Steel market activity shows large withdrawals and record production
In the past week steel contracts saw large withdrawals while new business remained moderate. Eastern mills reported smaller structural steel bookings though large contracts were pending. April ingot production and first quarter output reached record highs. pig iron held steady as copper demand rose and tin, lead, zinc and antimony prices moved, with smelters cautious and stock levels up in April.
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New York
Connecticut Valley
London
Far East
Cotton Prices Ease on Weather Reports and Liquidation
New York May 12 The cotton market fell under weekend liquidation as rains in Texas prompted trade and commission selling. July dipped to 21.05 and May to 21.82 with near steady opens and late-day rallies fading under southwest rain news. End-week shipboard stocks stood at 94,556 bales, while buyers and sellers weighed rainfall relief against drouth persistence.
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New York
Commission House
Texas
Liverpool
Drouth
Wheat Market Drops After Government Report Revision
Chicago May 12 Wheat prices fell in late trading as the May crop report added 7,392,000 bushels to the 1928 domestic winter wheat yield. Quotations ended unsettled, 25 to 3 4 cents lower. corn down fractionally, oats mixed, provisions generally weaker.
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Chicago
Cottonseed Oil Market Slips On Liquidity Selloff
The New York cottonseed oil market was quiet and fell 17 to 25 points amid liquidation and stop loss selling tied to weaker cotton and bearish April consumption. Last month’s consumption totaled 274,168 barrels, below expectations, with 3,700 barrels sold. Prices for prime crude and futures shifted, with May at 10.50 and July through Dec around 10.55 to 10.75.
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New York
Cotton Prices Slip on New Orleans Exchange T
Cotton prices on the New Orleans market fell under heavy selling amid weak Liverpool cables and better weather. July contracts opened down and slid to a low around 20.78, finishing 25 points lower. the day closed with overall declines of 25 to 82 points as Western drought reports persisted.
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New Orleans
Liverpool
West Texas
Weekly Cotton Movement Across Ports Report
Port by port figures show middling prices around 2030 to 2119 with receipts exports and stocks listed. Major totals: today receipts 13471 exports 383794 sales 2604 stock 1410571. season receipts 8038605 exports 6487302. Memphis Augusta St Louis Fort Worth Little Rock Atlanta Dallas Montgomery noted with assorted totals.
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New Orleans
Galveston
Mobile
Charleston
Wilmington
Baltimore
New York
Boston
Memphis
Augusta
St. Louis
Fort Worth
Little Rock
Atlanta
Dallas
Montgomery
Cotton Goods Market Report From New York May 12 1930s
Cotton goods steady with print cloths active and fine goods firmer. Raw silk steady and quiet. Burlaps slightly firmer. Calcutta curtailment report denied in today’s newspapers. Clothing and garment manufacturers ordering full piece goods moderately.
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New York
Calcutta
Grain futures slide in Kansas City trading
Wheat and corn prices move on May contracts with May and July deliveries showing modest gains and September postings. Wheat May at 1.45 percent, July 1.415, September 1.4114. Corn May 95 percent, July 99 percent, September 1.00 percent.
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Kansas City
Bar silver rates and money market figures in London
Silver prices in London quoted at 275 16d per ounce. Money market shows 3 percent discount on short bills and three months at 3 15 16 percent.
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London
Cotton Oil Futures Ease on Rain Hit Growth Areas
Cotton oil futures slipped as rains in Texas growth regions subdued demand. Summer yellow oil settled at 9.95 cents, prime crude at about 9.42 to 9.75 cents. May 10.00, July 10.08, September 10.25, October 16.28, December 10.35 futures closed barely steady.
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New Orleans
Grouth
Texas
Hoover Sours 36 Oklahoma 20 Pennsylvanis 26 Utah 8
Delegation counts show Reed claiming all but 26 of Missouri delegates, with opponents disputing. Ohio 47, Georgia 28, Hull 24, Ayres 20, and Kansas 20 show varied tallies. Alabama and Arkansas uninstructed. Indiana delegates to be instructed for Woolleh after the primary.
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Sours
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Utah
Reed
Misouri
Pomerone
Ohio
George
Georgia
Hull
Tennessee
Ayres
Kansas
Hitchecock
Nebraska
Alabama
Arkansas
Indiana
Woolleh
Rivalry tightens as June conventions near
Washington reports growing tensions as Republican and Democratic factions sharpen claims on candidate strength. Hoover and Smith face intensified opposition ahead of the Kansas City and Houston nominating Conventions, with Hoover’s camp already under strong challenge to their lead.
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Washington
Hoover
Smith
Kansas City
Houston
Commerce
B and L associations in NC post record year
North Carolina building and loan associations 235 strong reported assets of 90 million in 1927 under Insurance Commissioner Dan C. Boney. They financed 8,868 new homes, boosting county taxable values by about 250 thousand dollars per county.
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Building and Loan Associations
North Carolina
Dan C. Boney
Greensboro
Durham
Raleigh
Boney
Insurance Commissioner
Oscar K. LaRoque
Oysters in Warm Months Deemed Unsafe Says Health writer
Dr Morris Fishbein explains oysters from polluted water or handling pose disease risks. Sanitary surveys monitor beds and drainage, with some states restricting harvest or transplanting to clean water. Cleansing relies on water flow and circulation. chlorination trials show no taste change but lack large scale feasibility.
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Morris Fishbein
The
American Medical Association
Hygeia
United States Department of Agriculture
Republican Nomination Battle Heats Up Across Nation
With delegates leaning toward Hoover in many states, foes promise to block his nomination at the convention. Smith supporters claim an advantage due to dispersed opposition. Democrats require two thirds in Houston and a bare majority in Kansas City, while Hoover’s rivals press claims nationwide amid intensified party factionalism.
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Smith
Houston
Kansas City
Hoover
Republican National Committee
Chicago
Lowdon
Illinois
Presbyterians in City Organize Club at New Church Edifice
Members of the First Presbyterian church form a new city club following move into their recently completed church building. The organization aims to foster community service and fellowship among congregants and local residents.
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Presbyterians
First First Presbyterian Church
New Men's Club Forms With Active Start
A newly organized Men s club has begun active work with a large and growing membership. C C Garrett serves as president Fred J Bartlett as vice president I Paul Ingle as secretary and W B Kimmons as treasurer Rev C P Coble is chaplain Numerous committees and members are listed including Pastor s Aid Minute Men Sunday School Missions Boys Work Reception and Fellowship Attendance and membership Publicity Music and Program Committees with designated chairs and members.
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C. C. Garrett
Fred J. Bartlett
I. Paul Ingle
W. B. Kimmons
C. P. Coble
Pastor’s Aid
John C. Abels
Rodney Snow
J. P. Williamson
W. W. Smith
Carter Dalton
C. W. Perry
Fred Bartlett
Chester Smith, Jr
Sam Tucker
G. W. Denny
E. W. Holton
E. C. Holden
Paul Ingle
Frank Dixon
R. K. Young
C. H. Mariner
Lamarr McCallum
David MacJester
W. H. Curry
W. A. Sides
Jack Burris
C. M. Waynick
Sam Denny
J F. Carriker
Dan Smith
F. C. Gomo
C. B. Compton
Logan Porter
Arthur Taplin
W. G. Foy
Air Visitors Colorful Stadium Crowd Displays
Visitors formed color bands in the stadium with Irish at one end, German at the opposite, and American colors in the center as spectators wore caps. A man who complained of illness was treated by a doctor and later said he felt fully recovered.
Visible Angel Mother Inspires Reflections On Motherhood
A columnist writes about the role of mothers as the ultimate enduring institution. He recalls loving mothers, praises a friend's 38 year old mother, and urges readers to honor living friends with kindness while they are alive.
Building and Loan Associations Listed in Regular Way
A清 historic notice outlines building and loan associations operating in a standard timetable. It names principal associations and their regular filing dates, indicating orderly management and compliance with regulatory requirements.
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Amine
Campaign fund testimony notes Hoover money sources
Perry K Heath who handles campaign finances in Washington testified that some Hoover fund money had been solicited while much of the money arrived as voluntary contributions. He spoke after the questioning of Good concluded.
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Good
Perry K. Heath
Washington
Tes
Hoover Fund
Planes on Way to Relief of Bremen Near Greenland Island
Two amphibian army air force planes bound for the Bremen relief mission reached St John New Brunswick at 2 p m from Washington. The craft may avoid a risky landing on Greenland Labrador mainland. Pilot and Junkers mechanic Fred Melchior accompanied the transfer.
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Gunther von Huenefeld
Bremen
Duke Schiller
Koehl
Schiller
Fitzmaurice
George Washington
New York Sub-Treasury
ST. John
N. B
Army Airforce
Washington
Greenly Island
Greenly Labrador
Fred Melchior
Junker
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