-Slovakia
Jugo-Slavia
Austria
Wheat and corn slip as rain forecasts ease drought fears
Western Nebraska drought concerns and larger river port deliveries weighed on markets. Chicago wheat opened 1 8 to 7 8 cents lower before showing limited rally. Corn moved weaker, oats firmed, and provisions edged upward.
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Chicago
Nebraska
Liverpool
Argentine Bulls Sold to Argentina From Kansas City Show
Two pure bred yearling Hereford bulls, prize winners at the American Royal Livestock Show, leave Kansas City for Buenos Aires. William Reynolds of Buenos Aires bought them for Argentine cattle breeders aiming to improve their herds. A special caretaker accompanies the two month voyage.
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Kansas City
Argentina
William Reynolds
Buenos Aires
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Kelly Spring Tire
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Southern Ry
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U S Rubber
U Ss Steel
Wabash Ry
Westinghouse
White Motor Co
Willys Overland
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Simmons Co
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Shanghai
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Chicago Livestock
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Wall Street
Federal Reserve
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