Wall Street Opens Mixed as Uncertainty Dampens Gains
The market opened with hesitation amid business outlook anxiety and pressure on industrials. Steel and major names like Bethlehem, Consolidated Gas, Kelly, DuPont drifted lower while banks and a few leaders saw selective buying. noon selling swelled as margins weakened and prices declined across sectors. By close, bears fought to push below November lows but some absorption lifted the list, with twenty active industrials down about 1.93 percent and rails off 0.27 percent.
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Bethlehem
Consolidated Gas
Kelly
DuPont
Steel
Studebaker
Baldwin
Money Market Rates Reported at Six Percent
New York money market notes Sand 6 percent for both commercial paper and time money. Commercial paper showed fairly active trading while time money remained quiet.
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Time Money
Foreign exchange closes lower in New York
May 22. Foreign exchange markets show a softer tone with Sterling at 4.64 dollars on demand and 4.43 on cables. Frances 6.15 cents on demand, 6.65 on cables. Lire 4.8 cents demand, 4.82 on cables. Belgians at 5.734 cents on demand, 570 percent on cables. Marken 43 per dollar. Czecho at 2.90 on demand, 2.900 on cables. Swiss 18.07 cents demand, 18.01 on cables. Guilders 39.16 cents demand, 49.1 percent on cables. Swede 26.72 cents demand, 26.75 on cables. Norway 16.26 cents demand, 16.40 on cables. Denmark 18.54 cents demand, 18.48 on cables. Pesetas 15.25 cents demand, 15.27 on cables.
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United Financial New York
Frances
Eanand
Norway
Denmark
P.m
D. Mn
Atchison
Kennecott Oe
Utah Copper
B. Ae O
Coldeneeeee
Lehigh Val
Houston Oil
Central
Nor Pac
Pac Oil Asewe
Pgh & W. Va
Pensylvania
Phillips Pete
So. Pacific
St. Pau Iord
Cal
St L &Sw
BU Ya Union Pac
Sinclair 8S. Oil of
N. J
Wabash Pid. Nee
Texas Co
Ly Spe
Allied Chem
Amer. Can
Amer. Ice
Am. C. & F.esite
Am. Woolen Central Ts
Baid Loco
Lima Loco
Pullman
West 4 Inter. Paper
Inter. Harv
Steels— Mont. & Ward
Bethlehem
Nat
Crucible
Owen Bottle
Gulf Statea
U. S. In
Woolworth
Us. Steel
Ty Consol
Int
Gulf
M. M. Pf
Studebaker
Stromberg
Osh
C. S
Am. S Punta
Am. Tob. Co
Amer
Steel stock and indebtedness rise minor in twenty one years
United States Steel reports total capital stock and bonded indebtedness at end-1922 of 1.408 billion dollars, up only 24.8 million since 1901, despite 1.5 billion injected into construction acquisitions and working capital. Beechnut Packing shows quarterly net profit 595,737 before tax deductions. dividend needs 169,670, surplus up to 3,126,073. Central Aeuutee Sugar contemplates higher dividend or extra payment. sugar at over 7 cents per pound. 51,000 tons projected harvest. Detroit rumors say Swearingen lines seek downtown terminal. ownership shifts noted. Oregon Short Line seeks ICC approval to extend line 97 miles from Rogerson, Idaho to Wells, Nevada. Armour-Morvis hearings delayed. Curtie & Lancer buy 1 million with 5 percent notes from Edison Illuminating and resell.
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New York
United States Steel
Beechnut Packing Company
NEW York—Central Aeuutee Sugar
New York Stocks Report May 22 Market Snapshot
The New York stock market on May 22 showed mixed moves as investors weighed earnings and economic signals. Major averages fluctuated with gains in technology shares offset by declines in financials and energy, while trading volume remained steady amid cautious sentiment.
Foreign buying sends grains up on Chicago Board
Grain prices rose on the Chicago Board of Trade due to fair export demand and unfavorable crop news. Wheat and corn advanced amid light receipts and talk of delayed planting, with oats and provisions also climbing as crop reports remained unfavorable and packer demand grew.
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United Financial Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Kansan
Kansas
Oklahoma
Chicago May receipts and prices for wheat corn oats and more
Primary receipts show wheat 540000 against 1276000, corn 306000 against 978000, oats 459000 against 769000. Shipments list wheat 24 000, corn 383000, oats 750000. May 22 prices across cities include corn No 1 yellow 3 3/8, oats No 3 white 43 44 5e, rye 79e, barley 0Se. Toledo markets quote wheat cash 1.36, corn 90c, oats 50c, cloverseed 11.15 in Oct, Timothy 3.30 May, hay 20.22. St Louis shows various white corn and wheat prices with May 1.18 1.16 ranges and No 1 carat $1.21.
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Chicago
Toledo
Timothy
Alsike
ST. Louis
Elise
Grain Briefs from Chicago May 22 Wheat and corn crop notes
Grain Briefs report poor wheat stands in central and northern Illinois except a small tract between Decatur and Springfield. Corn planting in South Dakota advances slowly with some fields yet to be plowed. Europe’s farm production expected to exceed forecasts per a survey by the International Institute of Agriculture. Kansas reports crop deterioration and low yields, while Russia offers 160000 bushels for June at lower prices. Foreign demand nearly absent due to holidays abroad.
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Chicago
Illinois
Decatur
Springfield
South Dakota
International Institute of Agriculture
Europe
Kansas
Cotton Market Opens Higher In New York
In New York on May 22 cotton prices rose across the board with May at 27.45 up 31 points, July 25.30 up 18, October 23.15 up 12, December 22.77 up 15, and March 22.67 up 22, signaling stronger demand and active trade.
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United Financial New York
Curb list steadies after afternoon trading dip
The New York curb market was more active today but mostly on the downside. After an early rally prices fell and only late afternoon did the list stabilize with fractional gains, yet the day ended with losses across most sectors led by oils. Durant Motors, Glen Alden Coal, Eaton Axle, and Standard of Indiana were notably active.
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United Financial New York
Lst
Standard of
Indiana
Durant Motors
Glen Alden
Eaton Axle
Markets in Indianapolis and New York May 22 highlights
Indianapolis reports fresh extras and meat prices including butter at 22 cents, fowls and turkeys with multiple grades and weights, and butter fat payments by local creameries. New York markets show flour steady, pork quiet at 27, lard around 11.60 to 11.70, and varied poultry prices. Cleveland and Chicago lists cover butter, eggs, poultry, potatoes, and regional price ranges.
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Indianapolis
New York
Middle West
Rio
Cleveland
Ohio
Michigan
Earl Ohio
Idaho
Marriage Licenses List From Evansville Area
A compiled column lists marriage licenses with names and ages across several states. Evansville Indiana residents such as Clarence Wilson and Myrtle Cordell appear among numerous others from Kentucky Georgia and Tennessee. The entries provide ages and addresses including 1648 Columbia and 430 W New York.
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L . Holmes
Evansville
Virginia
Capitol
W. Fifteenth
Georgia Walker
S. T. Munell
Columbia
Ruby Freeman
Arsenal
R. L Norton
New York
Myrtle Cordell
N. Alabama
Clarence Wilson
Hardee
Yandes
L. L. Klingman
Massachunsetta
Louie Rumler
F. Walnut
Louis Green
Ony Cornell
Nancy Boulder
F. J. Paddock
N. Hamilton
Ocie Maddox
Kentucky
Robert Johnson
Hichland Golf Club
Mildred Bowman
Smith
E. C. Benedict
N. Sherman
Della Huffer
Sherman
Oscar Barton
Wayne
Evelyn Wilson
E. Sixteenth
J. M. Stewart
Nashville
Ind
Clara Covert
W. North
Mary Upton Stout
Roberts
Center
Births List Names and Addresses in Local Records
A birth notice compiles numerous couples and their residence addresses, listing names such as Henry and Harriett Parks, James and Catherine McNulty, David and Maud Kelly, Alex and Barbara Harkas, and many others across streets like Walker, Beville, Sheffield, Arnolda, and Alabama. The document reads as a registry of newborns announced within a community, showing family pairings and locations.
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Bi Oye Henry
Harriett Parks
Walker
James
Catherine McNulty
Beville
David and
Maud Kelly
Sheffield
Alex
Barbara Harkas
Arnolda
Allen
Augusta Spurlin
S. Alabama
Elizabeth Dunn
N. Dearin
Catherine Wadsworth
N. Areenal
Jackson
Martha Harrison
N. Elder
William
Emma van Atta
Coffer
Pleasant James
Lucile Meadows
Everett
Olive Coonfield
Ing. Aorne
Mary Veran
N. Warman
Raw Sugar Prices Open Mixed in New York Market
Raw sugar opened unevenly in New York on May 22 with September at 6.41, December at 5.90, and March at 5.92. Trade notes indicate modest activity as brokers monitor futures movements and nearby demand.
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United Financial New York
Hogs Recover All Monday Losses at local market
Hogs rebound from Monday losses with 5 to 10 cent advances as a 9,000 head run mostly sold at 7.75. Cattle, calves, and sheep markets show steady to higher bidding with strong demand from shippers and packers, with choice stock and veal prices rising early. Receipts included 836 holds, 1,200 cattle, 700 calves, and 600 sheep and lambs.
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H. Tod
Rereess
United Financial
Chicago
California
Kansas City
Texas
Cincinnati
Manuel
Iowa
Pittsburgh
Aera
East Buffalo
St, Louis
Livestock Markets Reported Across Cities May 22
Chicago and other cities show cattle hogs and sheep receipts with varied prices. Beef steers, veal, and lambs traded steady to lower as bulk hogs sold mixed, California stock and Texas cattle present. notices include deaths in Chicago area and a list of obituaries.
Prohibition and Moral Welfare Debate at Assembly
The assembly debated prohibition and moral reform, praising hard enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment and condemning movies that idealize divorce. Dr. Scanlon defended law enforcement while Bryan urged abstinence pledges for Presbyterians and teachers. The assembly urged control of motion pictures, opposed tobacco use, and discussed church affairs in Europe.
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United States
Haynes
Charles Scanlon
Board of Temperance and Moral Welfare
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Congress
General Assembly
Washington, D. C
General Council
Jugo-Slavia
Hungary
Triangle Death Reveals Marital Entanglements
In Brightwood 1916 a man named Joseph T. O Davis is linked to two marriages to different women, Mabel Ribble Davis and Mrs Dorothy Davis. Family members describe conflict, fear, and a request to control the funeral, while coroner findings note natural causes. The tangled case touches ongoing disputes about custody, lies to relatives, and a son aged two.
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Joe
Joseph T. O'Davis
Mabel Ribbel
Jeffersonville
Mabel
Dorothy Davis
P. W. McCarty
W. Washington S&j
Laura Kimpson
Argyle Apta
Massachusetts Ave
Rast St
Omaha
Neb
Mabel Davis
Datys
Brasil
Ind
Mabel Ribble Davis
Davis
James John
AT&T 135th Dividend Declared for July 16 1923
The regular quarterly dividend of 2.25 per share will be paid on Monday July 16 1923 to stockholders of record at the close of business on Wednesday J H Blair Smith
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J H Blair-Smith
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